Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty A member of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘s management team is facing charges after he was arrested for felony battery. A road manager for the Bronx rapper, Yasin Touray, was caught on video throwing punches and struck at least two women with brutal blows. The Blast reports : The violent attack, from May 25, was all caught on tape by a witness, Sayyora Badalbaeva, who also starred in “Bad Girls Club.” In the video, obtained by The Blast, an argument can be seen between Yasin Touray and several women in a hotel room. The argument escalated to physical violence, and Touray could be seen throwing a haymaker punch that connects with one of the women in the face and sends her crumpling to the ground. Another woman in the room tried to intervene, but Touray grabbed her and leveled multiple menacing punches into her face. The attack is so brutal, one of the victims could even be seen checking her teeth in the mirror to see if any had been knocked out. Touray was detained and arrested on the spot and now the women who were punched, Instagram models Ally Stone and Karina Djalilova, are bringing a lawsuit against Touray and A Boogie, naming the rapper because their side says he was the road manager’s employer and thus responsible for his actions. Touray’s criminal charges are still pending. Video of the incident can be seen below but we must warn viewers that the acts depicted are violent so proceed with caution. EXCLUSIVE: Video of A Boogie wit da Hoodie's road manager attacking women in brutal hotel fight leads to criminal charges. **Graphic Video** https://t.co/gvHnLbk87E pic.twitter.com/S9J3flLB14 — The Blast (@TheBlastNews) September 23, 2019 — Photo: Getty
Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Hustlers is officially in theaters! With a diverse star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Lopez , Constance Wu , Lili Reinhart , Keke Palmer , and introduces Cardi B and Lizzo to the big screen, you’ll surely be entertained! The true epitome of the saying, “Art imitates life,” Cardi B gives us a taste of her past as a stripper in this role. Her character, Diamond, hails from The Bronx, is quick-witted and never passes up on an opportunity to tell it like it is (lol). Also, we have to mention how radiant her skin looks on screen! Sporting a chic glow, we couldn’t help but wonder how the rapper was able to achieve the look. According to Refinery29 , all the credit goes to Cardi B’s go-to stylist Erika La Pearl! She tells the publication that she relyed on the Pond’s Nourishing Moisturizing Cream ($7.49, riteaid.com ) to give Cardi a natural, yet radiant glow. “It keeps the body hydrated but not too greasy or oily,” she tells Refinery29. In an effort to give Cardi’s skin an illuminating finish, she followed up with MAC’s Iridescent Powder in Golden Bronze to make her glisten. “I applied a lot of this all over her body with a brush, so when the set lights hit, her skin would be like bam !” She continued, “Cardi was very laid-back and trusted me to create her look for Hustlers, ” Erika says. “We had only one day to film all of her scenes, so she came in, closed her eyes, and let me get to work.” Erika has never missed a beat when it comes to creating a flawless face for the star, so it’s no surprise that the rapper brought her along for her on-screen debut. While it’s easy to think that celebrity MUA’s utilize high-priced beauty products to create beauty looks, this proves yet again that you can use drug store items to create a head-turning look! The fact that the Pond’s Nourishing Mositurizing Cream is under $8.00 makes this an affordable find we all need to add in our beauty arsenals. Specially formulated to nourish the skin for up to 24 hours without clogging your pores, it truly doesn’t get any better than this! Will you be picking up the Pond’s Nourishing Moisturizing Cream? Sound off in the comments below! DON’T MISS: Cardi B Flaunts Bejewled Slay Ponytail Slay For Made In America Festival Red Carpet Rundown: The Details On Cardi B’s Vintage ‘Hustlers’ Premiere Dress Reebok Announces A Sneaker Contest Inspired By Cardi B’s Ad [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3058068″ overlay=”true”]
