Michael Vick, Hip-Hop, and the Politics of Punishment

“What if Peyton was fighting dogs instead of Mike Vick?/” —Jadakiss ft. Nas, “What If,” The Last Kiss, 2009. “They say I’m all about murder-murder and kill-kill/ But what about Grindhouse and Kill Bill?/ What about Cheney and Halliburton?/ … How’s NaS the most violent person?/” —Nas, “Sly Fox,” Untitled, 2008. “What if history was […]

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 […]

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 Dawson’s fast hands, especially when thrown in combination. Throughout the first two rounds, Dawson easily […]