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The LOX x Paper Planes Drop Capsule Collection

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

n celebration of the 30th anniversary of The LOX’s legendary debut album “Money, Power & Respect,” Roc Nation’s iconic streetwear brand, Paper Planes, is proud to announce an exclusive collaboration with the renowned hip hop group. This limited-edition collection honors The LOX’s enduring impact on hip hop culture and their ongoing legacy as New York legends.

The LOX, comprised of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, have been on an impressive press run leading up to their 30th anniversary milestone, including a standout performance at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. As they continue their anniversary tour, fans now have the perfect way to represent the group with a special edition Paper Planes crown, graphic tee, and hoodie designed in collaboration with The LOX.

The collection was crafted by Queens native, Tmark, who has seamlessly blended Paper Planes‘ signature streetwear aesthetic with The LOX’s gritty, authentic New York style. These pieces are not just apparel—they’re a testament to the group’s influence over the last three decades. Whether you’re planning to rock these items on your block or at one of The LOX’s anniversary concerts, this collection is a must-have for fans and followers of both hip hop and streetwear.

The Paper Planes x The LOX collaboration will be available online at Paper Planes’ official site. Don’t miss out on this limited drop to commemorate a monumental occasion in hip hop history.

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The Weeknd LIVE From São Paulo: Exclusive Concert Experience On YouTube

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Weeknd – the global superstar who first captivated audiences on YouTube more than a decade ago and boasts more than 35 million subscribers to his channel to date – will make a triumphant return to the platform on September 7th for a one-night-only livestream concert experience from the sold-out Estádio MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil.

The visually stunning teaser – directed by YZA Voku – offers a compelling preview of a new song and features a series of AI-generated images by Google: Veo, Midjourney, Runway: Gen-3 and Luma: Dream Machine.

A Rare Musical Experience

After a sold-out global tour spanning the past two years, The Weeknd has become renowned for his visually stunning performances and boundary-pushing artistry. With groundbreaking production, his upcoming São Paulo show promises to be one of his most electrifying concerts yet. Announced just weeks ago, this highly anticipated performance is expected to feature chart-topping hits and potentially offer a glimpse into what’s next for the artist.

Alongside the monumental show, The Weeknd will also donate 10% of net proceeds from all merchandise sales at the event and online to the Brazilian Soul Fund of BrazilFoundation. These funds will directly support communities in Brazil affected by natural disasters and economic hardships, with a focus on helping the most vulnerable families in southern Brazil recover and rebuild their lives after the devastating floods.

Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye shared, “I’m so excited to announce that we’ll be live streaming my show from São Paulo, Brazil, so everyone around the world can be a part of this special night. I wish I could come to every city and town on earth, but moments like this give us the chance to connect in real time at least and share that energy together, no matter where you are.”

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Kanye West Settles Lawsuit Over BDP “South Bronx” Sample

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Using a classic Boogie Down Productions sample without permission will no longer be an issue for Kanye West, who settled a lawsuit this week in regards to the uncleared classic.

Court records obtained by HipHopDX show a stipulation and order of voluntary dismissal of the suit was filed on Monday (August 19). Billboard reported that the only part of the settlement that was made public was that both parties would have to take responsibility for their own legal fees.

The suit was filed against Ye in 2022 by Phase One Network over the sample of Boogie Down Productions’ “South Bronx” on “Life of the Party,” the track featuring André 3000 on the Donda LP. The song was originally released on Ye’s $200 Stem Player and arrived on streaming services as a bonus song on the deluxe edition of Donda.

BDP founder KRS-One did not file the lawsuit because Phase One, who actually owns the rights to BDP’s iconic 1986 debut album Criminal Minded where South Bronx is one of the lead singles, filed the suit for the uncleared sample. Phase One claims that West’s team reached out to clear the sample, but an agreement was never reached, so according to the suit, West went on to use the sample with no clearance.

Phase One alleged “Life of the Party” helped inflate sales of the Stem Player, which moved around 11K units in its first 24 hours, amassing about $2.2 million. The company was seeking a share of the profits while blocking further use of the “South Bronx” sample.

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Former Minneapolis Police Officer Thomas Lane Released From Prison After Serving Time For His Connection To The Death Of George Floyd

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Several reports have confirmed that one of the Minneapolis Police officers that was convicted in the 2020 death of George Floyd was released from federal prison.

