From the producers of HALF NELSON, BLUE VALENTINE and ESPN’S THE LIFE comes BECOMING; an interview series that uncovers what successful actors, musicians, chefs, athletes and others, did to get to be leaders in their industries. Johnny Knoxville, Chris Evans, Nas and Arian Foster are among many to star in this series where we learn what life was like leading up to success, which moments made the difference in achieving it, the mistakes and resulting pitfalls experienced, and the people who helped guide them along the way.
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Damon Dash To Open and Curate Art Gallery in Lower Manhattan

Hip Hop mogul and co founder of the Roc-A-Fella brand Damon Dash is set to open a new art gallery in lower Manhattan called “Poppington” . The newest neighborhood showroom, specializing in “street style” programming, kicks off September 27 with an inaugural exhibition called “Quality of Life.” “Quality Of Life” will consist of works from a number of street artists including Phil, Jim Joe, and Pixote.

“Doin’ It In The Park” [trailer]
Independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau that explores the definition, history, culture and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport.
Remembering September 11, 2001

“Our Prayers go out to all the innocent lives taken 11 years ago today”.
–GWOP staff
Patrick Ewing Relaunching Shoe Brand that Once Had $100 million in Revenue

The shoes will retail for $100.
The brand will hit retail stores in New York on Friday and subsequently roll out in 33 stores nationwide before hitting Europe for the holiday season.
In 1989, as the shoe business heated up thanks mostly due to Air Jordans, Ewing, who was getting paid nearly $1 million a year by adidas, left the brand. For most of the 1988-89 season, at the advice of David Falk (friend & agent), he wore an unbranded white shoe to keep people guessing what was next. Toward the end of the season, Ewing, in partnership with Pony founder Roberto Mueller, unveiled the Ewing Athletics brand. By 1990, the company was doing remarkable business, grossing approximately $100 million that year.
The company released more than 20 different shoe models until 1996, when challenges, including the overall sneaker market itself, forced Ewing and his partners to shut down the business.
R.I.P. Ms. Melodie (1969-2012)
Ms. Melodie, ex-wife of KRS-ONE and a prominent member of the Boogie Down Productions crew, passed away today according to sources.
Ms. Melodie, born Ramona Parker, was a member of the influential Boogie Down Productions crew and released her first album, Diva, in 1989 on Jive Records.
Her most memorable performance was on the 1989 single “Self Destruction” and she also has a cameo in Queen Latifah’s video “Ladies First.”
Ms. Melodie was a native of Brooklyn, NY and is survived by two sons.
Prayers go out to her family.
Jay-Z Launches D’usse Cognac In New York

Hip Hop entrepreneur Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is expanding his branding power into the cognac industry. Last night in New York at an ultra private event he helped introduce D’usse (pronounced “dew-say”) a cognac being produced by Bacardi that is expected to compete with Hennessy. Don’t worry, you won’t have to break the bank to drink this stuff it will go for $44.99 for a 750-ml bottle – but don’t be surprised if there is a super expensive version. Read More
Nas “The Don”
directed by Aristotle
Swizz Beats & Alicia Keys put $18 million NYC Home Up For Sale [photos]
Hip-hop power couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have put their beautiful NYC home up for sale. For just a little under $18 mil, the 6167-square-foot triplex with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 4 powder rooms can be yours! They’d definitely be making a come up if they get their asking price, as they bought it for $12.7 million from Lenny Kravitz back in February 2010.
The crib features terrace views of Soho, a private wine cellar, master suite with spa, gourmet eat-in kitchen and a floating glass staircase. Check out some pics below. Read More
Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth
Mike Tyson is best known for knocking out boxers in the 1st round and biting ears but now he has his sights set on taking a bite of the Big Apple — he wants to take his one-man Las Vegas show … to Broadway! Sources close to the boxing legend say that even though the show has yet to open in Sin City, Iron Mike wants to take it on tour. Tyson has always wanted to do a show on Broadway, and he feels this could be his chance. According to our sources, Tyson and his people are waiting to see how the Vegas show sells first before planning a tour of any kind (with NYC being the main stop). We’re told the show has sold well so far, but hasn’t sold out yet. “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” runs from April 13-18 at the MGM Grand.
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Riz “Born In NYC”
RIZ VISUALLY DISPLAYS THE LOVE FOR HIS NATIVE HOMETOWN NEW YORK CITY, EVERYDAY IS A GRIND, NYC IS TRULY THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS IF YOU CAN MAKE IT THERE YOU CAN MAKE IT ANYWHERE. EITHER YOU TRY HARD OR YOU DIE HARD IN NEW YORK CITY.
Directed by Mills Miller
#Cousin Bang – Giants Win
COUSIN BANG THE MOVIE, COMING SOON…….


