Name: Jennifer Yu Title: Director of Marketing, AKOO Clothing Neighborhood: New York City’s East Village…”but I still miss the westside (California).” How she got here: “I originally got my start in the entertainment/fashion industry by launching Nelly‘s women’s apparel line, Apple Bottoms in 2003 at MAGIC in Las Vegas. From there I continued to consult […]

May is here! And you know what that means: Less than 30 days left until Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season. So this month, aside from upgrading your wardrobe, detailing your ride and telling your girl that you think you need to spend a little bit of time apart to reevaluate […]

VIBE chatted with Chrisette Michele about her new natural look and the R&B singer explained her decision. The first time I went natural was in high school. I chopped all my hair off. It was super random, like this time. I went to a school that had eight Black kids so a lot of the […]

Williams-Cintron Battle on HBO Tomorrow night (May 8), avoided contender Paul “The Punisher” Williams (38-1, 27 KOs) faces dangerous power-puncher Kermit “The Killer” Cintron (32-2-1, 28 KOs). The bout, which will be contested at junior-middleweight (154 pounds), will establish the premier fighter at the weight, and also the next logical opponent for newly crowned middleweight […]

Vincent Nesi went from a career in finance to designing clothes, and now he’s CEO of Luxirie by LRG, heading up one of the most lively and diverse women’s street brands out there. I recently sat down with Vincent to preview Luxirie’s fall 2010 collection, chat about his idol, how he made the come-up and […]

While everyone knows that the Jordan Brand Classic just recently took over New York City’s Madison Square Garden, what you might not know is how the company works hand in hand with Hip-Hop culture to expand the brand across the world.  AllHipHop.com caught up with the company’s head of international, Gentry Humphrey, on the floor […]

Rocawear shot their Fall 2010 lookbook today with Star Roc/Roc Nation’s new teenage sensation, Alexis Jordan. The fresh-faced young artist follows a strong tradition of artists with Jay-Z‘s seal of approval who star in his clothing brand’s promotions, including Memphis Bleek to Tru Life to Jay himself. Eighteen-year-old Alexis, whose stunning looks can be attributed […]

Developer / Publisher: UbisoftPlatform: XBOX 360Players: 1 – 2 (Multiplayer)Rating: AIn a world of replicators and imitators, the Splinter Cell series has remained one of the most original and progressive video games in recent history. It’s innovation within the stealth genre is legendary and has never faltered with bringing intense espionage storylines to life. Now on its […]

I will be a guest tonight on the Boxing Truth Radio Show reviewing Mayweather-Mosley and all the news from Las Vegas! Show airs tonight at 9PM EST and can be listened to at the below stream. Wu-Tang’s Raekwon will also be a guest. Call in and voice your own opinions at 562-219-3603. Streaming Video by Ustream.TV […]

Less than an hour ago, Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley faced off one last time before they’ll engage in battle tomorrow night (May 1) in the MGM Grand for the welterweight title. Fans at the weigh-in slightly favored Mosley, who looked great coming right in at 147 despite his last fight being in January 2009. […]

Since he first broke out on the scene in the late 90s, it seemed that Christopher Brian Bridges, aka Ludacris, has maintained a consistent and healthy career. It seemed like he came out of nowhere, with major hits like “Southern Hospitality” and “What’s You Fantasy,” and hasn’t looked back since. He went on to plant […]

During DrJays.com Live’s recent live stream of Baby Phat‘s Summer 2010 collection, held at Phat Fashions’ midtown Manhattan offices, host Kimora Lee Simmons was surprised when ex-husband Russell Simmons appeared in the room. The animated ex-couple immediately start to play fight over Kimora allegedly insinuating that Russell’s current girl, Julie Henderson, was “fat” on an […]

You’ve seen the 24/7 episodes. Read the extensive interviews here with trainers Naazim Richardson and Roger Mayweather. But just 5 days from now, all the hype and opinions cease, and welterweight champion Shane Mosley will seek to seal his legacy by being the first man to defeat Floyd Mayweather, Jr. After dismantling Antonio Margarito nearly […]

Pomé footwear couldn’t have had better timing. Boots have infiltrated menswear, from the runways to the streets, in both rugged and polished designs. P0mé has successfully married the outdoors with the gritty city streets in their first batch of footwear — fresh, updated duck  boots.  I recently caught up with the creative genius behind the […]

Chances are, if you’re reading this column you’re a diehard boxing fan. And one of the small enjoyments of being a hardcore follower is being treated to a loaded Saturday night of boxing. Tomorrow (April 24), Showtime and HBO will compete for your views with 2 cards that promise to be filled with brutal, exciting […]

MySneakers is the first in-depth iPhone application geared towards sneakerheads. Released by NILO Media last week on the iTunes App Store, MySneakers provides a one-stop sneaker resource. It houses all the essential tools any sneaker aficionado would need to find their perfect pair: – A search engine referencing an extensive database of the latest and […]

For most of Floyd Mayweather Jr’s professional career, the figure who’s manned his corner has been his uncle Roger Mayweather. Since his nephew’s emergence as a PPV and crossover star over the last several years, Roger Mayweather has become a polarizing figure due to his outspoken nature and controversial comments on other fighters. Whether it’s […]

Launched in 2002, Crooks & Castles remains one of the most relevant names in streetwear today. Founders Robert Panlilio and Dennis Calvero grew up in L.A. during the 80s, and based their brand’s name on the city’s lifestyle. “Crooks” represents criminals, hustlers, pimps, thieves and other hoodlums, while “Castles” refer to those who got filthy […]

Videotaped Mosley Deposition Leaks As if Shane Mosley doesn’t have enough on his plate going into May 1 against Floyd Mayweather, former BALCO head Victor Conte has now leaked damaging footage of Mosley’s 2009 testimony regarding his use of performance enhancing drugs. A spliced version of the testimony shows an uncomfortable Mosley answering questions about whether he knew […]

 Despite the hype surrounding him, the one thing about Drake that remains understated is his style. He keeps it simple with hoodies, slim relaxed jeans, Air Force Ones, plain tees, minimal jewelry—you get the picture. It’s hard to picture him being “trendy” or super bold with his style.  We’ve spotted him in brands like Comme […]