Check out another slick offering from Chicago’s very own International Maverick!   We always enjoy what this brotha has to offer so hop into the visual and be sure to subscribe to the channel and follow him on social media to keep up with his grind.

        When you meet Black Heaven she automatically stands out. Her look, her stature, and the way she carries herself automatically commands your attention. I was first introduced to her on the poetry scene as I attend quite a few open mic sets in Chicago.  You would think that someone as striking […]

Sports Motivation Chicago has hit the airways! Openyonated.com had the opportunity to join this cast not only for their inaugural episode but their second one as well. Most folks know I’m not a big sports fanatic but I do enjoy sports like hockey, boxing, etc you know the ones where you can get into a […]

Check out the new visual “CUBS FITTED by International Maverick.  He is repping Chicago BIG TIME and we love it!  It makes us feel like the spirit of the “Golden Age of hip hop”  still lives.  We at Openyonated.com love the classic feel that we get from this. Take a peek and of course share!!! […]

As the Summer comes to an end community festivals are in full swing! On Saturday August 13th Openyonated.com had the opportunity to visit the Austin Community Fest for the first time. First Impression are definitely lasting! Upon entering the fest I received a warm welcome from greeters, making people feel welcome is the first step […]

My awesome  friend Pilar shared this video on social media today. It was a video from FOX News out of all people sharing truth about the history of Black people that is not taught in the school systems or talked about in general. It leaves us asking the question why isn’t it being talked about? […]

So who do you take to a fight ? Would you take someone who has a reputation of running off when the battle got rough? Would you take someone who will switch sides? Mr. Openyonated discusses taking the wrong type of people into a battle.

When you have an opportunity to absorb culture you need to take advantage of it and that is exactly what Openyonated.Com did. Bless Jamel Robertson hosted this wonderful showcase located at the 59th Street Harbor. It was an evening filled with song, poetry, affirmations, tribal face and body painting, and great cuisine. It was a […]