Thomas Lane served only two and a half years before being released from a low-security facility in Littleton, Colorado and the Bureau of federal Prisons noted that he would go into supervision for a year after being released.

The 41-year-old Lane is the first of four ex-Minneapolis officers in the incident to finish his sentence and be released.

The federal portion of his prison time was completed in April, but he stayed behind bars to serve a state sentence for aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.

Lane, who was at the scene with three other Minneapolis officers at the time of Floyd’s arrest and untimely death, already was serving a 30-month sentence in Colorado after he was convicted in July 2022 of violating Floyd’s Civil Rights. That conviction came for when former officer Derek Chauvin killed Floyd on May 25, 2020 by kneeling on his neck and cutting off his breathing.

In May that year, Lane pleaded guilty in Hennepin County to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death and given his two and a half year sentence.

Arguably, Lane was the only officer of the four to any any concern for Floyd’s inability to breathe, later riding in the ambulance with an unresponsive Floyd while administering CPR in a attempt to get him to respond, but was unsuccessful.

Chauvin was sentenced to more than 20 years last year after a jury convicted him of murder and manslaughter. He later pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating Floyd’s civil rights and is due to be released in 2038.

J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is serving a three and a half year sentence while Tou Thao, who was convicted of second-degree aiding and abetting manslaughter, is serving a nearly five-year sentence.

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PUMA Hoops Drop New Stewie 3 Harry Potter Sneakers

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fresh off of a gold medal win, WBNA MVP and self-proclaimed Harry Potter aficionado Breanna “Stewie” Stewart is dropping her latest signature shoe: the enchanting Stewie 3 Harry Potter – where magic meets performance.

Featuring graphics inspired by the Harry Potter film series, the Stewie 3 Harry Potter is sure to add some magic to your game. Along with its attention-grabbing colorway, the Stewie 3 Harry Potter is engineered for dominance on the court – featuring a high-abrasion outsole for added grip and a dual-density Profoam+ midsole for targeted cushioning. That means enhanced energy return and stability when driving the lane, pulling up from deep, or crashing the backboard.

See below for a breakdown of the sneaker’s tech specs:

CUSHIONING: Dual-density Profoam+ midsole for lightweight energy return and improved movement control. Targeted cushioning provides increased forefoot lockdown and stability.
GRIP: High-abrasion outsole features composite materials and an innovative treat pattern for added traction when you need it most.
SUPPORT: Engineered mesh upper provides targeted lightweight support while seamless multi-zone construction allows for breathability and comfort.
STABILITY: Floral-themed TPU cage for improved lateral and heel stability.

The Stewie 3 Harry Potter drops on Friday, September 6 and will be making their court debut on Stewie tonight, 8/20 during the NY Liberty vs Dallas Wings WNBA game. They’ll be available to purchase at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs in a full size run for $130.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Why Fanatics Fest Will Be Premiere Event For The Future Hip Hop Generation

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This past weekend, sports fans flocked to NYC’s Jacob Javits Convention Center by the thousands, present to experience the first immersive and interactive sports convention of its type and most of them brought little ones. Parents brought their kids, uncles and aunties brought their nieces and nephews because it was well promoted that there would be activities for the children. What wasn’t promoted was that Hip Hop stars spanning generations would be schmoozing among the sports legends at this monumental event.

The three-day festival started on Friday, with exhibitions for fans of all sports, including a full UFC ring situated near the entrance. Hundreds of booths for sports memorabilia sale and trade, such as a box of Wheaties signed by Michael Jordan worth $5,500 to a baseball signed by Hall Of Fame legends Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb worth $300K. If you were a young autograph seeker looking to score some iconic signatures, there were HOFers from all sports like Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, Mets ’86 World Series champions Dwight Gooden and Dwight Strawberry, NBA stars Jalen Rose, Kevin Durant, Jalen Brunson, Walt Frazier, Julius “Dr. J” Irving, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and even controversial sportscaster Stephen A. Smith were all present.

There were literally millions of sports and collectible cards(Pokemon, Garbage Pail Kids, etc.) being bought, traded, sold and given away at Fanatics Fest. There were also panel discussions for those interested in the engaging conversations surrounding sports culture with titles “Courtside Conversations” and “The Ultimate Fantasy Draft” while several live podcasts were underway via radio and internet.

