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Well That Was Fast… Kim K to File for Divorce!?

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Thats a wrap!

Somewhere right now I can picture NBA trophy husband Kris Humphries letting out a huge sigh of relief because his soul will soon no longer be held in the evil klutches of Kris Jenner! TMZ is reporting that after weeks of break-up rumors, Kim Kardashian will file for divorce after only 72 days of her made-for-tv marriage to husband Kris Humphries.

The couple who married in August of this year in Montecito, CA during a larger than life, over the top wedding which cost about $10 million have recently come under a tabloid storm once word got out that Kim was tired of NBA lockout victim Kris “mooching” off of her fame and money.  There were also reports that Kris was not the 1st choice to be Kim’s matrimonial victim.

I hope for Kris’ sake that his nut sack will be returned in its original condition. I also hope for his sake that he’ll be able to clear his nostrils from the overwhelming stench of Ray-J urine he was constantly subjected to for the past 2 months.

We here at Hip Hop Enquirer will bring you all further details once the story develops. And congratulations to those of you who had bets on how long this would last, because I know there are tons of you who did!

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Moguls on the Move: Keshia Walker of Insights Marketing

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Keshia Walker, President & CEO of Insights Marketing

Hip Hop Enquirer had the chance to sit down with one of Atlanta’s most influential businesswomen, Keshia Walker of Insights Marketing. After receiving her Bachelor’s from FAMU and an MBA with a Concentration in Marketing, Keshia worked in Corporate America for top companies like Proctor & Gamble, Bellsouth and The Coca-Cola Company. As many budding moguls feel, the Marketing guru felt that she needed to branch out and build her own empire. In 1998, Keshia started Insights Marketing which has produced some of the most sought after events, including events for Essence Magazine, Kentucky Derby, Magic Johnson Enterprises and Josh Smith, to name a few.

HHE talked with Keshia about “stepping out on faith” to build a business that’s been successful for thirteen years now, and her “hustle”.  Two words that Keshia used to describe her hustle were “industrial” and “versatile”.  Keshia also gives advice to budding entrepreneuers on everything from money management to startup expectations. Everyone from entrepreneurs to professionals to musicians to college students can use Keshia’s advice in their life. You don’t want to miss this interview!

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Drake Reveals Tracklist for Upcoming Sophomore Album, Take Care!!

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According to Hip Hop N More, Young Money representer, Drake has released the official tracklist for his upcoming sophomore effort, Take Care set to drop November 15th. The tracklist includes already-released singles such as “Make Me Proud” featuring Nicki Minaj, “Headlines” and “Marvin’s Room”. Looks like some of Drake’s internet releases such as “Club Paradise” and “Free Spirit” didn’t make the cut.

Although the Toronto rapper didn’t release any features along with the tracklist, he has already made mentions that features will include fellow Canadian, The Weeknd, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and last but not least, Andre 3000.

1. Over My Dead Body
2. Shot For Me
3. Headlines
4. Crew Love
5. Take Care
6. Marvin’s Room / Buried Alive Interlude
7. Under Ground Kings
8. We’ll Be Fine
9. Make Me Proud (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
10. Lord Knows
11. Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude
12. Doing It Wrong
13. The Real Her
14. HYFR (Hell Ya Fu**in Right)
15. Look What You’ve Done
16. Practice
17. The Ride

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Hit Or Miss?? Rich Kid Shawty ft. T.I. “Wanna Win”

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T.I. helps out the family, by jumping on his cousin Rich Kid Shawty’s track “Wanna Win”. At first listen, we were about to give the song a thumbs down, until the hook and later, Tip’s verse drops. It’s not too shabby of a track for newcomer Rich Kid Shawty, who’s signed to Grand Hustle and 5th Street Entertainment.

 

Let us know your thoughts on the track. Hit or Miss? Would it have been listen-worthy even without Tip on it? Tweet us or a leave a comment!

