Category: Business
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Diamond & Gold Encrusted Contact Lenses: The Next Luxury Trend In Hip Hop? (Video)
If you have the bread to purchase a bedazzled jesus piece and platinum grill (wait, are those still in style?), why not up the ante and cop some diamond and gold encrusted contact lenses? Indian optometrist Chandrashekhar Chawan of India’s Shekhar Eye Research Center has developed the first ever contact lenses that contain jewelry. Hip…
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@AlLindstromcom Presents Lenny S. Part 2 (Video)
In part 2 of AlLindstrom’s sit down with Def Jam A&R Lenny Santiago, he talks about working with different label executives such as LA Reid, Lyor Cohen and Jay-Z. Lenny S. also breaks down why Watch The Throne will revolutionize the game, how competition motivates him to do better, his work on Neyo, Jeezy and Fabulous’ new upcoming…
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Steve Stoute Defines “The Tanning Of America” w/ @Soledad_Obrien (Video)
Steve Stoute, CEO of Translation Advertising and Jay-Z’s right hand marketing guru, sits down with Soledad O’Brien at the National Association of Black Journalists Conference in Philadelphia, PA earlier this month. In this clip from their conversation, Steve Stoute defines what the "tanning of America" is, how it has laid the groundwork for transformation of the nation’s…
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@Xerox CEO Ursula Burns Gives Career Advice (Video)
Recently, President Obama selected Xerox CEO Ursula Burns to be one of the leaders of the White House’s national STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. Ursula Burns does not work in a hip hop related industry, however she’s one of my favorite business women and I love following technology trends. In this video, she…
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@AlLindstrom.com Presents Lenny S. Part 1 (Video)
Allindstrom.com recently sat down with Def Jam A&R Lenny Santiago. During the interview, he talks about his beginnings at Bad Boy Records, why he left Bad Boy at the height of its popularity and headed over to Roc-A-Fella Records, his transition to A&R at Def Jam, what makes Jay-Z an excellent businessman plus more. Part 2 is…
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@KosmicKickz Back To School Sale: Get Geared Up For Fall 2011 (News)
Kosmic Kickz Rare & Exclusive Sneakers in Greensboro has a dope sale going on to help kick off the Fall semester. While you’re at Kosmic Kickz, you can support your local hip hop blogger by copping a Nanci O Is Hip Hop T shirt, which are also available in the online store. Thank you! Visit…
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Will.I.Am Supports The Next Generation Of Technology Entreprenuers w/ i.am. FIRST: Science Is Rock & Roll Program (News)
Will.I.Am. is doing his part to help fund and encourage the next generation of science and technology gurus, by linking up with FIRST founder Dean Kamen for i.am.FIRST — Science is Rock and Roll, an innovative one-hour TV special that promotes education, science and technology. FIRST is the acronym for For Inspiration and Recognition of…
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@DonCannon & @NewBalance’s “Where Are You Running To Next?” Commercial (Video)
In 2011, it appears more and more major corporate brands are linking up with established and respected personalities in hip hop to cross promote their products, from DJ Cassidy for Blackberry and Rockport, to Charlamagne Tha Good, Snoop Doggy Dog and Big Sean for adidas. Producer/DJ Don Cannon now has a major sponsoship with althletic…
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Inside @DJCassidy’s NYC Bachelor Pad w/ @Forbes (Video)
Forbes talks with celebrity DJ, DJ Cassidy and takes a tour of his NYC bachelor pad. DJ Cassidy is a world renowed DJ who spun at Barack Obama’s inauguration as well as Beyonce and Jay-Z’s nuptials. During the tour of his apartment, DJ Cassidy shows his rare and extensive Michael Jackson and Run DMC collections.…