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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Hip-Hop and R&B Community React to Baltimore Protests
Take a look at what Ciara, Missy Elliott, Bun B, SZA, Vic Mensa and more have to say about the Baltimore uprising following Freddie Gray's death.
Nicki Minaj’s Hair Evolution Proves She Has a Split Personality [PHOTOS]
The Boombox takes a trip down memory lane to highlight the rapper's most memorable looks when it comes to her 'do. From cotton candy pink to ocean water blue to the cotton ball coif, 'The Pinkprint' creator has managed to turn her tresses into so many different things that the best thing to call it is art.
Waka Flocka Flame Is Running for President in 2016 [VIDEO]
Waka Flocka Flame announces he will run for president in the 2016 election. His first order of business: legalize marijuana.
10 Songs You Need to Listen to While Smoking Weed
As you get ready to light up that blunt or bong or just want some music to vibe to, here are 10 Songs You Need to Listen to While Smoking Weed.
Young Thug’s ‘Barter 6′ Mixtape Available for Streaming
Following all of the drama surrounding the title of Young Thug's upcoming mixtape, 'Barter 6' will finally be dropping tomorrow (April 17) -- unless you're in New Zealand, where you can grab your copy on iTunes now.
Kanye West Covers TIME Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ 2015 Issue
TIME magazine releases its annual list of "100 Most Influential People" and Kanye West is one of the cover stars for the issue.
Lil Wayne Accused of Threatening to Kill Bus Driver
Lil Wayne's temper apparently got the best of him while on tour last year. The NOLA rapper has been slapped him with a lawsuit that claims he was trying to kill a former bus driver.
Three 6 Mafia’s Crunchy Black Arrested for Drug Possession in Las Vegas
Three 6 Mafia member Crunchy Black was arrested in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning (April 14) after he was caught with drugs.
Yung Joc Finds Out He’s Going to Be a Father Again in ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Season 4 Trailer [VIDEOS]
'Love & Hip Hop' season five just ended this week, which only means one thing: the latest season of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' is right around the corner.
Miguel to Star in New John Legend-Produced Dramatic Film
It looks like Miguel and John Legend will be collaborating this year, but it won't be in the recording studio. The two will join forces on a film set as the "Adorn" singer has been selected to star in a film that John is producing.
Fans Criticize Young Thug for Naming New Album After Lil Wayne’s ‘Carter’ Series
Young Thug revealed the title of his forthcoming album, 'Carter Six,' this week, keeping a promise he made in October to continue Lil Wayne's 'Carter' album series. Fans aren't too pleased with the rapper's decision with many calling the whole thing disrespectful.
Webbie Shares Baptism With the World [VIDEO]
It looks like Webbie really got in touch with Jesus during the Easter holiday. The Baton Rouge, La. rapper was baptized on Sunday (April 5) and shared the moment with the world by capturing it on video.