Nicki Manaj is takes center stage on the Oct/Nov 2010 cover of Complex magazine.
in the feature she talks about her rap influences, and the highly anticipated debut album "Pink Friday."

From music, clubs, sports, to record label executive… Jay Z has touched it all and now he’s taking on the world publishing with his first book, called "Decoded".

On Tuesday, November 16, 2010, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and publisher Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, are set to release Decoded, the first book written by the multi-platinum, 10 time Grammy Award winning entrepreneur and icon. Unique in every sense, Decoded is a narrative journey through the lyrics and life of one of the most prolific artists of our time.
Featuring an image of Andy Warhol’s Rorschach on the cover, the beautifully designed, fully-illustrated book decodes 36 songs from JAY-Z’s extensive catalog. By telling the stories behind some of Jay-Z’s most famous and provocative lyrics, Decoded offers an intimate, first-hand account of an artist, his work, and the culture that so powerfully shaped him.

Effortless style...

at the Max Azria collection show.




Solange (in jeremy Scott) & Kanye at the Jeremy Scott 2011 fashion show.

images via Hannah Almassi (for graziadaily)

"I wanna be a billionaire..."

Rapper JayZ has made the Forbes list again (ranking in about 63million this past year) in this issue of Forbes magazine he talks to Warren Buffet and Steve Jobs about life, money, and moving foward.



Last year Beyonce and JayZ was one of the richest couples on the Forbes list earning a combined total of more than 122million, this year the same and Mr. & Mrs. Carter have officially earned the title as the year’s biggest “Power Couple” in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Nicki graces the latest cover of Out magazine's fourth annual tastemakers issue.

Rapper Kid Cudi covers the Oct/Nov. issue of Complex Magazine. He shares alot of things which he has shared before.

Ciara is featured in a nice spread in October's issue of Maxim magazine,she's looking great now-a-days.

"Villematic"

This is basically one of those tracks that speaks for itself, just press play and listen. J.Cole isn't a joke...at all.

The new track from Diddy and his Dirty Money crew, "Loving You No More" ft. Drake is set to be on the "Last Train to Paris" album. A nice video visual for this song would be very dope.

Seems like every rapper that's incarcerated has new music dropping this month, but this is more like another Young Money collab album. So be on the lookout for new music from everyone's favorite rapper Weezy and his crew YM.

Tracklisting:
1. Gonorrhea (feat. Drake)
2. Hold Up feat. T-Streets
3. With You (feat. Drake)
4. I Am Not a Human Being
5. I’m Single (feat. Drake)
6. What’s Wrong With Them (feat. Nicki Minaj)
7. Right Above It (feat. Drake)
8. Popular (feat. Lil Twist)
9. That Ain’t Me (feat. Jay Sean)
10. Bill Gates
11. YM Banger (feat. Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, and Tyga)
12. YM Salute (feat. Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee, Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, and Nicki Minaj)

Due in stores September 27!!!

There's a first time for everything, K.R.I.T. and Wiz Khalifa performed their new track "Glass House" off Krit's album, live in Wiz's hometown of Philadelphia.

"Krit wuz here..."

Big Krit has really showed us all that theirs hope for the rap game after all. He produced most of the songs on the disc and wrote all of his rhymes. Eventhough his flow reminds you of Pimp C (of UGK) he stands out on another level. So, if your looking for true, grimy, real hip hop/rap music this album is a must buy for you. Some true Texas flavor for your ear!


Tracklisting:
01. Return Of Forever (ft. Big Sant)
02. Country @*#$!
03. Just Touched Down
04. Hometown Hero
05. Viktorious
06. See Me On Top
07. Glass House (ft. Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y)
08. Children Of The World
09. They Got Us
10. Good Enough
11. No Wheaties (ft. Curren$y & Smoke DZA)
12. Something
13. Moon & Stars (ft. Devin The Dude)
14. Never Go Back
15. Gumpshun
16. 2000 & Beyond
17. I Gotta Stay
18. Small As A Giant
19. Voices

more fashion week coverage...

Continuing with coverage from New York Fashion Week, here's a sample look into the 2011 Spring/Summer collection from Phillip Lim, One today’s top contemporary brands.

2011 Spring/Summer Presentation.

This post has to be one of my best yet, take a look into the upcoming 2011 Spring/Summer presentation by Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein. (unveiled at New York Fashion Week)

Both designers focused on the use of bold patterns and colors for the upcoming season, the sartorial looks offer insight into the strong creative tailoring from this New York-based label. I had never heard of them until I stumbled across this article, but everything looks like it was styled and tailored to perfection.

"Last Days"

On September 22, 2009, Torence "Lil Boosie" Hatch plead guilty to a third-offense marijuana charge. While awaiting trial, Boosie was placed on a probationary house arrest while he awaited his date to turn himself in. In his last days before November 9th, his life was documented. In this 9-part candid series, we will offer a visual documentation of his last days of freedom.