There were too many live sports activations to name, from MLB’s simulated Playball Park, where the kids got their chance to get hit a couple of homers, to the NBA hoops, which seemed to be full to capacity the entire weekend. Soccer and hockey goals, boxing/punching bag challenges, mini football fields wrestling rings and everything in between filled up the ground level of the Javits Center. Children were the main participants in these activations, but their parents and guardians seemed to have their focus on something more than just the sports fanatic’s fantasy.

On any given day, music could be heard throughout the convention center, but the front of the temporary club bearing the name “40/40 Club” could only be seen from a rear entrance that only permitted press and celebrities. Those who really wanted to see what all of the camera flashing was about waited on the side near the food court to catch a peep of the celebs headed for the red carpet. The kids saw some of their favorite personalities dip into The 40/40 Club, the exclusive sports bar/nightclub founded by Jay-Z in the early 2000s in midtown Manhattan. This activation in the Javits Center was created in conjunction with Fanatics Sportsbook, who kicked off the entire event. Quavo of The Migos, Lil Baby were spotted going into the invite only club, while Travis Scott was even seen signing a pair of his own Nike Travis Scott sneakers for a young fan before falling in the spot. That’s what Fanatics Fest is all about.

The OGs got to spot some of their favs including Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, comedian Michael Blackson and even more come in the spot. The most notable was, of course, Jay-Z himself making an appearance at the club created in his honor, causing such a ruckus that fans on the opposite side of the entrance were trying to sneak a pic of Hov, whose sighting continued to fuel rumors that he will be opening a new 40/40 Club complete with casinos.

With just as many Hip Hop stars making cameo appearances at this exclusive sports event, it’s a guarantee that next year many of the attendees will pull up looking for their favorite rapper rather than their favorite ball player. FanaticsFest was a successful example of how sports and music culture aren’t far removed from each other and when it comes to entertainment, all you can do is give the people who and what they want.

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Chance The Rapper Gets Vulnerable On New Single “3,333”, Performs On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Tomorrow

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chance the Rapper took to social media and dropped a deeply reflective new single, “3,333.” The track, both vulnerable and powerful, chronicles his evolution showcasing the emotional highs and lows of his success.

“3,333” is available to stream on Chance’s social media platforms, listen HERE.

This Wednesday, Chance the Rapper will bring a special Star Line performance to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, taping live from his hometown of Chicago. Chance will perform his new song “Together” from his project, Star Line.

Last weekend, Chance performed live for a packed audience at the Citi Summer Concert Series on TODAY. Live from Rockefeller Plaza, Chance treated his fans to a 4-song performance that included “Together,” “YAH Know,” “Stars Out” –– newer singles from his Star Line project –– and 2014’s hit “Sunday Candy.

Watch the performance HERE.

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NY Yankees To Launch “New York or Nowhere” Collab Shot By Jonathan Mannion

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, the New York Yankees and streetwear brand New York or Nowhere (NYON) are joining forces to release an exclusive collab that fuses the Yankees’ iconic heritage with contemporary New York style; creating a collection of premium athleisure equally suited for game day excitement and everyday wear.

NYON has long been a favorite among athletes (worn by stars such as Aaron Judge, Jalen Brunson, and Pete Alonso), and in celebration of the Yankees partnership, campaign images will feature baseball legend Mariano Rivera, shot by renowned photographer Jonathan Mannion.

The collection features 45 pieces, including tees, hoodies, varsity jackets, snapbacks, and New Era’s 59FIFTY fitted hats. With prices ranging from $45 to $375, the collection will be available at Yankee Stadium, NYON’s flagship store, and globally at newyorkornowhere.com.

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Grammy Winner Bilal Returns With ‘Adjust Brightness’, First Album In Eight Years

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal returns to the spotlight following the success of his June Black Music Month release featuring Questlove, Common, and Robert Glasper (Live at Glasshaus) –– a powerful reminder of Bilal’s dynamic vocal abilities and songwriting mastery. Now, Bilal is back with his first album of new music in eight years titled Adjust Brightness, out September 27.

The new album features 11 brand-new tracks that will take listeners on his most daring musical journey yet. Adjust Brightness represents a bold step forward in Bilal’s already innovative sound, blending his deep love of soul, funk, and jazz with futuristic, electronic, and abstract elements. Listeners can expect an immersive sonic experience that defies genre conventions, as Bilal continues to evolve and refine his unique style.

To accompany the album announcement, Bilal is sharing lead single “Sunshine,” which possesses the nostalgic groove of New Jack Swing with a moody, atmospheric twist, incorporating slowed-down and experimental elements for a dark, futuristic edge.

