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Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Teams Up with Fanatics and Lids for Collegiate-Inspired Apparel Collection

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Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Teams Up with Fanatics and Lids for Collegiate-Inspired Apparel Collection

Today marks a groundbreaking collaboration as Cactus Jack, the official brand of music sensation Travis Scott, joins forces with digital sports platform Fanatics, leading sports retailer Lids, and Mitchell & Ness to unveil the “Jack Goes Back to College” apparel collection.

This innovative collection combines collegiate pride with streetwear flair, offering an exclusive range of headwear and apparel for students nationwide. Starting April 4, the limited-edition collection will be available on shop.travisscott.com, select Lids stores, campus bookstores operated by Barnes & Noble College at participating universities, and Fanatics.com.

Designed and produced by Cactus Jack, the debut collection features 28 universities, including prestigious institutions like the University of Michigan, the University of Georgia, the University of Southern California, and the University of Texas. Each university receives uniquely designed products, allowing students to represent their alma mater in authentic Cactus Jack style.

The assortment includes Mitchell & Ness snapback hats with a Cactus Jack twist and various clothing options such as T-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, shorts, sweatpants, and backpacks, providing students with a complete head-to-toe look.

With retail prices ranging from $68 to $160, the “Jack Goes Back to College” collection offers accessible price points, catering to students and fans alike. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to showcase your school spirit in Cactus Jack fashion.

Jack Goes Back to College – Available For:  

Boston University 

Clemson University 

Florida State University 

Grambling State University 

Louisiana State University 

Michigan State University 

Mississippi State University 

North Carolina A&T State University 

Northeastern University 

Penn State University 

Southern University 

Texas A&M University 

Tulane University 

University of Alabama 

University of California, Berkeley 

University of California, Los Angeles 

University of Central Florida 

University of Florida 

University of Georgia 

University of Houston  

University of Kentucky 

University of Miami 

University of Michigan 

University of Oklahoma 

University of Oregon 

University of Southern California 

University of Texas 

University of Wisconsin 

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Travis Scott & Quavo Perform At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

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Quavo and Travis Scott were among many stars at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday (February 10). Then even performed their smash hit “pick up the phone” with Young Thug together, and it looks like everyone present had a great time. Of course, this is far from the first time that these two link up together for a show or for a special appearance; they have a collab album, after all. For example, La Flame recently brought the former Migo out at his Miami concert during his CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour, and to no one’s surprise, they absolutely rocked the crowd.

In fact, this record of collabs and joint concerts isn’t restricted to just concerts or parties, but also more official and philanthropic fare. Travis Scott and Quavo hit the stage at Jay-Z’s blackjack tournament, in partnership with Michael Rubin for the REFORM Alliance. Lil Baby also joined the festivities, and it shows how folks are combining a lot of entertainment elements when hosting events or activities like these. It’s nice to see this balance play out, especially in an environment where artists are already having fun to begin with.

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Quavo & Travis Scott “pick up the phone” Ringing At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

Meanwhile, their aforementioned team-up tape, 2017’s Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, is still a pretty beloved release among hip-hop fans. Sure, it’s not Watch The Throne, but a lot of fans would love it if they reunite on wax more often… which might be a solid chance. Moreover, Quavo recently celebrated the success of this first installment and teased another joint effort with Travis Scott. Considering bangers like “Motorcycle Patches,” “Modern Slavery,” “How U Feel,” and more, we can only imagine it’ll be similarly full of jams.

As far as recent activity, both MCs featured on Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album Vultures. The Houston artist appears on “Fuk Sumn,” whereas Huncho shows up on “Paperwork.” What did you think of their contributions? Let us know in the comments section down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and Quavo.

Read More: Quavo Removed From Kanye West’s “Fuk Sumn,” Fans Aren’t Happy

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Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Ice Spice, And More To Perform At Fanatics Super Bowl Party

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The Super Bowl is less than a month away and there’s one performance that everybody is anticipating. Usher is set to take the stage during Halftime of the game for a show on one of the biggest stages in all of music. The night won’t end for him there either. The R&B legend is also planning to release his new album that same night. But he’s far from the only musical star that will be in Las Vegas celebrating the biggest football game of the year.

As they do every year, sports merchandising company Fanatics is hosting a VIP party the weekend of the big game. The A-list stars show up year in and year out to perform in the event with rappers like Cardi B and Doja Cat taking the stage in previous years. This time Travis Scott is leading the way and headlining the event. But the roster is absolutely stacked with talented voices from popular music. According to Page Six, the Chainsmokers, Ice Spice, The Kid LAROI, Lil Baby, Ludacris, Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Meek Mill, and A$AP Ferg have all additionally been tapped to perform. They’ll be taking the stage for a crowd of celebs that haven’t been formally announced yet.

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Travis Scott Headlines Stacked Fanatics Super Bowl Party

Travis Scott has been busy recently. Last year he set off on his CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour in support of his newly released album UTOPIA. Earlier today, Scott shared the newest visuals from the album for the deep cut his “I KNOW?” The video has already racked up nearly half a million views in just a few hours since it dropped.

