Word: gangsterisms
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...That is, unless you exploit it like Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock, who used Taylor’s murder as an opportunity to bash his favorite piñata: hip-hop. Whitlock has a long history of railing against gangster rap and the element of black culture it represents—the “Black KKK,” as he calls it. To Whitlock, the evolution of this genre is a cause of black Americas’ high crime rates and low socioeconomic status. He puts some of the blame for Taylor’s death, as well...
...chassis. For touring long distances, the custom biker will ask for an intercom system and heated seats and handlebars. Just cruising? He can do that on a chopper or a bagger with a hand-painted body and intricately detailed metalwork. The American artist Michael Godard ordered an $85,000 gangster-themed chopper with images from his collections painted onto the rear fender and bike body and sculpted revolvers adorning the spokes. "Bourget's builds rolling eye candy," says Arthur Coldwells, editor and publisher of Robb Report MotorCycling. "These are gorgeously detailed motorcycles you ride to be seen...
After watching Jay-Z’s new video for “Roc Boys (And The Winner Is),” don’t be alarmed if you suddenly want to become an American gangster, one of their female friends, or both. Popping bubbly, dressing lavishly (yes, Jay-Z does trade in his baggy jeans and oversized jersey for a rather nice suit in this video), and hanging out with an obviously elite crowd of bad asses that includes Diddy, Nas, Larry Johnson, and Mariah Carey. That seems more than appealing. And right when you feel...
...necessarily gangster in real life,” he says, “but there is that aspect of my personality. I’m a competitive person...
...make some thought-provoking shit / Y’all question whether he falling off,” Jay-Z quips at the beginning of “Ignorant Shit,” one of the best tracks on his new album, “American Gangster.” After listening to the album, few will question further, and many will certainly be provoked. “American Gangster,” Jay’s second album since retirement, rises head and shoulders above its predecessor, “Kingdom Come.” It should renew the faith...