You just might see BlocBoy JB sporting a MAGA hat in the near future, as the rapper tweeted out his growing fondness for President Donald Trump on Friday. As coronavirus spreads worldwide, many have taken issue with the ways in which certain government officials have been handling the global pandemic, including the Trump administration in the United States. Most recently, folks have been criticizing Trump for lashing out at an NBC reporter, Peter Alexander, who merely asked the president what he would say to Americans who are scared about coronavirus. Trump began dunking on Alexander, calling him a "terrible reporter" and denouncing him for asking such a "nasty question." Alexander went on to issue an apology, but many were frankly appalled at Trump's disrespectful response.
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However, it appears that a certain Memphis rapper feels differently about the POTUS. It looks like BlocBoy JB, who nearly lost his life last week after jumping off of a second story balcony into a pool and almost hitting the pavement, has taken notice of Trump as of late, and the artist likes how he moves. While he doesn't mention the incident with the reporter specifically, BlocBoy took to Twitter to share his changing views on Trump, telling his followers that he's actually "starting to like" him.
"I’m Starting To Like Trump No Cap," he wrote, followed by an emoji of an actual cap. "Dude Ass To Gangsta." The replies were divided, with some roasting the rapper for aligning himself with Trump, while others actually agreed with him.
Nike SB Dunk Low "Blue’s Clues" Coming Soon: First Look
Everyone’s favorite kids show is getting its very own sneaker.
Nike SB continues to be one of the most popular brands for skateboarders around the world. Nike SB is known for some pretty interesting colorways and they always have some dope collabs. Recently, Nike SB has been trying to make a huge comeback as younger sneakerheads finally become hip to the various Dunks that defined the 2000s.
Thanks to the Instagram user @wholelottarik, we now have our first look at a brand new colorway of the Nike SB Dunk Low called “Blue’s Clues.” This, of course, is in reference to the popular children’s show of the same name. The dog, Blue, was colored in a bright blue hue with navy blue spots. This sneaker takes on a similar aesthetic as the upper is covered in bright blue and the Nike swoosh is Navy.
Overall it’s a dope sneaker and if you’re a fan of the children’s show, these are definitely a must-cop. Some are reporting that this shoe could be coming out in April although nothing has been confirmed. Stay tuned for details as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates.
In the meantime, let us know what you think of these, in the comments below.
Kevin Gates, Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert & More Light Up Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist
Lil Uzi Vert, Kevin Gates, and more occupy space on the Fire Emoji playlist for your weekly update on the hottest tracks.
It’s been a full week since people began to self-quarantine in wake of the Coronavirus madness that’s been sweeping the world. As health officials and government officials have advised everyone to stay inside and keep away from crowds in general, it’s safe to say that the majority of the world would be going insane if it weren’t for streaming services.
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That being said, you know what time it is. Each week, we keep you updated on the hottest records that you need to be listening to with our Fire Emoji playlist on Spotify. Though it’s been a relatively quiet week in releases due to the rise in Coronavirus, we do have some heat for everyone to check out. That new Kevin Gates freestyle, “Always Be Gangsta” is a necessary vibe for trying times. Of course, it was necessary to include that brand new NLE Choppa record, “Walk Em Down” with Roddy Ricch as well as the Tory Lanez-assisted remix to Buju Banton’s “Trust.”
The playlist also includes cuts from Lil Uzi Vert‘s Eternal Atake as well as the deluxe edition that serves as LUV Vs. The World 2. We also got heat from Rich The Kid, Jay Electronica, Fivio Foreign, and more.
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Burger King To Offer Free Kids Meals Amid School Closures
Burger King will offering free kids meals to families who rely on school lunches to feed their children, as schools shut down nationwide in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Burger King is taking one of the concerning side effects of the coronavirus pandemic into its own hands, by offering free kids meals to children who will not be able to receive their school-provided lunches anymore after the spread of COVID-19 forced many school districts to close down. As coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, it's important to avoid large crowds and practice social distancing. Many institutions including schools have closed in order to contain the virus and prevent further infection, and while that may be a crucial health and safety measure, it poses a problem for tons of families who depend on schools to provide lunches for their children. Plenty of celebrities like Steph and Ayesha Curry as well as Ciara and Russell Wilson have donated to local food banks and other organizations to help prevent kids from going hungry, and now, Burger King is doing their part, too. Starting next week for as long as supplies last, the fast food chain will be offering two free kids meals with every adult meal purchase made through online orders.