Ice Spice on the other hand has already begun teasing towards a big 2024. Before her breakout 2023 was even over she was already making references to big plans coming soon. What do you think of the stacked roster of rappers performing at the Fanatics Super Bowl party? Who are some celebrities you think may be in attendance? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lil Baby Gives Back In His ‘Merch Madness’ Video With The Help Of Michael Rubin, Chris Paul, And More

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In the video for his new song “Merch Madness,” Lil Baby has some fun with the title’s sports-related concept by teaming up with a squad of athletes to show off his philanthropic side. Filmed at a youth event where NBA players like Chris Paul and Joel Embiid gave away gear backed by Fanatics, Lil Baby roams the halls of The Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem, New York, and hangs out with the kids as they enjoy their new sports equipment.

Other cameos in the video include Baby’s fellow rappers Meek Mill and Quavo, NFL legends Eli Manning and Tom Brady, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. The Merch Madness event, which took place on June 27, reportedly gave away over 300,000 licensed pieces to approximately 100,000 underserved youth in 100 locations across the US. In the song, Lil Baby highlights the endeavor, rapping on the chorus:

Merch madness, I done took it global
Jump back in my bag, did this one for the culture
Ain’t too good to give, my cup been runnin’ over
Made these millions for the kids, I gotta turn it over

Baby’s been growing his corporate partnership portfolio a bunch this year; in May, he announced a collaboration with Axe including his own manga, although in a TikTok he shot to promote it, he was less than impressed with the results of an AI anime filter.

Watch Lil Baby’s “Merch Madness” video.

Jay-Z Sports $7 Million Watch At 4th Of July Party

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Earlier this week celebrities showed out in bunches for Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party. Names like Jack Harlow, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Coi Leray, and more showed up. As attention-grabbing as the list of names was the dress code. The party was an all-white affair that saw stars showing up in sleek bright white outfits. Even among a sea of notable fits though, Jay-Z stood out.

In the wake of the party while digging through all the photos fans noticed a piece Jay-Z brought with him. According to HipHopDX, the “Empire State Of Mind” rapper supplemented his fit with a rare Patek Phillippe watch worth more than $7 million. That figure comes from another one of the watches which sold at an auction. Back in April of 2022, someone picked it up for $7.7 million. There were plenty more flashy watches to be seen at the event. Both Lil Baby and DJ Khaled pulled out pricey wristwear for the occasion, but everyone’s drip was dwarfed by Hova’s.

Jay-Z Pulls Out All The Stops For 4th Of July

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Watches at Michael Rubin’s White Party ✨ Celebrities like Tom Brady, DJ Khaled, OBJ, Jay Z, Lil Baby & more wore some insane watches at the party in the Hamptons from Rolex to Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Urwerk & more. #michaelrubin #whiteparty #fourthofjuly #rolex #richardmille #watchtok #watchesoftiktok

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Jay-Z’s looks didn’t just get attention at Rubin’s party. He recently showed up at Paris Fashion Week in support of Pharrell. It was the rapper and producer’s debut as the Head of Menswear for Louis Vuitton. Jay-Z performed after the show alongside Tyler, The Creator, and Pharrell himself. During his performance, he played his song “N*ggas In Paris” which features Kanye West and fans took notice when West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian was singing along in the crowd.

Jay-Z also showed up in Paris for a different reason, to relax. He was spotted on Beyonce’s Instagram relaxing with the singer after she wrapped up the European leg of her Renaissance tour. Despite Jay’s notoriously private approach to life, he’s been showing up often recently. It wasn’t even the only time in recent weeks he made a memorable appearance on Bey’s Instagram page. What do you think of Jay-Z’s pricey watch from a 4th of July party? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lil Baby Teams Up With Fanatics For “Merch Madness” Song

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Lil Baby is currently one of the biggest rappers in the entire world. Overall, he is someone with a plethora of hits. Moreover, he has numerous number-one albums. His ability to sell extremely well is something that is coveted in hip-hop right now. This is largely due to the fact that a rap album has not gone number one this year. Additionally, there isn’t a single song that has gone number one either. That will likely change at some point, although some people want it to happen sooner rather than later.

Recently, Lil Baby and Fanatics decided to team up with one another. For those who may not know, Fanatics is a brand that sells sports jerseys and other memorabilia. Moreover, Michael Rubin is involved, who is someone that Baby knows quite well. To help them usher in their “Merch Madness” campaign, Lil Baby decided to do a song that speaks on the topic. It is a pretty obvious brand sponsorship, however, these kinds of songs have gotten quite a bit better over recent years.

Lil Baby x Fanatics

Throughout this track, we get some uplifting bars. Baby is rapping about uplifting the youth and succeeding in Fanatics’ mission. The production is about what you would expect from a Lil Baby song. Consequently, unless you were really checking the lyrics, you wouldn’t necessarily know this is an ad of sorts. Ultimately, this is a huge positive for music listeners.

