Art Is Power: Glenn Ligon

Glenn Ligon is an American conceptual artist whose work explores race, language, desire, and identity.  His work is on display at Regen Projects in Los Angeles, and Yvon Lambert Galley in Paris, France. More information and photos of his work after the jump...

DJ Scratch And Tony Touch Live Scratch Session

Last night the infamous DJ Scratch and Shade 45's Tony Touch took turns sharing a live scratch session on the 1's and 2's. Check the video out above, and respect the art of the turntables...

Unplugged: Lil Wayne X Cory Gunz Perform 6'7"

MTV2 Presents Lil Wayne this week for its Unplugged series. Here is one of the performances from the show singing his smash single off the Carter IV "6'7" along side Cory Gunz. The show airs this Sunday June 12th at 9pm on MTV. Be sure to check it out...

Iverson Eyeing Comeback: End Career In NBA

It's been ten years since Allen Iverson last took his team singlehandedly to the Finals before losing to the Lakers. Ten years later, and several teams later, Iverson is set for a final comeback to the NBA. For more information, and highlights from the article click more after the jump...

New Music: "Marvin's Room" - Drake (Produced By 40)

Behind his man 40, Drake lets loose on a new soulful track. Getting prepared for his newest album "Take Care" which is set for an October 24th release date. Drake slows it down on this one, and is speaking to the women on this one. Listen and download below...

New Video: Memory Tapes - "Yes I Know"

New from New Jersey-based indie band Memory Tapes comes a surreal, Eric Epstein directed video for the latest track off their upcoming album, Player Piano. Lead by Dayve Hawk, the former frontman for glossy Philadelphia post-punk band Hail Social, Memory Tapes has garnered a lot of attention for their remixes of popular songs from the likes of Peter, Bjorn & John and even Britney Spears. Entitled “Yes I Know,” the track featured here is eerie and ethereal, yet also quite listenable. Featuring supernatural light displays, celestial figures and unnerving, melting bodies – the sleek video is certainly a statement. Player Piano is due out in July 2011.

Watch The Throne Release Date?

According to The Source, Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne LP" now has an official release date. On America's birthday July 4th, the two rap superstars are set to release this monster project. Fireworks, Hot Dogs, and Def Jam!

Fresh Gear: ALife

Alife is a lifestyle concept based on and in downtown New York City. It is focused on art and creativity with a strong penchant for originality, even if that means stealing it. Alife’s mission is to showcase, elevate and perpetuate the downtown culture from which it is born. Alife cannot be defined by one cultural movement alone. Alife is art. THE SOURCE OF ART IS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE. Check out some of their clothing and the website after the jump...

New Video: Fabolous - "Y'all Don't Hear Me Tho"

Fabolous comes through with his first visual off his recent mixtape, The S.O.U.L. Tape. Taking his talents to the Brooklyn Bridge, this New York rapper shows us why he is one the best to ever do it.

Good Morning: Nadine Velazquez

Born and Raised in Chicago. This American actress and model has been all over the scene for years. Starring in roles in shows like Scrubs, Entourage, and most recently The League. Nadine Velazquez is certainly someone I would love to wake up with. More pictures after the jump...

Fashion Sense: DJ Skee For Karmaloop TV

Check out the infamous DJ Skee highlight some new fresh gear from Karmaloop and see what he chooses as some of the must have clothing for the upcoming months.

Culture: Lovecat Magazine

Lovecat Magazine is a new fashion model fanzine. Taking its identity from the old school Teen Beats and Punk Rock fanzines, but with a sexy pinup approach. Published quarterly, it features some of the hottest models from every major agency. Shot by some of the top and up in coming fashion photographers. Lovecat features quirky fan interviews on each model giving the reader an inside look into some of the lives of the girls we see on countless billboards and magazines .Each new issue is a mix of models, art, music, fashion and beauty in an unconventional form. Each new issue will be a truly unique collectors item. Check out more at Lovecat Magazine.