DIY: cutoff shorts by Kristen Joy

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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 I received a lot of compliments and this inspired me to write a cutoff shorts tutorial, because although it may seem simple, if not done correctly it can go wrong.

Step 1: Finding THE RIGHT PAIR OF JEANS. The best type of jeans for cutoffs is known as “mommy” jeans. These jeans are best because they have a higher waist and tend to go out more towards the thigh area so when you cut them they won’t fit tight and end up looking like booty shorts. This type of jean is most easy to find at a local thrift store (or maybe even an older relative).

Step 2: PRE-CUTTING

To determine where to cut, you can either A. try them on and while looking in the mirror and mark the desired length you want them to be either with a sewing pin or light marking pencil or B. What I like to do, is place a pair of my favorite shorts (cutoff or not) on top of the new jeans and mark a little less than a quarter of an inch beneath them to leave room for fringing.

Step 3: CUTTING

After you have completely marked across at least one leg, slowly begin to cut at your mark. You can then try them on to see if the length you cut is satisfactory before cutting the other leg. If so, fold jeans and cut away the other leg with the already cut leg as a guideline.

Step 4: FRINGE or CUFF

After the jeans are cut on both legs you can use a small steak knife and go over the bottom of the newly cut hem to create your desired fringe. When done throw shorts in the washing machine for a 20 minutes rinse and dry and VOILA ! Your cutoffs are done! If you are not a fan for of fringe, you can roll up the bottoms of your shorts to make cute cuffed cutoffs instead.

BOTH SHORTS BELOW WERE MADE BY ME USING THIS METHOD.

Local Residents Go Greener with TSU Sustainable Living Community Workshops

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Tennessee State University is continuing its efforts to help create a greener Nashville with a new series of sustainable living community workshops presented by the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Sciences.

The workshops are designed to assist area residents in saving energy and money by going green. Funded by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Capacity Building Grant, the workshops educate local residents on water conservation, indoor air quality, and reducing waste.

“All of our workshops take a holistic approach to environmental issues. Most residents want to find ways to cut their monthly utility bills so we feature presentations on how to conserve energy and water, recycle waste, reduce storm water runoff, and more topics,” said workshop coordinator Sue Ballard de Ruiz, an assistant professor in the
College’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

The most recent workshop held at Hartman Park Community Center, an area that was heavily affected by the floods of May 2010, featured guest representatives from Mayor Karl Dean’s Office of Flood Recovery and Office of Environmental Sustainability along with Quantum Environmental Services and the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. With the assistance of the local Home Depot store in Madison, participants received household items that help reduce energy consumption and improve indoor air quality such as power strips, compact fluorescent lights, and environmentally friendly cleaners.

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Keshia Campbell Appointed Athletics Director at Hampton University

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Keshia Campbell has been named the new director of athletics at Hampton University. Campbell, who has extensive experience in athletics administration, will begin at Hampton on Aug. 15.

Campbell, the first female athletics director to lead the Pirates, replaces Lonza Hardy, who has been named director of athletics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Hampton received several nominations and expressions of interest for the position of director of athletics. After careful review, two of the candidates were invited for interviews with members of the coaching staff and athletic administration. Dr. Rodney Smith, vice president for administrative services, who supervises athletics at Hampton then interviewed both finalists. Smith was also impressed with Campbell and recommended her for the position of athletics director at Hampton.

“Ms. Campbell comes with athletics management experience, knowledge of the institution’s athletics program and direct experience from within the National Collegiate Athletics Association,” Smith said. “We are very excited to welcome her as a member of the Hampton family and we are looking forward to continued excellence from our student-athletes under her direction.”

Prior to her current position as director of business affairs at University of Texas at Dallas, Campbell held two administrative positions at the NCAA, assistant and associate director of championships, from 2006-2009. Campbell is also no stranger to Hampton; she served as assistant and associate director of athletics at Hampton from 2004-2006 and was head women’s basketball coach at South Carolina State University for seven years.

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FVSU Marquette King Set To Attend Elite Kicking Camp

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For Fort Valley State University punter Marquette King, attendance at this year’s National College Elite Kicking Camp represents an opportunity to prove, on a national platform, what most—who are familiar with his punting ability—already know.

