Sneak Peeks: Nike Big High “Fred Flintsone” Edition

   

Here’s a Sneak Peek for ya, Nike has collaborated with one of Hanna Barbera’s iconic cartoon characters; Fred Flintstone. Nike presents the Nike Big High Fred Flintstone Edition.  The sneaks are designed to reflect the colors the main character of “The Flintstones” cartoon.

The colorway of these kicks are Orange Blaze/Pro-Cyan/White/Black. The black & orange colors on the sneaker are intended to mirror the pattern seen on Fred’s clothing. The Pro-Cyan is the color of Fred’s tie.

Props to Moresay.com

For more pics of these sneaks click the jump

 

Rapper Tru Life Turns Himself In On Murder Charge

Jigga & Tru Life

NY rapper Tru Life, and also former Roc-A-Fella artist, tuned himself in to authorities last night (6/23) on a suspected murder charge of an 18-yr old. Allhiphop reports:

The charge is possibly tied to a brutal stabbing incident last week that left one man seriously injured, and an 18-year old teen dead.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, police were initially investigating Tru Life’s brother for a retaliation attack in the non-fatal shooting of Michael Slater.

The individual, whom police suspect is a drug dealer, was shot in the stomach outside of club Pacha.

Several hours after the crime, police claim five gang members ambushed 30 year old Jason Black and the unnamed teen at a Manhattan apartment complex.

Both men were stabbed repeatedly in the chest and face. Black survived the assault, while the unidentified teen succumbed to his wounds.

At the time, police theorized that the back and forth violence was the result of a feud between Jason Black and Tru Life’s brother.

A 1st degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison under New York law.

If this holds out to be true; then you can count him as another one too blind to see the bigger picture.

Audio: The Dream – “Hit It On The Road”

The Dream drops another song “Hit It on the Road.” Originally thought to be the 1st single off his next LP, “Love King” but it’s actually a new song added to the re-release of ‘Love Vs. Money…The Hangover’

The Dream – “Hit It On The Road”

Here’s a trailer for the re-release & The ‘Hit It’ track:

Ludacris Launches Congac Brand

ATL rapper Ludacris stuck another feather in his cap by announcing that he will be officially launching a cognac liquor brand & line called Conjure.  The announcement was made at the Vin Expo trade show for liquor, wines & spirits in Bordeaux, France. Here’s what Luda had to say:

“It’s not just me attaching my name to it, whenever I involve myself in a business, I submerge myself in it.”

“I wanted to learn as much as possible. It was great. It gave me a new appreciation for cognac.”  – Luda

The liquor will be distributed internationally with the first orders being shipped to Norway and North America to follow in September.  Conjure will be selling for $34.99.

Video: 50 Cent – “I’ll Do Anything”

The video is for the song “I’ll Do Anything” off the recently released ‘War Angel LP’ mixtape 50 dropped.

Sneak Peeks: Kanye West’s Shoe Collection for Louis Vuitton

Here’s a first look at the shoe collection Kanye West personally designed for Louis Vuitton. So far Kanye has experienced great success in the “shoe world” with his Air Yeezy’s from Nike selling like iced tea in hell.

Pics from High Snobiety

See the rest of the collection when you click the jump

Jim Jones Dropped From Columbia/Sony; Bow Wow Too

Well, well, well…it’s seems that some were doing just a bit too much boasting about what they can do and have instead of just producing results. Word on the street has it that Dipset, Byrd Gang rapper Jim Jones has been dropped of Major label Columbia/Sony. Apparently Jones spends a bit too much time ‘tweeting’ and goading Jay-Z and not enough time selling albums. Jones has officially had two releases while on Sony — the Byrd Gang compilation “M.O.B. (Members of Byrd Gang)” & the recently released “Pray IV Reign” both releases didn’t sell well.

He’s not alone; Bow Wow has also been dropped from the label. Outside of underperforming, Bow Weezy has also taken to twitter and used the social site to plea to his label to release him. It seems they have been “following” him and granted him his wish. Bow’s latest release “New Jack City 2″ sent him into retirement from the rap game.

Rumors has it that Jay-Z is bringing his Roc Nation imprint over to Sony…wonder if it has any relation…

Gotta Have It!:Rocawear “Death of Autotune” Tee

 

Here’s a look at the official “Death of Autotune” tee brought to you by Rocawear. Jay-Z has sent the message that the overuse of the vocoder has been brought to an end. Good riddance! If you support his stance and want to show where you stand you can cop the tee at Rocawear.

Also Jigga’s D.O.A. is officially avaible on iTunes which can be copped when you click the pic.

 

Hip Hop Legends Show At B.B. Kings In NYC

Here’s clip of the DJ Funkmaster Flex hosted Hip-Hop Legends Show which featured the like of Black Moon & Smif-N-Wessun of Boot Camp Clik, KRS-One, MC Lyte, Das Efx, Raekwon, Inspektah Deck, Lord Finesse, Naughty By Nature and Nice N Smooth.  This was held at BB Kings in NYC on June 17th. REAL HIP-HOP!!!

Props to DJ Snips TV

Audio: Nas – “Film”

Nas & C-Sick

Here a track from Nas featuring production from a new cat in the game C-Sick. Track is called “Film.” C-Sick is 18 years old and actually won a beat making contest sponsored by Red Bull back in April to make an original track with Mr. Nasir Jones. Check out what the collaboration produced:

 Nas – “Film”

Here’s a better quality version: Nas – “Film” [CDQ]