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Renowned photographer Terry Richardson shared photos of Odd Future taken during an XXL Magazine photo shoot. The entire OFWGKTA all collective is present and accounted for including Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, Domo Gensis and, of course, Tyler, the Creator. Recently, OF’s Adult Swim sketch comedy show, Loiter Squad, was renewed for a second season. Peep […]
No matter what your opinion is of all the retros Jordan Brand is dropping, they still offer you a chance to cop those Js you may have missed out in back in the day or must have in your collection (to wear, right?). The Air Jordan IV in the “Military Blue” colorway (last retroed in ’06) […]
Every Black man with a beard that’s sitting next to Meek Mill is not necessarily Rick Ross. This is a concept ESPN (or Getty Images) clearly failed to comprehend (see the photo below). Yep, that’s Meek Mill taking in last nights Celtics vs. Sixers playoff game with who we’re guessing is one his Philly peeps, […]
There’s a new ridiculous and insensitive fad happening among idiots on the Internet called “Trayvoning.” Similar to planking—but far more disrespectful and insensitive—people have been posting photos of themselves mimicking Trayvon Martin’s murder by lying on the ground (usually wearing hoodies), and holding skittles and ice tea.
Kanye West’s art film, Cruel Summer, is making its debut at the Cannes Film Festival today (May 23rd) and photos of the event have already begun hitting the Internets. Rapper Theophilus London and Yeezy crony Ibn Jasper have been posting pics of the “immersive 7 screen” experience. Recently, G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean revealed the […]
Renowned designer and streetwear impresario Jeff Staple, recently seen politicking with the RZA, has collaborated with Beats By Dre to create a limited edition Beats Pigeon headphone. Only 500 of the headphones will be made and will be available beginning Friday, May 25th at the Beats By Dre store and Reed Space in New York City. […]
The first lady of the Taylor Gang, Lola Monroe, is starting to make waves. Now known as more than just one of the more famous Eye Candies of the past decade, the former Angel Lola Luv is running with one of the most popular crews in Hip-Hop. But as it’s been well, (and properly) documented, […]
At the top of the year, Ludacris announced the release of his Ludaversal album, and even without a confirmed release date, the Atlanta rapper is keeping good on his promise. For his latest single, “Jingalin,” the three-time Grammy winner samples LL Cool J’s classic “Jingling Baby.” The track—produced by Da Internz— is tailor-made for the strip […]
Oh, that’s what those cakes showcasing behind the scenes Instagram pics were about. Evelyn Lozada, Chrissy Lampkin, Tamar Braxton and Kandi Burruss cover VIBE Magazine’s S-exy Issue. In the cover story, titled “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” the reality TV stars speak on a range of topics including how they feel the producers on their respective show […]
There has been a Metal Faced DOOM sighting. Oh No, younger brother of one Madlib and an accomplished MC/producer in his own right, is dropping a solo album called Ohnomite. In unprecedented move, the Oxnard, CA native was granted full access to the catalog of Rudy Ray Moore, aka Dolemite, for his sampling and chopping […]
R&B singers (rappers, too) have a tendency to fall off sharply, but D’Angelo’s decline was truly epic in nature. The Richmond, VA native went from s-ex symbol to a bloated struggle rapper lookalike right before our eyes, whenever he managed to appear in public. But the “Devil’s Pie” singer looks like he’s cleaned up (he […]
In commemoration of what would have been the Notorious B.I.G.’s 40 th birthday, his longtime friend Lil Cease penned a letter to the slain MC. In the heartfelt letter, released by XXL, Cease expresses his love for B.I.G. writing, “Thank you for giving me a career, positive path and showing me the real meaning of […]