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.

It seems like spooky season crept up out of nowhere. Since Halloween has actually fallen on a weekend this year (really, peep the Geto Boys lyrics), there are plenty of streaming shows to keep the vibes frightful, which can come in handy depending on whether or not you and your significant other are on the […]

Fall is here and the days are getting shorter. With the streaming wars also getting hectic — Hulu is about to be a wrap? — making sure you’re viewing options are optimal are just as important as ever. Our latest batch of Black Watch selections feature Zoë Kravitz’s linking with a thief, respectfully, a The […]

Lawrence Moten, Syracuse basketball’s all-time leading scorer, a former NBA player and a sneakerhead inspiration, has passed away. He was 53. Syracuse.com reports that his death was confirmed by his daughter, Lawrencia. Reportedly, he was found dead in his Washington D.C. home on Tuesday, Sept. 30. A cause of death was not immediately known. Moten […]

Now more than ever, a good escape from the perils of reality are absolutely necessary. A good streaming show that you can binge over a weekend can offer such a reprieve. This week’s Black Watch picks include a real documentary that looks at the history of an iconic Atlanta shake joint, a Black man holding […]

Although the summer is winding down, it still seems like there’s a new series to watch on the streamer of your choice every other day. In our latest Black Watch, as the weather gets cooler, the CassiusLife team shares some choice viewing options that feature talented actors who look like us because…representation. This week’s picks include […]

The summer days are swiftly passing but there’s still plenty of TV to take in if you’re spending time in the crib, and away from the heat. In our latest Black Watch, we’re sharing some exciting and insightful viewing options with plenty of diversity because that’s never a bad word around these parts. This week’s picks […]

How is it August already? As summer speeds along, Black Watch returns with more insightful recommendations for binge watching on your favorite streamer, or two. This week’s picks include a no joke DCI (that’s Detective Chief Inspector) from across the pond and Shaq trying to inject some juice into the Reebok brand. Whether it’s documentaries, cult […]

It’s already mid-July, and Black Watch is back with our recommendations for some clutch TV viewing if the summer is too hot outside. This week’s picks include a new series in the world of Harry Bosch (#iykyk), a stoner classic and…we’re always down to watch Rosie Perez because she never misses. Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic […]

This year, July 4 falls on a Friday, which means a long weekend of time that can be used for choice binge TV watching. That said, Black Watch returns for the best holiday TV watching recommendations, with people of color in mind. This week’s picks include Ryan Coogler’s entry in the GOAT movie list, stressed-out restaurant […]

Black Watch is back in time to get you situated with some entertaining and insightful streaming options for the weekend. This week’s picks include a look at what went wrong at the infamous Astroworld Festival, the return of the Black Mafia Family, a whole show about adulting, and more. Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic shows, or movies […]

Knicks killer Tyrese Haliburton has used the 2025 NBA Playoffs to proved he is anything but underrated, leading his team to the NBA Finals in the process. Like any pro ball superstar who gets buckets, Halliburton has received his own signature basketball sneaker—the PUMA Hali 1. The point guard will be rocking his PUMA Hali […]

Disneyland is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a litany of new culinary choices for its visitors that pay homage to the milestone. Also featured in the world of Disney, on the West Side, is Sip & Sonder, a Black women-owned coffee shop that has an outpost in Disneyland in Anaheim. Cassius got the opportunity to […]