In the past three decades, Compton, California has raised some of hip-hop’s greatest stars, and lyricist Problem is ensuring his name will be remembered among them. "Coffee & Kush Vol. 2," the second installation of his mixtape trilogy, solidly makes that case. While he went ...read more
On September 18th, Toosii released his latest album, "Poetic Pain" through South Coast Music Group. Toosii has been extremely busy in 2020, dropping three albums thus far, including "Platinum Heart," which reached the number one spot on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart. The ...read more
The human body is Sasha Masiuk’s canvas. When approached with a project, she assesses every person as an individual and analyzes them to create a design that is harmonious with their unique form. Her process isn’t a matter of copy-and-pasting a drawing onto the client’s body, but ...read more
A wise man once said, "Cheeseburgers are the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast." While I'm not sure that statement can be backed up by a glance at the Food Pyramid or by a consultation with your personal trainer, one bite into a juicy burger will convince you to abandon all ...read more
Disney Princesses are among some of the most popular characters in the company's history, earning many millions at the box office and even more in merchandise sales. Since the first Disney Princess, Snow White, made her debut in 1937, 11 more Princesses have joined the official ...read more
For the first time in history, the Supreme Court of Japan has ruled that it is not illegal to tattoo without a medical license. The case at question involved a 32-year-old tattoo artist named Taiki who had been fined 150,000 Yen (a little more than $1,400) after tattooing three ...read more
Following his directorial debut with 1985's "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Tim Burton released another smash hit, 1988's "Beetlejuice." "Beetlejuice" follows a married couple named Barbara and Adam Maitland, who soon discover they are recently deceased ghosts trapped in their own ...read more
In 1991, artist and writer Naoko Takeuchi created the manga "Sailor Moon." And just one year later in 1992, it was adapted by Toei Company into the anime millions around the world know and love. "Sailor Moon" follows an ordinary school girl named Usagi Tsukino who learns that ...read more
Erotic art has been a facet of nearly every civilation for centuries, appearing everywhere from the Paleolithic cave paintings to the ruins of Pompeii. Social media allows artists to share their work and gain notoriety like never before; however, the biggest problem in their path ...read more
Today is National Pet Bird Day! OK, we know, every day is national something something, but it gives us a good excuse to post some really beautiful bird tattoos. Not to mention, it also gives your humble writer an opportunity to rant about the horrors of having a bird in the ...read more
Long before we had Instagram models, pin-ups ruled the mid-20th century. Pin-up modeling began during the late 1800s but found popularity during the 1940s and '50s. It earned its name because the posters were designed to be pinned onto a wall and were commonly sold in magazines, ...read more
Shoreline Mafia have always done things their own way. This is exceedingly evident as they’ve been a known commodity for years, but it wasn’t until this summer that they finally released their debut album, “Mafia Bidness.” For decades there has been a tried-and-true formula used ...read more
Neo-traditional is one of the most sought after styles worldwide, largely because it's extremely versatile. Unlike more rigid styles like American traditional or Japanese, there are many different interpretations of neo-traditional. Neo-traditional takes inspiration from the ...read more
Zhavia Ward grew up surrounded by music and her family supported her aspirations from day one. Ward picked up her love for music from her mother, who’d sang lead in a metal band called Xenoterra. And when it came time for Ward to choose her own path, there was no question she’d ...read more
Back in 2003, Canadian author Peter H. Reynolds published the childrens' book "The Dot." The book follows a child named Vashti who says she cannot draw, but her teacher urges her to draw a dot on a piece of paper. The next day, Vashti discovers that the teacher has framed her dot ...read more
This week's Inked Girl is the lovely and stunning Brooke Lynn. This beauty has an amazing collection of ink and has us hypnotized by her stunning baby blues. Take a look at some of her sexiest sets, shots and selfies in the gallery below, then for even more Brooke Lynn, check her ...read more
