Miami looked at hip-hop like this New York invasion. All the mixtape DJs were coming out of New York back then, and they’re like, ‘shout out Brooklyn, shout out Queens,’ and it was kind of weird when you’re driving out in Miami and the DJ is shouting about New York. – DJ EFN

Surfing is not just a sport in Hawaii; it's a way of life. Such is the case for Makua Rothman, a long-time Monster Energy sponsored pro surfer, who has recently taken a surprising pivot in his career.

DJ Stakz, the Monster sponsored “International Club King”, hosted the annual Miami takeover in May.