Tha Vantage Review: Adidas Tubular X

Check out the Latest Vantage Review Featuring the Black on Black Adidas Tubular X Sneaker. This is a very unique sneaker design often referenced to the Yeezy Boost due to its similar makeup on the sole, yet there is no boost tech on this shoe.  I think the is a cool shoe to set yourself apart from the masses. A very clean and relaxed sneaker that can be worn casually or for sport. Feel free to Comment and let us know your thoughts below the Video!

#GOODREADS : I just Wanna Be Heard- by Abdullah Hassan

Its seldom that someone you know does a poetry book. Fortunately I was lucky enough to know Abdullah Hassan.  The Chicago Born Poet/Rapper has  just authored his first poetry book.

Titled "I just wanna Be Heard" the poet covers such topics as  Government corruption, Street Life, Empowering Women, Nature, the Battle of the Sexes and many more relevant issues of modern day existence.

Check out this Gem titled "Despair"...

" Ive Slipped and Fallen into an Ocean of Hopelessness, 
Drowning inside my Own Sorrow.
I can't seem to Breathe
So I Suffocate from Lack of Disbelief."



I was even able to get an autographed Copy of the Book at his previous book signing at Urban Grind Atlanta. the next book signing is scheduled for December 5th details to be announced.


I think this book is a great one to have on the coffee table as a conversation piece or on the book shelf to share with the kids when they are ready for it.

"I just wanna be Heard" can now be purchased online at Amazon.com. For more from Abdullah Hassan, you can follow him on Facebook or Instagram.

COP or PASS- NIKE LEBRON 13

 Tis the season for the new Nike Air Lebron 13. Seems like every new Lebron signature shoe  since the 10's has had mostly negative reviews upon first site, yet continually delivers in sales. Pictured below is the 1st color way  of the 13's scheduled to release mid October...

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Lebron 13 

"Written in Stars"

October 10th

Price: $200

Take a look at some other color ways below comment what you think.  Personally, I think the right color way and endorsement will spark more interest., Otherwise it looks like a great performance Shoe. The hype beasts will no doubt cop off the muscle though. Stay tuned for more on sneakers and other news.

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The Empire that is EMPIRE.

The "Empire" season 2 cast featuring Bryshere Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon and Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha. 

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The show EMPIRE returned to television screens this week. The season premiere was a very star studded episode. Cameos were made by:  Rev. Al Sharpton, Chris Rock, Don Lemon, Marisa Tomei, and more.

Quickly, we were engulfed by the #FREELUCIOUS movement, and even given the grand tour of Mr. Lyon's life behind Bars.

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We watched a Stressed Out Jamal make his rounds as head of the Label, only to find out that he is over worked and in need of some studio time.

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 Everyones favorite Cookie Lyon returns just as scandalous and feisty as ever as she attempts undermine Lucious and take over the LYON empire.

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All this and more had about 16.2 million viewers tuned in!  It is safe to say it was a success and lived up to the Hype.

Will you be tuning in Next Week?

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The next episode airs on FOX next Wednesday September 30th at 9pm eastern.

For the latest on the Show EMPIRE head over to FOX now!

What a Time to Be Alive #wattba

The New collaborative effort from Future x Drake has the streets buzzing this week. The dynamic duo has a unique back and forth style delivery that is very energetic on most tracks. Both being no stranger with the ladies, they have also blessed us with new songs for the women as well. They also have their  moments of Solo glory such as Drakes "30 for 30 Freestyle" and Futures "Jersey".  In my opinion this Album was great energy for the rap community. After Drake's highly publicized Rap beef with Meek Mill, he seems to have hit the streets and teamed up with Future for the KO Punch. Will this be considered a Classic? Only time will tell...

The Album is now available for Purchase on iTunes.com

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-a-time-to-be-alive/id1041818504