Travis Porter ft. Tyga – Ayy Ladies (Music Video)

nice video that just dropped..nyce lookin ladies in here too!

Santigold - Disparate Youth [Official Music Video]

nice new joint from Santigold

Here's The Problem with YOUR Beliefs.

D.West
Head Writer


I have a beef with religion. Well not so much religion, rather what people do with religion. I also have a beef with atheism. Well not so much atheism rather than what people do with atheism. Religious folk can be loud, arrogant, boisterous, and close minded. Atheist folk can be loud, arrogant, boisterous--do you see where this is going?
Recently I have noticed a lot of religion bashing on Facebook, and I'm not sure I understand it. I am under the firm belief that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and should be able to live how they would like, but where does voicing your opinion end and becoming offensive and abrasive begin? I've have more than a few good friends who consider themselves either agnostic, or atheist. And I have more than a few friends who belong to some form of organized religion OR at the very least have some spiritual concept of God. And BOTH sides can be just as close minded and ridiculous as the other.

A few months ago I was contacted on Facebook by a girl I went to high school with. I never knew her very well, but shed always seemed nice so I added her. Turns out she was what I would consider a christian fanatic. It's not that I have a problem reading posts about Jesus, or the bible, or whatever, however I do have a problem when a person essentially says that everything that doesn't fall in with their opinion is wrong. That's always been my problem with most religions and by association most religious people; if it doesn't fit in with their doctrine, they tend to write it off, or say its incorrect.


Then I have more then a few atheist friends who for some reason make it their mission to make it an accepted fact that God does not exist. Theyll post condescending photoshopped pictures, and smug message boards on Facebook about how science says its impossible for there to be a God. They'll complain about how closed minded religious folks can be, all while making it known that nothing short of a burning bush or a parted sea could make them believe in God...and even then they'd of course have a scientific explanation. In turn it would appear that by definition, they come off as closed minded.

Here's the end game: each side wastes so much time bashing the other that they both come out looking like abrasive jerks. Religion has been a part of society before there even was society, and for almost just as long there have been those that would question it.
If you're religious, great! That's good for you but don't just trash everything else because it doesn't fit into your belief system, I mean the basic foundation of ALL religion is the classic golden rule: Treat everyone the way you'd like to be treated.

And if you're an atheist, awesome! Just dont go bashing religions as though they're part of a theological game of "wack-a-mole". Just because it seems crazy to you doesn't give you the right to tell someone else that they're wrong because their belief system doesn't jive with yours.

We get it, you don't believe in God. We get it, you do believe in God. We just don't necessarily need either one of you constantly jamming your feelings on the subject down our throats. What I've learned about  both sides is that they believe what they perceive as truth. I have a very close friend who happens to be Mormon. He was raised Mormon, fell away from the church, and eventually came back to it. I used to argue with him that had he been born into a different family, in a different part of the world, he may be telling me that Buddha is the truth rather than Jesus. And his response was always "you may be right, but I believe in what I believe and that is my truth" and as his friend I respect that. As his friend that is good enough for me.

Who cares how other people see things? Thats what makes the world  beautiful. The fact that we all see it differently. There's enough REAL problems in the world without creating fake ones and bashing each other over whether or not we go to church on Sunday morning. When everything lands, religion helps people deal with life and get through their weeks, and by my count there is nothing wrong with that. Athiests find happen to find comfort in other things and there's  nothing wrong with that either. And let's be honest at the end of the day, no religion is ANY crazier or outlandish than any other, and we all know it....except Scientology. Scientology is just bat shit crazy.

Follow me on twitter @FindingDerek

The Street Evol is Street Love

ASAP Rocky & ASAP Mob Cosmic Kev Come Up Show Freestyle

Rocky and the ASAP Mob stop by Cosmic Kev’s Come Up Show to kick something for the people.

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose Engaged

Wiz Khalifa logged on to twitter to announce “She Said Yes.” For the past hour he has been interacting with fans thanking them for the well wishes.

Stalley – Blue Sky (Music Video)

In preparation for the release of Savage Journey to the American Dream, Stalley releases the first visual for his Songs by Me, Stalley series. “Blue Sky” is a freestyle over No ID production. The visual is directed by Slick Jackson. Filmed in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Neighborhood Watch Movie Trailer

Kid Cudi & Dot da Genius Talk WZRD (Video)

Check out exclusive footage of the WZRD album listening session that was held in NYC with Kid Cudi and Dot Da Genius, including a Q&A with Complex's Joe La Puma.

Local Artist Spotlight: Luxury League -I Be (Official HD Video & BIO)

Luxury League is a super group composed of three of the Midwest’s premiere rappers and producers. C10 of Omnibreed, Fresh of Young TrendSetterZ, and Selah of Young World Muzik. The group formed in 2011 due to having mutual respect for each other’s talent, as well as sharing the views about the current state of hip hop. Below is their single "I BE" Directed by Seanie G...Dope Video!

