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Uproxx, Circulate, and Bricks & Wood Teamed Up To Celebrate The BMC And The Legacy Of Black Music

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The Black Music Collective officially kicked off Grammy weekend last night with its annual Global Impact Award gala, an event that saw prominent Black creators and professionals from the music industry gather for a celebration of music and representation. This year’s event, which was held at the Hollywood Palladium, was particularly special as it marked the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. As such, the gala honored some of the biggest icons of the genre including Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, and music industry executive Sylvia Rhone.

To celebrate the mission of the BMC, which seeks to highlight the inclusion, recognition, and advancement of Black music and its creators and professionals in the industry, Uproxx linked up with two of LA’s buzziest streetwear designers, Corey Populus of Circulate and Kacey Lynch of Bricks & Wood for a special t-shirt capsule collection that highlighted hip-hop’s 50th as well as this year’s Grammy theme, ‘Love Music.’

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“The main inspiration behind this collaboration was definitely music,” says Populus, “Design and music to me go hand and hand… One of my favorite designers, Reid Miles, gained a lot of notoriety for creating the blueprint for how jazz records looked having done all of the Blue Note Records covers.”

The five t-shirt collection consisted of graphic designs that played off of the Grammy’s annual theme, made reference to the BMC gala, and recalled the iconic jazz album covers of the past filtered through a contemporary lens. One of the highlights of the collection also makes reference to a now-famous photo of Tyler the Creator receiving his first Grammy for Best Rap Album, which he took in home in 2019 for IGOR.

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“I thought it would be cool to create this fake Jazz band called the Circulate Trio and pretty much this was a jazz love record by the Circulations, which was then presented by Uproxx and Circulate Records. I also chose purple/gold to represent LA,” says Populus, showing the deep attention to detail and affection for storytelling through visual design that makes Circulate such a vital brand in our contemporary streetwear scene.

The shirts were gifted at the gala to VIP attendees, making them officially some of the rarest designs to ever come out of Circulate and Bricks & Wood. Consider each of these shirts a grail!

The 65th Grammy Awards show will air live this Sunday, February 5th. Take a look at each design as well as highlights from last night’s BMC event below.

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Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, and record executive Sylvia Rhone each took home the BMC’s Global Impact Award last night while attendees were treated to performances from frequent collaborators and friends associated with the honorees including Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, 2 Chains, Chlöe Bailey, Tweet, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign and Korupt.

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Cam’ron Turned Down $300K Offer For Iconic Pink Coat: “They Didn’t Deserve It”

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Despite the demand for Cam’ron’s iconic pink fur coat that he debuted over 20 years ago, the rapper isn’t willing to sell it to anyone. You could imagine many individuals offered to purchase the jacket from him over the years. The cultural value outweighs any dollar sign attached to it, especially if the potential buyer doesn’t understand its significance.

Cam’ron and Damon Dash during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 Collections – Baby Phat – Front Row and Backstage at Bryant Park in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage)

During a recent interview with Kevin Durant’s Boardroom platform, Cam recounted when someone offered him $300,000 for his pink jacket. He would’ve earned a significant profit from the sale. However, the Purple Haze 2 rapper said he wasn’t willing to let it go to that particular individual. 

“The people who offered it to me, I didn’t feel they deserved it,” Cam said. “It was more of a stat to them like, ‘I bought Cam’s jacket.’ It wasn’t really like they appreciated where that jacket came from.”

That isn’t to say Cam isn’t willing to sell the jacket. Given how the jacket has cemented itself in fashion and music history, he wants to ensure that the person who ends up buying it from him has a firm understanding of its value. Cam explained that he’d sell the jacket if someone would appreciate it, whether in their home or on a public display.

“You got rich suburban kids who be like, ‘Hey Cam, my girlfriend really loves your pink jacket. I don’t really know too much about it but I’ll buy it for her. How much do you want for it?’ That type shit,” he continued. “These are booster babies — their parents come from generational money to where they probably don’t know much about Hip Hop at all anyway, but they dealing with people who do.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Drake and The Diplomats aka Dipset perform on stage during Drake Live From The Apollo Theater for SiriusXM and Sound 42 at The Apollo Theater on January 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Elsewhere in the interview, Cam’ron explained that he only wore it three times due to how much attention it brings. However, many have reached out to him to bring the jacket to fur and hip-hop history exhibits in the past. He said he only wears it if it “makes sense.” For example, he allowed Drake to don the matching hat and jacket combo at the Apollo Theater shows in Harlem.

“So, the fur comes out once in a while if it makes sense,” he added. “But you know, for the Drake show being at the Apollo, I thought it would be cool to bring out.”