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50 Cent Goes Off On Big Businesses!! Says “If a Company Isn’t Giving Back, Stop Buying From Them”

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Recently, it seems that 50 Cent has been trying to play his part in helping others and changing “the system” that puts so many people at a disadvantage. On Saturday night, 50 went to his Facebook page to vent over his frustration with American Big Business. Here’s what he had to say:

How f**ked up that we have evidence that the big Banks have been corrupt, yet our governments aren’t punishing those that have stolen from the pension funds. Our Politicians are puppets for whoever pays them into office. That’s how f**ked our system is. Their broken promises for change cant happen especially when the system is corrupt. And children who need a meal go without because our politicians won’t stop thinking of themselves long enough or how to win the next election, too look around them and see how bad it is.

You aren’t helping Mr politician, things are getting worse here in the US, in Europe, Africa everywhere! Im f**kn angry that Children are dying everyday. There’s hard working people out there who do give a sh*t. Problem is those with the power – government and big business, want this system to keep going. Its suits them. I don’t want to do business with these f**kers anymore. Do you?

If a company isn’t giving back, stop buying from them. Buy a pair of shoes from TOMS (who give another pair to someone in need), look for companies that aren’t paying lip service to community / charity. We are more powerful than the big business and politicians realize……we have the power to stop buying their products, banking with them. Your dollar, that you worked hard for, does have power.

Together we can say – WAKE UP A-HOLES! The game is over.

– 50 cent

But 50 isn’t all talk, and no action. Back in September, 50 started his Street King initiative where he sells energy shots known as Street King Energy Shots. For every shot sold, one meal is provided for a child in Africa. 50’s goal is to feed one billion people.

Surprisingly, we agree with 50 and his view of the American system. There seems to be so much evidence that banks and other big businesses are putting the average American citizen at a disadvantage, but until recently with movements such as the Occupy protests, it seems that no one has had the guts to speak up. HHE will be having a live video chat today about 50’s statement so let us know what you think.

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Lola Monroe Becomes First Lady of Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang

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The #1 DC Female Rapper??

Used-to-be video vixen/model Lola Monroe, formerly known as Angel Lola Luv, has signed to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang imprint under Rostrum Records. This past weekend, the wannabe rapper sat down with v-103 Atlanta’s DJ Greg Street to talk about signing with Wiz.

“We got it in with Taylor Gang. We Taylored now,” said Monroe to Greg Street. “Wiz is like a positive free individual that’s about his business and that matches everything I’ve created on my side,” she Lola continued. “When he reached out, he was like, ‘I feel as though our movements represent the same thing, so I want you to rep Taylor Gang.’ And I agreed, so it’s only right.” Monroe claims that there have been other offers made to her, but that signing with Wiz, just “felt right”.

Judging from the YouTube video below, Ms. Monroe may want to consider writing a tell-all book, or opening a shoe store, or whatever it is that former video vixens do to get money, because we just don’t see it for her as a rapper. We wonder if the Wiz from two years ago, before the mainstream success, would’ve supported this? What do you think about Lola Monroe getting into the rap game, and with Wiz co-signing? Tweet us or a leave a comment.


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Couture or Costume? When High Fashion Meets Halloween!

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Fur framed glasses with panther detail from Givenchy

 

October 31st marks the annual day when children scurry through dark and chilly streets in search of tooth-aching treats to stuff themselves with during the night. It also marks the one night a year when most adults lose all sense of inhibitions and parade themselves in outlandish, often ridiculous costumes that they’ll later be passed out in on someone’s living room floor face down, whispering sweet incoherent nothings to the puddle of vomit they’ve just puked up (I’ve been there; don’t judge).

However, when you’re a celebrity, everyday is an excuse to get dressed up and party. Especially when at any given moment, designers are tossing some of their hottest most exclusive pieces at you to be photographed in. Sometimes celebs can take their everyday wardrobe a bit too far. Where exactly is the line drawn between haute couture and costume?  Take a look at the pics below of some of the most creepiest, oddball confections we’ve ever seen.

Usher as the Dark R&B Knight?

At the 2010 NBA All Star Weekend halftime show, Usher performed in what appears t be left-over wardrobe pieces from one of the Batman movies paired with leather capris. Usher who usually dresses the part of an R&B gentleman clearly missed the mark on this one. If anyone, be it man, woman or child, appeared on stage or on my doorstep looking like this I’d not only call the police but also the men in white jump suites with huge butterfly nets. SMH.

