August 22 and August 23, Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park is going to be where it is at. The 2015 Afropunk Festival lineup has been announced, and there are going to be some pretty dope talent in the building. Realistically, the dopest. Headlining the show is no other than the talented L-Boogie, Danny Brown, Lenny Kravitz, Kelis and Grace Jones. Taking place the day before the BIG event, Grace Jones – and other to be announced figures – will appear for the first annual Afropunk Fancy Dress Ball. The Ball is to raise funds for the AFROPUNK Global Initiative; “an alliance dedicated to moving the needle of progress closer to a holistic, democratic and enlightened representation of people of color within all facets of society…” Check down bottom for the lineup of attendees.
Scarface To Perform June 2; Troy Ave June 3; Both In Brooklyn, NY
Scarface will be performing on June 2, and Troy Ave will perform on June 3. Read more for locations.
(Video) 50 Cent Reveals What It’s Like Working With Troy Ave!
When Brooklyn’s own Troy Ave emerged onto the music scene, he has been constantly compared to 50 Cent due to their similar rapping style and voice. During an interview with MTV News, Fif explained how their “Bang Bang” track came together, which will be appearing on Ave’s “Major Without A Deal” album. Fifty explained how he felt when first hearing Troy and how his opinion changed on the way. Check out the full interview below!
Bobby Shmurda Involved In Blood Vs Crip Brawl Behind Bars
Bobby Shmurda has been behind bars for about 6 months now. Things don’t seem to be going too well for the rapper as he was recently involved in a jail house brawl.
(Video) Kids Wilding Out In Brooklyn McDonalds Again!
What is it about McDonalds locations in Brookyln and young kids that sets them off to brawl? A couple months ago, #IFWT reported about a brawl inside a Brooklyn McDonalds and it looks like it has happened again. Click more to check the video!
(Photo) Troy Ave – “Major Without A Deal” [Cover Art + Tracklisting]
If you don’t know, well now you know that Troy Ave is coming with the fire. The Brooklyn rapper let the news spill on Hot 97’s Funk Flex show that his upcoming LP, Major Without A Deal would be dropping June 5. Now, the “June 5” artist reveals the cover art as well as the tracklist. The 17-track LP features guest appearances from Cam’Ron, Fat Joe, A$AP Ferg, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Rick Ross, T.I. and that is only the cake, it is not the icing. Check out more features for the album Troy have named, “Rap Album Of The Year’, after the jump.
