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Time continues to prove that no idol is not without faults. Denzel Washington has revealed he battled alcohol abuse for a large part of his career.
The esteemed actor was recently profiled on Esquire Magazine. The feature chronicles his life as a youth in Mount Vernon, NY all the way up to his beginnings as a budding actor. This piece does a magnificent job of allowing Denzel Washington to tell his story in his own words. When discussing his very controversial loss to Kevin Spacey at the 2000 Academy Awards for the Best Actor Award (Denzel was nominated for Hurricane) he says he went home and drank. Denzel admits that the loss made him bitter and this was his way of hosting his own pity party.
He went on to detail how his love for wine eventually became a very bad habit. “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden. And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best” he explained. When the cellar eventually thinned out he would call a local shop to have a pair of bottles personally delivered to his home. When asked by his wife why he would only buy two at a time he revealed this was his way of limiting himself. “Because if I order more, I’ll drink more. So I kept it to two bottles, and I would drink them both over the course of the day.”
Even though he was drinking heavily he says he never let it interfere with his profession. “I never drank while I was working or preparing. I would clean up, go back to work—I could do both” he explained. “However many months of shooting, bang, it’s time to go. Then, boom.Three months of wine, then time to go back to work.” Thankfully Denzel Washington saw the error of his ways back then and dropped the habit. He has since been clean and will make his ten year anniversary of sobriety in December.
You can read Denzel Washington’s story on Esquire Magazine here.
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Hip-hop originating in The Bronx will always make the East Coast a focal point of the culture, especially when discussing the pillar of DJing. Even at its roots with late NYC club king Francis Grasso, credited as being the godfather of beatmatching and the club mix during the 1960s, the origins for any disc jockey will always trace back to the Atlantic Coast.
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East Coast DJs have a place in the culture from the very beginning, starting with that 1973 community room party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave hosted by the “Father of Hip-Hop” himself, DJ Kool Herc. Through his invention of “the break,” rap culture elevated in ways that provided the b-boys and b-girls at the helm of the movement something to, well, move to. One b-boy in particular, GrandMixer DXT, went on to mix things up even further as the first DJ to use a turntable as a musical instrument. The classic 1983 film Wild Style perfectly illustrates this era in hip-hop to a tee.
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From there, pioneers like Grandmaster Flash, DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, Kool DJ Red Alert and DJ Scratch were each creating core techniques to the craft — record scratching, punch phrasing, breaking the barrier of broadcast radio and even defining what a mixtape was were all part of the plan. As we moved from the late ’80s into the 1990s, a proverbial gold rush of DJs hailing from the East Coast enter the conversation and further pushed the genre forward. DJs are impacting the music industry in a huge way at this point, with legends like DJ Jazzy Jeff, the late Jam Master Jay, DJ Polo, Eric B., Pete Rock and DJ Spinderella each lending their turntable skills to the Billboard hits of Will Smith, Run-D.M.C., Kool G Rap, Rakim, CL Smooth and Salt-N-Pepa, respectively.
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Solo stars also found a way to highlight the DJ in their own way: Mister Cee got his own song on Big Daddy Kane’s debut album, Kid Capri lended heavily to the chorus of the late Big L’s debut single, Swizz Beatz gave DMX the “anthem” that jumpstarted his much-too-short career and the recently departed DJ Clark Kent helped Dana Dane strike gold on his debut LP. Others got in the game as artists themselves, primarily with DJ Premier and the legacy of Gang Starr. Red Alert’s reign on radio led to other impactful DJs that followed suit, including DJ Chuck Chillout and the inescapable signature bomb effects of Funkmaster Flex. DJ Stretch Armstrong took it a step further and brought college radio into the conversation during his days at Columbia University.
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In a similar fashion, successors of Scratch elevated the mixtape era to peak levels: DJ Clue, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Whoo Kid, Statik Selektah, Tony Touch and the late DJ Kay Slay each had a tape series that kept the streets in a chokehold. Actually, the work each of these guys put in during the early to mid 2000s set them up to be the new age legends to those shaping their DJ careers in the East Coast today.
