Knockout Nation: Mayweather-Mosley Promise Victory, Johnson Wins, DeMarco-Valero Shootout Tonight, Adamek-Estrada, Tszyu vs. Pryor Fantasy Clash!
Mayweather-Mosley Release First Statements Since Fight Signing Now that both men have officially signed on for their May 1 superfight, Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley have begun the inevitable subtle trash talk against each other. In the wake of his sensational knockout of Antonio Margarito last January, Mosley had launched a campaign to get Mayweather […]

Friday Fashion Feature: Black History Month Fashion Tribute: Andre Benjamin
In celebration of Black History Month, we will randomly be choosing African-American style icons to pay tribute to past and present. From actresses to rappers and political figures, we will recognize those who stand out in the world of fashion. We’re kicking it off with Andre Benjamin, aka “Andre 3000”, a man brought […]

Stroke Of Genius: The Return of Hexmurda
Whutupdoe…I’m back on some Lazarus s**t. Straight up. U n****s miss me? With every bullet so far, huh? Yeah whuteva. F**k you,too. For those of you who give a flying f**k, I have returned, at least until Raze or Jigsaw tell me to roll the f**k out. I’ve had a change of heart like Chuck […]

COMPASS Unveils What’s New In Footwear
The COMPASS trade show features the cream of crop when it comes to footwear. In its fourth season now, the show was launched by BPMW – the same fashion agency who brings us the fresh (capsule) show. Kiki got a chance to walk the show today, which took place in NYC’s Puck Building. Many […]

How To Market (and Protect) Jay Electronica (Part I)
I can count on one hand the number of times I have known I should write and build on something, yet didnt want to. This is one of them. I havent even wanted to discuss this subject on the phone with my inner circle. Only three people even know what is ultimately at the root […]

Is Kanye Being Lynched?
We have established that Kanye West was wrong when he jumped on stage last year and snatched the microphone from Taylor Swift, a pop country singer. We’ve established firmly that Kanye is a man of raw emotions and passion and that causes him to act on impulse…with mixed results. It has been five months since […]

The Game Was Right: The Education System Is a B#### Trap (And More)
Kicked out of Brooklyn Tech, focusing on looking fresh/ Bright kid accepted to the schools that only took the best/ Bounce like a check, yes, without no hesitation/ I went to college, then I leftthat’s when I got my education/ Talib Kweli, Over the Counter, Liberation, 2007. Sometimes it takes the stinging critique of Hip-Hop […]

Cop Or Drop: KR3W’s New Footwear Line
After recently previewing the collection at the (capsule) trade show, KR3W gives us a closer look at their much anticipated footwear line. The styles are contemporary, polished, yet of course still meant to serve their purpose as skate sneakers. KR3W is known for their premium street apparel including graphic tees, flannel shirts, super clean […]

Knockout Nation: Mayweather-Mosley Is On! Haye-Ruiz, Hearns vs. Trinidad Fantasy Clash!
Mayweather-Mosley Agree to Terms, Mosley Signs First A mixture of an earthquake and blood testing refusal has brought us to one of the biggest fights in recent memory with Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley agreeing to clash in Las Vegas on May 1. Mayweather advisor Leonard Ellerbe broke the news yesterday to ESPN that the […]

Friday Fashion Feature: Blowing Dough For A Good Cause: “Shop 4 Haiti” Recap
DrJays.com and DJPremium.com held theShop 4 Haiti event last night at La Pomme nightclub in New York City. Thanks to incredible donations from some of the sites’ favorite brands, it turned out to be a SUPER sample sale, with prices for product starting as low as $5.00. Aleesha Smalls and Monee Perry (Rocawear/Roc4Life.com) and Boss […]

Wednesday Fashion Feature: Find Out Why Soulja Boy and Sean Kingston Rep For YUMS
YUMS is a line best known for its mouth watering sneaker flavors and Dirty South influence. Launched in 2007, the Dallas–birthed brand has been serving up bold colors and designs along with premium quality materials in footwear and apparel. Kiki got a chance to catch up with the creative genius behind YUMS, graffiti artist turned […]

My Pain Is Your Pain: Hip-Hops Nervous System and Language
My Pain Is Your Pain: Hip-Hops Nervous System and Language I will always remember the moment I learned that Tupac died. I was sitting in the Razor Sharp offices on University Place in Manhattan, nearing the close of the business day when John Mook Gibbons, my partner, close friend, and President of Wu-Tang Management suddenly […]

Monday Fashion Feature: Exclusive Preview – Sean John Fall 2010
Sean John currently has their New York showroom set up for “Market Week”, a time where buyers from retailers like DrJays.com visit the sales reps of their brands and write orders for upcoming seasons in this case, Fall 2010. The design direction for Sean John’s Fall 2010 collection is themed The Rivalry. This story […]

Snake Oil Salesmen: What the Cash Money Oil Deal Might Mean For Hip-Hop
Rule #1 in Hip-Hop: Dont Knock The Hustle. And KRS-One stated clearly in the first principle of The Hip-Hop Declaration of Peace that amongst the 9 elements fundamental to the kulture is Street Entrepreneurialism. It is hard, I understand, to speak ill of a rapper or MC making business moves to better their living and, […]

Knockout Nation: Gamboa and JuanMa Shine on HBO, Who Wins Showdown? UFC Moves for Mayweather-Mosley, Green to Super Six, Jones, Jr vs. Foster Mythical Clash!
Gamboa/Lopez KO Game Opponents Last night, HBOs showcase card for future champs Yuriorkis Gamboa and Juan Manuel Lopez went over perfectly as both young pugilists scored impressive KOs over solid competition. Gamboa (17-0, 15 KOs) opened the card against battle-tested Rogers Mtagwa (26-14-2, 18 KOs), were nearly KOd Lopez last year in a thrilling, Fight […]

Friday Fashion Feature: INSIDE STYLE: Capsule Trade Show Highlights
The setting for the men’s (capsule) show was almost as impressive as scouting the over 100 fall 2010 collections of fashion’s newest and most innovative labels. The brands were split between two locations, both located in the hippest neighborhoods of New York City and, as usual, it did not disappoint. The first half of […]

Wednesday Fashion Feature: Style Stories – Lanie Alabana-Barcena, Hellz Bellz
Meet Lanie Alabanza-Barcena, creator of Hellz Bellz. Once upon a time, Lanie moved from San Diego to New York in pursuit of a career in fashion. She worked with urban apparel giants like Rocawear and Triple 5 Soul before she made her own vivid mark in the streetwear industry, with the help of her […]

I’m Soft Now
Back in the day, one of the worst things somebody could call you was “soft.” “You soft, dude, you soft.” “Man, this dude is softer than peeled grapes! He couldn’t bust a grape in a food fight.” To be soft, you had to be somebody that people could easily pick on or you weren’t able […]

Is The Film Game The New Rap Game?
Ever since Ive been in the music business Ive always felt that the movie and book publishing business were its first cousin. For every group of 20 demos Ive heard, at least 1 screenplay or manuscript has never been far behind. My plunge into the movie business came in 1996 when I had the privilege […]

Knockout Nation: Berto Pulls Out, Mayweather vs. Mosley Finally in March?! Taylor, Jones-Hopkins Farce, Who Wins Between Pacquiao And Prince Hamed?
Andre Berto Pulls Out of January 30 Unification Bout Earlier today, Haitian welterweight titlist Andre Berto officially announced his withdrawal from his highly anticipated showdown later this month against Shane Mosley. Berto released a statement today acknowledging that he lost several family members in the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake last week, in addition to learning his […]