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Greatest Adidas Sneaker Collaborations

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Communities around the world have worn Adidas collaborations for decades. Getting its start in Germany, what was once solely a sportswear company has exploded into a defining headliner in the fashion industry. Curating designs for every season, their sneaker portfolio has been a cultural force as far back as the 1950s. Blending nostalgia with modern-day trends, Adidas has pioneered the comeback of many vintage trends over the past decade.

Adidas first got its start in the sporting goods industry. With the three stripes being born in 1949, the West German players dubbed their football shoe “The Samba” after a match in 1950. The name stuck, acting as the launching pad for a company that would eventually branch out from the sport’s trademark. To this day, The Samba remains one of Adidas’ best-selling sneakers. By the 1970s, people were repping their clothing for the purpose of fashion just as much as for athletic performance. This dual influence quickly propelled Adidas into one of the household names in the clothing industry. Today, we’re looking at some of the greatest sneaker collaborations from Adidas over its 73-year history.

Wales Bonner

British fashion designer Grace Wales Bonner infused European heritage with an Afro-Atlantic spirit when she curated the Wales Bonner-Adidas collection. Adidas Originals by Wales Bonner offers vibrant colorways which mirror 70s-80s African vintage culture. Most recently, the two came together for a Spring/Summer drop in 2022.

Speaking on the collaboration in an interview with CNN, she stated, “Things need to stand out for something very strongly, both culturally and visually. This is bringing out the best in designers, and the audience is responsive – they’re valuing expression and beauty. I think that’s what people will continue to celebrate.” The Wales Bonner collaboration has certainly been celebrated, with it being one of the most in-demand Adidas sneakers during the summer season.

Gucci

While Adidas was rooted as an affordable company for the average working-class person, many of their recent collaborations have dived into the world of luxury. Their Gucci collaboration saw Adidas get out of their comfort zone with the Adidas Gazelle sneaker, a collection that retails at $850 USD. The final product took inspiration from the 1979 version of the shoe. First teased on the Italian house’s Milan runway in February, their Winter/Fall collection sold out rapidly in 2022. The drop was re-issued at the beginning of April 2023. The classic Adidas Gazelle sneaker blends formalness with a down-to-earth touch, making its look applicable to the monotony of daily life or high-end occasions.

Prada

Prada is one of the most iconic brands in the fashion industry. The collaboration between Prada and Adidas was one that pays homage to their extensive heritages. Adidas x Prada Luna Rossa sneakers sported a sleek and simplistic design that tributes to their respective backgrounds. The two colorways were either all-white or all-black. The shoe is currently listed in the range of $650-$700 USD. In retrospect, we’re still in the early days of the two brands collaborating. As they continue to trade creative ideas, this partnership should be one of the most profitable in the fashion industry over the coming decade.

Pharrell Williams

Adidas has a unique ability to release sneakers that fit into any and all scenarios of daily life. Whether you’re skating around town or heading out to an expensive restaurant, many of their collaborations find a way to create a single sneaker that camouflages into each of these worlds. Adidas’s collaborations with Pharrell Williams haven’t been any different. Since 2014, Pharrell and Adidas have undertaken a variety of different launches. The first Pharrell collaboration saw the Superstar sneaker released in an unprecedented 50 different colorways. Adidas stated, “The sneakers were curated with everyday use in mind, making sure they can handle anything life throws at you. But every day does not mean plain.” The two also came together for the Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams collaboration.

Raf Simons

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Adidas by Raf Simons RZ Ozweego/Adidas

Adidas first collaborated with Raf Simons in 2013 on the original Ozweego Runner. The partnership has lasted a decade, ranging from the Stan Smith to the New Runner. The Ozweego III is one of the most desirable sneakers in fashion, introducing droves of creative colorways and slight variations of the original release. The shoe is best known for its comfortability, often being seen as a cheaper alternative to the Yeezy. The Belgian Designer and Adidas have gone on to curate some of the most profitable partnerships in fashion to date. In addition, Simons has worked as the Creative Director for brands such as Calvin Klein and Christian Dior.

Kanye West

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Image via Adidas

Kanye West is larger than life, which has proved both a blessing and a curse for the Adidas Brand. Certainly not one to mince his words, Adidas cut ties with Ye amidst a slew of controversial statements made by the Donda artist. However, the Yeezy collaboration proved to be one of their most profitable and ambitious to date. Take the Yeezy Boost 700, which showcases a refreshing and experimental aesthetic. The Yeezy sneakers consistently challenged the status quo, resulting in $1 billion to $2 billion of Adidas’s overall net worth.

