#rap the hip hop ambassador

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Rap x Prince D child 💜💖

[trollexfangirl]

The Funk Twins and their girlfriends!! 😊😊😊♥️♥️♥️

Jussy belongs to @jade-green-butterfly

Rap belongs to me

Cooper and Prince D belongs to DreamWorks

[gerogerigaogaigar]

In the wake of the Drake/Kendrick beef its become clear that a lot of people here don't know what hip-hop is and/or don't know how to listen to it. Instead of dunking on people's ignorance I'd like to offer up an educational opportunity. Hip-hop can be difficult to get into if you come from an exclusively white and rock oriented upbringing. It simply listens differently than other popular music and you have to learn how to listen to it. This is honestly true of all music, but white america grows up with modern rock and pop that more or less derive their structure from tin pan alley music of the early 1900's. Hip-hop is a derivative of the 70's disco scene. Disco had an even more dance oriented feel than the funk that it spun off from. And funk was already more rhythm heavy than the Soul and Rhythm & Blues that birthed the funk scene.

Hip-hop is, first and foremost, a black artform and I am not black. So I'm not trying to position myself as a community ambassador or anything, but I do get that there are some barriers that white suburban kids face when it comes to getting into hip-hop. I also know that I am very, very into hip-hop so being a suburban white kid is clearly not an excuse for dismissing an entire artform. And racism isn't something you are it's something you do. So its time to stop talking about Weird Al and Eminem* whenever someone asks if you like rap. Right now it is time to learn how to listen.

*all due respect to eminem, he's actually really good, but we aren't talking about white rappers right now

When listening to rap one of the first things you need to pay attention to is the rapper's flow. A rapper's instrument is their voice, but unlike what you may be used to rap vocals are part of the percussion. In the songs included below, try to listen for how the vocals create a rhythmic counterpoint to the instrumentals. and listen for how rappers use rhyme as well as rhythm to create a pleasing cadence. Don't worry about what they're saying, listen to how they say it.

All Caps We start with All Caps, an absolute beast of a song. MF DOOM meets the frantic energy of the beat with a steady even flow that feels effortless. DOOM interlocks Rhyme schemes and uses matching vowel sounds throughout the verses to create the illusion that he is just dropping thoughts off the top of his head. The maneuver he pulls in the last stanza always blows my mind. making a *pop* sound to onomatopoetically match the vowel sound in pot, got, and snot while also rhyming troubles and bubbles.

A Milli Next up is Lil Wayne. Much like DOOM he can bury rhyme schemes for days, but instead of a smooth even flow he goes in bursts of frantic energy to contrast the very steady beat.

Ultimate Denzel Curry is probably one of the best in the trap scene and Ultimate is an early track where he is nailing the lazy beat, angry delivery thing. his shouted couplets overlay the trilled snare to create a texture that is actually very typical of trap music.

Izzo (H.O.V.A.) Jay-Z has a triumphant tone and a sing-songy cadence to his voice. He tends to match the percussive parts of his raps to the downbeat of the drums and it further emphasizes the strings from the Jackson Five sample and his more melodic lilting.

Bad Character You might notice that Quasimoto sounds... uh... well its Madlib with his voice pitched up. Weirdly Quas has a totally different cadence than Madlib. The timbre of his voice is so distinctive but he raps so casually. It almost feels like he is disconnected from the beat, but he's still right on it. It is a weird quirky atmosphere.

ATliens ATliens is the first song on the list with multiple rappers on it. Big Boi is a master of the straightforward 90's gangsta style while Andre 3000 has a supernatural sense for where he is on the beat that allows him to dodge and weave around it. the two of them work together by giving a back and forth between the extreme steadyness of Big Boi and the extreme wonkiness of Andre 3000.

Protect Ya Neck The Wu-Tang Clan had a lot of members and Protect Ya Neck has all of them on it. It would take forever to explain the different styles of the whole Clan so I'm just gonna let you hear it all yourself. even if you can't tell them all apart it is still pretty easy to tell when they pass the mic.

Ready Or Not Wyclef Jean and Ms. Lauryn Hill are two of the best rappers, and also Pras is here. The interpolation of soul hooks that show off Lauryn Hill's singing skills were standard for the group, but Hill could switch from singing to rapping on a dime. Even when they are rapping there is a sense of soul music underlying their music.

Life's A Bitch Another track with a laid back beat. I couldn't tell you when Nas takes a fucking breath in this song. he just goes and goes. everyone on this is so smooth.

Fix Up, Look Sharp Finally I had to get some really rowdy shit on here. Dizze Rascal's flow is so bombastic. he hits every downbeat as hard as possible and almost drowns out the steady snare-kick beat with his voice alone. Like Jay-Z he is also very sing-songy.

To Be Continued ===> Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part4 | Part 5 | Part 6

[astrstqr]

things that make sense in my main drs

𓈀 ៶៶⠀ ⠀ yana dr ⠀ ✸

- my mom is apart of destiny’s child

- i’m practically the beyoncè of kpop

- the sims being realistic looking

- my two story penthouse

- the label/company i’m under is owned by beyoncé and my mom

- idols having beef like western celebrities

- the vibe of the celebrity world is the embodiment of 2016-2019. just fun all year round

- idols having their sort of own little city (basically a mini version of seoul and los angeles mixed together)

- more shows for idols. (like 106 & park, or something similar to love & hip hop without all that extra unnecessary stuff)

- survival shows being fun and entertaining, not just work work work.

- me being the brand ambassador for playstation (free games anyone?)

- people still caring for the library of alexandria so it was never destroyed from laziness

- tv companies still make tv shows similar to the 2000s and early 2010s , just updated to keep up with the times

𓈀 ៶៶⠀ ⠀ bratz dr ⠀ ✸

- all of my member’s moms were in destiny’s child (still including beyoncè , just not kelly and michelle)

- attending and performing at beyoncé’s renaissance tour

- no light pollution (goes for all my drs honestly)

- my royale card (same as a black card but there is no pre-set spending limit)

- me having two mics and in-ear pieces

- me popularizing juicy couture tracksuits and mini skirts in modern fashion

- being in multiple kpop groups mvs

- being known as suga-t because fans think me and suga of bts rap at a similar speed, and how we aren’t afriad to call someone out

- my group being know as the fastest 5th gen group to win soty & roty

- my group literally being the ambassadors for kpop

- my group being known as irl bratz dolls

- my group ranking #1 in popularity

- my group having beef with a whole other group

𓈀 ៶៶⠀ ⠀ etherea dr ⠀ ✸

- the arcane nexus that mysteriously popped up after the celestial war

- the assassination of high king brightblade l

- a burst of energy from the arcane nexus opening the portals back up to the other realms

- the etherean spire (a library just the alexandria)

- a mysterious figure known only as the watcher begins to appear in the dreams of etherea’s most influential leaders

- different types of humans

- giants (thats all i gotta say)

- dragons and leviathans

- hybrids

[svtminji]

SEVENTEEN’s MINJI PROFILE

mizuki doi  ❪ japanese: 土井 瑞希, hepburn: doi mizuki, born august 15, 1995 ❫, known mononymously as minji  ❪ korean: 민지; japanese: ミンジ ❫, is a japanese-american singer based in south korea. she the only female japanese member of the south korean co-ed group seventeen, formed in 2015 by pledis entertainment. known for her energetic and cheerful personality, she has received recognition in both south korea and abroad, and her popularity has been credited with helping to improve relations between japan and south korea. in gallup korea's annual music poll for 2018, minji was voted the 17th most popular idol in south korea, the highest-ranked japanese individual in the poll. she ranked 15th in the 2019 poll. in 2019, minji also ranked as the most popular female k-pop idol in a survey of soldiers completing mandatory military service in south korea.

