Available Now: Curren$y Unveils New 'Jet Life' THC Soda and Gummies

The Highest level of Refreshment. 

Spitta delivers his passion for Mary, Mary, Mary in a new format that Lifers will certainly appreciate.  Long overdue, Jet Life THC and THC gummies are now on the market!  Available in a distinct flavor of grape lemonade, both products contain premium THC extracts.  In case you were pondering, they are 100% legal.

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: Sally Beauty x The Black Hair Experience "Rooted In Success" Event

Sally Beauty partnered with the Black Hair Experience for an immersive event celebrating hair, community, and culture.  'Rooted in Success' offered product demonstrations, panel conversations to fireside chats, several photo ops, and complimentary products from brands at the 'Black Beauty Boutique'.  Hundreds of people came out to support.  The line was CRAZY, but it was worth it!  Here's a glimpse...

Stokley Transforms Into Rick James in New Live on Stage Play

The kind you don't take home to Motha.

Songwriter, Producer, Musician, and Lead Singer of the Group... Mint Condition.  THAT Stokley.  Taking on a new challenge, he transforms into the incomparable icon, Rick James.  Super Freak: The Rick James Story brings the journey of his energetic life of highs and lows (double entendre intended) live on center stage.

Sister Souljah Announces a New Installment to The Coldest Winter Ever, "Love After Midnight"

{Warning: SPOILERS Ahead for 'The Coldest Winter Ever" and "Life After Death"}

The Winter Santiaga story is not over.  Sister Souljah has resurfaced with an announcement of the new 384-page installment, "Love After Midnight".  This novel is said to pick up where we left off... confirming that Winter is alive and is back making her own world once again.  Midnight being in the title could be alluding to his character presence in this one possibly.  It's described as a 'hip-hop hood style, global romantic comedy'.  Interesting.  

 

I'm gonna be real with ya'll...

Serena Williams Launches Makeup Line- WYN Beauty

Serving on and off the court.  Legendary and Record Breaking Tennis Player, Serena Williams, has launched her own makeup line- WYN Beauty.  The line was developed with the idea of makeup 'you can move in' and contains clean, high-performing ingredients that improves the skin.   

The brand's color is Chartreuse, which represents energy and audacity.  It, also, undeniably is the color of a tennis ball.  Great play.

Now Available: Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Officially Release Canned Cocktail, "Gin & Juice"

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Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us.

 -Dr. Dre

Laid back.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have officially released their canned cocktail, fittingly named after their 1994 hit song, "Gin & Juice".  Containing 5.9% ABV, the brand delivers a 4-pack for each of their four flavor options: apricot, citrus, melon, and passionfruit.

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: "THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS & SHIT TO SAY"- Exhibit

Dupont Underground commemorated Women’s History Month with their 2nd Annual Women’s showcase: THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS & SHIT TO SAY.  This exhibition featured women artists' within the region and celebrated the complexity of being a woman in general.  Several works reflected authentic narratives that many of us can resonate with.  A space where we can be seen.

Hennessy Debuts 'Made for More' Campaign... Starring Damson Idris and Teyana Taylor

Damson Idris and Teyana Taylor are two exploding artists, and I wanted to ensure we captured their essence. Even when he’s playing, Damson exudes style! And Teyana is just the epitome of cool. I think these qualities shine through in spades and fit perfectly with this new direction for Hennessy.

-Andreas Nilsson/Director of the 'Made for More' ads

Hennessy Very Special (which in this case should stand for Very Sexy) debuts their new campaign 'Made for More' starring hollywood heartthrobs, Damson Idris and Teyana Taylor.  The campaign aims to explore the infinite versatility of Hennessy Very Special with aesthetically pleasing visuals and introductions of several Hennessy cocktail recipes such as the Hennessy Margarita, Hennessy Honey Highball, Hennessy Pineapple and more.

Rapper Trina Unveils New Memoir, "Da Baddest", with Foreword by Missy Elliott

I can't wait to share my story with you all!!!

Katrina 'Trina' Taylor has announced her memoir, Da Baddest, featuring a foreword from her good friend/legend Missy Elliott.  Published by Simon & Schuster, Da Baddest will channel Trina's 'coming of age' story in Miami, FL through her rise to stardom and present day legacy.  

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: 'Art of Pink' in the Park

It's Cherry Blossom season!  'Art of Pink' in the park is one of the many events this month in lieu.  It featured live mural paintings, games, art activities, food, music, and vendors.  Though very windy, the temps weren't too bad.  Celebrating artists, makers, and small businesses.

Tracee Ellis Ross Introduces New Hot Iron for Her "PATTERN Beauty" line

And so, from the beginning of launching Pattern, I have wanted to reintroduce heat in a way that our customer could have access to possibilities, explore new styles, cut style time down, and still keep the health of their hair up to par.

