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Afrocentric Excellence: Ciara, Iman & Teyana Taylor Cover ESSENCE’s July/August Issue

Source: Itaysha Jordan for ESSENCE Magazine / Essence Ciara, Iman & Teyana Taylor Cover ESSENCE’s Summer Issue Another day, another ESSENCE slay. The magazine’s enlisted Ciara, Teyana Taylor, and Iman for a #BlackGirlMagic packed July/August issue highlighting the ladies excelling in their respective careers and day-to-day lives. Stunning Somalian supermodel Iman is highlighted for her philanthropy and mogul status. At age 63 she’s also absolutely ageless and a pioneer in the beauty world with her Iman Cosmetics. “When I came on the scene, I was catering to women of all skin colors,” Iman explains. “Regardless of what hue you are, as long as you are a woman with skin of color, whether you are Asian, Latina or African, I opened that gate. And Fenty knocked the gate out.”   Source: Itaysha Jordan for ESSENCE Magazine / Essence Teyana’s also covering the issue and speaking on her beautiful baby girl Junie that’s changed her life. According to Teyana, she’s working hard to instill confidence in her daughter. “Being a mom makes you move differently, think differently and speak differently,” Taylor says. “Once I had Junie, I realized I was living for so much more.” “I’m just teaching her early: ‘You are beautiful, you are smart, you are magic,’ ” she says. Through her relationship with her husband, Taylor is also modeling the power of commitment. “Love is important,” she says. Source: Itaysha Jordan for ESSENCE Magazine / Essence As for CiCi’s amazing Afrocentric cover, she’s rocking waist-length faux locks while speaking on the power of prayer… “My faith has carried me through every challenge and triumph,” she reflects. “When I was younger and wanting things to happen when I wanted them to happen, I could never have imagined that 15 years later I’d be having the time of my life.” and ways she’s “leveling up” her life. “I’m trying to keep getting better, make health-conscious decisions and be the best mom and wife I can be,” she says. “No matter how much success you have, I believe there’s always an opportunity to grow and learn something new. And I’m keeping my sexy up too.” Source: Itaysha Jordan for ESSENCE Magazine / Essence ESSENCE’s July-Aug issue is on stands 6/21.

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Seen On The Scene: LL COOL J, Spike Lee, Action Bronson & Shepard Fairey Celebrate Beyond The Streets Exhibition

LL COOL J, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez, Action Bronson & Shepard Fairey Celebrate BEYOND The Streets Exhibition   Source: Cindy Ord / Getty   Last night, LL COOL J , Spike Lee, Rosie Perez, Fisher Stevens, Action Bronson and many legendary artists from the street art and graffiti community showed up to celebrate the NYC VIP Opening Preview of BEYOND the STREETS at 25 Kent Ave. Hosted by LL COOL J and Roger Gastman, the party kicked off the official public opening (Friday, June 21) of the 100,000 sq ft exhibition of graffiti, street art and beyond, including some of the most pervasive artists of the community, including Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Timothy Curtis, Takashi Murakami, TAKI 183, Cleon Peterson, LADY PINK and more.   Source: Cindy Ord / Getty Bert Krak was in attendance tattooing guests in his Brooklyn-inspired tattoo porch. Legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong spun 90’s hip hop while break dancers moved around the two-floor exhibit.   Source: Cindy Ord / Getty The exhibition officially opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 21. Tickets available here: https://beyondthestreets.com/

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Seen On The Scene: LL COOL J, Spike Lee, Action Bronson & Shepard Fairey Celebrate Beyond The Streets Exhibition

Solange Checks Rude Fan For Calling Her Son Ugly On Instagram

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Solange Knowles has become known to speak her mind on a few occasions when dealing with matters concerning her family but one bold Instagrammer must…

Solange Checks Rude Fan For Calling Her Son Ugly On Instagram

Why Africans Were Making Fun Of Kelly Rowland [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

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Who would make fun of Kelly Rowland? Africans, according to Gary With Da Tea.  Listen to Gary’s Tea in the audio player to hear the funny reason they made…

Why Africans Were Making Fun Of Kelly Rowland [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

Who Belongs On Hip-Hop’s Mt. Rushmore? [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

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There are so many hip-hop artists that paved the way for today’s artist. LL Cool J recently appeared on “The Arsenio Hall Show” and talked…

Who Belongs On Hip-Hop’s Mt. Rushmore? [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]

LL Cool J On How He’s Made His Marriage Last [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

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LL Cool J is busy prepping to host the 2014 Grammy Awards, but he still finds time to kick it with his family. He’s been…

LL Cool J On How He’s Made His Marriage Last [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Deals With The Devil: Side-By-Side Pics Of Celebrities Who Haven’t Aged In 10 Years

Celebrities Who Haven’t Aged How do they do it? Seriously. How do celebrities go so long without aging ? The folks at College Humor gathered some of these non-aging celebrities to show you just how they look just like they did more than a decade ago. Take a look and try to figure out the secrets.

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August Alsina ILTS Remix Featuring Trey Songz & Chris Brown [NEW MUSIC]

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New Orleans Native August Alsina is really making a name for himself in the industry. Between the content of his music and his amazing voice, it safe…

August Alsina ILTS Remix Featuring Trey Songz & Chris Brown [NEW MUSIC]

French Montana Drops A Few Details About New Album [TRACKLIST]

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Rapper French Montana is finally comfortable with the finished product of his album that he is finally ready to release it. The Bad Boy/Maybach Music…

French Montana Drops A Few Details About New Album [TRACKLIST]

LL Cool J Talks to Jay Leno About “Accidental Racist”: “The Song Wasn’t Perfect” [VIDEO]

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Rapper/actor LL Cool J has had a tough week. At the top of the week, LL Cool J dropped a song with country singer Brad…

LL Cool J Talks to Jay Leno About “Accidental Racist”: “The Song Wasn’t Perfect” [VIDEO]