Meek Mill doesn’t seem confident that the suspension of non-violent arrests in Philadelphia is a smart idea. As we all learn how to deal with the novel coronavirus and the threats it has already posed on our lives as we know them, new implications continue to alter our realities on a daily basis. For those of us living in Philadelphia, it was announced that the police force had received a memo to halt all arrests related to non-violent offenses. A Philly native, Meek Mill doesn’t think that’s the right move, as he commented on Twitter. We aren’t fully shut down...
The NBA has been shut down for about a week and fans are already begging for some kind of entertainment. Adam Silver has been one of the best commissioners in all of sports and throughout this Coronavirus pandemic, the NBA boss has been a true leader. He was the first commissioner to suspend his league’s season and continues to find ways in which he can make the season go on. While nothing is for certain at this point, us sports fans can find solace in the fact that Silver is working hard to get the show back up and running. Yesterday,...
The Air Jordan 5 is coming in an “Alternate Grape” colorway that is surely going to dazzle fans. Sneaker releases continue to be delayed in light of the Coronavirus. While this obviously sucks for sneakerheads, it’s a necessary precaution to make sure we all practice social distancing and make things right before they get even worse. Despite all of this, sneaker news continues to be delivered on a consistent basis. One of the models that continues to get talked about these days is the Air Jordan 5 “Alternate Grape.” This model is a play on the classic “Grape” colorway...
The Air Jordan 6 “Donda West” sample remains as one of Kanye’s most exclusive sneaker collaborations. Back in 2008, well before Kanye West was trying to jump over the Jumpman with his line of AdidasYeezy sneakers, Jordan Brand created a special edition Air Jordan 6 as a tribute to ‘Ye’s mother, Donda West. The kicks, said to be limited to just four pairs, are built on white leather uppers, highlighted by a laser-engraved rose pattern on the overlays and embroidered roses on the tongue, toe and heel. Additionally, the hook from Kanye’s song “Roses” can be found on the insole....
Offset has found himself the perfect quarantine hobby while he and Cardi B avoid the spread of coronavirus: nonstop blunt-rolling. Offset has found a way to occupy himself while he and Cardi B are practicing social distancing, and it’s safe to say that he has no shortage of weed in quarantine. The Migo has reached peak levels of boredom being stuck inside with virtually nothing to do, and, as a result, has resorted to just rolling blunts nonstop like a madman. Cardi made sure to document her hubby’s newfound quarantine hobby, sharing some footage of Offset’s rolling activities on Instagram to...
Migos rapper Quavo went to the supermarket and was met with empty shelves and a whole lot of nothing in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. If you’ve been tasked with stocking up on groceries and supplies this week, you know just how dire things are starting to look out there. Walking around the neighborhood, you’ll hear much less chatter than usual. Wandering into the supermarket might remind you of an early episode of The Walking Dead with empty shelves and panic-stricken customers roaming the aisles. Quavo recently took a trip to the store to re-up on goods for...
Following his tragic murder, Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke will reportedly have his car theft charges scrubbed. It has been one month since Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, born Bashar Jackson, was tragically murdered in Los Angeles in what has been described as a targeted hit. The details surrounding his death remain unclear, but federal officials continue to unpack the case day-by-day. In the weeks leading to his fatal shooting, Pop Smoke was arrested for allegedly transporting a stolen vehicle across state lines, refusing to give back a borrowed Rolls-Royce Wraith. The rising star was taken down in January upon his...
Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 rumored to release in a colorful orange & blue colorway this spring. It’s been a slow burn for Kanye West‘s AdidasYeezy Boost 380 thus far, but rumors are swirling that there are several different colorways on tap for the warmer months on the horizon. Among them, a new orange and blue colorway that figures to be the most colorful concept to date. The kicks in question have not yet been revealed, but you can get a good idea of what to expect the mockup embedded below. The Yeezy Boost 380 was first introduced in...
Drake is making the most of his boredom in quarantine, after his friend, Kevin Durant, tested positive for coronavirus days after they hung out. Drake has all the essential quarantine goods—movies, wine, hookah, and hand sanitizer—to keep himself busy while he self-isolates after hanging out with Kevin Durant days before the Brooklyn Nets star tested positive for coronavirus. The rapper posted a video to his Instagram story to document his chosen quarantine activities, filming the opening credits of the 90s film, The Fifth Element, starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich, and Chris Tucker. John Phillips/Getty Images Drake’s cluttered coffee table...
While a fully-fledged solo debut continues to elude us, Jay Electronica and Jay Z have served up a fascinating collection of cerebral, forward-thinking hip-hop. Not only did it take a self-imposed deadline to coax Jay Electronica out of his creative exile, but it was a deadline derived from scripture. Chronicled in the Gospels of Matthew, the notoriously guarded artist that first set the world ablaze with his dizzying penmanship 13 years ago decided to spend the same window that Jesus endured the taunting of the devil to craft his own songs of praise. After a decade in limbo, a whirlwind...