Source: SOPA Images / Getty Oh H&M . The Swedish based company is back under fire again after an ad appeared online with a young Black girl’s natural hair looking unkempt. The disheveled ad was blasted by celebrity hairstylist Vernon François , who shared the photo on Instagram and noted that he sees “situations like this happen time and time again. And it’s got to stop.” “It’s essential that we have a conversation about this photograph from the @hm_kids campaign,” François wrote. ” Before I begin, I do not have the facts, nor have I seen any statement by #H&M or the team who worked on this. This post is just an assessment based on all my years of seeing situations like this happen time and time again. And its got to stop. This beautiful young girl’s #kinky hair appears to have had very little to no attention yet all of her counterparts have clearly sat in front of someone who was more than capable of styling other hair textures. My heart breaks imagining yet another girl from my community” View this post on Instagram It’s essential that we have a conversation about this photograph from the @hm_kids campaign. Before I begin, I do not have the facts, nor have I seen any statement by #H&M or the team who worked on this. This post is just an assessment based on all my years of seeing situations like this happen time and time again. And its got to stop. This beautiful young girl’s #kinky hair appears to have had very little to no attention yet all of her counterparts have clearly sat in front of someone who was more then capable of styling other hair textures. My heart breaks imagining yet another girl from my community sitting in front of a mirror being ignored by the team around her, left to her own devices because someone didn’t know how to handle her texture. As if that’s not bad enough…. Prior to this campaign appearing this photograph will have been seen and APPROVED by countless ‘professionals'. Lets say conservatively 50 people. It’s breathtaking to me that not one person looked at this shot and had the same reaction that the internet seems to be feeling since the campaign broke. THAT IS AN ISSUE. We must do better. Our girls, our young women deserve better. Let this be a moment of learning. #Education is key #wehavetodobetter #vernonfrancois #Ignorance #blackgirlmagic #allhairisgoodhair A post shared by Vernon François (@vernonfrancois) on Sep 19, 2019 at 9:33pm PDT Since the outrage, H&M has responded to the backlash but not in a way that you would expect. The discount retail giant revealed that all of the children were photographed the same way and that the idea was to capture them in their natural state after school, which left many to argue that it wasn’t H&M’s fault for the child’s appearance, but the parent’s. “We are aware of the comments regarding one of our models for H&M Kids. We truly believe that all kids should be allowed to be kids. The school-aged kids who model for us come to the photo studio in the afternoon after school and we aim for a natural look which reflects that,” H&M said in a statement to Yahoo . Although the family of the young girl in question has yet to respond, the fact remains that while all of the children in the subsequent ads look tousled, African-Americans have yet to accept and truly embrace 4b and 4c textured hair. Even when you look at our own ads for hair care and promoting the “natural” look, most women chosen have textures that are still very Eurocentric. It’s no secret that women in the natural community have often voiced their disdain over not feeling adequate with their natural textures, due to 3b and 3c being the heavily promoted look-so the question isn’t who’s to blame, it’s are we really being honest about our own feelings regarding textures with tighter coils? As Bustle points out, 4b and 4c hair have long been viewed as the “bad hair grade”, but many had hoped with the explosion of the natural hair movement in the early 2000s that we would rewrite the narrative, but as we can see by our own words during the controversy, we still have a long ways to go. H&M AT IT AGAIN They wrong for that. Where the child mama? I hope she sue them for public humiliation, defamation of character, and discrimination They could had a stylist touch this child hair. Pathetic pic.twitter.com/egxNJza1Sz — Shawda' Love (@Shawdaaaa) September 20, 2019 “There was a period in time that I hated my hair,” Charlene Akuamoah, a stylist said in her interview with the publication . “I thought it was so difficult to manage: It was rough, the curls were too tight, it didn’t look ‘presentable,’ it was always dry, and I felt like I looked better with straight hair. I [thought] that my hair had to be tamed.” Sentiments echoed throughout