Talib Kweli Tour Dates Tweet

Brooklyn MC, Talib Kweli kicked of his corresponding US tour to his January album, Gutter Rainbows, last night in Seattle. California native MC, Fashawn, will be joining Kweli on many of the dates, though the details have yet to be confirmed.

Here are the remaining dates:

31-Mar Portland, OR at Crystal Ballroom

01-Apr Reno, NV at Knitting Factory

02-Apr San Bernadino, CA at NOS Event Center

03-Apr Los Angeles, CA at Club Nokia

04-Apr Costa Mesa, CA at Detroit Bar

05-Apr San Fransico, CA at Fillmore

06-Apr San Diego, CA at House of Blues

07-Apr Tucson, AZ at Rialto Theatre

08-Apr Phoenix, AZ at Venue of Scottsdale

09-Apr Ventura, CA at Magestic Theatre

10-Apr Flagstaff, AZ at Orphuem Theatre

11-Apr Albuquerque, NM at Sunshine Theatre

15-Apr Columbus, OH at Skully’s

16-Apr College Corner, OH at Hannon’s Camp America

17-Apr Indianpolis, IN at The Vogue

18-Apr Louisville, KY at Headliners

19-Apr St. Louis, MO at Pops Nightclub

20-Apr Lawrence, KS at Granada Theatre

21-Apr Milwaukee, WI at The Rave

22-Apr Urbana, IL at The Canopy

23-Apr Madison, WI at Capitol Theater

24-Apr Minneapolis, MN at Epic

26-Apr Boston, MA at Paradise Rock Club

28-Apr New York, NY at SOB’s

29-Apr Portland, ME at Port City Music Hall

30-Apr Albany, NY at SUNY Albany

01-May Newark, DE at Delaware U (Charity Event)

02-May Philadelphia, PA at The Note

03-May Washington, DC at Black Cat

04-May Baltimore, MD at Sonar

05-May Nashville, TN at Limelight

06-May Charlotte, NC at Amos Southend

07-May Orlando, FL at Firestone Live

Philly Got Next: Diddy Officially Co-Signs Meek Millz! Tweet

Philadelphia, PA- Diddy makes a surprise appearance at Lil' Wayne's I Am Music Tour in Philly last weekend. Check out this video to see what Diddy had to say about MMG's newest signee, Meek Millz.

Lil' Wayne Announces Release Date for Tha Carter IV Tweet

Lil' Wayne has announced the release date for Tha Carter IV, his 9th album. The highly anticipated album is scheduled to drop May 16th. In an interview with MTV News, Lil' Wayne stated that the album is completed. Wonder how many albums he'll sell this time..

Beyonce No Longer Managed by Father, Mathew Knowles Tweet

Beyonce has officially dropped her father as her manager after a 14 year partnership.

 The Grammy-winning singer and her father have parted ways "on a business level," publicist Yvette Noel-Schure told The Associated Press in a statement.

In the statement, Beyonce stressed her devotion to her father on a personal level.

"He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me," Beyonce said.

Knowles also got personal in his statement.

"Business is business and family is family. I love my daughter and am very proud of who she is and all that she has achieved. I look forward to her continued great success," he said.

Wonder who her new manager will be? (places diamond in the sky)

SOURCE: ABC News

Casio Teams Up With Nicki Minaj And The Roots To Launch Acclaimed TRYX™ Tweet

Casio’s TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 Launch Party Will be Held on April 7th at the Best Buy Theater

Casio America, Inc. announced that Nicki Minaj, one of the country’s hottest hip-hop artists, will help kickoff and celebrate the launch of the Casio TRYX^™ by performing at TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 - Casio’s official launch party for the camera. Taking place on April 7^th at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 will also feature a performance by the legendary Roots, hip-hops’ influential and Grammy award‑winning septet.

Jeantrix 4 Japan Tweet

With the recent devastating events in Japan, it seems as though everyone is doing with they can to help out. JEANTRIX Clothing Co. designed these special 'Pray for Japan' and 'Love for Japan' t-shirts, proceeds going to the Red Cross. Each shirt is accented with rips to represent the struggle that the Japanese earthquake/tsunami victims face on a daily basis. All shirts are autographed by the designers as a thank you for every donation. 
Head over to their website to buy one! www.jeantrix.com
 

Charity through the Arts. We approve.

Photo Op: J. Cole & Diplo Concert at UPenn Tweet

 

Check out these great pictures from the J. Cole concert at the University of Penn. 
Photos courtesy of Ajon Brodie Photography

Meek Mill Maybach Music Official Signing Party Hosted By Wale & Rick Ross Tweet

WHAT:                              iDENTiTY iNK/ THE PRESIDENT Presents:  Deal Inked

Signing party for Meek Mill and Official I’m Still Music Tour After Party

Philadelphia, PA- Deal Inked, presented by iDENTiTY iNK/ THE PRESIDENT, will converge two special events for a premium nightlife experience.  This will be the Signing Party for Meek Mill and Official After Party for Lil Wayne’s I’m Still Music Tour.

The party will be held at Shampoo Nightclub and hosted by Rick Ross, Wale, Master P, Lou Williams of the Philadelphia Sixers and Curtis "Boonah" Brinkley of the San Diego Chargers. The event features the sounds of DJ Marty Geez and Lou Williams of the Sixers. This is sure to be a star studded event. This event is expected to be attended by the who’s who of Philadelphia as well as artists performing on Lil Wayne’s I’m Still Music tour.

For ticket information visit, www.identityink.net.

WHO:                               - Meek Mill

                                           - Rick Ross

                                           - Wale

                                           - Master P

                                           - Lou Williams of the Philadelphia Sixers

                                           - Curtis “Boonah” Brinkley of the San Diego Chargers

WHEN:                            Saturday, March 26^th, 2011   

                                           10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

WHERE:                          Shampoo Nightclub

417 N. 8^th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

Photo Op: The 2011 White Tie Ball & Runway Show Tweet

 

  Taken at the Inaugural White Tie Ball & Runway Show held at the Bellevue in downtown Philadelphia on March 11th.

Shout out to Ajon Brodie Photography!

The Bellevue Gets Engaged with Designer, Nicole Miller Tweet

Nicole Miller held an upscale fashion event at the Bellevue Hotel in Downtown Philadelphia.
by: Jasmine Whaley

Philadelphia- This honestly has to be one of the best fashion events that we at iSocialite have had the pleasure of attending. The fashion show penned The Bellevue Gets Engaged was held at the Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel in Center City, Philadelphia.

Internationally recognized fashion designer Nicole Miller held a classy and elegant event featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 12PM to 2PM. Vendors were stationed either in the Grand Ballroom or on the XIX (Nineteenth) Floor. Yes, the whole XIX Floor including the Cafe, Bar, and Restaurant. The set up was absolutely breath-taking. 

FBH Philly Fashion Week 2011! Tweet

FBH Owners Kerry Scott and Kevin Parker held their annual Philly Fashion Week February 24th-26th.

Philadelphia- If you missed FBH Philly Fashion Week, you definitely missed out! Kerry Scott and Kevin Parker know style and always put on an amazing week of events! The runway shows are always well put together and professional. In my opinion, FBH Philly Fashion Week is as close to NYFW that Philly will get. Pictures and event details below..