Every year, a pair of Air Jordan 11 sneakers is offered right in time for the holidays, allowing an opportunity for sneakerheads to cop what they really wanted for Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever you celebrate. There have been rumors circulating about this year’s colorway and, with all of the release delays due to the pandemic, it was unclear if we would still be getting one of the year’s most anticipated drops. Thankfully, they’re still on pace to release in December and a first look has finally been offered.

Popular sneaker page @zsneakerheadz just shared the first picture of the upcoming release and it’s looking to be an insta-cop for most people.

The colorway is being classified as “Black/White-Metallic Silver-Clear” and the silhouette contains a black-based upper. There are hits of metallic silver on the heel, as well as on the eyelets. A white midsole and a sleek translucent outsole complete the look. 

This sneaker is expected to release on December 12, but that has not been confirmed by Jordan Brand yet.

Take a look at the first photo of the traditional Air Jordan 11 holiday release and let us know if you’ll be trying your luck at scooping up a pair.

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With the ongoing coronavirus spread causing what feels like a global quarantine state, celebratory gatherings of loved ones have temporarily become a thing of the past. Given that this past weekend was the Easter holiday, many moved to retain some semblance of tradition. That includes the hip-hop community, who took to Instagram to share family pictures and inspirational words.

“Happy Easter and keep the faith,” writes 2 Chainz, sharing a photo of his three children. “Remain optimistic and Pray.” Fresh off holding it down in a legendary producer battle against DJ Premier, the RZA chimed in with some motivational wisdom befitting of the Wu-Tang cause. “Have a Blessed Resurrection Day. Today we celebrate the resurrection of knowledge of self,” he writes. “Love of self, family, community, planet and most importantly the love of the Father of All.”

Ever the mama’s boy, Death Row’s Daz Dillinger showed some love to his mom with a heartfelt post. Even 50 Cent took a moment to showcase his softer side, teaching his young son Sire how to bake. In turn, Sire offered his father some acting tips. “This guy is so much fun, he be saying some shit,” jokes Fif. “He told me he saw my show For Life I asked if he liked it, he said it was cool but if you practice you could do better.” Cardi B also took to Instagram to share a picture of her daughter Kulture, and her husband’s cousin Quavo flooded his own driveway with a dose of Easter flair.

How did you spend your Easter holidays? 

There were plenty of quotes, tributes, speeches, and remembrances shared on Monday (January 20) to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All across America, millions of people enjoyed a day off from work as some attended parades and special events dedicated to the assassinated Civil Rights leader, but when the Federal Bureau of Investigation honored Dr. King on social media, the internet was quick to call out the organization's hypocrisy.

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"Today, the FBI honors the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.," the institution tweeted. "A quote from Dr. King is etched in stone at the FBI Academy's reflection garden in Quantico as a reminder to all students and FBI employees: 'The time is always right to do what is right.' #MLKDay."

Ironically, when Dr. King was fighting for equity and equality, the FBI targeted him and his family, harassing and threatening them for years. There was a special team that focused on Dr. King that reportedly bugged his home, sent him threatening letters, and exposed his alleged infidelities to discredit his movement. The National Archives holds the "FBI-King Suicide Letter," a note sent to Dr. King from the bureau encouraging him to take his own life under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover. The letter called the Civil Rights leader "an evil, abnormal beast." The FBI's headquarters in Washington, D.C. is named the J. Edgar Hoover Building.

"Your headquarters is named after J. Edgar Hoover, who used all of his resources to not only destroy King’s reputation, but to get him to kill himself," Marc Lamont Hill tweeted to the FBI. "If you want to 'do what is right,' you should denounce Hoover’s attacks on The Black Freedom Movement and rename the building." Check out a few more responses below and let us know if you think people are overreacting.

Kodak Black is not allowing his incarceration to affect his gift-giving.

After ringing in Christmas by reportedly issuing out thousands of dollars in gifts and cash to families in need and his organizations of choice, the rapper returned to social media to cherish the moment in which his son opened up his gifts for Christmas. 

“No Matter The Distance Or The Time Between Us U Forever My Lil Sniper,” the rapper’s representative penned in a caption directed toward his five-year-old. “They Playin Wit My Mail In Here That’s Why U Got Your Gifts ? Late.”

In November, Kodak Black was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to lying on background check forms while attempting to purchase multiple firearms. One of the guns that were purchased were later found at a crime scene with Kodak’s fingerprints after it had been used to fire at a “rival rap artist” according to court documents.

During his sentencing, the rapper apologized in court, attempting to take full responsibility for his actions.

“Young people do stupid things,” United States District Judge Federico Moreno reportedly responded. “But the problem is that you’ve been doing stupid things since you were 15.”