Tag: 2025

Lonely At The Top: Did Joey Badass Come Correct For NY?

Early this year, I was intrigued by Joey Badass’s return with “The Ruler’s Back”. A song aimed to call out Hip Hop’s recent cultural fascination with the West Coast, courtesy of Kendrick Lamar. Many others would say that the emcee had a good trajectory for album of the year. He released songs that sounded like […]

How Jean-Paul Lebosnoy Is a Bright Spot for The UFC

The UFC is in need of more fresh, enticing talents. Thanks to the legendary Dana White, the “Contender” series showcased a plethora of contestants awaiting the spotlight. Amidst the dimes, there was one that shined the brightest. Recently, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas: Jean-Paul Lebosnoy faced Boston’s very own, Jack Congdon. Tempers flaring […]

Is The End Near For The Russian Vs. Ukraine War?

As the tides of the socio-political climate fluctuate, conflicts are still at the crossroads. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests, healthcare issues and economic hardships. The other side of the continent is dealing with a huge problem as well. A war that has affected the fate of European security. This Friday, United States President […]

Why Jamaica’s Basketball Team Is One To Look Out For

Wah Gwaan! Yes, I’m Caribbean but I’m not Jamaican. If you have lived in the Northeast or Florida, you all have met someone from Jamaica before. And they usually have chill, fun yet hardworking personalities. Which makes me happy to see that Jamaica is going ham recruiting for their national basketball team: to successful results. […]

Baseball Crashouts: Why Is NY Baseball Collapsing All A Sudden?

Imagine this: You’re at Yankee Stadium. The crowd is looking lukewarm as some sections are empty while others are filled to the brim. In the air, the sound of Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” is playing in the background. Don’t get me started on the rattling bass and 808s amidst the beat.  As this is happening, […]

A Mother’s Gift: Why Breast Milk Flavored Ice Cream Is A NYC Craze

A Mother’s Gift: Why Breast Milk Flavored Ice Cream Is A NYC Craze

Where does Ice Cream come from? Cow’s Milk obviously. It’s always been the source for commercial dairy products. Goat Milk has also been a secondary option but the former continues to reign supreme.  However, let’s say this: what happens when you pull it from another source? One that is out of the ordinary or maybe, […]

At Last Last: How Nigerian BBQ is a force to be reckoned with

Afrobeats, Nollywood and Fufu. These are some of the biggest aspects of Nigerian culture known globally. It’s definite that you hear artists such as Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Star and Davido on the radio and Spotify playlists at some point. Plus, with meme culture, you’ve definitely seen clips from Nollywood. Especially “Why are you running?” […]

La Protection: The Upside Potential of Alex Sarr

French Basketball has always been a rising force in the National Basketball Association league. Figures such as Tony Parker and Rudy Gobert have opened the floodgates for French players to succeed. Interestingly, the NBA’s Western Conference has often selected these guys as pieces for a team.  For example, Tony Parker was drafted by the San […]

Swipe Ideology: Is Politics Make or Break for Gen Z Dating?

Opposites attract. A statement that is as old as time itself. Not surprising how it continues to apply in the modern dating landscape. However, what if I told you that politics can play a role in that realm? Especially with the rise of Gen Z in the fold, it’s getting more apparent. But instead of […]

New Flavour: Why the Red Bulls Need to shake things up

When you’re a team named after the legendary Red Bull drink — you have to at least have the energy to uplift yourselves. Especially after multiple, consecutive losses, something has to give…right? The New York Red Bulls are going through a winless streak (0-2-3). The most out of anyone in the history of Major League […]

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