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Cuba’s Skate Culture (Trailer)
When you look at the parallels between cultures, you learn more about yours as well as theirs. Cuba’s burgeoning skate culture came about as the poor people there becoming practioners, doing their thing in the park, with other people there loving and nurturing something of their own right where it is happening, and the outside world recognizing its beauty and coming to partake. Sounds like Hip-Hop’s beginnings, right? Cuba skate culture is evolving in a way we recognize. Salute! They did not ‘invent’ skating per se, but this is their own flavor. Get a taste of Cuba’s skate scene with the trailer above from VICE SPORTS.
Cuba’s skate scene has no funding, very few resources and not much to speak of in terms of a skate park. But despite those obstacles scene is growing, thanks in part to organizations like Cuba Skate and the kids that want to see it furthered. We travelled with Ishod Wair, Lucien Clarke, Andrew Reynolds and special guest photographer Arto Saari to see the best skate spots that the country has to offer and take note of a vibrant underground skate scene on the verge of change.
Dennis Rodman Tells How He Broke His ‘Carrot’ Three Times During Sex (Video)
Bahahahahahahaha!!!! The graphics and the game horn though! You will forever think differently of ‘The Worm’ after watching this. Think breaking his… um… carrot… THREE TIMES would stop Dennis Rodman’s sex game. Nah. In his words, he is “good to go.”
Dennis Rodman tells us how he’s broken his d!ck 3 times.
– VICELAND
Okay, VICELAND, we know you always get the full story. But yooooo, this one is over the top.
Altwork’s Integrated Workspace: “The Station” (Video)
Okay. Looks like you can get really productive, really comfortable, or both with this new generation uber-ergonomic tech-integrated work desk.
Altwork introduces its new integrated workspace, the Station, designed to be a multifunctional piece of furniture that gives you more flexibility with respect to how you interact with your computer.
Of course, all this could take a lot of getting used to – the concept, getting comfortable with going from collaborative, to standing, to seated, to lying prone Station positions, computers and peripherals hanging around and above you. Oh, and the price is nothing nice. Get out your black card and slide it for about $7,000 player!
(Still looks cool though.)
Classic Clips: LL Cool J (1986) [Video]
LL stands for Ladies Love (and much more)… and he gets across that he LOVES the LADIES immediately to the interviewer! Great clip; more than just ‘playalistic’ stuff, LL Cool J is speaking on rap styling and life in general. The discussion really touches on the underpinnings of what Hip-Hop was meant to be. Too short. Well worth watching though.
Interview with LL Cool J in his old neighbourhood for Dutch Television (by Marcel Vanthilt). Old School Hip-Hop – Broadcast of 1986 by VPRO.
See what our big time celebs’ “Cribs” were back in the day? Granny’s house. Where they actually grew up and/or lived. Don’t have to holler ‘keep it 100’ all the time is you stay 100% real from the get go. MESSAGE!
Watch Sean MacCormac SkySurfing Through An Active Thunderstorm (Video)
Jumping out of a perfectly working airplane would get a ‘HELL NAW’ from most people. How about jumping out of one during a thunderstorm? We don’t have the words. This maniac Sean MacCormac does though. And there’s video. Check it out.
Jump zones shut down during a thunderstorm because it would be insane for people to jump out of an airplane into one…yet Sean MacCormac is poised to leap from 2 miles above Southwest Florida with laser beams of lightning randomly igniting the sky and no way to tell which direction is safe. He charges out, feet strapped to his board to surf into a hostile thundercloud at speeds up to 130 mph.
General Steele Speaks On The History Of Legendary NY Street Gang ‘The Decepticons’ (Video)
Whenever you can get the real scoop from an OG, an Original Gangster for real, you should do that. That said, you should watch this interview featuring General Steele (of Tek & Steele, of Smif-N-Wessun a.k.a. The Cocoa Brovas).
If you lived through the late 80’s early 90’s in NYC you’ve heard of the ‘Decepticons’. Some might think I’m talking about the infamous villains led by Megatron from the cartoon ‘The Transformers’. The names of the actual people were the same, but nothing about these men walking around NYC was a cartoon. General Steele (a member of the crew Deceps aka The Decepticons) from the legendary group Smif-N-Wessun gives us a brief history on the street gang known as the ‘Decepticons.’