the complaint of the child’s appearance in the ad. While H&M is undoubtedly tone-deaf regarding race in advertisements, this time the fingers we are pointing should be aimed at the real perpetrators-us. Please people, let’s uplift this little girl! She’s killing her H&M shoots with her natural 4C hair. Lil sis is serving us poses and she looks happy and beautiful #Queenin pic.twitter.com/8z92Gi51rF — insta:msyasmine (@msyasmine_) September 20, 2019 I don't blame h&m, i blame the interwoke folks whos heroes are internet goddesses with 4c buns and TEXTURIZED edges. — ike slimster (@iKeslimster) September 21, 2019 Why y’all keep singling out the one black girl from the H&M ad? ALL the kids’ hairstyles were messed up. How come the other children aren’t getting this backlash? Hair texture got y’all twisting for excuses like pretzels. But anywho- pic.twitter.com/ksludbLayc — Tenille Clarke (@tenilleclarke1) September 20, 2019 There is a little Black girl whose face is floating around the internet who should be celebrating landing a modeling opportunity for H&M right now. Instead she’ll have to see commentary over how her hair should’ve looked better. — Negrita (@HustleAndFro_) September 20, 2019 Hopefully, the reality and exposure of the tainted way we still view our natural selves will help us change the narrative in our own community. Representation matters, especially when you see it loved among the very people you are representing to the world.
Source: Splash / Splash News Earlier this month it was reported that Kanye West had put down a King Kong grip on 4,500 acres of land in Cody,Wyoming where he and Kim Kardashian found themselves harassing innocent wildlife who clearly didn’t sign up for that ish. Still, Kanye West is all about that “love thy neighbor” life these days and decided to throw one of his signature Sunday Service sermons at the Buffalo Bill Center of The West and invited his new neighbors to bare witness to the hottest ticket in town. Needless to say people showed up in droves to turn up and take in the gospel of Yeezus in all it’s musical glory. According to TMZ some 700+ people attended the Sunday gathering at BBCW’s Powwow Garden where aside from the typical Kanye inspired tunes the crowd rocked out to renditions of classic Nirvana songs “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and “Come As You Are” amongst other joints. Kanye really knows how to endear himself to them white folks in the Midwest. Check out videos of Kanye’s Sunday Service show in Wyoming below and let us know your thoughts. View this post on Instagram Sunday Service x @centerofthewest A post shared by TeamKanyeDaily (@teamkanyedaily) on Sep 22, 2019 at 8:57pm PDT View this post on Instagram #sundayservice A post shared by @ codysundayservice on Sep 22, 2019 at 12:17pm PDT View this post on Instagram #kanye #kanywest #sundayservice #kanyesundayservice A post shared by @ codysundayservice on Sep 22, 2019 at 8:45pm PDT View this post on Instagram #kanye #kanywest #sundayservice #kanyesundayservice A post shared by @ codysundayservice on Sep 22, 2019 at 12:17pm PDT View this post on Instagram #kanyewest #kanye #kanyesundayservice #sundayservice A post shared by @ codysundayservice on Sep 22, 2019 at 12:18pm PDT
Source: John Shearer / Getty Anyone not following Jidenna’s travels through the Motherland on Instagram really needs to do so now! Our well-traveled Pan-African bae recently posted a video of himself at a market in Senegal haggling with a vendor over a hat. The 85 to Africa -rapper positioned the video as a tutorial on how to negotiate prices when you go to the market. In the video, we see him going back and forth with the vendor and bluffing as if he was going to walk away before the vendor caves and gives him the price he deems more fair. Jidenna’s travel videos come at a really good time, especially since it’s the Year Of Return, a concept that has been trending all year. And honestly, we just need for Jidenna to get a travel show already! View this post on Instagram For the hundreds of thousands of you in the Diaspora who are returning to Africa in December, this is how you don’t get ripped off as a “Yankee”. The strategy is usually the same but the style and intensity of your voice will vary from country to country (Dakar markets are more calm than Lagos markets, so I’m far less agressive here than I usually am ). A post shared by Jidenna (@jidenna) on Sep 22, 2019 at 5:34am PDT Anyway, don’t be fooled by how cool Jidenna