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Jake Paul has been looking to fight Conor McGregor for quite some time now and he will do anything to make the fight happen. Of course, Paul is set to fight Tyron Woodley in just a few weeks from now and many are expecting it to be a fun match. For now, Woodley seems to be the favorite although if Paul has proven anything over the past couple of months, it’s that he is a much better boxer than everyone thinks he is.

With Conor McGregor taking on Dustin Poirier tonight at UFC 264, Paul has decided to turn up the antics. According to TMZ, he recently copped a $100K chain from Benny The Jeweler which depicts McGregor on the floor following his knockout against Dustin Poirier from January of this year. Needless to say, Jake is looking to get disrespectful.

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“McGregor you better win tonight, otherwise we’re not gonna be able to fight, because if you lose your career is over. And, that $50 million offer I gave you won’t be on the table anymore,” Paul said. This past week, McGregor said he would be open to fighting Jake Paul although for now, it seems clear that he would rather focus on fights within the UFC.

However, if McGregor does, indeed, lose tonight, then we could very well see McGregor pursue other types of fights, as a championship bout would be out of the cards for at least a couple of years.

Let us know if you want to see a McGregor vs. Paul fight, in the comments below.

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Virgil Abloh’s Off-White brand has produced some incredible shoes over the past few years, especially when it comes to their collab with Nike. There have been various models to come out of this partnership, including the Nike Air Force 1 Low which has always been seen as one of the most classic Nike sneakers of all time. Numerous colorways have made their way to the market and now, we are being made privy to yet another offering, this time called “Lemonade.”

In the official images below, you can see that the shoe mostly has a yellow upper all while the Nike swoosh is silver. There is black writing throughout the shoe which remains consistent with various other Off-White models that have been made over the years. Overall, it is yet another solid entry into the Off-White x Nike lineup and if you are a fan of Virgil and his design philosophy, then these will have to be a cop.

Interestingly enough, this shoe saw a bit of a surprise release today as very select SNKRS users were able to secure a pair. Those in the Boston area were also able to use SNKRS Stash in order to get the shoe. As for the main release date, that still remains up in the air although Off-White is holding a raffle for Miami, Las Vegas, and New York stores.

Let us know what you think of this shoe, in the comments below.

KITH celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2021 and as you can imagine, this has led to some pretty incredible pieces and even some collaborations. Over the years, KITH has worked closely with New Balance to create some amazing shoes that have proven to be instant sellouts. With the 10th anniversary of the streetwear brand upon us, another New Balance collaboration is in the works, and it is going to release in just a couple of days.

This new collaboration is on the RC_1300 which is a dope chunky runner that features some fine suedes and premium materials. There are three colorways to be had in this collection, including “Astro,” “Canvas,” and “Dusty Mauve.” These are all colors that KITH founder Ronnie Fieg has used in the past, which is what ultimately makes the shoe so special. KITH’s monogram pattern is found on the large N that is placed on the sides, and as you can see, there is a Pegasus near the toe box to further cement this as a KITH shoe through and through.

If you are looking to get your hands on one of these shoes, you will be able to do so as of Monday, July 12th for $165 USD. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not they are worthy of a cop.

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Image via New Balance

Image via New Balance

Image via New Balance

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Image via New Balance

Marvel character Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, has been everywhere recently with the debut of the character’s own series on Disney+ and now as part of a crossover event with The Simpson’s, which aired Wednesday night. The Good, The Bart, and The Loki, the 5-minute short, was filled to the brim with cameos of other Marvel characters and references to the story. However, the late Stan Lee, who was pivotal in the creation of the beloved Marvel characters, was reportedly scrapped from the short after Marvel declined an offer to include old audio of the Marvel figurehead, according to ComicBook.com. 

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According to The Simpsons head Al Jean, Marvel Studios has a strict policy when it comes to the use of Stan Lee’s likeness. This policy, enacted after Lee’s death in 2019, forbids any cameos of Marvel’s late creative director at all. Stan Lee had been famous for making hilarious cameos in the first few phases of Marvel movies that came out of the MCU. Whether this policy is in place to respect his legacy or at the will of his family is unknown. 

On the block, Jean said, “It wasn’t a joke. We just thought, ‘Oh, we have Stan Lee audio from when he was on our show, could we cameo him in? And they said that their policy is he doesn’t cameo now that he’s passed away, which is a completely understandable policy. That was their only note and that was, of course, easily done.” It seems Marvel was largely lenient with the crossover process and the removal of Stan Lee was their only request. 

Check out The Good, The Bart, and The Loki on Disney+ as well as the ongoing Loki series.

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There have been various dope Air Jordan 3s released over the past few years and despite celebrating its 30th anniversary just three years ago, Jordan Brand still has plans for plenty more colorways. In 2021 alone, we have seen some pretty incredible Air Jordan 3s hit the market, and today, yet another hit store shelves. Of course, we are talking about the “Racer Blue” model which has been teased quite a bit over the past few months.

In the images below, you can see how this shoe has a mostly white leather upper all while the rest of the sneaker has blue highlights. From there, we have some grey elephant print on the toe box and the back heel, which brings forth those infamous Jordan 3 aesthetics. Overall, it is a colorway that can be worn by everyone and it certainly goes with plenty of different outfits.

As for the release, this shoe dropped in adult and grade school sizes on websites such as Foot Locker, JD Sports, Dick’s, Footaction, East Bay, Finish Line, and more. Let us know if you ended up copping a pair, in the comments section below. Also, be sure to stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you the latest news from the sneaker world.

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Stephen A. Smith is easily the most recognizable face in sports media as he is featured on pretty well every single ESPN broadcast. The man has his very own show on Disney Plus, he is the main host of First Take, and he even has his own Sportscenter that is featured before NBA broadcasts. Needless to say, ESPN is giving Smith a lot to do and he seems more than happy to take on all of the responsibilities that come with being the face of the network.

Over the last few years, there have been various reports about how much Smith makes. Early indicators said he was making $8 million per year, however, a new report from the New York Post states different. In fact, Smith is making $12 million per years thanks to his production contract.

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Per New York Post:

“Smith’s contract is for $12 million per year, according to sources. As The Post previously reported, Smith’s personal salary is $8 million a year — which is correct — but he also has a $4 million-per-year production contract.

That makes the total compensation of the contract that he signed in late 2019 a five-year, $60 million deal.”

There are numerous ESPN personalities who make millions of dollars, however, Smith seems to be one of the highest-paid people on the network. After all, he is one of the hardest working guys out there and when you have him participating in almost every show, you better pay the man.

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