Yung Martez

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By: Kris J

Atlanta rapper Kris J has released a frre new single titled “Ya Dig“. Having opened up for the likes of Akon, Trinidad James, Kap G, Rob $tone and Starlitto, this rising star is ready for the big leagues. This release will appear on his forthcoming project “7 Days A Week” set be released later this week.

“Ya Dig” is the perfect summer record. Produced by Atlanta influencer and Shade 45’s DJIceberg, the smooth melody flows well with J’s confident bars. You will hear him talking about rolling dice and placing bets as the popping beat propels your ears to musical bliss. Some notable lyrics from this release are “roll the dice on her had to place all the bets, I know some n****s from my city who ain’t wish they the best”.

His clever lyricism and stacked word play comes full circle on this single. This is by far J’s best work together. As he and DJ Iceberg have teamed up to release their first ever collaborative effort, this is simply a taste of what is yet to come. Press play below to stream Kris J’s “Ya Dig“.

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Akon and Rosa Acosta Photo Credit: Winston Burris

Internationally known fitness model and successful entrepreneur, Rosa Acosta, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of her boutique “Cossamia” on Melrose Avenue with the launch of a new Beauty Bar offering expert service for hair, nails, make-up, lash extensions and waxing. The gorgeous business owner hosted an exclusive, pink carpet event with celebrity guests including Akon, Kreesha Turner, Trinidad Jame$, Carter The Body, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘s Althea Heart, Basketball Wives LA star Sundy Carter, fashion designer Geebin Flores and more in attendance.

Kreesha Turner, Geebin Flores and Rosa

Kreesha Turner, Rosa and Geebin Flores

Invited guests were the first to shop Floyd Mayweather’s “The Money Team” apparel, the latest fashion addition to Cossamia, while enjoying complimentary eyelash extensions, an eccentric art exhibit by Nico Solis, an open bar, sweet treats by Sugar Mama’s, a fun-for-all photo booth and music curated by Rosa’s brother, DJ Smoke.

Trinidad James and Acosta

DJ Smoke

Althea Heart, Quarterbird and Sundy Carter

Rosa continues to shine as a business owner by marking the one-year anniversary of the opening of her boutique on the iconic Melrose Avenue, with an even bigger Beauty Bar expansion. Her store features a full selection of the latest fashion, including her own Body by Rosa Acosta fitness line, custom designs by designers Geebin Flores, Jessica Rich, Queen Russia and more.

Photos by: VVK Photo and Winston Burris

Carter The Body and Cossamia’s store owner

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Camp James Team

Hip-Hop fan favorite and “All Gold Everything” star Trinidad James hosted his 2^nd Annual Camp James Celebrity Basketball Game and Football Camp at Crenshaw High School. The Atlanta-bred artist also collected hundreds of donated new and used shoes in a sneaker drive to benefit local families in need. Celebrities in attendance included Wiz Khalifa, Nipsey Hussle, Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul, Mally Mall, Ray J, YFN Lucci and more, as well as celebrity basketball players Problem and Safaree, and team coaches Steve Lobel and Community Activist Big U. L.A.’s REAL 92.3 DJ Hed along with DJ Looney kept the crowd grooving with today’s hottest music.

Trinidad James, YFN Lucci, and Safaree

Wiz Khalifa

Nipsey Hussle

In addition to the celebrity basketball game and sneaker drive, over 100 gift bags were given to the youth in attendance, including pairs of Jordan’s and goodies from sponsors Shoe Palace, Jason Mark, Under Armour, Feed the Homeless LA and Ray J’s Skoot-E Bike.

Ray J

Problem on the court

James on the court ballin

“It feels amazing to be able to do it again. I can be honest and tell you it’s not as easy the second time as I thought it would be, but I’m very thankful to the people who continue to help me this year again like Crenshaw’s Big U, Michael Henley (Lil U) and their entire family, Echo Hattix’s PR team, Shoe Palace Sneakers and Jason Markk shoe cleaner,” says James. “Last but not least, I’m very thankful to the Crenshaw community. Nothing would matter without their presence.”

Safaree Arriving with Bike Squad

Mally Mall

Sneaker Donations

Camp James Locker Room

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Social Media maven, Amber Rose, continues to dominate the tech world with her brand new collection of “MUVA MOJI” icons created by Moji, the worldwide leader of emoji. The roll out of over 900 new icons will have people talking as they cover every aspect of Amber’s exciting and controversial life in the public eye – from her headline-making “SLUT” and “THOT” references to her well-known love and acceptance of the LGBT community.

Quincy and Amber Rose

Amber celebrated the release of her new #MUVAMOJI collection at a red carpet event inside Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood with celebrity guests in attendance including Hip-Hop icon Too $hort, ​Actor/Model Quincy, Fitness Model/Entrepreneur Rosa Acosta, ​VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Sincere Show, “Pretty Ricky” rapper Spectacular Smith, VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood stars Moniece Slaughter and Teairra Mari, ​Gold Gang Leader Trinidad James, rap artist Safaree Samuels, Power 106 Host Yesi Ortiz, RnB artist Kevin McCall, LA artist Problem, Preacher’s Daughters star Lolly White, music producer/artist Mally Mall, music industry tastemaker Steve Lobel, and more, with the evening’s music curated by Miss DJ Bliss and DJ Duffey to close out the night.