makes it look. The market experience in the Motherland is a serious part of the culture. It’s something that you will probably want to put on your to do list, no matter what country your visit, but there are unspoken rules you should follow, and haggling is one of them. I have been to Ghana twice, as well as Togo, and the markets I experienced were sensory overload. I mean, people were selling literally some of anything and they have no qualms about getting all up in your face with the things they have to offer. However, while I did participate in haggling with vendors, I must admit, I was filled with anxiety, especially because you have to get really aggressive sometimes and I prefer to be laid back. Ideally, I just preferred that they would set one fair price and let me be great, but nope. Haggling is what they do, and if you are a Yankee aka an outsider, best believe they are going to jack up the price 5-fold in some cases. I traveled solo during my first trip to Ghana, and my driver was nice enough to accompany me to the market. I had a moment where I was so overwhelmed — because people will be trying to sell me things while I was still in the middle of another transaction — that I was going to just make the purchase at whatever the price was and my driver said absolutely not! He said that I was about to pay way too much money and that the vendor was a crook. It was a $20 Kente cloth clutch that I had talked down from $40, so I thought that was good. I was okay with paying the $20 but my driver demanded that we leave because he didn’t like the price. We got that down to $15. I had something similar happen during my second trip to Ghana. My friend’s mother, a native Ghanaian, scolded me and the vendor. She told me that the price was way too high for a shirt that I wanted, and that I should never settle because they always try to get over on foreigners. She then told the vendor, in Twi (Ghanians speak English, but prefer their native languages, and if you can speak their native tongues then you will yield better results), that she was being ridiculous. It took that moment for the vendor to relent and give me a price that was slashed by at least a quarter. Every time I went to the market after that I made sure to have a local person with me. In Togo, my group was hosted by an influential businessman from the country, and he was the only one who spoke the language (In Togo it’s French as well as various native tongues, including Ewe, and Kabiy é, among over 40 more depending on region). He made sure that we got what we needed without the smoke. So, the more connections you have, the better. That’s my advice to you if you ever find yourself in an African market! Go with a local, stand your ground, and don’t be afraid to walk away if you don’t like the price, which will probably be marked up by quadruple. Nine times out of 10, vendors won’t let you walk away without making a sale so they will meet you in the middle. Now, go forth and get your Year of Return on! Also, would you watch a travel show where Jidenna explores Africa? RELATED POSTS Jidenna’s Fine A** Brought His Bronze Beard & Henna Tattoos To #NYFW Jidenna Delivers Energetic Performance On Pepsi’s Sound Drop Platform To Celebrate Release Of His Album ‘The Chief’
Source: A24 “Uncut Gems” Trailer For the past few weeks, critics have been gushing over Adam Sandler’s ‘ferocious’ new film “Uncut Gems” –a deliciously sleazy crime thriller stuffed with greasy scumbags and KEVIN GARNETT ??? Yep, you read that right and should immediately watch this trailer that’s absolutely nuts (in the best way possible). Peep some Twitter chitter-chatter below: Adam Sandler is wearing Gunna glasses in Uncut Gems pic.twitter.com/ngbP4FGtae — Jacob Gallagher (@jacobwgallagher) September 24, 2019 Abel in Uncut Gems pic.twitter.com/rQ7lt8nLsz — abeltwodxo (@AbelsXOWeeknd) September 24, 2019 Uncut Gems looks fantastic. pic.twitter.com/SpRLSCafn6 — Sam. (@domesticmothman) September 24, 2019 Adam Sandler is such an underrated talent. Yeah, he rather make money and do dumb generic comedies with his friends. But once in a while a director is able to pull a brilliant performance out of him. So excited to see what he brings to #UncutGems ! pic.twitter.com/RIzA8AdFcR — Jon (@blvze97) September 24, 2019 Adam Sandler Lakeith Stanfield Kevin Garnett Yes, take all of my money https://t.co/TULrv1SjyE — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 24, 2019 “Uncut Gems” hits theaters this December.