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With the influx of rising East Coast DJs coming into the game today, from Austin Millz out of Harlem and Jam Master Jay’s son T.J. Mizell carrying on the legacy of both his father and the borough of Queens to the DMV’s own DJ B-Hen and genre-bending siren Suzi Analogue, let’s just say the art of mixing is in good hands.
They don’t call it the Beast Coast for nothing!
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Enjoy this special Hip-Hop History Month salute to East Coast DJs with a selection of music below inspired by the mixmasters mentioned above:
Kool Herc
GrandMixer DXT
DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
Grandmaster Flash
Kool DJ Red Alert
DJ Scratch
DJ Chuck Chillout
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jam Master Jay
Spinderella
Mister Cee
Kid Capri
DJ Clark Kent
DJ Premier
DJ Polo
Swizz Beatz
Funkmaster Flex
DJ Stretch Armstrong
DJ Kay Slay
DJ Clue
DJ Green Lantern
DJ Whoo Kid
Tony Touch
Austin Millz
B-Hen
Suzi Analogue
T.J. Mizelll
Hip-Hop History Month: A Tribute To East Coast DJs Who Set The Standard
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Katt Williams is taking umbrage with Saturday Night Live. He has called out the sketch series for casting a female to parody him and more.
As spotted on Page Six the comedian recently did an interview at the Vulture Festival in Los Angeles. While on stage the Friday After Next star spoke about his historic career and much more. To no surprise he had a very hot take when questioned about the comedy series and how they spoofed him on several episodes. “There has never been a person that has been parodied nine times on Saturday Night Live and yet never been invited other than me,” he explained. “So, I at this point, take it as a badge of honor that they don’t f**k with me.”
When asked on his thoughts about the parodies he made it clear he responded in the most Katt Williams way possible. “A lot of times when people are doing an impression of you, they’re really showing you how they feel about you. You know what I mean?” he said. “So, for Saturday Night Live to have an impression of me and have a woman do that, means they think I’m a b*tch. And I understand that that’s what they’re saying when they do that.”
He would also reflect on his viral interview on Club Shay Shay from January where he alleged that Diddy’s day of reckoning would soon come. “Even if I’m at the Diddy party, I’m there to tell. I’m there to see, Who the f*ck is in here and what do y’all get from being in here? So, nobody likes to have me around. I’m there for bad intentions.” On a recent interview of Nightcap Shannon Sharpe hinted at a second Club Shay Shay interview Katt Williams. You can see him discuss it below.
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Lil Durk has entered a not guilty plea in his murder-for-hire case in California this week, setting the stage for an upcoming trial that has been set for the top of next year. Lil Durk is accused of ordering members of his OTF (Only The Family) collective to carry out a revenge killing in response to the shooting death of King Von.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lil Durk, 32, was in a Los Angeles court on Thursday (November 14) for his arraignment in connection to the death of a family member of rival Quando Rondo. One of Rondo’s associates shot and killed Dayvon “King Von” Bennett in 2020 during an altercation in Atlanta, Ga.
Durk was initially arrested three weeks ago near a Miami airport where he was allegedly attempting to leave the country on a flight bound for Italy and according to reports, Durk was booked for three international flights on private airplanes.
The Tribune adds in its reporting that Durk is being held in a federal prison in California and prosecutors want him to remain jailed until his trial, which is set for January 7, 2025. The prosecutors in the case are stating that Durk is a potential flight risk and a danger to the community.
Lil Durk is accused of allegedly putting five OTF members on the task of taking out Quando Rondo after rapper Timothy “Lul Tim” Leeks shot and killed King Von. Charges against Lul Tim were later dropped according to Georgia’s “stand-your-ground” laws.
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SUPREME is taking their newest collaboration to the jungle. The streetwear label is releasing animal print Timberland Field Boots.
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The New York City based brand is taking the iconic shoe and giving it a very interesting remix. On Wednesday, Nov. 13 SUPREME announced they are dropping three versions of the three quarter feet pieces. Included in the collection is a zebra striped color way with black and white contrasting. It is complimented with black laces, black padded leather collar and black rubber outsole. We also get an even bolder option with a tiger inspired option with a bright orange and black color way. Both feature hair-on-hide upper paneling. To make the cypher complete there is a triple black offering that gives all the winter Black Air Force 1 energy you can handle.
