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Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Blue Tint” Set To Restock: Details

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Back in 2016, Kanye West introduced the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 to the world, and with the “Beluga” colorway, the silhouette became an immediate success. This shouldn’t be a surprise as everything Kanye touches pretty well turns to gold. Regardless, the 350 V2 has been a massive success and for five years, the momentum hasn’t died down. New colorways become more plentiful starting in 2017 and during the Fall run, sneakerheads were blessed with the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Blue Tint” which was another slam dunk for the brand.

In the images below, you can see how the shoe is pretty well exactly the “Zebra” model although the key difference is how the stripes are grey, all while the entire shoe has this frozen blue shade peaking through ever so slightly. It’s a shoe that excited a lot of fans upon release and as you can imagine, it sold out fairly quickly.

Now, according to Yeezy Mafia, this sneaker will finally be getting a restock about four years after its initial drop. The shoe is set to come out in November, and the excitement can already be felt in the air. Let us know whether or not you plan on getting a pair, in the comments below.

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Fans Retread Noname & J. Cole Debate In Response To Lyrics From “The Off-Season”

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Noname is trending on Twitter, Friday, following the release of J. Cole’s new album, The Off-Season, which has caused many fans to revisit the debate between the two rappers in 2020. After the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Noname criticized rappers who were staying silent, and J. Cole seemed to take offense when he released “Snow On Tha Bluff.” 

On his new track, “Applying Pressure,” Cole raps, “If you broke and clownin’ a millionaire, the joke is on you.” Many feel the line comes across as tone-deaf.

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One user on Twitter explained, “he’s STILL proving what NoName & other leftists have said to be true. That he doesn’t read & has zero class analysis.”

Noname recently replied to a fan who brought up the Cole incident on Twitter and shared a similar lyric from her: “I knew who i was thinking of when i wrote that line (myself back when i thought capitalism worked and the people who tore me apart for critiquing bey). either way i was wrong. both lines are offensive/shame poor folks. @ninamonei rightfully pointed this out and i apologize.”

When things first heated up between the two rappers, Noname responded to Cole with the track “Song 33.”

Check out some of the responses from fans on Twitter below.

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Fans Retread Noname & J. Cole Debate In Response To Lyrics From “The Off-Season”

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Noname is trending on Twitter, Friday, following the release of J. Cole’s new album, The Off-Season, which has caused many fans to revisit the debate between the two rappers in 2020. After the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Noname criticized rappers who were staying silent, and J. Cole seemed to take offense when he released “Snow On Tha Bluff.” 

On his new track, “Applying Pressure,” Cole raps, “If you broke and clownin’ a millionaire, the joke is on you.” Many feel the line comes across as tone-deaf.

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One user on Twitter explained, “he’s STILL proving what NoName & other leftists have said to be true. That he doesn’t read & has zero class analysis.”

Noname recently replied to a fan who brought up the Cole incident on Twitter and shared a similar lyric from her: “I knew who i was thinking of when i wrote that line (myself back when i thought capitalism worked and the people who tore me apart for critiquing bey). either way i was wrong. both lines are offensive/shame poor folks. @ninamonei rightfully pointed this out and i apologize.”

When things first heated up between the two rappers, Noname responded to Cole with the track “Song 33.”

Check out some of the responses from fans on Twitter below.

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Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Hall Of Fame” To Get Second Release

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If you are a big fan of Kobe Bryant, then the Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro is probably a shoe you might want to consider copping. The nickname for the shoe is “Hall of Fame” as it honors Bryant’s upcoming induction into the Basketball Hall Of Fame. Of course, Kobe is extremely deserving of this honor and following his death, this will certainly be an emotional affair. 

The shoe was originally released on Wednesday, May 12th and as you can imagine, the shoe sold out immediately. With its mostly gold upper and purple highlights, this is a shoe that pays tribute to Kobe’s legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers and how he was able to win five titles throughout his career. All of the little details are special in their own way and if you like the Kobe 5, then this is easily one of the best colorways you can get.

