Recently TUBI announced the highly anticipated release of the film ROCK, written and directed by Craig Thomas. Also starring Omar Gooding, Chris Savage, Tiffany Foxx, Daylyt, and more, this street heavy movie is filled with twists and turns, that find the main character “Rock” confronting his past after returning home from a federal prison sentence.
In the film “Rock” (Chris Savage) is torn between his closest friends looking for him to be the man that he used to be, while his girlfriend’s father tries to force him into taking over the family’s drug operations in the Midwest.
Pressured by family and friends to make decisions, Rock must find a way to escape the pressures of his life in order to safely begin his new life with the woman he loves.
Starring Chris Savage, Omar Gooding, Noel G, Kevin Phillips, Darris Love, Lee Coc, Wilson Ramirez, Daylyt, Leli Hernandez and Tiffany Foxx, Rock’s psychological battle is the ultimate story of staying true to himself while at the same time honoring the family and friends that welcomed him home post-prison.
For more information check out ROCK now on @tubi @rockmovie2023 starring @imchrissavage @1tiffanyfoxx @lelihernandez @darris_love @actornoelg @daylyt2k @omargooding @thekevinphillips @leecoc @kryptonite_krypto @comptonmenace
Going up against Mayweather seems like attempting to outrun Usain Bolt in a pair of flip flops, but at least Blueface gave it his all and showed some grit and determination in there. In the end, Coach Mayweather acknowledged that Blueface had earned his approval. That alone is no small feat.
Wack 100 was on site for the matchup as he posed with Floyd and Blueface after the sparring match. Taken from Zeus Network’s Crazy In Love show, Chrisean Rock is heard cheering on her man in the background as Floyd applies the pressure to Blueface in the ring.
Looks like Blueface is taking his boxing pretty seriously.
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]]>This event aimed to enlighten those who are often underrepresented in financial institutions about their resources.
To accomplish this mission, UnitedMasters and Earn Your Leisure created a stimulating environment for all guests that revolved around art, finance, and the prospects these offer young creators and musicians. EYM was a blend of content and activities that focused on these themes.
People in the spotlight at this event included Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Co-Founders of Earn Your Leisure, Erica Hughes, Multicultural Marketing Director at Ally, and Chaucer Barnes, Chief Marketing Officer at UnitedMasters, Inc.
With them were renowned artists Jadakiss and Ryan Leslie; along with newcomers Liana Banks, $hyfromdrate, BigXthaPlug and Kalyan Arnold who won the open call.
The daytime activities stretched for three-and-a-half hours until 5:50pm with free industry talks on topics relevant to creatives and entrepreneurs in art and music. Afterwards the nighttime performances from 6:30pm through 10pm began.
To kick off the conference was a special mixer hosted by Intuit called “The Break Through” featuring LaRussell on Thursday, 16th March from 5 to 6 o’clock.
Recently VA rapper EBE Kastro dropped his new single, “Walk In My Life.” The introspective single is A&R’d by Virginia rap legend and one-half of the Clipse, Pusha T. The song is produced by the prolific production duo of 16yrold and CashMoneyAp.
Taking listeners on an upbeat ride through EBE Kastro’s world in the “Seven Cities,” the track gives listeners a look into the rapidly ascending artist’s path to success while hurdling the obstacles a young Black man faces in America.
Accompanied by a highly artistic music video fully equipped with visual effects, this track has quickly generated a huge buzz locally and online as many of the comments allude to EBE Kastro being slept on and underrated.
“I got a beat pack from Pusha T and it was a bunch of producers but I heard the ones from 16yrold and CashMoneyAp and something just clicked. But Pusha T really hooked it up and has taken me under his wing. He has really helped me out a lot in terms of helping shape my career and the path that I’ve taken.”
“I got a beat pack from Pusha T….”
Bred in the “Seven Cities” of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, EBE Kastro has quickly become an artist to watch. There’s no better evidence of that fact than Pusha T taking note of EBE Kastro’s buzz and ultimately taking him under his wing to executive produce his most recent project.
Connecting EBE with producers and getting him on industry executives’ radars, Pusha T was instrumental in pushing EBE to go further with his career.
