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EDGE Talent: Chloe and Halle Remake Mariah Carey’s “Beautiful”

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It’s no secret that we love the Bailey sisters! Chloe and Halle are so beautiful and endlessly talented and we’re so happy that world is catching on!! Their recent cover has us singing to the top of our lungs and we had to share it with our EDGErs! LOVE THESE GIRLS!!! Their voices are just getting better and better!

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EDGE Drama: Dr. Dre Gives $35 Million to USC–Should It Have Gone To A Black College?

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Not that this is anything new but an uber successful African American celebrity has decided to make an enormous monetary donation to an institution with less than 25% of people who look like them. Dr. Dre is making news after he gave $35 million–and 10% of his net worth according to Forbes–to USC, leaving many to question why he didn’t give...

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EDGE Music: Kanye West Performs “New Slaves” and “Black Skinheads” on SNL

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Kanye West seems to be all about making revolutionary statements (whether hypocritical or not) with his new music these days and his recent stint on Saturday Night Live is no exception. Wonder why you haven’t heard much about Mr. West’s visit to SNL? Well it could be because he performed two very intense tracks, ‘New Slaves’, that he debuted in...

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EDGE New Music: Beyonce ‘Grown Woman’ (Full Track)

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Well Mrs. Knowles- Carter is putting those pregnancy rumors to rest by releasing the full version of the track that’s been floating around the internet for months now. ‘Grown Woman’ has infectious African rhythms and Bey’s southern drawl dripping all over it. We’re hoping that Beyonce takes it to the motherland for this one and Blue Ivy Carter is shown...

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EDGE Music: Billboard Music Awards 2013: Chris Brown, Miguel and More

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Last night Twitter was on fire with the opinions of spectators as the Billboard Music Awards 2013 took off live from Las Vegas. Some of the biggest names in music took to the stage and of course there were a few performances that everyone was looking forward to. First up, Chris Brown’s first live performance of “Fine China” had...

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EDGE Inspiration: President Obama Speaks At Morehouse Commencement, Makes NY Times Front Page

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Yesterday our President Barack Obama spoke before the distinguished graduates of Morehouse college in Atlanta, GA. As an honorary Morehouse man, President Obama delivered a speech that spoke directly to racial identity in America and in his normal suave way, left a lasting impression. We like what five fifths over at 40 Acres and A Cubicle had to say about President Obama’s...

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EDGE Inspiration: Dwyane Wade Grants A Girl’s Wish By Taking Her To Prom

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There’s really nothing bad to say about the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade. He’s a loving father, budding fashion icon and a world champion but recently he’s added wish granter to his resume. Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School senior Nicole Muxo ,ade a popular YouTube video asking the NBA guard to prom. And Wade answered by showing up to her house and making her...

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EDGE Inspiration: Kanye West Debuts ‘New Slaves’ Visual and Track in 66 Locations, 6 Countries

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Last night Kanye West once again cemented himself as one of the premiere marketing geniuses in the music industry when he decided to project the visuals for his track ‘New Slaves’ in 66 locations over 6 countries. The track is an in your face middle finger to White America…and there really is no nice way to say it. Kanye seems...

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EDGE New Music: Solange ft. Kendrick Lamar ‘Looks Good With Trouble’

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Sol-Angel is slaying the scene wherever she goes whether it’s DJing at MBFW, looking FABULOUS at the Met Gala or dropping amazing funky music for the soundtrack of our summers. She’s now teamed with the hottest MC in the game, Kendrick Lamar, for a remix to her track ‘Looks Good With Trouble’ and we’re ALL ABOUT IT! Solange ft. Kendrick...

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EDGE Film: Michael B. Jordan Looks Oscar-Ready in “Fruitvale Station”

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This film is one of the most anticipated of the year due, in part, to the high acclaim it received in the festival circuit taking home both Grand Prize Jury and Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. But the bigger talk is of the performance of actor Michael B. Jordan (Friday Night Lights, Chronicle) as the slain Oscar...

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