Fashion Me Dope: A$AP Rocky Wears Upscale Designers In His Photo Shoot With Interview Magazine

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Top: Raf Simons. Pants: Kwasi Kessie. Bracelets (throughout): 1-100 and Louis Vuitton. Boots: Rick Owens.

A$AP Rocky is dope when it comes to fashion. He is a trendsetter and his style is a one of a kind. Rocky co-signs streetwear brands like BAPE and Jeremy Scott but Raf Simons and Rick Owens are usually what he’s dressed in. In the latest issue of Interview Magazine, the 24-year-old Harlem native rocked upscale designers such as Alexander Wang, Rick Owens, Martin Margiela, Raf Simons, SSUR Comme Des Fuckdown, Kwasi Kessie, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Y-3, Gucci, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci and more for his photo shoot. The interview and shoot were done at a photo studio in a cavernous industrial building in the South Bronx. Peep A$AP Rocky and A$AP Mob’s style below:

(Left to right): A$AP Rocky’s Crew: Dom, Bari, Ty, Rocky, Rell, and Nast. On Dom (throughout): Shirt: Comme Des Garcons. Bandanna: Dom’s Own. On Bari (throughout): Jacket: Gucci. Shirt, Hat, Necklace, and Belt: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Pants and Shoes: Bari’s Own. On Ty (throughout): Hat: SSUR. Jacket: Y-3. Pants: Ty’s own. Sneakers: Jeremy Scott for Adidas. On Rocky (throughout): Hat: SSUR. Sweater, Jeans, and Sneakers: Rick Owens. On Rell (throughout): Shirts: Maison Martin Margiela and Rell’s Own. Pants: Martin Keehn. Hat: Black Scale. Watch: Rell’s Own. Sneakers: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. On Nast (throughout): Jacket: R13. Sweatshirt: Rick Owens. Pants and Shoes: Nast’s own.

Tank Top: Calvin Klein Collection. Shorts: 3.1 Phillip Lim. Towel: Louis Vuitton. Ring: Sara Samoiloff. Sneakers: Jeremy Scott for Adidas.

Source: Interview magazine

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Winter 2012 Footwear: Nike Air Foamposite One – Varsity Red/White-Black (Dropping Next Week)

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Next week Saturday (February 4), the highly anticipated “Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One will be available at some sneaker stores across the states. Some pairs have already started to surface at Nike Sportswear retail locations. “The shoe features a metallic Varsity Red foam upper, along with the standard black nubuck and mesh details we’ve come to expect on the classic sneaker. Swoosh embroidery on the toebox is done in white, while Penny logos on the tongue and heel appear in red. Black carbon fiber plates and a translucent rubber outsole cap off the look below.”

The “Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One will officially touch down at NSW spots next Saturday, February 4th. Retail will be $220. Would you be buying a pair?

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Sneaker Me Dope: Justin Bieber Rocking $525 YSL Sneakers

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Teenage pop singer Justin Bieber was recently spotted with the Jackson family and friends for the world’s greatest music artist Michael Jackson’s Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California. JB sang Michael’s “Rockin’ Robin” song. During his set, JB was wearing a pair of $525 YSL Malibu Patent Leather High-top sneakers. He paired his sneakers with some  beige jeans, cardigan sweater and white tee-shirt. These YSL sneakers are the exact same kicks that rapper Fab worn when he performed at LAX nightclub in Las Vegas. What do you think about JB’s outfit?

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Smart Way To Sign Your Deal: French Montana Reveals He’s The First Artist On Bad Boy To Keep His Publishing

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Most artists in the music industry do not own their publishing. Luckily Bad Boy newly signed rapper French Montana is one of the few artists who own his publishing and he is also the first artist in the history of Bad Boy Entertainment to keep his entire publishing. In a recent interview with Real Talk, the Bronx native said he had his bases covered when it came to negotiating his contract.

“I find it kind of weird; how can somebody jerk you and they give you the paperwork for your lawyer to see,” said Montana. “It’s not like they tricking you. It’s not like them words get up in the middle of the night and change on the contract. You just gotta get the best lawyers. Of course Puff going to have the best lawyers. So you need to get the best lawyers and make sure it works for you.”

“I think I’m the first person, and I ain’t tell this to nobody, only y’all, I’m the first person in the whole history of Bad Boy not to sign my publishing to Bad Boy or Puff,” added Montana. “Ya know, everything I asked for Puff kept his word.”

