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::Black ≠ Suspicious:: Million Hoodie March. Union Square NYC. March 21, 2012

Photo by J. Quazi King

http://quazimottoonwax.tumblr.com/

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Aye Verb v.s. Hitman Holla: "King of the Arch"

Posted by: Reshod K. Robinson (@IamEyeKonic)

Presented by Chase Productions in conjunction with Smack and URL (Ultimate Rap League: the world’s most respected MC battle arena) the event took place at The Ambassador Nightclub and lived up to all the hype. 

The former friends went at each other’s throats for 35 minutes in what is being hailed as possibly the rap battle of the year!  If you have never experienced a rap battle for yourself this is a great way to introduce yourself one of the oldest artistic expressions of rap.  In my opinion, the movie 8 Mile was inspired by epic rap battles such as this one!

Click the picture below to watch this extraordinary battle.  Afterwards, please feel free to weigh in and tell us who you feel won the battle and should be considered the “King of the Arch” via Twitter at @EGOMag.  Saint Louis; stand up, support your own, and be proud!!! 

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EGOMAG Winter 2012 Vol.2 Issue #6

Fashion - Jacquelyne Craig presents: Blaq Séance

Music - Dondria

More - Kingsley

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These are just some of the social photographs that were taken during the Blaq Seance Fashion Show. Look for the more pictures and the full article including information about Jacquelyne Craig herself, the show, and the featured designers in the next issue of EGO Mag!

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The latest issue of EGO is almost ready!!! This issue will feature internet blogging sensation Kingsleyyy, The Blaq Seance Production (Produced by Jacquelyne Craig) our featured story on So So Def recording artist Dondria, and much more....stay tuned!

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T-Pain: "Drowning Again"

Posted By: Reshod K. Robinson

As his promotional tour winded down, T-Pain stop the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform his latest single “Drowning Again”.

The song has been getting a lot of notoriety because it is sung in entirety without the use of T-Pain’s signature, autotune. 

“Drowning Again” is the latest single off of Pain’s 4th studio album entitled RevolveЯ which was released on December 2nd to mixed reviews.  T-Pain stated that the two R's in the word, RevolveЯ have been capitalized so that in the middle, it says "evolve", indicating that T-Pain has evolved as an artist and as a person in the period from Thr33 Ringz up till RevolveЯ.

Click the picture below to view the live performance.

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Busta Rhymes: Why Stop Now Video Contest

Posted by: Reshod K. Robinson

It appears that Busta Rhymes has gone “flipmode” on us once again.  The New York based rapper recently inked a lucrative and ground breaking deal with powerhouse YMCMB and new comer to the music industry Google Music.

“It’s an unbelievably groundbreaking deal, [there’s] never been a deal done like this before, where the most powerful search engine in the world combines with the most powerful record company in the world,” said Rhymes of the dual collaboration.

Rhymes’ next album, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) 2: End Of The World, is scheduled to debut through Google Music sometime in the first quarter of the new year (insiders are projecting).  The first single of the highly anticipated LP is a track entitled “Why Stop Now” which features Busta’s new label mate Chris Brown who reached out to Busta for his Top 10 single “Look At Me Now” which was released earlier this year.

To build additional hype, the former Leaders of the New School hypeman has issued a challenge to all of his fans.

1.        Grab the track.

2.      Learn the verse.

3.       Film yourself. (Performing the first verse)

4.      Upload it to YouTube

5.      youtube.com/SpitLikeBustaRyhmes

Busta himself will pick winners to be in the official music video for “Why Stop Now”.  Click below to view the official contest video more details and good luck to those of you brave enough to try to Spit Like Busta Rhymes!!!

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Busta Rhymes: Why Stop Now

 Posted by: Reshod K. Robinson

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Wale – Bait Remix Feat. 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz

MMG has released the official remix to Wale's smash hit "Bait" feat industry heavy hitters 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz!

