“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 […]

First things first, here is my Superbowl prediction: New Orleans Saints 31 Indianapolis Colts 28 Who is bold enough to make their 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 […]

Mayweather-Mosley Release First Statements Since Fight Signing Now that both men have officially signed on for their May 1 superfight, Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley have begun the inevitable subtle trash talk against each other. In the wake of his sensational knockout of Antonio Margarito last January, Mosley had launched a campaign to get Mayweather […]

  In celebration of Black History Month, we will randomly be choosing African-American style icons to pay tribute to – past and present. From actresses to rappers and political figures, we will recognize those who stand out in the world of fashion. We’re kicking it off with Andre Benjamin, aka “Andre 3000”, a man brought […]

Whutupdoe…I’m back on some Lazarus s**t. Straight up. U n****s miss me? With every bullet so far, huh? Yeah whuteva. F**k you,too. For those of you who give a flying f**k, I have returned, at least until Raze or Jigsaw tell me to roll the f**k out. I’ve had a change of heart like Chuck […]

  The COMPASS trade show features the cream of crop when it comes to footwear. In its fourth season now, the show was launched by BPMW – the same fashion agency who brings us the fresh (capsule) show. Kiki got a chance to walk the show today, which took place in NYC’s Puck Building. Many […]

I can count on one hand the number of times I have known I should write and build on something, yet didn’t want to. This is one of them. I haven’t even wanted to discuss this subject on the phone with my inner circle. Only three people even know what is ultimately at the root […]

We have established that Kanye West was wrong when he jumped on stage last year and snatched the microphone from Taylor Swift, a pop country singer. We’ve established firmly that Kanye is a man of raw emotions and passion and that causes him to act on impulse…with mixed results. It has been five months since […]

 “Kicked out of Brooklyn Tech, focusing on looking fresh/ Bright kid accepted to the schools that only took the best/ Bounce like a check, yes, without no hesitation/ I went to college, then I left—that’s when I got my education/” —Talib Kweli, “Over the Counter,” Liberation, 2007. Sometimes it takes the stinging critique of Hip-Hop […]

  After recently previewing the collection at the (capsule) trade show, KR3W gives us a closer look at their much anticipated footwear line. The styles are contemporary, polished, yet of course still meant to serve their purpose as skate sneakers. KR3W is known for their premium street apparel including graphic tees, flannel shirts, super clean […]

Mayweather-Mosley Agree to Terms, Mosley Signs First A mixture of an earthquake and blood testing refusal has brought us to one of the biggest fights in recent memory with Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley agreeing to clash in Las Vegas on May 1. Mayweather advisor Leonard Ellerbe broke the news yesterday to ESPN that the […]

DrJays.com and DJPremium.com held theShop 4 Haiti event last night at La Pomme nightclub in New York City. Thanks to incredible donations from some of the sites’ favorite brands, it turned out to be a SUPER sample sale, with prices for product starting as low as $5.00. Aleesha Smalls and Monee Perry (Rocawear/Roc4Life.com) and Boss […]

YUMS is a line best known for its mouth watering sneaker flavors and Dirty South influence. Launched in 2007, the Dallas–birthed brand has been serving up bold colors and designs along with premium quality materials in footwear and apparel. Kiki got a chance to catch up with the creative genius behind YUMS, graffiti artist turned […]

My Pain Is Your Pain: Hip-Hop’s Nervous System and Language I will always remember the moment I learned that Tupac died. I was sitting in the Razor Sharp offices on University Place in Manhattan, nearing the close of the business day when John ‘Mook’ Gibbons, my partner, close friend, and President of Wu-Tang Management suddenly […]