We’re used to seeing female celebrities dressed up on red carpets, but who has the best style when they’re just kicking back?   Here are just a few ladies who usually always look on point, whether at an award show or running errands.   Let us know if we missed your top choice! Rihanna in […]

Dawson Wins Rematch Handily Aging vet Antonio Tarver again came up short against undefeated light-heavyweight champ Chad Dawson, losing a clear unanimous decision this past Saturday in Las Vegas. As in their initial title fight, Tarver struggled to cope with Dawson’s fast hands, especially when thrown in combination. Throughout the first two rounds, Dawson easily […]

Soldiers have perhaps the hardest job in the world. They wake up in the morning happy to be alive, s####### their gear and go kill people before they kill them. It’s like being an inner-city police officer but worse. When news of a U.S. solider opening fire on a stress clinic at Iraq military base […]

As stated on SneakTip‘s official website, “sneakerheads, as they are referred to, always had to have heads up on the sneaker market, staying on tip of future releases – thus the name SneakTip”.       SneakTip launched in 2006 with impeccable timing, as the newest and rarest kicks became increasingly popular with the masses. […]

We’ve seen sneakers transform over the years, going from being functional to strictly fashionable, or falling somewhere between the two. Retro high tops and flashy metallic colors have come and gone…and come back again.What is your favorite sneaker, or sneaker brand right now? Is it a traditional pair of Nikes, or a newer brand like […]

When an award confirms the virtue of a cause at the same time that cause is dying the slow death of underfunding, there is obviously a problem.   Last week Attorney General Eric Holder honored Kenneth Barnes Sr. with the National Crime Victim Service Award, for outstanding service on behalf of victims of crime.   […]

This is not a satire.This is not a joke.This is how this old brain feels.To hell with some of you young whipper-snapper Hip-Pop clowns. You make me not want to have any more kids and you make be fear raising the ones I have.Why?You’re wack!Need clarification? Here it is.I am from the third or fourth […]

This surprisingly dark comedy about a group of present day Boys in the Hood, stars Mike Epps as guff ball Brody, Wood Harris as wanna be-gangster Guch and Donald Faison as slacker Leo, the central figure. Set in South Philly, the “Next Day Air” chronicles a day-in-the-life of these three opportunist and unapologetic characters who […]

“Do you have something to say to Alfamega?” I have written about snitching a few times in my day. Remember “21 Questions for Cam’ron” and “To Snitch or Not To Snitch,” from a few years ago? Everybody is talking about Alfamega now! For those living in a dungeon, thesmokinggun.com somehow unearthed ancient court documents suggesting […]

We’ve seen Cam’ron confidently infiltrate the colors pink and purple into his wardrobe with fur jackets and jerseys, among other signature looks that added a certain flash to his classic Harlem style. He performed at the Highline Ballroom in NYC Monday night, rocking this getup. Cam’ron in NYC last night Cam’ron came out with his […]

For a long time, when I saw kids who are out of control, hugging the block, angry and violent I’d think, “It’s the parents’ fault.” While I still consider the lack of parenting and solid family structure as contributing to the demise of young people, I’ll admit that there are other factors outside of the […]

It started off with him simply sketching ideas on a napkin, which he then tweaked and eventually patented. As stated on the company’s website, “the linear and graphic representation of time with Nooka timepieces presents a more intuitive way to view time.” The visual mass increases as time passes, giving weight to an ephemeral and […]

“So, ‘untitled’, it is/ I never change nothin’/ But people remember this: If Nas can’t say it, think about these talented kids/ With new ideas being told what they can and can’t spit/” —Nas, “Hero,” Untitled, 2008. “…  I’m hoping someday maybe/ They don’t obey their parents/ Maybe they will obey me/ Future for the […]

Pacquiao Steamrolls Hatton in 2 Manny Pacquiao’s rampage through multiple weight classes continued last Saturday (May 2) with a thorough destruction of 140 champion Ricky Hatton. Pacquiao began round one circling the predictable Hatton, who rushed forward to crowd and maul the pound for pound #1 on the inside. But Manny immediately showed the huge […]

After those clean, raw jeans made their rounds for some time, heavily distressed denim is all the rage once again.   As featured in of our previous “Trend Alerts”, the “boyfriend jean” looks best worn in and with some destruction. But even other fits, like the skinny jean, are getting ripped up.   Jessica Alba […]

Did Karl Rove just say that Obama is equipped to be our leader??? I’ve had many jobs in my life and I’ve never received as much as a flower or cake when I lasted 100 days. My first job out of college I did get a pair of Tiffany champagne flutes when I hit my […]

Complex captured Yamez in PA wearing WeSC,Nike, and New Era   As pictured above, Complex magazine features random people from the streets in each issue to scope out what they’re wearing.   We’ve run through a few current runway to street trends in recent posts, such as the “boyfriend jean” and lightweight rompers for ladies, […]

Developer/Publisher: Electronic ArtsPlatform: XBOX 360 Players: 1 – 16 (Online)Release Date: 4/7/09 Rating: B Regardless of the real life chaos it might have crossed throughout time, organized crime will always have a place in American popular culture. From the times of Al Capone up to John Gotti, civilians and squares alike have always craved a […]

DimePiece is a brand all about putting women in control.   As stated on their provacative official website: “A DimePiece is a woman who appeals to her audience with genuine swag. She is a self-governing revolutionary who embodies all that is sexy. She proclaims her opinion and attitude through her adventurous dress. She is educated […]