My New Tattoo Inspired By Basquiat

“Inspired by Basquiat, My chariots on fire.
Everybody took shots, hit my body up, I’m tired.
Build me up. break me down. to build me up again.
They like, Hov we need you back so we can kill ya ass again” – Jay-Z

That’s the verse that was going through my mind while I was getting my tattoo of Basquiat’s crown. With so much craziness that’s been going on in the last few weeks, I felt like I needed a stress reliever. Nakim, Kwasi & I headed to Black Ink in Harlem for a meeting. I figured while I was there I would get my mind right. Hit the jump for more images.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , ,

Traveling To Mississippi With Jonny Shipes, Creative Control & Big K.R.I.T.

I had the opportunity to go to Mississippi with Jonny Shipes, Creative Control & Purp to visit K.R.I.T. in his home town, which was def. an experience. K.R.I.T. showed us around town while Creative Control shot 4 videos for him. I got to soak up real country living. I honestly thought is was going to be super racist because of the stories I heard, but it actually was pretty cool. Check out these photos of our journey though Mississippi. Photography By Purp.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

A Weekend Of Art

Artists, galleries, collectors & admirers from all around the world converged in NY this past weekend as several art shows/fairs took place.  I didn’t get a chance to go over to all, most notably Scope and Pulse, as there were too many art/artists and so little time.  But I did get a chance to check out The Armory Show (Pier 92 & 94), Volta, Pool, & as they were packing up, Fountain.   After the jump are some of my favorites from the weekend.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , ,

The World According To Steve-O: Take 1

I love great photography. I collect images on my Mac as inspiration. It inspires me in ways you couldn’t imagine. Most people know I’m pretty quiet, I’ll let the images speak for me. Hit the jump to check out more.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags:

Good Wood x Creative Control

Creative Control stops by the office of Good Wood NYC to see the creative process behind Their jewelry and their custom pieces for the DD172 Bluroc concert and a Jet$’s piece for Curren$y .

Tags: ,

HBO’s The Black List

As we approach the end of Black History month, the history of Blacks steadfastly continues. The stories, perspectives, and achievements of those that came before us sets precedent for what we will and can become. The Black List is an affirmation of that statement. This documentary, which is currently in it’s 3rd volume, is an assembly of short stories by premier Black icons, leaders, and citizens on race, struggle and achievement.  I think it is necessary for any and everyone to watch it at least once.  For more info on The Black List click HERE and/or HERE.

More stories after the jump
Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , ,

Video: F.Luxury.B [Episode 1]

Ferris makes his way to Chelsea for Fashion Week event, a stop at a memorial site for Alexander McQueen and more. Directed By Creative Control.

Tags: , , ,

Specter Takes On The Gentrification Of Brooklyn For MoCADA

Specter’s latest project, a series of hand painted billboards to coincide with the Gentrification of Brooklyn show at MoCADA, took two months to create and can be seen throughout Brooklyn.

Source: Wooster Collective

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , ,

Kwasi & Saint @ G-Star Raw Runway Show

G-Star Raw held their Fall/Winter 2010 runway show at the Hammerstein last night and Kwasi & Saint were in attendance.  Hit the jump to check out more pics.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , ,

Terry Richardson x Pirelli Calendar 2010

New York born, Hollywood raised, and world-renowned photographer Terry Richardson shoots for the exclusive and iconic Pirelli Calenadar 2010.  This year’s shoot took place in Brazil and I must say “Where was my ticket at?”

Check out the links to more images and behind the scenes video after the jump.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,