It remains to be seen how the dust will settle between Ye and Adidas. While Adidas cut ties with him, there’s still a massive inventory of Yeezy products. Some reports hinted that Adidas would essentially dump the shoes, while others have suggested that the two sides reached a settlement agreement in order to sell the remaining products earlier this year. Either way, the ending of their partnership closes one of the most iconic partnerships in the fashion industry to date.

Stella McCartney

One of the largest collabs in sneaker history, McCartney (daughter of The Beatles’ Paul McCartney) is best known for adding a subtly unique spin to classic Adidas shoes. The Adidas Stan Smith, for example, changes the sidewall dot stripes for star stripes and the standard white laces for a rainbow pair. While some criticize the shoe for sacrificing comfort for a retro look and feel, there’s a reason why the pair have continued to collaborate for over a decade.

The Stella McCartney collaboration has played a key role in Adidas being role to expand their target market beyond the 15–30-year-old demographic. With 00s teens growing up with the shoe, they’ve continued to sport the shoe as they’ve entered the latter stages of adulthood. With a penchant for sharp and tailored femineity, the McCartney-Adidas collaboration isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Twerk Trap Has Her Cheeks Clapping To Beyoncé In A Sexy Sparkling Dress

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Megan Thee Stallion teased us earlier this weekend with some bedroom thirst traps that saw her welcoming fans to her “hottie club.” While many are still recovering from those spicy snaps, the Houston native is keeping her foot on our necks with more salacious content, this one falling under the twerk trap category. On Monday (April 17), she hopped on TikTok to tease some of her body’s best assets in a sexy sparkling dress, which was just sheer enough to show the outline of her bodacious behind as she shook it along to Beyoncé’s “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX).”

In the caption, all the 28-year-old included was a honey emoji, seemingly referring to her sticky sweet moves. Aside from flattering her bottom half, Thee Stallion’s outfit of the night also showed off plenty of underboob, as well as her toned midsection, which she’s been frequently flaunting since making a comeback to the spotlight last month. She continues to wear her hair in a larger-than-life afro, though instead of the shiny black curls she initially showed us, she’s since switched things up in favour of a lighter brown look, which is equally flattering on the versatile fashionista.

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Her Booty Bounce

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♬ CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX) – Beyoncé

While her TikTok post is already blowing up, Megan also shared the clip on Instagram, where the comment section has been flooding with thirsty responses. “I mean, look at the material✨,” BET’s official account wrote. “Megan please,” someone else pleaded. “My man is somewhere on this internet.” Another user chimed in with, “Make that thing clap ma’am 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥,” as they obviously lusted over the “WAP” hitmaker and her famous knees.

When she’s not making us drool with her sultry social media antics, the multi-talent has been busy making plenty of public appearances, as well as preparing for her upcoming concerts. She gave her first performance of the year at the end of March and has since been announced as a headliner at various upcoming festivals with the likes of Mariah Carey and Lauryn Hill. After an undeniably bumpy 2022, it looks like Megan Thee Stallion is ready to come out on top in 2023. Are you excited? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Kim Kardashian Channels Uma Thurman In “Kill Bill”

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Kim Kardashian is someone who is deeply embedded in the fashion world. Although she was mostly dressed by Kanye for many years, she still knows her way around a wardrobe. Moreover, she is someone who has her very own clothing line. She has a keen eye for an outfit, and she can make it work at any given moment. This has been especially true over the last couple of weeks or so as Kim K has been out and about with her children in Japan. Throughout the trip, Kardashian hit us with numerous fit pics that had her fans gushing.

As it turns out, Kim Kardashian is not done stunning fans with her well put together ensembles. Recently, she took to Instagram with a reference to the infamous Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill. Of course, the main character of the film is played by none other than Uma Thurman. Overall, this is an iconic role that people still gush about. Additionally, she had a pretty exceptional wardrobe in that movie. Simply put, it should come as no surprise that Kim would want to recreate it.

Kim Kardashian Continues To Stun

In the images up above, you can see that Kim is wearing a zip-up leather jacket. Firstly, the main color here is black. Secondly, the sleeves and shoulders have a black strip going all the way down. When you put these elements together, you get an amazing recreation of what Thurman wore on the posters to the film. Of course, she also wore that outfit in various iconic scenes that are quite bloody, gruesome, and ironically beautiful. Subsequently, Kim Kardashian showed off some caps from the movie, just in case some didn’t get the reference. However, if you don’t know this is Kill Bill, you are simply too young to be on social media.

While Kim won’t be in any Tarantino movies anytime soon, she will be doing some acting. It was recently announced that the entrepreneur will be on the latest season of American Horror Story. She has acted before, but never in anything as serious as this particular show. Let us know how you think she will do, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the entertainment world.

