Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Air Jordan Force Fusion XX (20) Navy / White
After already previewing a variation of the Air Jordan Force Fusion XX (20), we get a look at a different model that appears in a mid cut as opposed to a low style. Made up of a navy and white based, a strap going around the ankle and at the middle of the sneaker also make an appearance, however the middle strap and inner lining consists of an intricate design. Furthermore, the heel also sports a design including “23″ embossed at the back.
Asher Roth & Beanie Sigel at Magic
Asher Roth and Beanie from Little Tank on Vimeo.
Asher Roth & Beanie Sigel at Magic
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Nike Dunk High - Back to School 2008
As Summer comes to an end and students go back to school, new images of what has been labeled the “Back to School” Nike Dunks have surfaced. We mentioned early the upper features crayon scribbles along with yellow accented on the laces, swoosh and sole. The Notebook Package has already hit store shelves, but the whereabouts of the sneakers are still unknown.
Nike Air Force 1 IO Supreme - Closing Ceremonies
Previously shown here, more images have surfaced of the Air Force 1 IO Supreme Closing Ceremonies, in all of their golden glory. Definitely some of the most visually striking shoes to be inspired by the Beijing Olympics, these Air Force 1’s definitely deserve the Supreme status, being primarily metallic gold with Chinese-inspired patterning covering large portions of the shoe. With solid use of black to break up the gold, these Air Force 1’s are definitely going to be hot collectors’ items, and one of the more enduring sneakers inspired by this year’s Olympics. These shoes come in a nice wooden box, with 08-08-08 inscribed on the top, commemorating the start date of the Beijing Olympics on August 8th, 2008.
88-Keys & Kanye West - Stay Up! (Viagra)
After first appearing as a snippet on the Can’t Tell Me Nothing mixtape over a year ago, 88-Keys drops the full track on his Myspace as a free download.
Download: 88-Keys & Kanye West - Stay Up! (Viagra)
Monday, August 25, 2008
Top 5: Aaliyah Music Videos (R.I.P. 1/16/79 - 8/25/01
In tribute to Aaliyah’s untimely passing at the age of 22 we take a look at her top 5 videos and the rest of her catalog.
Friday, August 22, 2008
One On One Interview With Nicki Minaj Part 2
In part 2 Nicki talks about moving to Atlanta and pursuing acting.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wale, State Property, Beanie Sigel. Freeway, Young Gunnas Rap New Join In The Studio!
Sigel is a MONSTER!!!
Big Tiger Freestyles Live On 106 & Park Off Lil Wayne's "A Millie Beat"!
They need to put Tigger back on Rap City!!
Nike Air Blazer ACG Mid GTX
Last month, we reported a hybrid Nike Terminator that was composed of a Free Sole and ACG materials. Here’s a look at the recently released Air Blazer ACG Mid GTX. This sneaker combines a classic basketball shoe with a tough trail shoe resulting in this dark oak/orange/straw model that is made up of a high-abrasion upper along with a durable ACG sole.
SoulJa Boy Tell ‘Em - Blog #3 & Rich Nigga Shit Part 2
Im feeling this one! Im on that type of rich nigga shit!! I think he's kool again now after seeing that.
Ludacris Cutz & Curls Back to School Event
Ludacris, The Ludacris Foundation and Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 at the “Cutz and Curls for Kids” Back To School Event.
The event took place at Adamsvill Rec. Center in Atlanta and provided hair cuts, hair styling and school supplies to over 1000 Atlanta Area students.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
PlayStation 3 Keypad to Bring Thumb Typing to PS3
Sony has just announced a keypad peripheral that sits on top of a DualShock 3 and SIXAXIS to allow QWERTY typing (it also appears to have its own Bluetooth connection and power source). A lot like the keypad Microsoft released a while back for the 360, it also has a touchpad for mouse support as well (that could even be used in some games). The pad will come in 8 different configurations/languages for PAL regions this November and there's no US release announcement yet.
DJ Rhude & 2520NYC - Flagrant Cops
The big homie DJ Rhude of XXL teams up with 2520NYC to present Flagrant Cops, one of the most important mixtapes this year.
It’s rare that there is a mixtape as powerful as this.
Featuring a selection of fantastic tracks, which are all related to the events surrounding Sean Bell’s death and other “flagrant” police activity.
Look at the cover alone! You need to download this.
DOWNLOAD HERE
Nike Dunk Low ‘Myst’ Customs
The newest custom sneakers to be released from the lab of Sekure D are the Myst Nike Dunks displayed above. The Myst Dunks include a combination of Sekures signature graffiti and splatter designs in a purple haze and black colorway.
