You Gotta Have It: Things to See, Hear and Cop This Month
Flex watches, Kanye's collection and the On the Run Tour.
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Don't Miss Out! - The month of July welcomes the start of new trends, movies and products that all scream one word: summer! From Kanye's minimalistic A.P.C. Collection to Tyga's ambassadorship with the funky Flex watch brand, click on for our roundup of the best things you just can't miss out on this month.(Photos from left: Theo Wargo/Getty Images, John Ricard / BET)
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Kanye West's Fall/Winter '14 A.P.C. Collection - At the top of the month, A.P.C. released the look book for their second and final collection with collaborator Kanye West. The simple line rings true to the "Black Skinhead" rapper's personal style, boasting heavy military and multipurpose functions and aesthetics.(Photo: Kanye West for A.P.C.)
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Flex Watches - Rapper Tyga is putting his efforts to good use, providing food and education to children in need by working with Flex Watches, an affordable brand that provides meals and books for underprivileged children with every purchase. The now hugely-popular watches range from $29.99 to $34.99 and come in a variety of colors, patterns and shapes.(Photos from left: Daniel Tanner/WENN.com, Last Kings Flex Watches)
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Trendy High-Waisted Bikini - As seen on the likes of fashion-forward stars Solange Knowles, Rihanna and Beyoncé, high-waisted bikinis remain one of the hottest throwback trends of the season.The retro-inspired swim wear works well with almost every body type and is perfect for covering the stomach area, if you wish to show a little less skin.(Photo: Solange Knowles via Instagram)
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Pantene Shine Strong Overnight Miracle Repair - A perfect summer is never complete without healthy hair. After one too many dips in the pool, Pantene Pro-V has got you covered with their Shine Strong Ovenright Miracle Repair serum, which gives you "gold standard hair" at an affordable price.(Photo: Pantene)
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The Sunday Morning Trilogy by Terry E. Hill - Often compared to the late E. Lynn Harris, whose popular novels chronicled the lives of "down low" African-American men, Terry E. Hill tackles a subject that is deemed just as taboo: scandals in prominent mega churches. The series consists of three books: Come Sunday Morning, When Sunday Comes Again and The Last Sunday.(Photos: Urban Renaissance)
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J. Holiday and Jon B. at the Highline Ballroom - R&B lovers, it doesn't get any better than this. "Bed" crooner J. Holiday and "Someone to Love" singer Jon B. are joining forces at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday July 16 at 9:00 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $60. (Photos from left: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images, Jo Hale/Getty Images)
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Common's Nobody's Smiling - Common, a Chicago native, speaks on the violence of his home state on his new album, Nobody's Smiling, set to be released on July 22, 2014. The socially conscious rapper told Vlad TV, "It's not just the music, but the movement of the fact that man, I'm not happy, I'm from Chicago."(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)
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Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club - Get out the popcorn. Tyler Perry, also known as "the man who does it all," has another popular film on his hands, and it just made its way to DVD. The Single Moms Club, starring the likes of Nia Long, Cocoa Brown and Perry, himself, follows the lives of five different moms who form a bond after an unforeseen incident at their children's school.(Photo: Lionsgate)
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Holler If Ya Hear Me Live on Broadway - Deemed "a bold effort to open up Broadway to a new musical idiom" by Time magazine, Holler If Ya Hear Me is one of Broadway's newest blockbusters, based on the life of hip hop legend Tupac Shakur. Held at the Palace Theatre, the musical boasts a a minimalistic set that is amplified by the dancers' and performers' raw appeal to entertain and relate Tupac's spirit. This is definitely a must-see! (Photo: Courtesy of Holler If Ya Hear Me)
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