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STR8 FLICKS: TREY SONGZ @ MACY’S HERALD SQUARE IN NYC

J'More — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:16:55 +0000

STR8 FLICKS: TREY SONGZ @ MACY’S HERALD SQUARE IN NYC

Yesterday, Mr. Steal Ya Girl aka Trey Songz hit up Macy’s Herald Square in NYC to do some promo for Rocawear; meeting fans and signing autographs. In case you didn’t know, Trey is the new face of Rocawear along with our girl Melanie Fiona. Peep the flicks below…

“Calling all the girls…”

IN CASE U MISSED IT: KANYE SWITCHES UP “POWER” LYRICS ON “SNL”

LexAve — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:02:23 +0000

IN CASE U MISSED IT: KANYE SWITCHES UP “POWER” LYRICS ON “SNL”

Kanye took the stage this weekend on Saturday Night Live on NBC to perform “Power” and “Runaway”. Aside from both sets being spectacular, if you didn’t listen closely you probably missed the fact that Kanye changed his “Power” lyrics so that he wouldn’t diss SNL. Originally ‘Ye rhymes:
“F— ‘SNL’ and the whole cast,” he originally sang. “Tell ‘em Yeezy said they can kiss my whole a–.”
But after an ackward run-in with one of the show’s executive producers, Kanye changed his rhymes to:
“The brown hero, live from Ground Zero/Machine gun flow, made her get a Ross Perot,” he sang instead. “And this is disestablishmentarianism / With my night goggles on, got military vision And it’s still a very Christian way to think about livin’/ When you prayin’ for freedom ’cause your mind been in prison/’Cause they tryin’ to control every single big decision.”

Here he is performing “Runaway” w/Pusha-T.

Too bad he opted not to do any skits, surely that would’ve added some entertainment to the show’s weak episode.

STR8 SNITCHIN’: BIRDMAN RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL?!

J'More — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:01:29 +0000

STR8 SNITCHIN’: BIRDMAN RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL?!

Word is Cash Money head honcho Birdman took a trip to NYC’s Park Avenue Medical Center’s waiting room yesterday afternoon. According to PageSix, the rapper popped in for a checkup and brought his goons with him. Sorry, Drake and Nicki didn’t tag along for this trip. Hmm…wonder what he was getting check out? Anywhoo, snitches tell PageSix, that three big dudes from Birdman’s crew stat in the waiting room decked out in iced-out rings and bracelets along with T-shirts which read “YMCMB”. But, the funniest thing happened while they were waiting for Birdman. As they sat in the waiting room, an eldery woman walked up to one of his goons and asked “What do the letters stand for? Is that a men’s church group?”. Apparently, one of the guys, who was on his cellphone, replied, “No, it’s a rap group”.

Folks, we don’t make this sh*t up!

STR8 GIVEAWAYS: JAY-Z x EMINEM @ YANKEE STADIUM

LexAve — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:38:34 +0000

STR8 GIVEAWAYS: JAY-Z x EMINEM @ YANKEE STADIUM

Hey readers! It’s been a minute, been handling some biz but we’re back in full swing for the fall. Str8NYC.com x RocNation have teamed up to bring 2 lucky loyal readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to witness a historical moment in hip hop. Jay-Z x Eminem shut it down at the new Yankee Stadium September 13 & September 14 and here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets. It all goes down in the BX next week. So here’s how to win:
THE READER WITH THE MOST COMMENTS AND PUTS “#JAYZEMINEM” AT THE END OF EACH COMMENT ON ANY POST ON STR8NYC.COM WILL BE OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER! IT’S THAT SIMPLE!

Remember leave comments on any post on the site and make sure to end your comment with “#JAYZEMINEM” and you automatically enter to win. Be sure to use a valid email address when commenting. See you in the comments sections….GIVEAWAY ENDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH.

YOU’RE NOT GONNA WANNA MISS THIS!

STR8 TALK: FOXY BROWN, EXPLAIN THE F*CKERY?!

LexAve — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:48:40 +0000

STR8 TALK: FOXY BROWN, EXPLAIN THE F*CKERY?!