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“There’s a tremendous impact on children, as a result of all the school closures,” Jose Cil, CEO of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International, told Business Insider. “It’s one of the hardest-hit groups of Americans, because they rely so significantly on school, for lunch...Monday through Friday, for the better part of the year.” Now that the fast food chain is heavily encouraging "minimum contact methods like drive-thrus, pick-up or delivery," the online factor of the offer makes perfect sense.
“We have the ability to help feed America,” Cil said. “The challenge here is that when you’re dealing with a circumstance like this, if we don’t utilize businesses like Burger King, Tim’s and Popeyes … It’s really difficult for Americans to be fed, because it’s going to be difficult for them to get all their other food and necessities from the supermarket.”
Pornhub Traffic Continues To Increase Exponentially Due To Coronavirus
Pornhub’s streaming numbers have gone way up in the last week, as people around the world are stuck inside self-quarantining due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pornhub is certainly benefiting from the whole world occupying themselves while they’re stuck at home in self-isolation due to the spread of coronavirus. The company has seen an immense spike in traffic to their website in the last week, after previously reporting an overall increase in streaming since the coronavirus outbreak. The porn website has broken down the weekly traffic changes both worldwide and within individual countries with some handy graphs, revealing that folks are spending even more time viewing their content than they were the week prior.
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There was a worldwide increase in traffic as high as 11.6% this past week, and in the U.S., there was a 5.1% spike in traffic March 13th, and a further 6.4 % spike on March 17th. Italy, the first European country to be put on full lockdown, has seen the largest increase of any individual country, going up a whopping 57% on March 12th. This spike is largely due to the fact that the website has offered a free premium subscription to all of the people of Italy to keep themselves entertained while they are kept in quarantine. In addition to the rise in viewership numbers, the website also noticed that folks were visiting the site at slightly different times than normal.
Jeezy Responds To Criticism That He Never Put Anyone On
Jeezy responded to talk that he never put anyone on in the Hip Hop game.
There was a time where it looked like he'd put on Freddie Gibbs, but that relationship eventually went south. [Jump to the 18:47 mark].
"A lot of people I tried to put on or I wanted to see win, that ain't what they wanted," Jeezy told Charlamagne Tha God. "It cost me a lot, it cost me friendships. That sh*t can get to you, bro. I've tried to put people on, but everybody that was a part of my first project, they on. You know DJ Drama, he might beg to differ, but that Gangsta Grillz wasn't in the hood like that until Young was on that thing. Trap Or Die was monumental."
What do you think about what Jeezy said?
Kanye Or Taylor?: Internet Debates Who The Real Snake Is
After Kanye West and Taylor Swift's full phone call in 2016 about his controversial "Famous" lyrics leaked, the Internet is arguing over who was really in the wrong.
When the full phone conversation between Kanye West and Taylor Swift from 2016, in which he told her about his plans to namedrop her in his then-unreleased song, "Famous," recently leaked, the Internet went into a frenzy. The extended footage of the call, filmed by Kim Kardashian, puts forward some new evidence in Taylor's favour, seemingly proving that she never lied about what Kanye did and didn't tell her about what would be included in the song.
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Way back then, Taylor inferred she was offended by Kanye rapping, "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/Why? I made that b*tch famous" on "Famous," and Kim proceeded to expose her for lying by releasing a snippet of the phone call, where Kanye can be heard giving Taylor a heads up about mentioning her in the song. Taylor always maintained that she was aware of the "sex" line but not the "b*tch" line, and this newfound clip seems to support that claim.
