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Amir Obè Is All About Second Chances

The young rapper is focused on the future and big things in 2016.

Skizzy Mars Talks Building Buzz and His Debut Album, ‘Alone Together’

The 22-year-old Harlem rapper breaks down his debut album and gives aspiring artists advice for how to jumpstart a career in the music industry.

Taylor Swift Says her and Kanye West’s On Again Off Again Beef is Over

Taylor Swift is no longer interested in beefing with Kanye West. The superstar sat down with Vogue as she graced the latest issue and shared some pretty interesting points in her cover story. Things seemed to be smoothed over with the two stars after Kanye’s infamous VMA speech interruption occurred back in 2009, in turn […]

Today in Hip Hop History: Public Enemy Released ‘It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back’

On this day in Hip Hop history, an album that expanded the boundaries of Hip Hop as a genre was released. That album is Public Enemy‘s It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. Riding off the critical and slight commercial success of the group’s debut LP Yo! Bum Rush The Show, this […]

Chance the Rapper, Fetty Wap Headline the Summer Set Music & Camping Festival

Summer Set Music & Camping Festival [SSMF] announced its return to the beautiful Somerset Amphitheater in Northern Wisconsin with a star packed bill. Leading the charge is Chicago native Chance the Rapper, with a rare performance with his band, The Social Experiment, making their debut, along with Fetty Wap, Logic, Tory Lanez, and more to be announced. See Also: Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy […]

An Interview With Your Rapper’s Favorite Barber, Johnny Cake

Celebrity barber Johnny Cake talks how he got his start, his craziest barber stories (shout out Dame Dash), and much more from his headquarters, The Shop.

Ms. Lauryn Hill Launches ‘Diaspora Calling’ Music & Art Series Tomorrow

The legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill is launching a series of music and art events celebrating the African Diaspora. Diaspora Calling! Music Festival is a three day series featuring a collection of works Hill explains is “intended to celebrate the rich tapestry of artists from the African Diaspora while also illumining persistent and irrepressible themes… Even if we work […]

Michael Rapaport Talks Snoop And Tupac, Reality TV And Phife

Michael Rapaport is one of Hip Hop’s favorite actor/directors and in a recent interview with First We Feast, Rapaport shows why he does it for the culture. While eating multi-levels of hot wings in an hilariously candid conversation, Rapaport talks about his GGN interview with Snoop Dogg, where he recalled being present when Snoop and […]

Kobe Bryant Is Retired and Still Showed Up at Work Earlier Than You Did This Morning

Working out early to get to “the office” by 8:30…for whatever reason.

Inside Pro Era’s Recording Process

As CJ Fly explains, “We are stronger together.” Read on to learn all about Pro Era’s collaborative style, personal set ups, and more when in the studio.

Raf Simons Is Working on Another Special Project for Pitti Uomo

The designer is also moving his fashion show to the tradeshow.

Young People, Ukuleles, and Vampire Weeked Turn Out for Cool Guy Bernie Sanders Rally

Wednesday night Bernie Sanders courted a young crowd near NYU’s campus with help from Vampire Weekend, Tim Robbins, and more.

Taylor Swift Says She’s Totally Over Her Beef With Kanye West

“I think the world is bored with the saga.”

Lamar Odom Hints at NBA Comeback During First Interview in Months: “I Still Got It”

Lamar Odom gave his first interview in months after Kobe’s final game last night.

Does the Average Person Know More About Avengers Than Presidents? Jimmy Kimmel Finds Out

To be fair, keeping up with the Avengers is actually way harder than keeping up with presidents.

A$AP Ferg Links Up With Missy Elliott for the Motivational Anthem, “Strive”

Off his upcoming album, ‘Always Strive and Prosper.’

WRITER’S BACK!: Dipset Flame-Spitter JR Writer Is Out And Cheffing New Music

“I’m from Harlem. Born in Harlem Hospital, I ain’t got no hate in my blood,” stated JR Writer, as he acknowledged and admired the new, younger rappers that are making a name for themselves since his incarceration. Writer enthusiastically spoke on the new generation of rappers, especially the artists from New York City, as he acknowledged their […]

Rihanna Lands Massive Deal for Her Beauty Line

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is coming in 2017.

Much to the Internet’s Surprise, That Really Is Taylor Swift on the Cover of ‘Vogue’

Twitter thinks that the pop star looks “unrecognizable.”

Audio of Hulk Hogan Using the N-Word on His Now-Infamous Sex Tape Has Surfaced

You can now hear Hulk Hogan using the N-word on his sex tape.

Former Detroit Bloods Member Is On A Mission To Save Lives

Ray Winans, a former member of the Head Banger Bloods set in Detroit, couldn’t foresee the life he leads now, as a local peacemaker. At the age of 15, Winans was convicted for manslaughter after beating Chester Brownes to death with a hammer. After his release at the age of 18, he made recurring trips […]

Woman Who Accused Zach Randolph of Assault Admits She Made It Up to “Get His Money”

Accusations were made last month against the longtime NBA veteran.