From July 21 -23, King will join America’s best punters, kickers and snappers in collegiate football for two days of drills, measurements and critiques of video footage designed to enhance the performance of the participants.  While the camp typically features players from the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level, King is one of only a few Division II punters to participate.

Sponsored by Kohl’s Kicking Camp, the event held at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater, Wis. is also an opportunity for students to meet player representatives from the National Football League. Dr. Randy Martinez, a well-respected sports psychologist will share tips and insights about the mental preparation necessary for optimum performance on the field.

“I recognize that there is a genuine opportunity for me to play on the next level after graduating from FVSU,” said King. “In order to do that, I have to take advantage of every situation that will help me get better as a punter. I am certain that this camp will help in that regard.”

Last season, King, a senior from Macon, Ga., finished fourth in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in punting with a 39.7 yards per punt average.

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CBS News Senior Producer Kim Godwin will Address at FAMU Summer Commencement

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna and CBS News Senior Producer Kim Godwin will be the keynote speaker for FAMU’s 2011 Summer Commencement.  The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 5 at 6 p.m. in the Alfred L. Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.

Doors will open for the general public at 5 p.m. and the line of march will commence at 5:30 p.m.

Godwin joined CBS News as senior producer in April 2007.  In her current role on the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, she is exclusively in charge of planning future CBS News editorial coverage of day-to-day and major news events, both domestically and internationally, including most recently, the launch of the final Shuttle mission from Kennedy Space Center.  In her previous role on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, Godwin was in charge of domestic news, overseeing editorial coverage and story production for all CBS bureaus in the United States, excluding Washington, D.C.

Recently, Godwin received a 2010 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast” for her groundbreaking series “Financial Family Tree.”  The unique series provided viewers with an in-depth, analytical look at the immediate and long-term ripple effects of the recession.

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Council Approves Seven New UDC Trustees

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University of the District of Columbia President Dr. Allen L. Sessoms today thanked members of the Council of the District of Columbia for affirming Mayor Vincent Gray’s nominations to the UDC Board of Trustees.  The addition of seven new Trustees brings to 14 the number of filled seats on the board and strengthens the growth and momentum of the revitalized university.

“Having a full board gives us greater traction as we continue transforming the District’s state university,” said Dr. Sessoms.  “The individuals joining us now are truly dedicated and influential people who will be able to help us continue building a great university.”  One nominee, Dr. Ricardo Brown, withdrew his candidacy after accepting a position with the University of Maryland System.  One vacancy currently exists on the UDC Board of Trustees.

The Board had operated with as few as five members in recent years.  But the additional members bring an added level of “influence and affluence” to augment the achievements of current trustees and will propel the university to the next level.

“We are grateful for the mayor’s and council’s support in getting our board back to full strength,” said Joseph L. Askew, Jr., Chairman of the UDC Board of Trustees.  “We have an aggressive agenda, and we look forward to working with our new colleagues to continue building momentum and creating a great university for our students.”

With the addition of the University of the District of Columbia Community College, the University System has experienced unprecedented support and growth.  UDC continues its mission of providing quality, affordable education in a way that expands access to citizens across the city and region.  UDC is engaged currently in a major campus revitalization.  The main campus at Van Ness is being upgraded significantly with the largest ‘green roof’ project underway in the District.  The DC Zoning Commission in June approved the university’s first-ever master plan, clearing the way for a $40 million student center and residence halls. www.udc.edu/facilities/master_plan.htm.

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Kemdi Opara Stylish Buzz of the Week

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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 prep one day, hipster the next, might be able to pull off the hypebeast look the next, just as long as i’m comfortable.”
I believe Kemdi’s style is a mix of thrifty and ethnic. Although he keeps it very simple his touch of beads and kente cloth pocket swatch add a more ethnic feel.
Photography by @The_BoyRoy www.theboyroy.com

Broadway Heads East To Meet The Aggies

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The North Carolina A&T Department of Athletics, the Aggie Athletic Foundation and the Division of University Advancement wants every Aggie in Eastern North Carolina to meet new head football coach Rod Broadway.

Eastern North Carolina fans can meet the new coach 6 p.m., Saturday, July 23 at the Hilton Hotel (207 SW Greenville Blvd.) in Greenville, N.C. The meet and greet will last three hours. To RSVP, please contact Shaun Johnson (sjohnson@ncat.edu) at (336) 433-5570. The social gathering will include free food and drinks.