Chloe Bailey’s Booty Takes Centre Stage On Instagram Ahead Of Her Boston Concert

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24-year-old Chloe Bailey has been facing a ton of flack lately. Not only for collaborating with Chris Brown on her new album, but also for its low first-week sales numbers. During a recent performance on her In Pieces tour, she made it known that she’s heard the haters loud and clear. Still, she plans to keep doing what makes her happy, regardless of anyone else’s opinion. “F**k what the f**k everybody gotta say,” the Atlanta native told her audience last week.

Bailey kicked off the concerts in support of her album in Chicago on April 11. Following that came another show in Detroit two days later. She was expected to cross the border to entertain audiences in Toronto on the 14th. However, she ultimately had to cancel the show. Thankfully, the “Have Mercy” hitmaker isn’t letting that get her down. She seems mighty prepared to put on an iconic performance in Boston tonight (April 17). Earlier this morning, her Instagram feed lit up with a singular black and white image showcasing her bootylicious behind in her stage costume and a pair of fishnet tights.

Chloe Bailey is Killing It on Tour

“See you tonight Boston🎤,” she wrote in the caption, hinting that Massachusetts fans could be in for a great show. Tomorrow night, Bailey is due to take the In Pieces tour to Philadelphia. That will be followed by stops in New York, her hometown, and Houston. The final three concerts are scheduled for Dallas’ House of Blues on the 26th, Sacramento’s Sol Blume on the 30th, and finally, The Novo in Los Angeles on May 3rd. Regardless of what the numbers are saying, the multi-talent has proudly been showing out to sing and dance along to the music she poured her heart into while audiences cheer her on.

Thankfully for those who can’t make it to a concert, Chloe Bailey has been capturing some of her biggest moments on camera for Instagram. Over the past week, we’ve seen her share up close and personal details of her outfits, clips of her on stage, and insight into how she’s feeling. Scroll further to see more of the R&B starlet’s stunning looks from her recent appearances and performances, and revisit her debut solo album, In Pieces, here.

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Erica Mena Lashes Out At Safaree For Gifting Rolexes To Amara La Negra’s Twin Babies: “Deadbeat Clown”

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It’s been nearly two years since Erica Mena filed for divorce from Safaree while pregnant with their second child but still, the reality star finds herself troubled by the actions of her ex. Their most recent spat markedly took place after Amara La Negra threw a birthday party for her infant twin daughters, at which she and the 41-year-old were caught on camera kissing. Aside from the PDA, Safaree also spoiled his apparent new boo’s little ones with an incredibly luxurious gift – matching Rolex watches for their tiny wrists.

While the sentiment is undeniably sweet, Mena was quick to hop in @theshaderoom’s comment section and make it known that the Love & Hip-Hop star does far less for his own offspring. “Awe so cute,” she began. “It’s just very interesting how my kids have NEVER received gifts like this by this waste man. My daughter just turned three. All she got was a birthday cake and a few balloons in his living room.” For their son’s first birthday, it was apparently even worse, as Safaree didn’t do anything to celebrate “until two weeks after the fact,” and even then it only came in the form of balloons at home. “Happy [everybody] enjoyed this circus-themed birthday party with a deadbeat clown as the special guest 🙌🏾,” her comment ended.

Safaree Spoils Amara La Negra’s Twin Daughters

Of course, it wasn’t long before she had more to say. In another reply, Mena later added, “Before I go someone @ him – he blocked me since I won’t take his crying begging ass back (hints why [he’s] now desperately shooting in Miami) 😂. Let him know he has medical bills that’s only $8K for last year he owes along with… Never mind just tell him he got it. Pay it.” And on her own Instagram Story, the 35-year-old proceeded to add fuel to the fire by sharing receipts in the form of voice notes and personal text messages.

“I miss you baby. I’m not gonna lie this is torture,” an alleged message from the embattled entertainer to his ex reads. Scroll on to see Safaree and Amara La Negra sharing a smooch at her twins’ birthday party, as well as Erica Mena’s reaction to all the drama. Afterward, tell us if you think the New Yorker went too far with his luxurious gifts for the young girls in the comments.

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Kali Uchis’ Coachella Set Featured Appearances From Tyler, The Creator, Don Toliver, & More

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As expected, they saved the best for (almost) last. Ahead of Frank Ocean’s headlining set later this evening (April 16), Kali Uchis gave one of her best performances to date on the Coachella mainstage with thousands of patrons watching on. While fans surely would’ve been satisfied with just the bilingual songstress and her ethereal vocals, she didn’t disappoint with her roster of surprise appearances, which included “See You Again” collaborator Tyler, the Creator.

