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Cardi B Signs Major Deal With Atlantic Records

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Cardi B Signs Major Deal With Atlantic Records

Cardi B is taking the world by storm. After announcing her departure from Love and Hip Hop: New York at the end of last year, the reality star has been doing big things in terms of her career. Her recurring role on hit BET show Being Mary Jane. Her mixtape release, Gangsta B***h Music Vol. 2. Cardi B is doing her thang these days.

According to The Jasmine Brand, Cardi B has landed a major deal with Atlantic Records: “They believe in Cardi’s talent. She’s signed a multi-million dollar deal with Atlantic.”

The reports have not yet been confirmed or denied by the Brooklyn emcee, but it is very clear she is ready to take her career to the next level. In an interview with Vibe Viva last year, Cardi B talks about her work ethic.

“Everything I do, I take seriously. Everything, everything, everything,” she said. “Everything I do takes me time. I don’t want people to think I became a rapper because I was on Love and Hip Hop. There are a couple of songs that are on [Gangsta B***h Music Vol. 1] that I been did before Love and Hip Hop, it just wasn’t completely perfect. It wasn’t completely perfect and everything takes time. It took me like a year to complete the mixtape. Everything I do, it takes a lot of time for me to do it because only the best sells, you know? If you want people to take you seriously, you gotta do the best.”

Fans had high hopes that Cardi B would reconsider leaving the reality show, but sources are saying she no longer has any interest in being apart of the Love & Hip Hop cast, believing the drama associated with the show would get in the way of her being taken seriously in this industry.

She will be missed, but I know Cardi has something bigger and better in store for her fans.

DMX and The Ruff Ryders Announce Reunion Concert

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DMX and The Ruff Ryders Announce Reunion Concert

The Ruff Ryders are reuniting for special 20th anniversary concert (which may possibly evolve into a full-blown tour).

Announced earlier this week, DMX, Eve, Swizz Beats, The LOX, and Drag-On will be gracing the stage at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn on April 21st for the “Ruff Ryders (And Friends) Reunion Tour.” DMX took to Instagram to express his joy for the upcoming concert, stating “Brooklyn !! Barclays April 21st will be a night to remember !!! #letsgetiton.”

The news follows the release of DMX’s comeback single “Bane is Back” earlier this year. Also, Swizz Beatz recently debuted an unreleased track featuring DMX, Jay-Z, Nas, and Jadakiss this past weekend at a beat battle with Just Blaze.

Although the general public sale begins this Friday, pre-sale tickets are available now here.

Feel free to reminisce about the simpler times in life with the iconic “Ruff Ryders Anthem” below.

Oprah Winfrey Is Reconsidering A 2020 Run

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Oprah Winfrey Is Reconsidering A 2020 Run

In the wake of Donald Trump’s capture of the White House, Oprah Winfrey is rethinking her own credentials for a spot as the leader of the “Free World.”

“I never considered the question even a possibility,” she told financier David Rubenstein on his Bloomberg Television program when asked whether she might consider a run. “It’s clear you don’t need government experience to be elected president of the United States”.

The billionaire entertainer is hardly the only celebrity without government experience seeking the oportunity to uphold (or destroy) the values of our nation. From Kanye West to Zuckerberg and Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger, , it might be the endof the f*cking world.

But, is this a gimmick or will Oprah really be the next President of the United States? Only time will tell.

Florida A&M University Launches 24 Hour Black News Network

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Florida A&M University Launches 24 Hour Black News Network

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, also known as FAMU, is making history this year. The HBCU has reportedly launched a 24-hour black news program, which will be airing in more than a dozen cities. The network has efforts to educated and entertain, while changing the way the black community is depicted in the current mainstream media.

There are high hopes for the program to become that go-to station for black viewers, similar to how Univision and Telemundo does for the Latino community.

The homebase for Black Television Network Channel will be at FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Design, which is going to be very beneficial to the students who go there. Students will be given the chance to work with reporters and producers, gaining that experience in a professional environment. It will also create jobs for nearly 100 people.

