The Colin Kaepernick Nike ad has reignited the fire he started when he first kneeled for the anthem. This has been what seems to be a never-ending war on both sides. Some are calling him flat out disrespectful and unamerican. While others argue he’s everything America stands for. Either way, he’s sparking a conversation that needs to be kept alive.

Jason Whitlock doesn’t seem to think he’s holding the cards though. In the interview below he calls Kaepernick a “pawn in a game he doesn’t understand.” Claiming it’s a just all a PR stunt, that will eventually backfire.

He goes on to say that the left is using Kaepernick to “bring down” the NFL, because of what it represents. Likening the sport to the head of a snake, that people are trying to chop off. Saying it symbolizes “toxic masculinity.” I don’t want to be too opinionated but he talks about this like it’s a bad thing. Like removing the roots of a poisonous tree would harm our society. Toxic masculinity is just that. Toxic. So I can’t understand where he’s coming from, and neither could Van.

Take a look at the video below and tell us what you think. Is Kaepernick just a piece of a larger plot? Or is he really enacting change?

Ayanna Pressley has unseated 10 term incumbent Michael Capuano in this year’s Democratic primary election. Pressley is set to make history, becoming the first black woman in Congress if she gets elected into office. After a long grassroots campaign, and beating the odds around every corner, it seems like “change is on the way”

Pressley stepped up to the plate in one of the most tumultuous political climates. At a time when people are demanding change, she is promising to do just that for her constituents. She calls for actions like the impeachment of Trump and the demolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Pressley states “this district and these times demand more than just an ally, they demand an advocate and a champion.” By shaking the liberal ground she has held true to her slogan “change can’t wait.”

Pressley is joining the likes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who ousted the Democratic House incumbent in New York, and Andrew Gillium who beat the odds for governor in Florida. Both of which, overcame the obstacle of being the underdog. Furthermore, by expressing herself as very liberal and outspoken, she sets herself apart from the previous Representative.

All in all, congratulations are in order for the trailblazer. Check out her speech below, and let us know what you think.

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J. Cole has finally released the lineup for his first ever Dreamville Festival. Though many of the names are no surprise. There are some artists that may come as a shock to Cole fans.

For the festival, he’s included musicians from his own label like Bas, JID, Earthgang, Cozz, Lute, Ari Lennox, and Omen. And on top of that lyrical powerhouse, he’s thrown in some big names like Nelly, Big Sean, and more notably Young Thug, who is known to go against the grain. Cole obviously plans on bringing the R&B house down with names like SZA and Teyana Taylor. But he’s also got something for the young bloods that need their rap fix with artists like YBN Cordae and Rich Tha Kid.

From the looks of it, he’s got a little something for everybody. You can get your tickets for the festival, set to take place Sept. 15, here.

Check out the new song by breakout artist Kershey “I Know #IKWTDWI” below, and tell us what you think.

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After establishing himself as a founding member of the Raider Klan, rapper RE77 – pronounced RELL, recently released his project [RA8N].

For this project RE77 expects fans to be looking for a deeper meaning in his music while still getting that turn up vibe his fans have come to expect from his tracks and fellow Raider Klan rappers as he releases the song, “Dip.”

Keeping with the theme of using entendres or double meanings throughout his music RE77 will make fans look deeper into the meaning of his project RA8N, which stands for [Reigning. Against. Infinite. Negativity.]

“The project is called [RA8N], that 8 is an infinity sign flipped over and the infinity sign is part of the acronym. It means Reigning. Against. Infinite. Negativity. I pretty much based it on how I have been feeling. I’m heading out to Canada with the head of my label to start on another project with a different mindset, where I can get a whole different view of life,” RE77 said. “All my records got double entendres that people miss because I rap too fast and they may not be listening to all the lyrics like they used to – people not thinking about the records like that. My records are mix of meaning and that turn up music, so you have to pay attention.”

While speaking about his upcoming album, RE77 spoke on the passing of XXXtentacion, who was closely affiliated with the Raider Klan and is well known for having lived with Denzel Curry and the Raider Klan’s infamous U.L.T. house for a period of time.

