I’ve never seen a hip hop performance by anyone before, but holy hell is it an experience. Recording artist COMMON performed with DJ IRIE at Ghostbar for the 944 Magazine NBA Allstar After-party on Sunday.  I was lucky enough to get a press pass to cover the event, and it was nothing short of amazing.  The rhythm of the room (not to mention obscene amount of basketball players, celebrities, and people) was something I haven’t seen since Mickey Avalon played at Ghostbar late last year.  Common has always been a pick of mine when it comes to hip hop, his musical genius is unique and has the power to make you move and smile, it was definitely the highlight of the night.  Check out the rest of the photos from the night HERE.

Photos By:  Dustin Hollywood

I am casual fan of the basketball. Of course, my passion is soccer and no team in the world for me is like Olympique Lyonnais…best team in the world for me, easy. But everyone here in France loves Mr. Tony Parker. All day “Tony Tony Tony” so I begin watching some years ago, and Spurs win alot, so I watch more and more. No problem.

This year, so upset. I watch but german bitch Dirk and Maveriks beat them alot every year I feel. I dont know what happen this year and I stay up until 6 in morning with my girlfriend Véronique to watch, and of course they lose. Hopefully no more “Tony Tony Tony” and they go back to Texas and shutup forever! I have big day today, taking my new camera to the streets. Jean-Jacques is excited for the new blog. Un Amour!

From timesoftheinternet.com:

It looks like Rihanna is moving on from Chris Brown. Rihanna was spotted at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills on Friday dining with Los Angeles Lakers player Andrew Bynum. This is the first time the 21 year old singer has been spotted on a date with someone since the whole incident with Chris Brown happened. Ever since the February 8 incident, which has left Brown charged with two felonies, he’s been an unpopular figure with many. Late Saturday night, Rihanna attended a party for LA Clipper Baron Davis at MyHouse. The party was being deejaed by DJ Cobra, who let it be known how he felt about Rihanna’s former flame, Brown.

“They looked very couple-y, sitting real close to each other in the car,” a source told X17.

(Photo courtesy of x17online.com)

I have a man-crush, and I’m not afraid to say it. He is the coolest guy I have ever met. OK, so I haven’t really ever met him but I feel like I know him. I’ve watched his performances, his interviews, all of his commercials, and I even wear his jersey to sleep when I’m lonely. I can even tell when he’s gotten a haircut just by a quick glance. I love Nike, he is Nike’s main man (sorry Bron). I love FC Barcelona, he’s practically their coach. I love the Lakers, Kobe bleeds purple and gold. I loved “Inside Man,” Kobe is doing a documentary with Spike Lee. And just when you thought there was trouble in Lakerland, homeboy goes off for 61 points and breaks (yet another) Jordan record. See where I am going with this? Kobe Bryant is the world’s coolest dude, and I love him.

Now, onto business. One of the products I wanted to get out before I went away for holiday was this very cool ball bag brought on by a collab between UNDFTD and Incase. Made from ballistic nylon, this bag features water bottle pockets, a removable shoe bag, messenger-style strap, multiple interior pockets, a hidden “stash” pocket, and completely separate ball storage so you can keep your lucky game ball away from you sweaty-ass clothes and towels. Regardless of it being primarily a basketball bag, I think it make a perfect gym bag all the way around. Available for purchase ($172) exclusively at UNDFTD LA or on their e-store