If not mistaken, there was a slight bit of controversy behind Denzel Washington taking home the Academy Award for his role in the 2001 cult-classic, Training Day. Not because he won, but rather it took him playing a crooked cop to be recognized after years of groundbreaking performances. Read the rest of this entry »

Words: Donwill

The Nike SB Dunk High “Cigar” by Todd Bratrud is not only another brick in the wall of solid releases he has put together for them but also a further continuation of a running theme. The guy behind the Nike Dunk High Skunk and more recently the ever so elusive Nike Dunk High Cheech & Chong is back with another smoke-filled sneaker that pays homage to the cigar manufacturing town of Ybor City in Tampa. Read the rest of this entry »

Mac Miller and DJ Premier? No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Read the rest of this entry »

Not sure whether we should blame Audible Treats or Hex Hawking for pointing out Ylvis’ “Work It” video but one of them should receive the slander. Read the rest of this entry »

David Banner’s “Swag” gets a visual, courtesy of director Jonathan Andrade. I fully agree with the message behind the music and the song’s worth tossing a few pennies into Banner’s collection plate by buying it on iTunes. Otherwise, the M-I-crooked letter MC/street preacher may feel the congregation’s isn’t receptive to message, you know? Read the rest of this entry »

The movies that matter the least are the ones where viewers leave the theater and know exactly what just happened, the answer to every question and have already solved the mystery. The same goes for music videos. Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh off NBAPA executive director Billy Hunter’s word that the lockout will continue indefinitely, LeBron decided to throw around the old pigskin with some pals in Central Park a few nights ago. Read the rest of this entry »

Kanye West’s fashion obsession seems to have taken the next step: he’s releasing his own women’s clothing collection. Yes, a womenswear collection. Don’t believe it? New York Magazine has the details concerning the Chicagoan’s sartorial premiere Read the rest of this entry »

Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino look to rekindle the flames of their 20 year working relationship with Tarantino’s latest project, Django Unchained. Read the rest of this entry »

Words: Donwill

The Nike Dunk craze was still at somewhat of a high pitch in ’07 back when the Nike SB Dunk Mid “Griptape” entered the scene. The shoe was one of the colorways that not only ushered in the Nike SB Mid but more importantly made the purists more accepting of the new design. Read the rest of this entry »

On the heels Amp Live’s instrumental EP, Zion I lyricist Zumbi releases his own mixtape, sans any production from of his partner in crime. Read the rest of this entry »

Curren$y’s still not done branding 2011 as his own, even while the sounds of Verde Terrace and Weekend At Burnie’s continue to reverberate through whips and dorm rooms across the country. Spitta’s fifth project of the year – the oft-delayed Muscle Car Chronicles – can still be seen on the horizon, Read the rest of this entry »

Zoe Saldana Strips Down [GQ]

The 10 Biggest Fails of Katt Williams’ Career [Vibe]

Miami Heat By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and F**king Glen Rice [With Leather] Read the rest of this entry »

Months removed from his last game and a year into the biggest free agent conquest in pro sports history, Chris Bosh has seen it all and certainly heard it all. Read the rest of this entry »

Not fully content with just dropping off his Jay-Z feature for the day, Young Cole hits the sidelines of Barbados a.k.a. Rihanna’s native land and big pimp’s just like his label head. Read the rest of this entry »