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HBCU HOMECOMING SHOPPING POP-UP
You already know what time of the year it is!!! HBCU HOMECOMING Season is about to jump off. Now if you went to an HBCU ESPECIALLY in the 90's no offense to any other time, but you know it just hit different after a Different World and School Daze, the campuses were LIT!! The beauty of it all was you did not have to go to an HBCU to experience the dope ass vibe and the perfect time to visit was during Homecoming. The style and vibe is unmatched. One thing for sure is you must step on that y
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Sep 18th 2019
The Life and Times of the Backpack
Backpacks are one of those accessories that no matter who you are, how old you are, or where you're from, you can find one perfect for you. They come in so many shapes and styles making them a unique accessory. In hip hop, the backpack has become a necessity for rappers. There has even been a genre created called "Backpack Rap" dedicated to the backpackers. Let's take a look at the history of the Backpack in Hip Hop.The backpack originally used for students' school supplies, has far expanded pas
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Jul 25th 2018
Don't Call It A Comeback: The Evolution of the Du-Rag
The Durag became a popular fashion trend around the late 90's into 2000's. All the hottest rappers from Jay Z, Cam'ron, 50 Cent, Nelly, to Eminem rocked the durag and it became a major fashion statement. From the bedroom to the streets to the red carpet, durags have symbolized so much in urban culture and it looks like it is here to stay. Let's rewind back to when the durag became mainstream. From album covers, award shows, basketball games, and red carpet appearances, the durag was everywh
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Jul 20th 2018
Stripes That Flatter Your Figure
From your favorite rappers to r&b sensation, rocking stripes has been a standout trend, going strong for years. Finding stripes for your body type is the key. You have three important factors when choosing your stripes are color, vertical or go horizontal. How do you choose? Colored StripesWhen it comes to stripes, many people think simply black and white but there is so much more fun you can have with stripes if you add some pop of color. Now that it is summer, you can go super br
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Jun 27th 2018