Fabolous Named Men’s Ambassador for 2017 New York Fashion Week
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Showing posts with label Fabolous. Show all posts
Monday, January 30, 2017
NEWS: Fabolous Named Men’s Ambassador for 2017 New York Fashion Week
After all of these years in the game, Brooklyn rapper Fabolous remains as one of the most fashionable hip-hop artists of the genre. Known for always setting trends and attending the different fashion shows worldwide, it’s no surprise that for the 2017 Men’s New York Fashion Week, Fabolous has been appointed as the men’s ambassador for the lifestyle festivities.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
EVENTS: Summer Jam 2015 Lineup Revealed, Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Big Sean & More
Summer Jam 2015 Lineup Revealed, Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Big Sean & More
The Summer Jam 2015 lineup features Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Big Sean, Fabolous, Meek Mill and more.
It's that time of year again! Ahead of the June 7th festival, Summer Jam has announced its 2015 lineup. The stadium stage will feature performances from Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Big Sean, Fabolous & Friends, Meek Mill, Ty Dolla $ign & Friends, Omarion and Childish Gambino. Peforming on the festival stage out in the parking lot will be Travi$ Scott, B.o.B, Joey Bada$$, DeJ Loaf and Teyana Taylor.
Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster, so be sure to get yours. Check out the official lineup announcement video below, courtesy of Hot 97, and let us know who you're most excited to see!
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
NEWS: Two Members Of Nicki Minaj's Tour Team Stabbed In Philadelphia, One Killed
Two Members Of Nicki Minaj's Tour Team Stabbed In Philadelphia, One Killed
Two men who were working with Nicki Minaj on her upcoming tour were stabbed outside a bar in Philly. One has died while the other is in critical condition.
Nicki Minaj delivered some sad news to her fans this afternoon. De'Von Pickett and Eric Parker, who had flown to Philadelphia to assist Nicki Minaj with her tour rehearsals, were both stabbed outside of a bar in the city last night. Pickett died from his wounds, while Parker is still in critical condition.
According to Nicki's post on Instagram, the two men had been in town for the tour for two days before the attack. She described the event as "Another senseless act of violence that took the life of a great guy. So sad."
Fabolous has also expressed his condolences for Pickett, and extended prayers for Parker. The rapper explained that he had worked extensively with both men in the past, and described them both as hard-working and loyal.
View both Nicki and Fab's posts, as well as the local news report below.
Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015
Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015
Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015
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Sunday, January 18, 2015
FERGUSON: Fabolous Went To Ferguson To Meet Mike Brown's Father
Fabolous Went To Ferguson To Meet Mike Brown's Father
We've seen quite a few rappers do their part by paying tribute to police brutality victim Mike Brown on record, as well as participating in local protests, but only a select few have made it out to Ferguson -- the location of the tragic shooting -- to show their support. Both J. Cole and Macklemore have made it out to St. Louis since the event occurred, and now Fabolous has made an effort to visit the city.
As evidenced by an Instagram post, Fabolous actually met with Mike Brown's father, Mike Brown Senior. The photo he posted showed himself and Brown raising their hands in protest.
Read the caption for the post, which gives some insight into Fab's visit below.
Brother Shaheed, Myself, & Michael Brown Sr. Coming to St. Louis it was important to me as a Brother, as a Man & as a Father to go to Ferguson & see it for myself & to also meet Michael Brown Sr. His strength gives us all strength! My heart, prayers, & respect goes out to the Brown Family. Thank You @loosecannonslim for makin this happen!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
NEWS: First Week Sales For Fabolous' "The Young OG Project" [Update: Final Numbers Arrive From Billboard]
First Week Sales For Fabolous' "The Young OG Project" [Update: Final Numbers Arrive From Billboard]
Fabolous moves just under 100k in the first week out.
Fabolous has sort of made a tradition out of dropping projects on Christmas day, and this year was no different with his new album The Young OG Projecthitting iTunes on December 25th.
The '90s inspired album seems to be doing well out the gate, and HitsDailyDouble arrives with some first week sales for the album today. Whereas Billboard has been counting a mix of sales and digital streams, this number from HDD appears to be just sales, and so it could be updated slightly once Billboard reveals their stats.
Nonetheless, HDD reports that Fab moved 72,000 units opening week, which will likely land him within the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
Did you cop The Young OG Project? Initial thoughts? Share in the comment section below.
On a related note, it appears J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive moved another 105,000 copies in its third week out, which beats Nicki Minaj's second week out with The Pinkprint, which moved 104,000.
[Update: Final Numbers Arrive From Billboard]
As we expected, we get a slightly updated number for Fabolous' The Young OG Project with Billboard revealing their stats. Loso actually did 71,000 units, which didn't quite get him in the top 10, but he is rounding out the top 12 at #12.
As for J. Cole and Nicki Minaj, when we bring digital streams into the mix, The Pinkprint actually outdid 2014 Forest Hills Drive this week. Billboard reports from Neilsen SoundScan that Nicki did 156,000 units total, with sales of just 105,000. J. Cole did 120,000 units total, with sales of 104,000.
