Measuring the depth of Imma Keep It Hood by its powerful introduction, raises expectations to the height of hood love and community. A sample from his Indictment Time Song plays like a long whistle, echoing through the front courtyard, in the Housing Projects.

The video opens, showing big, old hoses like those you would see in a Carrie Movie, except you are in a totally different atmosphere, Uptown New Orleans. The Chippewa & Eighth Street sign flashes, giving us a glimpse of a Bty Young'N Sup...

Oprah sits in a postion of power for her Super Soul Sunday Show, holding all the cue cards. She's the one in charge of asking the questions and her guest seem ready to engage her. That must feel really good for a woman who started from humble beginnings. I'll bet the Media Mogul is feeling even better these days, even if she will be competing with over 75% of the population. Let me explain. Oprah is apparently going into the tea business! Although it's Starbucks and some 83% of adults drink c...

Dressed in a leather bodice style top, showing off her lovely arms, Ariana Grande look as beautiful as ever and served up the crowd with her new song Problem, a tune that went up for sale last night on itunes. The Radio Disney Music Awards put the 20 year old front and center with her younger fans. According to Just Jared Jr, who shared a tweet from the Singer/Actress, she'd hoped for the single to leak early. Except, she didn't need the added hype, to promote her new hit song. It's a chart t...

The prettiness in your bathroom can make it all better! Out with the old and in with the new A fresh look will give you a fresh outlook! Okay, since we are officially well into spring, drinking our way toward summer with tall glasses of Sweet Tea in hand, now is the perfect time to change a few things in our homes, our bedrooms, or (why not) our bathrooms.

A lot of times women get accused of having a biased attitude when it come to choosing decor. Yet, there is a handful of guys that will tel...

The Ziiiro Watch Brand relates the watch experience to seeing an eclipse, making the creative design sound so scientific. The explanation is certainly intriguing. A special technology is used to create a bright glow which helps to make telling time in the dark easier. Ziiiro Watches have been featured in Blueprint Magazine, Observer/UK Edition, and Playboy. - See more Zirro here and make a real statement with your watch. If you know where you are going, you should know what time it is.

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Before we began year 2014 everyone was praising Rolling Stone for showing us how talented R Kelly really is, featuring the Black Panties Singer in a video creating potential songs from buzz words. Then, just recently we learned that Rolling Stone had been scoring points all along with their move to give Rick Ross his own Advice Column. That's right! Fans are emailing the Rapper for advice at askaboss@rollingstone.com, his own email address. No matter how wonderful that sounds, the legitimacy ...

Traci Ellis Ross has had lots of success on screen. Perhaps she is best known for her role on Girlfriends, and having very successful careers in her casted roles. One thing is for sure, she is not living in anyones shadow. The Actress is expanding her powess in the digital space, as a voice on fashion and beauty, showing off lots of personality.

Having her own website has not stopped her from serving as Guest Editor on Beauty.com. We have picked out 5 of her favorite beauty must haves and sha...

Nas' debut album, Illmatic, was released in April on Columbia Records, Beyonce's Label, 20 years ago. Nas let the world know, starting with his Intro Song that music was the very thing that would motivate him, drive him and mark the beginning of what is real to him, the music.

Illmatic is how Nas began to introduce us to his unique lyrical flow. So, if you are feeling homesick for that early Nas sound or just celebrating 2...

Listen to our Abornewords Instagram Feed Buzz above. We just may be buzzing about you or another member of your team. Then, check out Ms. Tasha's Marriage Box Post below. The consequences of taking out more than you put in are problems in your relationship. Nothing specifically to mention here, maintaining a healthy balance is what will help keep peace and love flowing in marital unions. I sincerely believe that.

Lady Dahila made an early announcement that she will be performing at the Howlin ...

Kanye West didn't go girl with amazing body parts to star along side him in his Future feature, he accepted an opportunity to work with Future because he had worked up a comback strategy, at least that is what seems clear to me. His move to express himself, be creative and be seen is not a coattail move. It also not like a rumble in nature or good old fashion mud slinging.

"I Won" is a Future song, yes Ciara's boo and soon to be baby mama. Yet, if it were not for Kanye's Verse, the song would...

