On Saturday morning, superstar rapper A$AP Rocky braved the snowstorm the North East was facing and made his way to the National Black Theater in Harlem to talk to the young men and women of the non-profit organization, Youth At Risk. Sitting down with media personality/Youth At Risk mentor Simone “Boss Lady” Amelia, Rocky talked to the kids in a Q&A format, giving advice on how to pursue your dreams, avoid taking the wrong path, finding what’s right for YOU and more. What was really amazing about the hour-long chat was when they opened the floor for questions from the kids, Rocky truly wanted to get to know each and every one of them, and even urged the organization’s owner to allow more questions. Though he may be living a lavish life of world tours and expensive designer gear now, Rocky grew up in shelters just like the kids he was talking to. One story he told really stuck out to me, and I wanted to share it with our readers: did you know he almost chose to work at a retail store over signing his record deal with RCA in 2011?! Below, Rocky explains how negative thoughts almost pushed him in the wrong direction, but he ultimately made the right decision…and the rest is history!
Giving Back: A$AP Rocky Joining Boss Lady Tomorrow In Harlem To Talk To The Youth
Tomorrow at noon in his hometown of Harlem, A$AP Rocky will be joining Simone “Boss Lady” Amelia for an hour-long chat with the youth of the city. Youth At Risk is a non-profit organization that reaches young people in need of empowerment and mentoring across all five boroughs. They will talk about him growing up in Harlem, overcoming various battles in his life and becoming the worldwide success he is today. The forum will then be opened up to YAR’s teenage mentees, who will be able to directly ask him their own questions.
(Video) Vado Freestyles “On Da Spot” For Invasion Radio
Last week, “We The Best” rapper Vado hit up DJ Green Lantern and Boss Lady’s spot on Hip-Hop Nation and kicked a freestyle for the listeners. Go “On Da Spot” with V-12 below. Huhhh!
MIXTAPE: Boss Lady Presents: Woman On Top Vol. 1 [Ft. Trina, Iggy Azalea & More]
Usually our guy Relly Rell handles the music, but I had to rep for the LADIES one time and share this with you guys! Boss Lady Presents: Woman On Top is the first volume in a series created and hosted by Simone Amelia, celebrating emerging female artists in hip-hop. As she puts it, “This year was pivotal for femcees emerging into the mainstream with brash confidence, a clearly diverse sound and a shared view on how to move their careers forward in unison without playing into the media’s incessant attempts to drive them apart.” Download the project below with exclusive tracks from Iggy Azalea, Lore’l, Brianna Perry, Trina and more! Marisa Mendez
Kicks: Limited Edition Reebok Betwixt Mid “Boss Lady” Sneakers!!
Reebok Classics is announcing its new BEAT Collabs capsule collection, featuring collaborations with 5 female ambassadors around the world who embody the “Classic” spirit. Boss Lady has been picked as one of the five women to team up with Reebok to release a limited edition sneaker. The “Classic Beat” signature sneaker with Reebok can be purchased right here. Click below to find out more. WiL Major
(Video) @Stalley’s “On Da Spot” Freestyle With @DJGreenLantern and @BossLadyNYC
To promote his new mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream, Stalley stopped by DJ Green Lantern and Boss Lady’s show on Siriux XM’s Hip Hop Nation and spit an “On Da Spot” freestyle. Check it out after the jump! Wendy L.
