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Free State Of Jones (Trailer)
May 31, 2016
Should be really dope. I remember author Sally Jenkins’ appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart years ago… talking about “The State Of Jones” book (see that here). Great story. The trailer above teases a movie that seems like it will do the story justice.
Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross (THE HUNGER GAMES, SEABISCUIT, PLEASANTVILLE), and starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey. FREE STATE OF JONES is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy.
Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones.
Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War.
In Theaters June 24, 2016.
– @ojones1
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Austin Rivers Talks About His History In Basketball And With His Current Coach…His Dad (Video)
May 30, 2016
Ha! Austin got a shot in on his Dad / Coach Doc Rivers… cracking on them short shorts! Interesting Ride Along episode by VICE Sports.
Austin Rivers is one of the more polarizing players in the NBA. It could be the Duke thing, it could be the confident on-court demeanor, it could be because he’s playing for his dad. We rode shotgun with Austin as he waxed on his tough transition to pro ball, being traded early in his career, and of course the ups and downs of playing for a legendary coach who happens to be your father.
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Series, Sports | Tags: Austin Rivers, Basketball, Coach, Coach-Player relationship, Doc Rivers, Father-Son relationship, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Playing for Dad, Ride Along, VICE, VICE Sports | No Comments »
The Breakfast Club Welcomes The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan (2016) [Video]
May 27, 2016
You should know that Minister Farrakhan does not do ‘short and sweet’ talks. Watch the Breakfast Club give the Minister all the time he needs (well over 90 minutes strong) to get this Knowledge to the people.
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan discusses the Presidential election, improving urban communities, creating a new economic structure, educating our men and much more. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan discusses why women should dress conservatively to not attract evil men, black men being feminized, thoughts on George Zimmerman plus much more.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Faith, Interview, Politics, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Breakfast Club, Louis Farrakhan, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Power 105, Power 105.1, The Breakfast Club | No Comments »
Nas Is Coming: A 12th Studio Album, Work On Ghostbusters And More (Video)
May 27, 2016
In his own words, he’got a lot on the table right now. Shout of mad respect to the G-O-D-M-C Nassir Jones. Streets been watching, with so much pride and admiration. Nas is the business! See him above talking about the biz he is handling (and all kinds of scoops).
It’s been about four years since Nas blessed the world with his last full-length album, Life Is Good. Despite this hiatus, he hasn’t stopped making music and developing new partnerships. The Queens rapper was recently featured on remixes with The Weeknd, Future, French Montana, and Kanye West, and this week he caught up with Complex News in Los Angeles to discuss his new collaboration for the Ghostbusters movie.
Posted in Business, Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Interview, Videos | Tags: Brand building, Ghostbusters, Nas, Nassir Jones | No Comments »
The Rich Kids Of Instagram (Cutting The Edge) [Documentary]
May 25, 2016
Pictures speak like a thousand words…
Hear what this moving picture is saying. Richie Rich kids putting it all into the lens. A trip to Fiji – just because you’re bored – is rich! And these kids are that bodacious, audacious, in-your-face rich. And they want to share… on Instagram… suckers! Watch and ache with hate, or ‘aw wow’ with amazement (or a little of both, most likely).
Interesting documentary.
Posted in Fashion, Film, Interview, Lifestyle, Travel, Videos, Youth | Tags: Cutting The Edge, The Rich Kids Of Instagram | No Comments »
Education: Ronald Nelson Chose To Attend The University Of Alabama… Over EVERY Ivy League School (Video)
May 23, 2016
This hits, and hits ME, hard!
I was once a high school senior with eyes on an Ivy League acceptance prize. I was this close…THIIIISSS (like three out of seven admission board votes) close to getting in, too. However, I fell way below Merit-Based financial aid thresholds; and with out-of-state fees, had I been accepted to Cornell University, I might have been even further in college debt than I am now.
(Spoiler Alert: I’m DEEP in that debt sh!t, yo. So deep that my poor Tuskegee, Alabama accent just went BK NY. Even though I’m 4-6 ’til the deep-six… son! And before you ask, homie, hometown Tuskegee University’s fees got higher than folks on the best Cali Bud just when I was ready to apply there. I definitely would’ve got gaffled with that debt, homie… Oh no, my accent just went ’90s West Coast Hip-Hop… poorly. Haaaaaa!)
But I did not get accepted to the one Ivy League college I pursued, unlike Ronald Nelson – an incoming Freshman to The Capstone (aka The University Of Alabama). Ronald, wise beyond his years, has made a bold decision to turn down offers (and aid) from EVERY Ivy League school that accepted him (ALL of them), and several other colleges, to attend UA.
Ronald did the math, and he kept the faith about his post-graduate future which will be rife with so many options.
“With people being in debt for years and years, it wasn’t a burden that Ronald wanted to take on and it wasn’t a burden that we wanted to deal with for a number of years after undergraduate,” Ronald Sr. said. “We can put that money away and spend it on his medical school, or any other graduate school.”
