Category Archives: Sports

There’s been some absolutely awesome Tanning this year. From Magic Johnson’s acquisition of the Los Angeles Dodgers/announced launch of his own television network/Broadway play trifecta, to Diddy’s Oscar win and Revolt score, to Grey’s Anatomy’s poignant approach to black hair, to Skrillex and Damien Marley’s dubstep-meets-reggae mashup—a tidal wave of Tanning Moments have been crashing all around us, washing the remnants of archaic social barriers out to sea like tsunami debris. Even the number of interracial marriages in America have reached record highs. Institutions across the world are now more … → read more

Jay-Z’s Brooklyn Nets reveal new logo. [ESPN] B.o.B. performs his new single, “So Good,” on The View. [Rap Radar] Waka Flocka Flame discusses endorsing PETA. [HipHopWired] Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda discusses the group’s success as a rock/rap hybrid and names his Top 5 Emcees. [Complex] Jeff Goodby, co-founder of Goodby Silverstein & Partners Digital Fellowship discusses the need for more minorities in advertising. [Adweek]

Hoops and hip-hop go together like Blackberry’s and buttons. Jay Bilas is known to drop Young Jeezy references during live broadcasts. Heather Cox found herself unexpectedly quoting Rick Ross during a Miami Heat game this season. But rappers providing their hoops insight on national television is still a relatively new occurrence. Enter Wale. In his second appearance on ESPN’s First Take, the DC-urrea emcee spars with Skip Bayless and Rob Parker on the New York Knicks’ chances of making it out of the first round of this year’s NBA Playoffs. … → read more

Dr. Dre says there are no plans to take Tupac hologram on tour. [Complex] Ghostface Killah describes connection between hip-hop and skateboarding. [The Come Up] The Black Lips bring out The Notorious B.I.G. during Coachella performance. [Pigeons & Planes]

Time Magazine’s annual list of “The 100 Most Influential People In The World” debuted yesterday, featuring a diverse swath of celebrities, educators, inventors, athletes, and politicians who “inspire us, entertain us, challenge us, and change our world.” Jeremy Lin—fresh off his improbable emergence from unknown bench player to world renowned New York Knickerbocker, shattering stereotypes in the process—cracked the venerable list. As did Oscar-nominee, Viola Davis, and Esquire’s “Sexiest Woman Alive,” Rihanna. The success of the University Of Maryland-Baltimore County’s minority focused, nationally ranked science, math, and engineering program was … → read more

Lil Wayne is smitten, and “Skateboarding” is her name. After exclaiming his love for the culture, numerous clips of him gleaming the cube, and the launch of his own thrasher clothing company (Trukfit)—skateboarding is as synonymous with Weezy as “tattoos” and “jeggings.” Speaking with MTV’s Hip Hop POV, the “How To Love”-rapper explains how skateboarding influences his music. “Attitude and alliances” he says. “I’ve become friends with the most funnest and coolest people. I love my rap friends. I would pop a bottle with you guys any day…but these kids … → read more