The NBA All Star Game is heading back to Chicago for the first time since 1988, and you already know Jordan Brand has plenty of product in store for fans in the Windy City, as well as those watching around the globe.
Among the highly anticipated sneakers releasing as part of Jordan Brand's 2020 All Star Collection is the fire red "Retro U" Air Jordan 3 SE. The kicks, priced at $200, will be available on the morning of February 15th, the same day as All Star Saturday night.

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In addition to the pair that'll be available at retailers across the country, Jordan Brand will also be releasing a Chicago exclusive that comes equipped with "CHI" detailing in place of the "Nike Air" on the heel.
Take a look at the Chicago exclusive in the video embedded below and continue scrolling for official photos of the general release version.
Eminem Speaks On "Music To Be Murdered By" Criticism: "May You Rest Peacefully"
Eminem speaks on his new album and how he means for it to be consumed.
The days of heading to the store, buying the latest music releases and reading the CD liner notes are long gone. Now, we receive that sort of content social media. Even an artist like Eminem, who has stuck around for decades, is adapting to the times, realizing that only a select number of people will actually purchase a physical copy of his new surprise album Music To Be Murdered By. The majority of folks will be consuming it on their designated streaming service. In order to communicate the message he intended to share with his fans regarding the record, Em shared a note on Instagram, issuing a warning for anybody who may have gotten the wrong idea from his latest musical content.
“In today’s wonderful world murder has become so commonplace that we are a society obsessed and fascinated by it. I thought why not make a sport of it, and murder over beats?” wrote Eminem, addressing his loyal audience. “So before you jump the gun, please allow me to explain. This album was not made for the squeamish. If you are easily offended or unnerved at the screams of bloody murder, this may not be the collection for you. Certain selections have been designed to shock the conscience, which may cause positive action. Unfortunately, darkness has truly fallen upon us.”
In one of the videos released for MTBMB, Eminem recreates the Las Vegas mass shooting from a few years ago. He also mentions the Manchester attack at an Ariana Grande concert. The rapper continued, “So you see, murder in this instance isn’t always literal, nor pleasant. These bars are only meant for the sharpest knives in the drawer. For the victims of this album, may you rest peacefully. For the rest of you, please listen more closely next time.”
Did you enjoy Eminem’s new album?
Zion Williamson Reacts To His First Game With The Pelicans: Watch
Zion had himself a game.
Zion Williamson finally made his NBA debut last night after a knee injury kept him out for months. Williamson went into the game with a lot of hype surrounding him so there was pressure to be one of the best players on the court. While on a minutes restriction, Williamson didn't disappoint as he scored 22 points and 7 rebounds in just 18 minutes of action. This included 17-straight points in the fourth quarter which gave his team the lead. Head coach Alvin Gentry eventually removed Zion from the game and the Pelicans lost.
After the game, Zion was asked about his debut and what he thought about the entire ordeal. The game was played in New Orleans and Williamson received a ton of love from the crowd. Zion recognized all of it and was grateful for his warm reception.
“It was everything I dreamed of, except the losing part," Williamson said. "The energy the city brought, it was electric. I’m just grateful they did that. It was a dream come true.”
As the season goes on, Williamson will continue to be on a minutes restriction thanks to his proneness for injuries. The Pelicans want to make sure their investment is safe for the long haul which you can't blame them for. Hopefully, Williamson can get himself to 100 percent so he can dominate the league for years to come.
Air Jordan 4 "Air Max" Coming Later This Year: First Look
An homage to a classic.
Back in the summer of 2019, there were reports that Jordan Brand would be coming through with an Air Jordan 4 colorway that paid homage to the OG Air Max 95 “Neon.” At the time, there was nothing but a photoshop rendering of what this sneaker would look like. Now, we are firmly in 2020 and initial images are starting to hit the internet. Thanks to @zsneakerheadz, we have four images of the shoe including the rumored release date.
As you can see from the post below, the shoe is a perfect recreation of the Air Max 95 model. Starting at the top going all the way to the midsole, the shoe features different shades of grey that get darker the lower you go on the sneaker. Neon yellow is placed on the lace holders as well as the Jumpman logo on the tongue. From there, Nike Air branding is placed on the back which will certainly appeal to all of the OGs out there.
For now, these are slated to drop on March 21st of 2020 for $225 USD in men’s sizes. These will also be coming in Grade School sizes for $160 USD. Let us know in the comments below what you think and whether or not you plan on copping.
Juice WRLD’s Family Reveals Posthumous Music Plans In New Statement
Juice WRLD's unreleased songs and projects will see the light of day.
The first posthumous feature from Juice WRLD was rightfully allotted to Eminem, the late Chicago rapper's idol, on his brand new album Music To Be Murdered By. Even better -- it was revealed this week that the song in question, "Godzilla," earned a new world record for Eminem, placing Juice WRLD in the Guinness books as well. While his contributions to the song didn't net him the "fastest rapper ever" title, it's still bittersweet for such an accomplishment to even be attached to the late star. After his cause of death was revealed yesterday, marking an accidental drug overdose from codeine and oxycodone, Juice WRLD's family has issued a statement where they detail the plans for his future posthumous releases, as well as a tribute planned in his hometown.

