Old soul; truth be told I'm like '89. Stevie Wonder's youngest stan. I write too: AOL's TheBOOMBOX, Ebony, Vibe, Uptown and founder of @Hearts_Converse. Check more of my work at NatelegeWhaley.com.
Natelege Whaley
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 8 Recap: Peter Gunz’s Lies Blow Up in His Face
The drama continues on 'Love & Hip Hop: New York' as Peter Gunz's tangled web of lies and deceit gets even messier.
Bow Down: How ‘Beyonce’ Broke Music Industry Rules
Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but not if your name is Beyonce. The global superstar earned a fortune since the surprise release of her eponymous fifth album exclusively on iTunes last week -- with a $15.99 price tag. She skipped the traditional marketing route altogether, which became a career-defining moment that has blown the minds of fans and industry insiders alike.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: Yandy Is in the Dark About Mendeecees’ Legal Issues, Saigon and Erica Fight
On the latest episode of 'Love & Hip Hop: New York,' Yandy puts her foot down and tells Rich Dollaz that she is no longer interested in signing Amina to their record label. "Usually money is money to me. But this is just really close to home with me," she tells Tara while they're working out at the gym.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 4 Recap: Tara Trashes Peter Gunz’s Stuff, Erica Mena & Rich Dollaz Reunite
Peter Gunz is still in this dog house this week. Tara claims to be done with him since she now knows he and Amina are married. In the aftermath, Peter returns to the apartment he shares with Tara looking sorry, but she has no sympathy for him. This is one double-crossed lover who won't be played with. For starters, she throws all of his belongings out on the street.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 3 Recap: Joe Budden Brings Another Woman to Bed, Tara and Amina Fight
In this episode of ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York,’ Joe Budden brings another woman to bed and Tara and Amina fight over Peter Gunz.
‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 2 Recap: Peter Gunz Has 99 Problems, Rich Dollaz Is a ‘Cornball’
Peter Gunz continues to hide his wife Amina from the world. But she isn't going to be kept a secret for long and tells Rich Dollaz about their nuptials. An outraged Peter finds out and her plan backfires. “Don’t tell nobody we’re married,” he demands. Aren't side chicks a secret, not wives? These seem to be new rules he's following.
New Music Releases — December 2013
As 2013 comes to a close within the next two months, there's one word to describe the year in music: thrilling. There are a few rappers and singers who want to stick with that theme once they release their new albums next month. The December projects consist of names we already know and love.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Winners List
Hip-hop's biggest crews gathered for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired on Tuesday (Oct. 15) night. The event, hosted by the Cali O.G. Snoop Lion -- a.k.a. Uncle Snoop -- is an annual celebration of the biggest and brightest stars in the rap game today and also tips a hat to the rappers of the past who have paved the way.
Mary J. Blige’s FFAWN Charity Reaches Settlement in Bank Debt
TD Bank has reached a settlement with Mary J. Blige's charity, which will require the organization to pay back a fraction of the $322,000 it owes the financial institution.
New Music Releases — October 2013
October is a reminder that we're in the final lap of 2013, and with that comes a couple of long-awaited projects that will finally be hitting shelves this fall.
New Music Releases — September 2013
September is for lovers as R&B dominates the new music releases for the month. The records coming right before fall hits focus on themes of the heart.
‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Season 2 Reunion Part 2: Stevie J Makes it Rain on Nikko, K. Michelle Performs ‘V.S.O.P.’
Part 2 of the 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Season 2 reunion show opens with Rasheeda and Kirk's marriage drama. It's clear her pain still lingers as Kirk hasn't taken full responsibility for cheating on his pregnant wife. Benzino, who brought Kirk to the cabin where he did his dirty work, insists Kirk "sit next to his wife" to apologize to her. Bu...