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Name: Billy Bang School: Howard University Genre: Hip Hop Management: CamTrimble Website: http://www.billybangonline.com/ Bio: Billy Bang is an acclaimed indie rapper, engineer, producer, and award winning actor who has the entire DMV music scene buzzing. Born and raised in the rough hood of LeFrak City, Queens, Billy Bang has been steadily making a name for himself on the independent music [...]

 SALES, SHOPPING, & SPOTTING! I know it’s buried in the back of all of our minds, and I hate to be the one to dig it back up but summer is sadly coming to an end. The time is winding down to get any financial and living situations settled before the semester begins. As the optimist that I am, let’s [...]

Something important that I’ve learned in my young 17 years, is networking is EVERYTHING! As I was tweeting one of my followers on Twitter one day about my career goals in the fashion industry, she simply said, “You NEED to get the Teen Vogue Handbook”. Once she advised me, I immediately went to amazon.com and placed my order for this [...]

Morgan, ‘Make it Happen’ Foundation Assists 22 Future Business Leaders from Regional High Schools Renowned entertainment executive and Morgan alumnus Kevin Liles returned to campus yesterday for the closing awards ceremony of the inaugural ‘Make It Happen Summer Business Institute.’ The institute hosted 22 Baltimore City and Baltimore County high school juniors and seniors, and engaged them in a two-week [...]

While reading through the August 2011 issue of Instyle Magazine, I noticed a lot of different tips and suggestions for Fall beauty. From fire-engine-red lips to mono-chromatic makeup, the runways have been teeming with fun and cool beauty trends for fall. Amongst them all, I’ve chosen my top 5 fall beauty trends, as seen on runway, that as I see [...]

MODELS INC. MISSION: Models Inc. was formed with three things in mind. To build self-esteem, enrich young adults, and create a safe place for youth and young adults to express themselves through artistic development and Runway performance. We strive to create a safe haven and reduce high risk behaviors amongst young aspiring models. We provide job readiness, self esteem workshops, [...]

Name: Jayde Stuckey Classification: Junior Repin’: Howard University Hometown: Dallas, TX Description of style: My style is just another outlet of my creativity. Jayde is killin’ her sporty look. It’s athletic and feminine simultaneously. I can tell she likes to be comfortable while out on the town all while remaining a lady. This leaves me no choice but to crown [...]

Name: Bernard Hampton Jr -Rah Flair School: Tennessee State University Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Secondary Genre: Urban/R&B http://rahflair.bandcamp.com/ Artist Bio: Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Rah Flair is a talented rapper, producer and Pro Tools certified audio engineer. Flair’s style and music is unique and it represents him 100%. Born Bernard Hampton Jr., Flair has been recording and rapping in local [...]

Since the release of information concerning the collaboration between Karl Lagerfield and Macy’s last November, more details have been revealed for the Karl Lagerfield for Impulse collection. The collection will be releasing August 31st in 235 Macy’s stores and online. Items will be priced from $50-$170 and collection will consist of 45 pieces including Lagerfield’s signature tweed, statement jackets, graphic [...]

So you think you got bars, flow, and undiscovered talent but you just haven’t been given the right opportunity to showcase your skills. We at HbcuBuzz are aware of the amount aspiring artist in todays day and age who feels as if they have what it takes to be a star or better yet inspire their peers through the power [...]

Name: Olivia Russell Classification: Sophomore Repin’: Howard University Describe your style: “My style is very liberal, the complete opposite of esoteric. My style varies from hipster, to ethnic, corporate to classic, or just chill. It’s all about how I feel that morning & that sets the precedent for my style that day. I’d say it’s very impulsive.” Olivia is totally [...]

Name: Deven “DevDapree” Collins School: Bowie State University Current Location: DMV Booking Agent: devdapree@gmail.com Website: http://www.devdapree.com Bio: WHO AM I YOU ASK? IN A WORLD WHERE YOUR DREAM IS THE BIGGEST COMPETITION YOU WILL EVER HAVE, HOW WILL YOU STAND OUT? I DREAM BIG, I LIVE BIG. AND ONE DAY I DECIDED TO MAKE MOVES INSTEAD OF JUST DREAMING. SINCE [...]

DIY: cutoff shorts by Kristen Joy Early last week I was invited to go thrifting and while there ran across these two pair of amazing vintage Levi high rise jeans that I bought collectively for about $3.50 (amazing right ? I know !) to make some cute cut off shorts to wear on my trip to Canada. While on vacation [...]

Name: Kemdi Opara Age: 21 Classification: Senior School: Howard University Major: Biology Hometown: Trenton (Ewing), New Jersey Describe your style: “My style is very unexpected, I never know what i’m gonna end up looking like that day. I’m not so much into matching, i just put on whatever’s in my closet, and hope that it looks good. I might be ivy [...]

The re-evolution of natural hair by Kristen Joy Since I’ve performed the “Big Chop” and transitioned into natural hair, I have noticed natural hair becoming a lot more prevalent and popular among African-American women today. Going natural has been one of the most empowering, spirit lifting and fear binding experiences of my life. It has helped me build confidence and [...]

HBCU Buzz Artist Spotlight:   Nick “YP” Sneed of Howard University  Name: Nick Sneed School: Howard University Class of 2011 Genres: R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Management: The McKenzie Group Artist Bio: Nickolas YP Sneed is not your ordinary physics major from Landover, MD. He’s an all out music genius, specializing in the craft of building a song. Beginning his [...]

We’ve all tried to put together that perfect outfit for class, a fashion show, a date, or just a day out and couldn’t find that right shoe?! One boot that will always make your outfit pop are Dr. Martens better known as Docs. Whether you wear the classic 1460’s, floral pattern or cheetah print boot, you are bound to be [...]

DeRon Scott of Howard University Stylish Buzz of the Week by The Profashional   Name: DeRon Scott Classification: Junior Repin’: Howard University Major: Fashion Merchandizing/Art History Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina Describe your style: “As an aspiring menswear designer Heavy on accessories,  my look is fashionable with an edge to it. Think of the ‘worn’ & vintage feel accompanied by gold brooches, Hermes scarves, designer briefcases, and effortless [...]