David Whitely is a freelance writer based in New York City. He puts pen to pad, well in this case fingers to keys, in covering hip-hop, music, pop-culture, fashion, sports, and all things cool. He's been published in Complex, Dr!p Magazine, Unrated Urban Magazine, Unrated Magazine, and !Yo Raps magazine—with credits as a reviews editor. Currently, David's witty and informative commentary can be seen at Complex.com, Dr!p Magazine, and TheDrop.fm.
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Usher Wins Best R&B Performance With ‘Climax’ at 2013 Grammy Awards
Arguably one of the best performers of this generation, it wasn't that much of a shock to learn that Usher took home the Grammy for Best R&B performance Sunday night.
Miguel, Wiz Khalifa Choose Matching Outfits for ‘Adorn’ Performance at 2013 Grammy Awards
If you would've blinked, you would've missed it, that's how short Miguel and Wiz Khalifa's performance of 'Adorn' was at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
2 Chainz Channels Zoro on 2013 Grammy Awards Red Carpet
When 2 Chainz said 'I'm Different,' he wasn't lying.
Drake Wins Best Rap Album for ‘Take Care’ at 2013 Grammy Awards
Going up against some tough competition, Drake's 'Take Care' won the Grammy for Best Rap album at the 2013 award ceremony Sunday night.
Janelle Monae Suits Up for 2013 Grammy Awards Red Carpet
On her way to enjoy the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, Janelle Monae stopped by the red carpet, wearing something only she could pull off.
Jay-Z, Kanye West Win Best Rap Performance for ‘N—-s in Paris’ at 2013 Grammy Awards
Guess performing a record 12 times in a row at your concerts pays off. It sure did for Jay-Z and Kanye West a.k.a. the Throne, as they won Best Rap Performance for 'N----s in Paris' at the 55th Grammy Awards.
Tyrese and Elle Varner Perform Marvin Gaye’s ‘Lets Get It On’ at 2013 Grammy Pre-Show
In case you missed it, the 2013 Grammy's livestream pre-show was in full effect. Dressed in a lovely red dress, the soulful R&B songstress Elle Varner kicked off the pre-show performance with her hit 'Refill,' which is nominated for best R&B Song.
Charlie Askew Wows Nicki Minaj With ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ on ‘American Idol’
Singing Gotye's 'Somebody that I Used to Know,' Charlie Askew found a new fan in Nicki Minaj last night on 'American Idol.'
Curtis Finch Jr. Impresses Mariah Carey With ‘Jar of Hearts’ on ‘American Idol’
When watching a singing competition, you're always waiting for that one performance of the night that will just grab your attention. Curtis Finch, Jr.'s cover of Christina Perri's 'Jar of Hearts' was that performance for the evening.
Nicholas Mathis Loses His Cool on ‘American Idol’
Nicholas Mathis has us SMH-ing. After flopping on 'American Idol' during a shaky performance of Bruno Mars' 'Locked out of Heaven,' Mathis broke down and started crying.