Heath Ledger may be gone, but the posthumous Oscar winner’s work behind the camera is being showcased in a music video from Australian rapper N’fa Forster-Jones.
The Associated Press reports the entertainer, who had been childhood friends with Ledger, posted the 3-minute, 31-second clip for his song “Cause an Effect” on his YouTube and MySpace pages on Thursday (Oct. 29). According to Forster-Jones, the actor’s involvement came after a phone conversation they had shortly before…(read more)
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Heath Ledger Directs Music Video For Australian Rapper
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Lil Wayne and Birdman Involved in New Copyright Lawsuit
Saturday, October 31st, 2009More legal trouble has emerged for Lil Wayne as the New Orleans hitmaker is being sued by a man who contributed to his joint album with Birdman, Like Father, Like Son. The copyright infringement lawsuit, which was filed Friday (Oct. 30) by Thomas Marasciullo in a Manhattan federal court, claims that Lil Wayne and Birdman’s label, Cash Money Records, arranged for Marasciullo to cut some “‘Italian-styled’ spoken word recordings” in 2006. The recordings, the suit noted, were later used on four…(read more)
Lil Wayne and Birdman Involved in New Copyright Lawsuit
Saturday, October 31st, 2009More legal trouble has emerged for Lil Wayne as the New Orleans hitmaker is being sued by a man who contributed to his joint album with Birdman, Like Father, Like Son. The copyright infringement lawsuit, which was filed Friday (Oct. 30) by Thomas Marasciullo in a Manhattan federal court, claims that Lil Wayne and Birdman’s label, Cash Money Records, arranged for Marasciullo to cut some “‘Italian-styled’ spoken word recordings” in 2006. The recordings, the suit noted, were later used on four…(read more)
Beanie Sigel- ‘Not Your Average Cat’ (Gettin’ at Jay-Z)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Beans got something on his chest…
Beanie Sigel- ‘Not Your Average Cat’ (Gettin’ at Jay-Z)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Beans got something on his chest…
Rapper Mike Beck Shot and Killed In Brooklyn
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Mike Beck, an aspiring rapper and affiliate of Fat Joe was shot and killed last night in Brooklyn, New York.
Mike Beck was a member of the rap collective K.A.R. (Kill All Rats), which also featured group members Rob Kash, Onez and Leader.
Sources told AllHipHop.com that Beck was shot and killed on Logan and Bellmar Street in Brooklyn, and that a botched robbery attempt could have been the motive.
Beck and K.A.R. were featured on Fat Joe’s “300 Brolic” remix….(read more)
Rapper Mike Beck Shot and Killed In Brooklyn
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Mike Beck, an aspiring rapper and affiliate of Fat Joe was shot and killed last night in Brooklyn, New York.
Mike Beck was a member of the rap collective K.A.R. (Kill All Rats), which also featured group members Rob Kash, Onez and Leader.
Sources told AllHipHop.com that Beck was shot and killed on Logan and Bellmar Street in Brooklyn, and that a botched robbery attempt could have been the motive.
Beck and K.A.R. were featured on Fat Joe’s “300 Brolic” remix….(read more)
Dwyane Wade | The Interview
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
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Though it’s tough to imagine such stringent job requirements for the likes of Vin Baker and Juwan Howard when it came time for them to submit their job applications and complementary resumes, Dwyane Wade was recently grilled endlessly this past summer as he sought out the latest opening at Brand Jordan. He apparently did alright. After making it through a questionnaire including both simple personality triggers and a range of questions on topics like being a leader and hitting clutch shots, Wade goes on to impress the panel of just two. To make things official, he receives a call from The Boss, officially welcoming him to the group. Be sure to check the link below for The Interview, and let us know what you think!
GO DUCKS!!! Nike ‘Oregon’ Trainer 1
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
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No matter how busy his schedule may get, Phil Knight always finds a way to make it to Eugene for the biggest of Duck games. With Oregon facing off against USC later today for top billing in the PAC-10, the Nike Founder was sure to be at Autzen Stadium bright and early this morning, where he even joined in as a guest host on ESPN’s College Gameday. He made bold upset predictions, clowned on fat girlfriends and laced the rest of the panel with custom pairs of Trainer 1s.
Through the years, Nike has made sure to take good care of their University of Oregon athletes, as the school’s hoops, football and even marching band squads have continually received custom exclusive pairs. This season, the Ducks football team has been hitting the weights and preparing for game day in Nike’s Trainer 1, styled up in a smoke nubuck upper, with black anodized patent support overlays, and of course, lightning yellow suede accents throughout. With cement print along the collar and a carbon fiber patterning applied to the midsole, I’d say this Trainer 1 ranks up there amongst the best athlete exclusive Oregon shoes.
GO DUCKS!!
Friday Fashion Feature: Style Faceoff: Nas & Jay-Z
Saturday, October 31st, 2009Many have argued on who is the better rapper between hip hop stars Jay-Z and Nas, but we are here to compare the two gentlemen in a different light – their fashion sense.
Although they have adopted newer skate/streetwear brands like Play Cloths and BAPE, both rappers have managed to maintain that old school hip hop style…
Jay-Z and Nas
Basically, Nas and Jay have not succumbed to skinny jeans! They still rock their gear slightly baggy, and keep it cool with basic tees, hoodies, black leather jackets, etc.
Let’s start with Jay. He sticks to white or dark shades like black, grey, and navy in tees, vests, sunglasses, kicks and more.
With the rugged American work wear look coming back – think Timbs, baggier jeans, double denim – Jay is right on. He may not have put this look together with current fashion trends on the brain, but nevertheless, he is very trend-right!
He’s also been wearing grown up cardigans, crisp raw denim, a whole lot of white tees, and he stays in his New Era Yankee fitted. Some of the brands we’ve noticed on him? Crooks & Castles, Radii, Reebok, Maison Martin Margiela, and of course his own line Rocawear.
Recently, Jay went through the anti-haircut phase right around the time we spotted him wearing these specs:
Jay doesn’t O.D. on jewelry, although we know very well he is one rapper who could definitely afford to do so! He usually rocks a subtle gold chain or his black Jesus chain.
(Jay-Z is in the High Society Tee by Crooks & Castles – click HERE to buy it)
When its time to get down to business, or the red carpet, Jays knows how to get dapper. He wears modern tailored suits by high fashion designers like Armani, making sure his shoe game is right too. Speaking of being dapper…who cleans up nicer, Nas or Jay?
Whereas Jay keeps his style very simple and clean, Nas is obviously more about making a statement with his apparel. Majority of the time we’ve spotted him, he’s been in pretty cool and basic pieces like woven shirts, white tees, hoodies, etc.
We’ve heard him shout out Crooks & Castles, and he’s collaborated with Fila and Alife. Most recently we saw him perform in Montcler and Champion.
(Nas is in the Super Crew Neck Sweatshirt by Champion – click HERE to buy it!)
But then there were looks like these, which hopefully have been retired:
Nas’ colorful ex-wife Kelis is seen here matching his sometimes risk-taking style, while Jay-Z’s wife Beyoncé, pictured just below, is very much like him when it comes to fashion – she tends to play it safe.
So which rapper takes the cake in the style department: Nas or Jay-Z? Vote and comment below!
