Notorious B.I.G Gets Basketball Court Renamed After Him

Brooklyn gets a B.I.G Makeover Bedstuy, Brooklyn has always been notorious for its amazing history, culture, and soul. Bedstuy was also home to megastar Christopher Wallas, also known as the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie. He was infamous for his rap music, including the hit single "Juicy". Biggie passed away in 1998, leaving his music and his…

ByNaosha GreggAugust 31, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Dascha Polanco Honored With Her Own Day in New York

OITNB star, Dascha Polanco has been an influential figure in the Latinx community over the past few years, and now her hard work has been commemorated. August 8 has been officially declared “Dascha Polanco Day" in her native The announcement came from Mayor Bill de Blasio on August 8, during Dominican Heritage Night. The Brooklyn-raised actress was…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 12, 20170Comments

Fashion

Supreme Is Reportedly Opening a New Store in Brooklyn

Rumors are circulating that Supreme may open a second New York location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. According to leak account supreme_leaks_news, the street-wear imprint’s new BK location will allegedly be opening in September. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, the address is speculated to be: 152 Grand St. in Williamsburg. Images of supposed construction have been circulating…

BySheri-kae McLeodJuly 30, 20170Comments

Fashion Interview

TGIF: An Interview with Friday Lynton of FRIDAY BY FRIDAY

At a little after 10:30pm, I finally got the chance to speak to Friday Lynton of FRIDAY BY FRIDAY. After a long day of work out and about in the city, the young mogul chatted with me about her line of luxury chain fashion. Coincidentally, it was a Friday night. “I started using this name, which…

ByMelinda FakuadeJune 23, 20170Comments

Beauty Fashion Interview

#MakeupMondays: Meet Yarisbeth Donaldson, Instagram Beauty Guru & Lash Maven

Every beauty junkie knows that the Anastasia Beverly Hills Instagram page is the perfect place for mindless scrolling. Whether you go there to covet a product release, or to find inspiration for a new look, it always delivers. A few years back, the account was a known game changer for up and coming artists —…

ByMelinda FakuadeJune 19, 20170Comments

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

Interview Music

#MEFeature: Meet Alex Mali, the Green Haired Cutie Taking Over Spotify

If you know NYC, you know it's a dog eat dog world. Many people don't support your visions or dreams. It take a special type of person to push through the odds and break through. It takes an even more special person to have the who's who of NYC support you on your way to…

ByGabrielle AmaniMay 8, 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

Lifestyle Music

#ICYMI: New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rapped Biggie Lyrics on the House Floor!

“ It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine,” Jeffries said while standing in front of a picture of Biggie. “Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine / Hangin’ pictures on my wall / Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl.”-Juicy by Biggie Smalls On the…

ByLaura EleyMarch 18, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

From London to New York, Cheryl Speaks about her NYC Experiences!

Cheryl Osei I chose to live in America for a year because as a Londoner, I always imagined nyc as the next big 'home' for me. That's mainly because of my visit there three years ago. But I also needed to stretch myself and being 5000 miles away from home, really did that. It's been a great…

ByRomany FrancescaOctober 21, 20160Comments

Music

Bobby Shmurda Takes 7 Year Plea Deal to help Rowdy Rebel

Wondering why you haven’t heard from Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda in a while? Do drug and gun charges ring a bell? Word on the street is that Bobby Shmurda has won himself a plea deal. The sentence requires some jail time, with 7 years behind bars for his murder conspiracy back in December 2014. In fear of…

ByKayla GonzalezOctober 20, 20161Comment

Music

Sydny August Might Just be Chicago’s Next Big Thing

Chicago born and raised, Sydny August is the next big thing to take on the music scene. Not only is her music different, but her hard work and dedication is something that everyone notices. August is the type of personality that doesn't stop until her singing and writing is perfect. This shows greatly in the…

ByKayla GonzalezAugust 18, 20161Comment

Notorious B.I.G Gets Basketball Court Renamed After Him

Dascha Polanco Honored With Her Own Day in New York

Supreme Is Reportedly Opening a New Store in Brooklyn

#MakeupMondays: Meet Yarisbeth Donaldson, Instagram Beauty Guru & Lash Maven

Biggie Mural in Brooklyn Saved by Supporters and Residents

#MEFeature: Meet Alex Mali, the Green Haired Cutie Taking Over Spotify

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

#ICYMI: New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rapped Biggie Lyrics on the House Floor!

From London to New York, Cheryl Speaks about her NYC Experiences!

Bobby Shmurda Takes 7 Year Plea Deal to help Rowdy Rebel

Sydny August Might Just be Chicago’s Next Big Thing

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