We’ve been hearing the name “D-Block” forever, but the L.O.X.’s longtime crew has never dropped an official studio album—until now, that is, with today’s release of No Security. Of course we already know Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P, but D-Block features a bunch of new rappers like Bully, Snyp Life, Bucky, S.I., and Don D—yeah, us neither. Still, with Jada and co. appearing on most of the tracks, you can be sure that the album is worth knocking. As Styles says, “It’s a platform to introduce our young boys to the world.” Poor J.Hood.
We made the trek up to Yonkers recently to listen to the album and chat with the L.O.X.—probably the friendliest-but-gangsta dudes in all of hip-hop. They got so-called “street cred” for days yet are all legitimate family men with kids. In our latest Complex 7, we spoke to Jada, Sheek and Styles about past break-ups, family trips, and shiny suits, as well as which L.O.X. member would win a group fistfight…
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Tila Tequila was out and about. And so was her chest. [Bastardly]
Eff waiting in line for the Yeezy’s, win a pair HERE.
Ah-haaaaaaaaaaa! Jada gets the cover of The Source’s April/May cover. [Nah Right]
Wow. Super Twosday on a Thursday. [Double Viking]
Nike x Swagger? Weird…or….awesome. [High Snobiety]
Check out Jennifer Love Hewitt in Cabo San Lucas. We didn’t do anything to the pics, we swear. [Bastardly]
Raekwon and Jada team up on this new track. [Nah Right]
The #1 sneaker site on the net got a face lift. Check it out HERE.
Show your support at the tailgate with these sport-themed grills. [Born Rich]
rag & bone and Penfield? Sure thing, homie. [High Snob]
He might not have touched as much paper as rap’s other heavyweights, but ask any true hip-hop fan about Jadakiss, and you'll probably get similar answers. Top 5 Dead Or Alive? Sure, it's debatable, but for 'Kiss to even be mentioned in the long-argued conversation after all these years shows how much clout he holds.
See, it’s been 5 years since Jada dropped a solo album, and 9 years since his group The LOX put one out. But after signing a new deal with Roc-A-fella/Def Jam, he’s hoping that his forthcoming third album The Last Kiss will solidify his legacy. With the LP dropping March 10, we spoke to Y-O's finest about working with Jay-Z, surviving 50 Cent, the best New York rappers under the age of 30, and why he really does mess with the Internet bloggers…
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Photography by Chad Griffin
In the four years since Jadakiss dropped Kiss Of Death, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the comeback of one of New York rap’s most recognizable voices. And thanks to a new Def Jam deal, it looks like his much-delayed third album Kiss My Ass is actually on the way. To mark the occasion, we chopped it up with Jada in the “My Complex” section of our October 2008 issue, where he discussed everything from making peace with New York rappers to wearing tight pants:
“The tight gear came in, so I've been getting my clothing a little smaller. Nothing too tight and squeezing the butt cheeks… But I've been getting it a little smaller. Also, with the whole tight gear, eating healthy is in, too. Everyone is eating right and everyone wants to work out. It's cool to want to be healthy, so that's a good thing. I'm still getting it in.
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These two were voted the most stylish New Yorkers, trifey's take note. [Bastardly]
It doesn't get much better than Jada uncensored. [Nah Right]
Roof surfing? Ouch. [Double Viking]
It's baseball playoff time, here's some hot fans. [CoedMag]
Nike Air Force 180s are coming in black and cool grey. [Nice Kicks]
Christina Ricci has resurfaced in a bikini. And we love her again. [Drunkenstepfather]
Jadakiss is back. In this video he debuts a new track. [Nah Right]
Check out the 8 most obnoxious Internet commenters and a god that sends memo. [Gorilla Mask]
Get your shine on with these metallic New Balance 576s. [Daily Drop]
Smashing shit is always fun. ‘Nuff said. [Das Gamer]