｡ ﾟ ꒰ঌ ✦໒꒱ ༘*.ﾟ‣     BASIC INFO

୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ NAMES -> birth name — doi mizuki english name — mariana doi cortez hiragana — どい みづき kanji — 土井 瑞希 ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ NAME MEANING -> mizuki — from japanese, 瑞 (mizu) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope”. however, as a girl's name it is most commonly written with the characters for "beauty" and "moon". mariana — is a feminine name of portuguese origin similar to marianna, meaning "star of the sea." traditionally used by families in portuguese and spanish-speaking countries, mariana has been popular in the u.s. since the 1980s. ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ NICKNAMES -> seventeen — mizu, miji, jiji jeonghan — mizuji carats — jinny, human prada, shiba inu parents — mari, mariposa ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ BIRTHDATE & LOCATION -> birthdate — august 15, 1995 age — 28 zodiac sign — leo birthplace — fresno, california, united states hometown — los angeles, california residency — fresno, california ❪ 1995 - 1996 ❫, los angeles, california ❪ 1996 - 2013 ❫, seoul, south korea ❪ 2013 - present ❫ nationality — japanese-american ethnicity — japanese ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ LANGUAGES -> korean — 90% japanese — 95% english — american, 100% spanish — latin america, 80% ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ PHYSICAL DETAILS -> height — 164 cm ❪ 5'5" ❫ weight — 47 kg ❪ 107 lbs ❫ blood type — a negative hair color — brown ❪ naturally ❫ eye color — brown ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ CLAIMS -> face — sana ❪ twice ❫ vocal — sana ❪ twice ❫ / seulgi ❪ red velvet ❫ rap — yeri ❪ red velvet ❫ dance — bada lee ❪ choreographer ❫ / sana ❪ twice ❫ ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ GENDER & SEXUALITY -> gender — female pronouns — she / her sexual orientation — non-labeled relationship status — engaged ❪ est. 2023 ❫

｡ ﾟ ꒰ঌ ✦໒꒱ ༘*.ﾟ‣     CAREER

୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ NAME -> stage name — minji ❪ pronounced meen-jee ❫ hangul — 민지 origin — since she has japanese descent, she wasn’t completely sure on using her birth-name and asked what could be the best possible names for her. minji was soon chosen as it. ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ INDUSTRY WISE -> company — sm entertainment ❪ 2007 - 2013 ❫, pledis entertainment ❪ 2013 - 2020 ❫, hybe labels ❪ 2020 - present ❫ trainee period — 8 years ❪ 2007 - 2015 ❫ dancing period — ballet ❪ 2000 - 2013 ❫, jazz ❪ 2003 - 2013 ❫, pointe ❪ 2009 - 2013 ❫, contemporary ❪ 2007 - 2015 ❫, hip-hop ❪ 2007 - 2015 ❫ ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ ENDORSEMENTS -> prada — brand ambassador graff — ambassador miisha — ambassador espoir — ambassador ysl beauty — muse a'pieu — model wakemake — model ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ SEVENTEEN WISE -> debut age — 19 ❪ seventeen ❫, 22 ❪ solo ❫ group — seventeen subunit — performance unit positions — co-leader, main dancer, visual, face of the group, sub vocalist representative emojis — 🦢 / 🌺 representative color — light blue individual fandom — ministers ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ RANKING -> vocal — 9 / 10 rap — 6 / 10 dance — 10 / 10 visual ❪ korean standard ❫ — 8 / 10 stage presence — 8 / 10 acting — 8 / 10 producing — 4 / 10 songwriting — 7 / 10 choreography — 10 / 10 leadership — 8 / 10 public speaking — 8/ 10 overall ranking — 86 / 100

｡ ﾟ ꒰ঌ ✦໒꒱ ༘*.ﾟ‣     PERSONAL

୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ MBTI -> intp-t, the logician description — a logician ❪ INTP ❫ is someone with the introverted, intuitive, thinking, and prospecting personality traits. these flexible thinkers enjoy taking an unconventional approach to many aspects of life. they often seek out unlikely paths, mixing willingness to experiment with personal creativity. ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ EDUCATION -> whitney high school — 2009 - 2013 ucla — 2016 - 2020 ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ PHOBIAS -> claustrophobia — fear of closed spaces acrophobia — fear of heights autophobia — fear of being alone ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ ALLERGIES -> pollen — flower pollen ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ LIKES -> taking long walks, hard liquor, animal crossing & minecraft, decorating, decluttering, gossip, driving, monster energy, working out, gaming, building lego sets, painting ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ DISLIKES -> being late to events, camping, animal abuse, jump scares, creepy dolls, tomatoes, onions, pickles & pickle juice, playing horror games ୧ ‧₊˚ 🎐 ⋅ FAVORITES -> color — blue, gray & black food — ice cream, bimbimbap, mochi, kimchi, tacos, burritos, tamales drink — mango fruit lemonade, sparkling water, blue raspberry flavored drinks, mountain dew, jarritos movies — the batman, twilight, forest gump, a silent voice, la la land, kill bill, guillermo del toro’s pinocchio, american psycho tv series — criminal minds, euphoria, south park, breaking bad, one piece, jujustu kaisen, spy x family, death note, the crown, the queen’s gambit, teresa, bridgerton, narcos emojis — 🫶🤍👍😭☺️🫡 number — 2 season — fall

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kprofile

Chanel

Stage Name: Chanel (샤넬) 

Birth Name: Nishimura Amour Chanel Shinigami

Legal Name: Nishimura Shinigami (西村死神)

Korean Name: Bahng Cheon (최여신)

English Name: Nishimura (Amour) Chanel

Position: Lead rapper, Center, Visual, Face of the group, Main dancer, Sub Vocalist

Birthday: October 31st, 1997

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Height: 5'11 186 cm

Weight: 56 kg (122 lbs)

Blood type: AB-

MBTI type: INFJ (2022 — taken by members) / INTJ-T + INTJ-A (2019 — taken by herself)

Representative emoji: 🦢

Nationality: Japanese

Sub-Unit: Hip-Hop Team, Performance Team

Instagram: @/chanel_luv_chanel

Chanel's Spotify list: Chanel, Prada, and Dior vibez 

Chanel Facts

— She was born in New York but born to a Japanese mother and father.

— She is the older sister of ENHYPEN's maknae Ni-Ki

— Despite being born in New York, being a American citizen, and living there for 8 years she gave up her American citizenship once she became an idol.

— She left Korea to go back to Japan in 2009 due to her mother's pregnancy but then came back after her mother gave birth.

— She left Japan and became a trainee at Pledis in November 2008.

— Her stage name comes from her Birth name "Chanel" but her mother named her Chanel because it's her favorite brand. 

— Before becoming an Idol she wanted to be a Fashion Designer

— Her and the Chinese Line have met before in China

— Chanel is called the "3rd Gen black swan" because of her stage presence and rap. In one of her raps she called herself the 3rd gen black swan.

— Her original name (at birth) was gonna be Charli

— Pledis wanted her Stage name to be S.C, Akuma, or Cho but she decided to do the opposite and chose Chanel

— Chanel has her driver's license (including an international one)

— Chanel is one of the only producers/composers in the group along side Woozi

— Chanel has credits to SEVENTEEN, Solo, and other kpop groups songs

— She is the only person in the group to be in 2 Sub-Units

— She's called "S.C" because 1. She looks like S.Coups, 2. That was her orginal Stage Name, and 3. Because it's short for Scary Chanel due to her being scary.