Nike Dunk ‘Project C4: Vol II’ Customs
Imag4ever and C2 are back at it again with this crazy pair of Nike Dunks dubbed ‘Project C4: Vol II’. Awhile back Imag4ever and C2 collaborated together on a couple pairs of Nike Dunk Lows which were known as C4. The 2 artists decided to keep the c4 Project going with this newest pair of Nike Dunks. The sneakers have a lot going on with them which all seems to flow together perfectly. The toe box is covered with a vibrant red Croc material while the mid panel is covered in black Croc. Along the frontal and up the lace tab C2 added a nice camo design which came out flawless, as it usually has in the past with his previous camo sneakers hes worked on. On the heel panel of the Nike Dunks C2 also added a newly design ‘C4′ logo which looks pretty cool with the burning wick. Imag4ever finished up the Dunks by replacing the base Nike Swoosh with his own creation known as the “shorty swoosh”.
Beautiful Losers x Nike Make Something! Dunk Auction
More images from the Nike x Beautiful Losers series of Dunk High’s comes in the form of selected scenes to be printed on the sneakers. While these Dunk High’s won’t be sold in stores, they will be auctioned off to benefit the Children’s Aid Society. The auction will consists of 32 pairs that will be sold through a series of eBay listings. The auctions will run from August 24th till September 21st. Information regarding the auctions can be found below, as well as where the Dunks are currently on display.
Nike Prestige High - Black - Pink - Purple
Exclusively sold at Foot Locker, this Prestige model is a high top sneaker bound to be popular with the ladies, with its shiny upper and colors. The sneaker features a patent leather upper, with black being used as the base color. Purple is used on the toe, while pink is used on the outsole and a combination of both colors is featured on the side panels. The sneaker is completed with a flashy gold swoosh. Again, the pair is a Foot Locker exclusive and is only available at Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, and Kids’ Foot Locker stores in the United States.
Illmatic Album EPK
Here’s NaS epk for his Illmatic album. Here a 20-year-old NaS talks about how the classic was crafted. The excitement from Q-Tip, Premier, Large Professor, Jungle, and Pete Rock about this album makes me want to go back and listen right now. Also added a throwback interview of Nasir Pre Illmatic days courtesy of The Dope.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Skillz Speaking on Changing of the Guard in Hip Hop(Diddy)
Hes saying something very true! I dont think the 2008 Diddy could find the new B.I.G. now! There really is no veteran artists letting in new artists in the game! Thats why u gotta give it to dudes like Soulja Boy who bogard their way into the game and put on there own peoples...
Behind The Grind With KimO & Jim Jones Part 2
In Part 2 of this exclusive, Jim Jones schools folks on the state of the industry, breaks down his own label politics and even shares a bit of his feelings on Roc-a-fella and Jay-Z.
Big Boi Shows Off Custom AF1’s
My dude Big Boi showing off his one of one signature AF1’s. Sir Lucious Left Foot album coming soon.
Notorious Diary Part 5: Dressing Biggie & Faith
An inside look at the costumes used for the actors playing Biggie and Faith in NOTORIOUS. For the English impaired they making the wears that made B.I.g and his Wiz flossy like for the flickage.
Murs & 9th Wonder Talk Sweet Lord Part 2
Murs & 9th Wonder Speak On Sweet Lord Part 2 from AlwaysHustle.com on Vimeo.
Murs & 9th talks about the mixtape Sweet Lord. They dish about the new album Murs For President dropping September 30th.
One on One with Nicki Minaj Part 1
Nicki Minaj Interview With Jabari From HipHopGameTV.. Added A Bonus Track Sent With Nicki Minaj Addressing Haters And Her Troubles With The Industry..
Nicki Minaj - Still I Rise
LT & Kimbo Backyard Workout
LaDainian Tomlinson and Kimbo Slice show how to train if you’re broke and don’t have anything.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Usain Bolt 9.69 The Worlds Fastest Man... Cause We Do It Better.
Big ups to my dude Usain Bolt by blowing out the competition and setting a new world record. The People even have a saying for him. It goes “You say lightning, we say BOLT!!!.” Gotta give the ladies (Shelly-Ann Fraser, Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson) an extra special shout out for taking all three medals.
Jeezy Speaks on Nas Guest Verse
Mr. 17.5 talks to MTV about Nas’ verse on “My President is Black” off The Recession.