J.Cole & Dreamville Release 2023 Limited-Edition Outwear Collection

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Dreamville is introducing a number of new apparel pieces today as part of the brand’s 2023 collection, with each new item on sale beginning tomorrow, Friday, January 27 at 3:00 p.m. ET via Dreamville.com.

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The new garment slate features a number of new unisex silhouettes in the Premium classics collection including the team’s first-ever puffer jacket, which also highlights the debut of the team’s custom Dreamville-branded zipper. This custom-designed cloud-printed jacket features the iconic Dreamville logo spelled out in bright yellow letters set atop a black zippered backdrop, a new manufacturing process that took years in the making to develop.

The rest of the new clothing collection will include cloud-printed basketball shorts, matching grey hoodie and sweatpants sets, and the classic Dreamville logo-printed black pants, t-shirts, and shorts; as well as the debut of Dreamville’s first-ever tear-away logo-printed pants and quilted coaches jackets. Limited quantities of each item are available so fans are encouraged to act fast and purchase today.

Dreamville’s apparel division within the larger Dreamville Ventures umbrella company continues to be led by longtime partner and Apparel President Adam Roy. Roy is not only responsible for spearheading efforts to successfully revitalize the brand’s flagship music festival in North Carolina, but he has also expanded the team’s cut-and-sew line by collaborating with major retail brands and increasing exposure worldwide. 

Design for the new apparel line was led by Raeana Anaïs, Director of Design for Dreamville, who has created memorable apparel items and performance outfits for many of Dreamville’s music artists for years including Grammy Award-winning Dreamville cofounder J. Cole, while continuing to design the seasonal collection for the core brand. 

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“Our team began developing this new Dreamville-branded zipper five years ago, and we have been eager to share the design ever since. Our new Premium Classic Puffer serves as the perfect opportunity to finally bring this exciting innovation to our fans, especially since outerwear has become such an important wardrobe staple and expression of personal style,” said Dreamville’s Director of Design Raeana Anaïs. “As Dreamville continues to elevate our apparel collection, we are excited to explore new silhouettes with unique and subtle branded details. As iconic as Dreamville has become in today’s society, our new goal is to explore messaging the brand beyond the classic logo.”

Expect more seasonal pieces from the Dreamville team to roll out in the coming months, although fans should visit Dreamville.com and follow along on social media at @Dreamville to stay in the know for future apparel releases.

The post J.Cole & Dreamville Release 2023 Limited-Edition Outwear Collection appeared first on The Source.

Doja Cat Says Comparing Shaved Head To Britney Spears Is “Disrespectful”

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After turning heads at Paris Fashion Week, Doja Cat is back to address a few controversies with Variety. The Hot Pink star is known for her hits as well as her viral moments online. While she’s stormed the charts—most recently with her Elvis smash “Vegas”—Doja has also found her quirky personality criticized by social media users. As we have witnessed over the years, the rapper’s style can change from one day to the next. The internet lit up when she shaved her head, and a similar reaction exploded when she rid herself of eyebrows.

Read More: Doja Cat’s Paris Fashion Week Style Choices Continue To Entertain Fans

Quickly, people compared the new buzzcut to Britney Spears. The Pop icon infamously shaved her head after a heated run-in with the paparazzi back in 2007. The public fired off claims that Doja was having some sort of breakdown moment, but it’s an assertion that disturbs her.

The comparison rubs Doja the wrong way—more for how it continues to paint Spears negatively. “It’s so incredibly disrespectful for people to be minimizing what Britney went through,” the singer told Variety. “And make a joke out of something that was very serious and a big deal in her life. Every time I see a comment like that, I can’t compute what’s happening, other than it’s just an awful thing.”

Read More: Instagram Gallery: An Ode To Doja Cat’s Eyebrows

Doja further detailed why she decided to switch things up and rid herself of her hair altogether. “But other than that, when I shaved my eyebrows off and I shaved my head, I remember thinking, ‘Get this sh* t off of me,’ because I needed to change something,” she said. “I wasn’t working out and wasn’t really taking care of myself in the way that I wanted to. I was like, ‘I need to do something,’ so I just chopped it all off. And I could see the shape of my head. I could see my whole face. I can see my ears, now that I don’t have a wig that’s glued to my forehead.”

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The New Gap x The Brooklyn Circus Campaign Honors the Late tWitch

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Gap’s latest campaign pays tribute to Stephen “tWitch” Boss, passed away by suicide at 40 years old on December 13. Prior to his sudden passing, the adored “Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ and dancer, posed in front of the camera for The Gap’s upcoming collaboration with Haitian-owned menswear label The Brooklyn Circus.

