Jordan Brand is taking its mandate of sustainability to brand new heights. Sneaker companies like Jordan Brand have been preaching about sustainability for quite some time now. Of course, we live in a society that has proven itself to be quite wasteful, and now, big companies are trying to change that. For instance, Nike recently unveiled a sneaker collection made with scrap materials. Jordan Brand seems to be taking a cue from Nike as they are rumored to be dropping a sustainable sneaker of their own. According to @zsneakerheadz, Jumpman is getting set to drop the Air Jordan 1...
El-P announces the release of “RTJ4” will be available for free. Run The Jewels have consistently been fighting against the system through their music — even when Killer Mike and El-P work as solo artists. Following the protests going on across America against the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, Run The Jewels have announced that the release of their fourth LP will be available for free upon its release. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images In a statement issued to Instagram, El-P explained that he and Killer Mike are offering this project for free in support of the protests....
Paul Pierce’s opinion on the LeBron James vs. Giannis debate shouldn’t be a surprise. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been embroiled in a pretty tight race for the MVP trophy this season. Both of their teams are at the top of their respective conferences and many are anticipating an NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. There is an argument to be made for both of these players when it comes to MVP honors although not everyone thinks the race is that tight. As you would expect, former NBA star and current analyst, Paul Pierce, believes...
The latest additions to our “Fire Emoji” playlist include new joints from Kevin Gates, Lil Yachty, Gunna, Migos, and more. Our “Fire Emoji” playlist is looking stacked with tons of new music from Kevin Gates, Lil Yachty, Gunna, Migos, Freddie Gibbs—the list goes on and on. We know it’s been a very tough and emotional week for our audience, with the horrific murder of George Floyd by police and subsequent protests, and we hope that we can offer you some solace and comfort. Music has always been an incredible form of healing, and continues to be during the darkest of...
Following the riots in Atlanta, 2 Chainz speaks on the riots going on in his hometown. Killer Mike and T.I. delivered impassioned speeches last night during a press conference in Atlanta addressing the state of the city. With riots and protests going on across America, both T.I. and Killer Mike acknowledged the pain that they, as well as the Black community as a whole, are going through right now. However, for two men who grew up in Atlanta, they urged protesters and those in the streets to strategize the way they’re going to make a change instead of burning...
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are coming through with some much needed good news. Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are two of the biggest legends in the music industry and over the last few decades, they have teamed up to use their profiles for good. During a recent interview with GQ, both men shared details of a plan to build a brand new free high school near USC in California. As Iovine explained, this high school will help give kids a much better education that will be tailored to their specific interests. “We’re starting it right outside of USC,”...
Grimes revealed the nickname that she and her partner Elon Musk have for their newborn baby boy, X Æ A-Xii. Grimes and Elon Musk may have the most unconventional baby name in the world, but their nickname for the newborn is a little more run-of-the-mill. In an interview with Bloomberg about her new art exhibit, “Selling Out,” Grimes touched on the new addition to her family, whose eccentric name received quite the reaction when it was revealed to the public earlier this month. However, Grimes and Elon have a sweet nickname for X Æ A-Xii that is a little easier to pronounce: “Little X.” Neilson...
Kidd Kidd infamously had a falling out after being left out of the “Mrs. Officer” video. Lil Wayne‘s song “Mrs. Officer” was a pretty big hit back in the day and much of the success of the track was attributed to the likes of Kidd Kidd who provided a standout feature. Curiously, Kidd Kidd – who was a mentee of Lil Wayne at the time – was completely left out of the video. Kidd Kidd was rightfully upset about this and eventually had a falling out with Wayne. Recently, Kidd Kidd spoke about the feud on the “Uncensored Truth Podcast”...
Following protests across America, Michelle Obama pens a powerful open letter. The world is watching as cities across America protest against the injustices that have been happening against Black people in the course of American history. George Floyd’s murder this week reignited the public conversation regarding social injustices and anti-Black practices that have gone on in America for far too long. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images Michelle Obama, our forever First Lady, took to Instagram where she penned an emotional message in wake of Floyd’s passing. Sharing powerful artwork from Nikkolas Smith, a concept artist, and illustrator, who drew tribute pieces for...
The NYPD tried to turn a bus into a police transport but the driver had no interest in being part of that. While George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his death has sparked widespread outrage throughout the United States of America, and protests are happening in almost every state. New York has been known for its fair share of police brutality over the years so it’s not surprising that there were some heavy protests in Brooklyn and the surrounding areas yesterday. At one point, numerous protesters around the Barclays Center were arrested and placed in a bus made specifically...