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Nas Sells First-Ever Painting For $14K (Video)
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 12/02/2011
Nas is known for painting pictures with his words, but not usually with a paint brush and a canvas. The rapper recently appeared at the Art Basel Miami 2011, performing his past single, "Made You Look," and also selling his first-ever painting. As seen in the video above, Nas began painting mid-performance, painting a man... |
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Acropolis Apparel, Fashion Has Heart Drop Tee Benefiting Injured Soldiers
Fashion ♦ Posted 09/22/2011
To coincide with last weekend's 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, Los Angeles-based brand Acropolis has teamed up with non-profit organization, Fashion Has Heart, for a special collaborative tee with proceeds going to a good cause. The tee boasts an adapted version of the "Great Seal of the United States," which is normally used to authenticate documents. Instead, it says "Never Retreat, Never... |
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Nicki Minaj Tapped For 2011 M.A.C. VIVA GLAM Campaign
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
When Nicki Minaj dropped her debut last year, she also created a limited-edition Pink Friday M.A.C lipstick to coincide with the release. Now, the female rap star has been tapped by the cosmetics giant for a good cause, which puts a spotlight on the AIDS epidemic. The M.A.C. AIDS Fund has enlisted Nicki as as a spokesperson for the 2012 VIVA GLAM campaign, alongside Ricky... |
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Kanye West's Charity Closes Its Doors
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 04/20/2011
Kanye West's charity has closed it doors, suddenly, without a reason, just four years after it was established. The Kanye West Foundation was established with a mission to prevent teens from dropping out of high school, and was "successful" said its former executive director. But a reason for its closure was not given. According to the New York Times, the news was made public after... |
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NFL Gives $1 Million To Charities Of Players
Life / Culture, Sports ♦ Posted 04/05/2011
The NFL recently awarded $1 million in grants to the charities of nearly 90 current and former players. According to ESPN.com, the league said Tuesday (April 5) that star quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers were among those receiving up to $50,000 for their respective foundations. Despite the current litigation going on between the NFL and the NFL Players Association regarding... |
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Lil Jon Donates $40K In 'Celebrity Apprentice' Winnings To Charity
Entertainment, Life / Culture ♦ Posted 03/30/2011
After earning a victory during a recent challenge on Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" reality show, where he's a current contestant, rapper/producer Lil Jon took his $40,000 winnings and reportedly donated them to a children's home in Decatur, Georgia. The home is one his brother and sister were adopted from. In the fourth episode of the NBC show, Jon's team Backbone was challenged to produce a... |
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Karmaloop Drops Tee Benefiting Japan
Fashion, Life / Culture ♦ Posted 03/18/2011
In response to the recent devastation in Japan, caused by a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami, the team at major online retailer Karmaloop.com have created two t-shirts to help in relief funds. The "Rising Sun" tee is available for both men and women, and is selling for just $20, of which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross to provide aid... |
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Akomplice Clothing, Chace Infinite, Good Wood Team Up For Collabo Benefiting Africa
Fashion, Life / Culture ♦ Posted 02/10/2011
Streetwear brand Akomplice, rapper Chace Infinite (of Self-Scientific), and custom wood jewelry makers Good Wood NYC have teamed up for unique collaboration aimed at educating and promoting change about the world's global water and sanitation crisis. The unique collaborative pack will be limited to just 65 pieces, total, and will consist of an exclusive track Chace Infinite recorded, which is a flip on D'Angelo's song... |
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Kottonmouth Kings To Help Food Banks Stock Up During 'Jingle Bowls' Tour Dates
Music ♦ Posted 12/03/2010
California-based rock/rap hybrids, Kottonmouth Kings, are set to assist local food banks this year with their annual "Jingle Bowls" Christmas tour dates. The group is encouraging their fans to bring non-perishable foods items to donate to local food banks on their upcoming "Jingle Bowl" tour dates in San Diego, Anaheim and Tempe, AZ in... |
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The NBA's Charitable Program, NBA Cares, Celebrates Five Years
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 10/19/2010
Monday (October 18) was a special day for the NBA, specifically, their NBA Cares program, which celebrates its five-year anniversary this week. NBA Cares is the league's dedicated service program and outreach organization, offering community service projects that many of the league's stars have participated in since its... |
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DJ Nu-Mark, Jeremy Sole Among DJs Helping With LA Pakistan Benefit
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 10/14/2010
Notable Los Angeles DJs are coming together this Saturday (October 16) for a benefit event called LA 4 PK, which aims to support development and reconstruction in flood-affected regions of Pakistan. The multi-DJ event consists of a heavy-hitting line-up featuring DJ Nu-Mark of hip-hop giants Jurassic 5, Jeremy Sole of KCRW, B+ and Coleman of Mochilla, as well as a special live performance by Brother... |
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