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Popular NBA analyst for ESPN and founder of Grantland, Bill Simmons, was suspended earlier this week for tweets criticizing one of the network’s flagship shows, First Take. 

How did Jay-Z end up becoming one of the executive producer’s of the soundtrack for the upcoming The Great Gatsby film? It turns out that Hova’s role in the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio can be traced back to when he was recording “No Church In The Wild” for his collaborative album with Kanye West, Watch […]

An Illinois man was arrested yesterday, for posting a threat to kill President Obama, and used an interesting outlet to announce his plan: the White House website. Louis Kinderman signed onto the website last month, making his intention clear via the “Contact Us” section.

The ever so soulful crooner Rashad gets inspired by MED and Blu’s collaborative track, “Burgundy Whips,” and provides his own version. Keeping the title, the singer’s rendition of the Madlib produced groove completely differs from the original concept. Here, Rashad shows his range of artistry by singing and rapping about some of life’s real situations.

DJ Suss One takes French Montana’s latest single from Excuse My French and gives it some more Dancehall influence on “Freaks.“

Constance White, the former editor in chief of Essence magazine has revealed that she was fired for not sharing the same vision as her bosses. White claims to have been let go early last month, after leaders at Time Inc. wanted to remove Black women from being the focus of the publication.

Are you a Knicks fan? If you are, chances are that things aren’t looking too good for your team lately. 

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) turned heads last week after changing a key component of their prohibited items policy, which will allow small knives to be stored in carry-on luggage. After pushback from industry groups, and airline carriers opposing the change, TSA chief John Pistole is standing firm on the new rule, reports ABC […]

Jordan Brand is making it extremely difficult for any discerning sneakerhead to save their money. There are two fresh OG colorways of Michael Jordan’s signature kicks getting retro releases; the Air Jordan 8 (aka “Bugs Bunny” or “Hare”) and the Air Jordan 13 (aka “He Got Game”). 

News that a Mississippi baby born with HIV was cured of the virus made for a huge scientific breakthrough, and now comes a report that the child was never infected. Newly released information about the child’s status was unveiled at an annual HIV conference in Atlanta, last week.

The king of hooks and auto-tune, Future Vandross, links up with his “Karate Chop” collaborator, Casino for “Keep On Shinin.”

While Allen Iverson‘s NBA career is looking like a done deal with every passing day, sneakerheads are getting the opportunity to cop the signature kicks he rocked in his glory days. Foot Locker get the exclusive on Philadelphia Sixers colorways of the Reebok Answer IV.