Tag: Brooklyn

  • The Notorious B.I.G’s Childhood Home Is Being Rented For 4K A Month

    The Notorious B.I.G’s Childhood Home Is Being Rented For 4K A Month

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    Remember that “one-room shack” that the late rapper Notorious B.I.G said that him and his mother lived in? Well, the shack has been transformed into a three-bedroom apartment that is being rented for $4000 a month.As reported by Uproxx, the apartment is listed on the real estate site, Compass. The listing reads the following:

    Amazing three-bedroom home with additional den/office and separate dining room with best light is now available for rent in the desired neighborhood of Clinton Hill historic district. The limestone eight-unit condominium prewar building was recently renovated and maintains gorgeous pre-war details, like hardwood floors and high ceilings, The kitchen has been has granite countertops, stainless appliances and lots of storage. This home also features a windowed dining room and a spacious southeast facing living room with an additional office. The building offers laundry, bike storage, and a common garden with plantings and barbecue area . One block from the subway and convenient to shops, restaurants and all Clinton Hill has to offer. Sorry No pet.

    The apartment is located at 226 St.James Place, which was recently renamed Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace Way, in honor of the late rapper and the corner of Fulton Street.Would you move here?

  • Jay-Z ‘s ‘The BluePrint’ To Be Added To The Library Of Congress

    Jay-Z ‘s ‘The BluePrint’ To Be Added To The Library Of Congress

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    In 2001, Jay-Z release the classic album The BluePrint, and 18 years later the album will now be entered into the Library of Congress.

    The announcement was made on Wednesday March 20th that the Library has picked 25 recordings to be entered into its Registry. The Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden explained why those 25 songs were chosen this year.

    “The National Recording Registry honors the music that enriched our souls, the voices that tell our stories, and the sounds that mirror our lives.”The other audio clips that were chosen include songs by Earth, Wind & Fire, music from the Super Fly movie and the announcement of Dr. King’s death given by Robert F. Kennedy. Congrats Jay!

  • That’s Dope: Jay-Z and Beyonce to be Honored at the GLAAD Media Awards

    That’s Dope: Jay-Z and Beyonce to be Honored at the GLAAD Media Awards

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    This is huge! Jay-Z and Beyonce were named the next recipients of the Vanguard Award at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards. The award is given to those who have accepted and has made a difference for LGBTQ people. Jay-Z and Beyonce will join previous winners of this award including Kerry Washington, Britney Spears, Cher, Janet Jackson, Patricia Arquette, Charlize Theron, and Jennifer Aniston. In a statement made by GLAAD’s president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, she said “they’re global icons and passionate defenders of human rights and acceptance for all people”. The awards will be handed out on two different dates; March 28th in Los Angeles and May 4th in New York.