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Mamba Forever: Spalding Releases Limited-Edition Basketball In Honor Of Kobe Bryant
Source: Spalding / Spalding One of the greatest to ever touch to the court is about to be honored by a company synonymous with hooping. #24’s legacy has been commemorated in a premium way. Source: Spalding / Spalding Spalding is releasing a limited-edition basketball in honor of Kobe Bryant. The Kobe 94 Series celebrates the process of what was his daily transformation from a player with unmatched focus and determination, to a loving husband, father, coach, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. The ball is dedicated to Kobe’s mission and to everyone in the process of transforming into a champion in whatever they do. Following his retirement, Kobe continued to shed his “player” skin and take on new challenges to inspire people around the globe. The limited-edition ball holds a grey and ...
Da Brat Says She Feels “Free” After Opening About Her Relationship With Jesseca Dupart
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Da Brat is in a great space mentally right now, and it’s all because of her relationship with Jesseca Dupart. Speaking with TMZ, the “Funkdafied” rapper revealed life has been good since she came out and disclosed to the world how in love she is with Dupart. “I am elated to be made to feel so amazing. I am intrigued by her (Jesseca Dupart). I learn things from her when I’m wrong, she gets in my ass you know what I’m saying? And so it’s like, I’m very happy, and it just made me want to tell the world I’ve never felt like this, and I’m blessed.” She went on to further explain on TMZ Live the reasoning behind why the couple felt the need to open up about their relationship. “We just wanted to tell everybody, I just wanted to tell everybody,” the 46-year-old rappe...
HHW Gaming: ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ Revealed To Be An Expansion With PS5 Enhancements
Source: Insomniac Games / PlayStation Sony’s PS5 console might have been the crown jewel of last night’s reveal event, but our favorite Spider-Man, Miles Morales, stole the show. Sony came out guns blazing or, in this case, web-shooters shooting opening up with the gameplay trailer for Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Fans were excited to see that hero from the film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is going to be a playable character in his own adventure and that the game will be available when PS5 launches Holiday 2020. Source: Insomniac Games / PlayStation In the exceptional Marvel’s Spider-Man game, which swung on PS4 exclusively back in 2018, gamers got the chance to control Miles in a small part of the game. Unfortunately, he hasn’t become the hero we love yet, but he ...
Gucci Mane Says He’s Leaving Atlantic Records, Calls Label ‘Polite Racist’
Gucci Mane has announced that he no longer wants to be a part of his longtime label, Atlantic Records. “Leaving #AtlanticRecords July 3rd these crackers polite racist #SoIcySummer,” he posted on Twitter on Thursday (June 11), which has now been deleted from the rapper’s feed. (You can find a screenshot of it here.) Despite removing the tweet, Mane did retweet responses to his announcement, which you can see below. Gucci calling out Atlantic records for being “polite racist”. It’s about time men start speaking on injustices, too. https://t.co/gVqVwX7LTj — Nicholas Liddle (@NLiddle16) June 12, 2020 Before this announcement, Mane also called artists to protest their labels. “All artists let’s go on strike fuck these racist ass labels burn them down too #BlackLivesMatter #BlackExecMatter fuck ...
Famed Colorado Venue Red Rocks Shares Dates for Rescheduled Shows, Cancellations
Fabled Colorado open-air venue Red Rocks Amphitheatre has announced its rescheduled dates following sweeping postponements and cancellations precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the rescheduled dates, Red Rocks representatives also shared cancellations and postponements in its comprehensive list of concerts impacted by COVID-19 in addition to an official statement about tickets. If your event is cancelled and you purchased via credit card, you will automatically receive a refund, usually within 30 business days of the cancellation announcement. If your event has been rescheduled and you purchased tickets via credit card, you will be able to manage your tickets and request a refund from your AXS ticketing account for 30 days after the new date is announced. You can check out th...
Techno DJ Arrested for Cybercrime and “Dark Web Activities” Pleads Innocence
According to a recent report published in Infosecurity Magazine, a Berlin-based techno DJ and producer named Denis Kaznacheev has been arrested for cybercrime activity at the request of the United States government. In an ensuing report by Trommel, the electronic music magazine stated that Kaznacheev is convinced the charges stem from a theft of his identity. As a result, he launched a Change.org petition to prevent his pending extradition to the US. In the meantime, Kaznacheev’s manager confirmed to Trommel that the DJ is currently being held in Berlin’s Moabit prison. Kaznacheev, who is accused of “money laundering and dark web activities,” vehemently asserted his innocence in a June 6th message posted to his Facebook, which was ...