On Sunday night, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott showed that he had a little bit of Terrell Owens in him. Back when Owens was playing for the Cowboys each week was filled with speculation about what wild touchdown celebration the enigmatic wideout would perform if he ...read more
These days, there are tons of tattoo styles to choose from and if you're unsure, the possibilities can be pretty overwhelming. Say, for example, you want to get a tattoo of a rose. Well, you can virtually go in any direction with that idea—from a hyper detailed color realism ...read more
Sneakers and tattooed girls, two things that are right in this messed up world of ours. Dev Krystal kicks off the September issue with some of the hottest kicks of the season, all while looking drop dead gorgeous in a classic Rolls Royce convertible. Check out her sexy spread in ...read more
By Erin O'Donnell Since their debut in 1963, Marvel’s “X-Men,” created by comic book legends Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, has won fans the world over with the 250+ unique characters littering the series and the intercut storylines tackling themes of oppression and the fight for basic ...read more
Marilyn Manson is the human embodiment of chaos. Countless twists and turns define his 30-year career, as he has gone from shock rocker to Antichrist, painter to actor. Each stage of Manson’s oeuvre could fill a tome—the only constant is that Manson’s next move is never what you ...read more
BJ Betts has spent much of his life roving the world, both as a tattoo artist and while serving in the military. Throughout most of his journey, tens of thousands of miles traversed all around the globe, Betts has relied on a trusty pair of Vans to get him where he’s going. To ...read more
Since the jump, "Steven Universe" has been a groundbreaking series. After working as a writer and storyboard artist for "Adventure Time," Rebecca Sugar came up with the idea for a show of her own and with 2013's "Steven Universe," became the first woman to independently create a ...read more
These days, when we hear about public figures we think about the Kardashians, a Hollywood actor or whoever is hot in the rap scene. However, in the grand scheme, it takes a lot more than millions of Instagram followers or a hit song to make an impact on history. You need to ...read more
Over the years, Cartoon Network has released a number of shows that have had a great impact on popular culture including "The Powerpuff Girls," "Dexter's Laboratory," and "Johnny Bravo." From 2010-2018, Cartoon Network ran one of their most prolific and popular animated programs ...read more
Beginning at age 5 or 6, Eric Bellinger dreamed of becoming a professional football player and spent his entire adolescence working toward this goal. However, athleticism wasn’t the only talent he was given. As a kid he was always singing in the church—not because he wanted to, ...read more
Today, you don't need a record label to become a pop star. Heck, you don't even need a radio station to pick up your song anymore. Instead, musicians worldwide are gaining acclaim by posting their songs to TikTok. This is how Mothica, a burgeoning pop singer, earned mainstream ...read more
In 2020, we live in a world where the nerds have taken over. Once relegated to the fringe of the entertainment world, science fiction and fantasy have become the mainstream. None of this would have ever happened if it wasn't for Gene Rodenberry's "Star Trek." The original series ...read more
When you hear a tattoo artist works like a sloth, this is rarely a good thing. Sloths are known for being the slowest animals in the world, moving at a glacial speed of 0.003 miles per hour—if they even move at all. Sloths inhabit tropical rain forests in South and Central ...read more
There once was a time, many years back, when Justin Bieber's tattoos were a laughingstock among tattoo aficionados. Not only did he get every possible cliché tattoo—artists love doing compasses—but a lot of his work wasn't of the greatest quality. (We're trying to be nice) It's ...read more
This week's Inked Girl is Megan Drawdy. This seductive siren is heating up Houston and we're all a sucker for a beautiful blonde, am I right? Take a look at some of her hottest sets, selfies and shots in the gallery below. Then for even more of this babe, check her out on Inked ...read more
"Riverdale" has been one of the most watched teen shows since its premiere in 2017. But did you know this series is actually based on a comic book series that was first created in 1941? That's right, almost 80 years ago, publisher John L. Goldwater, artist Bob Montana and writer ...read more
Skulls. They're something that we see throughout film, music, fashion and of course, tattooing. Perhaps the reason why we are drawn to the visual is that they're fairly universal, no matter who you are or what you look like, your skull is pretty much the same as everyone else's. ...read more