— She is a black belt in Taekwondo

— She's good at multiple martial arts due to training when she was younger

— She's in the 97 line of the group (also in the maknae line)

— She's known as the fashion icon of the group (alongside The8)

— She used to do b-boying in Japan for 3 years until she became a trainee

— Out of all her siblings she's closest to Konon

— she lived in American all the way until Ni-Ki was born in 2005 and then her family moved to Japan again but then in 2008 she left to Korea.

— Chanel is very close to Soyeon of (G)I-DLE and all SM artists due to her and Soyeon being in lots of SM collabs

— Chanel has lots of titles received from netizens, her fans, members, and her family

— People say S.coups and Chanel look alike and could possibly be siblings but they don't believe it

— Fans call Chanel and Jeonghan "Momz" because they are both the mothers of the group

— Dior, Prada, Chanel, Celine, and Miu Miu all fought for Chanel to be their Ambassador but Chanel eventually became the Ambassador for all 5

Prada - 2015-2017

Celine - 2018-2020

Dior - 2020 - 2022

Chanel + Miu Miu - 2022 - present

Show more Chanel fun facts...

[svt-rei]

-> REIKO :: PROFILE

BASIC INFO !

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NAMES ->

BIRTH NAME — Takashima Reiko

KOREAN NAME — Kim Rina

HIRAGANA — たかしま れいこ

❪ ★ ❫ NAME MEANING ->

REIKO: from japanese origin, 礼 (rei) meaning "courtesy" and 子 (ko) meaning "child”. Thus, the name Reiko can be interpreted as a child who embodies courtesy and kindness.

RINA: is a feminine name of Korean origin similar to rena, meaning "beloved; joyful; melody".

NICKNAMES ->

nini ❪ by carats ❫, reini ❪ by seventeen ❫, Korea's ambassador ❪ by the korean & international public ❫, human chanel ❪ by carats & public ❫, rina ❪ by parents ❫, sweetheart (by parents)

❪ ★ ❫ BIRTHDATE & LOCATION !

BIRTHDATE — december 3rd, 2000

AGE — 22

ZODIAC SIGN — Saggitarius

BIRTHPLACE — sanya , tokyo, Japan

HOMETOWN — shibuya, Tokyo

RESIDENCY — sanya, tokyo❪ 2000 - 2002 ❫, Shibuya, Tokyo ❪ 2002 - 2014 ❫, seoul, south korea ❪ 2015 - present ❫

NATIONALITY — japanese

ETHNICITY — korean

★ LANGUAGES ->

japanese : 100%

korean : 85%

english : 60%

!! PHYSICAL DETAILS ->

HEIGHT — 164 cm ❪ 5'4" ❫

WEIGHT — 47 kg ❪ 120 lbs ❫

BLOOD TYPE — O negative

HAIR COLOR — black ❪ naturally ❫, black ❪ currently ❫

EYE COLOR — brown

!! CLAIMS ->

face : jennie ❪ blackpink ❫

vocal : kyungjoo ❪ pixy ❫, shannon bae (ex- pledis girlz),

rap : joy ❪ red velvet ❫

dance : yumi ❪ choreographer ❫. , karina balcerzak.

!! GENDER & SEXUALITY ->

GENDER — female

PRONOUNS — she / her

SEXUAL ORIENTATION — pansexual

RELATIONSHIP STATUS — single

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->  CAREER

NAME ->

STAGE NAME — Rei ❪ pronounced RAY-ee ❫

HANGUL — 레이

ORIGIN — since her name is of japanese descent, she wasn’t completely sure if she'd like using her full name yet, At the same felt uncomfortable with her korean name. so she settled for a nickname of hers.

!! INDUSTRY -

COMPANY — SM entertainment (2012-2013) pledis entertainment ❪ 2014 - 2020 ❫, hybe labels ❪ 2020 - present ❫

TRAINEE PERIOD — 2 years, (2011 -2013) 1 years ❪ 2014 - 2015 ❫

DANCING PERIOD — ballet ❪ 2006 - 2015 ❫,pointe ❪ 2007 - 2015 ❫, hip-hop ❪ 2012 - 2015 ❫

!! SEVENTEEN ->

DEBUT AGE — 14 ❪ seventeen ❫, 19 ❪ solo ❫

GROUP — seventeen

SUBUNIT — vocal unit

POSITIONS — main vocalist, visual, face of the group, sub rapper, maknae

REPRESENTATIVE EMOJI — 🐻 / 🥳

REPRESENTATIVE COLOR — light yellow

INDIVIDUAL FANDOM — koko or koko's plural.

RANKING ->

vocal : 9 / 10

rap : 7 / 10

dance : 10 / 10

visual ❪ korean standard ❫ : 9 / 10

stage presence : 8 / 10

acting : 8 / 10

producing : 5 / 10

songwriting : 6 / 10

choreography : 10 / 10

leadership : 7 / 10

public speaking : 9 / 10

overall ranking : 88 / 100

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--> PERSONAL

MBTI ->

enfp-t, the campaigner

DESCRIPTION — Campaigners (enpf's) are true free spirits- outgoing, openhearted, and open-minded. with their lively, upbeat approach to life, they stand out in any crowd. even though they can be the life of the party, Campaigners don’t just care about having a good time. these personality types run deep as does their longing for meaningful, emotional connections with other people.

EDUCATION ->

KAIS Elementary & Middle School ❪ 2005 - 2014 ❫, Hanlim Multi Art School ❪ 2015- 2018 ❫, Seoul National University ❪ 2019 - 2023 ❫

PHOBIAS ->

arachnophobia❪ fear of spiders ❫.

ALLERGIES ->

N/A

LIKES ->

pickles, exercise/working out, simple games, organizing, art, driving,

DISLIKES ->

relish, clutter, mustard , creepy settings, onions, horror games, humidity, being interrupted, the days where she simply cannot focus.

FAVORITES ->

color : yellow, pink & black

food : strawberry ice cream, strawberry’s, hashbrowns, tempura, kimchi, taco triangles, tonkatsu, blueberries, purin, apples and caramel combo.

drink : strawberry sprite, strawberry flavored drinks, dr. pepper, dalgona coffee

movies : pirates of the carribean, knights of the zodiac, spirited away, drive my car, my neighbor totoro, the world of kanako, 20th century girl.

tv series : sweet tooth, love & death, death note, the after party, the summer i turned pretty, emily in paris.

number : 7

emojis : 🥳🤷‍♀️😧😘🤍🤩🫶

season : winter & summer

[rising-dawn]

given name. -- hwang dae-sung | 황대성

known as. -- hwang dawn

name origins. -- 

hwang | 황 | 黃  : a surname with chinese origins; the hanja used means yellow

for dawn, his last name is the title of his family. part of the wealthy elite, his family name identifies him as important in the society in which he grew up. the meaning itself reminds him of the color of gold or even the sun, always shining.

dae-sung | 대성 | 大成 : based on the hanja used; dae meaning great, and sung meaning successful

dawn’s parents named him ‘great success’ with high hopes for their only son. 

dawn | 던 : a name with english origins; meaning the first appearance of light or daybreak

dawn chose his own english name when he was young and though, at the time, he was simply naming himself after a musician he liked, he enjoys the symbolism of it now, meaning a new beginning.

