creepintomymind:

humansofnewyork:

“Where I grew up, everyone called each other ‘nigger’ all the time. It was meant to be endearing, but I don’t think it’s healthy. Words have energy. If you were to refer to a child as ‘satan’ his entire life, how do you think he’d turn out? So I’m trying something new. Whenever I see someone, I refer to them as ‘mister’ or ‘missus.’ I’m trying to put that energy onto people.”

wetheurban:

MUSIC: M.I.A. - “Bring the Noize”

M.I.A. is back with a bang, bitches! The rebellious rapper debuts her boisterous new single, “Bring the Noize,” which pays tribute to Public Enemy’s 1987 song of the same name.

Sadly in an interview with Lowe, according to Consequence of Sound, M.I.A. said Matangi will probably be her last full-length album (not surprising given her numerous label issues). In any case, check out the tune after the jump:

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Photographed by Yosra El-Essawy

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Photographed by Yosra El-Essawy

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Beyoncé at the 2013 Costume Institute Benefit

Dress by Givenchy

Shoes by Givenchy

Jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz

Photographed by Kevin Mazur for Wireimage