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"From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank each and every one of you for your undivided adoration and love for Juice," wrote the rapper's family and his team at Grade A. "You guys meant the entire world to Juice and by listening to his music, watching his videos and sharing your stories about him, you are keeping his memory alive forever. We plan to honor Juice's talents, his spirit, and the love he felt for his fans by sharing unreleased music and other projects that he was passionately in the process of developing. There will be a public tribute in Chicago, details will be shared soon."
A number of Juice WRLD's unreleased songs leaked onto the internet this weekend. The man was known for his incredible work ethic in the studio, often freestyling handfuls of songs on a nightly basis. He certainly has a vast catalog stashed away in the vault for his closest collaborators and family to sift through and determine what would fit his vision best for any posthumous work.
Rest in power, Juice WRLD.
Terrell Owens Threatens To Expose Donovan McNabb In Scathing Rant
"I’ll NEVER be the bigger man because I don’t eat CHUNKY SOUP."
Get ya popcorn ready!
Former Philadelphia Eagles teammates Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens are currently engaged in a war of words, stemming from McNabb's comments in an interview with Bleacher Report’s Master Tes. In short, McNabb says T.O. was a "major distraction" and he blames the Hall of Fame wide receiver for breaking the Eagles up.
Now, Terrell Owens has entered the chat.

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Owens took to twitter last night to respond to McNabb's criticism, and boy did he have plenty to say. In addition to calling McNabb a joke, T.O blamed the "jealous ass" QB for being the reason he didn't return to the Eagles. He also threatened to expose McNabb for engaging in unsavory activities at his parties.
"Let me know when u want to hear the truth!! Did u ask him about those DUIs and what he was doing at the parties I threw at my house during “our time” in Philly?!! Hmmm Don’t worry, I’ll tell ya!!"
Check out Owens' twitter rant below, and stay tuned because there will surely be more to come.
Shaq’s Son Shareef O’Neal Announces He’s Leaving UCLA
Shareef O'Neal issues statement regarding his decision to transfer.
Shareef O'Neal, the oldest son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has announced his decision to transfer from UCLA. The Bruins freshman, who missed all of last year after undergoing heart surgery, averaged just 2.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13 games this season.
O'Neal didn't give a specific reason for his decision, nor did he reveal which school he intends to enroll at next. That said, he made sure to thank the University, Bruins fans, and former head coach Steve Alford who recruited him to UCLA in 2018.
His statement reads, in part:
"My parents have always taught me that transparency is the best form of communication. It is in this spirit I announced today my departure from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)."
"I’m looking forward to the next chapter, whatever that may be. And a very special thanks to the UCLA fans for your continued support these past two years. You truly have been the strength that sustained me."
"I would like to give special thanks to Coach Steve Alford who recruited me here, Coach Cronin for developing me, and the awesome medical staff for giving me a second chance at fulfilling my dreams of playing on the next level. A part of my heart will always be at UCLA figuratively and literally."
The 20-year old forward was highly recruited in the Class of 2018 and had drawn interest from Kentucky as well as Arizona. In fact, he had originally committed to Arizona before changing his mind and signing with UCLA. We'll have to wait and see where he'll get his next opportunity.

