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Philadelphia 76’er Joel Embiid Makes A Play For Rihanna At The Bar (Video)
May 20, 2017
I mean… look at myself!
Hahaaaaa! You know how some athletes might clam up, play tough or off-brush when talk show hosts hint at blatantly push a love-life line of questionning? That is NOT Joel Embiid’s problem…AT ALL!
Shoot your shot, player! Not mad at you. Of course, you might consider that Jamele Hill is looking pretty nice and Kelly Rowland is hella sexy (as always); and they’re right there.
Because we’re considering it. Yeaaahhh, considering all that right now…
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Dr. Dre + Jimmy Iovine Are ‘The Defiant Ones’ (HBO Trailer)
May 12, 2017
That music. Isn’t that on the movie soundtrack for “The Untouchables?” Because that’d be kind of dope.
The Defiant Ones is a four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre.
– HBO
Debuting July 9th. Another related film coming to the small screen in the ‘Aftermath’ (get it?) of the “Straight Outta Compton” movie.
Posted in Business, Film, Hip-Hop, History, Producers, Relationships, Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Andre Young, dr. dre, HBO, Jimmy Iovine, The Defiant Ones, You Will Never Tease | 1 Comment »
The Making Of “Strength Of A Woman” (VH1 Trailer)
April 27, 2017
Watching the trailer for “The Making Of: Strength Of A Woman” (debuting on VH1, May 2nd at 11pm EST) you get a sense that Mary J. Blige is laying it all on the line in a few ways. First, she mentions a couple of times that this “Strength Of A Woman” project she is dropping is about healing herself; sharing her struggles, not prescribing or preaching for anyone else. That more than infers a second; Mary putting her business all the way out there (which she has done before, but that “that’s my Becky With The Good Hair” line implies some SCANDALOUS storytelling is in store). Third, The Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul declares that this LP is the ‘real Mary‘… almost like a love-it-or-leave-it decision point will be laid out for the fans who cop. Risky, but hey, it’s Mary J; so folks will likely love it.
Now, we’d be pound foolish not to mention the coup of leveraging Mary’s brand in pushing an ‘album documentary’ timed around the release of “Strength Of A Woman” on VH1 where her target audiences (longtime fans of hers AND longtime fans of reality show level DRAMA) will be watching. Plus, peep all the contributors’ cameos, from Diddy to DJ Khaled.
There’s a reason the Queen is the most powerful attacking piece on the board. The Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul is on the move, starting with tomorrow’s release of “Strength Of A Woman” followed by this tell-everything documentary on May 2nd.
Posted in Album, Film, Hip-Hop, R&B, Relationships, Soul, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Mary J. Blige, Strength Of A Woman, The Making Of Strength Of A Woman, VH1 | No Comments »
Murs’ Wild Story: Female Fans DTF, Thinking He Caught An STD, And Lessons Learned (Video)
April 14, 2017
WHOA! Murs wilded the f**k out, f**ked wild women (until he couldn’t), and f**ked around and thought he caught an STD on tour!! Holy sh!t you gotta watch him tell the story!!!
Now. you can Google DTF and STD. Almost added LSG… for that Light-Skinned Girl he married… but LSG ain’t good for ya either bruh. Hopefully his wifey is though. Stay out of trouble, Murs. And stay outta that on-tour strange. Hahaaaaa!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Relationships, Videos | Tags: 247HH, 247HH Wild Tour Stories, I Thought I Caught An STD During A Tour, Murs, Wild Tour Stories | No Comments »
DJ Rhettmatic Speaks On His Friendship With J Dilla & Learning When He Got Sick And More (Video)
April 7, 2017
Cerritos (California, USA) producer DJ Rhettmatic talks about how he linked up with and befriended J Dilla. Caution: You might get a little misty-eyed. Dude was with Dilla on his last tour. Man!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Producers, Relationships, Videos | Tags: Beat Junkies, DJ RHETTMATIC, J Dilla, James Yancey, memories, reminiscing | No Comments »
Black Women’s Defense League (Video)
March 28, 2017
Something about that U.S. Army Oath Of Allegiance comes to mind: ‘support and defend… against all enemies foreign and domestic.’ The documentary above starts off getting right into the range of threats posed to the Black woman by a myria of factions, all the way down to Black men. In the tradition of the Black Panthers, and holding to their radical activist philosophical underpinnings in many ways, the Black Women’s Defense League (BWDL) is all about Black women fighting against the oppressor for each other.
