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Apparently nobody knows that better than Solange, who invited Diamond and Princess of Crime Mob to perform a few of their hits at her MET gala after party.
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Diamond & Princess (of Crime Mob) Performed at Solange’s MET Gala After Party… (PHOTOS + VIDEO) #METBall2019
Crime Mob Reunites During V-103 Pop-Up Concert… (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Just a few week’s back, Xscape made their legendary announcement (click HERE if you missed that).
And now Atlanta’s Own Crime Mob is back on the scene after receiving a warm welcome when they reunited onstage during V103’s Pop-Up concert last weekend.
#ATLLive on the Park’s 3rd Annual ‘Hip Hop Pro Awards’ Honors Devyne Stephens & More… [PHOTOS]
Jennifer Drake, Devyne Stephens & Mali Hunter pose during Atlanta’s monthly live music series ‘ATL Live on The Park‘, which held their October edition last Monday evening (October 12, 2015).
The event, held on the heels of BET Hip-Hop Awards weekend, honored a few music industry legends with the 3rd annual ‘Hip Hop Professional Awards’ and awards were presented to leading individuals in Atlanta’s Hip Hop community.[FLASHBACK: Lyfe Jennings, Demetria McKinney & More Perform at #ATL Live On The Park (PHOTOS)]
This year’s honorees were Devyne Stephens, Jennifer Drake, Hurricane Dave, Malissa “Mali” Hunter, Aiyisha T. Obafemi, Keinon Johnson.
Guests also enjoyed performances by hip-hop acts Mykell Vaughn, Audio Push and EarthGang as well as guest DJ sets from DJ Nabs, Kawan “KP” Prather and DJ Kemit.
Attendees included: Monyetta Shaw (Atlanta Exes), Mint Condition, Rico Wade (Organized Noize), Princess (Crime Mob), Trey the Truth, Carlos Emmons (Former NFL player and owner of Wet Willie’s Atlanta), Takeo Spikes (Former NFL player and media personality on NBC Sports Network), Tim Davies (VP/GM of Radio One), Angel McCoughtry (Atlanta Dream), Chubbie Baby, VP of A&R for Epic Records and many more.
Check out photos from the event below… Continue Reading…
ASCAP Honors Kelly Rowland & Outstanding Women Behind the Music…
Last night (Oct. 12th), ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) who reps everyone from Beyonce to Jay-Z & Ludacris kicked off their 2nd annual ASCAP Presents? Women Behind the Music in Atlanta.
Grammy Award winning multi-platinum singer Kelly Rowland of super-group Destiny?s Child was honored along with Entertainment attorney Sandra Brown(Jermaine Durpi/Akon) and Hanna King(GM of Grand Hustle/T.I).
DJ Traci Steele & Rashan Ali
Hosted by V103’s Rashan Ali (luv the shoes!) and with music by DJ Traci Steele, the annual event series is designed to promote, and recognize the impact women have made in the entertainment industry, and specifically music. The honorees all participated on a discussion panel where they shared secrets to being a successful in a male dominated industry. I learned a lot just by being in the room!
Also spotted: Devyne Stephens, DJ Traci Steele, Johnta Austin, Shanti Das, Princess (Crime Mob) and more.
Photos, video + a few notable quotables below: Continue Reading…
Atlanta Hosts Women in Hip-Hop Panel for BET’s “My Mic Sounds Nice” [PHOTOS, VIDEO + FULL EPISODE]
Monday, August 30, 2010, Princess (of Crime Mob) played host to a special Atlanta viewing party for BET?s new documentary ?My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth about Women and Hip-Hop?.
Female MC, Rasheeda, V-103 DJ Traci Steele; model, Dawn Motgomery; hip-hop publicist, Dee Dee Cocheta; pop-culture expert Ronda Racha Penrice; music industry executive, Shanti Das; and rapper, Eshe from Arrested Development all took part in a panel discussion which highlighted issues that females in hip-hop struggle with in the music industry.
The panelists all revealed a common thread in their discussion, which was that hip-hop is a male dominated world. Women in hip-hop constantly have to fight to maintain respect in an industry where men call all the shots.
Video ~ Women in Hip-Hop Panel Discussion
Photos from the Atlanta view party PLUS watch the full episode of BET’s “My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women in Hip-Hop”: Continue Reading…
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