Check This All-Black ‘Super Yacht’: The Black Swan (Video)
Duuuuude! This ought to make a “Most Expensivest Sh*t” episode, hosted by 2 Chainz, with theme music done by Rapsody (“All Black Everything”)!
This slick yacht looks like a supervillain’s hideout straight out of out of the next 007 film. The superyacht is called The Black Swan and is a design concept by designer Timur Bozca.
– Tech Insider
– @ojones1
Money Mayweather Speaks On Everything: Nearly Five Hours Of Mayweather (Video)
King Build-A-B!tch… BWAAAAAHAHAAA!! Floyd Mayweather is speaking on ALL topics and people – Pacquiao, Trump, Nelly, 50 Cent – no topic is off limits in this five-part series. Each part is about an hour-long. So many wowwww moments like:
Young Thug is extremely talented?
Future was supposed to be signed to Mayweather?
Mayweather Money ain’t like ‘other’ money; neither is his fashion. True Religion, Jordans, that’s for others.
Traveling… Ibiza…. San Trope…. Floyd’s been there and all of there. Not impressed.
To Kanye West: Keep up the good work …really misunderstood.
It’s not all about the money… but he is ‘Money’ Mayweather.
(Biggest ‘wow’ though: Melyssa Ford like WOWWW! Still sexy.)
It’s LIT: How To Start A Fire With Sticks (Video)
Man WHAT? Countless survivalist shows all over TV will demo making fire with sticks, each sure to tell you how hard it is. But for this dude Kap… child’s play. Watch and learn, rookies. Then see how he flips the skills and breaks it down for the ladies. Putting that primal game down to ’em… like… if your man doesn’t smell like that real smoke, he is not ‘cooking’ for you. That smoke is older AND spicier than Old Spice, too. Hahaa!
But the real question: Who weaved up that grass headband?? Don’t act like you wouldn’t rock that on some tropical ‘ish!
Comedy: Dax Shepard And Conan O’Brien Are Open To A Wife-Swapping Orgy. What Does Amber Rose Think?
Whoa. Dax Shepard with a lot of pauseworthy moments in this Conan segment. Haha! But you know Conan will get right in there and keep the funny going. But hey, wait, Amber Rose is there. So, if they want this convo to get next level freaky, all they have to do is ask.
And they do.
– @ojones1
MCM Podcast |Ep. 6 “Being Black in America”
@Jayforce peace brother take a listen to this when you get a chance https://t.co/izn3AinqOp
— SAMM (@SAMM_WILSON) July 11, 2016
@Jayforce Thank you sir
— SAMM (@SAMM_WILSON) July 11, 2016
Done and done! Thank you for the word brother. Relevant convo, especially for the trying times of today for our people.
I hate to say it… My Instagram feed has been looking like a slave movie.
Damn. Usually, the MCM podcast is on some other sh!t – funny, male-centered, NY-bred flavor – but this episode…whew! Though it started mostly light, the fellas had to give way to the seriousness of the #BlackLivesMatter themed discussion kicked up to next and next levels by guest Samm Wilson who declares:
I’ve had run-ins with a lot of cops who just didn’t see me as a regular citizen.
Well… THAT’S what up with your ‘All Lives Matter’ folks. Not to everyone. Listen up.
#BlackLivesMatter
Sneaker Shopping: Cam’ron Chooses Killa Kicks (Video)
Cam’ron goes Sneaker Shopping. A self-declared Reebok guy; but he loves Jordans. But do not twist things up… Cam is ’bout the biz. Shoemakers need to holler at him about his Killa Pink (the album and the color) coming soon. Watch him and Joe La Puma chop and check out what to step into.
Ricky Williams Takes The High Road (Documentary Trailer)
That music for this trailer though. Dope. Speaking of dope…
The former NFL running back dives deep into his relationship with the substance that effectively cost him his football career. Catch the full film, “Ricky Williams Takes The High Road,†at SI.com/Films on July 13th.
