Archive for December, 2009

Video: Kobe Bryant Talks Nike, Lil' Wayne & LeBron James

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  Q&A, VIDEOS  |  1 Comment  |  Share  | 

LIVE from the legendary L.A. Forum and former locker room to greats such as Magic Johnson, Shaq and Wilt Chamberlain, Javid sits down with Kobe Bryant after the global press introduction for his new sneaker. In this clip Kobe talks about how soccer was actually the inspiration for his latest basketball shoe, why Lil’ Wayne is his favorite rapper and tells us how the deal came together for the Nubeo Black Mamba Kobe Bryant Watch line which ranges from $25,000 – $285,000. Oh yeah, he also says who would win a one on one between him and the NBA’s other phenom Lebron James… – theLIFEfiles

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Kanye West x A Bathing Ape x Spring 2010 Lookbook

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  STREETWEAR  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Kanye appears in Bathing Ape’s Spring 2010 lookbook captured by photographer, Keiichi Nitta. I really didn’t think people still wore Bape. Props to Hypebeast.

Video: Ludacris & Busta Rhymes In Nigeria

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  LIVE PERFORMANCES, VIDEOS  |  1 Comment  |  Share  | 

This recap provides a glimpse of Ludacris’ 2nd trip to Nigeria. Take a look as Luda and Busta recieve special gifts from their hosts, Nigerian names and a reception from over 50,000 fans at each concert in Abuja and Lagos.

T.I. Released From Prison

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  NEWS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Looks like T.I.P. will be servicing the rest of his sentence in a Halfway House. I still think he snitched.

XXLMag.com has learned that T.I. was released from prison this morning (December 22) and will be admitted into a halfway house in his hometown of Atlanta, later today.

XXL spoke with Tip’s lead defense attorney in his federal gun case, Steve Sadow, who confirmed the news. “He was released this morning from his place of incarceration in Arkansas,” Sadow said. “As I understand it, he’s on his way back to the Atlanta area. He has to report to a halfway house in Atlanta sometime this evening. And he will then spend somewhere between the next two or three months in a halfway house, ending his Bureau of Prison sentence.“

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Video: Beatnick & K-Salaam x Bun B x 88-Keys x Colin Munroe – Don’t Die

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  MUSIC VIDEOS  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

From Beatnick & K-Salaam’s Where The Streets Have No Name available now.

Maino – Get 'Em Tiger

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Maino explains the record with Angela Yee here.

Maino – Get ‘Em Tiger | Instrumental

Gucci Mane Covers February Issue of XXL Magazine

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  MAGAZINES  |  1 Comment  |  Share  | 

“I wasn’t really able to tell my story before but I think I am now…” Gucci Mane says from behind a glass window in a visiting room at Atlanta’s Fulton County Correctional Facility. “Got closure on a lot of things now.”

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Kanye West – Jesus Walks (The X-Mas Edition)

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  3 Comments  |  Share  | 

Just an altered intro. But it still has a nice holiday ring to it.

Kanye West – Jesus Walks (X-Mas Edition)

Respect: Tapemasters Inc

Young Jeezy – For My Town (Remix)

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  No Comments  |  Share  | 

Young Jeezy – For My Town (Remix) | Mediafire

Respect: DJ Folk

Corinne Bailey Rae – I'd Do It All Again

December 22, 2009 |  by  |  MUSIC  |  1 Comment  |  Share  | 

This is a good record. Pay attention.

Corinne Bailey Rae – I’d Do It All Again | Mediafire

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