You Gotta Have It: Things to See, Hear and Cop This Month

J. Cole's Bally hiker boots, Chuck IIs and more.

Summer Fever - It's that time again! Summer is at its peak so you know the goodies are extra special this time around. From hot music releases from The Weeknd and Method Man to trendy summer kicks courtesy of King Kendrick, we've got you covered to take what's left of the season by storm.— By Moriba Cummings(Photos from Left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Summer Fever - It's that time again! Summer is at its peak so you know the goodies are extra special this time around. From hot music releases from The Weeknd and Method Man to trendy summer kicks courtesy of King Kendrick, we've got you covered to take what's left of the season by storm.— By Moriba Cummings(Photos from Left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

Ladies Who Lunch & Love by Nathan Hale Williams - Let's paint the picture: It's summertime, you're in the park, lying on the grass with a nice cold drink. All you need to make this moment perfect is a good book. Look no further. Nathan Hale Williams's Ladies Who Lunch & Love, which is available August 11, is that perfect, light summer read that will make you wish you lived the city life — if you're not doing so already. It follows the lives of four fabulous New York society women while they share their stories of love and life with their gay BFF. (Photo: WHyN Press)

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Ladies Who Lunch & Love by Nathan Hale Williams - Let's paint the picture: It's summertime, you're in the park, lying on the grass with a nice cold drink. All you need to make this moment perfect is a good book. Look no further. Nathan Hale Williams's Ladies Who Lunch & Love, which is available August 11, is that perfect, light summer read that will make you wish you lived the city life — if you're not doing so already. It follows the lives of four fabulous New York society women while they share their stories of love and life with their gay BFF. (Photo: WHyN Press)

Straight Outta Compton - Are you ready for the biopic of the summer? Ice Cube and Dr. Dre are behind Straight Outta Compton, the highly anticipated biopic based on the rise of hip hop supergroup NWA. With fresh faces like O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell playing the lead roles, you're definitely in for a treat. Straight Outta Compton hits theaters on August 14.

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Straight Outta Compton - Are you ready for the biopic of the summer? Ice Cube and Dr. Dre are behind Straight Outta Compton, the highly anticipated biopic based on the rise of hip hop supergroup NWA. With fresh faces like O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell playing the lead roles, you're definitely in for a treat. Straight Outta Compton hits theaters on August 14.

Summer Jams - While you're going about your day on those hot 90-degree days, The Weeknd and Method Man will be your soundtrack. Method Man's The Meth Lab releases on August 21 while The Weeknd's Beauty Behind the Madness releases days later on August 28. From R&B/pop to hip hop, you're covered.(Photos from Left: XO/Republic, Handz On Music/ Tommy boy Entertainment)

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Summer Jams - While you're going about your day on those hot 90-degree days, The Weeknd and Method Man will be your soundtrack. Method Man's The Meth Lab releases on August 21 while The Weeknd's Beauty Behind the Madness releases days later on August 28. From R&B/pop to hip hop, you're covered.(Photos from Left: XO/Republic, Handz On Music/ Tommy boy Entertainment)

Madden NFL 16 for PS3 - Video game heads, this is for you. Sometimes it's just too hot to go outside, we get it. So for those days, why not unwind with a game of Madden NFL 16? Crank up the PS3, 'cause this one's bound to get addictive.(Photo: EA Sports)

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Madden NFL 16 for PS3 - Video game heads, this is for you. Sometimes it's just too hot to go outside, we get it. So for those days, why not unwind with a game of Madden NFL 16? Crank up the PS3, 'cause this one's bound to get addictive.(Photo: EA Sports)

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Aldo Camel Buckle Detail Gladiator Sandals - With all of the barbecues and cookouts that are bound to happen during the summertime, it's a must that your shoe game be on point. For the ladies, these Aldo camel buckle detail gladiator sandals are a great choice. They retail for $130.(Photo: Aldo Shoes)

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Aldo Camel Buckle Detail Gladiator Sandals - With all of the barbecues and cookouts that are bound to happen during the summertime, it's a must that your shoe game be on point. For the ladies, these Aldo camel buckle detail gladiator sandals are a great choice. They retail for $130.(Photo: Aldo Shoes)