WIth the start of the NFL season fast approaching, so much remains up in the air. Will they be able to finish the season? Should they even be playing in the first place? What will happen when a player gets COVID? One thing that cannot be questioned is the passion of NFL fans. ...read more
Before shooting her very first pornographic scene, Honey Gold was overcome with nerves. Her stomach trembled with butterflies, her palms sweated and her heart beat like jackhammer. As she waited to be called onto set, she watched a scene being filmed right in front of her and in ...read more
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood and has been in many of the top films for the past three decades. DiCaprio got his start with a few small television and movie parts in the late 1980s and early 1990s, then gained mainstream acclaim in 1993's ...read more
We've become very used to celebrities tattooing the "jobstopper" areas (face, neck and hands)—after all, their jobs typically aren't in jeopardy if they decide to get tattooed. Demi Lovato broke her jobstopper virginity many years ago, after getting several tattoos on her hands, ...read more
Stitches aren't going to help heal this rapper's face, that shit's permanent. That's the point. Stitches, the Miami-based rapper behind hits like "Molly Cyrus," already had an extensive collection of face tattoos when he visited tattoo artist Omar Fame on Wednesday. Fame added a ...read more
Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is one of the most celebrated superheros in comic book history and his story began in 1939 when he appeared in "Detective Comics" #27. Unlike DC superheros like Superman or Wonder Woman, Batman possesses no superhuman abilities. Instead, Batman ...read more
In hip-hop, iced-out chains, bands of Benjamins and custom Lamborghinis are flaunted as a signifier that you’ve made it big, and the best way to get there is by being yourself. The key to building a long-lasting career is authenticity—rappers who put out a fake persona to their ...read more
My mother always told me, if you have something to say, say it with knuckle tattoos. OK, my mother never actually said that, but the point stands. All of us, every single one of us, should read more than we do. It doesn't really matter what you read, just, in the words of a ...read more
These days, there's 3D everything. 3D printing, 3D movies and 3D modeling have changed our world. But what about 3D tattooing? Tattoo artists have been working to create the illusion of a 3D tattoo for decades and many of these pieces would have you fooled. However, no one does ...read more
Just looking at Hailey Bieber, you might be surprised to learn that she's a tattoo lover. But upon closer inspection, you'll learn that she's the queen of teeny tiny tattoos. Hailey Bieber has over twenty tattoos, but they're all ultra small. She's visited some of the top micro ...read more
As a very young child, I never truly appreciated the summer. Before I started to go to school, summer was merely that period of the year when I'd want to go play at Greg's house because his family was rich enough to have air conditioning. Then, all of a sudden, my entire mindset ...read more
As a New Yorker, I've become accustomed to the city's 280+ skyscrapers, as I frequently walk by the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and New York Times Building while meandering through Midtown. But, for someone who lives outside of a major metropolitan area, I can ...read more
It's been 57 years since Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Dr. King's words still resonate today, as does his dream of a better America. On Friday, the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington ...read more
This week's Inked Girl is the seductive and sensual Lexlluger. This babe has a banging bod, badass ink and some of the prettiest pearly whites we've ever seen. We've collected some of Lex's sexiest shots, sets and selfies in the gallery below, check out this babe and for even ...read more
Religious art is commonly found throughout tattooing, from portraits of the Virgin Mary to praying hands to crosses. One of the most frequently tattooed Catholic designs is the sacred heart, which has been featured in religious art for many centuries. Sacred hearts are often ...read more
It only takes one song for an artist to make it big. Cardi B was once dismissed as a Vine star with marginal fame until “Bodak Yellow” hit the airwaves and in the blink of an eye she became a household name. Prior to releasing his 2019 single “Roxanne,” Arizona Zervas had a ...read more
wifisfuneral has been in the underground hip-hop scene for some time now and released a number of projects before signing with a major label. Now, he's releasing his debut album on 8/28 and ready to share his "Pain?" with the masses. Take a look at our exclusive interview with ...read more
