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Virgil Abloh’s Off-White brand has done some incredible collaborations over the last few years. His best work, however, has come with the likes of Nike as he has delivered plenty of silhouettes and dope colorways to the table. Fans have been enamored with his Nike Air Force 1 Low collaborations which typically feature a solid upper and a silver Nike swoosh. The “MCA” blue Air Force 1 Low was a big hit, and now, he is gearing up to release a “Lemonade” offering.

In the official images below, you can see that this model is very simple in its color scheme. As the name would suggest, the upper is covered in yellow leather, all while we get the infamous Silver swoosh on the side. It is yet another dope Off-White x Nike model that will certainly have all of the sneakerheads rushing to their computers to cop some new kicks.

As one can imagine, this will be yet another limited release, although a date has yet to be announced. However, Off-White recently noted that the shoes will be sold at select stores sometime in the near future. With this in mind, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest details surrounding this shoe.

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Over the last year or so, COVID-19 has put the Tokyo Olympics in jeopardy. Of course, the Games were delayed in 2020, and are now being played in just a few weeks from today. However, there were some fears that the Games would have to be canceled altogether as the Coronavirus was a massive crisis in Japan. For a few months, it seemed as though things had died down in Japan and that the Olympics would be able to go on without a hitch.

Unfortunately, there has been a change of plans as cases have skyrocketed in Japan. The country has declared a state of emergency, and today, they made the official decision to ban fans from all Olympic events. This means for the first time in history, the athletes will have to perform in empty stadiums.

We are living in unprecedented times right now so it only makes sense that the organizers would take every precaution possible to ensure the safety of the athletes. Coming to the Olympics remains a huge risk, and it will be interesting to see how things play out with the new protocols in mind.

Stay tuned for more news coming from the Olympic Games as we will be sure to bring that to you.

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When you enter the world of Azealia Banks, you should be expecting all kinds of antics. After nearly a decade of time in the spotlight, the 30-year-old rapper remains one of the most relevant women in rap. However, she’s been effectively blacklisted from a percentage of the industry because of her hateful rants on social media, often targeting Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and others. Azealia seemingly also has a lot of hatred in her heart for Kanye West, so fans were confused when she started to tease her new single by wearing nails reading the billionaire’s name.

The track is officially released, titled “Fuck Him All Night.” It’s about… well, you should already know what it’s about from the title. Some saw the record as a direct message to her long-time rival Kanye, but according to the artist herself, “Fuck Him All Night” is not a record that disses ‘Ye.

“This is about fuckin him all day and fucking him all night,” said Banks about her new song and Kanye West. “This is about the throbbing black billionaire cock. Get into it.”

Azealia previously said that she wanted to have a baby with Kanye following his divorce from Kim Kardashian West, but she later backtracked and said she was simply joking. Do you think she’s playing around or does she actually want to get with ‘Ye? 

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Nearly a billion dollars in illegal marijuana was seized by authorities in the Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles over the past month, which was deemed the largest bust in Los Angeles County history. Police seized about 373,000 plants that would’ve valued at nearly $1 billion if sold on the streets, but the bust only took out a fraction of illegal grows in the Southern California high desert.

Officials said Wednesday that multiple law enforcement agencies participated in a ten-day operation called “Marijuana Eradication Operation” last month in the Antelope Valley which culminated in 131 arrests and more than 33,000 pounds of harvested marijuana plants seized into police control. Aerial surveillance in the area spotted about 500 illegal grows in the area of operation, but the mission only took out 205 of those grows. Authorities believe there are bountiful amounts of plants residing in nearby counties.

California had legalized recreational marijuana sales more than three years ago, but legal marijuana taxes have steered customers toward a thriving black market. Officials clarified that the Antelope Valley operation was not an attempt to suffocate the legal market, as it was solely focused on minimizing the amount of illegal marijuana-related activity in the area.

“This is not a war on the legal cannabis business in California,” said U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, a representative of the area.

