Sneak(er) Peek: Gil II ZERO
This hurts, literally. After making it back from season ending knee surgery, Gilbert Arenas is back on the shelf for another three months. Despite a slow start to the season Agent Zero had finally come into form, scoring 30 and 27 points against the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively. But after the Minnesota game […]

Player’s Club: Chingy
Chingy is a busy man these days as he prepares for the release of his fourth studio album Hate It Or Love It (DTP/Def Jam). Its been nearly a year since he reunited with Disturbing Tha Peace even if we didnt hear about it officially until Summer 07 and the St. […]

Its All In The Game: All That Jazz
Growing up in Salt Lake City, I watched a lot of Karl Malone and John Stockton. Two of the purest players to ever play the game – you dont see those kind much nowadays. Going home to Utah last weekend and attending the Jazz/Hornets game, I had glimpses of déjà vu. Watching […]

Fitness Files: Styles P
By the look of his new trimmed down stature, Styles P seems to be taking care of himself more like a gentleman than a gangster these days. The once-stocky hard rock gave little consideration to a diet and exercise regimen, as grape quarter waters, heavy smoking and frequent fast food would be on […]

Game Review: BlackSite: Area 51
Developer: Midway Platforms: X360/ PS3 Rating: D (2.5 out of 5) Seldom is there a gamer out there who doesnt remember checking out the little arcade machines while waiting for their laundry to wash and dry. Arcade classics such as Pacman, Donkey Kong, and Galaga were almost always a staple, but some of […]

NFL WEEK 12 Picks
Theres been a lot of Hater-ade being distributed around here. There are 5 weeks left in the season and were on the verge of history if all goes well. Love them, hate them, respect them or disrespect them; its your choice. The fact of the matter is that the New England Patriots are the best […]

Stevie Wonder: Madison Square Garden, New York, 11-17-07
After a moment of silence for 9/11, accompanied by his daughter Aisha Morris (the inspiration for Isnt She Lovely), Stevie Wonder takes the stage. Wonder gives a shout to Kanyes mom, sharing that he too lost his mother last May and reasoned that she would want him to do what you do and tour. With […]

Gadget Review: Ion Audio iPA03 Speaker
iPod Karaoke anyone? The iPA03 from Ion Audo is the perfect solution for a backyard bar-b-cue, small gathering or family function, or even a business presentation. In short, anywhere you need music and/or a microphone. And since it runs on battery power for six hours at full blast, there is no need to […]

NFL WEEK 12: Thanksgiving Throwdown
Its Thanksgiving Time Its Turkey Time Toms a Bird Mums the Word – Cliff’s Wet Adventure, The Cosby Show Its that time of year again. Its the only time when you cant get in trouble for sitting, at home, watching football, eating good food and taking a nap afterwards. Its Thanksgiving. Its […]

Runway Report: Nintendo Streetwear Fashion Launch – NYC
Torrel Harris Sr., pioneer of the reversible NBA warm-up suit, is the first African-American to be licensed by the NBA and NFL to create fashionable apparel. Recently he teamed up with Japan’s third largest company, Nintendo, to launch the video games giants new apparel line, which aims directly for the urban streetwear market. The line debuted last […]

You Got Served: Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle has long been respected for her cooking skills and, of course, her legendary singing career. As the author of her own best-selling cook books, Patti has given the world some of the most delicious recipes you can imagine. If you’ve ever tried her “Over The Rainbow” Macaroni & Cheese, then you already know the deal. On a very […]

Game Review: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Developer: Edios Interactive Platforms: PC/X360/PS3 Rating: C (3 out of 5) Eidos Interactive has a history of bringing third person shooters to the home console, and the most recent Hitman, is even being adapted to the big screen. When the announcement came for a bank robbing shooting sociopath-based thriller, named Kane & […]

Sneak(er) Peek: House Of Hoops
The folks at Nike and Foot Locker opened up a House of Hoops by Foot Locker store in Harlem on 125th Street on Monday, November 19th. The day before they offered media a preview of the store and it was definitely fresh. Stocked with all the shoes and apparel you could ask for in time […]

Fashion Forward: Rikers, Marketing Director
As Marketing Director of premiere athletic brands Stall & Dean and Rucker, Rikers is the man responsible for connecting with and dressing many of the industry’s elite. The brands have been embraced by several major artists, including the Top Three on Forbes Hip-Hop list: Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Riker has […]

It’s All In The Game: The End For Isiah?
You know what they say, if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Except in Isiah Thomas case. While he has technically not made it, he still has a job. And with everything he has done (and not done) as president and coach of the New York Knicks, […]

NFL WEEK 11 Picks
So much has happened this week in NFL, I dont know where to begin. The Colts lost their 2nd straight game and DT Dwight Freeney who is out for the season. Vikes RB, Adrian Peterson, has a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and will probably miss this Sundays game. And now, the […]

Movie Review: This Christmas
Released by Screen Gems In theaters November 21 Written, Directed and Produced by Preston Whitmore, II Starring: Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Regina King, Idris Elba, Columbus Short, Lauren London, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal, Mekhi Phifer and Laz Alonso Hang all the mistletoe; Im going to get to know you better, this Christmas. Growing […]

Shape Up: Three Keys To Success Cardio
The second key ingredient for cooking up your sleek new body is cardiovascular activity – or cardio for short. The term cardiovascular literally means anything pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and while it may not reel in as much attention from the opposite sex as a pair or ripped abs or […]

Alicia Keys: As I Am
They certainly broke the mold when they made Alicia Keys. While her third studio album As I Am [J Records] comes long awaited, its more than another blessed offering from the New York City songstress. As I Am is exactly as the title suggests Alicia in her barest form, much more, nothing less. Songs […]

Top Ten Rappers-Turned-Actors
As I was watching the repeat episode of Law and Order: SVU, the episode that Ludacris was on, I had to commend him on his acting skills. So this brought a topic to mind who are the Top Ten rappers turned actors? I decided to do a list and see if you agree or […]