The news programs has big plans for itself, expecting a viewership around 33 million upon its launch, which is set for February 2018.

Tallahassee Mayor John Marks and BTNC partner expressed his excitement for the news program at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.

“This has been a long time coming,” Marks told WCTV. “I really feel so proud to be a part of what I know is going to be revolutionary as well as evolutionary. We think we can be educational and informative not just to the African-American community, but to the nation.”

Alexander Wang X Adidas is HERE!

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Alexander Wang X Adidas is HERE!

Releasing today, the collection features a black sock-like primeknit upper, the Alexander Wang x Adidas Run uses a unique bungee cord lacing system that tightens at the back of the shoe, Boost midsoles and gum bottoms. The Alexander Wang x Adidas Run Clean is a slip-on version that uses a simpler white and off-white primeknit upper, upside down Trefoil logos, Boost midsoles and gum bottoms.
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You can find the collection today at Barneys in New York, Colette in Paris, Antonioli in Milan, Storm in Copenhagen, Dover Street Market in Ginza, Boon the Shop in Seoul and Joyce in Hong Kong. A wider release will follow on March 4 on adidas.com/originals and alexanderwang.com.

Check out the collection below:

10 Netflix Movies To Watch Before Black History Month Is Over

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10 Netflix Movies To Watch Before Black History Month Is Over

The final days of Black History Month are quickly approaching and what better way to appreciate the culture than with a marathon of Netflix movies about the black experience. Here are 10 movies to binge-watch this week (in no particular order):

1. Imperial Dreams (2014)

I purposely listed this directly after the 13th documentary because it perfectly illustrates the effect of mass incarceration on the black community, even after serving their time.

Imperial Dreams tells the story of 21-year-old reformed gangster Bambi who desires a better life for himself and his family. After his release from jail, Bambi has to return to his old neighborhood in Watts, Los Angeles; the life he wants so badly to leave behind. Bambi wants to be a writer and a great father to his son, Daytone, but crime and poverty are blocking his path. Not to mention, a very flawed system that is making it nearly impossible for him to rehabilitate.

2. The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)

This 2011 documentary takes a look at the evolution of the Black Power Movement in American society in the late 60s-early 70s. The film focuses on the power of art, music, and activism, including various commentaries and interviews with some prominent people during this time like: Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, and Huey P. Newton (just to name a few).

3. Barry (2016)

This is the story of a young Barack Obama during his college years. Besides further proving how great of a guy he’s always been, the film is something that we all can relate to. The struggle of identity. Finding your place and your purpose in this world. I highly recommend it.

4. Mandela, My Dad, And Me (2015)

Back in 2013, actor Idris Elba produced and released the album “Mi Mandela,” an album inspired by his time researching for his role as Nelson Mandela for the film Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (which is also a must-see on Netflix). 

This documentary follows Elba on his journey of “self-exploration” in South Africa during filming, his troubles producing the album and dealing with the death of his father.

Moonlight Picks Up Best Picture at The 89th Academy Awards

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Moonlight Picks Up Best Picture at The 89th Academy Awards

This year’s 89th Academy Awards celebrated the best films from the past year and rarely do award shows end without any controversy to heat up public discussion. During the night’s final award for Best Picture, Warren Beatty, who had fumbled with the card, read the wrong name, claiming Damien Chazelle’s La La Land to be the winner. The musical was a favorite to claim the top honor, and its cast and crew were on the stage accepting the award when they were interrupted with the words no Oscar winner wants to hear, “I’m sorry, there’s a mistake.” Host Jimmy Kimmel then came forward to inform the cast that Barry Jenkins’s Moonlight had indeed won, showing the envelope as proof. Producer Jordan Horwitz then passed his statue to the Moonlight producers, saying they deserved the win.

As one of the first awards of the night, Actor Mahershala Ali won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Moonlight. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight is a coming-of-age tale about a homosexual African-American boy living in Florida. Split into three stages of the protagonist’s life, the narrative is crafted like incisive poetry.

Watch the video above.