date of birth. -- august 12, 2000

age. -- 22

occupation. -- kpop idol; lead rapper, main dancer, and maknae of phoenix

model; brand ambassador for porsche and dior

education. -- brighton college; dropped out at 16

sexual/romantic orientation. -- heterosexual/romantic

faceclaim. -- kim sunwoo of the boyz

voicelaim(s). -- song mingi of ateez, kim jongseob of p1harmony, mark lee of nct (solo work), song mino of ikon (solo work)

personality description. -- 

+ outgoing, charismatic, cheerful, positive, loyal, encouraging, confident

- childish, egotistical, stubborn, possessive, cocky, impulsive

likes. --  rap & drill music, light rain, baggy clothes, beaches, street food, talking with people, beer, dancing, sleeping late, brighton fc, that fresh dewy smell

dislikes. --  restrictive clothing, slow & sad ballad-y music, super cold days, early dance practice, unwarranted comments on his loved ones, flaky people

interests and hobbies. -- music production, soccer (brighton fc supporter), attempts at surfing

talents and skills. -- dance (hip-hop and formerly ballet), rap, soccer, tennis, can play piano & guitar & violin but a little rusty

family. -- 

father; hwang song-duk

mother; choi nanseolheon

siblings; hwang deiji (daisy of bravheart), hwang molan, hwang jia

relationships. -- kojima umeko (yumi of flora); complicated and unofficial status but he’s pretty sure he’s in love with her

astrology. -- 

sun; ruler of the persona, purpose, and destiny. 

placement in leo : leos have big dreams and are motivated by their love of people. loyalty is a trait that is very important to leos and not only will they be loyal to you, but they expect the same in return. they exude confidence and joy as the sign that is ruled by the sun, they shine with a warmth just the same. 

moon; ruler of emotions. 

placement in capricorn : lunar capricorns are always steady and reliable no matter how turbulent their emotions may be under the surface. these individuals are born with a strong drive to succeed, often at the cost of their emotional well-being.

rising; ruler of one’s outward appearance and first impressions. 

placement in aries : for this sign, their first instinct is to do rather than think. they have an independent air about them and a quickness that comes from their need to charge right at life. they possess a youthful charm and tend to lead with their head.

mercury; ruler of communication. 

placement in leo : this placement is all about communicating with heart. they speak with passion and authority and have a knack for garnering supporters through their warmth and good will. this sign also has a need for creative self expression.

venus; ruler of romance. 

placement in virgo : its the little things in love that make all the difference to this sign. they earn your love by paying attention to the smallest details and working to make the relationship work. they are great listeners and they make it a habit to observe and learn all of your ins and outs.

mars; ruler of drive, aggression, and sex. 

placement in leo : ambition, pride, and passion are the most important for this placement. they go at life with an unmatched drive and will and believe that they have a true calling. also a rather sexual placement, but passion and romance are their main desires.

mbti. --

esfp; the entertainer

entertainers are welcome wherever there’s a need for laughter, playfulness, and a volunteer to try something new and fun – and there’s no greater joy for entertainer personalities than to bring everyone else along for the ride. entertainers can chat for hours, sometimes about anything but the topic they meant to talk about, and share their loved ones’ emotions through good times and bad. if they can just remember to keep their ducks in a row, they’ll always be ready to dive into all the new and exciting things the world has to offer, friends in tow.

[boosqoowoo]

beenzino - like a fool (english lyrics translation)

바보같이 해 do it like a fool

바보같이, 바보같이, 바보같이 like a fool, like a fool, like a fool

바보같이 해, 바보같이 해, 바보같이 해 act like a fool, act like a fool, act like a fool

바보같이 해, 바보같이 해, 바보같이 해 act like a fool, act like a fool, act like a fool

바보같이 해 act like a fool

우린 사업을 바보같이 해 we do business like a fool

바보같이 해, 바보같이 해 act like a fool, act like a fool

바보같이 했다 파파라치 해 you acted like a fool, be a paparazzi

걸렸다, 이 놈, ye i got you, you jerk, ye *beenzino once caught a paparazzi taking a picture of stefanie and him, so he pretended to tie her shoes. this picture later went viral in korea for being "the ideal boyfriend". he could be poking fun at the fact that people idealised this when it was in fact staged. **could also be something a paparazzi said after catching someone acting like a fool

우린 사업을 바보같이 해 we do business like a fool

사실 우연히 사고를 쳤네 actually, i had an accident

알고 한 것처럼 겉으로 보이지만 i thought i could see it from the outside

자세히 보면 난 정답을 몰랐네 but if you look at it in detail, i do not know the answer

기 모아 고민하지 말자, 뭐 살 땐 let's gather our energy and live without any worries

key를 모아 엉겁결에 외제차가 석대 gather the key for a foreign car, but unexpectedly

피규어가 되버렸지, 내 R8 it turned out to be a figure, my R8* *R8 is a model of a car, Audi R8

나는 BMW ambassador네, whoa i am a BMW ambassador, whoa

그러지 말고 바보같이 해, whoa don't live like a fool, whoa

생각했다, 그 새끼처럼 되면 안돼 i thought, 'don't be like those fuckers'

이 새끼들은 맨날 pay me 라 외치지만 나는 주인처럼 행동해 these fuckers always scream out 'pay me', but act like the owner

fool, 내 밑으로 들어와, 난 world wide 로 벌어와 fool, get below me, i earn worldwide

똑똑하면 No, No, No, No 'if i was smart?', no, no, no, no

똑똑해서 No, No, No, No because i was smart? no, no, no, no

문을 쾅 제낀다, 나와 눈이 마주친 다음 slam the door open, then make eye contact with me

내 소리를 듣는다면 무작정 나타난다 if you hear my voice, come out recklessly

도움을 부탁한다면 준비가 되어있다는 뜻 if you ask for help, that means that you're ready

선한 뜻, 악한 뜻, 그딴 건 관심없다 whether good or bad intentions, i don't care about that

바보 셋이 뭘 원하는지 넌 잘 모르겠지만 you don't know what the 3 idiots want

나는 알 듯, 말 듯, 알 듯 whether i know, don't know, or know

하는 찰나에 주변에 플래쉬가 펑펑, 눈물 펑펑 as soon as i did it, there was flashes and tears around me* *flashes from paparazzi or just people's phones, which makes one tear up from the bright lights

난 마치 Michael Jackson, 한 손은 가랭이 사이를 sexy하게 잡고 as if i'm Michael Jackson, one hand grabbing like im sexy* *grabbing crotch dance pose by Michael Jackson

spinning 퓽퓽, 온 힘을 다해 (아이고) 으라차차 spinning poom poom, use all my energy and dance

뱉는 나의 랩은 미친 경지에 올랐던 셋 the three people who reached my level of fast rap

이 정도쯤 되면 돈이 펑펑 쏟아지는 듯 at this rate you're going to spend a lot of money

눈이 돈인 듯, 쏟아지는 듯 가득 채우고 feel your eyes with money, so much that it's spilling

황금 보석 성을 세우고 더 높은 곳을 바라봐줘 build the golden treasure castle and please look up higher* *after spending so much money, please aim higher

목표는 없어, 막 갈기다 보면 된대, 밤새 돈을 펼쳐 놓고 i don't have a goal, i'll just keep grinding, till i can spread the money all night

이 음악에 맞춰 shake that ass, 땀을 흠벅 흘려 this song is like shake that ass, till your sweat is dripping

돈 위에서 뒹굴고 몸에 붙은 돈은 다 네 꺼 roll on top of the money, and all the money stuck on your body is yours

감이 떨어지네, 단독주택이네, 이제 우리 작업실 how dare i lose, our studio is now a detached house

감이 떨어지네, 새벽 운동하듯이 난 track 위를 걷지 how dare i lose, i walk on the track* like im exercising at dawn *pun using 'track', to mean running track or music track

