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Articles by Dominque Howse

Dominque "AHLOT" Howse is a millennium nomad destined to re-define pop culture and its purpose. With a background in online journalism, blogging and marketing, the former Daily Bread Editor at Format Magazine is living to "alter popular perception" through all forms of media. In marketing and promotions she's worked with lifestyle brands Coup d'etat Brooklyn and Cornerstone Promotion/The Fader. Her work has flourished the pages of sub-culture publications like Vapors Magazine, HipHopDX.com and YoRaps.com. As a Photo Assistant, she's interned at Uptown Magazine and as a world traveler, photographer and educator she's studied in Carillos, Costa Rica and taught in Roatan, Honduras. AHLOT currently resides in Milwaukee, WI where she works as a Youth Services Program Specialist to adjudicated and/or gang involved teens.

Street Style Profile: Meet Raye 6
June 7, 2010 – 7:13 am | 19 Comments
Street Style Profile: Meet Raye 6

In the Land of Make Believe, every single human being would feel comfortable in their skin. We would accept our flaws, our imperfections and show appreciation for what we uniquely offer the universe. Every so …

Is The Temple Of Hip Hop A True Religion?
June 1, 2010 – 10:10 am | 71 Comments
Is The Temple Of Hip Hop A True Religion?

Music fans recently converged on Venice, CA to celebrate Hip-Hop Appreciation Week (which takes place the third week of May each year). Organized by rap pioneer KRS-One, the event focuses on the “principles of peace, …

Poll Proves Men Are Bigger Liars Than Women
May 25, 2010 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Poll Proves Men Are Bigger Liars Than Women

The word is out and it’s (sort of) good news. As many of us have always claimed, men have been proven to be bigger liars than women and feel less guilty about their lies. According …

Is There Such A Thing As Dressing According To Your Race?
April 28, 2010 – 9:42 am | 8 Comments
Is There Such A Thing As Dressing According To Your Race?

In the latest attempt from the U.S. Government in discovering a better ways to identify United States citizens, the 2010 Census somewhat forces people to breakdown how they identify themselves. In a recent story from …

Hip-Hop Legend Guru Dies At Age 43
April 20, 2010 – 8:30 am | 4 Comments
Hip-Hop Legend Guru Dies At Age 43

Legendary emcee Guru and one half of the infamous hip-hop duo Gang Starr died on Monday at the age of 43 after battling cancer (July 17, 1966—April 19, 2010). The Boston-born rapper had been fighting …

Tracy Reese Joins BET’s 2010 ‘Rip The Runway’
February 23, 2010 – 1:20 pm | No Comment
Tracy Reese Joins BET’s 2010 ‘Rip The Runway’

Best known for her ability to provide real women with everyday apparel, Parson Design School‘s Alumni Tracy Reese will be showing her clothes off this Saturday during BET’s 2010 “Rip The Runway” celebration.
The night of fashion and …

The DMV Shows Support Through Haiti Benefit Concert
January 17, 2010 – 5:10 pm | No Comment
The DMV Shows Support Through Haiti Benefit Concert

The super cool emcee Wale and the well-educated and fresh musician Tabi Bonney will team together tomorrow night at the 9:30 Club in D.C. to show their support to the millions of people who are without …

Street Style: Renae Bluitt
January 16, 2010 – 4:14 pm | 11 Comments
Street Style: Renae Bluitt

In the world of progress and style, Renae Bluitt founder of Crush Media and InHerShoesBlog.com, is the epitome of success. The young and vibrant Mid-Westerner who currently resides in Brooklyn, NY  makes JET‘s “Beauty of the Week” …

Best And Worst Dressed: 2010 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards
January 16, 2010 – 2:49 pm | One Comment
Best And Worst Dressed: 2010 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

Before we get started on what seems to be the most exciting “Best and Worst Dressed” list of the night, let’s give a special shout out to Mo’Nique for winning the “Best Supporting Actress” Award …