YG Releases Video for ‘FTP’ From Black Lives Matter Protest in Hollywood
Last week, YG released “FTP,” which if you can’t figure out the tone, just look a little bit further. Anyway, the Los Angeles-based rapper spoke at a Black Lives Matter rally/march in Hollywood this past Sunday, delivering a powerful speech in just under three or so minutes. That moment, and other footage from the march, is now part of his video for that song. Other images of police brutality are spliced throughout the video as well. “You gotta understand that a lot of people out there they see me as a N*gga. They don’t see the black proud man. They see a kid from Bompton and they expect violence. They hear FTP and they think I’m gonna come and burn my city. So we showed up and did it right. We proved them wrong. The real story here is me and Black Lives Matter brought out 50,000 people to...
Florida Man Approved: Ford Files for “Everglades” Trademark, Possibly for Bronco and F-150
Ford continues its run of firing filing to trademark the names of national parks for possible use on its vehicles. Following its submissions for marks such as Big Bend and Badlands—which are among the expected trims for both the 2021 Bronco and the 2021 Bronco Sport—the Blue Oval recently filed for the Everglades name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. What exactly Ford plans to do with the Everglades name is unknown. That said, the filing does list the company’s desire to use it for, “[m]otor vehicles, namely, automobiles, pick-up trucks, electric vehicles, sport-utility vehicles, off-road vehicles, and their structural parts. “ Admittedly, that’s a rather broad statement. Still, the inclusion of “electric” and “off-road vehicles&...
This Searing Orange Paint Ups the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Visual Wattage
Whatever your feelings are on Ford’s decision to graft its upcoming all-electric crossover SUV to the iconic Mustang‘s brand, you may be interested in knowing the 2021 Mustang Mach-E will now be available in this crazy bright orange color. Apparently, orange is a popular color on the real Mustang—you know, the gas-fed coupe and convertible models—so Ford has gone and added the hue to the Mach-E’s palette. Cyber Orange Tri-Coat, as Ford calls it, indeed renders the somewhat tall Mach-E with a more exotic appearance. (We maintain that the electric SUV is best appreciated in person, where its powerful rear haunches, fastback roofline, and various cherry-picked Mustang styling cues come together far better than in photos.) Even though it’s not available on the Mustang, ...
First Beat: New Music by Tyla Yaweh, Iann Dior and Buddy
With an array of big-name releases coming through today, including 6ix9ine, Lil Baby, and more (June 12), for this edition of First Beat, we give Tyla Yaweh’s latest single a run, see if 10K’s Iann Dior is ready for stardom and more. Check out our selections below. Tyla Yaweh, “Tommy Lee” Featuring Post Malone Tyla Yaweh is undoubtedly on the precipice of stardom. “High Right Now” and, “I Think I Luv Her” proved why the Florida upstart is more than just an understudy of his mentor Post Malone. On “Tommy Lee,” Yaweh connects with his big homie for the guitar-laden anthem, which pays homage to the ’90s rock legend. Young T & Bugsey, “Don’t Rush (Remix)” Featuring DaBaby After entering the Hot 100 wi...
Mariah Carey Postpones 30th Anniversary Celebration of Debut Album to Focus on Black Lives Matter Movement
Mariah Carey‘s self-titled debut album turned 30 on Friday (June 12). And while every Lamb knows their queen loves a festive moment, the singer announced that she’s putting off the celebration in light of the nationwide fight for racial justice. “Thank you lambily, for all the celebratory messages for today’s #MC30 anniversary!” Mimi wrote on Instagram over top of the 1990 album’s classic cover art. “I had planned to share some surprises and rarities with you, but prefer to postpone them to a later date.” The superstar then turned her attention to the more serious social issues at hand, writing, “As we continue to fight for equality and justice within our broken systems, I thank you for using your platforms to educate, inform and invoke...
Bob Dylan Opens Up About Music, George Floyd and Coronavirus Pandemic in New York Times Interview
Throughout Bob Dylan’s illustrious career, the singer-songwriter hasn’t been keen on doing many interviews. However, on the heels of releasing his latest album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, Dylan sat down for a rare interview with his friend Douglas Brinkley with the New York Times where he talks about everything from his musical influences to the global pandemic to the killing of George Floyd. “It sickened me no end to see George tortured to death like that,” he told The New York Times of what happened in his native Minnesota. “It was beyond ugly. Let’s hope that justice comes swift for the Floyd family and for the nation.” Of course, the conversation focused mainly on music. Dylan spoke about loving the Eagles, wishing he wrote the Rolling Stones’ “Ventilator Blues” and “Wild Horses” and h...