Fans should not consider this as an official single for a new Lil Baby album. This is definitely not part of an overarching rollout. Either way, it’s a nice song that will certainly get some fans excited for what’s next. Let us know your thoughts on this new single, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

They see how I live now, I can’t forget the feelin’
My daddy in the ground, my mama independent
I can call on some of my friends, ain’t I depend on
Tryna run up all these M’s and go sit in the endzone

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Coi Leray Posts Pic Dump From Michael Rubin’s Party

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In celebration of the 4th of July, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin threw a party that had celebrities showing out by the dozen. The hip-hop world was well represented with Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Jack Harlow in attendance. The most eye-catching thing about the gathering was the all-white dress code. Celebrities showed out with some of their finest fits to the function. Now, Coi Leray has taken to Instagram to share both her outfit and her thoughts on the function.

Coi Leray dropped some pictures of her outfit and various photos of herself with other celebs at the party. The most notable shows the “Players” rapper side by side with Justine Skye and Kendal Jenner. In the caption, she explains how much fun the gathering was. “Greatest party ever I forgot I had a phone !!!! Thank you so much @michaelrubin for having me !!!! I’m blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing humble talented people.” Even more, stars showed up in the comments of her Instagram post. Most notably, French Montana who made his thoughts pretty concise with a single shooting star emoji.

Coi Leray Slays In All White

Coi Leray just dropped her sophomore album COI. The album got attention before it even dropped with its strange feature list. David Guetta, Saucy Santana, Giggs, Lola Brooke, James Brown, and Skillibeng. The album continued being talked about when the underwhelming first-week sales numbers came in. The album sold just 10k units which was only good enough for a #102 debut on the Billboard 200. Since her song “Players” has been a big hit all year those numbers felt disappointing to many.

Before that, Coi Leray took to the BET Awards with an outfit that honored women in hip-hop. The moment became a point of contention with fans once the album’s bad sales dropped. Many fans saw the performance as a wasted opportunity to promote her new album further. What do you think of Coi Leray’s outfit at Michael Rubin’s party? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lil Baby, Travis Scott & More To Headline Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party

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Lil Baby and Travis Scott will headline Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party on February 11th in Phoenix’s Biltmore resort. Also, The Chainsmokers and J Balvin joined the two MCs as performers for the event. Furthermore, the big party will allegedly have Jay-Z, Kevin Hart, and many more in attendance.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 20: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Lil Baby attends the Kenzo Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Moreover, a press release billed this big show as the “hottest party” of the weekend, excluding Rihanna’s show, of course. However, this isn’t all that Travis in particular has to look forward to that weekend. In addition, he’ll headline Rolling Stone Live, taking place on February 10th close by in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Additionally, performers at that event include DJ and MC Irie and DJ Whoo Kid. Also, the American Cancer Society, Crown Royal, Bodyarmor, Hemper, Jardin Premium Cannabis Dispensary, and more sponsored the live performance.

Meanwhile, those more excited about Sunday night itself have a lot to anticipate. For example, Rihanna’s years-long hiatus from new music have fans salivating for her under-wraps halftime performance. However, rumors spread that Jay-Z and Roc Nation helped her out, although a guest appearance is unconfirmed.

Still, the Apple Music-sponsored show is already building anticipation alongside fans of the big game. Moreover, they began their Road to Halftime rollout campaign, which includes Spatial Audio remixes from her catalog. Also, they launched a retrospective Halftime Hype Radio series to get fans ready. What’s more is that, on February 9th, they’ll host an interview with Rihanna as part of a Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show press conference.

Furthermore, Lil Baby and Travis Scott have more to anticipate when it comes to crazy live performances. Both are scheduled to play at Rolling Loud California this year, with Playboi Carti, Future, and Lil Wayne among co-performers. While this weekend is still a ways away, it’ll make for an incredibly vivid one, for sure.

Still, what did you think of Lil Baby and Travis Scott headlining Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for more performance news, updates, and great spectacles at this year’s Super Bowl.

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Rick Ross Wants To Buy Part Of The Philadelphia 76ers From Michael Rubin

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Philadelphia 76ers part owner Michael Rubin is looking to sell his share of the team and Rick Ross wants in. On Wednesday, June 22, Rubin announced his impending departure from the ownership group, citing the growing responsibilities of his ownership of the Fanatics brand. With Fanatics launching a sports-betting division in the near future (a conflict of interest for anyone working in sports, let alone owning a team), Rubin is choosing his burgeoning business over his fandom. He explained the decision in a statement that he also posted on Instagram.

It didn’t take long for the business-minded Rick Ross to chime in in the comments, writing “I’ll buy his 10% lol.” While the “lol” implies that he’s joking, a lot of truth is said in jest. It would certainly make sense for Ross to cop a portion of a sports team. He’s a fixture courtside at his hometown Miami Heat games, he often makes savvy business decisions, and he’s certainly been cutting costs across the board, so he might just have the capital to buy in — provided he can put together an investment group to cover the difference. With a reported net worth of $45 million, he’s got a ways to go to reach the reported value of Rubin’s share, which has certainly grown from when the owner purchased it for $290 million in 2011. Maybe Jay-Z or Meek Mill can help out.