About Alvin aqua Blanco

Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men's Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented.

The 2022 Black Footwear Forum (BFF), formerly the African American Footwear Forum (AAFF), is going down this September in Detroit. The gathering aims to address issues of diversity in the world of footwear, and the list of attendees features a who’s who of creatives and talent in the business. The BFF is scheduled for Friday, […] The post 2022 Black Footwear Forum Goes Down In Detroit In September appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II officially hits your gaming systems in October, but players eager to get their hands on the latest shooter from the franchise will have access to the Beta in September. Playstation players will get first dibs followed by Xbox and PC users a week later. Infinity Ward dropped the intel […]

One of Allen Iverson‘s best  and more beloved takes on his signature sneaker is coming back. The Reebok Question Mid in the “Blue Toe” colorway is on the schedule. On Thursday (Aug. 4), Reebok announced that the Question Mid “Blue Toe” will release globally on August 19. A.I. rocked the model during his rookie season […]

You can't say Nike isn't savvy with the marketing. NikeCraft has announced an "ordinary shoe for extraordinary people," that happens to be designed by renowned contemporary artist Tom Sachs.

It’s understood that a man’s barber is one of the more important relationships in his life, just below parents, children, and significant others. Gillette Barber Council members and celebrity barbers Vince Garcia and Ray Santos are familiar with this important dynamic and how it only helps to keep their clientele looking fresh. Garcia and Santos recently […]

Tennis gear has always been highly fashionable, on and off the court. Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has the technical gear game down pact but its new performance-based tennis collection has the aesthetically pleasing looks to match.

Supreme has a thing for featuring Malcolm X, and we're not mad at it. The streetwear brand's latest collection features the work of renowned Harlem artist Roy DeCarava, and includes a hoodie and tee featuring a vivid black and white photograph of the slain Civil Rights activist.

The Will Smith slap of Chris Rock is still resonating, weeks later. The comedian's mother, Rosalie "Rose" Rock, recently addressed the incident, and she took it personally. 

Supreme just unveiled its new tees for Spring 2022, but there's only one that really matters. That would be the Lil Kim Tee that features the Queen Bee's iconic photo of her popping a squat.

The famed Harlem designer is collaborating with Gap, and it's as fresh as you should expect.

Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan are reportedly teaming up to star in and produce a sequel to the former's I Am Legend.

Virgil Abloh is coming to Brooklyn. The late, renowned designer's first posthumous exhibition will be landing at the Brooklyn Museum in the summer and will remain throughout the year.