You can look forward to much more BLACKLISTED event coverage from us in the near future. Here are some photos of one of the most recent events we attended, because you already know a party ain’t party unless we are in it.

Just in case you didn’t know, Jay-Z has officially arrived. Add the New York Yankees to the growing list of those who have partnered with Hov. The cultural icon recently inked a deal with The Billion dollar baseball team to co-brand several pieces of merchandise. The limited edition hats, hoodies and t-shirts will be available from now until September 14th which is the date of the concert that he and Eminem will headline.

For the average Smugger the barbershop is considered holy ground. It’s more than just a place to get your haircut, it is a cultural cornerstone in which you can overhear anything from current events, sports talk, relationship advice, and religious debate. Your haircut is the most essential part of your wardrobe– Let me be the first to tell you that no piece of clothing can compare to a fresh edge up. It transforms your presentation from ashy to classy.

Adolf Hitler may have been descended from both Jews and Africans, DNA tests are indicating, the Daily Mail reported.

I know that your girl has been pressin you to the theaters to see this so called “Man Candy” flick (I have a funny feeling I am really going to regret that line later) however, we here at Smugger have some other incentives. Being the stylish, debonaire young men that we are, we saw it as irresponsible to not show some love to the fashion choices of the honorary Smuggers of the film Takers. The film boasts an all-star cast which warrants nothing less than the most top notch threads. Long time MTV writer/personality Shaheem Reid caught up with T.I. and Idris Elba to talk Takers & Fashion.

We spotted Mighty Mos in GQ Eye’s: Week in Style segment. Mos has been a trendsetter for a minute now, all the way down to the Anthony Hamilton beard, Mos always does him

I’m sure you have been overwhelmed with the news concerning this past weekend’s festivities regarding the Restoring Honor and the Reclaim the Dream rallies in D.C. You know The Smugger stays on our J.O. and we were there to cover the rally. There was much build up regarding the hostility that would be in the air, but in our opinion things were very euphoric. The only real confrontations I viewed could be attributed to the metro. First time metro riders, angry old ladies cussing people out, and some country bumpkins who had no idea where to go– pure comedy, I mean Eddie Murphy funny.

It’s a new day, life as we know it has changed. Change was the phrase being used a great deal by the masses to the point where it became a theme to them; now that theme is a lifestyle– a smug one at that. Change was the phrase adopted by our dear Commander-In-Chief, so I figured if it worked for him, what not for me?

If your in DC, come out to a networking Happy Hour at The Park at Fourteenth. Meet The Smugger crew, as well as the people behind many of your favorite blogs. DC you know how we get down.

Paraphrased in the words of my favorite rapper “Damn why they trying to stick us for our paper”. Yes indeed, bloggers have now turned what was once a platform to share your ideas and thoughts to a full fledged multi-million dollar business. Some blogs boast readerships of over 1 million and advertisers have taken notice. The beauty of blogs are that they are non-conventional and that proves to be advantageous and lucrative for businesses trying to expand business and reach a more widespread audience.

Miss Universe…It’s a beautiful thing. A beautiful thing.

The Smugger’s favorite director is back to his old tricks– directing critically acclaimed films, that showcase the stories of those untold. His latest project If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise is a follow up to his 2006 documentary When The Levees Broke both of which document the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the lives of the people that it affected. Check for the trailer inside.

People like free stuff and our folks at DLYDJ.com is celebrating their first year by giving away music.

The storied history of Brooklyn, New York is forever etched in urban folklore. No matter what part of the country, better yet the world that you are from; you know about Brooklyn. So much so that way before I had ever laid a foot in the burrough, I felt very familiar with the rugged yet soulful terrain. Bedford Stuyvesant serves as Hip-Hop’s Jerusalem and has bred some of the rap game’s most favored disciples.

A new album from the King of Pop will be unleashed in November.