Akademiks has been a leader in urban apparel for over a decade now. With the help of Elliott Betesh, co-founder of Dr. Jays clothing stores, the brand was launched by brothers Donwan and Emmett Harrell. Both men already had solid careers in the fashion industry, working with the likes of Donna Karan and Phat Farm. […]
Tune in for the LIVE kickoff press conference from Nokia Theatre in Times Square and tweet your questions to #AskMayweather or #AskMosley for a chance to have your question asked! Mayweather vs. Mosley is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions. The 12-round welterweight mega-bout will take place Saturday, May 1 at the MGM […]
Sexy former DrJays.com and DJPremium.com models Pooch Hall and Nicki Minaj hosted BET’s annual fashion show Rip The Runway last night at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The red carpet fashions, however, left a lot to be desired, and it appears many big stars decided not to show on the night. Check out the pics and […]
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of AllHipHop.com or its employees and affiliates.The other day I listened to Rev. Al Sharpton and Tavis Smiley arguing on live radio. This is not about them, but follow me here. It was a pretty […]
As boxing pushes along, fending off competition like MMA, there are only a few celebrities that can continue to act like pillars. One of those pugilists is the incomparable Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The 33-year-old is a certified veteran, but has yet to taste the bitter, spoiled fruit of defeat. AllHiphop.com chatted with the champ and […]
Editor’s Note: Ice Cube wrote the following on his blog, where he announces the name of his new album and why. I AM THE WEST…is the name of my new record. After completing about 65% of my music, this is the perfect title. This s**t is cocky, no apologies, West Coast gangsta s**t. I can’t […]
“Young Goldie” a.k.a. Lloyd definitely lives up to his name, turning pretty much every track he lays his vocals on to solid gold, including his most recent hit “Bedrock” with the Young Money team. During a whirlwind trip to New York, Lloyd sat down with the Boss Lady to talk about having the Midas touch […]
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 […]