There is tremendous excitement in Aggieland because a coach of Broadway’s caliber will be roaming the sideline for N.C. A&T. In eight years as a head coach, he has won two Black College National Championships, three conference championships and during his four-year stint at Grambling he put together the best winning percentage of any coach in school history.

Broadway has a difficult task ahead of him. The Aggies have not had a winning season in seven years. Therefore, he needs the support of the entire Aggie family to restore the football program back to prominence. Coach Broadway looks forward to meeting the Eastern North Carolina Aggies on July 23.

MSU Continues Sustainable Living Promotion with Community Garden

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MSU Continues Sustainable Living Promotion with Community Garden

The Morgan State University Nutritional Sciences Program has partnered with the University of Maryland Master Gardeners and the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc to help end hunger, obesity and health disparities in Baltimore City with the second season of a community gardening project. Inviting students, faculty, staff and neighbors to plant, grow and harvest their own vegetables on a once-vacant plot of land near the Morgan campus, the program has forged partnerships with city residents and neighboring colleges to encourage healthier eating and lifestyle.

Since its inception in May 2010, the program has sought to provide nutrition and collaboration between MSU community members and their neighbors living in the Northeast Baltimore area. The group has attracted the attention of groundskeepers employed by the non-profit Baltimore Civic Works program and officials from the University of Maryland, whom have volunteered time and expertise to the initiative.

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New Superintendent Named to Lead the Development Research School

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New Superintendent Named to Lead the Development Research School

Patricia C. Hodge is the new superintendent of Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS).

“I am very excited about the opportunity,” said Hodge, a Pompano Beach native. “This school has a long history of educating African-American students and I am excited to be a part of that.”

Hodge, who previously served as the principal for Florida Atlantic University Schools, said some of her goals include increasing the research opportunities for FAMU faculty and FAMU DRS faculty; expanding the educational opportunities for students at DRS, such as dual enrollment; increasing advanced placement type programs; and increasing the early education programs for the school’s pre-K and elementary students.

“Dr. Hodge will be a remarkable addition to FAMU DRS,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Hughes Harris. “She is very driven and dedicated to education. Her commitment to students makes her a perfect match for the research school. We are fortunate to have her leadership and look forward to working with her to take FAMU DRS to the next level.”

Hodge earned her bachelor’s degree in 1986 from the University of Florida in Gainesville; her master’s in 1989 from Atlanta University in Atlanta, Ga.; a specialist degree in educational leadership in 2000 from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Fla; and her doctorate in 2008 from FAU.

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Feature Faculty: Dr. Cynthia Neverdon-Morton of Coppin State University

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Feature Faculty: Dr. Cynthia Neverdon-Morton of Coppin State University

“A graduate of Howard University with a Ph.D. in United States History with concentrations in African and Latin American History” Dr. Neverdon-Morton was introduced to us through an interview with 2009 Coppin State University graduate Aleia Brown. Nubian Queen Aleia shared with us the depth of the impact that Dr. Neverdon-Morton has made in her life – from the research assistant position with “Finding History’s Forgotten People” to conducting primary reasearch with the federal government.

“Most of my professors at Coppin contributed something meaningful to my academic career. My advisor, Dr. Cynthia Neverdon-Morton certainly left the greatest impression on me and I continue to glean from her. She really invested a great deal of time in developing me as a historian and she exposed me to so many different things.

Nubian Queens Aleia Brown(l) and Dr. Neverdon-Morton(r)(Image Courtesy of Ms. Brown)

I was fortunate to serve as her Research Assistant for Finding History’s Forgotten People, which opened so many doors for me. Working on this federally funded project allowed me to conduct primary research in Colorado and present at a Bureau of Land Management Quarter Meeting in Washington, D.C. and at the 2007 ASALH Conference in North Carolina. These opportunities are only the beginning of what Dr. Neverdon-Morton exposed me to. She is a very caring and thoughtful person. Even now, I don’t hesitate to ask her for advice or simply catch up with her.

The Honors College Faculty and the rest of the History Department really embraced and encouraged me. Their support was an essential ingredient to my success at Coppin.” – Aleia Brown (@MonaesPlace)

Dr. Neverdon-Morton for all of the minds you have educated with your books and lives that you have uplifted with your passion and wisdom – we say thank you!