Nicki Minaj is harajuku from outerspace

At this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, the big three topics were Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement, Lil Wayne and his leopard print jeggings, and Nicki Minaj in this out-of-this-world outfit. I’m still not sure where this look ends or begins. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to dress the rapping Barbie in a Harajuku from outer space ensemble most def was playing a trick on her.

Nike's "Marty McFly" sneakers

As an homage to the 1980s classic “Back to the Future” Nike released these limited edition Marty McFly sneakers with light-up detail. I still have my reserves about them being that there aren’t many places where I can get away with higher than the sky high-top sneakers would be appropriate. However, the shoes which were made popular by rapper Kid Cudi were a hit amongst the sole collecting crowd.

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Hip Hop Enquirer Magazine Reviews “Watch the Throne” Concert starring Jay Z & Kanye West (video inside)

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Jay Z

Atlanta, GA was buzzing all week for the arrival of Jay-Z and Kanye West. Tickets on all of the respective radio stations were being given away right and left.  Last minute plans to the concert were made as scalpers outside of Phillips Arena tried to make a fortune scalping already over priced tickets. Once inside, the anticipation builds every second while the DJ played old slow jams like the Isley Brothers’ “Between the Sheets,” Little Beaver’s “Get Into the Party Life” and Hank Crawford’s “Wildflower” — all songs that have been sampled by Kanye and Jay at one time or another. Then around 9 PM ET, it happened.

 

The instrumental for H.A.M. came through the speakers and the crowd went bananas. The method behind the madness of Jay and Kanye was displayed as the beats from the album were made perfectly for stadium and arena performances.  We just wondered why a show that had this much hype didn’t utilize a live band?

All the classics were played from both Jay and Ye’s discography.  The crowd favorites of the night were 99 problems, Gold Digger, Big Pimpin, which had an accopella verse in homage to Pimp C, as well as all of the Throne’s singles on the radio. With the Throne tone set, Kanye disappeared from the stage while Jay Z got his rocks off spitting his 1997 street banger Where I’m From.” Throughout the night, Hov and Yeezy would trade off, rocking a few solo songs a piece, before coming together for something collaborative. ‘Ye tore through “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and “Jesus Walks” on the solo move before Jigga reappeared for Yeezy’s “Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)” which was a surprise.  Every time the crowd felt the 2 hour spectacular was over the DJ would drop an instrumental and the crowd belonged to the Throne once again. “N*****s in Paris” shut everything down as expected, with the crowd jumping up and down throughout the entire song. After this track ended the mood settled and all was thought to be over then the beat from “Encore”was unleashed and it became evident that the ride was not over.

Kanye West & Jay Z

“Encore,” was followed by the inspirational “Made in America,” complete with images of Martin Luther King Jr. and “Sweet Brother” Malcolm X flashing on the big screen. The finale went back to the Throne’s album with the oh so smooth  “Why I Love You,” saluting the crowd as they strolled offstage with Hov ending with a  “Peace ATL, thanks for all the love. Goodnight,”

If you were one of the lucky ones or unlucky ones depending on your thoughts of the evening performance, video chat with us live right now and tell us what you thought about the performance and remember please be painfully honest…this is hip hop! Look for chat window at the lower right of your screen.

 

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[PICS] Kanye West & Celebs Party After Watch The Throne Kickoff at Atlanta’s Reign Nightclub

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The Watch The Throne tour kicked off in Atlanta this past Friday and Kanye West didn’t end the party there. Yeezy headed over to Atlanta’s Reign Nightclub owned by Alex Gidewon’s AG Entertainment for the official afterparty. Reed Between the Lines star and birthday girl, Tracee Ellis Ross and her boo,  Bu Thiam(VP of A&R, Def Jam) were in attendance, along with other celebs and music industry pros like Fabolous, Shawn “Tubby” Holiday(Sr. VP of A&R, Sony Music) and A.J. Calloway, formerly of BET’s 106th & Park.

Kanye & Tracee Ellis Ross
Birthday Girl
"Don't Let Me Get In My Zone"
Kanye & Bu Thiam (VP of A&R, Def Jam)
Tracee & Boo, Bu
Shawn "Tubby" Holiday (Sr. VP or A&R, Sony Music)
Alex Gidewon & Kanye West
Fabolous

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That’s Love!! Fans & Stars Alike Come Out to Support Wale’s Concert in NYC!

