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There may be new official apparel coming from Kobe Bryant’s camp. The late sports icon tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven of their friends just over a year ago, and the Bryants’ loved ones have been working diligently to preserve their legacies. Widow Vanessa Bryant recently scored a victory in court against the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department after a judge ruled that the authorities could not shield the names of officers who reportedly passed around photos of the helicopter site. A report now states that the Bryant family has taken legal action once again, this time as it pertains to trademarking Kobe’s signature labels.

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According to TMZ, on March 10, the attorney for Kobe Bryant LLC filed paperwork to trademark “Mamba and Mambacita,” and the outlet states it was done “with the intention of using it for clothing and shoes” as well as workout attire. It isn’t specified that the Bryants are looking to use the labels for an apparel brand and it’s suggested that they just may want to lock things down legally to keep others from profiting from the family’s devastating losses.

The Mamba brand is a staple for Kobe Bryant and Co., so it’s not surprising that the family would want to keep those related brands close to the chest. There have been plenty of companies who have turned a profit following Kobe and Gianna’s deaths by selling “Mamba” items sporting purple and gold Los Angeles Lakers colors. Meanwhile, sneakerheads are ready for new Mamba kicks.

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Just days ahead of Thanksgiving, Bobby Brown suffered a tragic loss after it was shared that his son, Bobby Brown Jr., had passed away. There weren’t any immediate statements that suggested a cause of death, but a new report states that an investigation is being launched into the 28-year-old’s sudden passing.

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According to The Sun, they received a statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner/Coroner that authorities are looking into Brown Jr.’s death. “A security hold was requested by the Los Angeles Police Department, the investigating law enforcement agency,” it reads. The outlet claims that last year, police reported that “there was no criminal investigation and no foul play was suspected,” and the autopsy had once been “deferred.”

Bobby Brown Jr. was found unresponsive at his Encino, California home when police responded to a call about a “medical emergency.” Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Karey Graves, a good friend of Brown Jr., reportedly told the Daily Mail that his late friend had a heart condition. Bobby Brown, who has endured several losses in recent years including the deaths of his ex-wife Whitney Houston and their daughter Bobbi Kristina, asked for the public to continue praying for his family.

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The power couple that was Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have called it quits. The socialite-turned-prison reform activist officially filed for divorce earlier this year after failed attempts to mend their relationship. It hasn’t necessarily been a smooth break up but it has been an inevitable one since his presidential rally last summer. Unfortunately, the split hasn’t necessarily been easy, either.

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The couple share four children who remain their priority. With a prenup in place, Kim is seeking legal and joint custody of their children. Unfortunately, the pair haven’t been talking because Kanye cut her off. It was reported last month that Kanye changed all of his phone numbers and told her to contact him through his security detail. According to ET, they still aren’t speaking with each other which is alarming to Kim for the sake of their children.

“Kim sees this as Kanye having another episode and it is definitely concerning to her, especially in regard to their kids,” a source said. “Kim is just taking the time to focus on herself and her family and continuing to work and grow her business.”

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In related news, it was reported that Kanye West’s net worth grew to $6.6B. The surge in his net worth now reportedly makes him the wealthiest Black man in American history. 

We’ll keep you posted on more updates regarding the KimYe saga. 

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The long-standing feud between Drake and Meek Mill has been squashed for a few years now, and both parties have collaborated since. However, the feud between the two rappers brought tension to the rap game, especially as people began picking sides. It was the leak of Quentin Miller’s reference tracks that set the Internet ablaze as the biggest rapper in the world was being questioned on his pen. Though it’s not necessarily brought up in larger discourse surrounding the beef, DJ Drama had a pretty significant role in the feud that Drake’s acknowledged on wax. He was the one who tipped Meek about Quentin Miller’s involvement on “R.I.C.O” which was apparently fuelled by personal motives.

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Leave it to N.O.R.E. to tread awkward grounds during Drink Champs and his forthcoming episode with Drama is no different. In a teaser released to Instagram, N.O.R.E. seemingly dives into the matter of Drama’s apparent motives for attempting to sabotage Drake’s career. “Drake smashed your girl,” said N.O.R.E. while Drama began chuckling in disbelief. “Which other way was I supposed to say it?” N.O.R.E. added as everyone in the room began cackling. “Drake had ‘sexual relations’ with a girl that was affiliated with you,” he added while Drama nodded his head.

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N.O.R.E traced the steps leading up to the feud beginning with Meek’s visit to Means Street Studio where he heard the reference tracks from Quentin Miller. “All roads led to DJ Drama at that time,” N.O.R.E. concluded. “So, for a lack of a better terms, you was kinda quiet,” the podcast host said. “You really didn’t want to address it.” “I lightly touched on it at times,” Drama replied.

The teaser cuts off there but the full episode of Drink Champs launches this Thursday. Check the teaser below.