A3C Hip Hop Festival 2016 – Day 1 #A3C2016
Day One began with a predawn trip to Love Field off two hours of sleep. It went surprisingly smooth; from a short line at curbside checkin, to a surprising short line at the airport Whataburger to getting a second row aisle seat which allowed me to be the second off the plane. My first stop […]
“Our Demise 2016” – Presidential Debate #1 Recap
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures during the presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (Rick T. Wilking/Pool via AP) NYDB515 “Our Demise 2016” – Presidential Debate #1 Recap by: @CPLocalCeleb/Chris Panayiotou Last night, on the road to “Our Demise 2016,” we made a […]
COSIGN Sports: So Just How Much Does Kaepernick Get For Jersey Sales?
So Just How Much Does Kaepernick Get For Jersey Sales? Words by: Chris P. | @cplocalceleb Recently, the NFL’s Colin Kaepernick has raised his national profile and stirred up quite the controversy by deciding to sit for the national anthem before his football games. As I’m sure everyone already knows, this was a protest of […]
COSIGN Hustle: Five Tips for the Overeager Entrepreneur
#COSIGNHustle: Five Tips for the Overeager Entrepreneur Words By: Chris P. | @cplocalceleb I guess I just created a new term, the “Overeager Entrepreneur.” It’s a label that I’ve fit into for a long time, as I wanted to get involved with any business venture (or hustle) that I thought could generate some revenue. Having […]
President Obama Cosigns Leon Bridges with Summer Playlist
DFW’s own Leon Bridges landed a spot on President Obama’s summer playlist with his single “Smooth Sailin” from his debut album Coming Home. Obama, who has impeccable taste in neo-soul, released his playlist today on twitter. The list also features a wide range of talent including Chrisette Michele, Chance the Rapper, Janelle Monae and Wale, […]
Sikwitit’s Shine (+ Some Cyphers) | @iamsikwitit
Sikwitit’s Shine (+ Some Cyphers) By: Chris P: Local Celeb Thursday night, High & Tight Barbershop hosted Dallas’ own producer Sikwitit’s XXL Placement Celebration. (Side note: If you have never been to High & Tight, it is quite the venue, as the front is a barbershop, but if you walk through a door disguised as […]
Making America “Great” Again | @CPLocalCeleb
Making America “Great” Again by Chris Panayiotou | @CPLocalCeleb It’s Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021. President Trump has won a landslide re-election over Kanye West and new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Ted Nugent, is administering the oath of office for his second term. The world, particularly the U.S., has changed drastically. An overwhelming […]
Marley Family Reunites for the First Time in 10 Years
The Marley name has become synonymous with a lot of things; reggae, hairstyles, and smoking to name a few. The influence of Bob Marley is seen worldwide, but it isn’t often that we get to witness it in his family. Not because the legacy isn’t there (it definitely is), but because we’ve rarely see them all […]
The Weeknd & Belly: When Music and Politics Intersect
It’s weird. We’ve entered a generation on instant gratification, and we are often told to speak our minds. Our voices are no longer only heard from our mouths from which they originated, but instead from social media, think pieces, and our actions. The Weeknd and RocNation artist, Belly, let their voice rang loudly when they […]
Dondria Nicole Drops Two New Singles
DFW Native, Dondria, has finally released new music. We first heard her in 2006 on YouTube as she flawlessly sang covers in her home while scarfing down food. Fast forward a few years later, she was signed to Jermaine Dupri’s famous label, So So Def. After releasing her mega hit, “You’re The One,” she slowly […]
Life Lessons Learned from Azealia Banks
Although at the moment, life lessons and Azealia Banks do not seem to go hand in hand, there is a lot to be learned from her recent actions. Banks is known for twitter rants, or rants in general. She’s very outspoken and has an opinion on almost everything. This isn’t a bad thing. In fact, […]
5 Reasons Riley Curry Has Stolen Our Hearts
Golden State Warriors’ superstar, Stephen Curry, is the first unanimously selected MVP in the NBA. Everyone loves an underdog, and Stephen Curry is exactly that. He didn’t go to a prominent D1 University with a household name, nor is he one of the top ten salaried players in the NBA. He is as humble, yet as […]