새벽 운동이나 할 겸 계동에 와서 나는 월세를 받지 whether exercising at dawn, or collecting monthly rent at late winter

힙합 노비들의 역사 가치가 한옥처럼 변할 수가 없지 the historical value of hip hop slaves can't change like Hanok* *Hanok is a traditional Korean house, which used to be of low value due to how old it is, but now is wildly valued due to its historical significance

해, 바보같이 해, 바보같이 해 do it, act like a fool, act like a fool

바보같이, 바보같이, 바보같이 해 like a fool, like a fool, act like a fool

우린 사업을 바보같이 해 do business like a fool

바보같이 해, 이 바보야 해 act like a fool, act like a fool

바보같이 했더니 파파라치 flash 가 깔렸어 paparazzi's flash caught it in the middle of acting like a fool

바보같이, 헤 헤 act like a fool

바보같이 막 우린 냅다 갈겼어 like a fool, we were struck apart

바보같이, 바보같이, 바보같이 획 like a fool, like a fool, like a fool

바보같이 해, 바보같이 해 act like a fool, act like a fool

바보같이, 바보같이, 바보같이 해 like a fool, like a fool, act like a fool

우린 사업을 바보같이 해 we do businesses like a fool

바보같이 해, 이 바보야 해 act like a fool, you fool

바보같이 했더니 파파라치 flash가 (펑, 펑, 펑, 펑, 펑, 펑) in the middle of acting like a fool, paparazzi's flash ping ping ping ping ping

바보같이, 바보같이, 바보같이 획 like a fool, like a fool, like a fool

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Misogynoir Did Tory Lanez’ Dirty Work During His Trial

BY KENYATTA VICTORIAPOSTED ON DECEMBER 28, 2022

Tory Lanez’s trial following the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion uncovered the rampant misogynoir in the hip-hop community.

On Friday, December 23, Tory Lanez was found guilty on all three charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm, possession of a concealed, unregistered firearm, and negligent discharge of a firearm, following his 2020 shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The rap artist, legal Megan Pete, first declared Lanez as her shooter on Instagram live during the summer of 2020. She testified during the trial, saying Lanez fired a gun at her feet while shouting “dance b-tch” after a party in California. 

The shooting incident created a massive conversation, but more specifically, pointed out the misogynoir that runs deeply in hip-hop and its online communities. Misogynoir is misogyny aimed toward Black women, so race and gender both play a part.

Read ‘The Treatment of Megan Thee Stallion Further Exposes Society’s Hatred of Black Women.’

During Pete’s testimony, she revealed the damage the incident had done to her mentally and emotionally. “I wish he would have just shot and killed me [rather than] have to go through this torture,” she told the jury. The digital harassment that Megan endured came from various sources, including fellow rappers making fun of the traumatic incident and hip-hop blogs and commentators spreading false information about the situation and the trial. 

“It feels like every man that’s in a position of power in the music industry, even people who are not even rappers, they never cared about what my side of the story was. They immediately took the side of this man and have been giving me hell for the last going on three years,” Megan testified.

During the trial, rap artists such as Joe Budden and 50 Cent (who have been accused of domestic abuse and charged with domestic violence, respectively) shared their thoughts on Pete. This fueled countless comments from outsiders who gave their opinions on the shooting. Since 2020, countless memes, conspiracy theories and hateful commentary about Megan became common on social media, proving why less Black women decide not to come forward about abuse than their white counterparts. The gaslighting and hate that follows their openness becomes too much to bear. 

For Gabby Bulgarelli, senior producer on NPR’s podcast “Louder Than a Riot,” reporting on the trial and seeing the immense amount of false information showed that the hip-hop community does not value Black women. 

“The [m]isinformation that has been reverberating around the internet during this trial is really dangerous because a lot of it is steeped in misogynoir, Bulgarelli told GU. “We have repeatedly seen unreliable sources push narratives aimed at delegitimizing the victimhood of the Black women in this trial [Megan and Kelsey] and reinforcing the power and protection of the Black man who is now the convicted aggressor [Tory]. These narratives have consistently — and could continue to — lead to violence and harm against Black women most notably the rampant cyberbullying both women faced.” 

Tigidankay “TK” Saccoh uses her platform to combat the misogynoir of the trial as much as she can through her Instagram account Darkest Hue. “It was important for me to debunk the claims going around during this trial because there are so many blogs doing the exact opposite,” Saccoh said. “There were so many blogs vilifying Megan for her sex life and portraying her as a liar and a bad person.” 

Some of these blogs and commentators shared false information without fact-checking, which led to thousands of people sharing the posts. Platforms such as RaphouseTV, No Jumper and Say Cheese has had to clarify their tweets due to them being factually incorrect. 

Even now that the jury reached a verdict for the Tory Lanez trial, Say Cheese!, a YouTube account with a hefty following across the video platform, Twitter and Instagram, has shared a petition created by Tory Lanez’s supporters. Lanez’s fans are looking to appeal the ruling and the petition has received over 40,000 signatures. 

“Under the comments, supporters of the petition are misgendering Megan Thee Stallion, accusing her of lying, and calling her misogynistic slurs,” Saccoh says. “A blog like Say Cheese would never share a petition supporting a cop who shot a Black man. These blogs enthusiastically wield misogynoir to pander to their pro-Black man, but anti-Black woman audience members.” 

Kat Tenbarge, a tech and culture reporter at NBC News, found through her coverage of the trial that the desire for virality online has grown to a dangerous place. Spreading misinformation is viewed as just one way to grow acclaim. 

“We’re seeing more and more misinformation play into the public understanding of legal cases, especially ones that involve celebrities,” Tenbarge told GU. “Social media is partially to blame, because blogs will adhere to popular opinions regardless of fact in order to go viral and make money. They are essentially incentivized to spread misinformation to succeed on these platforms. This puts the onus on the people being defamed or being hurt to take action because social media platforms don’t take responsibility for misinformation spread by users.”

Tory Lanez’ trial amplified the necessity of Black women having allies when they are vocal about violence. The trial also made it obvious why women are fearful of speaking about their experiences, as an army of misogynorists waits to tear them down. Now that the trial has reached a verdict, it’s time for more accountability and advocacy for Black women. Our lives are at stake. 

About Kenyatta: Kenyatta Victoria is an entertainment and culture reporter passionate about music, pop culture, and marginalized stories. She has bylines in publications such as Chicago Reader, INSIDER, Girls United, TransLash Media, and the Chicago Tribune.black womenMegan Thee Stallionsocial justicesocial mediaTory Laneztrial

New Year’s Eve Party Style Guide

BY KENYATTA VICTORIAPOSTED ON DECEMBER 27, 2022

Get into the looks!

New Year’s Eve is the last occasion to pop out and wear your best for a kickback or a full-blown party. Knowing what vibe you’re going for when it comes to a look is essential because you want to be picture ready for that countdown into the new year.

Your outfit depends on the dress code on your party invitation. It could range from a complete glam party that calls for a cocktail dress and pumps or a casual friend’s gathering with jeans and a sweater.

Regardless of the event, check out some of our staple pieces that keep you looking stylish and snatched for any New Year’s Eve party.

The Classic Champagne Gold Gown

Gold always stands out for New Year’s Eve because it represents royalty and regalness, so you could never go wrong with a simple gold dress and shoes. 

A Renaissance Style Metallic Dress

As we head to the numerous New Year’s Eve parties, we’re bound to hear some “Cuff It” or “Alien Superstar” by queen Bey, so you might as well embody her fully and wear the shiny metallic dress to show off the entire event. 