Tracee Ellis Ross introduces a new 3-in-1 interchangeable curling iron for her line, Pattern Beauty.  The new styling tool heats up within 30 seconds from settings of 250 degrees to 425 degrees, distributing even heat through the ceramics.  Its 3 barrels are set for specific styles:

 3/8"- natural corkscrew/tight curls

3/4"- defined curls

1"- classic curls

Big Sean Announces Upcoming Wellness Book, "GO HIGHER: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace"

Find that peace that's so hard to find in this world...

Rapper/Actor Big Sean announced via video message that he is adding the title Author to his resume.  The Detroit, MI native gushed excitedly about his upcoming 240 page guidebook on mental wellness-  GO HIGHER: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace.  It focuses on Sean's personal journey of inward reflection, self-acceptance, and so forth.  Accepting, Strategizing, Trying, Trusting, and Manifesting.

I've always been about like speaking from the heart.

Following your intuition...

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: "Divine Woman by Reginald Cunningham" Opening Reception

It has to be ok that certain things are just for ya'll and no one else.

- Reginald Cunningham

International Women's Day kicked off the opening reception for the "Divine Woman" exhibit by. Reginald Cunningham (@kidnoble).  It featured his stunning shots throughout of Black Women encapsulating through photo our pure allure in countless ways.  The event was curated by Selena "Noir" Jackson (@_selenoir) and described as

"... a space where we take the time to appreciate the multifacetedness of Black Womanhood.  Their hoop earring, braids, and gold jewelry are more than just a means of following trends on social media; they are part of a collective experience that is unique to Black Women and cannot be replicated or consumed."

The legit energy of feeling loved and appreciated as a Black Woman in this space was so empowering.  A heartening force.  Take a walk with me through its housing at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery to see for yourself...

{Trailer} HULU presents... Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told

Oh believe me, stories were told and heard growing up about Freaknik.  It was thee place to be for the party of a lifetime.  Starting as a Black college cookout during spring break in Atlanta, GA, Freaknik continued to grow in popularity reaching even celebrity interests and eventually became an uncontrollable tide.  This documentary is said to dive into the history and excitement of it all.  Executive produced by Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, Jermaine Dupri, 21 Savage, Mass Appeal, and Swirl Films, watch the trailer for Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told after the jump! 

The Detroit Pistons and Royce Da 5'9 Team Up to Honor J Dilla With New Capsule Collection

Educating NBA fans around the world about his lasting impact on the global music [scene] and his deep pride for Detroit was also important to us.

- Bilal Saeed Pistons/VP of Brand & Marketing to Billboard

Celebrating the legacy of J Dilla in his hometown... Detroit, MI.  

The Detroit Pistons snagged the notable Royce da 5'9 as the creative director for this honorary capsule, which is also backed by Dilla's estate.  The collection includes designs that pay homage to Detroit with city grids and Dilla's musical mind with equipment such as the Akai MPC3000 MIDI and his acclaimed Donuts album.

Questlove Announces Release Date for His Upcoming Book, "Hip Hop is History"

Six time Grammy-Award winning musician.  Academy-Award winning filmmaker.  New York Times Best Selling author.  Drummer of the legendary group 'The Roots'.  Musical Director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.  It's important that I started this post with his accolades.  Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is releasing an upcoming book that traces the perception and his personal reflection of the first 50 years of Hip-Hop.  Quest shares exclusive stories while traveling through the revolution and evolution of the mega cultural force that influences people across the globe.  

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Rapper Future Unveils His Final Installment of the Lanvin Collection, "Lanvin Lab"

Last November, Lanvin x Future debuted their first Lanvin Lab collaboration.  The final drop of this unisex collection has released with a variety of lively stylish pieces and accessories ranging from hats to sneakers to ready-to-wear attire.

{Trailer} Comic View Returns to BET+

Ask and you shall receive!  BET's hit 90s series, Comic View, is back after being off air since 2008; a 16 year run.  The fan favorite returns this week with four new episodes, hosted by Mike Epps, filmed in front of a live audience during Kevin Hart's 2023 Hartbeat Weekend in Las Vegas, NV.  

The comedy lineup features Tommy Davidson, DC Young Fly, Bresha Webb, Tony Roberts, Tip "T.I." Harris, and more.  Watch the trailer after the jump:

Time Warp... 2020: Almeda | Solange x Playboi Carti x The Dream #BlackHistoryMonth

Brown liquor, brown liquor 

Brown skin, brown face 

Brown leather, brown sugar 

Brown leaves, brown keys 

Brown freckles, brown face 

Black skin, black braids 

Black waves, black days 

Black baes, black things 

These are black-owned things 

Black faith still can't be washed away...

As the 2024 Black History Month comes to an end, forget all the noise.  Just take a second to embrace... and be PROUD.

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{Watch} A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Release Short Fenty Film, "Born to Steal: Yours, Mine, Ours"

She was a classy dame

but she had odd ways of showing her affection...

Power couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have just released a short film, Born to Steal: Yours, Mine, Ours.  This supports their Fenty Skin Lux Balm collaboration.  The sleek and discreet balm is described as Barbados Cherry-powered with instant lip hydration.  The couple's love and chemistry is undeniable... even in an ad.  

Watch below: