4 Lessons Harlem’s Puffy Taught Marc Ecko About Branding

In Marc Ecko’s first book “Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out,” he wrote about companies we love like 5WPR, and about how, exactly, do you become a household name? What’s the road map? Who are the benchmarks? Who’s the best at influencing how people are made to feel? Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our…

Exclusive: The Bieb’s Badgirl Is Justin Combs Ex

You’re probably aware that Justin Bieber was arrested for a DUI and drag racing in Miami last week. If you’re not aware, Justin hit the town with a group of friends, including R&B singer Khalil Sharieff (who was also placed under arrest) and a blonde. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact…

HW Pick: “The Year Of Pharrell” Documentary Tonight (video)

It’s been one heckuva year for the man dubbed “Skateboard P”. However, Pharrell has deep Harlem roots. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any…

P Daddy Celebrates Daughters With Princess Party

Say what you want about Harlemite Mr. Sean Combs, but he sure is a supportive daddy! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time…

The New Park 112 In Harlem

The Park 112, the Harlem restaurant with a self-service wine bar, is now open and ready to let us play sommelier. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to…

HW Questionnaire: Ms. Drama, Harlem’s Drama Queen

The onetime intern sports reporter and almost weather reporter in Atlanta has transformed herself into one of the best gossip writers in the business. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke…

Harlem Rappers Who Got Fresh For GQ

Yes, Kendrick Lamar cleans up rather nicely, but he’s not the first rapper to get jiggy for the camera lens of GQ. But Harlem has the numbers! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: .…

Harlem’s Alicia Keys buys Eddie Murphy’s Home

Alicia Keys has found a promised land for her new baby Egypt in Englewood, N.J. The Daily News has learned that the 15-time Grammy winner… Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can…

RIP: Chris Lighty Talks About The Business (video)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cXGkYng54U] It’s around 5 pm. The LOF boys and myself are waiting in the Violator conference room. Jokes are flying and the anticipation is building. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You…

RIP, Chris Lighty Talks Business

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cXGkYng54U] It’s around 5 pm. The LOF boys and myself are waiting in the Violator conference room. Jokes are flying and the anticipation is building. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You…

Dining With Miss Lil: A Little Paula Deen In All of Us

By Lil Nickelson Leave Paula Dean alone! Just because she is a celebrity chef/restaurant entrepreneur that cooks like our Grandmothers and Mothers does not mean she had to share her health condition as soon as she was informed that she had become a type 2 diabetic. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant…

“Supermodel” By Marella “Eliza B” (Spoken Word)

I Was Hanging around the way the other day And someone had to say “Hey! Are you a model?” And I’m thinking to myself “Hell Yeah” But I never been on a cover of a magazine Although I have been called beauty queen But that’s about it Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

Celebrities Born In Harlem (Update)

Harlem is the entertainment Mecca in the United States and the world. We thought it would be interesting to see exactly how many people we could find that are “famous” people born in Harlem. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are…

Ms. Drama, The Queen of Drama

The onetime intern sports reporter and almost weather reporter in Atlanta has transformed herself into one of the best gossip writers in the business. The Spellman, NYU graduate and inventor of the Ms. Drama, The Drama Queen brand talks on her hometown, Harlem, her spiritualism, Alicia Keys and memorable interviews. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

Harlemite Sean John Combs

Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an Harlem rapper. He’s a record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Combs was born in Harlem and grew up in Mount Vernon, New York. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding Bad…