Now, the shoe is being released for a second time, this time on Saturday, May 15th which is the day of the big ceremony. The release is going to go through the SNKRS App and it will take place as of 10 AM EST. If you want a pair, be sure to wake up early as you won’t want to miss the draw. 

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NBA Players Could Not Get Enough Of J. Cole’s ‘The Off-Season’

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J. Cole dropped his sixth studio album, and NBA players cannot get enough of it. Cole’s first release since 2018, The Off-Season became available to listeners on Friday at midnight, with fans taking to social media to heap praise on the record.

NBA players decided to join in on the fun, shouting out just about everything from the lyrics, to the album’s production, to the mere fact that Cole — who is adding professional basketball player to his list of responsibilities by joining the Patriots Basketball Club of the Basketball Africa League — put together a new album.

One player, Eric Paschall of the Golden State Warriors, ran into some trouble trying to listen to it right at midnight, but eventually got to listen and really liked what he heard.

Plenty of dudes had something to say about the number of nods Cole gave to the basketball world. Ja Morant appreciated getting some love on “My Life,” Bradley Beal was glad to see Russell Westbrook’s name get dropped on “Amari,” and both C.J. McCollum and Donovan Mitchell were fans of Cole sampling Damian Lillard’s postgame comments after he dropped 61 points on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA’s Orlando Bubble on “Punchin’ the Clock.”

And unsurprisingly, Dennis Smith Jr. had the highest possible praise for his friend from Fayetteville.

Lil Nas X’s New Single ‘Sun Goes Down’ Will Debut Ahead Of His ‘SNL’ Performance

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Lil Nas X made headlines when he released his recent single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” The song’s attention was mainly focused on it’s video, which saw the rapper sliding down a stripper pole into hell and twerking on Satan. Seeing as Lil Nas X went all-out for his last track, fans are expecting an equally eye-catching rollout for his next single.

Lil Nas X took to social media Thursday night to reveal the release date of his next track, “Sun Goes Down.” The rapper made the announcement with a highly-stylized photo which sees him controlling water with his fingertips against an ethereal backdrop. He noted the track will debut May 21, just one day ahead of his anticipated Saturday Night Live performance.

The rapper was announced as the SNL musical guest earlier this month. Alongside the host Anya Taylor-Joy, Lil Nas X’s performance will officially close out the show’s 46th season. The timing of the release of “Sun Goes Down” is no coincidence, as it seems he plans to share the new track on the SNL stage. He initially responded to SNL announcing his involvement by saying he plans to perform “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” along with an unnamed new song.

Check out Lil Nas X’s “Sun Goes Down” announcement above.

Juice WRLD’s Live Free 999 Fund And Crisis Text Line Are Offering Free Counseling

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In honor of Juice WRLD‘s well-documented struggles with addiction, anxiety, and depression, Live Free 999 Fund, the non-profit started by his mother in his name, is partnering with Crisis Text Line to provide free counseling to fans in need. The Crisis Text Line provides mental health and crisis intervention texting services, with live counselors who talk texters from a “hot moment to a cool calm” and refer them to needed help.

The Live Free 999 Fund, meanwhile, helps provide easy access to education, prevention, and treatment options for people suffering from opioid and other forms of drug abuse. Carmela Wallace, Juice WRLD’s mother, explained why the partnership is so important, especially during May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. “There’s not a day that I don’t think of Jarad,” she said. “Many of my memories of him are happy ones and they make me laugh, but some days are very sad. During Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to encourage people to focus on their mental health and to warn them of the dangers of self-medicating, and for them to seek support if they need it. I want young people to take this time to do a mental health self-check, to be honest with themselves, and reach out to Crisis Text Line if they need someone to talk to. That’s why we’ve formed this alliance, to provide a starting point for young people to get the help they need.” She also echoed the sentiment in an Instagram post earlier this week.

Live Free 999 is also hosting an art contest with the winner to be featured on a future merchandise collaboration. See below for more information.

