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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Drake has secured the bag, and it's a massive one. Universal Music Group revealed that has renegotiated its contract with the Toronto rap star and it sounds like an all-inclusive and expensive affair.

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Will Smith has been spotted out and about for the first time since the infamous Oscars slap of Chris Rock. However, it wasn't stateside, the Oscar-winning actor is in India.

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When word broke that Mike Tyson had blessed a fellow airline passenger with a 2-piece and a biscuit (for those unfamiliar, that's slang for catching a beat down), the first thought from many was, "What did the other guy do?" Soon enough, it became clear that the allegedly drunken passenger had provoked the boxing legend, and now it's come to light that he has a lengthy rap sheet, too.

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On Sunday, April 17, DJ Kay Slay, an active and influential participant in Hip-Hop culture since its inception, passed away. He was 55.

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Details are coming to light about the death of Archie Eversole, and they are truly tragic. Reportedly, the "We Ready" rapper was shot by his brother last month, before succumbing to his injuries in early April.

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Pusha T knows exactly what he's doing. While the buzz surrounding his forthcoming new album, It's Almost Dry, continues to rise, he's also "pressing" his big brother Malice about making a new Clipse album.

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DJ Khaled's basketball skills may be suspect at best, but the guy does have taste in sneakers. Today (April 11), the famed DJ, producer and influence unveiled his We The Best x Air Jordan 5 collaborations—as in plural.

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Kanye West stays in the news cycle. The latest from the prolific "free thinker" is that he's actively seeking "behavioral" treatment but only if it goes down in a "luxury" facility.

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The new show will be covering Hip-Hop culture ("From Bey to Ye, and everyone in between," per the announcement) with a number of hosts and on-air talent including Amber Diamond, DJ Hed, Cynthia LuCiette, Rodney Rikai and Tonio Skits.

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French Montana is rolling with Canaday Dry. Today (April 7), the brand announced it has teamed with the rapper and entrepreneur, starting with a video for "Big Comfy:" which plays like a mirror into how he coped with the COVID pandemic, by partying comfortable at home.

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A pioneering rapper is heading to jail for a long time. On Wednesday, April 6, Kidd Creole, a founding member of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, was convicted of killing a homeless man.

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"I have a boyfriend," answer Gangsta Boo when asked what we can expect to learn from her participation in WeTV's new season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip-Hop Edition.