About Alvin aqua Blanco

Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men's Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented.

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Taxstone has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his involvement in the infamous Troy Ave shooting at Irving Plaza in New York City in 2016 at a T.I. concert. The Brooklyn native shot and killed Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, who was Troy Ave’s bodyguard, during the incident.

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Boosie was in court on Wednesday (June 14) for an ongoing gun case. Apparently, said case was dismissed. However, soon after Boosie was pinched for another pending, as of yet unknown, legal issue. 

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The Made In America Festival will be once again returning to Philadelphia over Labor Day Weekend. The 2023 headliners are dynamic singers SZA and Lizzo while Harlem rappers Cam’ron and Mase, amongst many other stars, will also be blessing the stage.

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Jay-Z’s lawyers are undoubtedly worth the investment. The Brooklyn rapper and mogul just received a cool $7.2 million to finally close the door on a Parlux Fragrances lawsuit, which he won back in early 2016.

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Ye’s lawyers stay busy. Kanye West is being sued by the photographer whose phone he evidently grabbed and hurled back in January.

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Fetty Wap has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug trafficking. The “Trap Queen” rapper recently asserted that he only resorted to drug dealing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is making sure his fans have the fastest access to his spirits. On Tuesday (May 23), the Hip-Hop mogul announced Diddy Direct, a platform aimed at helping consumers, and retailers, have access to his brands like DeLeón, Ciroc and more.

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Rumors have been running rampant about the health of beloved actor and comedian Jamie Foxx. Today (May 12), his daughter set the record straight by updating the world on her father’s condition—he is at home recuperating.

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The name of A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s first-born son‘s name has been revealed to be RZA. Of course, it’s a nod to the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, because the Staten Island super rap group has always been for the children.

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In case you might have forgotten, 50 Cent is first and foremost a rapper. Although lately he’s gotten more attention for his behind the scene moves in television and his trolling on social media, the Queens native is hitting the road for a global tour that includes Busta Rhymes and Jeremih as well as special […]

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On Monday, April 24, Live Nation announced that Drake has added 12 new dates to his tour It's All A Blur tour with 21 Savage.

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Jay-Z is holding a very rare one-off concert. The Brooklyn rapper and mogul will be performing at a Basquiat x Andy Warhol exhibit in Paris.