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Large Fire Breaks out at Tuskegee University Commons Apartment

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Large Fire Breaks out at

Tuskegee University Commons Appartment

A fire that started on the campus of Tuskegee University has been extinguished, but not before causing serious damage to the large West Commons apartments, a dormitory-style building. Large oranges flames and thick, black smoke rolled out of the roof of the dorm Thursday afternoon. As the smoke clears, photos show the roof nearly gone from much of the building. Tuskegee University officials says the fire started as Commons C just before 5:00pm and says investigators believe lightning from the day’s thunderstorms to be the likely cause. Firefighters from numerous departments including Franklin, VA Hospital, Reeltown, District 3, Cheeha, Little Texas, Shorter, and Tuskegee fought the blaze. The multi-story brick building is described as a 72-bed dormitory-style building. Three students lived in the building during the summer session but were not in the complex when the fire started.

 

 


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Kentucky State Volleyball Inks Seven Newcomers for 2011 Season

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Kentucky State Volleyball Inks Seven Newcomers for 2011 Season


Kentucky State University Head Volleyball Coach, Kyetta May, announced the signing of seven newcomers, including six freshmen, for the 2011 campaign. The newcomers include five hitters, one libero and a setter.

The Thorobrettes, looking to defend their 2010 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship, go into the 2011 campaign with the goal of, not only repeating as champions, but also being competitive outside of the SIAC. This year’s recruiting class is sure to strengthen the Brettes’ hitting corps and offer versatility with setters.

Jordan Foyer (Carmel, IN) is a true setter that has a strong sense of court awareness. She dissects both sides of the court with a bird’s eye view. “I have to know what’s happening on both sides of the court before I even set the ball,” said Foyer. According to May, Foyer is also quick and solid defensively which are two necessary attributes of great setters.

Emily Grieshaber (Thorntown, IN) will see time at the outside and middle hitter positions. May was impressed by her work ethic both on the court and in the classroom. “I’m never satisfied with my performance on the court,” said Grieshaber. “It is always possible, in my mind, to run faster, jump higher, and to make better decisions as a player.”

Ashlie Jones (Plano, IL) will play at the middle blocker and outside hitter position. She has confidence and will bring versatility to the offense by running quick-hits effectively. Jones will be joined by another heavy hitter, Ayanna Parker (Decatur, GA). According to Atlanta Boom Head Coach, Janessa Grayson, “[Parker] will take a swing on the second ball and 80% of the time it’s a kill.”

Sabrena Rose (Indianapolis, IN) will see time at the setter position as well as the right side hitter position when needed. She has good hands, passes well, has a tough topspin serve, and can hit the ball well from the right side. Rose will have the opportunity to set for Audrey Sherles (Oak Ridge, TN), who adds size and much needed aggressiveness to the middle blocker position. As a junior she was a Knoxville News Top 10 Volleyball player to watch. “Audrey is a leader on the court as well as a workhorse,” said her former coach, Carmen Foster.

Markeshia Williams (East St. Louis, IL), the only upperclassman in this year’s recruiting class, will give the Brettes plenty of experience on the back row as libero. She’s quick, agile and a consistent passer. Also known as “Quiet Storm”, Head Coach Mark Tippett of Lincoln College, “Markeshia has a quiet demeanor but is a force to be reckoned with defensively.”

With a taller, more athletic team, KSU is poised to defend their title and compete regionally.

2011 Kentucky State University Volleyball Signees

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Name

#

Ht

Year

Position

Hometown/Previous School

Jordan Foyer

6

5-7

FR

S

Carmel, IN / Carmel HS

Emily Grieshaber

5

5-11

FR

OH/MH

Thorntown, IN / Western Boone HS

Ashlie Jones

1

5-11

FR

MH/OH

Plano, IL / Plano HS

Ayanna Parker

4

5-10

FR

RH/OH

Decatur, GA / Decatur HS

Sabrena Rose

14

5-9

FR

RH/S

Indianapolis, IN / Broad Ripple HS

Audrey Sherles

15

6-0

FR

MH/RH

Oak Ridge, TN / Oak Ridge HS

Markeshia Williams

3

5-6

JR

L

East St. Louis, IL / Lincoln College

Top 7 Reasons why People attend HBCUs by HBCUinterview

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Take a break from life and find out 7 powerful reasons why the youth choose HBCUs as their institution of higher learning. Did you find the reason why you attended your HBCU among the list?