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Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner Reunite At Disney World After His Petty Thirst Trap Response
Kylie and Travis are on good terms again following the thirst trap debacle.
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner may have parted ways as a couple last fall, but they were always adamant about maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of their daughter, Stormi. However, that doesn’t mean that they can’t act in the name of pettiness towards each other every once in awhile, which is exactly what Travis seemed to be thinking when he responded to Kylie’s year-end IG thirst trap with a very loaded, passive aggressive “Lol” on his story shortly after she posted her photo. The two exes have not been seen together since the snide, indirect comment was made, and reportedly kept their distance from each other afterwards. However, they were caught flirting in his IG comments in the new year following Travis’ jab, and Kylie even used an unreleased track of his in her cosmetics ad for The Stormi Collection. Now, it looks like the former couple have smoothed things over completely, as they made their first public appearance of 2020 together while accompanying almost-2-year-old Stormi to Disney World on Wednesday.
The trio were spotted taking a ride on Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom, their first public appearance as a family since trick-or-treating at Halloween. The trip to the Orlando theme park was reportedly an early birthday treat for Stormi, who turns two on February 1st. Kylie, Travis, and Stormi were joined by some of the Kardashian clan, including Kourtney Kardashian, her daughter Penelope, Kim and Kanye’s daughter North, and grandma Kris. Despite their reconciliation, there’s no word on whether Kylie and Travis plan on getting back together just yet.
Lakers’ Dwight Howard Wants Kobe Bryant To Help Him In Dunk Contest
Dwight wants to reunite with Kobe for the Dunk Contest.
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is making his return to the Dunk Contest next month, and he's reportedly hoping that Kobe Bryant will help him capture his second title.
According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Howard is encouraging Laker Nation to convince Kobe to join him in Chicago in February. Following Wednesday night's victory over the New York Knicks, Howard told reporters (H/T ESPN), "I'm trying to get Kobe. So if I can get all the Laker fans to lobby to get Kobe to help me in the dunk contest, that'd be really good. That'd be awesome."
Howard added that he hasn't formally asked Kobe yet, but he is hopeful that the Lakers fanbase will be able to badger the Black Mamba to the point that he'll agree to help.
"Have I asked him? Not yet," he said, per ESPN. "Just got to get the fans behind me first. Setting the table. Need you guys. 'Hey, Kobe, can you get in the dunk contest with Dwight?' That'd be great."
The 34-year old center headlined some of the most memorable Dunk Contest competitions against Nate Robinson during a three-year run from 2007-09, including a championship in 2008. It has been over a decade since he last competed but he believes he's in the best shape of his career and more than capable of putting on a show at the United Center on February 15th.
"I just felt like I'm in the best shape I've been in my whole career," Howard said. "So why not go out there and give it, give it 135 percent, and see what happens?"
"What am I excited about? Just being in the atmosphere," he said. "It's been a long time. I got some pretty good dunks, things ready to go. Just can't wait to get out there, enjoy the atmosphere and try to put on a great show for all our fans. Try to make this 2020 dunk contest the best ever."
Lil Wayne Begins Album Rollout With "Funeral" Teaser Clip
A new album from Lil Wayne is imminent.
Rap’s legends are killing us off one by one. Last week, Eminem surprised the world by dropping his latest album, Music To Be Murdered By, out of absolutely nowhere. He enlisted stars like the late Juice WRLD, Don Toliver, Royce Da 5’9″, Skylar Grey, and many others to help him live out his current vision. For months, another iconic figure in the game has been hinting at his next impactful musical appearance with Lil Wayne beginning to mention his hotly-anticipated Funeral project. Originally announced years ago, it would appear as though the New Orleans star is prepping the body of work for our ears and, today, he came through with an official teaser for the album.

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Posting a looped clip that, let’s face it, doesn’t reveal much, Lil Wayne hinted that his next album Funeral could be coming “soon.” In the caption for his post, Tunechi included a coffin emoji, which he has been using for the last little while to subtly promote the upcoming project.
A couple of Tune’s famous friends are excited about this quasi-announcement, including YFN Lucci and 2 Chainz who both commented on the upload. Do you think they could be featured guests? While this doesn’t offer much insight into the album plan, it’s pretty exciting to see that Weezy is working on some new heat, filling out his legacy with even more vibes and potentially topping himself another time. Are you excited?









