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Air Jordan 17 Low is set to return in 2026 with a redesigned look that updates one of the silhouette’s most recognizable early-2000s colorways. The upcoming “Black Patent” edition, expected to launch on August 8, 2026, reworks the original “Black Chrome” version first introduced in 2002. While the overall shape and signature metallic detailing remain familiar, the newest pair introduces a far glossier presentation built around full patent leather construction. The older 2002 release featured a smoother leather upper combined with croc-inspired texturing around the eyestay area. The new version shifts away from that setup entirely. Instead, the 2026 model…

Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Latto at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Latto’s birthday shoot featured bold holiday fashion, including a striped lingerie set and snowy sleigh scene. The rapper’s carousel included festive looks, a cheetah-print cake and a sleigh ride Birkin moment. She also gave back to her community through her fifth annual Christmas In Clayco event in Atlanta. It’s Capricorn season! On Monday (Dec. 22), Latto marked her 27th birthday by putting her best assets on display. In a series of photos shared on Instagram,…

Image Image Credit Noam Galai / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Ice Spice and Latto attend the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ice Spice confirmed there was never any “real beef” with Latto during her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live!” The two previously traded lyrical jabs but kept it playful, with Latto saying it was never that serious. Fans are celebrating the “Gyatt” collab as a rare moment of unity between two top female rappers. The year 2025 came with its fair share of surprises, though none quite as expected as Ice Spice…

On May 12, 1998, the Hip Hop landscape shifted in a way that could not be ignored. The arrival of It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, the debut from DMX, did more than introduce a new voice. It redefined the culture’s energy at a time when it was still searching for direction. Released through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings, the album exploded out of the gate, moving over 251,000 copies in its first week and debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. It would go on to earn quadruple platinum certification from the RIAA by December 2000, solidifying its place as the…

Image Image Credit Steve Jennings / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ella Mai performs on Day 1 of the 2023 Sol Blume Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ella Mai’s catalog blends classic R&B with modern production, showcasing her vocal versatility across eras. Songs like “Trip,” “DFMU” and “Tell Her” reveal her emotional storytelling and vocal control. Collaborations with artists like Meek Mill, Usher and Roddy Ricch reveal her range beyond solo records. When Ella Mai first skyrocketed into the mainstream with 2017’s “Boo’d Up,” she showed immediate promise. The very next year, the British singer-songwriter delivered “Trip,” which…

Image Image Credit Kristina Bumphrey / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pusha T and Pharrell Williams at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pharrell Williams gifted Pusha T a Rolls-Royce Spectre, showing love for their decades-long creative bond. The moment was shared on Instagram, where Pusha T expressed his gratitude and dropped a quick bar. Their journey from Clipse to solo successes shows how Virginia Hip Hop continues to shape the culture. It pays to have friends in high places, and with exorbitant disposable incomes. Pusha T was recently gifted a new Rolls-Royce by…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the Western Conference Finals after completing a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 115-110 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with game highs of 35 points and 8 assists, while Ajay Mitchell contributed 28 points and 4 steals to silence the crowd at Crypto.com Arena. SGA SHINED IN THE SERIES-CLINCHER!⛈️ 35 PTS⛈️ 8 ASTThe Thunder secure their 2nd consecutive 4-0 series win and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the 2nd straight season 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dXyhgtp7wE— NBA (@NBA) May 12, 2026 The Lakers mounted a significant challenge in the third…

Image Image Credit Mark Blinch / Contributor via Getty Images and Lester Cohen / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake at a Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls game on Nov. 6, 2022, and BenDaDonnn attends the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake gifted streamer BenDaDonnn a Rolls-Royce during his “Christmas With Drake” livestream. The livestream moment highlights how Hip Hop artists are increasingly supporting digital creators. This continues Drake’s pattern of holiday generosity, following last year’s “Drizzmas Giveaway.” Drake tends to get into a very gift-giving mood every holiday season, and 2025 is clearly no…

Image Image Credit Phillip Faraone / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt NLE Choppa and Angela Potts attend the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Angela Potts, NLE Choppa’s mother, provided housing to a Memphis family affected by a fire. The family arrived to find toys and essentials already waiting for them. The NLE Choppa Foundation continues to support local families through direct community outreach. A little kindness goes a long way during the holidays, especially for those in need of a helping hand. On Monday (Dec. 22), FOX13 Memphis reported that NLE Choppa’s mother, Angela Potts,…

Ice Cube and Mike Epps are bringing the Friday legacy to Long Beach on July 17th with a one-night celebration featuring Warren G and Scarface. Ice Cube is bringing the Friday legacy back to life with a one-night celebration that’ll have Long Beach buzzing on July 17th. The West Coast legend and comedian Mike Epps are teaming up for “Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing” at the Long Beach Amphitheater, marking three decades since the original film changed comedy and hip-hop culture forever. Warren G and Scarface are rolling through as special guests to make sure the energy stays authentic.…