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Adam Matthews Journalist
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Fakin’ the Funk
The counterfeit sneaker game has exploded, spreading bootlegs from Hong Kong and China to all corners of the world. Complex takes you to the epicenter of the phenomenon, where authenticity is what you make it.
Complex, August 2007
The New China
Shenzhen, once a sleepy fishing village, is now a teeming city of skyscrapers and factories, artists and laborers. But will this microcosm of modern China be the model of metropolitan life, or a lesson in getting too big too fast?
GOOD, May 2008
The Death of Disco
The frantic rise and fatal fall of hip-hop producer Disco D
The Village Voice, July 2007
Fear and Loathing in New York
When Sean Bell was gunned down by NYPD on his wedding day, it shocked the country. One rapper recorded a protest song, another offered financial support to his fiancée. But for Southeast Queens residents, it was business as usual.
King Magazine, April, 2007
Iron Man
Too many rappers are no longer with us and Poetic is not tryin’ to join them. Struggling to pay his medical bills, this Gravedigga continues the fight for his life. Get the real story on this courageous MC’s year-and-a-half battle with cancer.
XXL Magazine, September, 2000
Broken Promises
The American Dream Fades Away in Roosevelt
The Long Island Press, June, 2003
The Worst Of Both Worlds
It was the worst of times. KING investigates the implosion of supernovas Jay-Z and R. Kelly’s Best of Both World’s tour.
King, January, 2005
Do The Damn Thang
You knew the partnerships with Mos Def and DJ Hi-Tek wouldn’t last. That’s right, Talib Kweli has gone solo on that ass. But can the intellectual MC overcome label problems to bring his message to the world?
XXL, June 2002
This Is Who I Am
It’s been a hard knock life for this forgotten Ruff Ryder. Still Drag-On has overcome more drama than Mary J. could stand and has returned to see if a platinum plaque is in his future. DMX’s little man has big plans.
XXL, June 2003
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong
Coverage Of Lil' Kim's Perjury Trial
XXL, July 2005
Invisible Man
Amidst a climate of misunderstanding, Mexican day laborers like Alberto Rojo fight for survival.
Fuego, June 2005
The Talented Mr. Darden
Stock broker Calvin Darden’s gift of gab earned him millions from Nelly, Latrell Sprewell and various other entertainers and business big wigs. Now facing a maximum 50 years in prison, his lawyers are the only ones talking.
King, July 2005
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