WATCH: Ricky Williams Takes the High Road @SI_Films trailer https://t.co/nyrSKHJbLZ pic.twitter.com/VjBLK6KTm2
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 7, 2016
Good Vibes Only Podcast | Love & Basketball: Ep. 19 “Dating An Avid Sports Fan” (With JayForce & PictureMane)
Everywhere JayForce go, JayForce rep though! The appearance on this episode on this episode of the Good Vibes Only podcast is no different. He reps the brand, sure; but listen in as he reps for the guys, sports fanatics, guys that are sports fanatics…all that! But the angle for this show: Loving a sports fan. It’s a challenge (worthwhile though).
Sports fans need love too! On this episode, host AplusAshley sat down with Jayforce of JayForce.com and the Beats & Lyrics radio show and Itoro (PictureMane) of FansFavoriteFan, both certified sports junkies about the benefits and burdens of looking to score a sports nut. We also touched on the 2016 NBA Finals, the Copa America and European Championship soccer tournaments, and the drama between Ciara, Russell Wilson, and rapper Future. Tune in and share. Please send song suggestions to Aplusashley on Twitter.
The lovely Aplusashley lives ‘all the way up’ to her name; leading Jay and PictureMane through some fun, meaningful convo. Enjoy!
GODD VIBES ONLY PODCAST | EPISODE 19 DATING AN AVID SPORTS FAN (WITH JAYFORCE & PICTUREMANE)
Travel: What To Do In Vegas (Parts 1 & 2) [Video]
Definite niceness as you see what Vegas has to offer through a couple’s eyes. More than just the clubs and casinos, way past the ‘Oceans Eleven’ view of the city. Watch vlogger Sazan Hendrix and her hubby Stevie do the town during the daytime (above) and after sundown (hit the jump).
Dude… a cupcake ATM… YOOOOO!
– @ojones1
Internet Famous: Keraun Harris And Simone Shepherd (Video)
Above: Cara Santa Maria is interviewing Vine power-couple ‘King Keraun’ Harris and Simone Shepherd at home to discuss how they juggle the demands of their current social media fame as they chase their ultimate dream: to build a lasting career as major Hollywood celebs.
Keraun Harris (“King Keraun”) and Simone Shepherd are two of the biggest celebrities on the internet, with millions of followers on Instagram, Vine, and YouTube. They’ve made a living entertaining the market segment that is called “Black Vine” or “Black Instagram.” For Keraun, social media has been a life-changer — just a few years ago, before he became a digital celebrity, he was in prison for robbery.
But how does a social media power couple actually live, and where do they go from here?
Inside Big Boi’s Dog Breeding Business (Video)
Kudos to Big Boi, his brother and the biz they are in. And Pitfall Kennels seems more like a mission and life calling than a business though. Watch for the full scoop. Good guys, good pups, peace. Truly the good life.
In this episode of Business As Usual, we travel to Atlanta to visit the rapper, his brother, and the puppies of Pitfall Kennels.
Illegal Street Drifting in Saudi Arabia (Documentary)
Illegal drifting on public streets has achieved cult status in Saudi Arabia by now. At the same time, car accidents are one of the main causes of death there, especially among young people. The problem is so massive that the Saudi government is implementing extra hard punishments for drifting on public streets. But there are alternatives. Professional drivers have started academies, and in doing so are trying to make drifting a professional sport.
John Robinson – “Very Nice” Feat. Scienz Of Life (Prod. By Count Bass D) [Video]
Hip-Hop perfection! John Robinson going with the low-key smooth energy for “Very Nice” (featuring Scienz of Life). Dope production by Count Bass D. Looks like a good launch for the Water The Plants brand, too. More on that…
WTP is a new and innovative brand focused on curating, cultivating and nurturing the growth and evolution of Hip-Hop Culture. The music is inspired by this process and perspective of bringing forth this concept of investing to assure that later will be better than present times. Always remember to Water the Plants!
“Very Nice” is on the “Water The Plants” EP by John Robinson (out now).