The leaked footage has got the Internet divided, with #KanyeWestIsOverParty trending on Twitter as a result. Swifties are purporting Taylor's innocence, Kanye fans are insisting that the clip proves nothing, and everyone else is attempting to approach the situation rationally. On the one hand, some feel that the full conversation proves that Taylor told the truth from the beginning: she was only ever told about the "sex" line.
However, this full-length clip still doesn't make a difference to others, who have decided to stand by Kanye.
Rihanna’s Foundation Donates $5 Million To Fight Coronavirus
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has donated a total of $5 million to various organizations that are helping those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rihanna is the latest among countless celebrities to pay it forward in order to help fight the spread of coronavirus. The mogul’s Clara Lionel Foundation has donated a total of $5 million to various organizations, particularly in marginalized communities in the United States, the Caribbean and in Africa, that are working toward preventing the further spread of COVID-19 as well as helping those most deeply affected by the pandemic. CLF has distributed the funds to at least five different non-profits, including Direct Relief, Partners In Health, Feeding America, the International Rescue Committee, the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
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“Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities—those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic,” Justine Lucas, the executive director at CLF, said in a statement. According to Variety, the donations will “support local food banks serving at-risk communities and the elderly in the U.S., testing and care in Haiti and Malawi, the distribution of medical equipment, vaccine and therapy research and development, and healthcare training.”
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“CLF believes that one of the most powerful weapons we have against COVID-19 is preparedness,” the foundation said in a statement. “Protecting our frontline health workers and marginalized communities around the world requires getting ahead of it fast, and the time to act is now.” Rihanna founded CLF back in 2012, in honour of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. Her goal has been to work closely with community-based leaders and organizations that support education and emergency response and preparedness around the world. The foundation has hosted many different charity events, including Rihanna’s annual Diamond Ball.
Air Jordan 5 “Easter” Official Photos Revealed
Jordan Brand is celebrating Easter with a colorful, paint splatter Air Jordan 5. Check out the official photos + release details.
Jordan Brand’s year-long celebration of the Air Jordan 5 will consist of a festive “Easter” iteration that is scheduled to release on April 3rd. A teaser image of the busy design first surfaced earlier this week, but we now have an official look at what to expect, courtesy of Finish Line.
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Highlighted by an Easter egg-inspired paint splatter design throughout the white leather upper, the festive 5s come equipped with “Laser Crimson” detailing on the midsole as well as the Jumpman logos on the tongue and heel. Additional, the Easter AJ5 boasts a “Voltage Purple” inner lining, while white laces, a clear lace lock and a white midsole/outsole combination round out the look.
The kicks in question are billed as a grade school exclusive and will therefore be priced at $140 when they launch on April 3rd. This design certainly isn’t for everyone but the good news is there will be plenty of other AJ5s on the market in due time. Check out the official images below, and click here for a look at the rumored “Teal” Off-White x Air Jordan 5.
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Swae Lee Really Hosted A IG Live Concert In Quarantine & It Was Lit
Swae Lee really crowd surfed on Instagram Live.
The Coronavirus pandemic is really f*ckin' up the money right now. As health officials continue to urge everyone to practice social distancing, festivals, tours, concerts, and performances, in general, are getting canceled to prevent further spread of Coronavirus. That being said, Swae Lee found a clever way around this, though it's more for the benefit of his fans.
Swae Lee put on a show last night for his fans, even though everyone is in quarantine. The rapper hit Instagram Live where he performed a slew of hits while maintaining the same energy you'd expect from him. Self-isolated in a studio, the rapper thanked the "sold out" audience that he was performing for while also "bringing a fan on stage" and crowd surfing.
Though it's safe to say that Swae Lee does have a lot of things to keep him preoccupied during the lockdown, he's clearly missing the stage right now. Many concerts and performances have been canceled or postponed in recent times but ahead of the outbreak, Swae Lee was on tour with Post Malone which has since been canceled. Today was actually supposed to be the final date of the tour while Swae was expected to perform at Coachella next month. The annual festival in California has been postponed until the fall.
Peep clips from Swae's IG performance below.