Louisiana Heroin Pill Presser Pleaded Guilty After Being Caught With 6,000 Pills

Heroin is a hot topic in our society today, as it has transcended impoverished, Black neighborhoods and now ravages White, suburban areas. The drug is most commonly found in powder form, which is cooked, then injected into the bloodstream by needle. Heroin in pill form has recently grabbed the attention of mainstream news outlets, and […]

Johnny Manziel’s Agent Drew Rosenhaus Terminates Contract; Will Reconsider If Manziel Gets Treatment

Two years ago, Merrill Hoge predicted that the player formerly known as Johnny Football, Johnny Manziel, would be a bust and that the coaching staff who picked Manziel would be fired in two years. Lo and behold, the Cleveland Browns have fired that same coaching staff that drafted him. And yes, it was after his […]

Collective Responsibility: Young Man’s Murder Trial Sheds Light On Harlem Gangs

Gang violence is commonly associated with places like Chicago and California, but the culture of gangbanging is prevalent in cities and towns across the nation.  Much of the time, nowadays, the active gang members are wiley teens and young men, who operate with little to no guidance from oldheads. A current case coming out of […]

Off-White Partners With fragment design to Release an Exclusive Capsule Collection

Virgil Abloh and Hiroshi Fujiwara reunite for a special collection.

Lawmakers Say “No” To Flint Funding In New Energy Energy Bill

The people of Flint, Michigan are not getting the empathy of lawmakers. According to CNN, Bipartisan leaders voted to not include funding for Flint’s water crisis into a energy bill that was released. According to the site: Because the Flint provision is still the subject of a hold by Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee who […]

Why The Black Vote Very Much Matters in New York

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have been fighting fiercely to appeal to the Black vote ahead of New York’s primary contests on April 19, and the results seem pretty cloudy. No matter who ends up on the ballot come November 2016, the Democratic party will have to both entice and inspire the Black voter in […]

PROMO: Play to Win the ‘Armada’ PHAËTON High Score Contest!

Do you have what it takes to save the Earth—and win some dope prizes?

Titans Trade No. 1 Overall Pick to Rams

SMH, get ready for a whole new batch of mock drafts.

‘Game of Thrones’ Star Maisie Williams Is Sick of All the Jon Snow Speculation: “What About Arya?”

It’s time to start worrying more about Arya Stark, less about Jon Snow.

Listen to Shura’s Early Mornings Playlist

From Tame Impala to Talib Kweli, take a listen to this refreshing, genre-spanning mix from rising British songstress Shura.

The Warriors Won That Coveted 73rd Game With Blowout Victory Over the Grizzlies

Well the speculation is over. The Golden State Warriors are, statistically, the best team in the history of the NBA. Whew, that’s a weighty statement. But, they earned it. After an awkward pair of losses to the Celtics and Timberwolves a couple weeks ago, Golden State’s road to 73 became a lot more daunting than […]

Kobe Bryant Scores 60 Points in His Final Game, Leads Lakers to Comeback W over the Jazz

It was always going to happen this way, wasn’t it? Kobe Bryant, 37, retired from the game of basketball last night, and prior to the game, no one knew just what to expect. Would he cry? How many minutes would he play? Would he make it to the end of the game? (We’ve seen Kobe […]

Bernie Sanders Takes a Stand for “New York Values” on Larry Wilmore’s ‘Nightly Show’

Sanders says Trump wouldn’t know New York values “if they were in 50-foot gold letters” across the side of the Empire State Building.

A Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneaker Releases

“Snakeskin” Jordan IXs, Porsche Design’s take on the adidas Ultra Boost, and more.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen Respond to the Warriors Setting an NBA Record by Finishing 73-9

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen congratulate the Warriors on their amazing season.

Here’s How NBA Fans Reacted to Kobe Bryant Dropping 60 Points in His Final Game

Kobe Bryant’s final game was one for the history books.

Here Is a Complete Look at Cam’ron’s Upcoming Reebok Collaboration

Here is a full look at Cam’ron’s Reebok sneaker.

Kanye West Rocked a Special “Mamba Day” Tee Inspired by “TLOP” Merch

Kanye West rocks a TLOP-inspired “Mamba Day” tee to Kobe Bryant’s last NBA game.

Check Out Kobe’s Insane Retirement Ring, and the Other Commemorative Merch at Tonight’s Game

Check out the Kobe Bryant artwork that’s being sold for $15,000 at the Staples Center tonight.

Disney Unveils Yet Another Live-Action Movie: ‘Peter Pan’

Can Disney continue its live-action movie success with Peter Pan?