The Car Tupac Was Shot Dead In Is Now Up For Sale

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The Car Tupac Was Shot Dead In Is Now Up For Sale

The very last picture taken of Tupac Shakur was of him and Suge Knight sitting in a 1996 black BMW 750iL, just moments before he was murdered on the Las Vegas strip in a drive-by shooting.

This car can be yours…for $1.5 million. Yes, the car is actually being sold to the public. No, the car does not still have bullet holes in it (besides a few indentations here and there on the inside door panels). It has since been restored and has had several owners since the rapper’s death.

According to TMZ, the BMW ended up at an auction house after the murder when Vegas PD impounded it and the car was auctioned off. “It changed hands several times before finding its most recent owner.” TMZ reported.

The vehicle may be over 20 years old and has had multiple owners, but it apparently only has 90,000 miles on it. According to Kelly Blue Book, an identical BMW with similar mileage sells for only about $2,758, but then again…a rap legend never sat in those seats.

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This was not the first of Pac’s items to be put on the market. Back in May of last year, his vintage Hummer H1 was sold by an auction house for over $300,000. Not only his cars, but even his personal belongings including handwritten letters and lyrics, and a platinum RIAA plaque for his album Me Against The World. 

Back-to-Back Future Albums: Genius or Gimmick?

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Back-to-Back Future Albums: Genius or Gimmick?

Back-to-Back Future Albums Genius or Gimmick (2)Future is definitely off to a great start in 2017.

His eponymous project earned the rapper his fourth consecutive No. 1 album (following DS2, What A Time to Be Alive, and Evol), debuting atop the Billboard 200 chart with 140,000 album equivalent units. Meanwhile, the freshly released HNDRXX will likely debut at number one as well, enabling Future to the join the ranks of Tupac and DMX for having two No. 1 albums in the same calendar year.

With rumors of him dropping a new album this Friday after already releasing Future and HNDRXX within a week from each other, Future is definitely channeling mixtape culture in the mainstream rap game. Nonetheless, for an artist as established as Future, the back-to-back releases make you wonder: is this a clever strategy or just another marketing ploy?

In the current, instant gratification-filled streaming era, listener’s attention spans are shorter than ever. The immediacy from music platforms has given rise to consumers constantly moving from one album to the next, making the statement “An artist is only as good as their last hit” even more accurate. In terms of celebrity, Future is undeniably bigger than he has ever been; however, it is arguable that the novelty factor is beginning to wear off. So, could Future be capitalizing on this pitfall?

Critical reception has been generally favorable for Future (with reviews still rolling in for HNDRXX) but still far from the one-two-three-four punch from his mixtapes Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights to his third studio album DS2. Although his self-titled album technically pushed more units than his previous studio effort Evol, its success was heavily influenced by the rise of streaming considering only 60,000 of those were actual album sales.

On the other hand, fans were pleasantly surprised with being spoiled with so much new music. Both albums performed exceptionally well on streaming (the new industry norm), occupying the top two spots on Apple Music and garnering tens of millions of streams on Spotify. With the contrast of his self-titled album being the quintessential trap-filled hedonistic Future record and HNDRXX being marketed as the more soulful, introspective, and mainstream-appealing album with high-profile collaborations from Rihanna and The Weeknd, listeners were delighted to see the rapper’s multiple facets. Whether or not the rumors are true about the soon-coming third album in a two week span, the hype and anticipation is certainly there.

Gimmick? Sure. Genius? Too soon to tell. A little bit of both? Maybe.

Thoughts?

The BMW R Nine T Racer Motorcycle

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The BMW R Nine T Racer Motorcycle

Inspired by motorsport design of the 1970s, the BMW R Nine T Racer Motorcycle blends retro looks with modern performance.

Behind its signature half-shell fairing sits a 1,170cc two-cylinder boxer engine producing 110 hp, hooked to a constant mesh six-speed gearbox. A long wheelbase and low handlebars help give it a sporty look, as do the side stripes and comfortable solo seat.

