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Halima Aden ‘First Black Woman In Hijab To Grace Cover Of Essence Magazine’.

December 25, 2019 by Carisha

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Congratulations to Halima Aden for breaking further history today, and pushing the bar as the first Woman of Color to grace Essence Magazine in her hijab. The fashion model who is also a Muslim fashion model is featured on their upcoming January 2020 issue. She is signed to the IMG modeling agency. She has also been featured in several other prominent publications including the cover of Allure and Vogue. The refugee turned super model has surpassed major milestones, and moved to the state of Minnesota at the age of 6. For some of us who may remember she was the beauty who also graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in a burkini and a hijab, earlier this year. It’s refreshing and transcending to see the progressive forwardness in marketing and advertisements.

“Ahhh!! My first cover of 2020 and it’s for

@essence

!! A huge thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly on this historic 50th anniversary cover, I’m so thankful to be the first black hijab wearing woman to be featured on Essence!”

Carisha The Journalist * The People’s Journalist

Female MC ‘Pretty Yellow’ Win’s BET ‘The Next Big Thing’!!!!

September 13, 2019 by Carisha

Celebrity News, Hip Hop, Music, Press

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Carisha The Diva

BET’s ‘The Next Big Thing’ has announced the winner of their artist search. The hip hop docuseries competition, launched with the goal of finding a winning artist, who was diligent and dope enough to secure the bag and a record deal. ‘The up-and-coming artists were subjected to a development boot camp, where they were given access to top vocal coaches, trainers, choreographers, writers, producers, and glam squads to advance their careers. The final step is delivering what one of them hopes is a star-making performance in front of major label scouts’.

The show which aired every Tuesday, hosted panel judges Zaytoven Beats, Grammy winning music producer, Dame Dash, Mogul and part founder of Roc A Fella Records, with famed music executive Tina Davis. Several artists auditioned for the spotlight, but only a handful of contestants made it on the show. Pretty Yellow managed to hold her own every week, and beat out the other contestants on the series. With a sexy girl next door mixed with Hip Hop flavor image, and a hungry appetite to win, the ‘No Hoe’ artist has kept her hustle strong after she made moves on the scene with rapper ‘Curren$y’ in the studio last spring. It’s been nothing but networking, recording and hard work since then and we are all happy for her. Her fans are looking forward to the next chapter in her career!! Her latest EP ‘Up Shit’ is out now on all platforms and has plenty of bops to hold you over for her next album hopefully coming soon. Follow her on Instagram @prettyyellow

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“Lizzo” Slays NPR Tiny Desk Concert!!

August 11, 2019 by Carisha

Music

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Wow!!!!! This girl is really something. We are blessed to know and hear from this talented sensation known as Lizzo. Stephen Thompson was on the scene and gave a fabulous description of the performance. Read and watch the magic below.

“But from the second Lizzo entered the room, fresh off a long interview with Fresh Air’s Terry Gross, she was on: all charm, vibrant and gracious, dressed to the nines and ready to sing her face off. In rehearsal, Lizzo belted out “Cuz I Love You,” the title track from her wonderful new album, with nothing off her fastball; if you were standing six feet away at the time, you’d swear the gale force of her voice was blowing your hair back. She was the star and the mayor rolled into one, at once ingratiating and commanding, as an audience of maybe 25 milled around and prepared to let in the crowd”.

Grammy Award Winning Producer, Zaytoven on BET’s ‘Next Best Thing’ Artist Boot Camp Tonight 10 p.m./9 Central!

July 9, 2019 by Carisha

Hip Hop, Music, News, Press

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Make sure you tune in tonight for the newest show coming to the Hip Hop world, ‘Next Big Thing’ on BET. Hip hop legends Dame Dash, Tina Davis and the infamous Zaytoven will be hosting an artist development boot camp with 12 hungry rappers and R&B singers, who think they have what it takes to be the next best thing. It’s no secret that reality television has made a major impact on today’s society, and has proved to be a big money business especially with branding and product placement. Some of our biggest internet sensations have dipped their toes into the world, and either boosted their career or ruined it, depending on their actions. It’s going to be entertaining to say the least, seeing just how far these contestants will have to go to prove that they have what it takes to be successful in the music business.

Guest mentors will include Tamar Braxton and Lil’ Kim, both who have rightfully earned seats at the table for all of their hard work and are equally fun to watch. Zaytoven, who has always done big things with BET, has a major eye for picking out what’s popping. His own artist rooster includes very talented names who has their own sound, style, and originality. With The time and energy he takes to produce dope beats for rappers such as Future, Chief Keef, and Lil Boosie, on top of filming with BET, and his other projects, has earned him massive respect world wide.