Boss began his career alongside Degeneres as a guest DJ for her talk show in 2014 and  became a co-executive producer in 2020. The  Gap × The Brooklyn Circus campaign features other stars such as “Pose” actress Indya Moore, “Euphoria” star Javon Walton and model and activist Bethann Hardison.

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This collaboration “explores the concepts of individuality, movement and modern prep — blending academia, music and Black culture and street style from the 1960s through today,” said the press release. 

Over the last 50 years, The Gap has expanded into seven different brands, especially loved by active consumers of different crafts. Signature styles from both brands are represented, like the cuffed chinos and varsity jacket modeled by Boss in the campaign.

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“The Brooklyn Circus and Gap share in the heartbreaking loss of beloved icon Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, who was a longtime supporter of the BKc community, [founder and creative director] Ouigi’s work and a core part of this campaign thanks to his personal friendship with Ouigi Theodore,” a press release for the campaign reads.

Allison Holker Boss, the late dancer and choreographer’s wife, shared a sentimental statement as well that read, “When Stephen and I first saw his images from the campaign, it brought tears to our eyes. He was so moved by how they captured his true essence, and he was excited for the world to see them. We pay tribute to Stephen’s life by sharing these images in homage to the joy and light he brought to everyone around him.”

He and Holker celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary just days before his death. They have three children together: Weslie, 14, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3.

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Gap further announced that it will support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by donating to Vibrant Emotional health in Boss’ honor. This organization provides free and confidential around-the-clock emotional support and care to those in need.

The line will be released on both brands’ websites Tuesday and will also be available to shop at select Gap stores as well as The Brooklyn Circus’ Boreum Hill flagship location. 

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Doja Cat Wears Fake Eyelashes As A Mustache At Paris Fashion Week

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After nearly breaking the internet earlier this week with her first Paris Fashion Week look, Doja Cat is back. The Hot Pink hitmaker stunned the globe after appearing in red body paint and 30,000 Swarovski crystals. The look was reportedly designed by Daniel Roseberry with makeup by Pat McGrath, and it was said to have taken five hours to complete.

If that wasn’t enough, she returned to social media today (January 25) with another show-stopper. This time, Doja decided to do a little experimenting with false eyelashes.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: Doja Cat is seen wearing a full red glittery Look ,long dress and earrings outside Schiaparelli show, during the Paris Fashion Week – Haute Couture Sring Summer 2023 on January 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
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Doja attended the Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture show dressed in a suit, glasses, and falsies on her face. She recently shaved her eyebrows and replaced them with lashes, also adding the accessory as a mustache.

“If lashes are all you want, the lashes you will get,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.

It’s unclear what inspired Doja’s latest look, but she’s known for pushing against trends with eye-catching styles.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Doja Cat attends the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage)
Read More: Doja Cat Addresses People Questioning Her “Blackness”

Meanwhile, Doja cat’s fans are awaiting more news about her next moves in music. Her addition to the Elvis soundtrack soared up the charts, causing conversations about her next project.

Check out more from Doja Cat’s Paris Fashion Week looks below.

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: Doja Cat attends the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 23: Doja Cat wears red off shoulder dress, red boots outside Schiaparelli during Paris Fashion Week – Haute Couture Spring Summer : Day One on January 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

Ice Spice Claps Back At Fans For Roasting Her Style

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Ice Spice has quickly become one of the biggest young artists in the entire world. She has amassed a very large following, and fans love her. Additionally, she has been killing it with her first few singles. From “Munch” to “Bikini Bottom” to “In Ha Mood,” Ice Spice has made it clear that she is here to stay.

Speaking of “In Ha Mood,” Spice was in the Bronx recently where she was looking to film the music video for the track. The music video shoot seemed to be a whole lot of fun. Moreover, the artist wore a unique outfit that included a cropped fur jacket, some bedazzled belts, and a matching red purse.

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Immediately after dropping stills from the video, the artist was promptly roasted for her fashion choices. Some people just didn’t get what she was going for here, and it led to some social media dogpiling. For instance, one person wrote, “Ice Spice needs a stylist bro, wtf is this??”

Despite being on the receiving end of the roast, Spice made sure to let people know that she is unbothered. In the tweet down below, the artist simply wrote “u wouldn’t get it.” Since coming onto the scene, Ice Spice has been setting her own trends, and that is not going to stop anytime soon. After all, fashion is a huge part of someone’s personal expression.

Following her clap back, many fans took to her replies and quote tweets to back her up. As you can see below, most people are big fans of what she wore. Overall, her fans understand that she is doing her own thing, and that is exactly why they love her so much.

Let us know what you thought of Ice Spice’s somewhat controversial outfit, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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