Vic Mensa hit the pavement in his hometown of Chicago over the weekend, pulling up in trucks filled with sneakers to give away to kids and families. The artist/activist and his SaveMoneySaveLife foundation gave away 10,000 pairs of shoes and gave out free haircuts in the West Englewood neighborhood located in the Chicago’s South Side on Sunday (Aug. 26). The ‘Anti-Bait’ truck event was in response to a Chicago police sting earlier this month that made headlines. The sting was uncovered after video surfaced online of police-sponsored ‘bait trucks,’ filled with sneakers that were used to lure potential shoe thieves. The sting was spearheaded by a local railroad company, who have since apologized after three people were charged (prosecutors later dropped the charges) during the sting.

The Roc Nation MC was present handing out brand new sneakers from brands like Puma, Adidas, Nike and Converse, donated to the foundation from places all over the world including Germany, China and Australia. Athletes and musicians, who asked to remain anonymous, also donated to the great cause.

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The hottest stars is music have all made their way to the Big Apple for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. Taking place at the famed Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Monday night (Aug. 20), Cardi B leads the VMAs with 10 nominations this year, including “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” and “Best Hip-Hop.” Cardi B also makes her long-awaited return to the stage, opening the 2018 VMAs. It serves as the Bronx rapper’s first performance since the birth of her baby daughter Kulture. Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Logic with Ryan Tedder, Shawn Mendes and more will serve as performers as the annual award show. Before the main show got underway, the big stars showed off their stylish looks on the red carpet.

Cardi, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande and fiancé Pete Davidson, the Migos, Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner, G-Eazy, J. Lo, Camila Cabello, and more were all smiles while posing for the cameras and catching pre-show interviews. Check out photos from the VMAs red carpet below.

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Beyoncé graces the cover of Vogue Magazine’s September issue. News leaked last week that Queen Bey would be the upcoming cover star. It was also revealed that the iconic entertainer recruited 19-year-old photographer Tyler Mitchell to shoot Mrs. Knowles-Carter, becoming the first black photographer to shoot the magazine’s cover image in its 126-year history.

The issue, completely done by Beyoncé herself, finds the 36-year-old speaking about marriage, the birth of her twins Rumi and Sir, the changes her body went through after birth, her legacy, the incredible Coachella 2018 performance, “On the Run 2” with husband JAY-Z, and more. See photos and read excerpts below, click here for the full cover story.

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It’s all about family for Harper’s Bazaar’s icons issue. Called ICONS: The First Families of Music, the issue stars many icons in music alongside their children. Kanye West covers the magazine, posing with his kids North West and Saint West. “I hope my children never lose their confidence to society,” is Kanye’s message to go along with the feel-good photos with his kids. Erykah Badu and her daughters, Lionel Richie and his child Nicole Richie, Bruce Springsteen and his daughter Jessica, and Christina Aguilera with her two kids also appear in the fall issue.

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Kylie Jenner and Travi$ Scott have kept quiet about their relationship and newborn daughter Stormi, barely doing any interviews to speak on either subject. The G.O.O.D. Music artist and reality tv star/entrepreneur are the cover stars for GQ Magazine‘s new issue. In their cover story, the young love birds open up on the first time they really hung out (went on a “date”), the Kardashian curse, Travis’ rise as an artist, Kylie’s status as a successful mogul, Scott being a romantic and more.

The couple would also sit down with GQ for a game of “23 Questions,” where Kylie quizzes her boyfriend to see how well he knows her. See photos from their stylist shoot, plus their back-and-forth on “23 Questions” below.

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The 2017 BET Awards have taken over the City of Angels. The biggest stars in music and entertainment have made their way to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for the annual awards show, hosted by actor/comedian/singer extraordinaire, Jamie Foxx. Nicki Minaj, Migos, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Janelle Monáe, Big Sean, Daniel Caesar, YG, Jay Rock, SiR, H.E.R. and Ella Mai and more are set to perform during the 18th annual event.

Legendary singer Anita Baker will be honored with this year’s Humanitarian Award, while French citizen Mamoudou Gassama is the recipient of the Humanitarian Award. DJ Khaled leads the pack this year with six nominations, with Kendrick Lamar following right behind with five nods. SZA and Migos come next with four nominations respectively.

Check out photos from the 2016 BET Awards red carpet below.

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Over the weekend, Steve Harvey hosted a mentoring program for at-risk youth outside of Atlanta with the help of Jeezy. The event took place at The Rock Ranch and was orchestrated through the decorated comedian’s ‘Harvey Foundation’ in association with Snowman’s ‘Street Dreams’ Foundation.

Check out some photos from the outreach occasion below and watch a video recap here.

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FADER magazine taps Rico Nasty for its latest cover star. The reveal is bundled with the announcement about her inking a fitting deal with Atlantic Records as well headlining her first U.S. tour. No subject was off limits during her intimate conversation with Tasbeeh Herwees, which took place at Disney World as she divulged information on everything from tragedy to triumph.

Peep the DMV sugar-trap sensation’s cover below and read the full cover story here.

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This Friday, Jorja Smith will release her highly anticipated ‘Lost & Found’ project. In conjunction with album drop, the UK vocalist linked up with Playboy Magazine for a steamy yet tasteful photo shoot.

Check out the exclusive pictures after the jump and be sure to purchase the LP later this week.

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After a 3 year musical hiatus, A$AP Rocky is finally gearing up to release his highly anticipated ‘Testing’ album. In conjunction with the LP, the Harlem rap staple covers Complex’s Summer 2018 issue. The cover story interview finds him detailing what its like to work with Kanye West, Nigo’s influence on Hip-Hop culture and of course the new project.

Check out the cover above and watch the intimate interview after the jump.

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