CONTINUING THE LEGACY

“I decided to go to Spelman College because I was aware of their high rankings as the top HBCU. And my mother and grandmother went there so I am continuing the legacy that will one day reach my children hopefully.”
Briana Adams of Spelman College (@Spelbri13)

LOCATION

“I decided to attend JCSU because not only did they offer me a football scholarship, my desired major (Sport Management) was available, and I was heavily attracted to the great city of Charlotte, North Carolina.”
Jordan McKie of Johnson C. Smith University (@IamFootball78)

PROFESSORS AND FACULTY THAT CARE

“Originally, I started my college career at a PWI. At first I loved it! But after the hype of freshman year went away, I realized that I was just a number to the university and my professors truly didn’t care anything about me excelling academically even though that was what I was paying them to do. So my sophomore year I transferred to PVAMU. I got to know ALL of the professors of my major and the Dean of my college very well and they do everything in their power to make sure I graduate a leader in my field of study.”
Nina Whitfield of Prairie View A&M University (@NinaRoss88)

QUALITY MAJORS

“My choice to come to A&T came from my AP calculus teacher (who was white) in high school. He told me that if I wanted to be an engineer and not leave the state, then A&T was the place for me. I knew A&T for its social lifestyle and a few of its nationally known alumni {Ronald McNair etc.}”
Henry Funny, Jr. of North Carolina A&T State University (@KiD_HeaRTleSS)

GETTING BACK TO ONES “ROOTS”

“A: Well, my mother is a Langston Alumni and always wanted me to continue her legacy, I also spent the majority of my life attending private schools and I needed to break away and get back to my roots.”
ShaRhonda Pickett of Langston University

HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS

“When I began my college search my senior year, I stumbled upon the Claflin Website and loved what they had to offer as a university, so I applied and got accepted within weeks!”

Aubrey Jackson of Claflin University (@Aubreyjay4)

FULL RIDE” SCHOLARSHIPS

“I decided to come to Winston Salem State University initially because they awarded me with all the financial aid i needed and also they actually cared about the voice of freshmen.”
Kari Hudgins of Winston Salem State University

 

If you are intersted in interviewing be sure to visit our Student Interview section or our Alumni Interview section. Let us know why you chose your HBCU! And thank you to HBCU Buzz for creating the platform for which we can share these great interviews with the world!

HBU Trivia Question: Which HBCU has a special relationship with the number 7? (Hint: “Grass is Green…”)

The re-evolution of natural hair by Kristen Joy

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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 has helped me appreciate beauty from a whole other angle. Natural hair has always been used as a symbol of our heritage and beauty. It is a reflection of empowerment, freedom and style. Back in the day icons such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Diana Ross and Chaka Khan paved the way for the acceptance and beauty equivocated to natural, big hair and now celebrities such as Solange Knowles, Chrisette Michelle, Janelle Monae, Yaya Decosta, Corine Bailey Rae, and Tracy Ellis Ross have continued to carry the torch. Women today are wearing their fro’s as the ultimate accessory; adding their own personal flavor by incorporating different use of dyes, cuts, parts, volumes and extensions and textures. Is this wide spreading re-evolution here to stay or is it just another running trend?

by Kristen Joy

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HBCU Buzz Artist Spotlight: Nick “YP” Sneed of Howard University

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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 musical career at the tender age of 8 years old, he began writing raps for classmates and family members. In that capacity, at the age of 12 YP was signed to Deezo West Entertainment. After his stint with Deezo West, YP elected to enter into the collegiate world after his senior year in high school. Coming into Howard University, YP made a name for himself early becoming “Howard University Mr. Freshman” and from there going on to become a member in several prestigious on-campus organizations including Gentleman of Drew Social Club and The Howard University Chapter, the Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. This year, “Howard’s Hottest Producer” is getting right back into the swing of things landing a slot in this year’s Homecoming Festival at Howard University. Be there to witness the beginning of an amazing journey for YP and be on the lookout for his debut project scheduled to drop very soon titled, “The Sleeping Giant.”

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