“He caught wind of me and put out the word that he wanted to chat with me. We talked, we met up and he heard my tracks and he just got a feel for who I was and he loved the tracks and so from there we just built a relationship,” EBE Kastro explained. “He helped me pick out beats, he gives me advice and he basically just has tried to put me in the right situation to succeed. He’s a good dude, he definitely looked out and I really appreciate it.”
Gaining notoriety around the Seven Cities of Virginia, EBE Kastro says people thought he signed a big deal and moved away from his hometown, but he’s remained humble and looks forward to helping his community with various fan appreciation events throughout the year.
“After the release of my Pusha-T assisted project everyone thought I inked a big deal and I was less accessible, but I’m here, I stay in VA and I’m always looking to connect with fans and build lifelong relationships. I hope this song motivates people to push past those who doubt them. Some people don’t understand the vision I’m looking to create with my music and I think this song gives them the message that I’m a real person showing who I am through my music.”
As Summer officially comes to a close next week on September 22, 2022, we are summarily announcing that E-40’s Earl Stevens Selections wine brands – specifically the Blueberry and Orangesicle flavored sparkling wines – were the drinks of the Summer.
Blueberry has the perfect flavor that is refreshing, tart and sweet. The Orangesicle tastes exactly like it sounds and packs a slight kick, although it’s nothing major so it creeps up on you – before you know it you’re lit!
E-40 sprinkled the market with his bubbly new flavors in the Spring and boy did they hit all Summer long! One thing that we can say about these sparkling wines is that they are smooth and they catch up to you quickly, so it only takes a few sips before you are feeling the effects of the Earl Stevens Selections.
It’s no surprise to us over here at AllHipHop that over the past year, E-40 has established himself as one of the pre-eminent celebrity wine enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, having released several new flavors including Cotton Candy, Cali-Mocho Red Wine and Cola, Watermelon, Mango Peach as well as Prosecco DOC and Prosecco Rose DOC.
E-40 pivoted to the wine and spirits industry in 2013, leading him to launch “Earl Stevens Selections,” which included a variety of still and sparkling wine offerings that were produced in Napa, California. He eventually kicked things off with the Function Red Blend 2013 which he named after his smash single “Function.”
Beyond wine, E-40 has curated a versatile portfolio that includes other types of spirits, including E. Cuarenta Tequila, Tycoon Cognac, Kuiper Belt Bourbon, Sluricane, E. Cuarenta Cerveza, so he’s got all the bases covered for whatever you like.
Make sure to check those Earl Stevens Selections and tune in for more updates! Drink responsibly and cheers!!!
Showing love for “The Worm” -Culture Kings continue their North American expansion with the official Culture Kings x Dennis Rodman collaboration. The effort is a bold, colorful collection that extends Rodman’s legacy through fashion and culture.
Available exclusively on www.CultureKings.com, the fearless and eclectic Dennis Rodman earned his stripes through time as one of the most decorated members of the 90’s Chicago Bulls basketball dynasty. \
As his professional career went on, Rodman drew even more attention off-court with his rainbow-colored
hair, multiple tattoos, and his ability to push the boundaries of conventional fashion, solidifying his status
as a cultural icon.
The long-lasting fame of Dennis Rodman revels in his outsider image celebrated by
fans everywhere, a man who is as much an entertainer as an athlete. Created with Rodman, this new
Culture Kings-exclusive collection reflects that ethos at full volume.
“Dennis Rodman’s unconventional ways and fearlessness have earned him a reputation as one of the
most interesting people in the world, which aligns perfectly with the Culture Kings brand. With the design
process, we really wanted to stay true to Rodman as a living icon and capture his out of this world
persona and key iconic career moments through easy, wearable pieces that fans can incorporate into
their everyday style,” Isaac Metekingi, Creative Director of Culture Kings emphasized.
For more information check out the video below and got get the exclusive merch ASAP!
Born in Ghana and raised in Atlanta, model Eric Brynne has had a storybook experience in the modeling industry getting his start on a whim and establishing himself with some of the top brands in the world as a Mavrick Artists Agency Model.
“My modeling stuff took off even though I didn’t have a passion for it. So when I got into modeling I really didn’t like it. Even though it’s cool, I didn’t really like it because I felt like I was still trying to find myself,” Eric Brynne explained.
After standing in with a friend for moral support at a modeling audition, Eric Brynne was plucked from obscurity after being noticed by the agency’s scouts.
