Black History in the Making

This time next week President elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the nation's first Black President. This epic ceremony is taking place the day after the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, which will signify one of the many achievements Dr. King sacrificed his life to bring to fruition.



With that the said the number of special events and parties taking place this weekend in Washington DC are going to be MONUMENTAL!!!!! If you have your doe stacked up like yours truly...or have some homies living in the area...you should definitely take part in the history making.

Kid Cudi

I stole this one off of our "Brother Blog" Water-n-Oxygen.
Kid Cudi is straight outta cleveland and on the rise.
Big Ups to Keymaker and Vimeo!!!


Hustler Watch: Kid Cudi from Eighty81 on Vimeo.

Flashback Friday

Guess its that time again. I really wanted to go classic 80's this week but it's hard as hell to find code for the videos. You'll just have to settle with this for now.

Mickey Factz

A few months back Mr. Factz was featured on the cover of XXL mag along with a few others as one of the top 10 MC's on the come-up. The kid is not half bad.

Shout Out to PEGS!!!!!!!

Aiight, for those that don't know ya boy MA$ is a fitted hat junkie (among other things). One of my favorite spots to bag fitteds from is Pegasus. Located in East Harlem, Pegs has got a vast catalog of dope fitteds in multitude of colorways. From NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL teams to collegiate teams such as Duke and USC Pegs has got what you need. The shop even has their own signature fitted featuring a dope logo of...Pegusas Duh!!!



Although the spot got a little blown up by the fanatics on Niketalk they're still rather on the low since they don't have an online retailing outlet. Do some research and try to find Pegasus so you can step your fitted game up. The flix reveal a sample of some of the gems that can be found instore.

Air Jordan 2009

January 8th marked the historic unveiling of the latest piece to the Air Jordan collection. Wishing to not follow suit after the iconic number 23 was used last year with the Air Jordan XX3, the Air Jordan franchise now takes on a new naming convention as the release year comes to differentiate yearly releases. The Air Jordan 2009 set forth to push the boundaries once again, something the shoe has done over the last 24 years combining the best and most innovative technology platforms. For this particular release, the technological focal point is seen with the use of Articulated Propulsion Technology (APT).



World-class paralympian and sole female Jordan Brand sponsored athlete April Holmes was also in attendance as she formed some of the inspiration behind the development of APT technology in the AJ2009. APT technology ensure a responsive feel on the court with strong propulsion characteristics. A classy aesthetic further brings the design and relationship of performance and looks together with satin pleats and Jordan holograms.



The first batch of Air Jordan 2009s will release on January 31st with a suggested retail price of $230 USD with a more general release taking place during mid-February’s NBA All-Star Weekend which will see a retail price of $190 USD.

New PAM “Re-Mastered” Tees

The creative duo behind Perks & Mini released a collection of re-issued styles under their “Re-Mastered” collection. Four classic designs have undergone some minor manipulations to the original design such as Banana, Maus, Fluffy Duck and Fuck It. The collection is available at select PAM retailers.

Source: Hypebeast

Flashback Fridays

Welcome to another addition of Flashback Fridays. I hope you all enjoy this week's selections.

Sir Charles Arresrted

All the info is in the article. It's rumored that Sir Charles was on his way to get some dome and couldn't get to the Jump's house fast enough.




SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early Wednesday.

An officer with a task force that targets drunken driving saw the former NBA star run a stop sign about 1:30 a.m., Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler said. Barkley was in Scottsdale's Old Town area, a trendy spot in the Phoenix area.

"I am disappointed that I put myself in that situation," Barkley said in a statement to The Associated Press. "The Scottsdale police were fantastic. Now it is a legal matter and I will not comment any further as it is a legal matter."

The 45-year-old Barkley, now an NBA television commentator, failed field sobriety tests after the officer smelled alcohol on him, and he was arrested. Barkley declined to submit to a breath test but was given a blood test. The results weren't immediately available.

Barkley was cited and released. His car was impounded and he left in a cab, Shuhandler said. Police described Barkley as cooperative, adding it is customary to release people after an arrest on suspicion of DUI.

"There was nothing unusual about how he was taken into custody," Shuhandler said. "He was treated exactly like we treat anybody else."

In 1997, Barkley was arrested in Orlando, Fla., and charged with hurling a bar patron through a glass window after the man tossed a glass of ice at him. The case was settled after Barkley was fined and performed community service.

Barkley was selected one the NBA's 50 greatest players in 1996 and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He played 16 seasons for Philadelphia, Phoenix and Houston and was on the 1992 and 1996 Olympic teams. Barkley was an 11-time NBA All-Star and league MVP in 1993.

He starred at Auburn and last month was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Source: Fox News and The Associated Press

Can't Buy Me Love Kubrick Set

I usually try to leave toys to the 12 and under set but I found this noteworthy of a post. Infinitely influential to contemporary pop music and generations of musicians, The Beatles continue to change the visage of pop culture and contemporary culture for decades on end. Their uber famed single “Can’t Buy Me Love” anchored top of the charts in both the U.K. and U.S. immediately after its release in March 1964.

SILLY THING proposed the “Can’t Buy Me Love” 1000% Kubrick project to Medicom Toys and The Beatles around two years ago, and it is not until winter 2008 that it has come to its final stage. The plan sees the four members of The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr) shaped into stylized creations of 1000% Kubrick over sized figures. With the 680mm height, they could be the biggest The Beatles collector’s toys ever. At a time when the crossover of pop culture and art are more and more recognized, The Beatles “Can’t Buy Me Love” 1000% Kubrick Set makes a delightfully light-hearted investment.

The 1000% Kubrick set is now available for worldwide purchase through the THINK SILLY web store.

Source: Hypebeast