From the streets of the South Bronx, to the top of the Billboard charts, it’s safe to say that hip-hop has made it. What better way to celebrate that achievement than popping bottles? From wallet-busting champagne like Cristal, to once lesser-known cognacs like Courvoisier, hip-hop has often put us on to new booze (or influenced our desire for bottles we can’t afford) as it toasted its view from the top. Rappers don’t just determine the tracks on the top of the charts, they also set the bar when it comes to what’s worth drinking, making them taste-makers in every sense of the word. Everyone has an addiction, whether it be fast cars, music, money or fame.

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• “Like Harry Styles… people made such a big deal about it, because he got a new stylist, and it kind of gave his career a boost. But Mick Jagger did that in ’68 or whatever, and David Bowie…” she considers.
• All other attractions will also be open, including the circus-themed A-Maze-N FunHouse, the train museum, hand-built replica of historic Coney Island, and large interactive play area.
• By the early 2000s, mainstream hip-hop was seeing an image evolution from grit to glamour.
• Given more reasons to quit, including the overdose death of Mac Miller in September 2018, rappers are deciding enough is enough.

The most popular blue tank engine in the world rolls into EnterTrainment Junction for one final visit. A special Thomas Fandom Meet-Up is scheduled for Saturday, where Thomas enthusiasts and collectors and meet up to share their collections of memorabilia. All other attractions will also be open, including the circus-themed A-Maze-N FunHouse, the train museum, hand-built replica of historic Coney Island, and large interactive play area.

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He even considered going to rehab to be an example for the younger generation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Her longtime loyal fans will be there, perhaps alongside a whole new generation aching to experience their new obsession. Gordon concedes, however, that there’s a long history of fluidity in music and that her peers and heroes may not feel the same reluctance to embracing their feminine side.

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• Most Vodkas are made from grain or grapes, while 3 Vodka boasts that it is the first company to distribute soy-based vodka.
• When Diddy’s joint-partner in his Ciroc venture, Diageo, acquired DeLeon tequila, they decided to give Puff the reigns once again.
• Liam McKeone is a senior writer for the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated.
• It’s no secret that the life of a rock ‘n’ roll artist is often one of excess.
• He senses discomfort and defuses it; the show’s tone is somewhere between “Fresh Air” and “SMACK,” the two-thousands DVD series that featured uncensored artist interviews.
• While MCs have always name-dropped their favorite drinks for clout and storytelling purposes, the ultimate flex may be monetizing their rhymes.

In the course of a typical episode of “Drink Champs,” which can run two or three hours, a few things will happen. N.O.R.E., the bawdy Queens rapper turned podcaster, will slowly get drunk. He’ll tell his interviewees, most of them rappers and producers, how much he appreciates them—that he’s a fan as well alcoholic rappers as a peer—as he probes them about the minutiae of their careers. And his guests, who are often known for their steely, impassive façades, will break into an appreciative, almost goofy laugh. Most recently, Toosii went on Instagram to set the record straight about what he likes to do in his spare time.

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• This family-friendly day party celebrates house music – a genre that blends electronic beats with influences from soul, funk, disco and hip-hop.
• It sat at 7 percent while other popular brands like White Claw and Truly sit at 5 percent.
• We can’t really say how hip-hop came to a consensus, but we do know that liquor companies are reveling in the free advertising.
• “We’ve made a lot of money for a lot of companies over the years,” said Kareem “Biggs” Burke, a Roc CEO alongside Jay-Z and Damon Dash.