[Watch] Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ Trailer

I was just recently asked to play Grand Theft Auto 4 by a 9-year old. I figured I’d join em and when I did, I was appalled to see how much the game has been modified. At the same time, I was amazed at how good of a reckless driver the kid was. He knew all the codes to re-up on expensive cars, guns and was well-versed in assaulting by-standers on the streets. He even told me to cover my eyes when the half-naked lady appeared on the screen.

I mean, I like driving and shooting people in a game as much as the next person, but this shouldn’t be a kid’s passion by any means. Of course, this is just a game, but the reality is that everything in the game is a reflection of some incident that has taken place in someone’s life. I honestly feel like a kid could play this so much that the violence around them would feel as fake as the game.

GTA just keeps getting more real as the years progress. And here comes the 5th edition. This is as real as it gets!

Watch GTA 5 Trailer HERE

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DJWillieShakes

Top 10 Films That Will Change Your Mind

As most of you know, I am a visual anthropologist. I not only study visual representations of culture, but I am also an ethnographic documentary filmmaker. That being said, I love films. I grew up making films with my father, attending international film fests, and I currently intern for Chicago’s International Children’s Film Fest. I believe films have the power to change our lives. At this critical time in American culture and politics, I think it’s a good idea to reflect on some great films that never go out of style. Check out this list; then go check out these films, and tell me what you think. It just might change your life!!

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Ife

LA Vs. War: Art for Peace in the Hope Era

As a follow up to the original LA Vs. WAR show held in April 2008, the PEACE Photo Project is collaborating again with LA Vs. WAR II to bring another revolutionary three-day experiential art exhibition and cultural event to Los Angeles. LA Vs. War II: Art for Peace in the Hope Era returns from September 9th through the  11th, commemorating the ten-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a massive group art exhibition in Downtown Los Angeles at the Vortex Philanthropic Space.

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The Editor

Kobe’s Drew League Game Winner

With all the drama surrounding the NBA lockout, NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant, Brandon Jennings and Hakim Warrick have been spotted all over summer league playgrounds across America. Los Angeles Lakers’ MVP shooting guard Kobe Bryant is the latest star to make a splash at the Watts Drew League in California. Check out Kobe’s game winning performance below:

Alvin Willis established the Drew League in 1973 with only six teams and since the league is one of the biggest in Cali, Willis believed it could be a place for young men and women of South Central Los Angeles to learn life lessons through basketball. The Drew League’s goal was to help young people form meaningful relationships on the court that would spill over into the neighborhood, as well as build an institution that would bring top local high school, college, and pro players back to the community.

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Terrell Thomas

#NewMusic: Melanie Fiona “4 A.M.”

Rico Love and Melanie Fiona decided to get together and produce this bad baby. Shouts Out to Earl & Eric, my MKE homies. It’s 5 a.m. here on the WestCoast by the way! #TTLO
Does This Song Make You Wanna Jump?

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DJWillieShakes