The group was ultimately motivated to make waves within hiphop and Columbus, Ohio. The trio then collaborated on a joint effort entitled “Luxury Season” (4/20/2012). With news of the project approaching, anticipation quickly began to build with the releases of their first two singles (“I be” and “A way out”). After receiving rave reviews from their energetic performance, at promoter’s request Luxury League has opened for national artist (Too Short, Joe Budden, and Freddie Gibbs) amongst others. 

 The Luxury League’s lifestyle exudes high quality music and creativity while maintaining a “luxurious” brand that’s unparallel to any rap group of this era; which could be the reason for their small but growing cult like following. Despite the growing success of Luxury League they remain humble and state that “This is more than music, we want everyone to strive for a life of luxury.” These qualities make Luxury League truely in a league of their own. Look out for them with a sound like this these dudes are next to Blow out of Columbus!

Soundcloud link:
http://soundcloud.com/selahbeatz/i-be

Hulkshare link:
http://hu.lk/4v6dr2xb8bo0

twitter:
@luxury_league
@selah_benjamin

Luxury League website:
http://weareluxuryleague.wordpress.com

Young Paris - Pop (Official Music Video)

Check out this new joint from Young Paris.. "POP" Produced by Nechura, Starring Young Paris. This is a track off of the High Boots and Leather ep.
Shot by Ngounga Badila and Young Paris, Directed,Produced,Edited by Young Paris. A Must peep for you Hiphop Drum/ Bass Dubstep lovers!
Check out his site and twitter below as well

WWW.BLACKNGOLD.INFO 
WWW.TWITTER.COM/YOUNG_PARIS

2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in Slow Motion HD

While the NBA dunk contest has certainly lost a little bit of the sizzle that used to come with the event, when the likes of Dominique, Michael and Vince would bring the house down, the event still proves to showcase some freakishly athletic maneuvers from some of the lessor known players in the league.

I'm sure 90% of the viewing public didn't know who these cats were before the dunk contest. Where are all the superstars like in the 80s and 90s? Lebron said in an interview that the $35K prize money isn't enough to get him in the contest, but if it was a million, maybe he would be. Shit's just sad. The events are supposed to be FOR THE FANS. Not for some over-compensated star to get another check.

Well  The NBA trained high-speed Phantom Cameras on the action and the result is something truly spectacular to behold. Watch as Jeremy Evans, Paul George, Chase Budinger and Derrick Williams pull of their signature dunks for the night.

Apple iPad 3 Officially Being Unveiled Next Wed.

While it’s not 100 percent confirmed, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco is where many people speculate that the Apple iPad 3 will finally be unveiled. Next Wednesday, March 7 at 10AM PST the world will hopefully get to see the specs and performance of the highly-anticipated tablet from Apple. From the image we can deduce that the display seems to be much higher-res and the outer casing looks darker than current models. Stay tuned for more info.

Source: The Verge

Schoolboy Q ft Ab-Soul – Druggys Wit Hoes Again (Music Video)

New one from Schoolboy! Dope

2012 XXL Freshman Cover & the Hip Hop Reaction!

ITS HERE!!! Hate it or love it people still go Ape Sh*t over this cover.... positively or negatively.

Don't believe me check out below.

Azealia Banks: Iggy Azalea on the XXL freshman list is all wrong. How can you endorse a white woman who called herself a “runaway slave master ” ? Whatever. Sorry guys. But I’m pro black girl. I’m not anti white girl, but I’m also not here for any1 outside of my culture trying to trivialize very serious aspects of it. In any capacity. *kanye shrug* If u hate my music now because of how I feel about this then I guess it’s my loss. I’ll take that loss.

Chip tha Ripper: I think everyone Knows that XXL sux. COMPLEX MAGIZINE is Entertainment. Being on XXL Freshman list is NOT a good look. At all. I turned them down. Oh yea I turned down their “Show & Prove” offer too. Lol. This is the most fun I ever had on the Internet. I love y’all. Now….. Back to making wayyyyyyyy better music. I’m not “Hating” on any artists on the cover. Some of them I like. I don’t hear y’all? Where’s all that talk? Lol. Exactly! I’m Better. Not Bitter.

Casey Veggies: lol.

Roscoe Dash: Thank u to everyone who’s supporting even tho I been doin this it’s good to finally get some recognition #shoutout to @XXLStaff

Tyler the Creator: Niggas Dont Even Read Magazines Anymore Really, A Week From Now It Wont Matter At All. I Did Fine Without That ‘List’ Haha. Im Asian. That List Is Like A Curse…Only 2 People Last. Im Happy I Never Got It, I Dont Wanna Be A Failure Come 22 Haha.

