Friday Fashion Feature: Trend Alert: The Harem Pant
The harem pant may be better known as the updated “MC Hammer pant”. This baggy fit is a notable trend this summer, in fabrics like satin, fleece, linen and more. They are characterized by having loose fabric at the crotch, thighs and behind, then usually getting tighter towards the calves. Obviously one great feature is […]

Women: Get Your Mind Right
Preface: Before the hate comes, please take the time to read this full post and then bash me. I have some real honest views with real life experience to back my claims. There is a phrase that reads, ”The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” I happen to like this […]

DrJays.com Exclusive: Triple 5 Soul and Ocean Star Apparel Merger
DrJays.com will soon be carrying the recently revamped Triple 5 Soul clothing brand. Industry pioneer, Ocean Star Apparel, has just announced the merger of Triple 5 Soul into its family of brands. “We’re extremely pleased to announce that our new brand partnership with Triple 5 Soul is complete and is being launched for Fall […]

The X Fact(her): Five Political Topics That Don’t Go Over Well
“There are three things I never talk about in public: politics, religion and money.” My experience as a journalist has shown me that a lot of people think this way. It’s normally the people who have money that don’t want to talk about it. People who don’t really care too much about religion are the […]

Is Black Radio Worth Saving?
As a new mother, with a two-month old, I refuse to let these companies, these corporations, call my daughter a b####, a hoe, a n***er. Its over. Its not about free speech. Its about youre peddling drugs into the mind of our community. What you do is addicting our children to violence. Rosa Clemente, Hot […]

Monday Fashion Feature: Brand Profile: CAVI
CAVI (short for “caviar”) is the brand responsible for the explosive military woven shirt trend we’ve seen in recent years. Fabolous Although many brands have come along and attempted to knock off the distinct looks that CAVI created, there is no doubt that the brand is the leader in this arena, or the “caviar of […]

Melle Mel Sons Joe Budden
Lets be clear, people. We like Joe Budden around these parts. Thats no mystery. We think this is one talented young man that has a lot to offer the game. Hes skilled with the lyrics and is one of the best emcees out and about these days. On the other side of things, there is […]

Friday Fashion Feature: What is Selvedge Denim?
What makes a selvedge jean unique from the common jean? As you can see in the below images, selvedge denim has a clean, natural edge that does not unravel. You can see the actual edge of the fabric where the weaving stops and is finished by a shuttle loom. Common denim is woven on a […]

Hip-Hop & Movies: Baltimore Ravens Terrell Suggs
You might know Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs as a force to be reckoned with on the field. A proven component on the defensive line, the three-time Pro Bowler, has amassed 212 solo tackles, and 45 sacks since being selected tenth in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. As a naturally gifted […]

Hip-Hop, Men & Crying
Crying is a negative for men. For goodness sake, nobody likes to see a sloppy, weepy man. But I have to admit, the other day, I was straight up down. I cant even front. These days it seems like our world is falling apart. But, the thing is, I still have my little job, my […]

Which Female Celeb Has The Flyest Street Style?
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 […]


Knockout Nation: Dawson Beats Tarver Again, Roach Talks Fraud Mayweather, Ali-Terrell
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 Dawsons fast hands, especially when thrown in combination. Throughout the first two rounds, Dawson easily […]

The X Fact(her): When Soldiers Snap
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 […]

Monday Fashion Feature: Brand Profile: SneakTip
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. […]

Friday Fashion Feature: What’s your favorite sneaker?
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 […]

ROOT: A Cause Worth Saving
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. […]

I’m Old, But You’re Corny
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 […]

MOVIE REVIEW: Next Day Air
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 […]

Alfamega: Yall Aint Gonna Do S**t!
“Do you have something to say to Alfamega?” I have written about snitching a few times in my day. Remember 21 Questions for Camron 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 […]