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Wale

I have to admit that I haven’t really given Wale‘s music a chance. Everytime I look at him I see someone whos about to ask me for change on the subway, or someone trying to sell me their CD out of their trunk. Well, looks like his day has finally come. No more begging and no more hustling because the DC rapper who is now signed to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music label was surrounded by fans 7 celbrity friends at his concert in NYC last night.

J. Cole, Fabolous, Jim Jones and others came out to show the 27 year old MC their support. I’m actually happy for him. For a long time Wale was the underdog who couldn’t catch a deal. Its nice to see how far he’s come with some of hip hop’s veterans by his side.  Peep more pics from the party below!

Wale & Fab share a chuckle

 

Wale & Roc Nation's J. Cole

 

Radio personalities Angie Martinez & Miss Info

 

DJ Envy & Prince

 

Jim Jones

 

J. Cole

 

DJ Envy

 

Miss Info

 

Eyes low from chiefin???

 

Wale

 

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Georgia Couple Charged with over 50 Counts of Child Abuse

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Mug shot of Anthony and Tammy Irvin

Tammy and Anthony Irvin are being charged with five counts of contributing to the deprivation of a minor, 10 counts of cruelty to children, four counts of battery and two counts of false imprisonment.  According to police reports, the couple is accused of hitting all five of their children, placing one of their children (a girl) in a closet with no food and water for days. Some of the evidence uncovered was a bag of extension cords police believe may have been used on the children. According to one neighbor the couple seemed  deeply religious.

Family members in the state of Florida called Clayton County Police when they saw signs of child abuse. A family member said this was not the first instance of them being suspected of child abuse. The kids have been placed in custody of the Division of Family & Children Services for the past month.
The couple is facing over 50 charges against them and at the time both remain in jail without a bond.
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Hell Nah!! Keri Hilson Sexually Assaulted at Concert

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Man, everybody seems to  have personal vendettas against celebs over the past couple of weeks. Earlier today we reported that Usher was attacked in Atlanta, and now it’s been reported that a couple of weeks ago, a crazed fan attacked Keri Hilson on stage at a show in Paris. To top off the already horrible situation, after the crazed fan jumps on stage and grabs her, it takes her security forever and a day to finally reach her. When they do, the fan still didn’t want to let go of Keri, until he’s knocked in the head by one of Keri’s security. Video below, and the attack starts at the 2:18 mark.

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Hair Apparent! The 2 Top Head Turners of the Week!

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Pretty blonde swag (the remix) Introducing the new & improved Cornrow Curtis

 

These days, it seems as though rappers are looking for the next best way to keep their names in the headlines; emphasis on the head part (#nosuperhead).  This week, both Soulja Boy and his unofficial sponsored big brother Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson debuted their new dos’ upon the masses. Fresh out of jail stemming from his drug & gun possession arrest, Soulja Boy sent out a series of TwitPics displaying his newly bleached cropped  coif. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen theAtlantarapper with a different hair color; but this is the first time we’ve seen that he went balls to the wall with the bottle of dye. There’s not much to say about the “Crank That” creator’s look except; Breezy did it first and did it better.

And as for the new and “improved” 50?  Well, he made an appearance on CNBC to discuss this whole “Occupy Wall Street” that seems to be sweeping the nation and some other countries as well as his own business ventures.  I personally don’t get it. I’m always one for free expression and all but there’s something about cornrows that were done by the hood chick down the street and a business suit that doesn’t quite “mesh” well together with me. But if he likes it, I’m sure some of you love it. Comment and tell us what you think about the budget-store carbon copy of Chris Brown and his mentor’s new looks!

Hilarious!! Usher’s Attacked By Crazy Mom in Atlanta!!

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There are just so many hilarious things in this video, that we can’t even point them all out. Earlier this week, Usher allegedly parked in a handicap spot in Atlanta’s eclectic Little Five Points during a Halloween parade. TMZ reported today that a witness claims a mother passing by, approached Usher before he exited the SUV and demanded he move, but after he wouldn’t she shook up a beer can and sprayed it at him. Usher then splashed her back with a bottle of water. After parking and exiting his vehicle, the R&B/Pop crooner was attacked by the woman who contiuously yells “You don’t belong here.”

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