About Alvin aqua Blanco

Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men's Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented.

NFL receiver Antonio Brown has plenty of issues, obviously. However, the now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneer is adamant that there is nothing wrong with his mental health despite the rampant speculation that such is the case.

Reebok and Packer announced a special-edition release of Allen Iverson’s Answer IV "inspired by the sport, style and culture of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s." The Packer x Reebok Answer IV's 'Ultramarine" colorway will no doubt look highly familiar.

Champion is one of those heritage brands you can count on for quality products and timeless aesthetics. Add designer Don C to the mix as well as a homage to Muhammad Ali aka The Greatest, and you have a can't miss collaboration.

Rihanna continues to secure multiple bags. The brand owner and occasional singer has announced that Savage x Fenty will be opening multiple brick and mortar retail stores in 2022.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a certified Hollywood star, his latest gig being playing Morpheus in Matrix Resurrections. So are you really shocked that the multi-talented actor also happens to be a sneakerhead?

The unexpected passing of Virgil Abloh is still reverberating throughout the fashion and Hip-Hop world. The Off-White CEO and founder's stores worldwide have been honoring the multi-hyphenate creative with installations.

On Tuesday, October 12, PUMA unveiled NBA Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball's first signature sneaker the MB.01

Michael Jordan is good at a lot of things besides basketball and selling his namesake shoes. The NBA legend was in New Jersey this week participating in a sports fishing tournament, where he caught a 70-pound marlin.

It only makes sense. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Wheaties has selected Muhammad Ali as the first cover star of its Century Box Series.

Stadium Goods was only established in 2015 but quickly became a choice sneaker consignment destination for sneakers and streetwear. While a t-shirt or a hoody is de rigueur for any brand, SG has recently stepped ups its offerings with a crispy capsule called STADIUM featuring sharp, elevated apparel—and Greig Bennett, Vice President of Brand Creative and Head Designer, is responsible for the fiery drip. 

JD Barnes is a renowned fashion photographer whose work has been featured in outlets like Essence and Harper’s Bazaar (and spotlighted in Cassius' Young Icons feature). But in the spring and summer of 2020, with the rising unrest spawned by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, he trained his lens on Black Lives Matter protests throughout the nation.

Black History Month means an emphasis on Black men's grooming products, which is all good. But new collection from Magic is particularly appropriate since the brand has been catering to the needs of Black men for over 100 years.