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The Kool Keith Show It’s about time Kool Keith had his own show; this first episode features special guest George Clinton.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/14/98| The final episode of Seinfeld aired on NBC
A-Trak and Cam’ron are back! Summer anthem “Dipsh*ts” features uncut Cam’ron slick talk over triumphant instrumental blasts from A-Trak, Oliver and Just Blaze, a Dipset-repping Juelz Santana on the hook, and “Champagne Dame” (aka Federal Reserve
BACK IN THE DAY |5/14/02| Cam’ron releases his third album, Come Home With Me, his debut on Roc-a-Fella Records.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/14/96| Dwight Gooden becomes the eighth Yankee to throw a no-hitter.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/14/91| Ice-T released his fourth album, O.G Original Gangster on this day in 1991.
Happy 100th, Joe Louis
BACK IN THE DAY |5/13/91| De La Soul released their second album, De La Soul Is Dead, on Tommy Boy Records.
Tommy Hilfger Q&A: The Rise and Fall and Rise of a Man and His Brand Twenty years ago, Tommy Hilfiger’s clothes were everywhere. They were clinging to Britney Spears, hanging off Snoop Dogg, draped on Kate Moss—sometimes it seemed as though everyone
Happy Birthday, Stevie.
20 YEARS AGO TODAY |5/13/94| Spike Lee’s Crooklyn is released in theaters.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Nesta “Bob” Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981)
Rock Steady Crew’s 19th Anniversary @ The Manhattan Center - July 28th, 1996
Untitled (Famous Negro Athletes) by Basquiat - 1981
Fugees - Labor Day Blow Out @ Velvet - September 4, 1994
Happy 44th, Ghostface
30 YEARS AGO TODAY |5/8/84| Bob Marley & The Wailers released the compilation album, Legend.
“Gangster Doodles Vol. 1” by G. Doodles 48-pages / full color, 6”x6” / limited edition of 100. All orders will include a free signed print 10 of the first 50 orders will be randomly selected to receive an original drawing by G. Doodles.
COP YOU SOME | “NY City of Championship” Collection by No Mas Paying tribute to the city that never weeps with a collection of new vintage objects—shirts, vinyls, pennants, posters, hats, and VHS tapes. Cop here.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/8/70| The New York Knicks won their 1st NBA championship defeating the Los Angeles Lakers.
Happy Birthday, Baby Chris.
ALL DAY LIKE HARRY BELAFONTE
Gimme Da’ Loot
COP YOU SOME | Diamond Supply Co. x Mac Miller “Old Jewish Diamonds” Collection Drops after Shabbos. Cop it here.
25 years ago today, Michael Jordan hit “The Shot” over Craig Ehlo in Game 5 of the 1989 Eastern Conference 1st Round Series.
Next album, Blood on Regis’ Apron.
The 2014 XXL Freshmen: A Statistical Analysis The line-up for XXL magazine’s 2014 freshman issue was revealed on Monday evening, with the “dirty dozen” of rappers on the cover including Chance The Rapper, Kevin Gates, Isaiah Rashad,
KIDS FROM QUEENS
BACK IN THE DAY |5/7/91| KMD releases their debut album, Mr. Hood, on Elektra Records.
ME AGAINST THE WORLD
Action Bronson: Fuck, That’s Delicious (Episode 1) The long awaited, and much anticipated, show dealing with the often rapped about dining habits of our favorite rapper, Action Bronson, is finally upon us. In the premier episode of Fuck, That’s
WE THE NORTH (via @atotalmonet)
Purple Drank
BACK IN THE DAY |5/5/98| The Streets Is Watching soundtrack is released on Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam Records.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/5/92| Gang Starr released their third album, Daily Operation, on EMI Records.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/5/98| DMX released his single, Ruff Ryders Anthem.
BACK IN THE DAY |5/5/98| Lyricist Lounge, Volume 1 was released on Rawkus Records.
Adam “MCA” Yauch. (August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012)
BACK IN THE DAY |5/3/93| Wu-Tang Clan released their debut single, Protect Ya Neck, on Loud Records.
“HOW YOU GONNA BE MAD ON VACATION?” (via thefader)
Run-DMC, Large Professor & Non Phixion @ Tramps - October 11, 1998
BACK IN THE DAY |5/2/95| Masta Ace Incorporated released their second album, Sittin’ On Chrome, on Delicious Vinyl.
Mobb Deep & DJ Clue @ Club Speed - September 2, 1999
BACK IN THE DAY |5/2/95| Naughty By Nature released their fourth album Poverty’s Paradise on Tommy Boy Records.
LOS ANGELES CRIPPERS
BACK IN THE DAY |5/1/98| The movie, He Got Game was released in theaters.
Rocafella vs. Dipset Softball (2001)
DIPSET USA MONTRÉAL OFFICIAL POP UP SHOP When: Saturday May 3rd 2014 - 12pm - 7pm [ONE DAY ONLY!] Where: Saint Woods x Lndmrk Offices (3527 BLVD SAINT LAURENT) Tees, Hoodies, Long Sleeves, Crewnecks and Hats all available.
HAVE SOME COURTESY CURTIS
THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY
SEX RAP Vol. 1 mixed by DJ Raze (via genevanheathen) Perverts and rap connoisseurs rejoice! Get ready for risqué pleasures, cartoonish depictions of lustful fantaisies, and rap song equivalents of grindhouse exploitation movies from the 70s and 80s.
Happy 60th, Jerry
BACK IN THE DAY |4/29/08| The Roots released their eighth album Rising Down on Def Jam Records
Happy 44th, P!
PRETTY BOY FLOYD
BACK IN THE DAY |4/28/98| Big Pun released his debut album, Capital Punishment, on Loud Records.
20 YEARS AGO TODAY |4/26/94| Outkast released their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, on LaFace Records.
BACK IN THE DAY |4/26/95| The movie, Friday, was released in theaters.
BACK IN THE DAY |4/26/02| 50 Cent released, Guess Who’s Back?, on Full Clip Records.