Monday, December 29, 2014
NEWS: Fabolous Addresses Drake Diss
Fabolous Addresses Drake Diss
Fabolous says that Drake's Rolling Stone comments did not get to him.
Fabolous said that he cleared the air with Drake after the Canadian rapper mentioned him in a Rolling Stone article, according to an MTV interview posted today (December 29).
“Not to keep adding to an old story, but I spoke to Drake a little while after,” Fabolous says in the video. “I ran into him at a Jordan Brand event and he was disgusted by how press will kinda instigate a story — make it seem worse than it was for the sake of being story.”
Fabolous references Drake’s published comments in his interview with Rolling Stone published in Februray. The article delves into Drake’s thoughts on Hip Hop artists such as Jay Z and Kanye West.
"There were some real questionable bars on there," Drake says in the interview. "Like that Swag-hili line? Come on man, man. Even Fabolous wouldn’t say some shit like that."
Fabolous says Drake apologized to him over the comments.
“He apologized that I was even brought into that whole mess," Fabolous says. "I was shocked. Out of that conversation where they were talking about Jay and Kanye, for my name to come up in that mix, it definitely seemed like it was spoken up. It’s over. It’s under the bridge. I got a lot of respect for what Drake does and he’s expressed to me personally, so we move on from there.”
Fabolous says that he spoke with Drake in person, rather than airing his feelings over social media.
“I actually just bumped into him,” Fabolous says in the interview. “I wasn’t even too much tripping on it because I didn’t know how much truth to it there was. In my young twitter days, I might have fired a remark back but now I’d rather chop it up.”
Fab says that he is critical of the media’s willingness to sensationalize words.
“As a young artist, you gotta experience that before you understand that they will take your words and either flip ‘em,” Fab says. “It might’ve been a light part of the conversation, but they use it as the strength to sell the story, to sensationalize the story.”
Fabolous’ '90s-themed album The Young OG Project dropped last week, to a 3.5 from HHDX.
In late 2013 Fabolous told Sway’s Universe that Drake inspires him.
"But sometimes I need something that's gonna push me in a different direction, like 'Yo, that guy said something that touched me' I told Drake, Fabolous says. “Drake is one of those guys who's from this generation, but he can rap. No matter what you say about the kid, he can rap."
via.[HHDX]Friday, December 26, 2014
STREAM: Fabolous' New Album "The Young OG Project"
Fabolous' New Album "The Young OG Project"
Fabolous' new album is available to stream today via Spotify.
Fabolous released his new album, The Young OG Project, on iTunes yesterday. If you haven't purchased it as a Christmas gift to yourself yet, you can stream it first via Spotify below.
Yesterday we featured the album cut "She Wildin'" featuring Chris Brown on the homepage, and of course the album also features Loso's single "Lituation." In addition to those records, you can find features from Rich Homie Quan, French Montana, Velous and more, with a total of eleven records.
Head over to iTunes to purchase The Young OG Project, or stream it below. Watch our recent interview with Fab below, as well as top 5 reasons on why he's so infatuated with '90s hip-hop.
Initial thoughts on the LP? Share in the comments below.
INTERVIEWS: Fabolous On The Peter Rosenberg Show With Laura Stylez
Fabolous On The Peter Rosenberg Show With Laura Stylez
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
INTERVIEWS: Fabolous Speaks On "The Young OG Project"
Fabolous Speaks On "The Young OG Project"
Watch our exclusive interview with Fabolous.
Fabolous recently reeled off his top five reasons of why he loves the '90s, although we're sure there are plenty more than just five. In addition to doing a list for HNHH, Loso also sat down to speak more closely on the project that inspired our list: The Young OG Project. With the album dropping in two days time, the rapper speaks at length about the '90s influence on the LP, assuring us that the album is "still of this time" despite being heavily drawn upon from '90s hip-hop.
Fab also speaks on his son sitting on a throne in the cover art for the album, his 1998 freestyle on DJ Clue's radio show, and more.
Take a look above, and be sure to cop the album on Christmas day.
Friday, December 19, 2014
VIDEOS: Fabolous "I Don't Fuck With Christmas" Video
Fabolous "I Don't Fuck With Christmas" Video
Fabolous drops a "diss-mas" track called "I Don't Fuck With Christmas".
Fabolous has proved he can write a diss track about pretty much anything, actually holding a contest in which he took a fans' story and turned it into an ether. His latest target is Christmas and anybody who love it, going at Prancer, Vixen, and the rest of the gang for Funny Or Die.
At one point he threatens to beat Santa Claus, and just when you thought he was finished hating, Fab ensured no one was safe when he went at the hard-working employees at Santa's workshop -- "Elves go fuck yourselves, I don’t like ya’ll neither."
