5 of the Most Iconic Music Rivalries of the 90s

The '90s, also known as the 'Golden Era of hip hop', had the most effortless music out of all the decades. It is nearly impossible for millennials to not be inspired by '90s entertainment. As dynamic and exemplary as those times were, that still didn't stop the fierce rivalries that went on in the music…

ByKatFataleJune 29, 20220Comments

Art and Culture Lifestyle

Summer Jam: A Look Back at the Festival’s Fashion in the 90s

Summer Jam is arguably the biggest and most influential hip-hop festival to ever exist. Summer Jam is hip-hop culture. Many greats have rocked the stage since the very first Summer Jam took place at Meadowlands Arena back in 1994. But Summer Jam wasn't just about the music, it was about everything that…

ByEndíaMay 28, 20190Comments

Art and Culture Entertainment Fashion Music Street Style

Sean John Pays Tribute to Aaliyah, Biggie and Jimi Hendrix in its SS18′ Gallery Collection

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sean John presented the ‘Gallery Collection Tee Shirts’ for Spring/Summer 2018. It’s an all-white T-shirt collection paying tribute to music legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Aaliyah, Chaka Khan, The Notorious B.I.G, and Diddy. The artists are in portrait-style prints on the front of the shirts. “Music has an unparalleled feeling…

ByNiaomi BlueJune 2, 20180Comments

Music

Hip Hop and Rap had a Baby! But are New Wave Rappers For Real?

Hip Hop/Rap has changed! It has morphed into something different. For almost half a decade, artists have been reinventing, redefining and changing the culture of hip hop/rap music as we know it. For the true hip hoppers and lovers of the genre, we were raised by hip hop and a different set of rules, for…

ByChildish KiddOctober 27, 20170Comments

Entertainment Movies

Nas & Jay-Z Star In New Trailer For Upcoming Biggie Documentary

A&E Network is preparing to premiere a new documentary on the late and great rapper, Notorious B.I.G. on September 4, titled Biggie: The Life of the Notorious B.I.G. The documentary is set to feature rap icons Nas and of course, Jay-Z. In the trailer for the documentary, the fellow New York rappers are seen reciting lyrics to some of…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 12, 20170Comments

Fashion

#ICYMI: Kendall + Kylie’s New Vintage Collection Bashed on Social Media

We've all seen it before. In music, television, film, and fashion, some people use the success of others to elevate their own product. And now it seems that the Jenner sisters are up to some old tricks. Their new vintage inspired capsule collection features concert tees with the pairs' faces or logo superimposed over the artists' images.…

ByMorgan HarrisonJuly 3, 20171Comment

Lifestyle

Biggie Mural in Brooklyn Saved by Supporters and Residents

After receiving backlash from Hip Hop purists and local residents, landlord Samuel Berkowitz has decided to keep the two-story Biggie mural painted on the side of a building on Bedford Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn. One of the artists responsible for the giant tribute, Naoufal “Rocko” Alaoui, spoke to Berkowitz, who admitted he didn’t…

BySheri-kae McLeodMay 24, 20170Comments

Entertainment

#ICYMI: Fabolous Gets The Key To Brooklyn and Icon Award

Icon Talks honored philanthropist and rapper mogul Fabolous in Brooklyn, NY. Showing a sense of community and positivity on the anniversary of Biggie’s death. This memorable event was held at Brooklyn’s prestigious landmark at the Grand Courtroom in Borough Hall. The rapper gave a vivid view into his life, business, music, and philanthropic endeavors with Icon Talks…

BySheri-kae McLeodMarch 21, 20170Comments

Entertainment

#TBT: Who Shot Biggie? 20th Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder Mystery

On March 9th, 1997, the music world changed forever. While casually sitting in a parked car in Los Angeles, The Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead. It was right before the release of his second album. His life was cut short, and although we got to hear Life After Death, it was a grim listen. Now,…

ByMelinda FakuadeMarch 9, 20170Comments

Music

15 Rap Songs That Sampled Unforgettable Classics

Rappers, despite being into the fast life of 'the now' -- drugs and alcohol, parties, and slurs of women-- always seem to humble themselves and draw inspirations from their predecessors. Maybe they've discovered the method most beneficial onto releasing a guaranteed banger, is putting a spin on classics we already love. Sampling popularized in the…

ByKatFataleNovember 7, 20163Comments

Music

15 Throwbacks that Would have any Summer Party or BBQ Bouncing

Are you throwing a summer party or BBQ with no DJ? Are you scared of the crowd's reactions to your musical selection? Will this party be full with all ages and you want to find a happy medium? Well, fear no more! We have compiled a playlist that is sure to get any crowd moving! N.O.R.E-…