Fierce Catsuit

You can never go wrong with a sleek and sexy catsuit, which adds flair to your look with less effort, so you can give body and face and turn heads once you step into the party. 

Sequin Galore

Nothing says fun like sequins, any color will be sure to have you as the center of attention as you dance the night away. 

Corset and Pants Look

A corset will always keep you snatched and comfortable for any occasion, and the pants add a more casual look that keeps you warm and cozy. 

Sweater Dress and Thigh High Boots

The classic New Year’s look is the sweater dress and thigh-high combo, also adding a classic bag that matches the boots help bring the look together. 

Bodycon Dress

The staple bodycon dress is consistently a go-to for the new year because it doesn’t take much thought and pairs well with any shoe. It always stands out when the dress comes in patterns and bright colors. 

About Kenyatta: Kenyatta Victoria is an entertainment and culture reporter passionate about music, pop culture, and marginalized stories. She has bylines in publications such as Chicago Reader, INSIDER, Girls United, TransLash Media, and the Chicago Tribune.black fashionblack womenclothinglookbookmood boardwinter

GU Jams: Ar’mon Warren Is Preparing for Bigger and Better In 2023

BY KENYATTA VICTORIAPOSTED ON DECEMBER 27, 2022

The R&B singer credits real-life experiences to motivation in music.

For Ar’mon Warren, music fell into his lap way before YouTube. He began singing at three years old and playing the piano and drums with his little brother Trey. Church laid the foundation for his passion for the technical side of music, like the importance of tone and the difference between sopranos, altos and tenors. 

In his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, he reflected on the limited opportunities for music and decided to take matters into his own hands. Back then, iPhones were expensive and out of reach, so Warren and his brother used to record and post content from a Samsung Galaxy until they finally convinced their mother to purchase an iPhone so they could post their content on Vine (yes, Vine). 

Being in his teens, Warren had no clue that singing on the internet would catapult him into a long career and presence in the public eye where he could do what he truly loves: music. But his story does not end there. The 25-year-old has been in the YouTube game for about 10 years, becoming a veteran, and his new chapter has begun. 

He also became a father to his daughter Legacy, preparing him to fully branch out as an independent artist. “We’re doing our solo thing right now,” Warren told GU. “Different moments in our [lives] led us to write songs that we feel are personal.”

Through those personal experiences, the genre that keeps him motivated to tell his story is R&B. Now, of course, there is a meaningful conversation surrounding the topic of the state of the genre. Still, Warren is definitely on the side of knowing it’s not dead, but it keeps him inspired. 

“If you understand music, you could never get bored with R&B,” he said. “I love the production, how singers can put backgrounds [and] the way it’s melodic.” 

He’s always open to everlasting learning, which encouraged him to make as much music as possible, leading him to score his first Billboard hit No. 11 for digital sales for his song “Hol’ It Down,” featuring his muse Reginae Carter. 

While Warren was in the studio creating music, his producer Dwayne “D2” Washington, knew he found the right song for him. “He called me and was like, ‘Yo, I think I got it, I think I got the one,” he said. At that moment, he realized that was the type of hands-on collaboration that kept him inspired and encouraged when creating new music. 

Warren knew he wanted the song to start with Carter expressing her wants and needs within a relationship, “I need you to reciprocate the energy that I’m going to reciprocate, because if you don’t, then I’m gonna be mad all the time, ‘cause I’mma be like ‘dang I wanna do this for him,’”  she said in the song. 

That intro leads to the rest of the song’s flow, sharing his perspective of how he will hold down his relationship. He reflected on how in the past, he was not inspired to get into the studio before. Still, once he started dating Carter, she brought that spark back into what he loved about making music: real-life experiences. 

“She allowed me to be an artist,” Warren told GU. “She doesn’t push me to be anything but myself.” 

Through his musical journey, he’s been able to find confidence in the work he puts into every melody and hook that prepped him for the music industry. “I feel like God put me through a developmental stage to where I know that I can’t just drop a song and think [that’s it],” he said. 

Warren realizes now that it takes more, and with the work, a proper roll-out, and his fans’ massive support, anything is possible. “I challenged myself to be a better father, person and artist,” he said. Now he’s ready to be bigger and better. 

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2023 Stellar Awards Set to Premiere on Stellar Network on July 30, BET on August 6, and Bounce TV on September 3rd

Stellar Awards 2023 Co-Hosts Jonathan McReynolds & Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions.

            CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN GOSPEL MUSIC: WINNERS OF THE 38TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS REVEALED, WITH PASTOR MIKE, JR. SWEEPING THE CEREMONY WITH EIGHT TROPHIES

      Other Multiple Winners Include DOE and Zacardi Cortez with Three Awards; Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin and Tye Tribbett with Two Trophies Each 2023 Stellar Awards Set to Premiere on Stellar Network on July 30, BET on August 6, and Bounce TV on September 3rd

     LAS VEGAS, NV – The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 2023 Stellar Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power of Gospel music to life. During a star-studded ceremony held at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena, the winners in nine categories were awarded statues, highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of Gospel music artists and industry professionals.

        The show opened with an electrifying performance of "Miracles'' and "Impossible" by Kierra Sheard Kelly and Pastor Mike Jr., the night's biggest winner. Pastor Mike, Jr. earned eight awards for his work on the album “Winning,” released under Blacksmoke Music Worldwide. The project was named Album of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, while Pastor Mike, Jr. also took home the prestigious Song of the Year Presented by McDonald’s, Artist of the Year Presented by AT&T Dream In Black, Male Artist of the Year, Contemporary Male Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year awards.

      DOE, who entered the industry with her family as a member of the group Forever Jones, praised her way to solo success earning three trophies, including the Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Presented by Walmart, Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, and Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year for her album “Clarity,” released under Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration. Zacardi Cortez also brought home three statues, earning awards for Traditional Male Artist of the Year Presented by Bevel (a P&G Brand), Traditional Album of the Year, and Praise and Worship Song of the Year for his album “Imprint,” on Blacksmoke Music Worldwide.

       The collaborative effort of Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin resulted in their joint album “Kingdom Book One” on Tribl Records/Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Inspiration winning in two categories: Duo/Chorus Group of the Year Presented by P&G and Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year.

            Tye Tribbett. Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions.

        Tye Tribbett also brought home two awards, including Producer Of The Year Presented by Aflac and Recorded Music Packaging Of The Year for his project “All Things New,” released by Motown Gospel.

         Lena Byrd Miles earned the New Artist of the Year award for her My Block Records project “Brand New;” Bishop T.D. Jakes won Special Event Album Of The Year for his project “T.D. Jakes Presents ‘Finally Loosed’ on Dexterity Sounds; co-host Tasha Cobbs Leonard won Praise And Worship Album Of The Year for her work on “Hymns,” released by TeeLee Records/Motown Gospel; Lecrae’s work on "Church Clothes 4" with Reach Records earned him a trophy for Rap Hip Hop Gospel Album Of The Year.

           Additional categories were awarded during the Stellar Awards Pre-Show festivities. Dottie Peoples received the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award, and Dr. Teresa Hairston paid tribute to the late Keith “Wonderboy '' Johnson as she announced the winner for Quartet of the Year, which Johnson won posthumously for his project "Restructure, Renew Reunion” on Blacksmoke Music Worldwide. More artists and Gospel radio professionals who received Stellar Award statues this year were announced; a complete list of winners is available at www.stellarawards.com.

