[Photo: Numark TTi]Back in the day, and we mean waaayy back in the day, when an artist suddenly got the idea for a rhyme or lyric, he or she scrambled for pen and paper to write it down.   If the thought came for a melody or beat, they either tried to keep it in […]

  Discovered on the rugged streets of Paris, France, African-born Djimon Hounsou was one never to give up on his dreams. He lived life homeless before his modeling and acting dreams became a reality – first through runway work; then through music videos for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson; and ultimately through film. […]

Even in a weak Eastern Conference, it is almost certain that the New York Knicks will once again start their summer vacation on April 16. Whether it is Isaiah’s fault, Jim Dolan’s fault or Stephon’s fault – it really doesn’t matter.   The fact of the matter is that whatever they are doing, clearly isn’t […]

She played Ice Cube’s freaky “Aunt” Suga in Next Friday. It was her first film role, and she made it memorable. “I licked his neck just to make him laugh, but he didn’t break,” Kym Whitley recounts.   An actress, producer and comedian, Kym Whitley is a native of Ohio and a graduate of Fisk […]

Now that the Grammy’s, Academy Awards and the writer’s strike are all over, the new talk of the town ‘round here in Hollywood has actually turned to the Lakers and their winning streak.   Popularity is key, as it seems like half the crowd at a Lakers’ game is made up of celebrities instead of […]

To paraphrase the not-so-great-rapper Bubba Sparxxxs, this week in politics has gotten ugly as a somewhat revived Hillary Clinton has begun churning out her ‘kitchen sink’ strategy of throwing everything she’s got after Barack Obama, while placing her own narrative into the media super spin cycle. ? The result has been a gut wrenching mix […]

A cup-full of an exceptionally talented comedian and a dash of an actress who’s been a pro since she was just four-years-old were the exact measurements needed to create College Road Trip.   The flick follows Melanie Porter (Raven-Symone) on her quest for the perfect college along with her overprotective father James Porter (Martin Lawrence). […]

With recent news that rapper Gravy will be playing the lead role in a film regarding the Notorious life of Christopher Wallace, it’s ever so apparent that there’s a gaping hole in New York Hip-Hop without the presence of B.I.G.   It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since his passing, and […]

Summer is fast approaching – even if it doesn’t feel like it – and it’s about that time to start working on your beach body. I swear I wanted to go out and jog, but I had to type this up.    What can I say is, I’m willing to sacrifice for you guys.   […]

Got a bunch of fresh sneaker looks to get to so lets get to it. Nike Dunks have become as common as quarter waters (“Hugs” to my Philly/DE folks) and sunflower seeds in the hood over recent years. Staying freshly dipped while wearing a pair amidst and despite their ubiquity requires taking the initiative to […]

What’s going on my people, thanks for joining me once again on my journey to shed these very unhealthy pounds. First I want to say that I am getting way more support from this than I thought I would get, so thanks to everybody for writing me and just coming up to me and showing […]

    The old timers used to say that legends are solidified in the championship rounds. In those days fighters could use rounds 10-15 to score a come from behind knockout (ie Marciano-Walcott I), or steal a close decision (ie Ali-Norton III).   Last  Saturday, Israel Vazquez (43-4, 31 KOs) didn’t have the luxury of […]

The other day, I was talking to a colleague of mine about the “M” word; yes, marriage. She opened up to me on her feelings about it and how she had it all planned out from when she’d like for it to happen, where it will happen, and how many people will attend.   The […]

  A good friend of mine from college used to amuse himself, and other males no doubt, by occasionally referring to women as “bald cats.”   His interpretation: unique and ornery little creatures with nasty dispositions, that like neither themselves or each other. As we sit in the midst of Women’s History Month, I’d like […]

It’s been a big week for the Celtics. They’re saying that the Sam Cassell deal could go down Monday night, which means he could be playing on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons – a game which I’ll be at myself.   It’s definitely exciting. Putting in a veteran point guard like Cassell will help the […]

  Unified in a joint venture with Rocawear, Jeezy’s Eight732 is a culture that examines the origins of Hip-Hop by journeying from the zones, wards and boroughs of the urban streets. Collections vary in colors and designs with themes like “Captns and Crews” and “Never Sell Out,” and as Jeezy explained to us, they even […]

[Photo: Chilly-O Clothing was one of the hundreds of companies at the MAGIC Convention, but they stood out by repping on rollerskates! Check the Flicks section for more photos – link below]Twice a year, thousands of eager retail store owners, buyers, fashion lines and celebrities converge upon the Las Vegas Convention Center for MAGIC. An acronym […]

  African-American women have made some major impact in the history of Hollywood. In some cases the characters are more memorable than the actresses themselves, and vice-versa. To kick off Women’s History Month, we found a few movies that made an impression across the board through the actresses, their characters and the stories.   Imitation […]

Every year, BET hosts some of the hottest fashion lines and biggest celebrities in their Rip The Runway special, and 2008 is no exception. The taping took place last week, and dozens of artists including Pharrell, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Lil Mama, the girls of Danity Kane, Flo Rida walked the red carpet. Of course, everyone’s […]

Bun B on the election in January 2008: “I’m still waiting to see [who I support]. I think its still a little early. I’m really, really leaning that way [towards Obama]. I’m sitting back and seeing who’s going to do what. I don’t know enough about Barack and it would be ignorant of me to […]