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“Africa”: Ariel is black, 007 is black, Jesus is…NBA Jam and Agent Orange on his BS.
@UpscaleIG is back! Leave for a quick vacay and NBA Jam comes back. Plus, Ariel, 007 and Jesus are black. trump trippin, ICE trippin, people trippin with cucumbers and...
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“Look At Me Now”: Chris Brown x Indigo, NBA Free Agency, Pride Month and Why Black People Don’t Get The Same Love
@UpscaleIG talked the NBA craziness, from Kevin Durant to the Knicks failure and everything in between. Plus, the evolution of Chris Brown and where his legacy stands amongst the...
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“Hoop Dreams”: NBA Free Agency 2019, NBA Draft 2019 and Death of the Warriors Dynasty?
The @UpscaleIG crew talked solely hoop this week with the NBA Draft having passed and Free Agency right around the corner. Catch thoughts on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans...
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“The Show About Nothing: The Exonerated 5, Boondocks, DJ Khaled?
@UpscaleIG follows up on When They See Us, reviewing the Oprah special on Netflix. Plus, Boondocks back, DJ Khaled not the best??? and the Uber driver hustle on surge...
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“When They See Us”: In-Depth Discussion on the Series, Criminal Justice System and More. Plus Rihanna, The Obamas and NBA Finals Recap
In the latest episode, the @UpscaleIG team talks through the monumental “When They See Us” and the Criminal Justice as a whole. With its disparaging view toward black and brown boys,...
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“The Blueprint”: When They See Us, Jay-Z Sees a Billion and NBA Finals Recap
The @UpscaleIG crew chillin’ with DJ Topspin talking When They See Us, the brilliance of Ava Duvernay and Hov hits a billi! Also, Anthony Joshua gets his ass whooped,...
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Upscale Eats: “Salmon Nicoise Salad”
Recently we had the pleasure of trying our first recipe from our resident Salad Chef Extraordinaire, JayeSweets. She prepared a Warm Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Caper Vinaigrette. The...
“Passin Me By”: The Rise and Fall of Sneaker Culture
At this point. I’m almost ashamed to say I’m a “Sneakerhead.” Don’t get me wrong, I love sneakers. At least I think I do. It’s the term itself and...
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@JayeSweets
Jenita “JayeSweets” Hill is an on-air personality and the queen of Upscale Ignorance. On top of being an insightful, strong black woman with the opinion to match, Jaye is also the head of Beauty By Jaye specializing in makeup application and a sugaring hair removal technician. Don’t let the pretty face fool you though, it’s not best coming for Jaye unless first sent for. A great example to her two beautiful daughters and lover of Ella Mai, @JayeSweets ain’t nothing to play with!
@GreenDiggidy
Always 100, Randy Green AKA Green Daddy is an on-air personality and co-host of Upscale Ignorance. Known for getting to the “why” of the matter and continuously uplifting his community, Green is an everyday maker of Black History. When not on the air, @GreenDiggidy can be found mentoring and working with at-risk youth in the juvenile detention system, providing opportunities and breaking a cycle often too familiar for inner cities. A former Division 1 collegiate basketball player, Green has now AND next.
@TrapMoneyFreshy
Cameron Sparks, known in the city as “Fresh1” is one of the hottest DJs in the city and co-host of Upscale Ignorance. Providing mixes and guest appearances in the US, Tanzania, the UK and Kenya, there’s no box that can hold him. When not interviewing guests, highlighting brilliance in the community, Cam is raising his two beautiful children and tripping over sneakers in his infamous collection. A serial entrepreneur and unapologetic lover of winning in our community, @trapMoneyFreshy is for the culture.
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2018-2019 All-NBA Teams
The NBA released it’s 2018-2019 All-NBA teams today, with many potential contract implications riding on it. Some younger, potential 1st time guys had Supermax contract deals riding on their...