Plus, though I do not know Ronald’s overall ‘tude at his current age, I would have been SUCH an Ivy League azz-jack. I believe I am a better person for going Crimson Tide (UA) instead of Big Red (Cornell). An Ivy League a-hole in the hole financially. And noooo, going Ivy League does not make folks ‘holes (ex: our hella cool U.S. President went to Harvard)… I am just talking about me.
And to Ronald, who I praise for exhibiting such wisdom at such an early age: Bravo, sir… and ROLL TIDE!
READ MORE: RONALD NELSON TURNED DOWN EVERY IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL
– @ojones1
Comedian Louis CK Puts White Privilege In Perspective (Video)
May 23, 2016
3 brilliant minutes from Louis CK on white privilege. Wrapping ugly truths is comedy is a gift.https://t.co/bND8oBTMN4
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) May 20, 2016
Preach!
This is dope. Okay, if you are not already, get into the comedy of Louis CK. He goes HARD with his brand of social commentary; not so serious that you will not get in a gut-busting chuckle, but you definitely get the point. And he does not just save it for the stage. Here he is giving it to Jay Leno and his audience a while back. White privilege is real; too real.
And anyone who says America’s history of slavery is way in the country’s rearview, f#ck you! See? Too strong, Gotta mix that sh!t in with some comedy, like Louis does. Watch.
(Shout out to Shaun King for the Twitter chatter that matters.)
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Comedy, History, Interview, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Jay Leno, Louis CK, The Tonight Show, White privilege | No Comments »
Atlanta DJs The Focus Of New “Started From Scratch” Documentary (Teaser #2)
May 21, 2016
What’s that DJ scene like in ATL? What’s the story there??
Creative Protest Films looks to be up to something good. “Started From Scratch” is underway, but they are not finished yet. Take a look at the latest teaser by clicking the pic above. You can follow the link below if you want to get involved. Got a feeling this project will be well worth the wait… and the work.
More after the jump.
CREATIVE PROTEST FILMS: STARTED FROM SCRATCH
(Shout to DJ Rasta Root in there. We post much goodness on here on that brotha!)
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Kanye Keeps It Real With Ellen (Video)
May 20, 2016
Kanye West went School Of Life professor on Ellen’s audience. Teach! As much as clips show up across the ‘webs of Yeezy going loose cannon, from Kanye’s canon (delivered in clips like this) folks could really learn to live life with passion. Passion that he speaks AND demonstrates…
I care about people. I care about… My Dad lived in homeless shelters less than five years ago… to find out he’s a psych major. My Mom was the first Black female chair of the English Department of Chicago State University. I was raised to do something; to make a difference!
– Kanye West
Check out a clip of Kanye’s sit-down with Ellen. More after the jump.
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Do Lyrics Still Matter? Is It All About The Beat? The State Of Hip-Hop Addressed By Flying Lotus And Pharrell Williams (Video)
May 18, 2016
Interesting esoteric insights provided by practitioners who have floated along the edges, and into and throughout Hip-Hop music.
Flying Lotus and Pharrell Williams with real talk for Scott Vener. So how is Hip-Hop doing on the whole? Are the beats dominating while lyricism lacks? That’s what every generation of Hip-Hop, or music in general, says (e.g. it’s not as good as it once was) vs. real is real and this ain’t it… Several angles of commentary on the state of Hip-Hop covered.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Opinion, Panel, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: Apple Music, Beats 1, Flying Lotus, IAmOther, OTHERtone, Pharrell Williams, Scott Vener | No Comments »
The Kids Ask Royce Da 5’9, “What’s A Sidechick?†On Arts & Raps (Video)
May 17, 2016
You got a favorite pair of shoes? Well, a sidechick is like the other pair of shoes…that you leave by the door.
– Royce Da 5’9
HA ha! Never heard it put that way, but excellent! This whole video is Royce on some real talk at the level the kids can understand; not watered down, just broken down. Interesting how a talk with the kids (DJ and Zay Zay) can cover such adult-oriented material. Clever. Worth the watch.
Posted in Animation, Art, Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos, Youth | Tags: A.D.D., ADD, All Def Digital, Arts & Raps, Arts and Raps, Big Questions, DJ, Royce Da 5'9, Zay Zay | No Comments »
John Lewis: Bad Ass Vegan (Exclusive Interview)
May 17, 2016
Photo Credit: Eye Recap Photography
A favorite phrase that I love is Health is Wealth something I state quite regularly. Sometimes when the conversation starts to get organic people start to check out. Alkaline water, Vegan food, juicing that’s not Hip Hop or is it? Rappers and liquor companies have partnered for decades Sprite and Taco Bell have used Hip Hop in campaigns also. Times are changing, some artists are promoting exercise and nutrition rather than beers & popping pills. I had the pleasure of speaking with John Lewis better known as BadAss Vegan about Nutrition and business. We also discuss his new partnership with Styles P of the Lox regarding his Vegan Smart product. John is not your typical Vegan so this is not your typical interview. He provides tips on how you can transition into the Vegan lifestyle. Before you ask trust me John knows your struggle he is not some hippie that grew up on nuts and berries. Rather someone who grew up in Ferguson/St. Louis an area known for their Beer & BBQ. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi so he knows about college campus eating habits as well. We cover it all and he also provides encouragement about taking that entrepreneurial leap. So now get ready to learn what it takes to be a BadAss Vegan!
-ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Cover Story, Health and Wellness, Human Interest, Interview, Lifestyle | Tags: BadAss Vegan, Health, Interview, John Lewis, Nutrition, Styles P, The LOX, vegan | No Comments »
Fat Joe Reveals Who Notorious B.I.G. Was Talking About In “I Got A Story To Tell” And More (Video)
May 16, 2016
Fat Joe SPILLED the beans out the B.I.G. bag. “I Got A Story To Tell” was about former New York Knick Anthony Mason. Speculation OVER. Now the story to tell is TOLD! Wowww… uh wait-what? Okay, well there are some conditions to the big reveal. So watch and judge for yourself. And, trust, there is waaay more in this video to ‘wow’ about! Like…Roy Jones did what???
FINALLY: @Fatjoe reveals Biggie’s “I got a story to tell” was about Anthony Masonhttps://t.co/4JbN0OlnRX
— Highly Questionable (@HQonESPN) May 16, 2016
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Nardwuar Talks To Drake And 40… And Amazes Them With Awesome Gifts! (Video)
May 13, 2016
Nardwuar interviews all the notables that come to Canada. Drake and 40 been there; they’re from there! But… how’s Nard gonna ‘wow’ dudes that live where he lives? HA! You’ll see. Maaan, this vid is an hour strong! Lots of dope convo.
Nia Long Tells Larry King That J. Cole Isn’t Too Young For Her…And So Much More (Video)
May 10, 2016
OMG… Nia Long is so gat dam fine. And Larry King is gangsta for those questions. Know that clip blowing up the ‘Net where Nia said ‘J. Cole is not too young for her’ though? Well, this is the entire interview around that. It’s very good… if for nothing other than it’s 20+ minutes with one of the most gorgeous women on the planet!
(Larry knows… catch him gazing at her from time to time in this episode.)
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Series, Videos | Tags: J. Cole, Larry King, Larry King Now, Nia Long | 1 Comment »
Hannah Speaks On Her Career Moves, Influences Of Chicago Upbringing And More (Video)
May 7, 2016
I just want everybody to be present…If you’re not present… you’re stuck in the past.
She’s not only a rapper… how about producer and filmmaker. On the train, Hannah speaks with The Marine Rapper (TMR) about her being on the grind, how she reps Chicago and how the growing violence prompted her to move, and more.
Oh yeah, she spits a li’l something for us, too. She’s @HannahGotRaps everywhere on social media, but just call her Hannah.
Cool.
– @ojones1
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Eddie Huang aka The Human Panda Talks About Identity And Chews The Pork Fat With Stephen Colbert (Video)
May 4, 2016
Good stuff. We knew Eddie when he was “Fresh Off The Boat” with VICE. Now, he’s with ABC… still “Fresh…” But he has not forgotten where he came from – Taiwan or online – and he is going back (to VICELAND with a new show, “Huang’s World”). Watch Eddie talking with Stephen Colbert above and after the jump about all kinds of stuff – like them delicious-looking pork buns.
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Food, Interview, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: ABC, CBS, Eddie Huang, Fresh Off The Boat, Human Panda, Stephen Colbert, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, VICE, VICELAND | No Comments »
Ice Cube Talks About The Surviving Members Of NWA Reuniting For Coachella, Working With Prince And More
May 3, 2016
More dope content after the jump, but lookit… if you were at Coachella to see the NWA reunion… all heads who were not in the audience are insanely jealous (know that), including Ice Cube. Haaa! Cube takes us there in his chit-chat with talk show host James Corden; and he speaks on having the good fortune to have directed a Prince video back in the day.
Scholarly Rhymes: Black Thought Going Hard On Harvard Yard (Video)
May 3, 2016
Yo, this is more than a suntan. It’s living color!
– Black Thought
The Roots emcee doing the lyrical d-a-m-a-g-e! Welcome to the Harvard i-lab. This is The Other Side Speaker Series featuring Black Thought the Super Lyricist with more and more BARS… steel BARS… hitting ’em in dead their eggheads!!
Fat Joe On Nas Making Peace With Jay Z (Video)
May 3, 2016
A casualty of war. Don Joey tells a real story of how what was seen as good for the Culture… but left Terror Squad out in the cold. The definition of what real studio gamesmanship, beef over beats, Jay Z vs. Nas, happened then ended amicably; for most all but Joe and his bros (that would include Remy, on the couch there with him).
Watch and let Fat Joe tell you how it was and is right quick.