“I realized a long time ago that, with the specter of AI and streaming, we risk losing our humanity,” says Bilal. “With Adjust Brightness, it was like: let’s make some shit that is going to confuse the damn computer. We’re bringing a love frequency — emphasizing the warmth, the love. It’s an intimate record.”

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US Open And ESPN Partner With Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ To Create Unique Music For 2024 US Open

August 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The USTA and ESPN announced a multi-layered collaboration with Alicia Keys’ Broadway Musical Hell’s Kitchen, that will see the music of this show cascade across channels and platforms over the three weeks of the US Open.

Key among this collaboration will be the utilization of a custom remix of the song, “Kaleidoscope,” from Keys’ 13-time Tony-nominated musical, created for this year’s event. This remix will be featured in the US Open Manifesto Video, produced by longtime production partner Boomshot, and debut on Opening Night of the Main Draw, August 26. It will also be seen on broadcast, both on ESPN in the U.S. and in more than 200 countries across the globe, and in Arthur Ashe Stadium and the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center throughout the course of the two weeks of the Main Draw, through September 8. The Manifesto Video is narrated by the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Hell’s Kitchen, Kecia Lewis. In addition, two-time Tony nominee and GRAMMY-nominated actress Shoshana Bean, who also stars in Hell’s Kitchen, will perform the National Anthem on Opening night.

In addition to the manifesto video, ESPN will leverage the custom Kaleidoscope remix and footage from the USTA shoot featuring bucket drummers shot throughout New York City and on court in Arthur Ashe Stadium for their promotional campaign to drive tune-in of the 2024 US Open. ESPN Marketing is also using featured VO from Hell’s Kitchen actress Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis in the campaign.

Partnering with Hell’s Kitchen falls directly in line with both the 2024 US Open’s marketing campaign, “Spectacular Awaits” and theme, “Celebrating the Power of Tennis.” The USTA has made a concerted effort to reach new and different audiences with the goal of growing interest and increasing accessibility to the sport, which provides unparalleled health and wellness benefits.

The ESPN Marketing promotional campaign will launch on August 20 and will run across all linear, digital, social platforms through the 2024 US Open. The Kaleidoscope track will be integrated into ESPN Production through the tournament as well.

“Creating a breakthrough musical collaboration is a concept that we are incredibly excited to make a reality for the 2024 US Open,” said Nicole Kankam, Managing Director, Pro Tennis Marketing and Entertainment. “The ability to do so in partnership with ESPN, to truly extend this across broadcast and in-event at the US Open, is an amazing opportunity. And, to be able to feature the music of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen, perfectly reflects the New York vibe and feel of our event.”

“We are thrilled to bring this unique collaboration to life for the 2024 US Open, said Rachel Epstein, VP Marketing, Live Sports and Audience Expansion, ESPN. “Collaborating with the USTA and the Hell’s Kitchen team to integrate ‘Kaleidoscope’ into our marketing efforts and broadcast allows us to elevate and celebrate all that is so powerful about the US Open – the electric tournament experience, the world-class tennis, and the unmatched vibrancy of the US Open’s home, New York City.”

“We are so excited to have the opportunity to team up with two iconic, landmark New York institutions, The US Open and Broadway in a first of its kind partnership,” said Alicia Keys, Lead Producer, Hell’s Kitchen.. “We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the USTA and ESPN under the shared goal of reaching and inspiring new audiences and using the music of Hell’s Kitchen to create connections and celebrate the 2024 tournament.” Hell’s Kitchen is currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre (225 West 45th Street) featuring a “powerhouse cast” (Variety) led by Tony Award® nominee Shoshana Bean, Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony Award® winner Kecia Lewis, Chris Lee and Tony Award® winner Maleah Joi Moon. HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award® nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by four-time Tony Award® nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award® nominee Kristoffer Diaz – and the music of Alicia Keys, featuring new songs and her greatest hits.Tickets for Hell’s Kitchen are available at HellsKitchen.com and Telecharge.com and can also be purchased at the Shubert Theatre box office.

The US Open, a three-week celebration of tennis, kicks off with US Open Fan Week, which begins Monday, Aug. 19 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25, during which the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center are free and open to the public. Fan Week includes the US Open Qualifying Tournament and numerous other events and activities. The Main Draw will take place beginning on Monday, Aug. 26, concluding with the Women’s Singles Final on Saturday, Sept. 7, and the Men’s Singles Final on Sunday, Sept. 8.

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