I think this was a smart move on the behalf of Montana and I truly believe he will do good over at Diddy’s label. Watch Montana’s interview below:

Source: Real Talk

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This Is My Party: Basketball Wives LA Star Draya Celebrates Her 27th Birthday

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“You wasn’t with me when I was shooting BBWLA.” Lol. Draya of Basketball Wives Los Angeles celebrated her 27th birthday a few days ago at Entourage in LA. She was all glammed-up in a purple dress which showed her breast. Draya paired her outfit with some gold heels and a black clutch. Celebrities such as Teairra Mari, Omarion, Rosa Acosta and Laz Alonso popped bottles with Draya. Peep the pictures below:

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New Music: Meek Mill & Wale “The Motto (Freestyle)”

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Last week, Philly’s own Meek Mill stopped by The LA Leakers on Power 106 radio show in Los Angeles and dropped a freestyle over Drake and Lil Wayne’s “The Motto,” which is one of the hottest songs in the club. Now the full CDQ version of Meek and Wale’s “The Motto (Freestyle)” leaked on the Interweb. Dreamchasers II, drops in February. Ambition in stores and online now. Listen to the track below:

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Catch Me With Giuseppe On The Heels: Mary J Blige In $850 Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Cage Open Toe Sandals

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Hip-Hop/R&B singer Mary J Blige recently stopped by Bravo to do an interview with the talented Andy Cohen on “Watch What Happens Live”. MJB was styling on them hoes in a pair of $850 Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Cage Open Toe Sandals. She was also wearing an all black Andrew Gn fitted black dress, which is from the Fall 2011 Collection. MJB is still on a promo tour, promoting her new album My Life II: The Journey Continues, which dropped November 21st.

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MMG Untouchable: Rick Ross Declares Himself The “Biggest Artist In The Game”

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Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group is untouchable. In the trailer for Rozay’s upcoming video “MMG Untouchable,” Rozay declared himself the “Biggest Artist in the Game.” The video for “MMG Untouchable” is featured on his latest mixtape, entitled Rich Forever. In the video, the “biggest boss” is styling on them lames in a fur coat and he even goes shirtless. May I add, Rozay is also draped in diamonds. The video was Shot by Dre Films. Do you think Ross is the biggest artist in the game? Peep the teaser below:

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Sneaker Me Dope: Wale Rocking adidas adiZero Crazy Light “Black/Cyan-Blue”

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MMG’s rapper Wale was spotted at the airport rocking a pair of adidas adiZero Crazy Light “Black/Cyan-Blue” sneakers. These kicks were released late last year and feature a black synthetic sprintweb overlay, blue on the sprintframe and midsole, while cyan is on the adidas 3 stripes and outsole. Wale was also wearing a red Adidas pullover hoodie with the matching track pants. Ambition in stores and online now.

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Behind Her Shades: Amber Rose Talks Rapping & Her Dream Collaborations

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Earlier this month, South Philly socialite Amber Rose debut single “Fame” premiered on the Interweb. Believe it or not, some critics are actually feeling the track and even said that Rose has a chance at pursuing a music career. I personally think the song is cool. On the uptempo/pop tune track, Rose expresses the way she was scrutinized when she first came into the industry, paparazzi harassing her to get flicks and her journey to becoming an overnight sensation. Rose also sings about the ups and the downs of the glamorous life such as being flown around the world in private jets and shopping for exclusive bags. VIBE caught up with Rose while she was in New York City. She talked about her first single, rapping and dream collaborations. Below are some excerpts:

On Her First Single:
“It’s so perfect and I didn’t know that was actually gonna be my first single but I was just like I’ll put “Fame” out for free. It’s not gonna be on iTunes or anything like that. It’s just for the fans to understand a little bit more of my life and you know there’s a lot of young kids or people in general that want to be famous but they don’t really know what that entails.  That’s why I put out “Fame.”
On Rapping:
“Yea. I definitely rap and I sing and my music is fun. It’s all dance music. I have an inspirational song that’s really dope. I have some records that are just plain fun, like you just want to party, jump around and go crazy to. “
Dream Collabos:

“I would really, really love to do a song with Pitbull and LMFAO. They’re probably like my two favorites. I’ve always loved Timbaland as well.”

Source: VIBE

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