Adidas Yeezy Basketball QNTM “Flash Orange” Unveiled: Photos

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With many young basketball players heading to courts around their cities, spring and summer is the perfect time to introduce new basketball shoes into the fold. One of the best basketball shoes to be introduced over the last year is the Adidas Yeezy Basketball QNTM which also doubles as a dope lifestyle offering. Fans of the Adidas Yeezy Basketball QNTM have been waiting on some nice new colorways and Kanye is certainly delivering as numerous models have been introduced.

The latest offering to be brought to the table is the “Flash Orange” model which will be dropping next week. This shoe is known for its unique white, beige, grey, and orange upper. The orange streaks make for a fun and colorful motif, while the back heel and tongue take on that signature black look that is present on every single Basketball QNTM colorway. Overall, it’s a solid model for the summer and we’re sure fans will enjoy these.

As for the official release date, you can get these as of May 22nd on the Confirmed App, for $250 USD. Let us know whether or not you plan on copping a pair, in the comments below.

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Morray Recalls His First Time Smoking On “How To Roll”

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North Carolina’s Morray is on a triumphant run. Not only did he recently drop off his debut mixtape Street Sermons, but he also held it down as one of the few features on J. Cole’s brand new album The Off-Season. Suffice it to say, it won’t be long before the rising star — who happens to have the benefit of an endearing and genuine personality — is a household name. We recently caught up with Morray, who held it down to spit some game on the new episode of How To Roll. 

 It’s evident that Morray is a cannabis connoisseur as he reflects on his favorite strains. “OG,” he begins. “You can’t go wrong, OG is the shit. Gelato, if you want to get fancy. Blue Dream was my favorite when I came out. I used to love Blue Dream. I used to smoke Blue Dream every day.” Insofar as his preference towards Indica or Sativa, Morray leans toward the former. “Indica keeps me awake,” he explains. “Sativa give me that relaxation, want-to-lay-down high. Indica gives me that sixteen songs in the studio high.”

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“My first time smoking weed, I was in P.A,” he recalls, taking it back to when he was thirteen. “I was on my way to school, and my cousin had some clips in his mom’s ashtray. I hit that muthafucka and went to school, I ain’t ever been so high in my life. My mom came and got me, she slapped me up and all that shit. I didn’t even know I was there.” He laughs. “She was like, are you ready to go home? I was like, I thought I was home. I’m high as shit!” 

He also shares a word of advice to anyone looking to buy weed — always be mindful of the packaging. “If anybody sell you weed and it’s not hard to open up, it’s not real weed,” he declares, after struggling to open his own pack. “It shouldn’t be open at the top. You gotta struggle, that’s how you know that weed is good.” When asked about his daily smoking habits, Morray admits that coming to L.A might have increased his consumption. “I was here for six days,” he recalls. “I smoked eight jars a day. It was a lot. When my label told me how much I was smoking, and I had to pay for it, I was like oh shit! Maybe I should slow down! I thought it was coming out of ya’ll pocket!” 

For more from Morray, be sure to check out the complete episode of How To Roll right here.  

Coi Leray Says She Wants No Part Of The Female Rapper Competition: “I’m An Artist”

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Coi Leray says she doesn’t want to be classified as a “female rapper” when it comes to “competition shit” and prefers to be considered an “artist.”

“I’m not a female rapper. I’m a artist. Leave that rap competition shit for the rappers. I just want to make good music and have a good time,” she tweeted, Friday morning.

She added: “It’s enough for everybody to eat. Get it how you live.”

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Despite the designation change, Leray certainly shows love to female rappers. Earlier this week, she mentioned that Nicki Minaj is her new motivation.

“Nicki Minaj so bad,” she tweeted on Wednesday. “Nicki Pink Richard Mille is my new motivation for today. I can’t stop thinking about that damn watch.”

Minaj released her first album since 2018, Beam Me Up Scotty, on Friday.

Leray is in the midst of a major come-up. She was recently received one of the music industry’s biggest co-signs when Drake posted a picture from one of her performances on his Instagram story.

The 24-year-old, who celebrated her birthday on May 11th, recently teamed up with Pooh Shiesty for a cinematic new video for their song for “BIG PURR,” which you can find here.