AfroPunk Festival - Every year, New Yorkers look forward to seeing some of the finest talent in music hit the AfroPunk Festival stage in Brooklyn. This year, the lineup is unmatched, with performers including Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Lion Babe and more. Get your tickets right now at afropunkfest.com. You don't want to miss this. (Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

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AfroPunk Festival - Every year, New Yorkers look forward to seeing some of the finest talent in music hit the AfroPunk Festival stage in Brooklyn. This year, the lineup is unmatched, with performers including Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Lion Babe and more. Get your tickets right now at afropunkfest.com. You don't want to miss this. (Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

J. Cole's Hiker Collection With Bally - J. Cole made his first venture into the fashion game in a big way. Recently, he teamed up with luxury brand Bally for its Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, collaborating on a line of boots. If you want to get like Cole, cop a pair. They range from $695 to $1,995.(Photo: Bally)

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J. Cole's Hiker Collection With Bally - J. Cole made his first venture into the fashion game in a big way. Recently, he teamed up with luxury brand Bally for its Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, collaborating on a line of boots. If you want to get like Cole, cop a pair. They range from $695 to $1,995.(Photo: Bally)

Kendrick Lamar's Reebok Ventilators - Another hip hop heavyweight making his mark on the sneaker game is Kendrick Lamar. The "Alright" MC partnered with Reebok on his own line of Ventilators that are dubbed some of the best released by the sneaker giant. The kicks retail for $143.(Photo: Reebok)

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Kendrick Lamar's Reebok Ventilators - Another hip hop heavyweight making his mark on the sneaker game is Kendrick Lamar. The "Alright" MC partnered with Reebok on his own line of Ventilators that are dubbed some of the best released by the sneaker giant. The kicks retail for $143.(Photo: Reebok)

Usher's Back-to-School Collection With Yoobi - Usher loves the kids. To prove just how much, he teamed up with the folks at Yoobi for a Back-to-School collection. With a wide range of colorfully patterned — and affordable — stationery, Ursh is teaching the kids how to learn in style.(Photo: Yoobi)

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Usher's Back-to-School Collection With Yoobi - Usher loves the kids. To prove just how much, he teamed up with the folks at Yoobi for a Back-to-School collection. With a wide range of colorfully patterned — and affordable — stationery, Ursh is teaching the kids how to learn in style.(Photo: Yoobi)

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Nicole Richie's Birchbox Collection - Here's all your summer beauty needs in one box, ladies. To celebrate the second season of her VH1 reality show, Candidly Nicole, the fashion maven collaborated with the beauty subscription service to bring a wide assortment of products to you for the season. From nail polish to tan lotion to lip tints, Nicole's got you covered on all fronts. Thanks, girl.(Photo: Bitchbox)

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Nicole Richie's Birchbox Collection - Here's all your summer beauty needs in one box, ladies. To celebrate the second season of her VH1 reality show, Candidly Nicole, the fashion maven collaborated with the beauty subscription service to bring a wide assortment of products to you for the season. From nail polish to tan lotion to lip tints, Nicole's got you covered on all fronts. Thanks, girl.(Photo: Bitchbox)

Chuck II - Summer is a time of change for Converse as they re-release the iconic Chuck Taylors for the first time in the shoes' almost 100 years of existence. The Chuck IIs are the definition of "new and improved" with the same classic style, of course. The new kicks will be much more functional, long-lasting and versatile, making it seamless for you to go from the gym to the house without changing shoes. They retail for $70 for the low-tops and $5 more for the high-tops.(Photo: Converse via Instagram)

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Chuck II - Summer is a time of change for Converse as they re-release the iconic Chuck Taylors for the first time in the shoes' almost 100 years of existence. The Chuck IIs are the definition of "new and improved" with the same classic style, of course. The new kicks will be much more functional, long-lasting and versatile, making it seamless for you to go from the gym to the house without changing shoes. They retail for $70 for the low-tops and $5 more for the high-tops.(Photo: Converse via Instagram)