Rapper Future Rocks $1,115 Balmain Geometric Paneled Multi Pocket Biker Pants & Timberland Boots To The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards

Earlier tonight Saturday (September 28), the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards were taped at the Atlantic Civic Center in Atlanta. Snoop Dogg served as this year’s host. The show will air Tuesday October 15 at 8pm on BET. Tami snapped pics of rapper Future on the green carpet. For the award show, the “Honest” rapper styled in  a white “Honest” promotional hoodie and $1,115 red Balmain Geometric Paneled Multi Pocket Biker Pants. His outfit was completed with $180 Timberland boots which can be purchase at Nordstrom. Future’s waxed cotton biker denim pants features a geometric detailed back waistband and knee, front rounded pockets and back zip patch pockets. You can get them at Barneys.

Photos Credit: Tami | pants via Barneys | boots via Nordstrom

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Toya Wright Spotted In $952 Saint Laurent ‘Cuff’ Pumps & A Russia Paul Dress

Last night Friday (September 27), Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé sponsored a small private get together in Atlanta for some music executives during the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend. Reality star turned mini mogul Toya Wright was in attendance. For the event, she wore a black & white fitted dress designed by Russia Paul accessorized with $952 Saint Laurent ‘Cuff’ Pumps. Toya’s silky calfskin pumps feature an adjustable ankle cuff with a buckle closure, leather upper, lining and sole. You can purchase them at Nordstrom.

Photos Credit: Toya Wright’s Instagram | pumps via Nordstrom

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2013 BET Hip Hop Awards: Eve, Lil Mama, Tahiry, MC Lyte, Joseline Hernandez & More Styling On The Green Carpet

Eve

YDBR continues posting pictures from the 2013 BET Awards green carpet. Earlier, I posted the fellas. See the original post here. This go ’round, I put the spotlight on the ladies. Courtesy of Tami, I spied Eve, Lil Mama, Tahiry, Mc Lyte, Joseline Hernandez, Lola Monroe, Tiffany Foxx, Kesha Chante, Monie Love, and Lady of Rage on the carpet for photo opts and interviews. Who was best and worst dressed? The main event was taped at the Atlantic Civic Center earlier tonight. Multi-platinum rapper Snoop Dogg served as this year’s host. The show will air Tuesday October 15 at 8pm on BET. For now, see some pics from the green carpet below.

Lil Mama

Tahiry

Mc Lyte

Joseline Hernandez

Photos Credit: Tami

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2013 BET Hip Hop Awards: Rick Ross, Future, Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, Migos & More Styling On The Green Carpet

Rick Ross

A lot of celebs mainly rappers are in Atlanta for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. The event is currently taping from the Atlantic Civic Center. Multi-platinum rapper Snoop Dogg serves as this year’s host. Before taking their seats, a lot of folks walked the green carpet for photo opts and press. Who was best and worst dressed? Who will be among the winners? The main event will air Tuesday October 15 at 8pm on BET. For now, see some pics from the green carpet below.

Future

Floyd Mayweather

DJ Khaled

2 Chainz

Migos

Photos Credit: Tami’s Instagram | HHW | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Hotspot ATL |

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Rihanna For Glamour Magazine

Rihanna is definitely a “good girl gone bad“. When she is not touring around the world or uploading sexy pictures to her Instagram, she is gracing the covers of some of the most popular beauty and fashion publications. To coincide with her Style Network fashion competition show, Styled To Rock, Riri is also gracing the November 2013 issue of Glamour magazine. The fashionista is sporting a Jheri Curl and an all-black ensemble on the front cover.

Styled To Rock (featuring Riri and music producer Pharrell Williams as a fashion mentor) premieres on November 5 at 8pm on Style Network.

Are you watching Styled To Rock and what are your thoughts on this cover?

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Meek Mill In A $168 BBC Helmet Pullover With The Matching $122 Classic Helmet Sweatpants

2 Chainz, DJ Drama and Meek Mill

Celebs are flocking to Atlanta for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend. Meek Mill was photo’d with 2 Chainz, DJ Drama and Quezzy O of Travis Porter. The “Levels” rapper kept it causal in a  $168 BBC Helmet Pullover with the matching $122 Classic Helmet Sweatpants.

Tomorrow Sunday (September 29), the MMG rapper will release his highly anticipated forthcoming mixtape, Dreamchasers 3 via DatPiff. Earlier in the week, YDBR premiered his new single “Make Me“. The DJ Drama-hosted mixtape will feature tracks such as “Lil Snupe,” “Work (Freestyle)” and “Versace (Freestyle)“.

