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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Bossip: It’s Over! Pt. 1: Stars That Ruined Their Careers By Doing The Dumbest Isht Imaginable 24 Wired TV: T.I. and Tiny – Ep. 4: “Stacks on Deck” [Full Episode] Current Hip-Hop: Crooked I – “Cocaine Is A Helluva Drug” Vibe: Millionaire Matchmaker! 10 Rappers and Singers Who Should Have Hooked Up in 2011 The Root:  Black Social […]

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‘Love & Hip-Hop’s’ Erica Mena Gets Snuffed, Says VH1 Is Ruining Her Career   In this week’s episode of VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop,’ the reality show’s newest cast member, Erica Mena, got into a vicious scrap with Kimbella Vanderhee (aka Juelz Santana’s baby mama). Now the video vixen (or singer) alleges that VH1 is […]

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 Heavy D’s Cause Of Death Revealed   The untimely death of rapper Heavy D was due to pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis, reports TMZ. It appears that the beloved rapper had a blood clot (a thrombus) in his leg that traveled up to his lungs, blocking blood flow to his heart. Days […]

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50 Cent Talks Avoiding Beef With T.I. [Video]   Earlier in the year, 50 Cent and T.I. had a short lived spat stemming from comments the G-Unit honcho made on Twitter. Tip didn’t take too kindly to Fif saying his wife Tiny should take a charge for him, and let his feeling be known in […]

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Bossip: Belated Christmas Gift: Peep Rihanna’s Super Hot Rolling Stone Photo Shoot Outtakes 24 Wired TV: Childish Gambino Freestyles Over Meek Mill Beat Current Hip-Hop: Gucci Mane (ft. Yo Gotti) “In Love With A White Girl” Vibe: Let The Good Times Roll! The 10 Best Hip-Hop Moments of 2011 The Root: ‘Pariah’: Small Film Exposes Big Truths Drunken […]

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John Legend Gets Engaged to Model Girlfriend   Kanye West’s favorite crooner is getting hitched to his longtime girlfriend Chrissy Teigen. A G.O.O.D. Music flavored wedding would be epic. The Urban Daily has the details.  Read Here  

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Lil’ Kim’s New Look   Lil’ Kim gave her fans a visual taste of what’s to come in 2012. Late on Christmas Day, the Queen Bee revealed a photo, via Twitter ,with the note, “Hey Guys!!! I have a little Gift for U. A little preview of what’s to come. Merry Christmas 🙂 !!!!!” So […]

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B.o.B. “Play The Guitar” f/ Andre 3000   The is the full version B.o.B.’s latest, Salaam Remi produced single “Play The Guitar.” While Bobby Ray does his thing, Andre 3000 snaps. B.o.B’s new album, Strange Clouds, is due sometime next year (you can grab “Play The Guitar on iTunes). As for 3 Stacks, sooner than […]

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Rick Ross Is The Source Magazine’s Man of the Year   Rick Ross graces one of the covers of the year end issue of The Source Magazine as its Man of the Year. Rozay’s year was full of highs and lows. While his Maybach Music Group’s music was a staple on the charts and built anticipation […]

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Drake Gets Aaliyah Tattoo On His Back   Drake is showing the late Aaliyah that his love for her is very real. A photo (courtesy of DrizzyDrake) taken of the Toronto rapper while playing tennis with his boys reveals he has Aaliyah’s face tattooed on his back (see photo below, white headband). We’re going to […]

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Cee Lo and Goodie M.O.B. Starring in UK Reality Show   Cee Lo is one of the hardest working artists in the music industry. Along with judging NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ performing around the country and appearing in 7-Up commercials, Cee Lo Green is adding reality television star to his resume. The New York Times reports

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Nelly “Country A$$ N*&&@” [Video]   Nelly drops the visual (paid for by himself) for “Country A$$ N*&&@” featuring Tity 2 Chainz and the Kang, with Drumma Boy on the beat. Off Nelly’s soon to drop ‘O.E.MO’ mixtape.