After satisfying hip-hop heads with the deluxe cut of his CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST album last month, the Californian brought plenty of energy to his performance. Their 2017 joint effort is the most-streamed title from Tyler’s Flower Boy project, and they’ve since worked together on “After The Storm” with Bootsy Collins. The Coachella crowd was obviously pleased with that, but little did they know, more was in store from Uchis.

Tyler, the Creator Joins Kali Uchis for “See You Again”

Omar Apollo was on deck to sing “Worth the Wait” with his friend shortly after the Creator left. The song appears on Uchis’ Red Moon in Venus album, which arrived in the first few days of March. Elsewhere on the 15-track effort she linked up with her boyfriend, Don Toliver, on “Fantasy.” The couple showed off their strong chemistry during the 28-year-old’s Coachella set, crooning the lyrics to their second joint release of 2023 so far. Other tracks the Virginia-born vocalist sang this weekend include “Moonlight,” “Papi Chulo,” and “Tattoo.”

Our first weekend in the desert has nearly come to a close, but it hasn’t been without its share of surprises. Kendall Jenner was spotted dancing in the crowd during Bad Bunny’s headlining concert, and Metro Boomin impressed attendees with a healthy list of guests. Among them was The Weeknd, who previewed new music – potentially from his upcoming HBO series, The Idol – while supporting his producer pal. Keep scrolling for more photos and videos from Kali Uchis’ first weekend at Coachella. Afterward, tell us which of today’s sets was your favourite in the comments below.

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Ice Spice Performs At Revolve Festival During Coachella Weekend, Twerks To “Princess Diana”: Video

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It’s Ice Spice’s world, we’re just living in it. The “Bikini Bottom” hitmaker may not be on the line-up at Coachella this year, but she was one of the artists booked for Revolve Festival – an invite-only event that’s mostly attended by celebrities, socialities, and internet stars. Thankfully for her fanbase – now known as the Spice Cabinet – she came prepared with new material for us, though Nicki Minaj didn’t join her for the stage debut of their first collaboration.

The “Princess Diana (Remix)” arrived on Friday (April 14), along with a pink, twerktastic music video featuring plenty of booty shaking from both Spice and Minaj. In her usual fashion, the 23-year-old performed plenty of her signature dance moves while rapping her biggest hits, including bending over in her long patterned skirt and making her cheeks clap along to the beat. The crowd went wild for Spice’s performance, proving that it wouldn’t be shocking to see her tapped for Coachella in 2024 after showing out at Revolve Fest for her first trip to the desert as a rap star.

“Princess Diana (Remix)” Hits the Stage for the First Time

The moment is an undeniably big one for Spice. Still, it’s not at all the only milestone she’s celebrating as of late. The Bronx baddie posed for Heaven by Marc Jacobs’ latest campaign shoot earlier this month, which also featured Lil Uzi Vert. Prior to that, she connected with Taylor Swift at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and was lucky enough to join Zedd during his Ultra Miami set to perform her 2021 track, “No Clarity.” Her career has only just begun, but already, the curvaceous redhead is clearly booked and busy.

Minaj may not have been able to join her for Revolve Festival, but she did make an appearance on her latest collaborator’s Instagram feed on Sunday (April 16). Much like in their “Princess Diana” video, both lyricists had their booties bouncing for the camera. Keep scrolling to see more photos and videos from Ice Spice’s Coachella weekend adventures, and check back later for any major updates from the California event.

Ice Spice’s Coachella Weekend Adventures

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50 Cent & Cuban Link Spark Engagement Rumours After She’s Spotted Wearing Massive Ring

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50 Cent has been in plenty of high-profile relationships over the years, though none of them have led the father of two on a path down the aisle. Since 2019, he’s been dating model Jamira Haines – better known as Cuban Link – who he often proudly shows off on his arm at events. On Saturday (April 15), it was the black-haired beauty’s turn to support her man, which she did with an Instagram video that sees her hyping the “Candy Shop” hitmaker up from offstage while he performs in front of a massive crowd.

Of course, it wasn’t long before internet sleuths located the larger-than-life diamond located on Cuban’s ring finger, which certainly wasn’t there in other recent uploads. Before the IG upload comes to an end, we also see a clip of Fif and his girl walking down a hallway together, her giddily looking back at the camera with a grin on her face. Besides her smile, many have also been complimenting the 27-year-old’s figure, which she proudly put on display in a black bodysuit worn under a see-through beige dress.

