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Big Sean has revealed that his iconic Detroit mixtape is getting remastered and will be added to streaming services, next month.

“Next month the Detroit mixtape will be on all streaming services, re-mixed and mastered properly, finally! Happy 313 day tho,” he tweeted, Saturday night.

Sean also tweeted out a teaser for the vinyl edition of Detroit 2 with a pair of pictures of the packaging.

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Sean first teased Detroit being added to streaming services after replying to an account on Twitter, last year: “Yeah We need Detroit the mixtape on all streaming services too tho, quit playin.”

Sean recently appeared on One Question, One Mike with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. During the interview, Sean opened up regarding his mental health and admitted that there have been multiple points in his life when he contemplated suicide.

“I for sure contemplated suicide a lot of times,” Sean said during the interview. “Having guns in my hands and really just… feeling it, for real. Not even trying to be dramatic. Even planning it out to the point where, hey, if I do kill myself, at least my family will get this amount of money. I’d have done this already. All these things. Because I just was stressed out and not happy and I realized that I need to stop everything I’m doing and figure this out or I’ma self-destruct.”

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Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Friday, on the one-year anniversary of the last episode before the COVID-19 lockdown. During the interview, Fauci joked about microchips in the coronavirus vaccine.

“Which one most effectively delivers Bill Gates’ brain-controlling microchip?” Colbert asks.

“Well, there are a couple: one microchip from me, and one microchip from Bill,” Fauci jakes. “It depends which one you want.”

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On a more serious note, Fauci spoke about the differences between the three available vaccines in the United States: Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson + Johnson. The chief medical advisor to the president suggests taking whichever vaccine is available to you soonest.

“All three of them are highly efficacious. They have different characteristics: Cold storage, one dose versus two doses, but if I walked into a clinic and I wanted to get vaccinated and someone said, ‘You can have this vaccine now, or wait a few weeks for the next one,’ the important thing is to get vaccinated as quickly as you can in order to protect yourself, your family, and the community.”

Fauci also admitted that clubs won’t be opening anytime soon: “No, you shouldn’t hit the clubs until we get the level of virus down so low that there’s no threat to hit the clubs.”

Check out the interview below.

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The Roots’ annual pre-Grammy Jam Session is currently being streamed live on Tidal. Performers include Ari Lennox, Tobe Nwigwe, Ant Clemons, Emily King, Jon Batiste, Brittany Spencer, and Kathy Sledge.

Black Thought recently spoke with Tidal to discuss how the group decided to start the annual event: “It’s something that we started as almost the antithesis to the more formal functions that would take place in Los Angeles on the night before the Grammy Awards …” he explained. “It’s become a tradition, almost a cultural institution of sorts … It’s a function that bridges the gap between up-and-coming artists, already established legends and icons, Grammy-nominated artists, and The Roots. It’s something that we started as a chance to rock out and jam, and celebrate the moment …”

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Check out The Roots’ Jam Session through Tidal below. The event is also available through virtual reality on the Oculus Quest.

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards is set to air on Sunday, March 14th at 8:00 PM EST. A number of artists have spoken out against the awards ceremony, including The Weeknd who called the event “corrupt” and said he will no longer be submitting his music for awards consideration.

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Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino has led the Iona Gaels to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in his first year with the University. The team secured a place in the tournament with a 60-51 victory over Fairfield in the MAAC title game, Saturday. 

Iona’s win makes Pitino the third coach in college basketball history to lead five different teams to the NCAA tournament. Pitino tournament teams include Boston University, Providence College, Kentucky, Louisville, and Iona.

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“I’m just really pleased to be at Iona,” Pitino told reporters after the game. “When you grow up in New York, I grew up on 26th Street, on the East Side of Manhattan. I lived in Queens, I lived in Long Island, I lived in Westchester when I was the Knick coach. I’m New York strong all the way through, and it means a lot to be at Iona.”

Pitino grew up in New York City. He says he chose Iona, in part, because of his proximity to his home: “I knew it was the right fit. It’s 30 minutes from my apartment in New York City; it’s 10 minutes from my son in Harrison, New York. It’s 10 minutes from a golf club I’ve belonged to, Winged Foot. It has a great tradition; the coach before me did an unbelievable job. So many small Catholic schools [have had success]. Gonzaga. Dayton. Iona has a chance to build on what Tim Cluess has done.”

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Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, spoke with CNN, Saturday, on the one-year anniversary of her daughter’s tragic death at the hands of the Louisville Police Department. Taylor described the situation as “crazy” and “still unbelievable” to her.

“It can’t end here,” Palmer told CNN. “I’m still out here, I’m still doing what I need to do to get justice for Breonna to make sure that people do right by her.”

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One way Palmer is seeking justice for her daughter is through the Breonna Taylor Foundation, which aims to support economic, social, and racial justice through police reform and government accountability. Megan Thee Stallion announced she would be partnering with Fashion Nova to donate $100,000 to the foundation, Saturday.

Palmer also discussed Taylor in an interview with NBC, earlier this week.

“Just to know who Breonna was — she didn’t deserve that,” she said at the time. “And so I’ve always felt like I’ve had one job: It was to protect my kids. And so, how do you not continue to fight?”

Attorney Ben Crump also released a statement on Saturday: “1 year ago, Breonna Taylor was tragically killed in her own home, igniting a movement for racial justice and necessary change, which has prompted many cities and states to BAN no-knock warrants. 365 days have passed but the fight for justice for Breonna Taylor continues!!”

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The Los Angeles Chargers have released Pro-Bowl cornerback Casey Hayward, saving themselves $9.75 million in cap space. The veteran cornerback joined the Chargers back in 2016, but at 31-years-old, the team feels it’s time to move on.

“When we signed Casey during free agency back in 2016, we felt that we were adding a starting-caliber corner who still had a considerable amount of unrealized potential,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. “Not only did Casey realize that potential in the years that followed, he exceeded our high expectations and became a prominent leader for our team both on and off the field.”

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With the Chargers, Hayward was named to two Pro-Bowl teams, two All-Pro teams and was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2017. He was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Hayward reacted to the news on social media by recalling his highlights with the organization. He added, “Wish we could’ve done more…”

“While the decision to add Casey to the team was obviously one of the best free-agent signings we have ever made, this roster-related decision is one of the most difficult,” Telesco continued. “At the end of the day, however, this decision does not diminish what Casey has meant to the Chargers organization nor our gratitude for his time here. Casey is the consummate professional and a shining example for everyone who aspires to play in the NFL.”

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Justin Bieber is teaming up with Crocs to release a second shoe, one year following their last collaboration.

“Dropping my second collab with @Crocs and @drewhouse on 3.16.21,” Bieber wrote on Instagram. “You know I rock my Crocs with socks so this time they’re included.”

Crocs’ head of global marketing, Heidi Cooley, praised the collab in a statement: “As a digital-first brand, we continue to surprise our fans with new and engaging ways to experience our icon, while delivering break-the-internet collaborations,” Cooley said. “From a partnership perspective, Justin’s artistic passion is paired with Crocs’ ability to create memorable, consumer-first moments that celebrate the importance of being comfortable in your own shoes…and socks!”

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The Classic Clog 2 will be available for purchase for $69.99 on March 16th at thehouseofdrew.com. Three days later on March 19th, Bieber’s next album, Justice, will hit streaming services. The project will feature Chance the Rapper, Givēon, the Kid Laroi, and more.

With the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards scheduled to air Sunday night, Bieber is reportedly skipping out on the event in response to his most recent album, Changes, not being nominated for any awards. The Weeknd is also protesting the event and will no longer be submitting any of his music for award consideration.

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