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Stephen A. Smith Rips Drew Brees For "Ignorant" Statement

Stephen A. Smith was disappointed with how Drew Brees answered a question on peaceful protests. Drew Brees has come under fire over the past 24 hours thanks to his stance on peaceful protests in the United States. While speaking on the current state of the country, Brees expressed support for police brutality protesters but claimed that kneeling during the anthem is still unacceptable because it is disrespectful to the flag, anthem, and even the troops. People felt as though these comments were a slap in the face of Colin Kaepernick and many of Brees’ teammates were quick to call...
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Manuel Ellis Died After Telling Police "I Can’t Breathe," Ruled A Homicide

Manuel Ellis died in early March after being involved in an altercation with police, and a medical examiner ruled his death a homicide by physical restraint. “I Can’t Breathe” police-related deaths are becoming far too common. Eric Garner uttered those words when he was choked to death by officers, George Floyd cried out for his mother and begged an officer not to kill him before making “I can’t breathe” his final words on earth, and on March 3 in Tacoma, Washington, 33-year-old Manuel Ellis said the same phrase as police restrained him. Mark Makela / Stringer / Getty Images According to an...
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Jayson Tatum & Rui Hachimura Get New Air Jordan 34 PEs

Jayson Tatum and Rui Hachimura are among Jordan Brand’s best young players. Jayson Tatum has been having himself a coming-out season with the Boston Celtics while Rui Hachimura has been having a quietly good rookie campaign with the Washington Wizards. Both of these players might be rivals out on the court although they certainly have one thing in common which is the fact that they are both signed to Jordan Brand. This past season, they have been doing a lot to promote the Air Jordan 34 and it seems as though both of them are about to get new...
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Gabrielle Union Files Harassment Complaint Against "AGT," Claims She Was "Threatened"

Gabrielle Union is taking her grievances with “AGT” to court, including an accusation that she was “threatened” and told to stop speaking about production. If you think Gabrielle Union is slowing down with her war against America’s Got Talent, think again. The former judge of the popular competition series has had a bone to pick with production ever since she said she got axed. Gabrielle Union has claimed that after she complained of enduring microaggressions, unhealthy work environments, and racially-insensitive language she was booted, and now the actress is taking her accusations to court. Rachel Luna / Stringer / Getty Imagees According...
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Snoop Dogg Has Never Voted, Didn’t Think He Could Because Of Criminal Record

Snoop Dogg shared that 2020 would “definitely” be the first time he cast his vote after being “brainwashed” into thinking he couldn’t. Not only has 2020 shaped up to be one of the most eventful years of the last decade, it’s also an election year. In just a few months, America will be casting their votes for their next president, and while many celebrities have advocated for all qualified citizens to vote, Snoop Dogg revealed on The Real 92.3 while speaking with Big Boy’s Neighborhood that he’s never voted before. Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty Images “I ain’t never voted a...
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SZA Blasts Dolls Kill Brand For Calling Cops On BLM Protesters, Company Apologizes

SZA called out Dolls Kill, an alternative clothing company, for standing with police and allegedly calling the cops on protesters. Alternative clothing brand Dolls Kill was under fire by the public over their response to the Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles. The punk and goth apparel company’s owner, Shoddy Lynn, shared an image to social media showing over two dozen armed police officers barricading a street that just happened to be in front of her brick and mortar store. “Direct Action in its glory,” she wrote in the caption. Soon, Dolls Kill was called out for their lack...
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CJ McCollum Reacts To Blazers Voting Against NBA Playoff Plan

CJ McCollum and his teammates felt there were better options available. Today, all 30 NBA teams voted on a return to play format that will tentatively begin on July 31st. The plan received overwhelming support as 29 teams voted in favor of it. The only team that was against the proposal was the Portland Trail Blazers. According to reports, some felt as though the 22-team format was unfair and that they would have preferred something with only 20 teams. Many NBA fans were quick to judge the Trail Blazers for this decision although CJ McCollum eventually came out and...
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PSG x Air Jordan 4 "Bordeaux" Drops This Year: New Photos

Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand are teaming up for yet another sneaker collab. Jordan Brand has been trying to get into the soccer space over the last couple of years and this desire has manifested in some collaborations with the iconic French soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain. Over the last year, we have seen a PSG Air Jordan 1, Jordan 5, Jordan 6, and even some dope apparel. Most of these pieces have been navy, red, and white but now, PSG and Jumpman are going for something just a tiny bit different with their new Air Jordan 4. Recently, we reported...
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Politically Charged GOLF WANG Tee Has Fans Asking For Re-Release

This GOLF WANG t-shirt makes reference to a young black man who was wrongfully convicted and murdered. Tyler, the Creator’s clothing line GOLF WANG has never been shy to push boundaries and make big statements with their drops. Back in 2018, the brand releases a t-shirt with the face of George Stinney Jr. printed on the front. For those who don’t know, Stinney Jr. was arrested at the age of 14 and was eventually convicted of a crime he never committed. In 1944, he received the electric chair as punishment, and to this day, he is still the youngest person...
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Minneapolis Mayor Overcome With Emotion During George Floyd Service

Mayor Jacob Frey was seen sobbing in front of George Floyd’s casket. George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis last week and in the aftermath of his death, there have been protests all across the United States. These protests have mostly been peaceful although on occasion there have been some riots and even the occasional looted store. Regardless of the methods of protest, it is clear that the people want justice and they want to see a concrete end to police brutality all across the nation. Today, there was a memorial service for Floyd in Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey...
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