King Von Dead At 26
Thoughts and prayers for King Von family & fans the Chicago rapper was gunned down in Atlanta early this morning… Details are still sketchy as to what really happened… Police continue to investigate the deadly shooting as fellow rappers, including Von’s on-again off-again girlfriend Asian Doll, mourn him on social media.
Janele Monae Showcases Black Designers In Antebellum
Janelle Monae left a mark while starring as lead in Antebellum -- not just for her talent but because she wanted to highlight one element throughout the film -- Black fashion designers. In the film, Monae's character is a successful author, who wakes up to fight the 19th Century reality of living as a captured slave on a plantation while fighting to escape. She used the opportunity to bring attention to time-period wardrobe. In the film she wore pieces by FKSP, and notable designers, Beyonce and Ozwald Boateng. She worked closely with the film's costume designer to ensure that her vision came to life. The film's currently available on VOD.