Listen to the track and give us your feedback!

Artwork by Jolease Marshall Jr.

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Kanye & Jay-Z: Rip the Runway

Posted by Reshod K. Robinson

Just in case you missed it, we have uploaded the Watch the Throne performance from the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011.

In addition, we also have Kanye West’s solo performance of “Stronger” that was originally scheduled in 2007 but cancelled due to the untimely death of his mother.

Both performances are on our EGO Mag TV page via YouTube.  Click either picture below to be directed there automatically.

Click below for Kanye’s solo performance.

Click below to Watch the Throne.

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Patrice O’Neil: Laugh Now, Cry Later

Posted by: Reshod K. Robinson

The world became a little less funnier today as it has been reported that comedian Patrice O’Neal passed at the age of 41.

Born Patrice Lumumba Malcolm O'Neal, the comedian had been a great influence in the realm of comedy making appearance several TV shows such as "Chappelle Show," "The Office," and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" "The Opie and Anthony" radio show” and numerous standup via Comedy Central where he recently took part in the roast of Charlie Sheen.

Known best for his raunchiness and outspoken demeanor, the comic quickly rose in the ranks of comedians to be reckoned with.  Many people had their eye out for this colossal giant who had drawn comparisons to the like of the late Richard Pryor.

O’Neil announced in October of this year that he had been diagnosed with diabetes after been hospitalized from a stroke.  He never completely recovered from those complications and at 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 29th the comedian died.

O’Neil leaves behind to cherish in his memory his wife, Vondecarlo; his step daughter Aymilyon, sister Zinder, and his mother Georgia, and a great legion of fans.

In a tribute, EGO Mag would like for you all to enjoy a short video of his work as we send out our prayers and deepest sympathies to the O’Neil family.  Click on the photo below.

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EGOMAG Fall 2011 Vol.2 Issue #5 Fashion - Saint Louis Fashion Week: Rebecca Taylor Music - 22 Ro: Romeo Film - 2011 Holiday Movie Menu More - With A Q (Qream by Pharrell)

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Common’s ninth studio album, The Dreamer/The Believer, in stores December 20th.

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Wale ft Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb

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R.I.P. Heavy D a.k.a. The Overweight Lover!

Posted by: Reshod K. Robinson

The Hip Hop industry is tremendously saddened today as one of the entertaining and influential rappers of the ‘90s Heavy D died today at the age of 44.

Born Dwight Arrington Meyers, was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon at collapsing in the stairwell of his home.  Witnesses recall hearing Meyers proclaiming, “I can’t breathe….I can’t breathe,” as others called 911.  Meyers was still conscious when paramedics arrived on the scene.  He died shortly after his arrival.

Heavy D who was the front man for the group ‘Heavy D & the Boyz’ found consistent commercial success throughout his career.  Singles such as “Now That We Found Love” and “That’s The Way You’re Living (When You’re In Living Color)” which became the theme song for the hit Fox sketch comedy show “In Living Color” which showcased up and coming comedians Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, among a slew of others, catapulted Heavy D into Hip Hop immortality.

As a reward for his individual success, many artists sought out to work with the rapper, background singer, producer, and surprisingly agile dancer.  Standout collaborations included being featured on Michael Jackson’s “Jam” and sister Janet’s “Alright”.

Recently, Heavy D had appeared in the recently released box office hit “Tower Heist” which had just been the latest of numerous movie and television cameos he had made since transitioning from rapper to actor.  While wrapping up production on the movie, Heavy D performed at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Wales on October 8, and performed once again later that same month at the BET Awards, his first live performances in 15 years.

At this time rumors are speculating that Meyers has died from a heart attack, these rumors have not been confirmed nor denied by the L.A. medical coroner at this time.

EGO Mag respectfully sends out our condolences to the Meyers’ family during their time of bereavement.  R.I.P. to one of the greatest Hip Hop pioneers of the 1990’s.

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