          In addition to the award recipients, special honorees were recognized for their invaluable contributions to the Gospel music industry. CeCe Winans received the prestigious Aretha Franklin Icon Award Presented by State Farm, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact. Winans also gave a moving performance of her song “Goodness of God,” from her album “Believe For It.” Reverend Dr. Milton Biggham was honored with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Verizon in recognition of his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Additionally, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones was presented with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.

          Natalie Grant. Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions.

        Show co-hosts McReynolds and Cobbs Leonard delivered huge performances that will uplift and inspire audiences worldwide, while Walmart’s Black and Unlimited platform provided viewers with an exclusive Reunion Tour preview performance featuring Franklin, Tribbett and Israel Houghton brought the house down! Viewers can also look forward to powerhouse performances by Charles Jenkins, DOE, Dottie Peoples, Isaac Carree, Jevon Dewand and The TrapStarz, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, Zacardi Cortez, and Zak Williams & 1 Akord. Performing on the AT&T Emerging Voices stage, Byrd Miles, Bishop S.Y. Younger, and Victory will delight viewers with their rich vocals and undeniable stage presence.

       Presenters for the evening include Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Brian Courtney Wilson, Erica Campbell, Isabel Davis, James Fortune, Koryn Hawthorne, Jason Clayborn, NOTKARLTONBANKS, Shirley Caesar and Travis Greene.

     Naomi Raine performs. Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions.

          AT&T Dream in Black proudly serves as the presenting sponsor for the 38th Annual Stellar Awards. Additionally, esteemed companies such as Aflac, GM, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Spotify, State Farm, Verizon, and Walmart joined as supporters of this year's program.

      The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrates the rich diversity and unwavering spirit of Gospel music, showcasing its profound impact on audiences worldwide. The winners and honorees exemplify the power of faith, talent, and dedication within the Gospel music community. This year's ceremony will touch the hearts of viewers across the nation when it premieres on the newly launched Stellar Network on Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. ET (available on Charter Spectrum, Verizon Fios, and Xumo Play), followed by a broadcast on BET on Sunday, August 6 at 8 p.m. ET and on Bounce TV on Sunday, September 3 at 1 p.m. ET. 

        The show will also be broadcast nationally from August 7, 2023, to September 10, 2023, through TV syndication. The Stellar Awards Blue Carpet Special hosted by Jekalyn Carr and will be televised on Stellar Network on July 30 at 5 p.m. ET. Viewers may check with their local provider for availability.

       The 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Executive in Charge of Production and Producer. Michael A. Johnson serves as Producer and Director.

        For more information about the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, please visit www.stellarawards.com. Stay connected and follow the Stellar Gospel Music Awards on social media: @thestellars on Instagram and Twitter, and Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Facebook.

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From Beats to Eats: Exploring Hip-Hop's Flavorful History with Food

Introduction:

Hip-hop culture has always been a creative force that transcends music. It has influenced fashion, language, and even culinary trends. Food has played an integral role in the history of hip-hop, serving as a source of inspiration, cultural expression, and a symbol of identity. In this blog post, we will take a flavorful journey through hip-hop's history with food, exploring how it is referenced in their songs, and the significance it holds within the genre.

1. Roots of Hip-Hop's Culinary Influence:

Hip-hop emerged from the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, where the cultural fusion of African, Caribbean, and Latin American influences was evident. These diverse culinary traditions became woven into the fabric of hip-hop, shaping its identity and creative expression. As artists embraced their cultural heritage, food became a powerful metaphorical tool, symbolizing community, struggle, and success.

2. Mouthwatering Lyrics:

Food-related references in hip-hop lyrics are abundant and span across various sub-genres. From iconic rappers like The Notorious B.I.G. rapping about "Juicy" burgers to Lil Wayne's clever wordplay with "Beetlejuice" and "sushi," food serves as a vibrant metaphor to convey messages of wealth, status, and indulgence. Exploring the colorful and inventive use of food in hip-hop lyrics provides a unique lens into the genre's creativity and wordplay.

3. Food as Cultural Expression:

Food in hip-hop is more than just clever wordplay; it reflects cultural identity and pays homage to ancestral roots. Artists often use traditional dishes and flavors to connect with their heritage, celebrating their origins and promoting cultural diversity. Whether it's Puerto Rican mofongo, Jamaican jerk chicken, or Southern soul food, hip-hop artists embrace their cultural cuisines as a way to connect with their audience and express their unique backgrounds.

4. The Rise of Food Entrepreneurship:

Hip-hop's influence extends beyond lyrics and beats; it has also made its mark in the culinary world. Many artists have ventured into the food industry, opening restaurants, launching food product lines, or becoming ambassadors for food-related initiatives. This entrepreneurial spirit not only showcases their passion for food but also contributes to community development and economic empowerment.

5. Food as a Reflection of Social Issues:

Hip-hop has always been a voice for social change and a platform for addressing societal issues. Similarly, food references in hip-hop often shed light on food inequality, poverty, and the struggles faced by marginalized communities. Through their lyrics, artists bring awareness to the challenges of food deserts, unhealthy eating habits, and the need for food justice, inspiring dialogue and action.

Conclusion:

Food has been an integral part of hip-hop's history, providing a rich tapestry of cultural references, metaphors, and social commentary. It serves as a powerful tool for artists to express their identity, celebrate their heritage, and shed light on pressing social issues. As hip-hop continues to evolve, the relationship between food and the genre will undoubtedly remain vibrant and influential, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of both music and culinary arts.

Remember, this blog post only scratches the surface of hip-hop's history with food. Dive deeper, explore iconic lyrics, and discover the mouthwatering world where beats meet eats.

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2017 : EXO at Award Shows Pt. 2

OCTOBER 2017

171023 - Billboard Radio China - LAY

Top 10 Chinese Songs of the Year - Sheep

NOVEMBER 2017

171102 - Elle Style Awards - KAI

Red Carpet

EXO - Super K-pop Group Award + Popularity Award

171103 - Korean Popular Culture & Arts - EXO

EXO Full Cut [1]

EXO - Prime Minister's Commendation

EXO - Ko Ko Bop

Backstage

Ending

171115 - Asia Artist Awards - EXO, D.O.

Red Carpet

EXO Full Cut - The Eve + Ko Ko Bop + Encore +Daesang Award – Music + Fabulous Award + Popularity Award – Music + Popularity Award – Actor (D.O.)

EXO - Daesang Award

EXO - Popularity Award

EXO - Fabulous Award

D.O. - Popularity Award – Actor

171222 - Esquire 'Man At His Best' Awards - LAY

Lay Full Cut - Red Carpet + Man of the Year Award + Offstage Cuts

171125 - Blue Dragon Film Awards - D.O.

D.O. - Best New Actor - My Annoying Brother

D.O. as Presenter

celebs_pick Instagram Update

Highcutstar Instagram Update

171129 - Mnet Asian Music Awards in Japan - EXO-CBX

Red Carpet [1] [2] [3] [4]

EXO-CBX Full Cut

EXO-CBX - Intro + Hey Mama

EXO-CBX - Bridge Perf. + Ka-CHING! Remix ver.

EXO - Global Fans' Choice

EXO-CBX - Thank You Stage

Ending Finale Self Camera

Backstage

Celeb's Pick x Naver Fashion Beauty Fashionista Award - Sehun

Sehun - Global Icon

DECEMBER 2017

171201 - Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong - EXO, Chen

Star Countdown D-2 by EXO

Opening

EXO Full Cut [mega]

Red Carpet [1] /[1] [1stlook Instagram Update]

Microwave EXO

Chen & Dynamic Duo - Nosedive

Chanyeol & SOYOU - Stay With Me

EXO - The Eve + Ko Ko Bop

EXO - I See You (KAI Solo) + Kinetic Perf. + Power (Remix Ver.)

