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Slawn standing in a dimly lit room front of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 car featuring the livery he designed wearing the team kit he designed

Slawn standing in a dimly lit room front of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 car featuring the livery he designed wearing the team kit he designed

See Visa Cash App Racing Bulls' awesome Slawn livery for British Grand Prix

Tens across the board.

Kick The Concrete

Jul 1, 20251 min read

A collage of album covers from 2025

A collage of album covers from 2025

Best Albums of 2025 So Far

Who has our ears so far this year?

Kick The Concrete

Jun 20, 20255 min read

Little Simz sits in a black-tiled swimming pool holding up lotus flowers

Little Simz sits in a black-tiled swimming pool holding up lotus flowers

KTC Music Report: Little Simz brings raw authenticity on "Lotus," Childlike CiCi and Flau'jae offer powerful reflections

Childlike CiCi and Flau'jae also bring something powerful.

Kick The Concrete

Jun 6, 20253 min read

Xzibit wearing a suit and sunglasses standing against a light blue backdrop

Xzibit wearing a suit and sunglasses standing against a light blue backdrop

KTC Music Report: Xzibit claims new territory with "Kingmaker," Joy Crookes challenges beauty standards in "Carmen"

Is boombap your love language?

Kick The Concrete

May 16, 20254 min read

Tre Capital and Victoria Hernandez pose for a picture in front of a platinum plaque from Xzibit

Tre Capital and Victoria Hernandez pose for a picture in front of a platinum plaque from Xzibit

Hero to Kingmaker: Catching up with Tre Capital

Staring at the mirror seeing the image of a king.

Kick The Concrete

May 15, 20255 min read

Darren Waller and JRod look to the left against a white backdrop.

Darren Waller and JRod look to the left against a white backdrop.

Cadillac Problems: Darren Waller expands into R&B with JRod, embraces life after football

Music continues to be a foundation for Darren Waller’s personal expression.

Victoria Hernandez

May 14, 20259 min read

Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell and Anna Wintour pose for a picture on the blue carpet of the 2025 Met Gala

Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell and Anna Wintour pose for a picture on the blue carpet of the 2025 Met Gala

2025 Met Gala celebrates Black culture with "Superfine" theme

Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell led the charge.

Kick The Concrete

May 8, 202512 min read

Zacchae'us Paul lifts his hand while singing into a microphone

Zacchae'us Paul lifts his hand while singing into a microphone

Zacchae'us Paul combines church background and Caribbean rhythms on "Jazz Money"

The Atlanta-bred musician emphasizes the importance of community on his debut album.

Victoria Hernandez

Apr 16, 202517 min read

The inside of a restaurant with a sign that says Marathon Burger and people seated around a counter.

The inside of a restaurant with a sign that says Marathon Burger and people seated around a counter.

Double Up at Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger

The Marathon Continues.

Kick The Concrete

Apr 14, 20253 min read

Darren Waller rapping in front of Allegiant Stadium with his arms crossed

Darren Waller rapping in front of Allegiant Stadium with his arms crossed

KTC Music Report: Darren Waller drops banger "Top Play," Propaganda shows rap isn't a "Passion Project"

Whether you need something to smile and dance to or lock in with some grit, we got you.

Kick The Concrete

Apr 11, 20254 min read

Flau'jae's "Ready or Not Freestyle" Wins Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament

Flau'jae's "Ready or Not Freestyle" Wins Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament

Flau'jae's "Ready or Not Freestyle" Wins Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament

Big Four!

Kick The Concrete

Apr 8, 20251 min read

Dee Dot Jones sits in a scraper car outside the Oakland Coliseum with an Oakland Roots flag flying behind him.

Dee Dot Jones sits in a scraper car outside the Oakland Coliseum with an Oakland Roots flag flying behind him.

Ten Toes Down: Creating "Tru 2 My Roots," a Certified Bay Anthem With Dee Dot Jones and the Oakland Roots

The story behind the soundtrack for the Oakland Roots' commitment to The Town.

Kick The Concrete

Mar 26, 20255 min read

A graphic with the headline "2025 Big Dance Tournament: What is the Best Song by an Athlete" against a concrete background an pictures of Lewis Hamilton, Lawrence Okolie, Damian Lillard and Flau'jae.

A graphic with the headline "2025 Big Dance Tournament: What is the Best Song by an Athlete" against a concrete background an pictures of Lewis Hamilton, Lawrence Okolie, Damian Lillard and Flau'jae.

Kick The Concrete's 2025 Big Dance Tournament: What is the best song by an athlete?

From the worlds of boxing, baseball, basketball, football, soccer and Formula 1.

Kick The Concrete

Mar 17, 20252 min read

Cardec Drums poses holding his arms at his chest while wearing a Hawaiian shirt.

Cardec Drums poses holding his arms at his chest while wearing a Hawaiian shirt.

Cardec Drums reflects on breaking ground in Latin music while being true to himself

El Gordito Lindo is all about having fun.

Victoria Hernandez

Feb 21, 202510 min read

Sheryl Swoopes speaks into a mic while A'ja Wilson smiles standing next to her

Sheryl Swoopes speaks into a mic while A'ja Wilson smiles standing next to her

5 Highlights from 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: Sheryl Swoopes passes torch to A'ja Wilson, Damian Lillard's homecoming

NBA All-Star Weekend is so much more than a game.

Kick The Concrete

Feb 19, 20256 min read

The cover of Flau'jae's "Flau & B" EP featuring her face against a red backdrop and the title written in red.

The cover of Flau'jae's "Flau & B" EP featuring her face against a red backdrop and the title written in red.

KTC Music Report: Flau'jae tries her hand at R&B, AJ Tracey reunites with Jorja Smith for a bop

And P-Lo shares his love letter to The Bay for NBA All-Star Weekend.

Kick The Concrete

Feb 15, 20253 min read

1 Million people clamored to streets of Philadelphia for Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory parade

1 Million people clamored to streets of Philadelphia for Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory parade

1 Million people clamored to streets of Philadelphia for Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory parade

The love was in the air.

Kick The Concrete

Feb 15, 20253 min read

The Athlete's Foot celebrates New Orleans community during Super Bowl LIX festivities

The Athlete's Foot celebrates New Orleans community during Super Bowl LIX festivities

The Athlete's Foot celebrates New Orleans community during Super Bowl LIX festivities

Master P helped the company give back after the New Year's Day attack.

Victoria Hernandez

Feb 12, 20254 min read

Believe: How Stephen Sutton of Sweat 2 That Beat offers inspiration via his clothing brand ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Believe in yourself. Endure the fight. Achieve your goals. Transform your life.

Victoria Hernandez

Feb 6, 20256 min read

Let The Fun Begin! Check Out Super Bowl LIX Opening Night in New Orleans

Let The Fun Begin! Check Out Super Bowl LIX Opening Night in New Orleans

Let The Fun Begin! Check Out Super Bowl LIX Opening Night in New Orleans

Part media frenzy, part fan fest.

Kick The Concrete

Feb 4, 20251 min read

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