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.
Bossip: Check The Birth Certificate: Stars That Look Way Older Or Younger Than They Actually Are 24 Wired TV: Journalist Chronicles Reconciliation of White Woman and Black Woman of the Little Rock Nine Current Hip-Hop: Maino f/ T.I. & Meek Mill “Cream (Remix)” Vibe: Karrine Steffans Posts Suspect Text Message With Lil Wayne on Her Site The Root: Gary’s […]
Michal Jordan Is Engaged Air Jordan proposed to his longtime girlfriend, model Yvette Prieto. The good folks at The Urban Daily have details on MJ’s new fiance.
Rihanna’s Bikini Top Fails Her Hi Rihanna. While on vacation in Barbados, the Pop singer had a wardrobe malfunction, to the delight of men everywhere. After taking a dip in the ocean, her bikini top almost gave way, causing her left breast to… Just peep the photos below, and salute the photographer. (more…)
Bossip: You Can’t Be Serious: The Worst Flops Of 2011 24 Wired TV: 106 & Park: Terrence Pushes a Young Audience Member To Seek Academic Excellence Current Hip-Hop: Sheek Louch “Back To Work” Vibe: DatPiff.com’s ‘Top 50 Mixtapes of 2011’ The Root: Black Students Expelled and Suspended More Than Whites Drunken Stepfather: stepNEWS of the Day Madame Noire: Can […]
The Biggest Hip-Hop Videos Of 2011 Plenty of notable videos dropped in 20011, so how do you choose the best? Factoring video plays and public perception, The Urban Daily highlights the biggest Hip-Hop visuals of the year. It also gives a reason to post Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” video.
Drake Performs Karaoke “What’s My Name?” With Fan Dee was getting her karaoke sing on to Rihanna’s “What’s My Name?” at the Saddle Ranch Chop House in West Hollywood when none other than Drake himself decided to perform with her. E! News reports that Dee (Dalal) is an international student from Kuwait and
Mos Def Intros ‘Fellowship Mission’ Design Collaborative & New Fragrance Yasiin Bey aka the Mighty Mos Def has always been fashion forward. Although concrete details are sketchy, the Brooklyn rapper and actor has started a design collaborative called Fellowship Mission with friends that include Chris Gibbs of LA streetwear shop UNION. In the video […]
Jay-Z Sued By Workers’ Compensation Board of New York Jay-Z is getting sued, again. TMZ reports that Hova has been hit with a lawsuit by the Workers’ Compensation Board of New York for allegedly failing to pay worker’s compensation for a few months back in 2009. The employees weren’t of his famed 40/40 Club, […]