Virgil Abloh
The Grammy Awards Belittle Virgil Abloh’s Legacy During Memoriam Tribute
The Grammys always had a rocky relationship with the Hip-Hop culture, and it’s safe to say they made it worse. Yesterday during the 2022 Grammy Awards show’s “In Memoriam” segment, Virgil Abloh was described simply as ” “Hip Hop Fashion Designer.”
Virgil’s influence plays a significant role in the rap community, but his legacy goes beyond just Hip-Hop. Virgil Abloh, 41, died in November of 2021, and already he served as the artistic director of menswear for Louis Vuitton. He started his label, Off-White. He is often a collaborator with Kanye West and Travis Scott. Virgil also impacted music. Abloh was also nominated for a Grammy for his work on the recording package of Watch the Throne.
Fans found it confusing why the Recording Academy labeled Virgil as a “Hip-Hop designer,” and it didn’t sit well with them. On Twitter, you can find the response of many angry people.
Virgil was the Creative Director of LV, Owner of Off-White, Architect, Contemporary Artist, et cetera. Stop trying to Downplay this man. Uncultured mfs. https://t.co/wdzqyfiWDY
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(@_donniedawson) April 4, 2022
This statement made by the Grammys is another example of the organization failing to recognize and adequately acknowledge the impact of Black people. This is the leading cause of the tension between the Grammys and the culture.
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Nike Set to Release Off-White Blazer Low
Nike is preparing to release the first posthumous sneaker collaboration with Virgil Abloh. The Off-White x Nike Blazer Low is set for an April release.
According to Sneaker News, Abloh aimed at “mixing languages for a new signature.” The new sneaker will release in a white and black colorway, featuring holes throughout the upper area of the sneaker, additional laces, and a heel sharpened to a point like the Terra Humara. The sneaker comes equipped with the signature zip tie.
The new sneaker will be available on April 8 on Nike SNKRS for $140.
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Kanye West Opens Up About Virgil Abloh’s Death And Reuniting With Drake
The end of 2021 was filled with highs and lows for Kanye West. At the end of November, he experienced the loss of Virgil Abloh, a beloved fashion designer and DJ who passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. Kanye and Virgil were close friends and the two collaborated numerous times over the years. A short time later, Kanye and Drake held their Larry Hoover Benefit Concert, which came after the two settled their differences after being on bad terms for three years. During a celebrity-filled Black Future Month brunch that was held last month, Kanye reflected on Virgil’s death and reconnecting with Drake.
“Virgil was the third person in a position of power at LVMH to die of cancer,” Kanye said. “Without his gang, without his support system, without his Dame Dash.” Kanye also expressed his frustration with seeming to have been boxed out of a collaboration with Virgil. He also claimed he was not allowed to speak at the late designer’s funeral back in December. Later, Kanye thanked Larry Hoover for helping to patch things up between him and Drake.
“Larry Hoover brought me and Drake together,” he said. “That man created peace. He called that from the prison. Larry Hoover called that from the prison, and everybody was happy.” He added, “When people see me and Drake pull up to a basketball game with both of our sons, with my oldest and his son, that’s gonna save people’s lives in the hood. They’re gonna see that.”
You can watch the 90-minute Black Future Month brunch conference on Facebook here.
Jim Jones, Serena Williams & More Walk Runway in Off-White Paris Fashion Week Show
Jim Jones adds high-fashion runway model to his multi-hyphenate profile as he hits the runway with an all-star cast as part of this year’s Off-White show on Monday (February 28) at Paris Fashion Week.
The Harlem native surprised fans of his involvement in the Fall-Winter 2022/2023 by Virgil Abloh (In memoriam) show with a series of Instagram posts that ranged from the entertainer eating in Paris to sitting in the make-up chair, preparing to walk to walking the runway in an all-egg plant Off-White outfit with a lavender undershirt. Jones walked with icons in both fashion and sports like Serena Williams, Cindy Crawford, and Kendell Jenner.
Jim Jones walking in Off-White’s runway show today
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— Lei Takanashi (@Lei_Takanashi) February 28, 2022
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“Talkin bout my walk told u I’m a #RunwaySteppa I’m back on my DiddyBop had to put that shit a n real quick,” Jim Jones wrote in an Instagram caption with video of him posing in front a chandelier, in the center of the Off White showroom. “yal mad cause I’m a runway model a rapper and a trainer lol Came to the @off____white fashion in my @off____white turn it to a splashin show.”
It was a proud moment for Jones and Hip Hop as well. The Harlem native was showered with praise by peers and fans alike in the hip hop community on social media throughout the entire fashion show. Commentary ranging from celebratory to comic relief.
“I’m just gonna say this you get it from your mama! Do the damn thing! You got to love him! Because I love him all the way up to God,” Mama Jones, Jim Jones’ mother, comments.
“Legendary sh*t,” Yella Beezy comments. “1 time for Harlem @jimjonescapo,” Kanye West captioned soon after in an Instagram story showing Jim Jones walking the runway. “Walking like you had it on you and the boys was getting close,” followed media correspondent Wayno, who wrote on Jim Jones’ Instagram post.
“Gooooooooo jimmy,” Fat Joe commented with fire emoji.
“cat walk capo!” commented Angie Martinez with three fire emojis.
“I never saw you walk like that before? Lol,” Maino comments with wide-eyed face emoji.
“The Artist Formerly Known As Capo,” Dave East comments with six hilarious laughing-faced emojis.
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In other news, several days before the show, Jones shared that he was in the studio with the Migos working on new music. The two acts recently collaborated on Jim Jones’s latest project Gangsta Grillz: We Set The Trends, hosted by DJ Drama. “@djkhaled voice another one wit @Migos 
in the studio layin down #WeSetTheTrends youtu.be/BPxO1JkTXXs,” he tweets.
Want to see all the pieces in the OffWhite Paris Fashion Week show? Watch the whole show below.
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Virgil Abloh’s Snowboards Are For Hood Kids To Embrace The Woods
Before his death, Virgil Abloh made a commitment to help inner-city kids explore new opportunities. Now, the work of the boundary-pushing fashion icon who grew up in Chicago is coming to fruition with the launch of his designer snowboards to help get kids from the “hood to the woods.” Abloh collaborated with athlete and longtime […]
DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Jadakiss Flaunt Early Drop Of Virgil Abloh Nike Collection
Virgil Abloh’s last creations are coming to the light. The late designer, who died of brain cancer in 2021, worked with Louis Vuitton to create a collaboration with Nike that has people scrambling to get one. A select few celebrities have been posting their gifted Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Lows, which are […]
Tyler The Creator Calls Virgil Abloh, His “Angel”
While the fashion and hip-hop industry are still mourning the loss of Virgil Abloh, Tyler the Creator has opened up about how much the designer meant to him, calling Abloh his “angel.” Tyler The Creator Says Virgil Abloh And Solange Knowles Pushed Him To Do Golf Le Fleur In an exclusive interview with Fast Company, […]