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
NEWS: Fabolous Will Perform During Roc Nation Sports’ Premiere Boxing Match
Fabolous Will Perform During Roc Nation Sports’ Premiere Boxing Match
Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports is preparing to broadcast the premiere of their three-event boxing package, known as Throne Boxing, between Dusty Hernandez Harrison and Tommy Rainone on Jan. 9 in New York City. Throughout the 10-round match, spectators will see some familiar faces from the hip-hop and sports realm including super producer DJ Mustard, popular radio personality Angie Martinez, and respected boxing announcer Michael Buffer plus performances from Fabolous between each fight.
The boxing match will be televised live from Madison Square Garden in the first of a three-event deal with Fox Sports 1. Ticket prices for the Jan. 9 fight range from $30-$205 and are available for purchase at the MSG box office, as well as, any Ticketmaster outlets. A dollar from each ticket sold will be donated to the Muhammad Ali Center.
The dates and venues for the two future boxing matches have yet to be announced. Fab also stopped by Power 105.1′s the Breakfast Club with DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne to talk about The Young OG Project, the Diddy vs. Drake disagreement, his new deal with Roc Nation and more. Watch above.
Monday, December 15, 2014
AUDIO: Fabolous - Ball Drop Feat. French Montana (Prod. By OZ & The MeKanics)
Fabolous - Ball Drop Feat. French Montana (Prod. By OZ & The MeKanics)
Fabolous takes it back to the 90s.
Opening with the New Years Rockin' Eve countdown from December 1989, Fabolous' new "Ball Drop" single sets out on a mission to bring things back twenty years to 1990. Included in the iTunes pre-order for Fab's upcoming Young OG Project, the throwback-sounding record is our second look at the upcoming record. The previous release, "Lituation," hit our pages a few weeks back and was met with considerable acclaim from our readership. Look for "Ball Drop" to follow in its predecessor's footsteps.
The Young OG Project hits stores on December 25th. Stay tuned as we continue to cover the rollout.
Friday, December 12, 2014
NEWS: Fabolous Reveals Official Cover Art For "The Young OG Project"
Fabolous Reveals Official Cover Art For "The Young OG Project"
Peep the official artwork for "The Young OG Project" from Fabolous.
Fabolous is prepared to give his fans a gift on Christmas day, with his Young OG Project slated to drop on December 25th. The New York spitter already dropped off an image for The Young OG Project when he first announced it, but he's decided to go with something a bit different for the final cover art.
The Young OG Project has a little kid who resembles Loso (no surprise there, as it's Fabolous' son) sitting on a throne, looking tough, might we add. Fab is going straight '90s with his roll out, taking a cue from when beepers were all the rage, you can 'page' Fab your number and receive a text back with the cover art. Keeping within that '90s theme, we'll be having Loso tell us about some of his favorite stories from the '90s next week, so keep your eyes peeled for that.
The pre-order for the album goes live on December 15th. If you haven't seen his new video for the lead single "Lituation," watch it below.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Fabolous "The Young OG Project" Trailer
Fabolous "The Young OG Project" Trailer
Fabolous shares the full trailer for his upcoming album "The Young OG Project."
Yesterday Fabolous announced some big news in the forms of a new album and a deal with Roc Nation. With The Young OG Project set to drop on Christmas day, the NY vet now shares a full trailer (which was hinted at in his video announcement yesterday) for the digital-only release.
Beginning with (SFW) footage of Loso in the shower, the video then runs us through the flossy accoutrements of the rapper's life -- including, but not limited to, a slick tuxedo, gold chains, stacks of Benjamins, plush bathrobes and bottles of expensive bubbly. Given a window into Fabolous' luxurious life, we now just have to wait a matter of weeks for new music.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
NEWS: Fabolous Signs With Roc Nation
Fabolous Signs With Roc Nation
Just after announcing a new tape, Fabolous lets us know that he's now managed by Roc Nation.
It's been a big day for Fabolous, who announced a new Christmas project, entitled The Young OG Project, earlier this afternoon. Now, the NY veteran has announced that he's inked a management deal with Roc Nation, whose roster has been steadily growing all year long.
Shared via both the Roc Nation Twitter account and an interview with MTV, the announcement can be viewed below.
Fab joins Angie Martinez, Big Sean, DJ Mustard, Rihanna, Jeezy and a bunch of athletes on the management company's roster.
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Monday, November 24, 2014
NEWS: Fabolous Introduces the Rocawear BLAK Anthem
To celebrate Brooklyn’s very own Fabolous‘ birthday, Rocawear has officially releasedThe BLAK Anthem. The ROC continues to represent a borderless, global lifestyle. After undergoing a complete revamp, one of the premier hip-hop clothing brands established in 1999 has catered to the fashion-forward crowd of 2014 in a big way.
SOURCETV Exclusive: Fabolous Talks Rocawear BLAK & Upcoming Projects
As for the video: the visual and sonic energy personifies the unapologetic aesthetic that the brand possesses. Today’s fashion conscious consumer demands an authentic brand statement and keeping it rooted in Brooklyn does just that. BLAK represents a language of today’s multicultural informed youth.
The collection hit Macy’s and specialty stores last week and is constantly moving. Rocawear BLAK is not only the new Black, but truly the evolution of the brand.
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