We are all going to have our popcorn ready to see who will come out on top throughout the show. The last two finalists will earn the opportunity to audition in front of 4 major record labels, and possibly get a record deal!! Don’t get discouraged if you didn’t make the cast though, log on to BET.com for some inside trade secrets and jewels from Zay, Dame and Tina about how to be successful in Hip Hop Hollywood, behind the scenes footage, highlights and more. Catch us online line later on tonight for some hashtag fun and tell us what you think about the new show. #NEXTBIGTHING #ZAYTOVEN Airs tonight Tuesday July 9th 10/ 9 Central.

Carisha The Journalist ig @Carishathediva

Akbar V Defends Her Cucumber Challenge Online. Drags Masika & More!!

July 2, 2019 by Carisha

Hip Hop, News, Press

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It was a tiring day on social media for Akbar V who was drowning in comments on her notifications about her infamous ‘Cucumber Challenge’ she posted from her friend rapper Trouble’s instagram page. (ig @troubledte6 ). The fireworks began swiftly with everyone weighing in even reality star Masika aka Fetty Wap child’s mother. The ish hit the fan, and Love & Hip Hop’s most raunchiest star, Akbar V began dragging the girl mercerfully online. I’m still looking for a portion of my edges from the severe slaying. One thing is for sure, Akbar has a large personality and an even larger mouth to throw daggers. Mona Scott never disappoints when it comes to finding the most ‘outspoken’ faces for her lucrative production Love & Hip Hop. She’s not afraid to speak her mind and today she had time. Akbar pulled out all the big guns as she pranked yelled at her from her house, calling her ‘hoesika’, pretended to call up Alexis, Fetty’s other baby mother, and poked fun of her instagram video where she was dancing with her breasts covered with pasties!! She even took her jabs to church, and put it to the rhythm of a pastor preaching. Oh lord the drama was a bit much, as some of her followers advised her to leave it alone and keep grinding, while others persuaded Akbar to continue with the shenanigans. Now if we can just Akbar to use that energy and drop a album this summer we’re going to be good to roll.

Although the ‘Cucumber Challenge’ is getting somewhat out of hand with everyone chasing clout and ‘pickle’, uploading their version of a good rim job, Akbar’s point was plain and simple. ‘Don’t throw hoe stones if you live in a hoe house’. In lamest terms don’t point out someone’s behavior online that you don’t agree with and your also in turn doing ‘questionable’ behavior online yourself. How do ya feel about the challenge y’all? You in or not for a game of sexualizing a salad ingredient?

ig @akbar_v for the Tea. …..

Carisha The Diva

From the #215 To LA. ‘Tre Prada’ Talks BET.

June 25, 2019 by Carisha

Celebrity News, Hip Hop, Music, News

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Everyone in Hip Hop was tuned in, or present for the ‘2019 BET Awards’, in California Sunday night. Rather you were looking at the best dressed for the evening, or following the festivities on social media, without a doubt this year’s event was a WIN. Despite the tragic death of Nipsey Hustle, his family gave a moving speech, and with the help of the country the “Marathon Continues”. Tyler Perry was honored for his amazing and impressive work as a African American film director and Mary J. Blige shut the stage down with a dope performance.

There’s always your stand out artists who are upcoming and making all the necessary moves to be successful. Straight from Philadelphia to the blue carpet was Tre Prada. Anyone raised in the city knows how hard it is to make it out of challenging times, and congratulations to Tre for working hard to push his music and make a name for himself. His fans are ride or die’s who support all the projects he put out from music to short films. His latest single ‘Don’t Tell’ is definitely a summer bop. This a true Phila artist who displays his love and pride for his city creatively in his music. Since his early days when his music was being streamed on music choice network via Cable TV, his steady work ethic and original personality has helped secure his seat at the table.

Check out his latest project, a short film titled “ I Spy With My Little Eyes” online now that he wrote himself!! https://youtu.be/aMXpM4C7Vtk

Below is a short commentary about his BET experience this past weekend.

“Being at the BET awards was very inspirational and the energy in the room was powerful with just an overall vibe. Hearing Tyler Perry’s speech lit a fire in me, and put a lot of things into perspective for me. My favorite part was Mary j Blige‘s performance. Her energy and her influence is iconic! Hearing all her hits brought back so many memories. My EP is on the way, But my single “ DON’T TELL “ is currently streaming on all major platforms, and the music video is streaming on YouTube and music choice’.

Carisha The Journalist

*Halima Aden* ‘First Black Woman In Hijab To Grace Cover Of Essence Magazine’.