Emily Tan is a freelance writer and photographer based in Jersey City, N.J. She been covering all things women, pop culture, music and tech since 2008. Emily has been published in the Seattle Times, AOL Music, Lemondop, CMJ, Spinner, PopEater. Currently, Emily contributes to a various places in the U.S. and U.K. including The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, Village Voice, Diffuser.fm and TheBoombox.com. contributes to various sites and publications in the U.S. and U.K. including TheBoomBox.com, Diffuser.fm, The Line of Best Fit, The 405 and Village Voice. Emily is usually on the hunt for the perfect cup of coffee, at a gig, or cycling around the city.
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Find out whose fade looks more like crop circles and who decided to rock a topiary in 10 Rappers Whose Hair Looks Like Plants.
30 Awkward Style Moments in R&B [PHOTOS]
Sit back and get ready to shake your head (and occasionally cover your eyes) at 30 Awkward Style Moments in R&B.
Kanye West’s Love for Kim Kardashian Is Stronger Than Words
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Rappers Then & Now: Hip-Hop Style Transformations [PHOTOS]
A side by side comparison of your favorite rappers' style back in the day to how they dress now.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2014 Red Carpet: Best & Worst Dressed [PHOTOS]
Although the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards won't air on BET until Oct. 14, The Boombox has gathered all the best and worst looks from the red carpet.
20 Rappers’ Real Names Revealed [PHOTOS]
We reveal some of your favorite rappers' not-so-cool-sounding legal names.
Nas Chronicles His Journey To Fame In ‘Time Is Illmatic’ Trailer
Legendary rapper Nas has released a trailer for his highly anticipated documentary, 'Time Is Illmatic.'
Alicia Keys Signs With Pharrell And Madonna’s Managers
After almost four years with Red Light Management, Alicia Keys has signed on with Ron Laffitte and Guy Oseary at Maverick.
Eminem And Busta Rhymes Join Forces For ‘Calm Down’
Eminem and Busta Rhymes may have a banger for the summer in store for hip-hop heads. And luckily, you don't have to wait too long to hear it.
Chris Brown Teases Fans With ‘New Flame’ Featuring Usher, Rick Ross
Chris Brown offers a preview of his new song, 'New Flame' featuring Usher and Rick Ross.
Rihanna Goes Nude in Sheer, Glittering Gown At 2014 CFDA Awards [PHOTOS]
Rihanna opted to show off all of her lady parts in a sheer, glittering gown at the 2014 CFDA Awards Monday night (June 2).
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Nicki Minaj brought a bit more glitz and glamour to the Las Vegas strip during the Memorial Day Weekend.