(video) Top Ten Plays of the 2010 NBA Finals....

Listen up fellas (and ladies) I gotta be honest: I'm still suffering from withdrawal....damn I need some NBA Action. For those of you that can relate, checkout the top plays from this years Finals...November will be here soon!!

(Video) DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" Remix...

My City: Freshness From LIVESTOCK...

As one of Toronto's Premier sneaker boutiques, LIVESTOCK has an amazing selection of dead stock kicks, exclusive apparel and limited edition collectibles....

 Flip the page for a look at the new sh_t...

The BoonDocks, Season 3, Episode 9

The Best of the 2010 #BET Awards...#AliciaKeys, #KanyeWest, #NickMinaj, #Drake, #ChrisBrown, #DirtyMoney)

Chris Brown Gets Emotional...

Are You Serious: #G20 Madness hits #Toronto

The streets of  Toronto turned into a warzone last weekend as G20 protesters, militants and citizens clashed with police. I won't give my personal opinion on who was right/wrong during any of these altercations. I'll let the clips speak for themselves...

Inauguration day...My Presidential Address...

You never get a second chance to make a 1st impression. For some, its either a hit or miss. Love at first sight. 15 minutes of fame. In the Hip Hop blogsphere, Graffiti Written is one of a million sites competing for your attention. Most are trash, some are inspiring and others toil in obscurity.

Welcome to Independence Day. Monday, June 28th, 2010. This blog is for the sneaker collector, who gets a rush off the scent of a new pair of dead stock "unavailable in stores" kicks. This blog was created for Hip Hop, the desire for intelligent coverage of our music, politics and culture. This blog is dedicated to everyone with a fashion forward state of mind. Most importantly, it is dedicated to you. You're the reason everything that you see and read on this site is possible. I thank you for your support and will strive to continue to deliver quality content with a sense of humor and a Toronto twist.

I want to take a moment and recognize 3 people who made this blog possible:

Special K: Thank you for motivating me to do what I love doing. This site wouldnt exist without you. You mean the world to me

Leah (Bombsteez.com): Thank you for building this remarkable blog for me, from scratch. Your talent is limitless and I cant wait to see what else you have in store.

Tay'Lanee: Your writing skills are amazing. Thanx for all your support. Youre a Boston Celtics fan, but I wont hold that against you...lol

To anyone who I failed to recognize, hold tight...I aint getting impeached anytime soon, lol

Peace!

Toronto...Forever...

My City: #Brooklyn Meet #Toronto: The Showcase

In Case You Missed it: #Drake & #NickiMinaj Performing "Bed Rock" On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jay-Z & Eminem Perform "Renegade" On David Letterman!

Whats in my Ipod: #Jadakiss "Top 5 Dead Or Alive"

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Whats in My Ipod: Whiteowl "Drop That 124"

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Casual Friday Kicks: ETNIES X CALLOWAY X CHOCOLATE

Devine Calloway is bringing etnies and Chocolate skateboards together for the brand’s first joint project! This royal blue mid-top beauty is offset with a red and yellow ankle flash, with graphics inspired by none other than 70s P-Funk stars – Parliament. There's a board as well. Time to 'Get up for the Downstroke', but only in your finer skate shops.

Casual Friday Kicks: CONVERSE SKIDGRIP HI (HUF X 1HUND(RED))

Team HUF have joined the fight against AIDS in Africa by contributing to the Converse 1HUND(RED) artists project. Lending their creative talents to the Skidgrip hi, Keith Hufnagel and Hanni El Khatib have created a simple monochrome upper covered in an ‘H’ repeat pattern that references vintage skate graphics and type. “We wanted to reference the skate and surf vibe of the 1980s and the Skidgrip was a great, authentic foundation.” The shoe will be available from October 3rd, with a percentage of the net wholesale price going to AIDS relief in Africa.

Whats in my Ipod: #TreySongz "Jacking For Beats" (Best Of Trey Songz Freestyles)

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Summer Kicks for My Chic... (NIKE AIR FEATHER HIGH)

The Nike Air Feather sneaker looks eerily like a jacked-up Air Force One, and seems much more weighty than its delicate name suggests! With added support in the ankle and a strap tight system in place, you know you'll be flying high in these sweet moonboots!

In Case You Missed it: Eminem & Jay-Z - Perform "Renegade" For David Letterman

Whats in My Ipod: #NickiMinaj "The Official White Label"

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#TheBoondocks, Season 3, Episode 8

Casual Week; 5 T's Guaranteed To Get Ya Fired....

If you work in a stuffy 9-5 like myself, you look forward to casual friday's. Rip off that tie, hang up the blazer and send those slacks to the dry cleaners. Denim and sneakers are a must, but what should shirt you choose? Well, definately NOT one of these....