Hip-Hop’s 20 Biggest Earners For 2008
1. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: $150 million
2. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter: $82 million
3. Sean “Diddy” Combs: $35 million
4. Kanye West: $30 million
5. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley: $22 million
6. Pharrell Williams: $20 million
7. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean: $17 million
8. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus: $16 million
9. André “Dr. Dre” Young: $15 million
10. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges: $14 million
11. Clifford “T.I.” Harris: $13 million (tie)
11. Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter: $13 million (tie)
12. Marshall “Eminem” Mathers: $12 million (tie)
12. Lonnie “Common” Lynn Jr.: $12 million (tie)
12. Aliaune “Akon” Thiam: $12 million (tie)
13. Jermaine Dupri: $11 million (tie)
13. Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith: $11 million (tie)
14. OutKast: $10 million (tie)
14. Hakeem “Chamillionaire” Seriki: $10 million (tie)
14. Jayceon “The Game” Taylor: $10 million (tie)
Friday, August 15, 2008
Master P Creates, "Better Black TV," Cable Network
Percy Miller (formerly Master P) announces the launch of Better Black Television (BBTV) a family friendly network that will provide positive content for a black and brown culture that will appeal to all races with a goal to bring people of color a choice when turning on their television. The content on the channel will contain a wide arrangement from health and fitness, animation, financial planning, reality TV, sitcoms, dramas, movies, responsible hip-hop music and videos, politics, sports and entertainment news, educational children’s shows as well as teen and family programming. Production has begun and will be based out of California, New York, Louisiana and Florida. In addition, BBTV is in the process of purchasing local cable channel affiliates across the country.
A lot of people complain about how African Americans are portrayed in the media, but Mr.Miller is actually doing something about it. I hope people from the hood see how he went from the Ice Cream man to the professional positive business man he is now.
Iron Man Deleted Scene ft. Ghostface Killah
Here’s the scene of Ghostface Killah in Iron Man that was cut. It was pretty cheesy but it’s good to see Hip Hop made some kinds of strides. Hopefully it will be packaged as a deleted scene in the DVD.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
K-Salaam & Beatnick x Capleton
K-Salaam & Beatnick chop it up with Capleton in Yard. Off the Whose World is This? DVD.
“Letter To The King” x “Ya Heard” - The Game
The Game - Letter to the King ft. Nas (prod. Hi-Tek) KRAZY!!!!
The Game ft. Ludacris - Ya Heard (I Ain’t Buying that the Best Rappers is Kanye and Wayne)
Charles Hamilton Interview Pt. 3 On Ed Lover Show! (Says He Would Work With Jay-Z) But "Jay-Z Is Not Gonna Mr. Carter Me"
GZA ft. RZA - Intromental
Here’s the intro to Pro Tools.
Produced by Dreddy Kruger.
GZA ft. RZA - Intromental
A Look At Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club
I dont know where the name Belly 2 came from but they should just stick with Millionaire Boyz Club... Cess Silvera is directing (the same dude who did Shottas) so im willing to give it a chance...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Clarks Olympic “Metal Pack”
For the most sought after men’s individual competition in this years summer Olympics, New York retailer David Z put together the Clarks Wallabee “Metal Pack” that will be exclusively sold at David Z. The release date will be Thursday Aug. 21st, the same day the individual competition begins. They are made with a very high grade wrinkled leather along with premium black patent leather trim. 100 pairs made per color and priced at $140. They will be available online at Davidz.com as well as the Broadway flagship location.
Nike Blazer High Premium Quickstrike - Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is considered to be the Michael Jordan of Golf, but his long list of achievements make him not only one of the best Golfers, but athletes of this time period. Nike features Woods in this “Tiger Woods” Blazer which incorporates elements of Tiger’s life including a white golf ball leather upper, faux tiger camofur swoosh, an Official Masters Tournament logo located on the heel and is finished upper with a green hoody jacket on the tongue. Release is scheduled for this Saturday, August 16
Nike Innovation Kitchen x Virtual Mo - Mobama Dunk Low 2008
Created by artist Virtual Mo in the Nike Innovation Kitchen, the Mobama Nike Dunk Low 2008 features a unique appearance that includes various laser detailing in hopes to boost the senator’s chances in the upcoming elections.
Virtual Mo designs the sneakers to follow the traditional USA colors, but was manufactured inside the Nike Innovation Kitchen where he added laser details. Unfortunately only two pairs have been created, but a chance of a limited edition run can be imminent.
Ozone Awards 2008 in Texas
Here’s footage of some of the artists down at the Ozone Awards this past weekend in Texas. Featuring interviews from Big Boi, David Banner, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Willie D, Buckwild, Bun B and more.
