Vandal Art$: viral aesthetics and guerrilla marketing

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Exclusive, Inside the DJ Booth Shameless Management DJ OG Ron C has worn multiple hats in the industry before even becoming an integral part of hip-hop in Houston, Texas. The Fifth Ward native was once a part of a rap group as an adolescent. “I was going to the ...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Soul/R&B, R&B News, Movies, Mixtape Getty Images A fake mustachioed Drake recently took 38-year-old Tyra Banks on a date to Disneyland, then attempted to seal the deal with a trip to Yogurtland. YOLO. [PopCrush] Andre 3000 is preparing to shoot his long overdu...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Hip-Hop Videos Getty Images Last month, The BoomBox was onset for the filming of DJ Drama’s “We in This Bitch” video, where T.I., Ludacris, Young Jeezy and Future were present to demonstrate their lyrical prowess. The Benny Boom-directed visuals for ...Read More

Filed under: Soul/R&B, R&B News, Exclusive, In House Gino DePinto SWV, comprised of singers Coko, Lelee and Taj, first showcased their R&B skills 20 years ago in 1992, when they released their debut album, It’s About Time. The trio, known for their catchy choruses on lauded tracks like...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Getty Images for Coachella | Getty Images Azealia Banks is a fierce tweeter — just ask T.I. — and over the weekend, the rising Harlem rapper took to the social networking site to cook up some beef with hip-hop veteran Lil’ Kim. It all started on Satur...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Getty Images Lil Wayne’s adopted a skater-inspired fashion wardrobe, which comprises much of his own clothing line Trukit. He tends to throw bright pops of color into his outfit and finishes the look with some interesting choice of footwear. His most recent shoe ...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Phil Andelman Since Friday (May 4), when beloved Beastie Boys rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch died in New York City following a courageous three-year cancer fight, fans and admirers ranging from the Dalai Lama to the Mets have been lining up to pay their respects. ...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News AP Nicki Minaj will now add Pepsi to the long list of endorsement deals she’s snagged with the release of her new commercial for the company’s “Live for Now” campaign. The visual, titled “Now in a Moment,” features the Young Money ra...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Al Bello, Getty Images As reported at the AOL Music Blog: Justin Bieber is a lover, not a fighter, but he rolls with a pretty tough crowd. Last night (May 5) in Las Vegas, the teen idol accompanied none other than Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the ring, carrying the boxer...Read More

Rihanna didn’t do any acting on “Saturday Night Live,” but she did plenty of performing. The singer brought elaborate sets, costumes and lighting to her musical performances, and gave the audience one of the strongest visual spectacles of the “SNL” season.

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Al Bello, Getty Images As reported at the AOL Music Blog: Justin Bieber is a lover, not a fighter, but he rolls with a pretty tough crowd. Last night (May 5) in Las Vegas, the teen idol accompanied none other than Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the ring, carrying the boxer...Read More

Filed under: Soul/R&B, R&B News, Television Getty Images Heading into this week’s “Saturday Night Live,” Rihanna drew criticism for looking bored in her promos with host Eli Manning. Now that the episode has aired, we have one possible explanation for her listless readings: The...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News YMCMB NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands turned out Friday to see New Orleans rapper Mystikal perform one last time before returning to jail on a probation violation. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was released from a Louisiana prison in 2010 after servi...Read More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News Bryan Bedder, Getty Images As fans, admirers and artists of all stripes continue to pay tribute to Beastie Boys rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch, who died yesterday (May 4) after a three-year battle with cancer, the most heartfelt words may have come from his mother...Read More