Source: Sean Drakes / Getty Harlem Fashion Week’s Season Seven Gala & Show Closed NYFW New York Fashion Week went out with a bang with a gala and runway show honoring Harlem’s own. The fashion crowd headed uptown to honor people and organizations making a difference in Harlem and beyond. Reality star Yandy Smith-Harris , fashion entrepreneur Misa Hylton and musician and playwright Vy Higginsen were among the honorees Sept. 15 at the Harlem Fashion Week Opening Night Charity Gala at the Museum of the City of New York. Source: Sean Drakes / Getty Also honored was local activist Jackie Rowe-Adams, Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce. The gala also celebrated the centenary of the Harlem Renaissance. Source: Sean Drakes / Getty Following the benefit, the space turned into a catwalk, and the guests were treated to three different fashion shows featuring both emerging and established designers, including Remilda Rose Designs, La Maison Chevalier and Nothing To Wear. Hit the flip for more pics from the gala and show:
Source: Cindy Ord / Getty If there is one celeb we can swap skincare routines with, Jhene Aiko would definitely top the list! Let’s be honest, her skin is the true epitome of beauty goals ! While we know that makeup is a huge part of her lifestyle, but we can’t help but notice that her skin is always picture-perfect. So, it’s no surprise that she scored the gig as the global face of Kat Von D Beauty’s latest foundation line. There is no denying that trying to learn our favorite celebs beauty routines can be a bit tricky. From their high-priced beauty treatments and sometimes bizarre routines, finding a way to incorporate their skincare practices into our everyday lives is easier said than done. However, the “Triggered” singer is giving us a glimpse of her go-to products. In a recent interview with ESSENCE , the star couldn’t stop raving about a skincare product that she says saves her skin while wearing makeup. “It’s been hot right now in LA, so with that daytime makeup, you’ve got to make sure you have your blotting papers on you,” she tells ESSENCE . “Because if you just let it sit and it gets oily, then that sits on your face, that’s going to turn into a bump. So I personally always have to have blotting paper.” She continued, “And just for sure, wash your face. Wash that makeup off as soon as you can; it’s a big one. Because if you leave makeup on, like three days later you’ll have a big bump coming up.” We definitely agree! Blotting papers do a fabulous job of lifting away oils without disturbing our makeup. Personally, I like to use Fenty Beauty’s Invisimatte Blotting Papers ($16.00, fentybeauty.com ) to get the job done. While we all love how makeup enhances our beauty, it can have adverse effects on our skin if we don’t remove the product properly. Having a solid skincare routine is the only way to ensure that your skin will get the nourishment it needs. What say you? Are you a fan of blotting papers? What products do you use to control oily makeup? Lets us know down in the comments below! DON’T MISS: Jhene Aiko is The New Face Of Kat Von D’s True Portrait Foundation #BlackTwitter Goes In On Big Sean For Allegedly Cheating On Jhene Aiko Jhene Aiko Claps Back About Cheating Rumors And Divorce [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3059309″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Image Source / Getty If you ask us, there is no such thing as Brazilian wax season-you can remove hair whenever you want! While we’ve all heard of the popular saying, “Beauty is pain,” that doesn’t mean that your Brazilian waxing experience has to fall right in line. Sure, it is normal to feel uncomfortable while going through a session, but if you know how to properly care for your skin before and after, your experience will be 10 times better! Truth is, there are so many myths when it comes to caring for your skin before and after a Brazilian wax. Everything from using creams on the area after the session, exfoliating immediately to keeping your hair really long for your wax is enough to leave you confused on how to properly care for your skin. If you’re looking to get sound advice on how to effectively prep your skin before and after a Brazilian wax session, we’re here to put your mind at ease. Read through to learn the 411 on how to properly care for your skin!
