Vol. 3: The Life & Times of C. Thomas… A Testament To My Idea of Cool Tumblr (3.0; @contingentoncool)http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1c16f162716f5cdb7dcfe86fbf436013/tumblr_mo3898gxVq1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/52478435193http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/52478435193Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:48:44 -0400Lance Stephenson<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/38556c8a958d0106630d59927c6c2111/tumblr_mngv0q6cVB1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/51483764410http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/51483764410Mon, 27 May 2013 12:55:38 -0400Notorious B.I.G.“Tell your story to these black and brown kids in Compton. Let them know you was just like them, but you still rose from that dark place of violence, becoming a positive person. And when you do make it, give back with your words of encouragement. That’s the best way to give back to your city.””<br/><br/> - <em>Mama Duckworth</em>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50964054968http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50964054968Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:55 -0400TDEKendrick Lamar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1619906cbbf94e021cfbaa891ed50a65/tumblr_mn4m59CBAr1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Leland Shelton, Morehouse Class of 2013, “is congratulated as he is acknowledged by President Barack Obama during Morehouse’s 129th commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Sunday, May 19, 2013. After a difficult childhood in Baltimore—including time in foster care—Shelton graduated Phi Beta Kappa and is on his way to Harvard Law School.”</span></p>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50957357276http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50957357276Mon, 20 May 2013 22:12:45 -0400Morehouse Menmorehousealma mater<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/61fadf9f4ba6bcdbac10391eff4a3c5f/tumblr_mn0kqn97fi1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50760628780http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50760628780Sat, 18 May 2013 17:51:59 -0400truth<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EndQhQ4eWoQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50614220703http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50614220703Thu, 16 May 2013 20:22:43 -0400Schoolboy QTop DawgTDE<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ed73ded0f7df17c7be46f9ce33eb7abd/tumblr_mmsmi3rNfi1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50421791631http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50421791631Tue, 14 May 2013 10:49:15 -0400ComplexSolangeSolange KnowlesComplex Magazine<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O2r2Fgdpj3E?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://brianwatson.me/post/50261417495/kanye-west-hey-mama-live-on-the-oprah-winfrey">brianwatson</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2r2Fgdpj3E">Kanye West, “Hey Mama”</a></p> <p><span>Live on the<em> Oprah Winfrey Show</em>.</span></p> <blockquote> <div>“Tell your job you gotta fake ‘em out. <br/> Since you brought me in this world, let me take you out.”</div> </blockquote> <p>I post this song every year. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.</p> </blockquote>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50281447268http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/50281447268Sun, 12 May 2013 15:42:52 -0400Kanye WestOprah<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/54yahfgbqQE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49708620484http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49708620484Sun, 05 May 2013 15:19:46 -0400Jay ShellsHip-Hopcultural aesthetics<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0c4a4d805031f9730fb35f7256472b4f/tumblr_mm88zrifWf1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ffa6ba9523031425aac2c8981af49a68/tumblr_mm88zrifWf1qk2yjdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/780c5ad82fa3425b01deaafa8997be3b/tumblr_mm88zrifWf1qk2yjdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49514113460http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49514113460Fri, 03 May 2013 10:45:27 -0400NikeflyknitHTM<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/61936624" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49467335462http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49467335462Thu, 02 May 2013 18:47:33 -0400Justin TimberlakeThe RootsJimmy FallonThe 20/20 Experience<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_49466869820" src="http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49466869820/audio_player_iframe/contingentoncool/tumblr_mm70clNj6N1qk2yjd?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fcontingentoncool%2F49466869820%2Ftumblr_mm70clNj6N1qk2yjd" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49466869820http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49466869820Thu, 02 May 2013 18:41:08 -0400Jimi HendrixLittle Wing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a0625880fda58ac521bdfb68c56e9616/tumblr_mm4fsbntRt1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49357023739http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49357023739Wed, 01 May 2013 09:21:47 -0400ColetteBWGHaccouterments<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0d3fc44226ea5223df83090365010ba4/tumblr_mm4fqb4YmX1qk2yjdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c4d6bd2b8953bedf3055ccf2ca73c7ab/tumblr_mm4fqb4YmX1qk2yjdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/92784235ff13bc783fa66e3c48c11306/tumblr_mm4fqb4YmX1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49356975689http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49356975689Wed, 01 May 2013 09:20:35 -0400Carharttaccouterments<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0e11b2cf2024048dc574c6f2e98928a6/tumblr_mm4fmfS29n1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49356875436http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49356875436Wed, 01 May 2013 09:18:15 -0400adidas<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OgCv-qrlRrI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49120593098http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/49120593098Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:39:43 -0400Mint Condition<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Zyraoa9FuQE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48751494021http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48751494021Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:54:50 -0400Dame DashChris LightySteve StouteShakim Compere<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a210a78195419f0916ff04e0eaa840ce/tumblr_mlqpz21ScA1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48750148399http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48750148399Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:35:26 -0400Morehouse MenfamilyThe House of Homage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4e1f73986cf2eada88d932d2dae4075d/tumblr_mlqea6EKyk1qk2yjdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48728719077http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48728719077Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:22:54 -0400Ghostface Killah<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ne61w4R20QE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48674635724http://contingentoncool.tumblr.com/post/48674635724Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:57:30 -0400Lenny Cookeboi-1daBenny SafdieJoshua Safdie