Keisha Cole has came out a few times buzzing and showing love in song/opinion. Her music always hits you right in the core of your heart; though I may have neglected to tell you, but Keisha's name rings in these streets 100%. If you are not picking up on her lovely vocals, you are missing out on some good girl realness. When she rocked her mohawk and sang "believe me you're gonna need me" not long ago, everyone not only sang along, they believed she meant it! I'm a believer!

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Vivid Entertainment conveniently named the Sex Tape created by the Reality TV Stars, Nikko & Mimi Scandal In Atlanta, leading everyone to believe that adversity would or more clearly should follow. Really, the choice to do so, directs the thoughts of the consumer, since it is very suggestive. A brilliant move is all I can call it, certainly the job of a true Salesman or Marketing Genius, on the promotion side. Creating the anticipation with words and addi...

Your lifestyle has just as much to do with people as it does with the products you use, down to your socks. So you are not in a saving mood and it's time to spend, shop, and shine. Well buying lot's of material things can carry a stigma that may be problematic.

In a new song, The Wave clearly depicts behavior that can be characterized as suspicious or stereotypical, depending on the observer. His approach is clever, in that it forces you to examine your own views and preconceived notions abou...

Nice Gunz streaked in and slipped us that Triggerz Got No Heart and we have been pumped ever since, here at Abornewords. The realness of the tracks is just what the hood is always looking for. Though, he goes hard on the entire album, the actual realness is not so much in the gang banging or gangster moves he's pulling off. His shine is in the context of the stories he has managed to include in his lyrical flow.

That's what is going to reach the people, what guys relate to ^_____ even more tha...

Kelis was there, right in Coachella, wearing her feast cooking gear with tongs in hand. Where there is Kelis, there is Food. The Songstress/Chef is becoming synonymous with food. Today she attended an event sponsored by Flaunt Magazine & Siwy presenting Virgin Sacrifices.

Forgive me, why am I suddenly thinking forbidden territory? In this modern day, scripture text does not support sacrifices, at least not openly.

Yes, I know this may be the name of a group but my intention was just to let you...

Changing a learned behavior that has really become habitual is not always easy to adjust. It's often difficult to break established patterns and even more problematic to implement new ones and start anew in change. Still, learning old habits burning in the dust can be done. I'll give you a few tips that help me in my own journey but first a little example to get you ready for a few easy steps. For example, say you were trying to stop drinking coffee. There are a few prerequisites that would h...

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Toni Braxton to star as Darlene Love on the networkds first scripted TV Film. My Name Is Love. The Darlene Love Story wont premiere until Decemeber on the Own Network. Still, the buzz is spreading like wildfire since Superstar Toni Braxton signed on for the leading role.

The making of this TV Movie is the first scripted one of its kind on the Own Network. What makes it really special is it's purpose. Honoring the legacy of an iconic musical figure who found her voice in music. The significanc...

While Walgreens seems to be getting everyone on board with living well, reminding customers to be well has become a wanted earful of good tidings. Meanwhile, Big Data is making some consumers paranoid enough to start questioning whether machines are becoming similar to the monster under your child's bed, making humans scream, as they become more and more dependent on their devices, to carryout activities of daily living. Thinking techie is not really as complicated as it sounds in the analogi...

You may think that I have concocted some unique ingredients like Carols Daughter and somehow achieved a perfect ratio of vitamins to minerals, for facial treatments, but that's not true, at all. I'm not trying to be a chemist; at least not in this post. It's all about practicality and maybe improvising my way into a beauty routine that not only saves me money but provides a similar experience to a more complicated alternative.

Practical has to be something that works for you and not necessari...

The shiny face needs a place to dwell; it's like a leech that you just want to be rid of for good. Before you read our tips on what to do for your shiny face, play the video above and find out how you can win a trip to LA with a selfie! Just a friendly reminder: Don't forget to use #NeutrogenaSelfie as the hashtag on your photos. Now for those tips!

Tip 1- Try a pressed powder. It will help to absorb oil on the surface of the skin.

Tip 2- Use Oil Absorbing Sheets. Their compact enough to fit ...