This is not the first time SUPREME has worked with Timberland. Back in 2006 the two brands collaborated on their first drop which was also the Field Boot. Since then they have released several co-branded efforts including hats, accessories, hooded sweatshirts and even remixed their iconic 6-Inch Waterproof Boot. The animal print SUPREME x Timberland Field Boots are available now and can be shopped here.
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The last Star Wars trilogy to his theaters left much to be desired as many felt the story was ok and the villain, Kylo Ren was underwhelming, but with the success of it’s Disney+ spinoff series it seems like Lucasfilms is going to be putting together another cinematic three-piece of the Star Wars saga.
According to Variety, a new Star Wars trilogy is currently in development and X-Men writer/producer, Simon Kinberg has been tapped to pen the upcoming project that for now will bring back the franchises new stars, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver. Truth be told, we could care less if Adam Driver returns (no shots). We’d rather Mark Hamill. Just sayin.’
Though we don’t know anything about what direction Kinberg will be going with the new Star Wars trilogy, best believe he’s got a lot of pressure to knock this one out the park as the fanbase has become rabid over recent decades about their beloved franchise. Luckily for him, he’s got a few good films under his belt, so there’s a good chance he’ll get things right… or as right as it can be.
Per Variety:
Kinberg is best known for writing and producing a number of “X-Men” films for 20th Century Fox, including 2006’s “The Last Stand,” 2011’s “First Class,” 2014’s “Days of Future Past,” 2016’s “Deadpool” and 2017’s “Logan,” before making his directorial debut with 2019’s spinoff “Dark Phoenix.” He’s worked with Lucasfilm on the Disney Channel animated series “Star Wars: Rebels,” which he co-created with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck, and he consulted with director J.J. Abrams on 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
Sources stress that Kinberg’s trilogy remains in early development, and it’s unclear when it’ll go into production. The filmmaker is serving as a producer on Paramount and Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” remake, which recently went into production with Glen Powell and Josh Brolin. He’s also attached as a producer on Paramount’s next “Star Trek” movie from director Toby Haynes.
May the force be with you young Kinberg because if you mess this up, man listen…
What do y’all think about a new Star Wars trilogy? Do y’all want to once again indulge in the adventures of a galaxy far, far away or should they just leave well enough alone? Sound off in the comments section below.
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As of late Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh have been hard at work dropping off visuals for their collaborative cuts and though we’re still awaiting a Griselda reunion, Benny and 38 do have some pretty good chemistry in the lab when they’re cooking together as well.
Linking up for their new visuals to “Who Really The King,” Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh hit the projects to hold down the basketball court as they ball out with some heavy jewelry and Butcher stomps around the ground in a crispy pair of black Air Force 1’s. If you from the block you already know what those kicks symbolize. Don’t play with that man.
Back in Philly Lil Uzi Vert gets back in the game and in his new clip to “Chill Bae” the Illadelphia representative finds himself in an interesting situation as he lays up with some alien women who aren’t from this world but yet still hella sexy. Go figure.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Termanology and Tek, Nino Paid, and more.
BENNY THE BUTCHER & 38 SPESH – “WHO REALLY THE KING”
LIL UZI VERT – “CHILL BAE”
LIL UZI VERT – “LYFT EM UP”
TERMANOLOGY & TEK – “TEKNOLOGY”
NINO PAID – “PLAY THIS AT MY FUNERAL”
CRUCH CALHOUN – “DELAYS”
YUNG RO – “BE ALRIGHT FREESTYLE”
2100 BAGZ – “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH”
HYPNO CARLITO – “WHERE SMURK GO”
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Method Man’s been in the rap game longer than most of the new generation’s been walking this earth so when he pops our to drop some bars best believe he’ll drop a gem or two that may go over your head but us older Hip-Hoppers can appreciate.
Linking up with Nino Man for the visuals to “M.A.N,” the Ticallion Stallion and Nino post up in front of a wall of boom boxes (OG style) to spit their bars before hitting the garage to stunt next to their respective cars. The video got that real old school vibe to it.
On the flip side, Method Man’s one-time right-hand man, Redman is still going his thing as well and in his clip to “Rings,” Reggie Nobel takes a break from his studio session to kick his rhymes and shows he’s got enough left in the tank to flow from coast to coast without having to take a break.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Daboii, Mozzy featuring Peyso, and more.
