First things first – I must disclose three facts in order for you to appreciate this column. First – yes, this is a weekly column dedicated to business concepts, models, strategies and tactics that come from my background as a personal manager, monetary economist, entrepreneur and political consultant. I apply this perspective to the music […]

  AP Photo/Denis Poroy The story of Tiger Woods is one that if ended today, would live on in the annals of infamy; the spaceship-like rise and meteoric fall of one of the greatest athlete’s of our generation; from childhood, the subject of racial slurs on the golf course, to manhood, the subject of respect, […]

Developer / Publisher: 2K Games Platform: XBOX 360 Players: 1 – 10 (Online Multiplayer) Rating: A- In 2007 few games caught the attention of the gaming community like Bioshock. It’s dark and gloomy theme coupled with a never ending stream of gruesome gameplay immediately separated this game from your typical first person shooter. Who had […]

My name is @chuckcreekmur and I’m addicted to social media. There are a lot of “habit forming” substances in this world, but social media is one that now deserves mention next to drugs, alcohol or other matter than can cause abuse. Social Media. Sounds innocent, right? It sounds communal. Like one big funky tribe of […]

Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels (“DMC” standing for “Dirty, Mostly Clean”) made up the 80s trio Run DMC. These guys were not only trendsetters in music, but their uniforms of adidas tracksuits, shell toes, gold rope chains and Kangol hats helped define street style during the popular 80s […]

The tale of the Epic Beard Man, aka Thomas Bruso continues and it gets deeper than anybody could have imagined. He speaks on his own past, the criminal history of the man that he beat down and even the loss of his mother. video platform video management video solutions video player

The disintegration of the potential March Mayweather-Pacquiao fight has left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. But it appears Manny Pacquiao’s camp remains hopeful the fight can come off sometime before the end of 2010. In an interview with KTLA News, Pacquiao denied the steroid allegations and stated he’d be willing to take tests to […]

The following editorial originally appeared on The Alumni Roundup:If situations dictate actions, what are the consequences of inactivity? This question is more relevant today than it has ever been for the Black community. Here’s another pertinent question, are we a dead people? How can a people be dead you may ask? If by dead we […]

Love him or hate him, Kanye West‘s keen fashion sense has made him a style icon. The rapper/fashion designer is fun, fearless and unpredictable with his ensembles. You never know if he’s going to step out in some fresh sneakers and a white tee, all black, or statement making furs. He may have created some […]

“Showing these young punks what the business is.” – Jay-Z  I am the The Epic Beard Man. I am standing on the road of life and I am looking in both directions at the same time. I am roughly half the age of the 67-year-old man that beat the hell out of a young whipper […]

  Since 2007, Flud Watches have been making their mark in the streetwear industry with bold, bright and innovative ways to tell time. Launched in 2007, the company has released heavy hitters like the “Boombox” and the “Big Ben” which have made celebrities like Keri Hilson, Trey Songz and more to hop on board.   […]

If one ever wanted to see the business model those of us in the ‘music industry’ are leaving behind – whether we like it or not – check out the recent ‘Starr et al v. Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al, U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 08-5637.’ Its the decision of a federal […]

  Anything goes when it come to Kelis‘ unpredictable style.   On her latest silver-ish mullet, “Oh, I don’t know, I just feel like an animal. I kept thinking of a wolf or a husky and that’s what they look like”.     Along with others, she herself takes the credit for being a style […]

  “This language is so captivating/ When we lose a rap ni**a, the news is devastating/ Whether to the prison or grave/ You know this rap sh** was built from the strength of those that hunger and crave/” —DJ Muggs vs GZA, “General Principles,” Grandmasters (2007). I’m not a Lil’ Wayne fan. I used to […]

George Clinton‘s goal with each outfit choice is seemingly to be as innovative, colorful, larger than life, and of course as funky as can be. With his multicolored wild locks still in tact at the age of 69, George never left his P-Funk style behind since he first broke out in the 70s, where he […]

  G-SHOCK is a watch brand that has truly stood the test of time – no pun intended! Launched under Casio in 1983, the shock resistant watches “shattered the notion that a watch is a fragile piece of jewelry that needs to be handled with care”, as stated on the company’s official website. Since then, […]

Continuing from last week’s part one, it’s important to understand where I’m coming from on this. I appreciate Hip-Hop lyricism and am a strong advocate of consciousness in rap. When that consciousness includes any of the Six Written Lessons that Registered Members of the Nation of Islam receive, out of which come the ‘120 Lessons’ […]

[This piece comes in lieu of Tolu Olorunda’s weekly column. He returns next week.] The current public school system in America is in a state of emergency. Federal programs like No Child Left Behind, aimed at improving schools through standards-based reform, have caused many schools to focus on teaching the limited sets of skills required to […]

Grace Jones was a triple threat in her heyday – a model, actress and singer. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, she modeled in New York and Paris during the 70s, and soon after began her singing career. While she already possessed an eye-catching look, she began working closely with stylist Jean-Paul Goude who helped her […]

First things first, here is my Superbowl prediction: New Orleans Saints 31 Indianapolis Colts 28 Now, what’s your prediction? But, aside from the parties and shows in Miami, there is much more going on.When you think of Superbowl week, A-list celebrities, NFL player media days, over-the-top events like Rihanna rocking South Beach and bringing any […]