Jasmine Williams

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Jasmine Williams is a journalist and textile artist currently learning and earning in Brooklyn, New York. When she isn't going to shows or chilling at Fort Greene park, she can probably be found dyeing fabric in her bathtub. Writing @ www.jasminelouisewrites.com + Art @ www.orjasmicfabric.com

NEWS ROUNDUPPolitical Popstars, Return of the 2000s and More

Pussy Riot Political Popstars, Return of the 2000s and More By Jasmine Williams Pussy Riot Forever! Days after members of Pussy Riot were arrested for staging a protest during the World Cup, the Russian firebrands were awarded a settlement relating to their 2012 jail sentences for performing a “punk...

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NEWS ROUNDUPVenues, Videos, New Releases and More

Venues, Videos, New Releases and More By Jasmine Williams RIP Webster Hall, hello Arc! New York City - well, to be specific, Long Island City - is getting a new venue next year. The Arc will have a capacity of about 2,000 and is set to open early next year. Former Webster Hall COO, Rich Pawelczyk,...

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NEWS ROUNDUPRIP X?, Pride @ Ladyland and More...

LadyFag photographed by Peter Tamlin. By Jasmine Williams In Memoriam? Florida rapper, XXXTentacion, was killed on Monday in his home state when a drive by shooter open fired on him outside of a motorcycle dealer. Born Jahseh Onfroy, the twenty-year-old music rose to hip-hop prominence, thanks in...

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NEWS ROUNDUPNas, A Sony Payout and More

Nas, A Sony Payout and More By Jasmine Williams The Internet's Hip-Hop Hypocrisy Last night Kanye West was involved in yet another livestream event. He produced the new Nas album, Nasir, which debuted via a listening party in Queens, New York. While many Illmatic fanboys have lit up the internet with...

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NEWS ROUNDUPNo More Hate...Policy, YouTube Copyright and More

Prince would've turned 60 on 6/7; his estate will release Piano and a Microphone 1983 in September. No More Hate...Policy, New Releases and More By Jasmine Williams Spotify Says “JK!” In a continuation of last week’s story, Spotify has completely walked back their recently introduced “hateful content...

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NEWS ROUNDUPKesha's Countersuit, Neil Portnow Resigns and More

Kesha photographed by Olivia Bee. Kesha, Neil Portnow and More By Jasmine Williams Kesha’s Downhill Battle Kesha was dealt another blow in her long battle with Dr. Luke and Sony. On Tuesday in New York, an appeals court ruled that she cannot pursue her countersuit with the producer, who she has...

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NEWS ROUNDUPHateful Policy Haters, R. Kelly Lawsuit and More

Hateful Policy Haters, Lawsuits and More By Jasmine Williams Spotify Walks Back Spotify’s new ‘Hateful Content and Conduct’ Policy has a whole lot of haters. Following outcry from a number of industry heavyweights and rumors of internal conflict, Spotify has backtracked on the rule which stated that...

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NEWS ROUNDUPAlice Glass, YouTube and More

Alice Glass, YouTube and More By Jasmine Williams The Indomitable Ms. Alice Thanks to #MuteRKelly the #MeToo floodgates have opened in the music industry with more stories of rampant sexual abuse and harassment coming out every day. Just this week, allegations surfaced against Dee Dee Warwick and...

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NEWS ROUNDUPA Shake Up in Streaming and More

Tidal press conference, 2015. Courtesy of Time. A Shake Up in Streaming and More By Jasmine Williams A Reckoning? Last week #MuteRKelly gained speed as Time’s Up’s women of color added their support and yesterday the movement got a boost from a Spotify. While the streaming giant did not cut all ties...

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NEWS ROUNDUPChristina Aguilera Returns, Time's Up for R. Kelly and More

Christina Aguilera, shot by Zoey Grossman for Paper Magazine. Christina, Time's Up For R. Kelly and More By Jasmine Williams Early noughties preteens, rejoice - Xtina is back! Yesterday, the Stripped singer announced the release date and tracklist of her upcoming album, Liberation. While the LP won’t...

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NEWS ROUNDUPKelis, Avicii and More

Kelis, Avicii and More By Jasmine Williams Kelis Opens Up About Abusive Marriage Compared to the film industry, the music has been slow to acknowledge the #MeToo movement. While the rock and rap blares, sexual abuse accusations against major musicians have largely fallen on deaf ears. Thanks to...

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NEWS ROUNDUPThe Return of Kanye West and More

Kanye West, The Latest Releases and More By Jasmine Williams The Return of Mr. West Kanye West has been largely silent since the end of 2016, when he was hospitalized for a mental health emergency following a series of outbursts and the early cancellation of a major tour. This week, Kanye West made...

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