“I will never deny that I was never a part of Raider Klan I will never act like it wasn’t a big deal. I will never act like I don’t appreciate it. I will never act like I’m not going to reference it if its brought up. I will never act like I’m a fake about it. I still respect the same people from it – the fans and the artist – each artist that was part of the movement. And each artists whether it was a disagreement about being part of the movement or any disagreements about that I don’t discredit anyone in it,” RE77 said. “Because at the end of the day a lot of people’s favorite underground artists came from this movement. I didn’t know what it was when it started and it was a something great. It put everyone in position to be what they wanted to be and not a bartender.”

Having had a tough Summer after losing people close to him like XXXtentacion, RE77 is looking to find peace in Canada as he works on his new project with in-house producers and his label-mates with Gold Bricks Ent.

“I met XXX through Curry and I was around when XXX and Ski Mask the Slump God started pumping out to the shows and they ended up living with Curry. It was a like a get away where you could create and you weren’t judged and we did this shit from the beginning.

“With him he was hard headed bro. Me being me I’m always in the middle and I wasn’t forcefully in the middle, but obviously social-wise I am a mediator. If I am able to do my part, as far as knowing people in the group, I’m going to do my part unless I don’t agree with something, like if its some shit that’s pointless, but I’m gonna end up trying to solve some shit,” RE77 explained.

Part of the pain of losing XXX was that him and RE77 had recently worked out some of their issues before XXX passed away.

“All our issues and all that shit started with some altercation bullshit with Raider Klan, I felt like he was trying to insert himself in it for the wrong reasons, but I can’t really judge nobody or their intentions neither so I can’t say what I thought was right. But it was how I was thinking at that time, and now know what I do, I wouldn’t have done that,” RE77 explained. “Its just the way he was moving, he didn’t understand that it was way more serious than how he thought it was because he never knew what I knew when he was doing some shit. You feel me?”

“It was at least two occasions where I was like listen dammit! Why am I going out of my way for you? He was always doing some shit and I was trying to save him. I had only knew him for a few months and it was like every time he was doing some shit, but I was trying to help him and save him subconsciously because that’s what I do. It’s pointless to argue and I tried to help him morally understand situations.”

“I peeped a lot of the shit that he had to say. It’s just weird not only because of the people that it affected. It’s like how many times do you speak to somebody before they really understand? Like me him and a lot of other people I know were at a point to where we could speak to each other on another level. Like him being one of those people trying to understand and get past the bullshit and how that shit happened when it happened, that shit was lame as fuck man. Its just part of the bullshit that people gotta learn to avoid man. Learn to avoid it dog.”

Earlier this year, Busta Rhymes added Brooklyn MC Prayah to his The Conglomerate label. Coming off the unofficial remix to Tory Lanez “Shooters,” Prayah steps out with brand new visuals for “Bad Man Ting” featuring Toni Steelz.

Armed with his nasal-pitch vocals and laid back flow, the newest spitter to Busta’s crew talks greasy about Pirus’, cocaine, gun-talk, and his paranoia. The Last American D Boy-directed video is simple, and finds Prayah on his BK shit with his fellow hustlers and body-snatchers.

In addition to being Belizean and blessed with raw rhymes, there’s much to soon know about Prayah, however, hip-hop heads are look forward to hearing more from the rapper with the heavenly name.

We’ve all known DJ Khaled to dibble and dabble in a little bit of everything. He is literally most well known for shouting his name on other people’s songs. And on top of that has some of the best collabs that we’ve ever heard. Khaled makes some of the best moves and investments. Whether it be music, or something else, he usually has the Midas touch. This furniture line rings of the same success.

The pieces are just as flamboyant and extra as he is. Boasting studded upholstery and gold accents, it is definitely lavish. But, if your looking for affordability this might not be your cup of tea. With just one couch coming in at $1,600 it is definitely on the pricier side. Although, if we know anything about DJ Khaled it’s that he’s all about quality. So I’m sure the pieces are well worth the price tag.

Everything on the site is designed by him. He’s got 5 collections all sporting a vast array of furniture and accessories. DJ Khaled has included pieces for every room including offices and dens, so it’s very universal. The biggest selling point of the whole line though? A Throne. DJ Khaled has given us regular folks a chance to be just as extra as he is. On the site, they describe the chair as “ICONIC,” and “truly a manifestation of success, wealth and a well-blessed home.”

DJ Khaled is selling We The Best Home online, and they also have a location in Pembroke Pines, in case you need to feel the vibe before you buy. You can check out the options here and determine for yourself if it’s in the budget for this year’s renovations.