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Hit-Boy Continues to Impress on “Old School Caddy”, Gets Kid Cudi to Rap (Listen & Download) -

Let’s Argue About Who’s the Better Emcee: Drake or J. Cole? -

Fails of the Week: Gambino & Keef Get Awkward, the Power Ace Rides Hard & More! -

Andre 3000 Will Make You Forget Rick Ross Exists on “Sixteen” (Listen) -

Meet the Mystery Booty of the Week, Kara Alison (Pics)
Lifestyle
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Yasiin Bey Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Sh*t Talking Session (Video)
Posted by Nathan S. on 07/31/12 |
Filed under Videos, Mos Def, Yasiin Bey, Louis VuittonOn the real, I have no idea why Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) shot a video for Louis Vuitton paying tribute to one of Muhammad Ali's great shit talking sessions. Is this for a new Louis Vitton product? Or did Louis just say, "fuck it, we've got the money, let's make a dope video"? See more...See more...
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#WatchWednesday: ToyWatch USA’s Toy2Fly Skeleton Gold Collection
Posted by Ru Porter on 07/25/12 |
Filed under Watches, Style, WatchWednesdayMost people wear timepieces because they like the color or the label. But few people actually take the time to observe the craftsmanship that goes into a dope concept and design, which is why I’ve decided to feature Milan-based designer and wristwatch aficionado Marco Mavilla’s Toy2Fly Skeleton Gold Watch Collection by ToyWatch.See more...
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Reebok Redefines Classic With the Jam High-Top
Posted by Ru Porter on 07/24/12 |
Filed under QuickHits, Sneakers, Reebok, StyleThe word ‘classic’ can be used to reference to a multitude of things – from a classic album like Biggie’s ‘Ready To Die’ to a fresh pair of retro kicks. Vintage sneaks are particularly hot right now and nothing says classic like the new Classic Jam High-Top sneaker from Reebok Classics’ Fall 2012 collection. See more...See more...
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Stalley & The Dream Team Make the Nike Destroyer Jacket Look Ill (Video)
Posted by Nathan S. on 07/19/12 |
Filed under Nike, Style, StalleyI know Stalley and I have had our problems in the past, but on the real, props to him for landing a Nike spot like this. Alongside members of the original Dream Team, MMG's biggest beard makes that Destroyer Jacket look pretty damn dope. See more...See more...
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Michelle Jenneke is the Hottest Australian Hurdler of All-Time
Posted by Nathan S. on 07/19/12 |
Filed under Top Stories, Videos, QuickHits, GirlsRemember that feeling when of discovering a new dope rapper that none of your friends knew about yet? That's how I feel about Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke, who apparently warms up for every race like she's at a "Baywatch" audition. See more...See more...
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Starting Camping Out Now for the Re-Release of the Nike x Supreme SB Dunks
Posted by Nathan S. on 07/18/12 |
Filed under QuickHits, Sneakers, Nike, Style, SupremeLord knows I can't claim to be a sneaker head, and even when I do fiend for some new kicks I lean Adidas over Nike 9 times out of 10, but I can't front, these Nike x Supreme joints are dope. Originally released a decade ago as one of the first shoes to bridge the gap between the sneaker and skater culture. See more...See more...
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#WatchWednesday: The Nooka ZAZ and ZEM Concept Watches
Posted by Ru Porter on 07/18/12 |
Filed under Watches, WatchWednesday, Ritmo MundoStemming from its New York roots, 'Nooka' is also a contraction of "New Yorker" with a local accent. The ethos of Nooka is universal language, which guides the creation of products with enhanced functionality and a techno-progressive philosophy. See more....See more...
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Swizz Beatz & Nas Unveil the Reebok “Snakes”
Posted by Ru Porter on 07/12/12 |
Filed under QuickHits, Sneakers, Reebok, StyleDubbed the “Snakes,” the model features an all over snakeskin print with metallic silver for the plastic lace holders. The silhouette boats a black/white color scheme with a white mid-sole, grey outsole and pops of red. There’s no word on the price tag just yet, much less an official press release from the company. See more...See more...
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This Is My Rifle: The Night I Saw a UFO
Posted by Jason James on 07/11/12 |
Filed under Features, This Is My Rifle, OpinionAt approximately 1:20am, as I sat on my balcony during a hot summer night, I looked to the sky and watched as the clouds slowly lit up like giant spotlights were being turned on and directed down towards the Earth from space. See more...See more...
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Frank Ocean Reveals He’s Gay, World Shrugs
Posted by Nathan S. on 07/07/12 |
Filed under QuickHits, Frank Ocean, OpinionWith one Tumblr post this week, Frank Ocean immediately became the most famous openly gay artist in rap or R&B. From a historical standpoint that's a big fucking deal; there's a reason the news has sparked headlines everywhere from 2Dope to the New York Times. See more...
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