Words by Zunnania

Okay! What is the deal with Foxy Brown? I’m just so confused! How should I start this post?… probably from the beginning. Like many of you, I loved her the moment Foxy Boogie Brown came out! Loved her fake Jamaican accent songs! Loved “The Firm” collaboration. Loved that Jay-Z loved her. Loved that she came from Brooklyn. Loved that I knew people- that new people- that knew her. Foxy, unlike Kim (who I also love) was real and accessible. It felt like, I could have gone to school with someone like that. She was in a sense, “The Girl Next Door” or rather, “The Girl Down The Block”. I’m even inclined to believe that she possibly wrote some of her lyrics. To me, she could have been the next Queen Latifiah… okay wait; maybe I’ve gone too far! But, she could have at least been the next Eve. Acting career, makeup endorsements, and Ill Na Na fashion line! Some call her a bird, but she’s a bird that has staying power. Or rather, she HAD staying power. Now foxy is -dare I say it- on her way out. Out, like Charlie. Out, like Amil-lion! Instead of making raps, diss tracks, mixtapes… or attacking Nicki Minaj for the pr, she has:

Earned 80 Hours of community service for spitting on two hotel workers in ’97

Pulled a Whitney, Britney and Lindsay, going in and out of rehab in 2000

Crashed a Range Rover in Flatbush (yes Flatbush, that’s why I love her) Brooklyn, and thus arrested for driving without a license in the same year (2000)

Banned from Jamaica after she tried to evade a body search at the airport and punched a policewoman in the stomach in 2002

Pulled a Naomi by attacking two manicurists over 20 dollars. Received 3 years of probation and ordered to take anger management.
After expecting female rapper Jacki-O to bow down to Fox, a fight broke out at a radio station in Miami.
We all felt bad (well at least I did) when Foxy loss her hearing in 2005. But, then she assaulted a beauty supply store employee and plead guilty in 2007, and followed that up with throwing a Blackberry at a neighbor and almost running over a stroller with a BABY in it! A BABY in it!

Then sent to jail in ‘O7 for violating her probation, got into a prison fight, cursed out the correction officers and sent to solitary confinement.

Now, I can’t really blame her for any of what happened in jail, because that is my strategy if I ever get locked up.
I know there are two sides to every story and if someone comb through our lives with a microscope, we would all seem like we need to be locked up in an insane asylum. BUT, when you are famous you have access to not only money, but also the best pr and marketing agents in the world. Your team of experts would be able to spin whatever craziness into a justified and somewhat relate-able story. And even if the world doesn’t buy it-your fans will. Now as I stated in the beginning of the post, I’m a fan! And I’m not buying it! It has been two years since she’s been out of jail. But recently (July 22, 2010), Foxy decided to visit her arch-enemy (who already had a order of protection on her) and according to reports cursed her out and even mooned her. Out on $5,000 bail, Foxy just preformed at BB Kings. To which she attested to in court this morning by telling the judge and the entire courtroom:
“We just had a sold out concert at BB King’s,” she added. “LeBron James couldn’t make it, but I’m here.”

We’ll what other “great” antics Ms. Inga will pull before her next court date scheduled for January 28, 2011.

As far as her performance at BB Kings, I have one thing to say…what the hell is she wearing?!!!! Realtalk, I love me some Foxy, but she needs to lay low for a bit, fire the people on her team including her stylist and PR, and develop a comeback strategy. Idk, do something…

I’m just disappointed and confused, can someone explain? Foxy where you at?!

STR8 GIVEAWAYS: LYFE JENNINGS IN NYC…

LexAve — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:12:37 +0000

STR8 GIVEAWAYS: LYFE JENNINGS IN NYC…

It’s that time again! Str8NYC is giving ONE lucky reader a pair of passes to see Lyfe Jennings & preview his new album I Still Believe before it drops August 31st tonight in NYC.