Eye Candy: Nicole Scherzinger Maxim Photoshoot (Video)

(Video) J.Cole "Who Dat"

Tech Toys: Louis Vuitton Tambour Spin Time (flylyf.com)

Ok, Im going to be honest with ya'll: Im not quite sure how to read this watch! LMAO! All I can say for sure is that its PAINFULLY outta my price range...but I want it! Time to get my hustle on...here's some clarity from Diego @ Flylyf.com:

This tambour spin time watch has no hour hands, instead they use a system of rotating cubes. That is, at any given hour, 11 of the 12 cubes are “blank” and one cube shows you what hour it is. One drawback is its price — $47,000. you need deep pockets for this one….

My City: "Fashionably Yours" (Designer Consignment Boutique) #Toronto

This is one of my girls hidden treasures in downtown Toronto. Fashionably Yours is a consignment boutique with cutting edge trends and one of a kind pieces.

Eye Candy: #Beyonce's L'Oreal Commercial (video)

Whats In My Ipod: #Methodman "The Meth Massacre mixed by Dj Iron Sparks "

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Live on Stage: #Ludacris & #Ciara Perform "Ride It" @ Birthday Bash 15

Weekend Wrap:( #TonyYayo, #FatJoe, #Diddy, #Game & #TeairraMarie)

Whats good Team! Another Fathers Day weekend is in the books and its the official 1st day of summer. Time to kick back and enjoy a couple interesting developments from the world of Hip Hop...

(Video) 2010 NBA Finals "Mini-Movie" Game 7

Im still on a natural high after watching the Lakers win thier 16th NBA Championship on thursday night. For those of you suffering from withdrawl (like myself), checkout this awesome mini movie of Game 7...

Eye Candy: #Trina - The Source Magazine Photoshoot (video)

Checkout a behind the scenes look at Trina during her recent photo shoot with The Source Magazine

#Drake - "Thank Me Later" (Album Review)

Anticipation. Expectations. Performance. As I sit here and think about an epic game 7 in the NBA Finals, I reflect on how the greats (Kobe, Jordan, Magic) responded to pressure. They are revered for their ability to deliver when the spotlight is blinding, when the world is watching. For the past 2 years, Ive watched my fellow Torontonian Drake explode into a household name. Blessed with charisma, talent and impressive marketing, He is posed to lead his peers and stake his claim as the very best of his generation. June 15th, 2010 will forever be considered as Drakes personal "game 7". Does he deliver...?

Get Fresh: June edition!

Here's a simple outfit for those "Git up' Get out & Get something" Days of Summer:

COLOR DENIM BRAND X SHORTS $49.00

NIKE AUTO FLIGHT HIGH SNEAKERS $90.00

WALK OF LIFE TEE $14.99


EXCHANGE WATCH $80.00

NEW ERA HAWKS 5950 $26.99

All clothes featured are available @ Dr. Jays.com. Click the link on the side...

Whats in My Ipod: The Cool Kids "Tacklebox"

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2010 Puerto Rican Day Parade (#Diddy, #Fabolous, #RickRoss, #RedCafe, #BustaRhymes)

#TheBoonDocks, Season 3, Episode 7

Tech Toys: USB Typewriter for the #IPAD

Now, Im not quite sold on the IPAD just yet, but it does look like a great alternative to my beat up Dell Insprion!! Check out this new accessory...

Are you Serious: Vince Young (NFL Quarterback) Giving An Employee A Busted Lip At A Strip Club In Dallas!

Music Video: #Ludacris feat #TreySongz, "Sex Room" (Dirty Version)

Weekend Wrap (#Dipset reunion, #BigPun Lives, #Fab wanted by cops)

Hey guys, I had a great birthday weekend and Im feeling awesome...so lets get back to bizness!

Diplomatic Unity!

The Dipset reunion has finally taken place as Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Freekey Zekey and Juelz Santana have all linked up for a photo shoot in Brooklyn, New York this weekend

Full Figures: New from House of Dereon...

Summer Time Dress

Sleeveless dress features a square neckline, adjustable ties at shoulders and an allover printed pattern. Details include rouched accenting and a lurex embroidered logo at front hem. $79.00

Laced Tee
Stunning cap sleeve tee features a v-neckline accented by lace-up detail, a studded graphic at front and a foil logo at upper back. $49.00

Royal Embossed Ankle Jean

Sexy ankle jean features a button/zip fly closure, 5 pocket style and contrast topstitching. Back patch pockets feature raised fleur-de-lis. Logo charm affixed at back looped waistband. $79.00

Click the House of Dereon link to the left for exclusive offers...

Music Video: #Wiz Khalifa "Mezmorized"

Whats in my Ipod...#DjWhiteOwl "WhiteOwl, Drop That: 123"

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Friday Hip Hop Report: (#JayZ, #Plies, #Beanie, #TonyYayo, #Drake, #Dipset)

Its Friday, 2morrows my birthday...and I ain't got sh_t to do. Just playing the day with the Mrs., it don't get no better. Alright, back to business. Wow, what a busy week in this Rap world thing of ours, eh? Lets dive right in...
  
Jigga aint dead yet... 

