Late last month, Lil Wayne and Drake’s tour rolled through the tri-state area, and Tunechi made a late-night pit stop at his favorite local skatepark. “Every time in he’s in New York he hits us up,” said Ed Pollio, the co-owner of 5050 Skatepark in Staten Island. “Most people start skating around 15, but he was on tour, rapping at that age. So skating has come to him later on in life, but you can tell he really enjoys it.” Check out Tunechi’s skills on the board below!
(Video) The Mack Wilds Tour Diaries [Episode 1]
New York native Mack Wilds has been in the game for years starting off as an actor to now having the music world on smash. In episode one of his “The Mack Wilds Tour Diaries” vlog, Mack gives a better insight into who he is and what it’s like being on the road. Check out the first episode below!
NYPD Union Says Medical Examiner’s Report On Eric Garner Is BullS**t!
The death Of Eric Garner and how he died has sparked a debate among everyone on whether the actions taken was based of his racial profile. Reports released by the Medical Examiner stated that Garner died due to the pressures from the chokehold around his neck. Fed up, NYPD unions have come together to rebut the report! Find out more after the jump
Man Who Recorded Eric Garner Cellphone Video Arrested For What?!!
Who knew someone can get arrested after doing the right thing. 22 year old Ramsey Orta was arrested this weekend. Ramsey has gained a lot of attention within the passed week for recording the video of the infamous Eric Garner incident. Hit the jump to see why the NYPD arrested Ramsey!
(Video) Sports: Guy Wearing ‘R.I.P Eric Garner’ Shirt Dunks Over NYPD Car in Staten Island
People are still mourning the loss of Eric Garner also known as the “gentle giant”, who passed away after the police put him in an illegal chokehold on a New York City street. Garner’s funeral was this past Wednesday in Brooklyn but people are still paying their respects. At the “Under the Lights” League in Staten Island, a basketball player named Brian Hogan-Gary, wearing a “RIP Eric Garner” shirt, made a statement by dunking over a NYPD cop car.
(Video) Update: NYPD Officer Involved In Eric Garner’s Death Placed On Desk Duty!
Has justice been served? The NYPD officer, Daniel Pantaleo, responsible for putting Eric Garner in a chokehold has been placed on desk duty. Pantaleo, an 8 year veteran, has also been stripped of his badge and gun. The death of the man while in police custody has sparked demonstrations from angry Staten Island residents, claiming the precinct is prejudice and committed murder. Al Sharpton has even lent his support to the surviving family of Garner and has spoken out about the violations from the officers during the arrest, including the illegal chokehold. To see new coverage of this story, click below.
