Posts Tagged ‘silento’
Silento jailed for allegedly driving over 140 mph on Atlanta highway
Silento was arrested for speeding while driving a 2020 BMW X3. The incident occurred on Interstate-85 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Around 3 a.m., an officer allegedly clocked Silento, whose real name is Richard Lamar Hawk, driving 143 mph in a 65 mph zone. When the officer caught up to Silento,…
Read MoreLaz Alonso, Tori Brixx, Rah Ali, Rosa Acosta, Silento stunt in Halloween costumes
Laz Alonso, Tori Brixx, Rah Ali, Rosa Acosta, Silento and more celebrated Halloween at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The 2017 soiree hosted by The GoodLife Group was an all-out exhibition of glitz, glamour and creativity three days before the big night. (Beverly Hills, CA.) Oct. 29, 2017 – The stars came out…
Read MoreAyo & Teo on mastering the viral dance culture and hip-hop success
The screams of more than 20,000 fans reverberated throughout Philips Arena in Atlanta as the sounds of “Mask Off” blasted from the arena’s speakers. A shirtless Chris Brown danced next to Usher who bobbed his head as Future rapped his biggest hit to date. But while Brown, Usher and Future have solidified themselves as music…
Read MoreTravel ban: Atlanta rapper Silento’s passport seized in Abu Dhabi
Rapper Ricky Lamar Hawk, 19, who goes by the stage name Silentó is stuck in Abu Dhabi. The “Watch Me Whip, Watch Me Nae Nae” rapper is in dispute with a concert promoter and isn’t allowed to travel back home to the United States. A civil court seized his passport. The travel ban was imposed…
Read MoreLet’s Dance the Tour visits Aragon in Chicago
Hundreds of screaming young fans filled the Aragon in Chicago recently. They all came out to experience Let’s Dance the Tour. This is one of the few dance tours that travel the nation. This one is unique in that it features many of the hottest artists performing their most popular songs and dances. The Scream…
Read More‘Let’s Dance-The Tour’ highlights dances that became viral sensations
Dance crazes have always been an intricate part of hip-hop. From breakdancing to the Bankhead Bounce to the Dab, dance crazes have catapulted careers and allowed artists to share cultural experiences. Scream Nation and Live Nation recently teamed up to produce “Let’s Dance—The Tour” 2016. The 15-city tour will feature artists such as Silentó, iLOVEMemphis,…
Read MoreAtlanta Hawks defeat Portland Trailblazers following Silento’s performance of ‘Watch Me’
The Atlanta Hawks continued their win streak by defeating the Portland Trailblazers by a score of 106-97. The Hawks were able to pull away from the struggling Trailblazers with the help from back-up point guard Dennis Schroder. Schroder led the team with 18 points and also lost a tooth in the 4th quarter of the…
Read MoreKelly Rowland, Silento surprise New Jersey kids with M&Ms, Halloween goodies
For Halloween, rapper Silento was doing more than the Nae-Nae and the Whip. The young rapper joined forces with R&B singer Kelly Rowland and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to give New Jersey costumes and candy at the John F. Kennedy Recreation center. “When I first moved to Texas, I really got into the whole spirit…
Read MoreCommon and Starbucks help bring jobs to Chicago youth with 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
Over five million youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are unemployed in the United States. There are 3.5 million jobs in the US that don’t require a four-year degree. The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative looks to bridge this gap by matching the youth with these companies, creating gainful employment. The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative was launched…
Read MoreSilento discusses the ‘Watch Me’ dance movement
Atlanta’s own Silento is a newcomer on the scene with a megahit that has attracted the masses. His hit single, “Watch Me,” has become infectious due to its catchy lyrics and the famous “Nae Nae” dance. During his interview with rolling out, he talked about his newfound fame, the inspiration behind the song, and more.…
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