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Sneakers Nike Ja 2 Debuts "In The Woods" Colorway To Kick Off 2025 A sneaker inspired by Morant's grandmothers' home. By Ben Atkinson November 11, 2024
Sneakers Official Photos For The "Game Royal" Jordan Air Ship x Awake NY This pair will certainly be more of an exclusive release. By Ben Atkinson November 02, 2024
Sports Miles Bridges Hit With Criminal Summons The summons relates to Bridges' 2022 domestic violence charges. By Ben Mock October 12, 2023
News Hit-Boy Says He Recorded Verses For "Cruel Summer" That Were Cut On top of producing some of the biggest beats on the album, Hit-Boy says he recorded some verses for Cruel Summer, but they were left out of the mix. By Rose Lilah October 30, 2012
News Lil Wayne Could Serve More Jail Time for MP3 Player <p>Officials at New York City's Rikers Island facility confiscated "music contraband" from Lil Wayne's jail cell on Tuesday, May 11, which included a pair of headphones, a charger and a MP3 watch. Wayne was charged with infraction for contraband when the items -- stuffed in a bag of potato chips -- were dug out of his trash can.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 15, 2010
News Oprah Dedicates Hour to the Aftermath in Haiti <p>CHICAGO, IL — On Wednesday, January 20, The Oprah Winfrey Show dedicates a live hour to last week's catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. Joining forces with some of the biggest names in entertainment, the episode will highlight personal stories in order to more clearly put a human face on this incomprehensible tragedy and incredible suffering. One of Haiti's biggest champions, Grammy-winning singer Wyclef Jean, shares a firsthand account of what he found when he traveled back to his native land just days ago. By Rose Lilah January 20, 2010
Sports Kevin Durant Unveils Nike Team KD NIL Program At Texas Kevin Durant's "Team KD" NIL program launches at University of Texas with Madison Booker as the first signee. By Ben Atkinson March 13, 2026
News French Montana Reveals Why He Didn't Sign With Kanye's G.O.O.D Music <p>French Montana recently sat down with Hot97's Angie Martinez for an interview. Although he signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records, a number of labels were vying for him, one of which was G.O.O.D Music. He finally revealed why he chose not to sign with Kanye West, naming Kanye's lack of a phone his number one reason.</p> By Rose Lilah January 25, 2012
Sports Jay Williams Calls For NCAA Tournament Expansion There's nothing like trying to fix something that is already perfect. Just ask Jay Williams. By Tyler Reed March 25, 2024
News DJ Drama Speaks On "The Lost Tape" Mixtape With 50 Cent DJ Drama reveals how the upcoming Gangsta Grillz tape with 50 Cent came together. By Rose Lilah April 13, 2012
News Wiz Khalifa Shades Fly Off Shelves <p>Wiz Khalifa has earned himself another hit -- this time, in the sunglasses department. The Pittsburgh rapper released his first sunglasses line dubbed The Elevators in November 2010, issuing 500 pairs of the first edition specs that have almost entirely flown off shelves.<br /> <br /> Eyetique, which produced the first line of shades, is planning on manufacturing a second line of the popular eyewear, which has been sold in Alaska, Canada and Hawaii. "Thirty percent of sales are international," vice president Brad Childs told Pittsburgh's D Busieness News.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 11, 2011
News Young Jeezy Talks Emotional Hip-Hop & Relationships <p>Young Jeezy spoke to Necole Bitchie about Emotional Hip-Hop, his music, and relationships. Check out some of what he said below.</p> <p>On If He Would Ever Get Married:</p> By Rose Lilah December 06, 2011