Chen & Dynamic Duo - Best Collaboration Award - Nosedive

EXO - Album of the Year - The War

Ending

Ending - Self Camera [1] [2]

Chen & Dynamic Duo - Thank You Stage

EXO - Thank You Stage

EXO - Artist Zone

Press Conference

171202 - Melon Music Awards - EXO, Chen

Red Carpet

EXO Full Cut [1] /[1]

EXO Performance Cut - Forever + The Eve + Ko Ko Bop

Chen & Dynamic Duo - Best Rap/Hip Hop Award - Nosedive

EXO - Top 10 Artists Award

EXO - Netizen Choice Award

EXO - Best Dance Male Award - Ko Ko Bop

EXO - Artist of the Year

Award Behind Cut

EXO praising Haeunnie backstage

171203 - Tencent Video Star Awards - LAY

Red Carpet + Album of the Year (Sheep)

Backstage

171208 - Macau International Film Festival - D.O.

Greeting Video as Talent Ambassador

Red Carpet [1] [2]

Interview

D.O. Full Cut [Fancam]

iQiyi All-Star Carnival 2017 - EXO

EXO - Most Popular Asian Group

Philippine K-pop Awards - EXO

EXO - Best Male Group

Peeper x Billboard Korea‬ Award - Sehun

Sehun - December Top K-Pop Artist Award (Individual)

Asia Model Festival Awards - Chanyeol

Chanyeol & Punch - Asia OST Popularity - Stay With Me

PART 1

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Papoose presents 50 Years of Hip Hop – A Celebration of What's to Come – the 40/40 Club – New York, NY – April 13, 2023

The 50th anniversary of hip-hop marks a significant milestone for a cultural movement that has transformed music, fashion, and art across the globe. Originating in the South Bronx of New York City in the early 1970s, hip-hop emerged as a voice for marginalized youth to express themselves through music, dance, and graffiti art. Since then, hip-hop has become a cultural phenomenon that continues to evolve and break down barriers. Papoose is a rapper who has made significant contributions to the hip hop community that goes beyond music.

The Brooklyn rapper gained popularity in the early 2000s for his mixtapes which showcased his natural talent for storytelling. His intricate wordplay and lyrical ability earned him a loyal fanbase in the underground hip-hop scene. His dedication to preserving the genre's history and legacy has cemented him as a pillar in the community, making him a perfect fit for the role as Head of Hip Hop.

On January 24th, 2023, TuneCore, the leading digital distribution and music publishing service for independent artists, announced a new partnership with the legendary rapper, naming him Head of Hip-Hop for the company. In his new role, Papoose will report to Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, and will lead the company’s Artist Ambassador program for Hip-Hop, making him responsible for scouting rising talent, overseeing artist education and act as a brand advisor for TuneCore.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip-hop, Papoose and TuneCore linked up to commemorate the incredible milestone and celebrate the rap giants belated birthday and new role as Head of Hip Hop for the music platform. Held at the notorious 40/40 Club in NYC, the event pulled in hip hop juggernauts and various pioneers in the community, including Remy Ma, Fabolous, Jim Jones, Ja Rule, Melle Mel, Doug E. Fresh, Mona Scott Young, Consciousness, Rocky Bucano, Bishop Whitehead and many more. Throughout the night DJ Trase spun tracks from the 80's-90s, setting up the perfect tone for a night of nostalgia and celebration.

To kick off the event, Rocky Bucano from the Universal Museum of Hip Hop presented Papoose with the "Hip Hop Artist Executive Award," recognizing the artists contribution to the genre and the community. To open up the lineup of performances, Papoose introduced his TuneCore recruits, rappers Manson Thugication and K Goddess.

The up-and-coming rappers set the tone for the night with raw lyricism and flow that only native New Yorkers bare. As the night went on Papoose introduced icon after icon to the stage, including Melle Mel, Ja Rule, Fabolous, Jim Jones, Maino, Remy Ma and Doug E. Fresh. Each bringing energetic and captivating performances that instantly brought the crowd back to the golden era of Hip Hop.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we reflect on its impact on society and culture, and recognize the contributions of the pioneers and visionaries who have helped shape the progressive movement. We look forward to seeing what Papoose’s new role at TuneCore will do for the community and wish him a happy belated birthday.

Natalie Orozco

Copyright ©2023 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: April 21, 2023.

Photos by Thomas Gracia © 2023. All rights reserved.

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#3 It's been Busy Times for BTS during the last Year - j-hope

J-Hope will be starting his military obligations any day now. As you see here, he's already cropped off those beautiful wavy tresses. He was visiting JK April 4th, with Tae and showed off his new look on Weverse!

You know when the hair goes...the clock is ticking...

Anywayssss

During the last year, he's been quite busy with various projects and provided us with a lot of content to keep OT7 busy thinking of him once he's enlisted.

July 15th,2022 he released His second Album Jack In The Box, the first of the OT7 to stand up to their promise to publish some of the projects they've been resting on the shelf for that opportune moment!

Currently, on this album, More, Arson, and = Equal Signs are the most listened-to tracks on Spotify.

I really respect how strong his statement is in =Equal Signs and wish everyone felt that way!

He presently has just over 8.4 million subscribers on Spotify.

Arson ranked 96th the first week on Billboards Hot 100, and ranked at No. 17 on Billboard 200 under the Top Album category.

He performed his tracks at the 2022 Lollapalooza event with great success. His stage presence was powerful and while he might have been nervous performing on his own, you sure couldn't tell.

February 2023, J-Hope became Louis Vuitton's House Ambassador, and we were gifted with some beautiful shots. These were just teasers and should have prepared us for the months ahead, but really didn't.

August 2022 J-Hope was featured in W Korea's Magazine. Showing a MUCH more mature...sophisticated vision than we've seen before, which just proves our Bangtan Boys are youthful in spirit but are truly men now! He sure suits frosted tips doesn't he?

As a parting gift before he starts his military commitments, he collaborated with J. Cole and on March 3rd, 2023, they released the single on the street. In just a month it has had over 61 million plays on Spotify and reached #60 on Billboard's Hot 100 during its first week of release, as well, reached No.1 on two other different Billboard rankings – R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and the Rap Digital Song Sales lists.

J-Hope Me, Myself &...Concept Shots

j-hope connects more with the dangerous, dark and brooding side, in his MM& Concept shots. Who thinks he'd make a great Marvel or DCC Superhero or villain?

April 18, 2023 J-Hope joined the military, and posed with his second family.

Jin came out and joined them for the group photo, and Jung Kook came back from LA where he's been recording just to see him off. 2025 cannot come soon enough for ARMYs. Two down - Five to go!

I love how strong their support is for one another that they all make sure they're there for that most important date in their lives that they all must face. How lovely they face it together.

I'm so proud of everything they've accomplished and know they will do so much more in the future too!

They are a perfect example of what LOVE is all about!

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Meet the Hip Hop Trolls

King Icy (voice actor- Ice Cube)

His daughter Princess Bling (voice actress- Nicki Minaj)

Hip Hop ambassador Rap (voice actress- Ynairaly Simo)

Her older brother/scientist Trey (voice actor- Booboo Stewart)

Rap and Trey older cousin Dull Ring (voice actor- Jaden Smith)

Location: Hip Hop Alley

Description of Hip Hop Trolls: they're like Pop Trolls,but have markings all over their face and wear hip hop like clothing

Fun Fact: Rap as electric powers and Dull Ring is a rock expert