Follow @lettertoboosie on twitter and send in your personal messages or you can also send letters to Lil Boosie to letterstoboosie@gmail.com and watch to see if they post on letterstoboosie.com launching Sept. 2010.

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remixxed officially.

"Airborne"

Diggy has finally released his highly anticipated mixtape via the internet and twitter. The fans have been waiting, and from the looks of it he didn't let us down. You be the judge, im just the dope ass blogger!

The Smoker's Club Tour.

Teflon Don.

This is one for the archives, if you dont have this album I encourage everyone to go out and cop it! Ross gives us a detailed reason why he should be considered one of the top ten rappers of today!

Tracklisting:
1. I’m Not A Star
2. Free Mason ft. Jay-Z (prod. The Inkredibles)
3. Tears Of Joy ft. Cee-Lo
4. Maybach Music III ft. T.I., Jadakiss & Erykah Badu (prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
5. Live Fast, Die Young ft. Kanye West
6. Super High ft. Ne-Yo (prod. Clark Kent & The Remedy)
7. No. 1 ft. Trey Songz & Diddy
8. MC Hammer ft. Gucci Mane (prod. Lex Luger)
9. B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast) ft. Styles P (prod. Lex Luger)
10. Aston Martin Music ft. Drake & Chrisette Michele (prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
11. All The Money In The World ft. Raphael Saadiq (prod. The Olympicks)

Chris Brown was all over Atlanta, for Labor Day weekend. He was spotted partying at the Mansion Elan nightclub wearing a Ti$a Obama snapback cap ($80-$125) from the brand's “Obama For President” capsule collection. This limited edition snapback was part of a three piece collection, which was designed in 08′ in honor of Barack Obama’s historical presidential election. The collection which was manufactured in Japan by Phenomenon includes a red, white, and blue cap reading “OBAMA” across the front and matching slogan t-shirts.

Rapper/Actor T.I. was seen out in Atlanta wearing a BBC/Ice Cream Cones and Bones sketch logo New Era fitted cap ($60), a blue jean True Religion Jimmy Jacket with an attached heather grey hoodie($268), and a pair of Maison Martin Margiela sneakers from the Spring 2010 line ($595).

Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D performed during Fashion’s Night Out: The Show at Lincoln Center in New York City in front of the worlds top fashion experts and stylish celebs. He wore a military green Chanel cap and a military green BBC Wolfman Jacket ($475 seen below in indigo). The asymmetrical zip-up jacket features the Billionaire Boys Club Helmet Boy logo on the left chest and the Rocket Helmet logo on the back.

actual jacket:

"All I Want Is You"

My new favorite song...

"Lotta Money"

Kim Kardashian at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards.

Nixon 51-30 Gold/Brown watch ($499).

Jay-Z was spotted vacationing in Italy with his wife Beyonce rocking a pair of Balenciaga Leather Patchwork sneakers from the Fall/Winter 2010 collection. These sneakers feature premium materials pieced together on top of a transparent sole. Jay was also wearing a Yves Saint Laurent polo shirt, and a pair of Oliver Peoples Daddy B sunglasses.

Chris Brown was seen arriving at the airport in LA in a pair of Christian Dior Black Tie 14SN Sunglasses ($275) in black, a Ti$a logo hoodie ($150), cropped shorts, and a pair of classic Vans sneakers ($42) in navy blue.

Pharrell Williams rocked out to a packed crowd in St. Tropez while wearing the Louis Vuitton Imola loafers ($560) in a green vert suede.

Runaway Love (rmx)

The "Young Money/Cash Money" family all came out to support Mack Maine (President of Young Money Ent.) and Cortez Bryant ( Lil’ Wayne & Drake’s manager) at their joint birthday celebration in New Orleans. Birdman was seen wearing a Louis Vuitton Striped Pocket t-shirt ($415) with Louis Vuitton Red Evidence sunglasses ($675).

Chris Brown was seen out wearing a plain white Ralph Lauren t-shirt, an iced out Franck Muller Black Cortez watch (starting at 25,000), and a pair of Vans Vault Spectator Lx Sneakers ($70) in black/white. These shoes are part of the Vans Vault Fall/Winter 2010 Collection, and feature a two tone leather upper with a spin off of the classic saddle shoe.

Actor, Hayden Christensen, star of Takers was spotted sporting a pair of Creative Recreation Select Pilotto boots ($200). These leather rust colored hi-tops feature an adjustable velcro strap across the ankle, lace closures, and a zipper opening on the sole.

Amber Rose was spotted out in LA in a long sleeve coral mini-sweater dress and a pair of Christian Louboutin Orlan Peep-Toe Pumps ($885) in elephant grey. These suede double platform t-strap pumps feature an adjustable ankle strap and a thin leather heel.