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Brad Tramer (15) & Simon Vadas (14) reppin' Cleveland, Ohio form Collab Clothing. These are puttin' some serious work into there craft so support... Here goes just a couple of my personal favorites...

Goon Squad Crew...


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Premier x Nike SB Dunk Low Premium

In celebration of their 11th anniversary, Premier has teamed up with Nike SB to create a special Dunk Low. They tell the story of the shoe which takes its inspiration from where they reside in the Great Lakes and more specifically the western shore of Michigan. The embossed leather represents the pattern found on the Petoskey stone, which is a fossilized coral found almost exclusively in our region of the United States. The sole is a translucent deep blue, and when the light hits, transforms into a bright crystal blue. Much like when the sun shines on Lake Michigan. The soft grey suede and bright white textured swoosh represent the various clouds that roll across our shores.

All the Dunks sold through Premier will come with special Premier branded triple lace pack and insoles. The release date will be announced shortly.

See below for all the official images.

A Bathing Ape x Mark McNairy 1st Camo Canvas Saddle Shoes

A Bathing Ape and Mark Mcnairy team up for the second time and present for Summer 2012 the new 1st Camo Canvas Saddle Shoes. Featuring a mix of camo canvas and black pebble leather, the shoe sits on a white outer sole, perfect for the summer months. Priced at around $500, the shoes are coming to Bape Stores very soon. Heat for the summer.

Billionaire Boys Club x Mark McNairy Wing Tip Boots

Billionaire Boys Club teams up with Mark McNairy to create a Capsule Collection. Their first offering is released in the form of some pretty dapper footwear has been released. The classic high top wing tip boot comes in black with royal blue and red accents set on the outer sole, heel and on the tongue tag. Overall pretty easy to wear boots with some nice color hits. A black/yellow version, should be dropping soon as well.

The boots are now in stock at Colette.

Waiting For Lightning – A Documentary about Skateboarder Danny Way [trailer]

If anyone needed a doc' made about him this man ABSOLUTELY deserves it... 'Waiting for Lightning' is a feature length documentary film about skateboarding legend Danny Way. Directed by Jacob Rosenberg, Waiting for Lightning delves into Danny’s life story and the progression of the sport that he is a part of and the legend he has become. Can't wait try to watch somewhere in S.J.

Glass Smart Phone/Tablet by Andrew Solesbury

"The Glass Smart Phone/Tablet is a concept for the future smart phone; edge to edge, and totally transparent.

It has front and rear facing 3D cameras for tracking motion of both the scenery and the user. Together they can create fully tracked augmented reality, and couple with a 3D screen that needs no glasses, everything will look as if it is actually there.
The screen is also totally transparent. All the electronics are held in the tiny multifunctional on/off button, thanks to advances in microscopic electronic components."

'Please don't ever let this be a windows phone'

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Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2012

Forbes writer Zack Greenburg checks in on hip-hop’s wealthiest artists for 2012 and drops the list of the top 5 below......

1. Sean “Diddy” Combs ($550 million)

Diddy has remained a mainstream mainstay for 15 years thanks to his knack for self-promotion. Lately, he’s been channeling that energy toward Ciroc vodka, much to the benefit of his bank account: he receives double-digit millions annually as a share of the spirit’s profits. Better yet, he’s entitled to a nine-figure chunk of cash if Ciroc is ever sold. He also boasts stakes in clothing lines Sean John and Enyce, marketing firm Blue Flame, record label Bad Boy, a handful of tech startups and cable channel Revolt, slated for a 2013 debut—all of which means he’s well on his way to becoming hip-hop’s first billionaire.

2. Sean “Jay-Z” Carter ($460 million)

Unlike his fellow Forbes Five members, Jay-Z still churns out music and goes on tour—most recently with pal Kanye West—adding to his considerable war chest. He sold his Rocawear clothing label for $204 million in 2007 and signed 10-year $150 million deal with Live Nation in 2008, and also holds stakes in the New Jersey Nets, his 40/40 Club chain, ad firm Translation, cosmetics company Carol’s Daughter and other businesses.

3. Andre “Dr. Dre” Young ($260 million)

Fittingly, the bulk of this super-producer’s wealth comes from headphones. In August, handset maker HTC paid $300m to buy a 51% stake Beats Electronics, the company founded by Dr. Dre and Interscope chief Jimmy Iovine in 2008. Sources say each owned a third of the company before the deal, placing Dre’s cut at $85 million after taxes. The agreement also values his remaining stake at $100 million, which could increase rapidly as the company continues to expand.

4. Bryan “Birdman” Williams ($125 million)

The Cash Money Records cofounder would be higher on this list if he held sole ownership of his label, but he shares it with brother Ronald “Slim” Williams. The duo founded Cash Money two decades ago, inking very favorable $30 million distribution deal with Universal in 1998. The label’s value has soared with the success of rappers Drake, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne (who shares in the ownership of sub-label Young Money). There’s even more cash on the horizon—the label’s deal with Universal is up this summer, raising the prospect of a bidding war for the right to distribute Cash Money’s releases.

5. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson ($110 million)

The Queens-born rapper earned $100 million for his Vitaminwater stake in 2007, and then spent freely on cars and renovations to his Connecticut mansion, formerly owned by Mike Tyson. But a nice cushion remains from his back catalog, acting gigs and 50 Cent-themed videogames, books and clothes, as well as new headphone line SMS. Next up: an energy shot called Street King, which promises to feed hungry children—and 50’s bank account.

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Curren$y "Dirty Money"

Casual "Tears"

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