Born Sinner – J Cole album review
For whatever reason, when I think of J Cole, I think I’m in for the second coming of early Jay-Z or even early Kanye West. Not just because he’s signed…
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Kevin Benoit
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Kevin Benoit graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Legal Studies.
Empowering the urban community has been a goal for Kevin Benoit for the past 8 years. As a freshman in college, in May of 2004, Benoit created Parlé Magazine, an urban entertainment magazine that focused on literacy through entertainment. The publication has since provided a stepping-stone for many individuals throughout the country, from teens to adults and continues to provide inspiration for inspiring entrepreneurs, writers, photographers and graphic designers.
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Fruitvale Station movie review
Whether you’re familiar with the story of Oscar Grant or you’ve never heard of him before, Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station is a film everyone should see. Based on the true…
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Summer Jam XX – A Recap of Events (pics)
Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam concert is reserved for Hip-Hop and R & B’s biggest and brightest stars who have made a big impact in the first half of the…
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Parle Mag
- Fifth Harmony: Where Are They Now? And How Realistic Is A Reunion?
- Why Your Body Remembers Trauma Even When Your Mind Tries to Forget
- The Truth About Drake vs. UMG (& Kendrick Lemar): Separating Fact From Fiction
- Entertainment and Fortune in Online Casinos 2025: Culture, Style, and Real Money Play
- [INTERVIEW] Peabo Bryson, The King of Balladeers Reflects On Five Plus Decades In Music
Meek Mill, Lil’ Kim, J Cole Among Special Guests At Summer Jam XX (pics)
In recent years Hot 97’s Summer Jam has become as much about the featured acts as the special guest appearances. Summer Jam XX was no different. With artists representing just…
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2 Chainz ft. Pharrell – “Feds Watching”
2 Chainz releases his new single, the first off his sophomore album. The track was premiered at Hot 97’s Summer Jam. Though the audience wasn’t familiar it is sure to…
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IV Play – The Dream album review
Something is missing on the latest album from The Dream. Once you get past the intricate artwork and the elaborate cover (deluxe version), one thing is obviously different from this…
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Star Trek Into Darkness movie review
I thought it would be good to have this film reviewed by someone who wasn’t a Trekky, someone who wasn’t even a Star Trek fan to deliver an unbiased…
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Original Hot Boy Turk Has A Renewed Passion To Run The Rap Game
Back in 2004, I was a novice to the printing and magazine industry hoping to launch something amazing. I had a pocket full of ideas and a concept, which led…
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Lil’ Kim Performs “Lighters Up” at NYC Show (Video)
At her recent show at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre, Lil’ Kim went into a performance of her last major hit single, “Lighters Up.” She introduced it with her rendition…
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Parle Mag
- Fifth Harmony: Where Are They Now? And How Realistic Is A Reunion?
- Why Your Body Remembers Trauma Even When Your Mind Tries to Forget
- The Truth About Drake vs. UMG (& Kendrick Lemar): Separating Fact From Fiction
- Entertainment and Fortune in Online Casinos 2025: Culture, Style, and Real Money Play
- [INTERVIEW] Peabo Bryson, The King of Balladeers Reflects On Five Plus Decades In Music
Lil’ Kim Takes on Gramercy Theatre for NYC Performance
Friday night was a New York type of night! First, the New York Knicks won their first road playoff game in over ten years, to take a commanding 3-0…
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