Armed cartel members are in charge of these massive illegal grows, which can span across dozens of greenhouses. These operations are affecting the legal market, as consumer dollars are redirected toward sales and operations that aren’t under the purview of the California state government.

According to Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the amount of illegal grows had expanded in the past year, when he last pointed out about 150 identified grows in the area. Part of what made the growing operations illegal was that cartel members had threatened nearby residents and stole millions of gallons of water – all during a piercing drought in the area – to grow their plants. The illegal grows wound up poisoning water streams and groundwater with pesticides that hurts wildlife and plants.

“What we want to do is send a clear and loud message to all the cartels and anyone doing illegal operations in the high desert,” Sheriff Villanueva said in a news release. “Your days here are over and we’re coming for you.”

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Kyle Kuzma is one of the most scrutinized players in the NBA as he has had a few inconsistent patches throughout his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ever since Anthony Davis has shown up, Kuzma has had to take a secondary role in the offense, and some nights, it feels like he just doesn’t have it. However, there are other instances where he seems to be at the top of his game, and he puts up big-time numbers.

Heading into next season, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding whether or not he will be back with the Lakers. Regardless, Kuzma is sold on the idea of toughing it out with the team, and during an episode of his new show “Hanging With Kuz,” the star talked about the possibility of being an all-star who averages 25 points per game.

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“I definitely can. I definitely believe that too,” Kuzma said. “I don’t really care what nobody thinks or says. I know myself, and I know my ability. It’s hard to be consistent in an inconsistent role. I’m excited for a more consistent space next year.”

Simply put, Kuzma believes the sky is the limit for him and that it all comes down to consistent playing time. Ever since Frank Vogel’s hiring in Los Angeles, Kuzma has struggled, so perhaps this could be a rotation issue that Kuzma will have to overcome. Either way, he is a talented player who can still put up big numbers when placed in a position to succeed.

Reminiscent of an instance pulled right out of the Yeezus-era, Kanye West was seen perusing through the Parisian streets in silence, wearing a custom Harley Davidson mask that covered, you guessed it, his whole face. While nowhere near as opulent as the encrusted Maison Margiela ones he used to wear throughout 2013 and some time that followed, it still boasts that ethos of “don’t look at my fucking face.”

Upon attending the Balenciaga Haute Couture show in Paris this past Wednesday, an Instagram video surfaced of the esteemed artist hopping out of a car in all black, avoiding any sorts of questions and, more specifically, eye contact. West was not the only celebrity at the show, of course, surrounded by countless socialites who nose dive into the fashion industry as well. With fellow rapper Lil Baby, Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden, and model Bella Hadid, it’s needless to say that the stars were out and about in Paris that night.

This is not the first time ‘Ye has been spotted in France over the past month, after notably being seen out there with some friends, plus his new fling Irina Shayk, coming off the oversaturated breakup between him and Kim Kardashian. With things being quiet on the music front as of late, we can only hope for some newfound inspiration in whatever and wherever West finds himself nowadays.

LeBron James is one of the best basketball players in the entire world although when it comes to his body, he is very realistic about what he can and cannot do. After a hard season with the Los Angeles Lakers, James made the tough decision to skip out on the Olympic games as he wanted to give his body a break heading into the 2021-2022 season. 

Numerous players have made similar decisions although the likes of Kevin Durant, James Harden, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum have all decided to represent the United States in just a few short weeks. The roster promises to be a special one and as a result, LeBron took to Twitter as he gave his thoughts on the Olympic team heading into the Summer Games.

“Damn I love this @usabasketball Men’s Senior Team this summer. Good luck fellas!” James wrote. LeBron knows what it takes to win an Olympic Gold Medal and over the years, he has played on some incredible men’s basketball teams. Heading into the Olympics, Team USA is usually always the favorite and they should prove to be favorites again this year.

While the field might be deep, Team USA will have the largest assortment of NBA talent at the Olympics, which has to count for something.

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