The contract offer was good but Eric Brynne was still attending school at Georgia State University. He turned down the offer and told them he had to finish his engineering degree, but they liked Eric so much they agreed to wait until he finished school.
Recently male model and fashion designer Eric Brynne detailed his plans after an impressive run of shoots with Apple, Nike, Adidas, Amiri, Puma, Amazon and Boss Hugo over the last several years.
Born in Ghana and raised in Atlanta, model Eric Brynne has had a storybook experience in the modeling industry getting his start on a whim and establishing himself with some of the top brands in the world as a Mavrick Artists Agency Model.
“My modeling stuff took off even though I didn’t have a passion for it. So when I got into modeling I really didn’t like it. Even though it’s cool, I didn’t really like it because I felt like I was still trying to find myself,” Eric Brynne explained.
After standing in with a friend for moral support at a modeling audition, Eric Brynne was plucked from obscurity after being noticed by the agency’s scouts.
The contract offer was good but Eric Brynne was still attending school at Georgia State University. He turned down the offer and told them he had to finish his engineering degree, but they liked Eric so much they agreed to wait until he finished school.
After finishing school Eric Brynne avoided the 9 to 5 jobs and moved to Los Angeles to establish himself as a model.
Eric Brynne Has Modeled For Some Of The Biggest Companies In The World Nike, Apple, Adidas, Amiri, Amazon, Puma and More
“In the beginning it wasn’t really great, I kind of had to learn. I learned all the grips of modeling and everywhere you put me I learned fast. My agency is Mavrick Artist Agency in Beverly Hills, they helped me land my first big gig with Adidas in New York,” Eric Brynne said.
“I realized modeling is pretty much the fashion industry and pretty much I love playing with clothes, like wearing stuff and putting fits together and creating. As a model you are a mannequin and people dress you, but I wanted to dress myself and bring out the creativity. So during quarantine I experimented with that and really learned that I love clothes and I love being creative. “
Eric Brynne’s experiences modeling and working with clothes helped him find another interest in design and creating his own brand, Hellfighter. During the COVID lockdown he experimented with that interest, even applying some of the skills he learned while earning his engineering degree.
“I started putting fits together and posting it on Instagram and people started following me. Right now that’s on pause for my real estate interest, but that should be back in effect early next year,” Eric Brynne explained. “I feel like the engineering degree helps me in terms of being creative in real life and it gives me courage and confidence in what I want to do. It helps me create and recreate in my life. We are all engineers of our lives as humans and we constantly grow and evolve and it’s not always smooth. But the degree has helped me go harder because I know that I always have something to fall back on.”
]]>Surpaul Cottrell released his life experience behind bars in seven books that captured his journey from the streets to falling in and out of love.
He self-published: “Surviving the Dating Game;” “The Cottrell Method: Implementing Healthy Habits into Your Life;” “Jaws of Death;” “State of Addiction: Restorative Justice from the Mind of an Ex-Drug Dealer;” “I Love You Doesn’t Mean Shit;” “Beaver Fever;” and “Lessons: The Tools to a Healthier Life, Business and Future.”
“I grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I played on both sides of the fence and started selling drugs when I was 12. I destroyed my community. I didn’t have to hustle, that was a choice that I made. I have loving parents that would give me the world if I asked. Living on both sides of the fence landed me in prison for over a decade, starting in 2007 for drug trafficking. Prison transformed my life. I took a negative and turned it into something positive. I started a publishing company behind the prison walls and have since become a motivator and a mentor to many prisoners, friends, family and clients.”
All books are now available for purchase on Amazon with eBooks available on his website, www.cottrellvision.com.
The emcee/actor appears as the headliner in the Nylite50 artist series.
“Tretorn’s Nylites are a true classic that have been a staple in my shoe rotation since I was a kid,” says Benjamin. “It’s great to celebrate the brand’s heritage for their 50th-anniversary campaign.”
The Nylite sneakers are available at Tretorn’s online store ($70 – $85).
“André 3000 Benjamin is a multi-faceted artist and the embodiment of a true style icon,” said Natasha Fishman, EVP Marketing ABG, owner of the Tretorn brand. “With his personal connection to the brand and an artist known worldwide for a unique form of self-expression, he is the ideal partner for the fall campaign and as the headlining artist in the Nylite50 series.”
]]>André 3000 Benjamin tells his #NYLITE50 story.
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