(Video) Blame Ebro Presents ‘Talk About It’ Episode 3: Did the Strip Club Ruin Rap Music?

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In the newest episode of BlameEbro.com’s Talk About It, Ebro Darden, Gia Peppers and Marisa Mendez discuss the trends in rap music and hip hop culture to examine how everything has affected mainstream music.

Is there less balance in music than now when there was 10-20 years ago? Let us know what you think after you watch the newest episode of #TALKABOUTIT.
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(Video) Blame Ebro Presents ‘Talk About It’ Episode 2: Are Sex & Sports The Only Outlets Men Have?

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In the second episode of BlameEbro.com’s exclusive YouTube series, Talk About It, hosts Ebro Darden, Marisa Mendez, Gia Peppers and guest Dascha Polanco of Orange Is The New Black discuss the differences of how men and women express themselves. Whether it’s writing in a journal or writing a quick 16, everyone needs a way to release the struggles life can bring.

In society, it seems like men only have sports in sex as acceptable outlets – do you agree?
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Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 51] LIVE FROM SOB’S!

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On Tuesday, February 2, I’ll Name This Podcast Later celebrated its one-year anniversary (albeit a week early) with a live podcast at the legendary SOB’s in NYC. We sold out the event in less than three weeks, and the venue was PACKED with fans from all over (parts of Texas, Chicago, Maryland, North Carolina, Boston, Montreal), as well as all of our friends and family. It was truly one of the greatest nights of my life, and I can’t thank you guys enough for making it so special for me.

During the 2+ hour long show, we discussed a few current events, took a few fan questions, heard Joey and Johnny G‘s crazy L.A. story…and I was forced to perform my horrible, awful 2006 song, “Lick It Or Not.” What a time…

Listen to the episode below, along with tons of amazing pictures from the night, captured by various photographers. Thank you all once again! What city should we hit next?
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Gwen Stefani Launches Makeup Collection With Urban Decay

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On Thursday night, I had the pleasure of attending the exclusive launch party for Urban Decay‘s makeup collection with Gwen Stefani. The collection includes an eyebrow palette, a blush palette, an eyebrow kit, lip liners and a selection of lipsticks – which features a wide range of vibrant reds (very Gwen-like) with equally Gwen-like names such as “Spiderweb,” “Phone Call” and “Ex-Girlfriend.”

The event was everything you’d expect from something with the former No Doubt frontwoman’s name on it, with Vashtie providing music as the cocktails flowed, and even a live band coming in later on in the evening. I was BEYOND excited that we were treated to the entire collection, and I have been switching up my lip color ever since! Stay tuned to my Instagram for previews of each shade.

In the meantime, hit the jump for a few pics of the collection and our night. The collection will be available soon here. Thank you to Urban Decay and Laura Stylez for the invite!
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(Video) BET’s 2015 Year-End Wrap Up

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Earlier this month, my good friend Kathy Iandoli asked me to be a part of a panel of experts to discuss 2015 for BET‘s year-end wrap up, so of course I said yes! Along with some of my favorite people like Sway In The Morning‘s Tracy G, YouHeardThatNew/Beats1‘s Lowkey, The Source‘s Simone Amelia, The STASHED‘s Kazeem, ThisIs50‘s Jack Thriller and more, we discussed all the highs and lows of 2015.

Check out the clips below. Such an honor to be a part of this!
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(Video) Blame Ebro Presents ‘Talk About It’ Episode 1: Cuffing Season

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Over at BlameEbro, we have launched a new series to have real, unfiltered conversation about what the culture is discussing on social, in person, and across the world. It’s less about the celebs, more about the stuff that pertains to everyone on an everyday basis.

Though the real series will launch in January, we wanted to put out a teaser in celebration of the holiday season. In this episode of #TALKABOUTIT, Ebro, Gia Peppers and myself discuss the various ways you can mess up or improve your cuffing season choice by bringing them home for Christmas.

Would you bring your cuff home to meet the family on Christmas? Check out the video below, and let us know your thoughts on social media by using the #TALKABOUTIT hashtag!
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Interview: T-Pain Talks Threesome Etiquette While Married & Why He’s No Longer Interested In Making Hit Singles

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Back in October, I caught up with T-Pain while we were on the red carpet at the 2015 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Since his long-awaited Stoicville: The Phoenix album was set to drop this weekend, I planned to release the interview at the same time…but it looks like it’s got a little more marinating to do before we get it.

I didn’t want to hold on the interview much longer, though, as Pain dropped some interesting gems about why he’s no longer focusing on singles, as he feels albums are what will maintain your legacy even after you’re gone. Find out what Teddy Pain had to say about not wanting to be known as the “strip club man” any longer – plus the etiquette he and his lovely wife follow to bring a third party into their bedroom!
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