Before long, Haines’ comment section flooded with messages like “Sticking that finger out like a kickstand!! 🤣 Yess!! ❤,” and “The [first] woman to ‘really’ cuff Fif 💞.” A friend of the socialite’s also left a telling response, hinting that she’s been spilling plenty of tea on her private Story. “If they were in your Close Friends they would really know what’s going on 🙃😉 – LOVE YALL 😘,” @rysfitnesss teased, prompting plenty of interested fans to ask her for more details.

Whether they’re playing to tie the knot or not, it’s hard to dispute the chemistry between 50 Cent and Cuban Link. “I love how he chose you. I just know you’re a woman he never came across in his life. 50 invested in a new class lol,” an IG user praised the famous pair’s long-standing relationship. Read more social media reactions to Jamira’s flashy ring below, and check back later for more hip-hop and pop culture news updates.

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Monaleo & Stunna 4 Vegas Confirm Pregnancy With Stunning Maternity Photos

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The number of babies being born to parents working in the music industry lately continues to boom. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are obviously awaiting their second, and today (April 15), 21-year-old Monaleo confirmed that she and Stunna 4 Vegas are currently expecting their first. Earlier this afternoon, the young recording artist uploaded a series of beautiful maternity photos which see her baby bump clearly on display amid the flowing pink fabric of her dress. “God is a woman,” she wrote in her caption, perfectly matching the divine feminine essence radiating from her photos.

In just a few hours, Monaleo is already seeing support from countless friends and fans. Among them is Doechii, who commented “She’s a mommyyyy 😍😍😍” under her friend’s post. The Texas native’s partner also left a kind reply, writing, “God is a beautiful black woman ❤🌍.” Apart from showing his support for her pregnancy with those words, Stunna also dropped off a thoughtful post to his own IG feed. “I tightened up for you, I turned all this shit around for you,” the 27-year-old wrote in what sounds like a message to his unborn baby.

Monaleo’s Maternity Photos

“I love you so much and [I] ain’t got to touch you yet,” DaBaby’s artist went on. “You won’t have to worry about nothing in the world! I won’t steer you in the wrong direction, I won’t miss a beat. I won’t let you make the same mistakes I made.” He also noted that he plans to have the sort of bond with his child that he always craved from his own dad. “I can’t wait to catch you and hold you. I appreciate you and your mama for changing my life right on time. Moral of the story is it’s all about you kid. Nothing matters anymore. You the top priority ❤❤❤❤.”

Stunna 4 Vegas’ emotional words didn’t stop there. He also addressed Monaleo, specifically thanking her for “letting [him] in like no other.” The expecting father ended off with “I’m rocking to yo beat 4L & after 🌍.” See the couple’s ultrasound photo for yourself below, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

Stunna 4 Vegas Celebrates

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Thong Thirst Trap Welcomes Us To The “Hottie Club”

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It’s less than a month into spring, and already, Megan Thee Stallion has given us more incredible Instagram posts than we know what to do with. Since making her highly anticipated return at the Vanity Fair Oscars party a few weeks back, she’s been consistently sharing photo dumps – many of them flaunting her physique. The Houston native’s body-ody-ody is something she’s obviously been putting in plenty of work on as of late, even sharing some of her favourite gym selfies with fans in a recent post. Besides working out, Megan has been back in her element on stage, twerking up a storm as always for Thee Hotties.

Sending messages with her clothing looks like “Cash Shit” artist’s new thing. Last weekend, she stunned in an “I ❤ to Make Boys Cry” cropped t-shirt, and today (April 15), her feed lit up one again with a similar look, though this one was missing pants. Sporting noticeably lighter-coloured curls than usual, Thee Stallion’s most recent post begins with her kneeling in bed wearing a shirt and thong. “Bad anxiety,” is written across her chest, along with a collection of trippy smiley faces.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Instagram Antics

Beneath her belly button ring, the 28-year-old wore a black thong with yet another message. “Hottie Club” this one reads, the words circling around a heart eyes emoji located in the centre of her crotch. Rather than giving us a caption, Thee Stallion dropped off a drooling emoji, and let her curves do the talking. Rather than giving us a view of her booty in the panties, as she so often does in other posts, this time around, Megan kept the focus on her flat stomach and barely there waist.

While Tory Lanez and his legal team continue their push for a re-trial, the southern starlet has remained booked, busy, and unbothered. She and Mariah Carey were announced as 2023’s Price in the Park headliners a few weeks back. On top of that, we’ll be seeing Megan Thee Stallion and Lauryn Hill take over New Orleans’ Essence Festival later this year as well. What are your thoughts on the rap diva’s latest IG post? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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