Paris 96 (Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III) – Afternoon [Audio x Download]

Introducing a new super group made up of the two long-time friends. Together, Theophilus London and Jesse Boykins III are PARIS 96. Theophilus and Jesse wrote songs together early on in their careers (“Cold Pillow,” “Humdrum Town”) when they were both coming up! Theophilus thought it’d be the perfect time to reconnect and make music together. Their new music is a fresh take on soul with a seductive panty dropping vibe. Check out their new track called “Afternoon” and expect a Paris ’96 EP in April. “Afternoon” was produced by XAPHOON JONES.

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Jenny Boom Boom Interviews T-Boz, Lupe Fiasco & Kid Ink [Audio]

Jenny Boom Boom sits down with T-Boz from TLC. She dismisses the rumor of TLC breaking up. T-Boz talks about a biopic that is developing about TLC’s life and story. She talks new tour and being able to still go on tour with Left eye displaying on the jumbo screen. T-Boz says they will never ever replace Lisa “Left Eye” and get a third member. Talks new song “Champion” and says proceeds goes to kids with leukemia. Interviews with Lupe Fiasco & Kid Ink after the jump.

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Mary J. Blige Facing More Financial Woes; Responds To Negative Press [Video]

HipHollywood caught up with MJB at Vibe Media’s 20th anniversary celebration where the singer was honored with the first ever Impact Award. Mary J. Blige has been slapped with another lawsuit — this one alleging she defaulted on a $500,000 loan to Bank of America. This comes just months after the singer was sued for defaulting on a $2.2 million loan! So when HipHollywood asked the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul how she handles the negative reports in the press she told us that, “negativity will always be there…you just have to let the haters hate”.

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