VICE’s Wilbert L. Cooper meets the Black Women’s Defense League, a Dallas-based womanist organization notable for its pro-gun stance. As he follows them from their political education classes to their firearms training, he sees how they fight against White supremacy and patriarchal violence.
On ‘support and defend’… These sistas are definitely doing community education, empowerment and nutrition programs the Panthers intiated and implemented. But note the use of the word ‘many’ when it comes to what Pather traditions BWDL will support and defend… Founder Neicy X says that, unlike in the past, BWDL is NOT toeing the line for ‘the cause’ so far that it even compromises the liberty of women – like not standing against the abuse of their mates. No! ANY enemy, including an abusive husband/mate/relative, can catch a bad one!
Interesting viewpoints – about the right to self-defense, gun ownership (and the U.S.’s racist historical stance against Black ownership) and the inherent dangers, how some see women with guns as sexy (which BWDL does not mind, but stresses that the guns ‘are for USE’) and more – shared in this VICE short documentary.
Meet A Muslim (Video)
March 14, 2017
It’s high time for tolerance folks! Hug someone different than you… today (with permission)! I know I am preaching to the choir, because you are on here. Shout to our visitors, extended fam, because y’all “get” a lot of what’s posted here (and it’s still love when you don’t). And I know you’ll get this… I got a li’l choked up right from the start of this… When the lady said, “I am a human. I am a mom.”
Man. My mom is my HEART! Okay…
Yes, this “Meet A Muslim” is all that you’d expect. You probably know and celebrate some or all this in yourselves and in/with your Muslim friends and associates. But maybe play this within earshot of folks who may not ‘get it’ like you do. This is bound to soften a heart and/or open an eye or three. Great short video!
– @ojones1
Posted in Human Interest, Lifestyle, Relationships, Videos | Tags: humanity, Islam, Meet A Muslim, Muslim, We are not them, We are us, We're us | No Comments »
Communication Is Overrated! Here Is The Most Important Advice For Lasting Relationships (Video)
February 14, 2017
For all of you couples who want the ‘science’ on how to Make It Last Forever (shout to Keith Sweat and Jacci McGhee, good choice for tonight)… You’re welcome.
When author and blogger, Mark Manson, was about to get married, he reached out for some advice. He didn’t ask friends, or family, but instead called upon his considerable readership.
He asked people who had been happily married for at least 10 years to explain what lessons they had learned and would pass down to others. He also asked anyone who had been divorced to explain what had gone wrong — which led to some of the most interesting responses.
Over 1,500 people responded. Here, we speak with Manson about his experience and one of the most valuable pieces of advice he learned.
– Tech Insider
– @ojones1
Denzel Washington And Viola Davis On ‘Fences’ (Video)
February 2, 2017
Maaan. Denzel Washington gone have pull with the ladies until they pull the casket closed, put it in the hole, bury and top it with daisies. And even after that! The lady was hollering, “You can give it to ME,” at Denzel on stage. That’s why we can’t go nowhere nice right there, momma. Come on, we’re leaving. BWAAHAHAAA!
Watch this clip with Mr. Washington and the lovely Viola Davis talking a bit more about their work/play/love on “Fences.”
(Vin Diesel came through, too, though?)
– @ojones1
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Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America (Festival Trailer)
December 27, 2016
I never set out to convert anybody. In my quest, some of them ended up converting themselves.
– Daryl Davis
So, go on and plan on watching the trailer above TWICE, because the first run will likely leave you breathless. This is the award-winning documentary about a Black musician, Daryl Davis, who befriends and engages members of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacists in an extended dialog about race, hate, and how we can get past it. Turns out this all started as a bold an simple measure to get the KKK’s answer to this question: “How can you hate me if you don’t even know me?”
(Davis’ dialogs with Klan members have been so powerful that several members ultimately left the organization. You MUST watch!)
“Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America” comes to PBS on February 13, 2017.
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Film, Human Interest, Relationships, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Accidental Courtesy, America, Daryl Davis, Ku Klux Klan, Race, Race & America, Racism, White Supremacy | No Comments »
The Obamas’ Last Christmas Weekly Address From The White House (Video)
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas everybody!…Celebrating the holidays in the White House over these past eight years has been a true privilege. We’ve been able to welcome over half a million guests, our outstanding pastry chefs have baked 200,000 holiday cookies, and Barack has treated the American people to countless dad jokes. Although a few got a Frosty reception…
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrate their final holiday season at the White House. In the above video, the Obamas lay out some of the country’s achievements over their terms in the White House, include some reminders of how great America is and can be, as well as a call to remember those who serve and protect the U.S. even over the holidays. Join them in supporting America’s service members and families, now and year-round, at JoiningForces.gov.
Merry Christmas, Mr. President & Madam First Lady.
– @ojones1
Talib Kweli Speaks On His Times Meeting President Obama, Relationships With Other Artists And Much More (Video)
December 24, 2016
Tell the truth, we ‘never thought that Hip-Hop would take it this far’…
According to Talib Kweli (above), President Obama got his favorite artists together in a room to share ideas on and declare his desire for criminal justice reform to be part of his administration’s legacy… and ask for their inputs & help. Talk about a work-play moment! Imagine a concert featuring Talib, A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, Busta Rhymes, Pusha T and others? Why not? It’s the White House! But nah, country first. Still sounds like a cool meet-up.
(The story about his Grandma though… wow!)
Kweli also speaks on his next project (with Styles P), Yasiin Bey, the experience of working with Q-Tip and getting on the A Tribe Called Quest album, Jay Electronica and more. DOPE interview!
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Relationships, Videos | Tags: Acton Ent, Acton Ent UK, TALIB KWELI | No Comments »
Go In-Depth With ‘Common’ and ‘Serena Williams’ On ESPN’s “The Undefeated” (Video)
December 22, 2016
Quick! When you conjure up a visual of a dude sitting down to talk to his ex, what do you think? Cringeworthy viewing, right? Well, nah. Kind of a trick question if you aren’t told that it’s the renaissance revolutionary cool rapper Common. And his ex? Oh that’s super sexy tennis star Serena Williams. Much better imagery in your mind now, of course.
On this ESPN’s The Undefeated: In-Depth… Serena and Common… speaking on fame, sports, and race and gender issues. Start above and continue after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Relationships, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: common, ESPN, In-Depth, Serena Williams, The Undefeated | No Comments »
The World’s First Male Sex Doll (Video)
December 20, 2016
Ooookay. VICE’s Karley Sciortino is taking girls “playing with dolls” to a whole other level! Getting mighty cozy with the concept in this documentary episode exploring the making of male sex dolls for women.
Because, you know, gender equality.
(Hahaa! Karley, though. Got an undeniable sexy about her, right? Just saying, she probably does not need to go the doll route. Surely there is a real ‘plaything’ out here that will gladly play with her… Errr… Just watch.)
Posted in Alternative, Film, Human Interest, Interview, Investigation, Product, Relationships, Series, Videos | Tags: Karley Sciortino, Making The World's First Male Sex Doll, Male Doll, Male Sex Doll, Sinthetics, Slutever, Synthetics, VICE | No Comments »
The Boyfriend Experience: In Japan, A Woman Can Even Rent A Man That Will Come Sit & Cry With Her (Video)
December 19, 2016
So the ‘Boyfriends For Hire’ business is still strong in Japan. We hipped y’all to it over three years ago on here. This is a next step. Sure, you can rent a boyfriend in Japan, but what about the elements expected of a longer-term bond? What if Japanese women could experience feelings usually borne of deeper bonds… without the being bound to a partner part? And do it a la carte? Would that be worth something?
Yeah, about $65 per hour. Yep, at least that’s what a ‘Handsome Weeping Boy’ will cost in Japan.
Watch.
(Full disclosure: VICE finds some cute correspondents. Like this Karley Sciortino. Them legs, too. Just saying.)
