Odd Future Cypher

These guys never take a day off from straight spittin' hot bars. And from being absurdly hilarious. I hope they do this till they're 50.

"I'm big shit/You're poo little/Talkin' to your bitch/I'm Dr. Dolittle"

Take a minute for the boys

Will Arnett is hilarious. Learn something from this guy and play Xbox from a poker table. He's a trailblazer.

Platitude CONFIRMED: Violence begets violence

SMH Colorado

It hasn't even been a week since the tragedy in Aurora, CO, and the locals have taken to arms. The number of people in Colorado who have applied for a background check to purchase a firearm has increased by 43%. Let's go over the numbers.

880 people applied on July 13

(July 19-James Holmes, in a calculating and merciless manner, kills 12 people and injures 58 others)

1,216 people applied on July 20

1,243 people applied on July 21

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2,887 people applied over the weekend after the shooting

I understand the fear and anger some families have over this ordeal, but for some reason this public response doesn't feel right. Shouldn't we work on making it harder to get guns on the streets and regulate the use of the ones already out there? I'm probably really naive and optimistic to hope for a world where people don't need guns for protection. At least Batman shows he has a heart.

Chief Keef, the social butterfly

Noisey continues their Back and Forth series following Danny Brown and A$AP Rocky with Chief Keef and Childish Gambino. And boy, is it one sided. Either Chief was blunted out of his mind, hates Childish, or is socially inept. But they do discuss belts, go over Childish's version of "I Don't Like," and compare fat stacks.

SIGNED: The Black Opera

The elusive collective, The Black Opera, has signed a multi-record deal with Mello Music Group (Oddisee, Gensu Dean, Diamond District). Music with a message continues to spread.

"The independent collective, comprised of intellectuals, musicians, creators, artists and agents known as The Black Opera launched its mission last year armed with audio and video demonstrations. To our surprise, this secret society of creatives extended an honorable invitation to US. After listening intensely for the past year, Mello Music Group decided to join The Black Opera – signing them to a multi-album deal and issuing a physical edition of “EnterMission.” August 28th on CD and September 25th on vinyl to add to the archives. The Black Opera issued the following statement about the signing:
“The Black Opera is not solely a musical outfit, music is only one aspect that represents THE BLACK OP: ERA. But, when it was time for The Black Opera to get their Musical Movement to ears of the future, they mapped out a plan. They knew that the Third and Final Endstallment of The Black Op Era: I; “Libretto: Of King Legend”, would be the Beginning of something special. Special enough to enlist a company worthy of joining forces with, that company is Mello Music Group.
Both sides decided to join forces in order to advance to their own vision and to assist the vision of their partner. This partnership stems from mutual admiration and appreciation of what each had done on their own. This marks the Beginning of a New Era for both Movements, as ONE.
WE: Will. NOT: Stop."

This is inspiring

In one of the most depredated cities in the country, in all senses of the word, Phil Cooley (resume: model, restaurateur, real estate developer, philanthropist) is doing a lot to make a difference. VICE is teaming up with Dos Equis to bring you some of the world's most interesting people, hence the show name, Jefes.

50 Cent in the ring. BOUNCE.

Guess who just got licensed to promote boxing matches in the great state of New York? Your favorite Street King, 50 Cent. His promotions company (TMT), The Money Team, will represent Yuri Gamboa (2004 Olympic Gold medalist) and Andre Dirrell (2004 Olympic Bronze medalist).

Two things: 1. As an emcee, who touts clever word play, could you not come up with a more creative name for your business, other than that guap your after? 2. Does this mean we'll see Joan Rivers replacing those cute half naked girls with the round cards at the matches?

I'm not sorry for that image.