Sincere Show, Rosa Acosta and Amber Rose

Safaree and Amber Rose

“This isn’t just an ‘in the moment’ deal for me,” says Amber Rose. “I take this very serious and am committed to leaving my footprint in the tech world. Working on this has brought out the geek in me and I’m excited for what the future holds. Most people don’t understand how the emojis that come installed with your iPhone even work. I didn’t really know either prior to working on this. But I learned that it’s impossible for anyone to create more that work like the original ones. They work in something called Unicode and Apple doesn’t even have control over how they work. This is something I think most people don’t get. We’re working to change that, but for now we have come up with the best alternative and I think these are even more fun to use in your messages,” Amber adds.

Drake’s Father Dennis Graham and Amber Rose

Oliver Camilo, Founder & CEO of Moji, says, “We believe Amber Rose is a perfect fit for our brand. We’ve been working on this collection with her for the past six months and with over 900 icons, you’ll see just how hands-on Amber was in the creation process,” notes Camilo. “This was an amazing event to celebrate all of the work we’ve done with her and it was a great opportunity for the press and her fans to see what’s she been doing and how she’s really making strides in the tech space.”

Trinidad James and Amber Rose

Mally Mall and Amber Rose

Moji has seemingly emerged as a worldwide leader in emoji by creating high quality, customized icons that are relevant to pop culture in real time. Since its inception last year, Moji has created over 13,000 icons and has collaborated with a list of notable celebrity influencers including Future, The Game, DJ Snake, Fetty Wap, Fabolous, Pia Mia, G-Eazy and many more. “We have a small, highly effective team of designers and animators that works together to create unique and relevant emojis for people to use in their every day messaging,” notes Camilo. “The products you see are just the tip of the iceberg. We have a lot more creative projects with Amber and our brand we’re excited to unveil this year.”

Amber Rose arguably continues to expand her “MUVA” empire in the social media, fashion and tech industries while making headlines as the outspoken leader of her own women’s empowerment movement.

You can download the Moji App for Amber’s MUVA MOJI collection exclusively for iOS at www.mojikeyboard.com and for Android and iOS at www.muvamoji.com

DJ Duffey, Brandi Maxiell, Amber Rose and Rosa Acosta

Yesi Ortiz and Amber Rose

Preacher’s Daughters cast member Lolly White

Amber Rose and Rosa Acosta

Amber Rose and Fan

Amber Rose Selfie Time

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The Game, Rosa Acosta & Trinidad James

Video vixen turned fashion boutique owner Rosa Acosta hosted her first annual “Haute Holiday” Toy and Shoe Drive at her new store CossaMia on Melrose Boulevard in Los Angeles. Celebrity guests The Game, Trinidad James,Spectacular, Quarterbird, Young Lace, Kevin McCall, Lil Rome Diddy, fashion designer Geebin Flores and more, joined Rosa at the holiday event benefiting the local My Friend’s House Foundation. Hundreds of toys and shoes were collected to donate to the charity in hopes of giving local boys and girls and their families a very Merry Christmas.

Rap artist Quarterbird, who also co-sponsored the event, pulled up with a truckload of toys worth more than $5,000 and Spectacular (of Pretty Ricky) also made a huge donation to make the event even more special. Guests in attendance enjoyed custom “Haute Holiday” drink concoctions at the open bar by Starrtenders, delectable cuisine by Celebrity Chef Bernard of Taste of the Caribbean L.A., photo ops on “Santa’s Lap,” and the evening’s soundtrack curated by DJ Looney.

The boutique, located at 7600 Melrose Boulevard features exclusive fashion picks by designers Geebin Flores, Angel Brinks, and others as well as fitness pieces from Rosa’s “Body by Acosta” line.

Photo Credits: VVK Photo and Adrian Sidney

The Game

DJ Looney and Trinidad James

Kevin McCall, Rosa Acosta, Quarterbird, Young Lace, Spectacular, Kid Lace, and Lil Rome Diddy

The Game and Trinidad James

Quarterbird and Rosa Acosta

Young Lace, Kid Lace and Lil Rome Diddy

Spectacular (from Pretty Ricky) and wife

Spectacular (from Pretty Ricky), Echo Hattix & Quarterbird

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If you’re reading this article, my condolences. There have been so many senseless deaths in recent weeks in Paris and Kenya. As a result, there has been an out pour of celebrity support discussing the matter. Trinidad James was showcased on CNN Politics to talk about terrorism. The rapper compares the media coverage of the Paris attacks, to the media coverage of the Kenyan attacks. Check it out here.

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