Shot in Harlem, we get a little teaser into the upcoming visual for Diddy’s “Big Homie” track, featuring Rick Ross. Check it out after the jump, and listen to the entire single, HERE!
(Video) The Tanning Of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop [Part 3 – Gimme The Loot]
Once again it’s on! The Tanning of America continues with its third installment of the series. For this episode, we get closer to the current generation of hip hop and its meaning. Jimmy Iovine talks how he got tracks from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre tracks like, “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” on MTV and radio, which then turned into Rolling Stone and Source magazine cover appearances. Tommy Hilfiger drops by, connecting hip hop and fashion as he talks the fashion of the 90s. “Everything was baggy. Everything was lose so, we started designing into it,” Hilfiger says about him driving through Harlem, just to get a look into the styles. It’s all connecting. The changes of a culture that many of us love so much. Some great people had a hand in it. Hit the jump to check out 3 of 3 in Gimmie The Loot.
(Photos) Mack Wilds, The Face Of Sean John’s 2014 #DreamBig Campaign!
Mack Wilds is taking the industry by storm. The jack of all trades has the wild things of the world going crazy with his sensational crooning, his acting skills are on point and now he’s modeling for Sean John. Rob Beitzal, Chef Roblé, Pheocado and Cashius Green will be posing along with Mack Wilds for the clothing line’s 2014 #DreamBig campaign, and this is only the beginning of the year. Looking good fellas! Get a peak at the bunch in the gallery.
Selma To Montgomery: Oprah Plans On Producing Biopic Of MLK Jr’s Civil Rights Campaign
Oprah Winfrey is unstoppable! Ending February with a bang, is the news of Oprah producing a biopic on the famous 1965 march, lead by Martin Luther King Jr. for the voting rights campaign. Check out the jump for details.
(Photos) Jennifer Hudson Talks New Album & Collaborations With Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, & More
After taking some sexy ‘dressed in all black’ shots with Terry Richardson, Jennifer Hudson sits down for a chat with V Magazine. J. Hud reveals what to expect with her up-coming album, calling it something that’s more her, more “Jenniferized.” The album’s title has yet to be released, however, J. Hud does talk about a couple of the singles, such as “Whatever Makes You Happy.” “We don’t give a s**t / We don’t EVEN give a s**t,” Jennifer spits a line from the song. Um, gritty – we like! “This is what I love,” she says as she continues on with the up-coming LP’s experience, including collaborations from popular producers Pharrell, Timbaland and Babyface to handle some of the tunes, including “It’s Your World” featuring R. Kelly. We’re defiantly looking forward to being ‘Jenniferized’ with this one. Check out the gallery for the sex appeal J. Hud’s giving.
(Video + Photos) Vado Tells How A Check-Cashing Scheme Went Wrong During Cipha Sounds’ Hip Hop Improv
“He’s from a place called HARLEM,” Cip says as he announces Vado to the stage. The “Hay Now” rapper was the featured guest during Cipha Sounds’ weekly Hip Hop Improv show. Vado tells the story of a check-cashing scheme that went way left, because he couldn’t keep his eyes open – HE FELL ASLEEP. #FAIL! A Tribe Called YES turns the story into a very funny one. Check out the jump for the excitement from these guys, DJ Drewski, Dominican Drew and more.
