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NiceKicks.com, the footwear website exclusive to all things retro, OG and fresh out the factory kicks has added another video installation to their digital atmosphere’s line up Season 2. From the last “Peek Into Their Closet” Ep, we remember Joe Budden getting raided and showing off his 2-3 closet sneaker collection, filled with customized foamposites to classic Nike’s. This time around NiceKicks links up one of the biggest West Coast rappers, The Game for an exclusive sneak peak into his multiple sneaker closets. Hit the jump to see just what exclusive pairs The Game might be sitting on that Nice Kicks has complete access to.  (more…)

In recent fashion fix news, the newly emerged line “Audacity Republic” has been well underway releasing their new 2013 ”Kings & Queens” collection. The lifestyle fashion line has been manifested behind the brand of “Kings & Queens who control their own destiny”. Embracing the edge of urban culture, Audacity Republic’s creative director Tammy Pusher has released both a men’s and women’s line, that both pay homage to prominent figures in culture. Featuring men’s t-shirts embedded with phrases such as “Control Your Own Destiny” and “King of All Masters” (available in gold, black and white) down to their women’s T-Shirt collection which merges the essence of African-American beauty, paying respect to Dorothy Dandridge through their Marilyn Monroe collaboration. Read more and check out the new looks after the jump! (more…)

No Stranger to the world of music, singer J.Drew is currently in the last leg of preparation in releasing his new and debut project “Never Coming Back”. Son of the legendary gospel singing sensation Karen Clark-Sheard who’s new reality show “The Sheards” recently premiered on BET; J.Drew is ready to break forth into the full realm of artistry rather than production. The 23 year old musical protege’s sound and project is described as “a blend of futuristic R&B mixed with “nu-pop trap music”. The free album trailer “Killer” plays up the theme of smoke, mirrors and sexy female models portrayed as “killers”; assisted by a black & white film screen, exotic cars and futuristic visuals, watch the trailer after the jump! (more…)

Who else can set social networks on fire in the middle of a Friday night other than Kanye West? After raising eyebrows about wearing a kilt in a performance the Chicago rapper known for his high fashion may have flown to new heights. Check out what Yeezy wore after the jump…

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As we continue to get closer to the end of 2012, we continue to see who did the best in various areas across entertainment. Continuing the year’s wrap up GQ has released The 25 Most Stylish Men of 2012. To see which of your favorite artists have made the list hit the jump… (more…)

If you can’t beat them, join them? That’s a common statement about trends in Hip-Hop. Will that same statement be able to be applied to one of Hip-Hop’s new fashion trends in kilts? Read more after the jump…

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Karma Loop, one of the biggest urban online retailers around, has just announced their latest fashion collaboration with the rapper on fire right now, A$AP Rocky. Rocky, a Harlem native, teams up with the good people at Karma Loop to bring slogan inspired t-shirts with quotes like “I Be That Pretty Mutha F**” a classic Rocky line. Check it out after the jump… (more…)

In support of Gentleman’s Quarterly magazine’s, “Coatless Winter” movement, G.O.O.D. Music representer Big Sean got suited up in his best for a spread in the upcoming November issue. As the new Hottest Rookie of 2012, Sean is pictured rocking a classy, layered blazer-vest combo look versus heavier coats for the upcoming season. Though he has always been a fly guy, it’s totally refreshing to see the young guys take their fly a step further. For more pictures, hit the jump. (more…)