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Woman Undergoes Procedure To Become A Sex Doll (Video)
December 17, 2016
Actually… that music wasn’t creepy enough! You know how folks (okay, dudes mainly) get sex dolls, right? How they get them and use them as though they were women.
Okay, okay! The dolls are their women, and they have sex with them. There it’s out there.
As hard as that was to say, wrap your head and vocal chords around this: A woman undergoing a procedure to become a sex doll!! Aw hellllll no! That’s what we say. And yet, there she is above doing it!
Posted in Alternative, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Relationships, Videos | Tags: Sex Doll, Super Deluxe, Woman Transforms Into A Sex Doll | No Comments »
Brother Polight Speaks On His Troubled Youth, Gang Life, & Positively Changing His Life (Video)
December 17, 2016
This is crazy, not just the life Brother Polight has lived to this point, but the way he gets it across so vividly in this sit-down with DJ Vlad. Brownsville’s own recollects and reflects on his hard-knock life from back then up to when and why he started to change up to his present day. Strap in for an hour plus of realness.
Posted in Celebrity, Faith, Hip-Hop, Interview, Relationships, Videos | Tags: Brother Polight, DJ Vlad, DJVald, djvlad | No Comments »
Cuba’s Generational Divide (Documentary Short Film)
December 7, 2016
Three generations of Cuban women, three different opinions of Castro.
For some Cubans, the leader's death has highlighted a divide. pic.twitter.com/wXWI5sVE97
— Fusion (@Fusion) December 7, 2016
Incredible video expo… and incredibly short. Maybe ongoing interest will drive development of a fuller doc or short. The impact of the life, and recent passing, of Cuban revolutionary dictator Fidel Castro can be debated from various angles including regional vs. global and overall positive vs. overall negative. But we do know there was an impact, and it apparently resonates throughout the ages.
Case in point: Above you see three generations of Black Cubans – Esperanza Caridad Martinez (Grandmother), Margarita Beatriz Nicholas (Daughter), and Leyssy O’Farrill Nicholas (Granddaughter) speak on three views of Cuba; in effect, Castro’s legacy. Thing about it is that while the views could have (and maybe has already) sparked fiery discourse among them, the discourse is very calm and deliberate. Each generation speaking on what they know and feel about living in Cuba and prospects for Black Cubans like them moving forward there and abroad. But what’ll really get you at the end… is that one tear Grandma shed for her Leyssy. Whether or not Leyssy has what it takes to eat off her art (caution: NOT a given, anywhere) by leaving, she ought to know she has LOVE in Cuba. 100,000%.
Posted in Activism, Human Interest, Investigation, Opinion, Politics, Relationships, Travel, Videos | Tags: Black Cuban, Cuba, Cuba's Generational Divide, Esperanza Caridad Martinez, Haitian, Haitian Cuban, Haitian descent, Havana, Leyssy O'Farrill Nicholas, Margarita Beatriz Nicholas | No Comments »
Animation: GZA & RZA Have Been Hip-Hop Since They Were Kids (Video)
December 3, 2016
Nice! Boom Bap Nation dug and found this toonage of some GZA talk about back in the day with him and RZA growing up Hip-Hop… So true to it it likely cost RZA an azz whuppin as a young’n (at least once, hahaa)!
– @ojones1
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Relationships, Throwback, Videos | Tags: Boom Bap Nation, FRAMES, Gza, Pitchfork, Rza, The Jam | No Comments »
Joe Budden & Cyn Santana Sitting In… With Angie Martinez (Video)
November 17, 2016
Ahhh, love. Sweet love. With just enough crazy to make for good radio. There’s a grownness about Joe & Cyn’s convo (esp. Joe’s) when they get to the meat of it. You know how a dude thinks he can pull a girl that’s into girls… Well, Budden’s done it. Don’t hate.
He’s my man now…
– Cyn Santana
Still very light-hearted talk overall. I liked watching it. I think you might, too. Peep.
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Honeyz, Interview, Radio, Relationships, Videos | Tags: Angie Martinez, Cyn Santana, Joe Budden, Power 105, Power 105.1 | 1 Comment »
