What Happened to Playboy Magazine?

 

Ben Kohn, CEO of Playboy Enterprises, penned an open letter revealing that its Spring 2020 issue will be the last. In the letter, Kohn explained that the current halt in production (due to the coronavirus pandemic) prompted the final decision.

Things You Didn't Know About Jay-Z

 

In this Alux.com video we'll try to answer the following questions:

How rich is Jay-Z?

Where does Jay-Z live?

What cars does Jay-Z drive?

Things You Didn't Know About Roc Nation

 

In this Alux.com video they'll try to answer the following questions:

What is Roc Nation?

Who founded Roc Nation?

Who owns Roc Nation?

Who is Dr. Meleeka Clary?

 

                Dr. Meleeka  Clary – A Meticulous Entertainer and a Qualified Psychologist

Dr. Meleeka Clary is a multitalented person who is active in multiple disciplines concurrently. She is a psychologist, an entertainer, a director, an actress, and a paralegal simultaneously. As a qualified psychologist, she emphasizes the need to live and endorse a healthy lifestyle that leads to physical and mental health. Dr. Clary is equally active on electronic and social media. She is vocal about the media's contribution to human wellbeing and has proved it by appearing in numerous videos, short films, and series. 

How Eminem and 50 Cent Became Friends

 

Eminem and 50 Cent's friendship started when Eminem, who was at the peak of his career prior to releasing Marshall Mathers LP. 50 Cent was at the lowest point of his life and career: got dropped from his label and was shot nine times because he namedrops numbers of dealers from his hood on the song Gettho Qu'ran.

While Eminem shies away from the public eye and maintains his privacy, he made a rare appearance to induct 50 Cent into the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside Dr. Dre. Eminem shared stories of the first time he met 50 and how they have helped each other grow their businesses. He also called the rapper his best friend before letting Dr. Dre take over.

What Happened to Tommy Hilfiger

 

Thomas Jacob Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and the founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. After starting his career by co-founding a chain of jeans/fashion stores called People's Place in upstate New York in the 1970s, he began designing preppy clothing for his own eponymous menswear line.

Was Mya Jay-Z Mistress?

 

On Instagram, Mya denied rumors of an affair with Jay Z. Let's all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Beyoncé and Jay Z's relationship may be reportedly rocky, but Mya isn't to blame.

Mya was quick to shut down the rumors that she was ‘JAY’s side piece’ after a fan asked her on Instagram. She was also married at the time of the rumors.

What Happened to Female R&B Group TLC?

 

TLC was on the top of the world, and it was assumed that they were making it big. They were critically acclaimed and had much commercial success. Even now, "CrazySexyCool" remains the only album by a female group to receive a diamond certification (in other words, they've gone platinum 11 times).

Evolution Of Diss Tracks - King Of New York

 

Competition has always played a big role in hip hop. Battle rhymes, diss songs, trying to outshine someone on his own song, it’s all in the spirit of competition.

But in the mid-90s, the competition in New York was especially heavy. Let’s think about the rappers were coming up at that time – you had Nas and Big both releasing landmark debuts in ’94, Mobb Deep damn bringing all of Queensbridge wherever they went, Raekwon with The Purple Tape and the rest of Wu-Tang by his side. Most of the rappers on our greatest of all time list came on the ’90s East Coast.

What Happened to DTP Records?

 

Ludacris has fallen off as an elite emcee. There was a time when DTP was an absolutely legitimate force.

In addition to multi-mutli platinum albums from the head honcho himself, DTP had released Chingy's platinum album, "Jackpot" and many more such as Playaz Circle and Bobby Valentino.

How Jay-Z Killed His Own Clothing Brand

 

Jay-Z sold the rights to the Rocawear brand to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million. Jay-Z will retain his stake in the company and will continue to oversee the marketing, licensing, and product development.

If you were a fan of hip hop in the late 90s and early to mid-noughties, then Rocawear will need no introduction. Items from the fashion label, co-founded by rapper Jay-Z, were as common a sight in music videos as groups of scantily-clad ladies popping bottles of Cristal in a hot tub.

What Really Caused Michael Jackson Death?

 

Killing Michael Jackson is a 2019 documentary film directed and produced by ZigZag, focusing on the death of singer Michael Jackson. The documentary features Orlando Martinez, Dan Myers and Scott Smith – three detectives who were involved in the initial investigation of Jackson's death.

The Rise of Hip-Hop's First Record Label

 

Hip-hop's first record label was Sugar Hill Records, founded in 1979. The label's first release was the single "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. This single is credited with helping to popularize hip-hop and rap music and is considered one of the first commercially successful hip-hop songs.

Why Jennifer Lopez And Rosie Perez's Beef Started

 

Can there only be one fly girl? In a new episode of 'Here's Why' we dive into the tension between Jennifer Lopez and Rosie Perez that started back in the 90's. The Hip-Hop dancers would end up being co-workers on the set of 'In Living Color', where their beef would begin.

What Happened to Jagged Edge?

 

Jagged Edge is an American R&B group from Atlanta, Georgia. The group, initially signed to record producer Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. Born out of church choirs, Jagged Edge was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1995.

Jagged Edge parted ways with Columbia Records shortly after the release of their self-titled fifth album and signed back with Dupri. Dupri re-signed the group to So So Def through Island Def Jam, which handles the distribution for So So Def, and where Dupri was president of the urban division.

Eminem vs Twista - Who Really Won?

 

Is Eminem faster than Twista? Twista is slightly faster than Eminem. Although Eminem is extremely fast in spitting lyrics, his fasted speed is 10.65 syllables per second, while Twista's is 10.87 syllables per second.

The Story Of DJ Quik

 

DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper, songwriter, DJ, and record-producer, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop.

DJ Quik has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Erick Sermon, R.Kelly and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. Blake's stage name reflects his ability to produce songs in a short period of time.

Why Was The FBI Tracking Aretha Franklin?

 

Aretha Franklin was known for her activism as much as she was known for her voice, which garnered her much praise and accolades while she was alive. Now, it has been revealed that the FBI had been tracking the legendary singer for 40 years. 

Things You Didn't Know About Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck History

 

Number 10 – They got engaged the same year JLO's marriage plan to Cris Judd ended

This may sound a bit weird to many people, but to Bennifer, an acronym for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, it's not. The two celebrities actually met each other for the first time in 2001 when they were both casts in the movie "Gigli", which happened to be the same year Jennifer Lopez got married to Cris Judd. 

Who Are The Worst Rappers of All Time?

 

The "Greatest Rapper of All Time" title is one of the most prestigious monikers in the history of hip hop; it's also one of the most debated. In terms of innovation, there's no denying the importance of Rakim. 

When it comes to achieving commercial success during a pivotal time in the genre's infancy during the 1980s, names such as LL Cool and Run DMC are also mentioned among the best ever. When it comes to wordplay and storytelling, a strong argument can be made for emcees like Biggie, Big L, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. On the flip side, if being a generation-defining artist who makes classic album after classic album was a part of the criteria, then rappers such as 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne also could lay claim to the title as well. But what about the opposite side of the spectrum? Who's the worst rapper of all time? And furthermore, what's the criteria?