The mixtape is also rumored to feature guest appearances from Rick Ross, Wale, Jadakiss, Trina, Waka Flocka, Future and others.

Meek Mill and Quezzy O

Photos Credit: Meek Mill’s Instagram | pullover via BBC |

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Emily B Wears A $295 Balenciaga Join A Weird Trip Sphinx Tee & $210 Ziginy ‘Piarry’ Boots

Last night Friday (September 27), reality star and fashion stylist turned shoe designer Emily Bustamante attended socialite Teyana Taylor’s lifestyle and fashion consulting company launch. For the event, Emily styled a $295 Balenciaga Join a Weird Trip Sphinx Tee with a black leather skirt and $210 Ziginy ‘Piarry’ Boots. Emily’s tee features a sphinx graphic on the front with the quote ‘Join a Weird Trip‘. It’s available for purchase at Barneys.

Emily is currently filming Chrissy & Mr. Jones Season 2 with Chrissy and that airs this fall. She’s also focusing on her shoe line with ZigiNY which will be available this November.

Photos Credit: Emily’s Instagram | Teyana Taylor’s Instagram | shirt via Barneys | boots via Bdonnas

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BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Exclusive: Rick Ross & Future Are Performing Together [Pictures From Their Rehearsal]

Future and Rick Ross

This is the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend. A lot of celebs, mainly rappers flocked to Atlanta for the weekend festivities as well as the official taping which will take place at the Atlantic Civic Center. Multi-platinum rapper Snoop Dogg serves as this year’s host. The main event will air Tuesday October 15 at 8pm on BET. The evil folks over at the network invited a few bloggers/media reps to the set for rehearsals.

YDBR can confirm that Rick Ross, Future and DJ Khaled are performing together. Future will kick off the set with “Honest” then Rick Ross will join him for “No Games“.

Rick Ross

Rick Ross, Future and DJ Khaled

Dre, Ross, DJ Khaled

Rick Ross

Photos Credit: Tami

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Naomi Campbell Wears $1,642 Azzedine Alaïa Laser-Cut Suede Ankle Boots To ‘The Face’ Screening In London

This fly “model chic” is still killing the game! 25 years later and Naomi Campbell is still winning! The 43-year-old international supermodel attended a special screening and Q&A sessions in London, England for the new series of The Face. The event was held at The Royal Opera House this past Thursday (September 26). For the screening, Campbell paired a white suit with $1,642 black Azzedine Alaïa  Laser-Cut Suede Ankle Boots from the brand’s Fall 2013 collection. They feature a pointed toe, black suede, laser-cut side panels with front ties. You can purchase them at Farfetch or Matches Fashion.

Earlier in the month, Campbell walked the runway during NYFW for the Diane von Furstenberg show at The Theatre at Lincoln Center. She also joined supermodel Iman and activist Bethann Hardison in calling out some of the top fashion designers in the nation for the a lack of diversity on the runway. See the original post here!

Erin O’Connor, Naomi Campbell and Caroline Winberg

Photos Credit: Zimbo via Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images Europe | boots via Matches Fashion

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T.I. For Upscale Magazine

Rapper/actor turned CEO and Mogul T.I. is covering the October issue of Upscale magazine. On the front cover, Tip showed his bright smile in a black leather jacket. Inside, Tip talked about issues with his former publisher, being known as a daddy and father at this point in his career, and turning down deals. Below are some highlights:

T.I. had asked his music publisher, Warner Chapel, for $7 Million and they refused:

“They said, ‘Nah, no.’ And I said, ‘Ok, cool’ and we walked away amicably. And now the Robin Thicke record was the number one record in the world and I am the sole publisher because they didn’t want to cash me out. So thank you, Warner Chapel.”

On being known as a daddy and father at this point in his career:

“I guess a lot of things I’ve done in my career that I’ve gained attention for I wouldn’t have never really concluded that would’ve been a probable outcome… I guess [being known for being] a husband and a father is better than the guy with the machine guns and silencers.”

On turning down a couple million for a record deal: 

“I get that from The Family Hustle and we’re not even talking managers cut, that’s just me—not Tameka—that’s just what I’m getting,” he stresses, making sure his point is felt. And it is. “I can get that on my own, I can get that on tour.”

On convincing Major to get mic’d up for the show:

“Sometimes he just doesn’t like to be fooled with, like, ‘I’m not into it today… I don’t force him to do nothing. I let [the production crew] handle that. For a while Gushers worked. He was like, ‘Ok, I’ll do one scene for a pack of Gushers and then the Gushers stopped working. One time they came and said, ‘If you come down we’ll give you five dollars’ and he said, ‘What?! I’ll give you five dollars.’”

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Photos Credit: Upscale magazine

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