Lil Uzi Vert fans are in a jubilant state following the long-awaited release of “Eternal Atake,” letting the first impressions fly willy-nilly. Lil Uzi Vert, the self-declared “Mother Goose” of this rap culture, has lived up to his rapscallion reputation with the surprise release of Eternal Atake. After all the label drama, all the hand-wringing over release dates, Roc Nation red herrings and false-flag retirements, Uzi has finally blessed us with what might very well be the most focused effort of his young career. At least, that’s what many of the early responses are indicating, though the album has yet to...
Sneaker customizer reveals Jalen Ramsey’s new Yeezy Boost 700, inspired by Union LA’s Air Jordan collabs. Kanye West‘s Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 has been reworked once again by sneaker customizer Huy Le, this time as part of a project for Los Angeles Rams Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The special edition kicks pull on inspiration from Union Los Angeles’ wildly popular Air Jordan 1 collaboration – and if you ask me I think they were executed to perfection. Just like the Union AJ1, black overlays contrast the off-white upper, while the splashes of red in the Boost midsole serve as...
Patrick Mahomes has the potential to get the biggest contract in NFL history. Patrick Mahomes has been the best quarterback in the NFL over the past two seasons. In 2019, Mahomes’ efforts came to fruition as his team went on to win the Super Bowl. Now, the Kansas City Chiefs superstar is up for a contract extension and he is expected to get the payday of a lifetime. Over the past few weeks, there has been speculation as to how much money Mahomes could realistically make. If Mahomes gets one of the biggest deals ever, he would ultimately be...
Young Thug is seemingly still not a fan of Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, destroying the man in his Instagram comments for his jewelry. Young Thug and YFN Lucci don’t have the friendliest of histories with their beef dating back several years. The last time these two were at odds, Thug’s girlfriend Jerrika Karlae got involved in the drama but, this time, Jeffery is making things personal in a different manner. Atlanta star YFN Lucci posted a video of himself flexing his jewelry on Instagram, housing two watches, a couple of bracelets, and a handful of rings on his hand and...
Exclusive Interview: Jadakiss comes through for a two-part conversation, talking “Ignatius,” his friendship with Biggie, and the one collaboration he’s been eying for years. Following a last-minute delay, Jadakiss has officially released the fifth studio album of his legendary career, Ignatius. A recurring placement on top ten lists from the barbershop to the booth, Jada’s prolific catalog and deadly bars have earned him respect in a game where steel sharpens steel. Many might even call him the blacksmith — an inspiration to the likes of Pusha T, a collaborator to legends like Nas, Eminem, Jay-Z, DMX, Ghostface Killah, and...
Andrew Wiggins was in awe after playing with Steph Curry for the first time. Andrew Wiggins was dealt to the Golden State Warriors during the trade deadline and has been playing on a struggling ship ever since. Once everyone on the Warriors comes back healthy, Wiggins is expected to take more of a suppressed role but for now, he’s one of their top scoring options. Luckily for the young Canadian, he was given some help last night as his Warriors took on the Toronto Raptors. Yes, that’s right, Steph Curry was back in the lineup. This was the first...
Josh Hart shows off his 25th birthday gift, inspired by the trolling comment Rihanna left on LeBron’s posterizing IG post. On the night of February 25th, LeBron James caught a smooth pass from Alex Caruso in transition and proceeded to take flight for an emphatic dunk that blew the roof of the Staples Center. As is the case with many of LeBron’s most impressive dunks, the incident was not without victim, and it just so happened to be James’ former Laker teammate Josh Hart who was on the receiving end. As if the viral video footage wasn’t enough embarrassment for...
50 Cent wants to make one of Pop Smoke’s dreams come true, promising his mother that he will bring her to an award show. 50 Cent wants Pop Smoke‘s posthumous album to be so good that it ends up winning tons of awards, and he’s working so hard on it because of something that the late Brooklyn rapper once told his mother. For the last week and a bit, New York legend 50 Cent has been offering updates on the status of Pop Smoke’s posthumous album, which he will be executive producing. Already, the rapper has lined up Roddy Ricch and...
After years of teasing the album, Lil Uzi Vert drops “Eternal Atake” out of nowhere and it’s a total bop. Summer 2018 introduced the prospect of a new album from Lil Uzi Vert after the Philadelphia rapper began spreading cult imagery related to his Eternal Atake concept. After seemingly leading us into the project with his “New Patek” single though, Uzi ran into some label difficulties, bickering back-and-forth with Don Cannon and DJ Drama. After signing a new deal with Roc Nation, Lil Uzi Vert had more of a grasp over the trajectory of his career and, finally, the official...
Pop Smoke’s memory was honoured during a celebration of life in his Brooklyn neighbourhood of Canarsie on Thursday. Brooklynites gathered together to celebrate the life of the late Pop Smoke during a funeral procession in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon, two weeks after he was tragically murdered in Los Angeles. Though his family and loved ones held their own private memorial last weekend to say goodbye, folks were able to honour Pop’s memory by taking to the streets of his native neighbourhood of Canarsie, beginning their march on 82nd Street and Flatlands. Family, friends, and fans of the late rapper could be seen gathered under a...