FIRM Magazine

Official Introduction: Asia Minor
Hollis - Queens hottest new pop princess - Ms. Asia Minor sits down with FIRM's hot seat to talk about her new single "I'm a Boss", her background and advice for other artists out there trying to break into the industry.
Digital Media & Marketing Brunch Draws New Talent
"Inevitable Events" host Albert Gladden recently put together a networking event that pulled out some of NYC's most talented emerging digital and media marketing professionals. Check out the article!
I.Will.Not.Lose.
Actor/model, Model/singer, singer/actor.... Gone are the days of just being interested in one career. But model/actor - Jehrime Chadwick is letting you know that in order to be a "/", you have to be willing to earn it.

Fashion

Louboutin Lawsuit vs YSL Trademark Lawsuit
For all our REAL fashion scholars, here is a Q&A breakdown on the Louboutin vs YSL trademark infringement case. Check it out and let us know what...

Read more...

Investments

Inevitable Events' Digital Media Brunch Recap
Inevitable Events host Albert Gladden bought NYC's top digital and media marketing professionals together for an afternoon of networking and...

Read more...

Recreation

Ron Artest Officially Changes Name to "Metta World Peace"
First Chad Ochocinco... now Metta World Peace??? Have sports players lost their minds...No words... Just click... LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- If...

Read more...

Music

Mos Def to Retire His Name
At least this is a name change we can understand. Going to miss Mos Def though... Click for more Mos Def will soon be the rapper formerly...

Read more...

More Stories

Response to Steve Stoute’s Open Letter: Should Popularity Equal Grammy?

Music and advertising executive, Steve Stoute, posted a $40,000 open letter in the New York Times accusing the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) of using popular artists to sell the Grammys to the public while rewarding less popular artists. Agree or disagree? FIRM Music Columnist, Kelvin Ward, offers his opinion on the notorious letter. Read more...

Serena Goes Off at the U.S. Open

Is Serena Williams in danger of being crowned Tennis' "Angry Black Woman"? Read more...

Diggin’ in the Digital Crates: Makaveli

Re-examining Tupac's final album Read more...

Piece of the Pie

Should college athletes get payed for playing on the collegiate level? Read more...

JAY Z, 50 CENT, NET WORTH & YOU

Jay Z's reported net worth is over $450 million and 50 Cent's reported net worth is over $150 million. But they didn't get there overnight. FIRM's Mina Ennin Black lays out some simple steps on how you too can increase your net worth. Read more...

Diggin’ In The Digital Crates: OutKast – “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” (1994)

FIRM's Dru Bass discusses how Outkast's lyricism cleans-up the South's dirty wrap... Read more...

Ron Artest Officially Changes Name to "Metta World Peace"

First Chad Ochocinco... now Metta World Peace??? Have sports players lost their minds...No words... Just click... Read more...

Not So Fast New York

The New York Knicks have been searching for a superstar ever since Patrick Ewing left and they found him in Carmelo Anthony. But they still won't win an NBA title. Here's why... [READ MORE] Read more...

Official Introduction: Brandon Green

23 year-old up and coming songwriter, actor and model Brandon Green is determined to make it in the industry no matter what it takes. Check out our interview with the industry tripple threat! Read more...

Battle of the Sexes

Ludacris is back with his latest project, "Battle of the Sexes". Check out our review! Read more...