NINO MAN & METHOD MAN – “M.A.N”
REDMAN – “RINGS”
DABOII – “PROBLEM FREESTYLE”
MOZZY FT. PEYSO – “BLOOD DIAMONDS”
PREMO RICE & HARRY FRAUD – “C.O.S.”
SHEFF G – “TODAY”
ILLA GHEE – “MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO BKLYN”
KIDD KIDD – “THE TRUTH”
BIGTIPPA – “NOBODY SAVING ME”
OT THE REAL – “MAHOMES”
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As we all wake up to the tough news that Kamala Harris didn’t make it in her presidential run, it’s hard not to feel a sense of disappointment. This would’ve been a huge moment, especially for young folks and people rooting for her. As the first woman of color to hold the vice presidency, Harris has been a symbol of breaking barriers. But losing the race? That’s a hard pill to swallow because, despite all her experience—being a senator, attorney general, and VP—it still wasn’t enough to land her the top spot.
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For many people, it would’ve felt like a setback, especially for young Black and Brown voters who saw her as someone they could look up to. The hope was that her win would’ve been more than just about her; it would’ve been about showing that the door is open for all kinds of people to lead.
But losing? It doesn’t erase her impact. Even if she didn’t get to the top, Kamala still changed the game and proved that anything is possible. Don’t get it twisted though, this isn’t the end of her story—just a chapter.
Let’s check out some of the reactions to the news of Kamala Harris not winning the presidential race below:
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— Voice of Reason (@raggapegs) November 6, 2024
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To our Madam Vice President, Kamala Harris, Thank you.
Thank you for a lifetime of service. For being the most qualified presidential candidate ever by being the only candidate to work in all three branches of government. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/UmfPqYmexM
— BET (@BET) November 6, 2024
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Cardi B shares thanks Kamala Harris:
“You really wanted better for ALL of us! This may not mean much but I am so proud of you! No one has ever made me change my mind and you did!” pic.twitter.com/CMz972w1wE
— EmeverseTv (@emeversetv) November 6, 2024
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Such a frustrating day. #KamalaHarris you ran such a honesty campaign and for that we (💙) love you 4 that. So sad and disappointed in this country. This just doesn’t feel right. Those who voted for him I hope you’re happy w what’s about 2 happen 2 UR rights over the next 4 years
— Tony (@4thplanet) November 6, 2024
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💔 My heart is actually broken. Sending big hugs to @KamalaHarris @DouglasEmhoff @Tim_Walz & @GwenWalz. I’m genuinely sad we won’t get to see your vision unfold. America & the world will be the worse for it. Thank you for a beautiful, truly hope-filled few months. #HarrisWalz 🗽 https://t.co/zc8ww0n0sa
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It’s been weeks since Future dropped off his latest mixtape, Pluto and though it hasn’t sparked any new memes centered around being a toxic boyfriend (those be hilarious), the man does have some bangers on the project and has dropped a visual for a fan favorite cut.
Coming through with some new visuals for “Brazzier,” the Toxic King politics in a parking garage with his crew and two big boy toys revving their engines before posing up a storm in front of a… giant spider?! Where the hell did that come from? Australia? Jesus!
Back in Florida, Kodak Black seems to mourn a bit differently than the average person and in his clip to “Catch Fire,” KB sparks a spliff as he attends an interesting funeral where the casket seemingly hovers off the ground and the women mourning are pretty damn sexy. Just sayin.’
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Smoke DZA featuring Memphis Bleek, Icewear Vezzo, and more.
FUTURE – “BRAZZIER”
KODAK BLACK – “CATCH FIRE”
SMOKE DZA FT. MEMPHIS BLEEK – “SELLING SMOKE”
ICEWEAR VEZZO – “MUSTY”
MAXO KREAM – “BIG HOE ME”
PARIS NIGHTS FT. DEJ LOAF – “PAID DUES”
DC2TRILL – “SHE WANNA BE MY FREAK”
5IVE MICS & FREEWAY – “THE DROP IS IN”
GEECHY – “OUT THE LOOP”