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On Friday, a press release was published by the US Border Patrol that detailed a major drug seizure that had occurred on February 13th. In the seizure, Border Patrol officers in Cincinnati intercepted a major shipment of cereal coming from South America which contained about 44 pounds of corn flakes that were coated in cocaine. It’s estimated that the cocaine in the shipment could have a street value of nearly $3 million. 

The shipment, which was slated to be shipped to a private residence in Hong Kong, was alerted to Cincinnati officers by one of their narcotics dogs named Bico. When officers took a closer look inside the boxes of cereal, they found that the flakes were coated with a grayish substance that was later determined to be cocaine. 

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“The men and women at the Port of Cincinnati are committed to stopping the flow of dangerous drugs,” said Cincinnati Port Director Richard Gillespie. “They continue to use their training, intuition, and strategic skills to prevent these kinds of illegitimate shipments from reaching the public.”

Drug traffickers apparently continue to become more and more creative with how they package their illicit substances.

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Supreme are the titans of the streetwear world and every single season, they come through with some truly dope pieces. They always collaborate with a plethora of different brands, and Nike is typically at the top of their to-do list. In 2021, a plethora of Supreme x Nike collabs are destined to hit the market, especially when it comes to the sneaker world. In fact, with the Spring/Summer season in full swing, a new Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration has been teased.

This Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low is a play on the classic Dunk High collab from the early 2000s. In the photos below, you can see that there are four colorways including black, red, green, and blue. Each model has snakeskin overlays all while stars are placed throughout. These kicks stay true to their High counterparts, and longtime fans will definitely be looking to cop some pairs.

Instagram sneaker insider @DropsByJay has stated that these will be coming out on March 4th of this year for $110 USD. Let us know if you plan on grabbing a pair, in the comments below.

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If you’ve been following the NFL over the past couple of years, then you know just how highly regarded DK Metcalf is when it comes to his athleticism. When he was drafted into the NFL, everyone knew just how jacked the wide receiver was, although no one was certain if his physique would translate to stats. Now, Metcalf is arguably the best wide receiver on the Seattle Seahawks, and he is constantly making heroic plays, just like his chase down of Budda Baker.

As it turns out, Metcalf is pretty good at much more than just football. In a new video posted to Instagram by Albert Lee, Metcalf can be seen playing basketball, where he goes up for a massive windmill dunk that completely rattles the rim. The football star gets a massive reaction for the play, and it is very easy to see why.

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Metcalf is clearly talented at everything he does, and the above clip makes us feel like the football star should go out and try his hand at the NBA dunk contest. The contest has been a little stagnant over the years and perhaps some celebrity involvement could make the contest that much more exciting.

Either way, Metcalf looks to be in great shape, and we can’t wait to see what he does on the field next season.

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The world is congratulating Jay-Z after the massive announcement this morning that his Ace Of Spades champagne brand would be entering a partnership with LVMH, the luxury multinational luxury corporation. It’s a massive deal for hip-hop, specifically, since Armand De Brignac was created after Hov called for a boycott of Cristal champagne after they suggested its association with the culture, and Black artists, would harm the brand.

There’s been an outpouring amount of support and love for Hov today including from his mother-in-law, Tina Lawson, who penned an incredibly heartwarming, yet lengthy, “love letter” to her son-in-law. “Each person that performed Jazmine Sullivan, Her, and the Weekend all slaying their performances and making Black Excellence shine and us all proud,” Tina wrote, before referencing the amount of backlash the rapper faced for teaming up with the NFL. 

“Today Jay I salute you and your Latest venture in selling 50% of your Champagne Co to LVMH,” she continued. “You are a bad ass brother and I hope that you continue to pave the way for others like you have in the past !! And I have seen such Ask extreme kindness and generosity so many times that people don’t even know anything about! You are a true man who has admitted publicly when you’ve made mistakes in a very brave and classy way ! I love you so much!!”

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Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson always seem to be in some form of relationship drama, whether it’s positive or negative. Most recently, fans began to speculate whether or not the couple got engaged, after seeing a Good American ad that Khloe posted to her Instagram on Sunday. In the ad, Khloe is seen kneeling in front of the camera displaying a new pair of shoes that her brand is selling, with her hand poised delicately on her backside. On her ring finger, a massive diamond can be seen. 

Since the ring was on *that* finger, fans immediately began wondering if this meant Khloe and Tristan were engaged. “Is this her way of letting us know she’s engaged?!” one commenter asked. “It’s the ring for me,” another added. Tristan played coy in the comments as well, jokingly writing, “WOW!!!!!!! That grass is cut to perfection.”

According to a source close to the family, however, the ring is not from Thompson. In fact, Khloe has had the ring for quite some time. She wore it during an outing in Boston in December, which also caused an uproar when fans speculated she was engaged. It seems as though Khloe just wanted some additional buzz around her brand Good American’s upcoming shoe release, and she got boyfriend Tristan Thompson to play into the speculation as well.

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Malcolm X was one of the most popular and vocal figures during the Civil Rights Movement, acting as a spokesman for both the Black community and the Nation of Islam. His revolutionary messages of racial justice and Black empowerment still inspire people today, and he is regarded as one of the most important voices in the history of human rights conflicts. On February 21, 1965, he was assassinated in Manhattan’s Audubon Ballroom. 

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Exactly 56 years after the day of his assassination, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, alongside the daughters of Malcolm X, asked the D.A. to reopen the murder case, presenting new evidence that they claim implicates the NYPD and the FBI into their father’s death.

This evidence, which comes in the form of a letter written by former NYPD officer Raymond Wood, reportedly documents the fact that the NYPD had Malcolm X’s security guards arrested in the days leading up to his murder— although they were apparently lured into committing a federal crime by Wood.

In the letter, Wood says that the FBI and NYPD planned for this assassination to occur, and the lack of security surrounding Malcolm X allowed his shooters to easily enter the venue. At the time, Wood says he was unaware that Macolm X was the target.

The letter (below) is dated to January 25, 2011. Wood begins in the letter, “I was a black New York City undercover police officer from April 1964 through May of 1971. I participated in actions that in hindsight were deplorable and detrimental to the advancement of my own black people.” 

“My job was to infiltrate civil rights organizations throughout New York City, to find evidence of criminal activity, so the FBI could discredit and arrest its leaders,” he continues. “Under the direction of my handlers, I was told to encourage leaders and members of the civil rights groups to commit felonious acts.”

According to a statement from an NYPD spokesperson, “The NYPD has provided all available records relevant to that case to the district attorney.” The FBI has not issued a comment so far. 

We’ll keep you posted on any updates with this story.

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