Who: Special performance by Lyfe Jennings, hosted by BET’s own Alesha Rene, Music by Chuck Barrett & D-Nice
Where: Canal Room- 285 West Broadway, New York, NY
When: Tuesday, July 27 @ 8:00pm EST

Here’s how to win:
SIMPLY LEAVE A COMMENT IN THE COMMENTS SECTION TELLING US WHY YOU SHOULD WIN!
Winner will be announced & contacted at 5pm EST today!
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ANOTHER DRAKE NYC CONCERT GETS CANCELED…

LexAve — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:10:40 +0000

ANOTHER DRAKE NYC CONCERT GETS CANCELED…

There’s just too much love for Drake these days….so much so- another free NYC concert gets called off. Word is ABC was looking to book the “Find Your Love” star for a free NYC outdoor concert but after NYPD warned them to bump up their security (see last outdoor concert fiasco)…ABC bailed on the star. According to NYDailyNews,

ABC decided not to book the 23-year-old Canadian rapper for a July 16 show in Central Park after the NYPD told the city Parks Department that Parks’ security plan wasn’t up to snuff, Parks and police sources said.

The concert was going to be part of ABC’s “Good Morning America” summer concert series, which has already featured megastars Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Alicia Keys.

“We were interested in having Drake perform, but he was never officially booked,” an ABC spokesperson said yesterday without elaborating.

Seriously…another failed concert for the Young Money star?! Not a good look! Can you really blame the cops for wanting to avoid another episode like this…

STR8 EVENTS: RYAN LESLIE PREPS FOR HUGE NYC SHOW…

LexAve — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:27:25 +0000

STR8 EVENTS: RYAN LESLIE PREPS FOR HUGE NYC SHOW…

For only TWO dates on June 22nd & June 23rd, Ryan will perform in his home town of New York City at The Bowery. Knowing his standing in the game amongst his peers, there’s guaranteed to be an array of surprise guests & show-stopping moments. He is also expected to perform new tracks from his upcoming 3rd studio album Les Is More. Watch the link below to see Ryan Leslie prepare to shut the city down & how you can be part of this epic event!!!

Ryan Leslie – Concert at the Bowery (Promo) from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Make sure to cop your tickets at TicketMaster for this epic show!

STR8 SNITCHIN’: RUSSELL SIMMONS SMASHIN’ ANOTHER YOUNGIN’?!

J'More — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:03:54 +0000

STR8 SNITCHIN’: RUSSELL SIMMONS SMASHIN’ ANOTHER YOUNGIN’?!

Uncle Russ just can’t stay away from the young chicks! It’s pretty evident that Russell Simmons is down with the swirl and he’s got a thing for models and blondes in particular. Remember his ex Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Julie Henderson? Probably not, but here’s a reminder…

Well, last week at the Angels Foundation Dinner at Georgica in New York, Uncle Russ showed up with a pretty young thing on his arm.

“He was with a young, beautiful blond he was making out with constantly through dinner!”, a snitch revealed to the NY Daily News.

And Uncle Russ’ mystery chick wanted to remain anonymous.

“She refused to even tell photographers her name,” said another snitch. “She was definitely trying to keep up that air of mystery.”

Meanwhile, just two weeks ago he was tonging this chick down…

Uncle Russ is a pimp! Dude changes girls like he changes his draws. SMH!

STR8 FRESH FLICKS: CIARA & AMBER ROSE ARE MAXIM’S “HOT 100″

J'More — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:53:53 +0000

STR8 FRESH FLICKS: CIARA & AMBER ROSE ARE MAXIM’S “HOT 100″

Last night, Hollyhood’s finest including Ciara and Kanye West’s bald-headed boo Amber Rose attended Maxim’s 11th Annual “Hot 100″ bash at Paramount Studios in LA. While CiCi’s stylist finally did her a$$ some justice with a chic all-white ensemble, Miss Rose’s tata’s were poppin’ out all over the place…as you can tell I’m definitely not feeling the get-up.

Peep the pics…

Amber got that “I hit the jackpot” grin…

Oh yeah…this D-Lister was there too

Sidebar: Even the folks in Hollywood don’t know what Amber does–the caption below her pic called her an “actress”. And we all know shorty is far from one!