What’s your take on Kamber and their matching Nike Jordans? Is it cute when couples coordinate like this, or just plain corny? I recently spotted a couple in matching COOGI track suits which made me want to hurl… But then check out the classy Obamas below, who hooked up their outfits in a […]
When the opening credits of “The Carter,” the documentary based on the life of Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter opens with the disclaimer that the megastar rapper didn’t give any personal interviews for the film. Furthermore, it states the rapper had since pulled his support from the project. One might assume that the resulting film includes a […]
Once a church choir boy, Lee Charm is out to make his mark in the R&B world. The 21 year-old New Jersey native just released his debut EP, Prince Charming, having received over 2 million plays on his MySpace page. Mr. Charm had been working on the project with Musaic and Legend Factory […]
I swear history just travels in unimaginative circles. The same issues our fathers faced in their day, we are facing now in this post-millennium BS that we call modern society. After years of lying history books, recycled headlines, uninspired lectures, and cheesy fireside chats, I’ve grown hip to the fact that significant people, places, and […]
Men, let’s give denim a rest. Modern non-denim pants are just as easily dressed up or down as a pair of jeans. Rock them with either sneakers, work boots or dress shoes. Throw on a graphic tee, denim or leather jacket, polo, cardigan – you name it. Lil Wayne Think fabrics […]
When Will Rap Artists Stand Up For Their Rights? “Our troops need to leave Iraq/ And Rap Ni**as need to go on strike so we could get more cash/” —Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah, “Cold Outside,” Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, 2009. “The highest paid artist gets like 26 cents off a dollar. And […]
The much anticipated “Ocean Runner” by Greedy Geniu$ is set for release on Black Friday – Novemeber 27th, 2009. Jamie Foxx in the Big Blue Ocean Runnerby Greedy Geniu$ First previewed back in spring 09, the high top sneaker has a boat shoe feel and comes in multiple solid colorways, including the latest […]
Developer/Publisher: Take 10 Platform: XBOX 360 Players: 1 – 8 (Online) Rating: A Ever wondered what it is like behind the steering wheel of a million dollar plus high performance racing vehicle? Many have pondered but very few will ever know that feeling. With the release of Forza Motorsport 3 (Microsoft / […]
Grown, clean and sexy is what it’s all about this season for men. Clothes that just fit right and don’t look sloppy. One category you should consider stocking up in is button down shirts. Not only are they multi purpose – as you can rock them from the office to the night club […]
The N-Word may be the more polarizing, confounding, confusing, charged word in the history of HUMANKIND. Its origins have been discussed, debated, and dialoged for hundreds of years and still – to this day – there has been no clear resolution on what it truly means. Perhaps that is because the word has […]
Jack Frost is about to kick down the door on us, but at least you can look fly as you freeze your ass off. Lupe Fiasco in one of the season’s most popular pieces – a fitted leather jacket See below for a rundown on some of the freshest outerwear this time around: […]
Like it or not, Will Smith is a member of Hip-Hop’s Royal Family. The man once known as Fresh Prince has ascended his career to heights only imagined back in the late 80’s when his career first started with cohort DJ Jazzy Jeff (also a legend). Through it all, Smith has been charismatic and […]
Author’s Disclaimer: For those who read my columns weekly for its, as I’ve been told, “intellectual value,” this might not be for you: “Never read the Qu’ran or Islamic scriptures/ Only Psalms I read was on the arms of my Ni**as/” —Jay-Z, “Intro,” The Dynasty Roc La Familia, 2000. Listening to Beanie Sigel excoriate his […]
This season we are seeing the return of the baggier jean for men, bootcut and wide legs for women, and 80s looks continuing to go strong. Here’s just some of the hottest denim trends this season from DJPremium.com and DrJays.com:
16 Producers. Atlanta. Beats GALORE! A magnificent event is about to descend on Atlanta, one of the new Meccas of Hip-Hop. The event will line up 16 talented producers for a battle for the next “big tune” that will move the Hip-Hop crowd. On November 3rd, Atlanta’s Opera will host the […]
Jay Z is probably the only “rap” dude that can get grown men excited. Now, for what may appear to be obvious reasons, after that statement, I feel the need to interject “no h###.” Do people even say that anymore? And not to digress, but I ask, was it ever cool to say anyway? Last […]
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and Val Kilmer star in the new direct-to-DVD flick Hardwired, a new physiological thriller. After losing his wife in a horrific car accident, Luke Gibson (Academy Award ® Winner Cuba Gooding Jr., Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Jerry Maguire, 1996) wakes up in the hospital to find his […]
Here is the second installment in the series of “Bad Ideas In Hip-Hop.” Last week, we examined an obscure, but not forgotten act, The White Boys. This week, we dive deeper into another bad idea in the world of Hip-Hop. This time, the topic is P#### Rap. What we deem P#### Rap has […]
Many have argued on who is the better rapper between hip hop stars Jay-Z and Nas, but we are here to compare the two gentlemen in a different light – their fashion sense. Although they have adopted newer skate/streetwear brands like Play Cloths and BAPE, both rappers have managed to maintain that old school […]
After seeing “Law Abiding Citizen,” I have the urge to avenge my family and exact unbridled, demented rage upon those that choose to do them wrong.The only problem is nobody has done my family wrong in the horrible ways that Gerald Butler’s lead character suffered. The other problem is I am just not built to […]
