If we are going to interfere in the lives of others, a little due diligence is a minimum requirement A week and a half ago, I watched the Kony2012 video. Afterward, I wrote a brief seven-part response, which I posted in sequence on my Twitter account: Teju Cole @tejucole ... Read more...
EPISODE 47: Streetwear giants Bobby Hundreds and Ben Hundreds join Eric, Jeff and Jensen to discuss what's in the Fairfax water + who the next brand to blow up will be + not apologizing for the Complex streetwear list + growing up with Stussy and Fresh Jive + who really shops at the LA Hundreds ... Read more...
EPISODE 36: Amazing eyewear designer Kerin Rose joins the Hype Men to discuss working with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg + interning at Complex magazine + people who wear sunglasses in the club + the shutter shades phase + apl.de.ap going blind + her father running out of the house with two rifle... Read more...
Charlie Sheen has taken the public by storm in an unparalleled media blitz; his past 48 hours have been a media explosion – from daytime television to web news publications. Most recently, Sheen has been taking his #winning attitude to a mediator-free environment: Twitter. For media outlets, ... Read more...
EPISODE 27: Gary, Indiana's own Freddie Gibbs joins the Hype Men to discuss ESPN's Sports Guy Bill Simmons + his Interscope days + the infamous Complex interview + a failed Funny or Die video with a certain crazy actress + his White audience + wanting to smack up Skip Bayliss + the most embarrassi... Read more...
Says Complex: The term “conscious rapper” is a vague, umbrella term for rappers who don’t glorify packing guns, selling drugs, or degrading women. Instead, a conscious rapper is supposed to rap about social issues, positivity, and empowerment. Problem is, conscious-rap fans often insist... Read more...
Anyone who’s ever been lucky enough to see Jay-Z give a stunning rendition of “P.S.A.” in a live setting will tell you that it’s a powerful song. It’s the type of arena-rock anthem that shakes a building to its foundation. Excerpts from Jay’s memoir, Decoded , reveal that the second ve... Read more...
EPISODE 10: Industry insider Combat Jack joins the Hype Men to discuss what the heart and soul of early Rocafella + Dame Dash asshole moments + the Hitmen’s resentment toward Puffy + 50 Cent and The Madd Rapper + the nicest rapper you’ve never heard + what the New Boyz bring to the table +... Read more...