Kelis Writes Her ‘Rights’ To PETA
January 15, 2010 – 8:10 pm | 5 Comments
Kelis Writes Her ‘Rights’ To PETA

Just-made mother and fashionista Kelis, recently decided to utilize her  Myspace account by blogging about the undesired letter that she recently received from PETA. The out-spoken pop-singer decided to let her “guts” spill by blatantly stating, “If …

PLAY CLOTHS Teams With Wyclef In Support Of The Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund
January 15, 2010 – 7:12 pm | 2 Comments
PLAY CLOTHS Teams With Wyclef In Support Of The Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund

The Clipse are best known for their undeniable “ill” rhyme schemes and “sick” flow, but most recently Malice of the Clipse, has been blogging, rapping and tweeting about his passionate insight on the community and …

Check Out Sade’s New “Soldier Of Love” Sizzle Reel
January 6, 2010 – 11:17 pm | One Comment
Check Out Sade’s New “Soldier Of Love” Sizzle Reel

“I only make records when I feel I have something to say. I’m not interested in releasing music just for the sake of selling something. Sade is not a brand.” – Sade Adu
After her last …

Ciara Shines Bright In L’Officiel Magazine
January 6, 2010 – 7:29 pm | 3 Comments
Ciara Shines Bright In L’Officiel Magazine

Thanks to L’Officiel Magazine and photographers Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupol, entertainment sensation Ciara was able to flaunt her beauty in an amazing new fashion spread that enhances her already stunning features.
With an illuminating glow …

Kenna, Lupe Fiasco And Friends Set To Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
January 5, 2010 – 9:19 pm | One Comment
Kenna, Lupe Fiasco And Friends Set To Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

In just two days, music extraordinaire Kenna and uniquely gifted emcee Lupe Fiasco (along with 13 others celebrities/humanitarians) will be “going blue” to help save the 1 billion people who live without clean, safe drinking water.
Each …

Johnson & Johnson Heiress Dies At 30
January 5, 2010 – 10:56 am | 2 Comments
Johnson & Johnson Heiress Dies At 30

After recent news about Casey Johnson and Tila Tequila’s surprising engagement, 30-year-old Johnson dies of natural causes. According to BusinessWeek.com, Johnson was found dead in a house.
Although examinations show natural causes of death, toxicology tests …

Kanye West Sold His Soul To The Devil?
December 23, 2009 – 10:54 pm | 61 Comments
Kanye West Sold His Soul To The Devil?

Kanye West, who a few years ago released the well-written and spiritually inspired track “Jesus Walks”, is the same guy according to DimeWars.com who recently spit:
“I sold my soul to the Devil/I know its a …

Cincinnati Bengals Player Chris Henry Dies At 26
December 17, 2009 – 10:58 am | 7 Comments
Cincinnati Bengals Player Chris Henry Dies At 26

It was confirmed yesterday that 26-year-old Chris Henry died in North Carolina after suffering from injuries caused by falling out the bed of a pickup truck. The young athlete had been in an intense argument …

“Just Say No” To The Cameltoe
December 16, 2009 – 8:22 pm | 8 Comments
“Just Say No” To The Cameltoe

Yes, it’s Solange! Seriously, let’s cut to the chase (and place all BS aside) – wearing jeans, leggings or bottoms that are too tight are either (a) for attention seekers, (b) done by attention seekers or …

No Dough, No Show: Are NeNe And Kim Too Much?
December 16, 2009 – 12:30 am | No Comment
No Dough, No Show: Are NeNe And Kim Too Much?

Well, well, well, just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse, Ms. “Moose” and Ms. “Tardy for the Party” a.k.a. NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak of Bravo‘s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are possibly …

“Do What You Do, But Watch My Shoes”: Holiday 2009
December 15, 2009 – 10:07 pm | No Comment
“Do What You Do, But Watch My Shoes”: Holiday 2009

I don’t care who you are or where you’re from, if you’re a female or a cross-dressed man, shoes are a must-have this Holiday Season. We have good news: over at DJPremium, your flavor and taste …

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