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Sneakers Air Jordan 4 "Musik" Release Date Confirmed The Air Jordan 4 "Musik" is getting new jewelry-inspired details ahead of its upcoming January 2027 release. By Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026
Sneakers Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 "University Red" Confirmed For September Steven Victor confirmed the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 "University Red" for this month, limited to just 646 pairs. By Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026
Music Lionel Richie Hospitalized Again After Health Scare During Tour Another onstage health issue has Lionel Richie undergoing tests after he was admitted to an ICU following his St. Louis performance. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Sneakers Unreleased Bad Bunny x Adidas Boots Surface On Social Media Unreleased Bad Bunny x Adidas Superteam boots surfaced online in 4 earthy colorways, with no release confirmed yet. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026
Music Keefe D Found Guilty In Tupac Shakur Murder Trial A Las Vegas jury convicted Keefe D of murder after prosecutors used his own accounts of Tupac Shakur’s killing against him. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" Release Date Just Moved Up The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" release date moved up to January 9, 2027, marking the colorway's first-ever retro since 2005. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026
Sneakers Bronny James' LeBron Witness 9 PE "Midnight Navy" Just Dropped Bronny James' Nike LeBron Witness 9 "Midnight Navy" PE released today, marking his first sneaker drop since LeBron left the Lakers. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026
Tech Meek Mill Praises AI As A Learning Tool And Sparks Backlash Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Sneakers Travis Scott And Nike Launch Tennis Cactus Court Collection Travis Scott and Nike surprise-launched the "Cactus Court" collection at the US Open, debuted on court by Carlos Alcaraz. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026
Streetwear Soulja Boy Launches New Clothing Line DripCo Soulja Boy launched his new streetwear brand DripCo alongside his single "Marvelous," featuring sneakers, tracksuits, and more. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026
Music Mo3 Murder Trial Focuses On Surveillance Footage Of Alleged Gunman Surveillance allegedly shows Kewon White wearing the same underwear across multiple days surrounding Mo3’s fatal shooting. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026