Chevy Woods: Don’t even trip on the @XXLStaff freshman cover cause my work won’t stop and the good tunes will continue..Congrats to the all the artist!! Hahahahaha people are pissed about who did or who didn’t make it hahahahaha I just always express…. #Work mane that won’t stop Relax! On some real shit though just to be thought of for a list of upcoming MC’s is a blessing…..Two years ago I was still Trappin hahahaha

MGK: Let mufuckas say whatever they want about any accomplishment we get, but even haters know me and my fans earned the fuck out of that cover. I’m happy as fuck for my city and for my fans. They let a Cleveland boy on the cover of XXL. LACE UP!!!

Talib Kweli (jokingly, obviously): I didn’t make the XXL freshman list? This is bullshit!

Skotch Davis: Its Just A List & Its Only Twitter. $.D. Azelia Banks > Iggy Any Day Tho.. $.D. Opinion Is Not Gospel. Gospel Is More Like Testimony Or Being A Witness. Closer To Truth. We’re All Dwelling In Our Opinion. $.D. I Think I Was Left Off The XXL Cover For Crossing Up @AdamXXL At The #Masaryk Gym.. My Bad Bro.. Show & Prove Maybe?! Lol.. I’m Enjoying My Life & My Creativity Too Much These Days To Get Caught Up In A Cover. Besides.. I’ve Been Page 3 For Years Already! $.D.

XV: I’ve been a topic of discussion for 3 years when it comes to #XXLFreshman. That alone is amazing to me, becuz I’m still here and grinding. No reason to be mad. That’s an amazing thing. There are ppl that were on the cover before, that aren’t topics of discussion anymore. We had the chance to put me on the cover too. #SQUARIANS we just gotta speak louder this year! We have a lot to say! Lets fuqqin GO!!!!Besides, French Montana wore the exact bear head jacket I was gonna wear if I got on the cover, sooooooooo…catastrophe avoided. Phew!

Schoolboy Q: Dey got niggaHz on tHat cover lookin like Pokemon and sHit, dats fucked up lol #myHatinjoint

Kid Ink: I feel so blessed…

Macklemore: Huge thanks to @XXLStaff……And shout out to everyone that’s on the cover and everyone that was nominated. Respect.

Iggy Azalea: You can’t block my blessings! Today I’m celebrating! Get with it or kick rocks! Azaleans I love you and I told you we are here to stay! Don’t bother including my @ name in any of ur salty thoughts either cause… I’m #blockinthatass today!!!! I’m on that cover as the ppls choice, AZALEANS made it happen and we aren’t going away. First female freshman. Ever. Period. Thanks world! I used to stick XXL on my bedroom door, now I’m on the cover. Life is great. S/O to all the female rappers. Me being on the cover is a win for the ladies too. We aren’t making a comeback… We never left!

Kid Cudi and Dot Da Genius Cover Complex’s WZRD Week

 

Kid Cudi has three cover’s under his belt with Complex Magazine and with “WZRD” in stores tomorrow Complex.com is bringing us a full week of WZRD content. Kid Cudi and Dot Da Genius grace the digital cover for Complex that includes a full week of coverage and a great interview/story with the duo. Read More

2012 Oscars: Sacha Baron Cohen dumps ashes on Ryan Seacrest (video)

In case you missed it.. Sacha Baron Cohen showed up on the red carpet in character. Promoting his new movie the Dictator. While being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest, Baron Cohen dumps what appeared as Kim Jong-Il's ashes on his suit on Live TV.  Sacha always has something up his sleeve when promoting his movies! lol Check it out

2012 NBA All-Star East & West Intros ft Nicki Minaj

Why Bosh Why???

Kanye West & Jay-Z to Auction Off Ruined $350,000 Maybach from “Otis” Music Video

A car that will surely go down in pop culture folklore, Kanye West and Jay-Z’s totalled Maybach is set to go on the auction block. The car represented one of the inhuman stars of the smash hit video, Otis. Before you’re so quick to dismiss the sale of a wrecked $350,000 USD car, proceeds will be donated to the Save the Children foundation. Auctioned off via Phillips de Pury of New York on March 8th, all parties are looking to make an impact and raise awareness for the difficulties facing many East African families.

Source: Mail Online

RACK CITY REMIX (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - Tyga (Feat. Wale, Fabolous, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill & T.I.)

DOPE REMIX!

Nike SB Dunk High “Guinness”

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, the usual green tributes to the holiday are about to roll out in droves. Eschewing the typical look for a better source of inspiration, the “Guinness” Nike SB Dunk High takes cues from the tasty Irish Stout with a black leather upper alongside Light British Tan accents on the textured Swoosh, tongue tab branding and outsole. A contrasting white midsole and two sets of laces complete the package. The “Guinness” Dunk High is available now from Premier and other Nike SB stockists for $90 USD.

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