Blake Holmes

Karma’s World

The coolest thing about me is being a #GirlDad. My two daughters, from the time they were born have given me a purpose that I never imagined. Sharing my love and passions with them, and watching them grow and develop their own individual passions is without question the coolest thing about me. This past week, I was introduced to a dope contribution by fellow member of the Girl Dad squad, Ludacris. The Netflix show “Karma’s World,” was crafted by Ludacris and inspired by his eldest daughter, Karma Bridges. 

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85 South Show: Trap Comedy

The 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards brought forth a ton of laughs. The hosts of the 85 South Show, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean showcased their fun-loving style on stage as they hosted the annual ceremony. I haven’t been excited about the BET Awards in quite some time, but when I got the news they were hosting, that changed immediately. 

As expected, the comedy trio did a great job as hosts, and hopefully, they’ll return in the coming years. This was a very symbolic representation of the trajectory that their careers are heading in the right direction. But who exactly are the guys behind one of the most successful tours in comedy right now?

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Chloe Lonsdale: The Denim Princess

Everybody has their favorite pair of jeans. Whether you’re a person who prefers a pair of high-end designer jeans, or you may be like me and you are content with a plain comfortable pair, we all have our favorite. But what makes your favorite pair different from the rest? I found my favorite pair accidentally while shopping for an outfit to wear to a party that I ended up not even going to. I’m a bargain shopper, so I’m always sliding down the clearance aisle to see if I can find a steal. Low and behold I found a pair of Ralph Lauren jeans at a price I couldn’t resist, and the price was so low I can’t even tell you how much they were. Shoutout to Macy’s though! 

What makes them my favorite pair isn’t just the brand, but they’re super comfortable and fit perfectly. They are a lighter blue, so they pretty much go with everything. I’m also a sucker for versatility. 

Chloe Lonsdale, the founder of M.i.H jeans, offers a ton of versatility with her women’s jeans. Chloe was pretty much raised in the clothing industry, denim in particular. 

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Lorenzo Caboni: Built to Breakdance

Once upon a time, Breakdancing was once one of the highlights of the night at a party. From teen parties, to adult parties, people would gather around and watch as folks would battle for their rep. The competitive nature in hip-hop extends through every layer of it. The music, the artwork, and of course the dancing. Globally, breakdancing is one aspect of hip-hop that has been a staple, not only in hip-hop culture, but I’ve come to learn how greatly it’s received in other parts of the world. Fifteen-year-old Lorenzo Caboni, aka Bboy Lorenzo, is one of the people who taught me that lesson. 

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Nas: King’s Disease II

Following the success of 2020’s “King’s Disease,” the legendary rapper Nas and famed producer Hit-Boy decided to run it back and drop another album together. “King’s Disease,” was an incredible album for both Nas and Hit-Boy, as it marked the first Grammy award for Nas received during his 25+ year career. Prior to this award he had been nominated for 13 Grammy awards. Long overdue for sure, but it was well deserved as the two collaborated for what should go down as a modern-day classic.

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