Jackie Long: New Jack Swing
Jackie Long may play an egotistical hard ass in his latest big screen venture The Comebacks, but in reality, hes just a regular guy who enjoys good friends, good food and some good ol sexy music. While many may recognize his face and humorous shenanigans from supporting roles in film hits such as ATL and […]

Domestic Violence: Hitting Home
Did you know that every 15 seconds a woman is beaten by her spouse or lover, and that at least one in every three women has been abused during her lifetime? These statistics blew my mind, but why was I surprised? I was that one in the every three women. I never thought in a […]

Game Review: Dewy’s Adventure
Game: Dewys AdventurePublisher: Konami Digital EntertainmentReleased: 2007Platform: Exclusive to the Nintendo WiiRating: 1 out of 5 I will admit that I have a soft spot for that quirky Japanese style of gaming. Those big-eyed, super cute characters and the off-the-wall storylines they become entangled in have always been intriguing to me. Dewys […]

Heroin Heroine: Mario and Mom Share Their Struggle
Celebrity status in the United States has all the makings of a devastating disease. The intense scrutiny forced upon its victims forces the revelation of the most intimate of details and a rapid loss of privacy. So often we have seen private information revealed about our favorite celebrities, before they even realize that information has […]

Game Review: Eternal Sonata
Its no secret that the Xbox is sorely lacking in the RPG genre and for the few years of the Xbox 360s life cycle, it seemed like that trend was going to continue. However, in recent months, there has been an attempt to bolster Microsofts sore spot with some quality RPGs, that have met success, […]

My Lil Star: Oh Baby!
Lets admit it. We love buying those cute little Sean John jackets, Baby Phat dresses and newborn-size Air Jordan shoes for our children, nieces, nephews and for other peoples kids for just about any baby shower we attend. While those looks are fashionable and oh so adorable for the little ones, its not […]

NFL WEEK 7 Picks
Now, I have a few questions before we start talking about the games. What is with all of these ugly retro uniforms this year? My God, some of them are horrendous. Let’s take a look for a moment. Here are some of the teams weve seen so far this season. The Eagles, The Jets, The […]

Shar Jackson: Act Too
When the concept for Celebrity Rap Superstar was announced, it conjured up the same emotions as when a new season of Surreal Life would start. Take that as you will, but once the show actually began in the midst of pink hair, booty shakes, and terrible rap impersonations stood one talented young woman who […]

Philadelphia: A City in Action
Soul music, cheese steaks, and the Eagles are a few things that may come to mind when someone thinks of the city of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, when it is noted that Philadelphias nickname is the City of Brotherly Love, an outsider might assume that the title is either a joke or a misnomer. You […]

NBA 2007/2008 PREVIEW: Central Division
Today we look at the NBA Central Division. When last we left, the Anointed King James was crowned and the Mighty Pistons went out with a whimper. Have the tables turned? Have new contenders arisen? Chicago Bulls Projected Starting Lineup: C Ben Wallace PF Joakim Noah SF Luol Deng SG Ben Gordon PG […]

On Lynching, Representing, and What Not to Wear on the Red Carpet
I am a reasonable person. I can laugh when it’s funny and cry when it’s not. I’m not extra sensitive about every little thing, and I can take a joke. However, after mulling over the photo of comedian Katt Williams on the red carpet at the BET Hip-Hop Awards with a noose as […]

Jamal Crawford: Fair Play
From his beginnings in Seattle, Washington to his current position as a Guard on the New York Knicks, Jamal Crawford has already had some amazing lifetime experiences. He started his professional basketball career in 2000 with the Chicago Bulls, and drew inspiration from some of the greats in the game. He moved over to the Knicks […]

Game Review: The Orange Box
The Orange Box, released by Valve, is a collection of 5 games, including Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2:Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and the long-awaited Team Fortress 2. Originally released as a Windows PC package, it has now being released on gaming consoles, first on the Xbox 360 and subsequently on the Playstation 3. […]

NBA 2007/2008 Preview Nets, Knicks, 76’ers
New Jersey Nets Projected Starting Lineup: C Jamaal Magloire PF Nenad Krstic SF Richard Jefferson SG Vince Carter PG Jason Kidd Coach: Lawrence Frank The good news: Jason Kidd is still there, and that means theres still hope. The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of losing it all last season. […]

NFL WEEK 6 Picks
Dear Readers, Due to the magnitude of this week’s games and high volume of questions for the Original All Hip-Hop NFL Picks about the Others Picks. I will be taking all questions immediately following Sunday’s game. Sincerely, The Rowdy One p.s. Getcha Popcorn Ready 1pm games: Minnesota Vikings (1-3) vs. Chicago Bears (2-3) Location: […]

Game Review: Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Game: Trauma Center- Second Opinion Publisher: Altus Platform: Nintendo Wii Exclusive Release Date: 2006 Rating: 4 out of 5 Trauma Center: Second Opinion is the best medical game Ive ever played. It is superbly inventive with the format, a combination of action / puzzler. If you recall the old board game Operation […]

Game Review: TMNT
Game: TMNT Publisher: UBISOFT Released: 2007 Platform: Available on all systems, tested on the Nintendo Wii for this review Rating: 3.6 out of 5 The newest in a long line of video games for fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise, TMNT is not only the best console game out of […]

NFL WEEK 5 Wrap-Up
First let me say, I apologize to all of you guys this week for being late with the write-ups. With work and family, this past week has been very hectic for me and I will try my best to get my write-ups and picks to you A.S.A.P. You guys have been very responsive to the […]

Steroids: Is It Really That Serious?
I love wearing my throwback jerseys, especially those from the Negro baseball leagues. These jerseys symbolize so many things: pain, suffering, success, fun. But most importantly, they represent hard work that the individuals who wore them endured so that other African American players could achieve the American Dream: baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, […]

NBA 2007/2008 PREVIEW: Toronto Raptors
We continue our 2007/2008 NBA Preview with a look at the Toronto Raptors. Toronto Raptors Projected Starting Lineup: C Andrea Bargnani PF Chris BoshSF Jason KaponoSG Anthony ParkerPG T.J. Ford Coach: Sam Mitchell The good news: Their international squad has balance. Call em the United Nations Raptors. The big surprise of […]