Rap mogul Jay-Z has explained why retirement talk is nothing more than gossip and how he is still competing at the same pace as artists like Lil Wayne in the new Rolling Stone issue.

Hip Hop Legends...BigDaddyKane: The Original King Of #Brooklyn

Birth name	Antonio Monterio Hardy
Born	September 10, 1968 (1968-09-10) (age 41)
Origin	Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, Producer
Years active	1984–present
Labels	Cold Chillin' Records (1986-1993) MCA Records (1994) Mercury Records (1998)
Associated acts	Juice Crew, Biz Markie, Kool G Rap, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan
Website	officialbigdaddykane.com

"Ain't no half steppin".

Imma get straight to the point, Big Daddy Kane is one of the greatest MC's of all time....

Tech Toys: The Slip Watch

Every single time you want to check your watch to read the time, you have to twist your arm around just to read it.  Thankfully someone has finally had the common sense to create a watch that you don’t have to be a contortionist to read.  Sure, you could always turn your arm to read the time, but this is so much easier.

Of course, the watch looks a little silly with the face slightly angled, but it keeps things interesting.  The Slip Watch doesn’t exactly have numbers printed on it, so until you get used to the lack of labeling it might still take a few extra seconds to read the watch.  After that though you’ll have the ability to be much more lazy about reading the time.  Sadly this doesn’t appear to be a purchasable item.  It seems to be purely a concept by the NonLinear Studio.

- Ally ( coolestgadgets.com)

#R&B Lounge: #Erykah Badu...

Birth name	Erica Abi Wright
Born	February 26, 1971 (1971-02-26) (age 39) Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres	Neo soul, R&B, soul, funk, New Age, hip hop[1]
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress
Instruments	Vocals, keyboards, guitar
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Kedar, Universal, Motown, Puppy Love, Control Freaq
Associated acts	Soulquarians
Website	Erykah Badu.com

Erykah Badu is the epitome of the word SOUL....

New Sneakers: ADIDAS Y-3 HAYWORTH MID II X MOMO

It's been a while since anything crazy fresh has dropped from Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 collection for adidas. But a joint venture with New York artist Momo has seen the line catapulted back into the spotlight.

New Music Review: #Plies (#GoonAffiliated)

Plies album cover is deceiving. He's a "trap" artist who over saturates his albums with street anthems and grimy mixtape cuts. Yet, the singles released are almost always radio-friendly singles targeting ryde or die chicks and wanna be models. So who's the real Plies behind that intimidating mask....?

Red Carpet Looks: VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South

Boondocks , Season 3, Episode 6

Tech Toys: #Bugatti Type 12-2 concept

While my fellow nerds drool over the new IPhone release, I'm in the virtual reality room checking out the concept car from the Racer x design which is based on top of a Bentley continental GT platform. Its called the Bugatti  Type 12-2, created as a 2+2 sports GT for the Bugatti brand...niiiiiiice!!!

Eye Candy: #Dondria

So So Def's newest money maker is burning up the charts with her debut CD, "Dondria vs Phatfffat".

(Video) Dr. Jays "Five Days of Fresh" with Juelz Santana, pt.3 (Sneakers)

Street Graf, pt 2

Some random street graffiti that I discovered with roaming aimlessly through Queen St. in Toronto...

Are You Serious??: #Drake & #TreySongs Freak Fans , #KatStacks strikes back & Lingerie Football Runble)

Drake & Trey Songs @ Summer Jam 2010...



Kat has 9 Lives...



Lingerie Football Beef...

New Kicks: Air Jordan 12k High...

Lifting snippets from Air Jordan 1s that were inspired by his Airness' battles with the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers respectively, this latest Jumpman offering, named the AJ1 2K High, is bound to see a reduction in savings accounts across the globe! These 'stained glass window' Jordans will only be available through Nike's online and retail stores.

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Eminem - "Not Afraid" (music video)

Whats in my Ipod? Evil Empire "Trending Topics 4"

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Weekend Wrap (Kim vs Nicki and more...)

Whats good with you, home team. Another weekend has come and gone (waay too quickly, of course) and alot of interesting things have occurred in the world of Hip Hop...so lets get to it:

Whats in my IPOD: DJ Joetheboss "Summertime Anthems 4"

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Toys: My Top 5 Gadgets for May...

Yes, Its finally summer. With my birthday right around the corner, Ive decided to put together my "tech wishlist" for my friends with DEEP pockets:

Casio EX-FH100 

 The compact point-and–shoot camera world is a crowded field in consumer electronics. To differentiate its offerings from the rest of the pack, Casio's EX line sports 1,000-fps shooting for capturing ultra-fast moments and making slow-motion video.

(Video) Dr. Jays "Five Days of Fresh" with Juelz Santana, pt.2 (Shorts)

The second episode...

#XXLmag.com #EyeCandy of the Week: Nichelle

Its a shame that XXL doesn't come out every month. Its clearly the #1 source of hip hop and they've really improved their website. Here's their latest "web candy", Nichelle: