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Jay Park Unleashes Epic Freestyle Rap on ‘Sway in the Morning’
Korean American artist Jay Park recently appeared on “Sway in the Morning” to talk about his upcoming single “Soju” featuring 2 Chainz. During the interview, Park discussed his breakdancing abilities and K-pop mega-group BTS before proceeding to drop an epic freestyle over a DJ…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jay Park Signs With Jay Z’s Label, Roc Nation
On July 21, Roc Nation, Jay Z’s label, officially announced that they have signed on Korean-American singer/rapper Jay Park to their label. We are excited to announce @Jaybumaom has officially signed with #RocNation! Welcome to the #RocFam!!! pic.twitter.com/escgoMN7aZ
· Bryan Ke
Poodle Being Kicked and Forced to Walk on Hind Legs Goes Viral in Malaysia, Sparks Outrage
A video clip from Malaysia showing a couple of pet owners abuse training their poodle to walk on hind legs on the street and into an H&M store is now going viral online. The clip – posted online by Facebook user Deepan Kumar – was taken on June 9 at around 8 p.m. on Sunway…
· Ryan General
Toronto Nightclub Sparks Outrage Over Racist ‘Asian Themed’ Party
Wildflower, a popular nightclub in Toronto, Canada, sparked outrage after leaked images of an Asian-themed event on Sunday night went viral online. One of the staff members at the establishment was photographed wearing an Asian farmer’s hat and fake facial hair while squinting…
· Guy Aoki
Meet Will Jay, The Man Who Should Be The Next Asian American Pop Star
In mid-May, I received an email from a manager who had read about MANAA (Media Action Network for Asian Americans) speaking out against White actors taking roles originally written as Asian characters. Of his client’s video, he wrote, “I can confidently say right now there is no…
· Ryan General
‘MMA Fighter’ Sparks Outrage For Fighting Security Guards in Malaysia
A self-proclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter received massive backlash from netizens after he got involved in a brawl against several security guards at a condominium in Malaysia. The incident was caught on video and has been widely shared by users after it was uploaded on…
· Ricky Yean
I Hope ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t Going to Be a Flop
I just found out that there’s a movie coming out this summer with an all-Asian cast called “Crazy Rich Asians” and it’s making me very nervous. Is this supposed to be our “Black Panther” moment for stereotype-shattering Asian-American representation in mainstream media? OK,…
· Ryan General
Bay Area Couple Discovers Adorable Hidden Message While Redoing Their Bathroom
A couple in San Jose, California, were renovating their bathroom when they stumbled upon a pleasant surprise behind the walls they tore down. In a Twitter post, user @AlexMonney revealed that he and his wife Jess discovered a message left by one of the home’s previous residents…
· Bryan Ke
Massive Fight Erupts During World Cup Basketball Game Between Philippines and Australia
A friendly competitive match between the Philippines’ Gilas Pilipinas and Australia’s Boomers turned into a massive bench-clearing brawl as members of the two teams exchange punches and kicks. The fight occurred during the third quarter of the Gilas vs. Boomers game on Monday…
· Ryan General
‘Laowai’ Rapping About ‘Another Day in China’ is a Total Cringefest
You have to prepare your ears for this one. “Another Day in China”, a rap song about a laowai’s love for all things China, has been praised by fans as a loving ode to China while simultaneously deemed as a form of “propaganda rap” by critics.
· Editorial Staff
She Made it Big as an International Model, Now She’s Proving She Can Succeed As a Female DJ
In the world of Asians in entertainment, Model and DJ Kim Lee is hard to ignore. At just 29, she’s carved out a successful modeling career gracing the international covers of Maxim, Esquire and GQ magazine. In 2011, FHM named her the Sexist Woman Woman in the World. In addition…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Viral Fit Mom Recreates Controversial Family Photo 5 Years Later
Meet Maria Kang. She’s a mother of three young boys who went viral in 2013 for her fitspo controversy.
· Nia Tucker
Sorry Asians, My Blackness is Not Your Counterculture
I’m just going to start by saying solidarity across all POC is a ridiculous concept, especially as a Black person. The racial hierarchy does exist, and with a history of erased, unwritten and stolen culture, Black people are at the bottom. Anti-blackness is a global concept,…
· Khier Casino
Charli XCX’s New Thirst Trap Video Tastefully Includes Hot Asian Boys
Riz Ahmed, Joey Badass, and Panic at the Disco’s Brendon Urie seducing us on a bed of roses — those are just some of the famous boys featured in Charli XCX’s new video for her single, aptly titled “Boys”. While Vine star Cameron Dallas swinging a chainsaw around with his shirt…
· Khier Casino
Meet the First Openly Gay K-Pop Star Who’s About to Go Off With a Bang
While K-pop artists are looking to make it big in the west, the first openly gay K-pop singer is about to take South Korea’s music industry by storm. Marshall Bang, a singer from Orange County, California, describes his sound as “very much R&B based” with a mix of soul and…
· Carl Samson
K-Pop Star Featured on the NBA’s Facebook Gets Trashed By Their Racist Fans Instead
A post on NBA’s Facebook page featuring Korean-American singer Jay Park has been flooded with racist comments from netizens who could at least pass on as plain ignorant. The shout-out, which showed Park posing for the camera in a Cavs jersey, has received at least 2,300 comments…
· Ryan General
12-Year-Old Forced to Quit Chess Tournament Because Her Dress Was Too ‘Seductive’
A 12-year-old girl was reportedly forced to withdraw from a local chess tournament in Malaysia after organizers deemed her clothes “improper and had violated the dress code” for the tournament. The incident, which happened during the National Scholastic Chess Championship 2017…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Student Forced to Quit School After Sexist Group Chat Jokes About Raping Her
A Malaysian female student was forced to give up her scholarship and drop out of a private college in Petaling Jaya in Malaysia after discovering that a sexist WhatsApp group in the campus allegedly discussed and “joked” about raping her. The secret chat group, reportedly…
· Ryan General
K-Pop Star Reveals Physical Abuse Trainees Suffer If They Make Mistakes
K-Pop star Jay Park has recently made some very revealing statements on what went on behind the scenes during his years-long training. As a guest on The Glow Up Podcast’s 13th episode, Park talked about his early years in the industry, specifically his days as a trainee for…
· Editorial Staff
Indian Politician Angers Entire Country After Spending $74 Million on Daughter’s Wedding
Businessman and politician Gali Janardhana Reddy has sparked outrage in poverty-stricken India after throwing a $74 million wedding for his daughter, Brahmani. With gold-plated invitations fitted with LED screens and performances from Bollywood stars, critics have described the…