I’m going to keep it 100 and say that I really do not watch HBO‘s “How To Make It In America” but I definitely respect the fact that it’s creators are attempting to portray the relentless grind of NYC’s youth.  The founding fathers of the street-wear brand Mishka (one of my favorites labels)  knows a

    

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September 30, 2011 Frendy Says, Inspiration

 

We have some amazing new threads that will be released at BAPE NYC starting tomorrow continuing throughout the weekend. Be sure to save up your allowance money because the prices of our items has risen dramatically! Check out the most notable items being sold below:

September 30, 2011 BAPE

 

It’s really mind boggling that I did not know about this amazing piece of  American history until my good friend Jonathan (whom I featured on the latest installment of my documentary series The Yellow Brick Road) mentioned it to me earlier this evening.  It is a speech presented by the late great silent actor Charlie Chaplin

    

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September 29, 2011 Art, Celebrity, Frendy Says, Inspiration

 

If patience is virtue than the Roc Nation‘s roster of artists are surely going to be taking over the music world single-handedly!  We all know that J.cole is the first draft pick that Jay Z has signed on to the booming label 2 years ago but it wasn’t until yesterday that an official project was finally

    

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September 28, 2011 Celebrity, Fashion, Inspiration, Music

 

Much love to my bro Eric Rosado who has just released an hilarious comedy skit in collaboration with Urban brand Akademiks!  If you are familiar with Eric’s skits, it would be no surprise to see the envelop being pushed but since this was a joint venture the comedic antics were toned down just a bit.  Nevertheless

    

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September 28, 2011 Art, Comedy, Frendy Says

 

Bridge from Ting on Vimeo.

September 27, 2011 Art, Frendy Says, Inspiration

 

Rap God Jay Z has always been known to speak nothing but the absolute truth in his raps so when he boasted “Im moving the Nets to BK…” in his club banger ‘Niggas In Paris’ with Kanye West you better believe that it was about to go down (Kevin Hart Voice!).  Earlier today, an event was held

    

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September 26, 2011 Celebrity, Frendy Says, Inspiration, Music

 

It’s a sad day for all Doritos Chips consumers across the country!  The popular festive snack’s creator Arch West has cease to exist at 97 years old in Dallas, Texas.  Mr. West was a marketing Vice President for Dallas-based Frito-Lay in 1991 and while on family vacation near San Diego  he founded a snack shack

    

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September 26, 2011 Celebrity, Frendy Says

 

Ever wanted to be a part of an exciting Rap music video?   Well here is your chance! Brooklyn based Rapper Presice is shooting the visuals for his club anthem ‘Get Ya Head Right’ at Greenhouse (one of NYC’s premier clubs) on Friday September 30th and you are all invited!

September 26, 2011 Frendy Says, Music

 

Earlier this evening fellow BAPE NYC coworker Gabriel Acevedo, 1/2 of the ninGa tuRdels, presented one of his latest nifty accessories for his mobile phone.  Check it out below!

September 25, 2011 BAPE, Comedy, Frendy Says