For more information on the R Nine T Racer, read here.

The Italdesign Supercar

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The Italdesign Supercar

Italdesign has been helping companies build cars for nearly five decades. This year, they’ve taken on a new client: themselves.

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Conceived by the designers and engineers working in concert, the Italdesign Supercar is a potent mix of styling and performance. Built atop a modular carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, it has a body made entirely of carbon fiber. The upper portion has smooth lines in keeping with Italian tradition, while the lower half is meant to maximize aerodynamics.

As for power, it has a 5.2L V10 engine, good for a 0-62 time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of over 205 mph. Limited to just five examples for the 2017 model year.

 

ADIZERO SUB2 MARATHON SHOE

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ADIZERO SUB2 MARATHON SHOE

With the intention of helping athletes break the two-hour marathon barrier, adidaspresents the revolutionary adizero Sub2, the result of years of extensive research and testing. The innovations include BOOST Light, the lightest ever variation of the brand’s energy-return technology, and an upper constructed from a single layer of ultralight fabric, made with weight-reduced mesh that features internal reinforcements and advanced Microfit, providing enhanced support, comfort and fit. Underneath, Continental Microweb outsole delivers maximum grip.

The first entrant in the brand’s ambitious Sub2 program, the adizero Sub2 debuts at this Sunday’s Tokyo Marathon on the feet of former world record holder Wilson Kipsang. A retail launch is expected later in the year. Stay tuned for details.

Stewart puts an end to his 17-year tenure

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Stewart puts an end to his 17-year tenure

We’ve known for a while that Logan would be Hugh Jackman’s last outing in the X-Men franchise as Wolverine. Now it’s been confirmed another major actor is done: Patrick Stewart, who has played Professor X since the first film 17 years ago.

The actor made the announcement today during a SiriusXM Town Hall event alongside Jackman and Logan director James Mangold, according to Entertainment Weekly. During the event, Stewart talked about how the three had watched the film together last week in Berlin, and were moved to tears.

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The movie ended… and we were going to be taken up on stage, but not until the credits were over. So, we had some time to sit there and, as I sat there I realized there will never be a better, a more perfect, a more sensitive, emotional, and beautiful way of saying au revoir to Charles Xavier than this movie. So, I told [Hugh] that same evening, ‘I’m done too. It’s all over.’”

Like Jackman, Stewart has been a constant fixture in the franchise since 2000’s X-Men, as well as X-Men 2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Unlike Jackman’s Wolverine, the character was recast for 2011’s period piece X-Men First Class and X-Men: Apocalypse, in which James McAvoy played the part.

KFC Looks To Bring A Healthier Alternative

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KFC Looks To Bring A Healthier Alternative

KFC may be famous for its calorie-filled Double Down creation, but that may change.

The fast-food giant has announced a new burger made out of cauliflower and kale.

It features a “chia-seeded cauliflower bun”, “unsweetened almond yogurt”, “ice cube relish”, “spiralised chicken breast” and “100 percent British kale”.

But things are not all as they seem, as it’s suspected the burger is part of an elaborate publicity stunt aimed at trolling “clean-eating” fanatics.

The new dish has been created in collaboration with Figgy Poppleton-Rice – a so-called “#CleanEating fanatic and cauliflower connoisseur” – whose Instagram account first appeared only a week ago.

Her account is filled with quotes like, “Cauliflower isn’t a food. It’s a lifestyle choice.”

It’s believed the marketing ploy was created to emphasize how good the Colonel’s fried chicken tastes in comparison to the clean-eating alternative, and it appears to have taken people in.

“What in the name of all that is holy is this? A clean burger…you mean a tie dye ..hug a tree… hippy burger….and who in the name of sweet muscular Jesus is figgy poppycock when she’s not backpacking in the Andes?” one confused commenter wrote on Facebook.

However, KFC is refusing to clarify whether the burger will actually be available to customers.

“The KFC spokesperson isn’t available to comment as they are currently looking into an increased cauliflower demand,” a press officer for KFC told Mashable in an email.

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