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At one point in the earlier part of the millennium, Dave Chappelle was the most commercially successful and recognizable comedian in the country. Numerous circumstances pushed Chappelle to retreat from the limelight and the world of comedy. Luckily for fans of the well-renowned funnyman, he made a full return to the limelight by 2016, scoring a coveted $20 million-per-release special deal with Netflix, releasing a total of five thus far with the streaming giant. 

On a recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the acclaimed comedian dished about what inspired his return to stand-up comedy as well as the situation behind his classic comedy sketch series Chappelle’s Show. At the tail end of 2020, Netflix removed the series from their platform after Chappelle reported he did not receive a dime of royalties and requested fan’s not to tune in. 

 
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“You’re the first guy to beat the system. You’re the first guy to get f*cked over by the system, go public with it and then get your money,” points out Rogan to Chappelle while on the podcast. 

This then launched Chappelle into explaining exactly how he was able to regain the rights to his short-lived but wildly popular Comedy Central series Chappelle’s Show. He credited public opinion for helping him regain the rights rather than the court system while adding he was less bitter towards Viacom and Comedy Central as he matured. 

“It wasn’t a court of law,” Chappelle said. “I don’t believe I would have got anything in a court of law. I think, in the court of public opinion, it was a good time for me to say my piece and through the years it wasn’t something I would harp on…It was something I was actually reluctant to talk about.” 

Listen to the full reflection above and let us know what you think down in the comments. 

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The new generation of rappers emerging probably don’t recall the days of dial-up internet. Many of them grew up with social media apps at their fingertips, meaning that their past isn’t too far to trace. Look at Jack Harlow, for example. He’s arguably one of the hottest new artists this year following the success of 2020s That’s What They All Say but many fans watched him get it from the ground up. Even old footage of Harlow rapping as a child emerged, only to become Kendrick Lamar’s first liked tweet in over a year.

It appears that Pooh Shiesty is the latest victim of throwback footage coming to light. However, the latest footage actually proves he hasn’t changed all that much. The rapper’s seen smoking a blunt while his sister asks that he passes her wig. “This how you hit a n***a block,” he says with the wig on his head and a blunt in his hand. The rapper keeps going until his mother demands that he stops joking around. “He look nice, though,” his mom says before he rips the wig off his head with a face of disgust, replying, “Nah see.”

In related news, Kodak Black and Pooh Shiesty finally squashed their beef in Miami and released their new collaboration, “Rip Stick” alongside Syko Bob. 

Check out some of the best reactions to the Pooh Shiesty video below. 

One of the best Jumpman models of all time is the Air Jordan 11. It is a shoe that first came out back in the mid-90s and it immediately became a fan favorite thanks to its classy design. Over the last few decades, we have seen a plethora of great colorways make their way to the market, including the “Cool Grey” offering which came out about 20 years ago. It’s a model that fans have been dying to have back and this year, Jumpman is set to turn that dream into a reality.

In the images below via @zsneakerheadz, you can see what the new “Cool Grey” model will look like. It pretty well looks exactly like the original as we have grey tones all the way throughout, while the upper is made with nubuck and the material around the entire silhouette, is patent leather. This is one of the cleanest Air Jordan 11 colorways that have ever been released and it’s great to see it making such a large comeback on the market.

As for the release date, it has been 100 percent confirmed that these will come out on December 11th of this year, in full family sizing. This should be great news for sneakerheads everywhere, and we can’t wait to get our hands on a pair.

Meek Mill, Jay-Z, and Michael Rubin united to form the REFORM Alliance. The trio linked up to fight for criminal justice reform throughout the United States, each motivated by their own personal relationships to the justice system in the United States. The REFORM Alliance has already scored major wins for criminal justice reform in states like Virginia, where they helped alter the archaic probation laws.

The most recent W for the criminal justice organization the passing of SB 105 in Georgia, which eases up the state’s probation system. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the legislation into law earlier this week in the state after passing by a 169-2 overwhelming majority vote amongst legislature. REFORM Alliance was one of many nonprofits that advocated for the passing of the bill. 

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“Thank you to @GovKemp and our coalition partners for helping us GIVE LIFE BACK to thousands of Georgians this week!” wrote the organization on social media before tagging other nonprofits involved in helping pass the bill.

“This is a momentous victory for the citizens of Georgia, considering that their state has more people on probation than any other in the country,” Meek and Rubin said in a press release regarding the bill. “We applaud the legislature’s commitment to addressing this matter and we’re thrilled that it will enable thousands of Georgians to leave probation and re-enter society in a safe and productive manner. We are proud of the role that the REFORM Alliance played in championing these important changes.”

According to stats from the organization, 1 in every 48 Georgians are currently under community supervision with around 40% of those residents serving decade-plus probation sentences. The reformed law will create a pathway for early termination of felony probation after three years should they meet certain requirements. 

“SB 105 is a bipartisan, evidence-based reform that will safely reduce the prison population, save taxpayer dollars and allow resources to be redirected towards true public safety priorities,” said REFORM Alliance CEO Robert Rooks. “It is a sensible and essential step toward ensuring a probation system that gives Georgians a meaningful second chance and an opportunity for real redemption.”

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The law will become effective July 1st. 

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Kevin Durant has played against a lot of talented individuals during his time in the NBA. At various points throughout his career, Durant has been looked at as one of the best players in the entire NBA and with two NBA titles under his belt, there is no doubt he knows what it takes to be a champion.

Durant also his very own podcast called “The ETCs” and on his most recent episode, he delivered a ton of praise to Luka Doncic after the two played against each other. Durant admitted that Luka is one of the hardest players to defend and that he is always deceiving people in terms of his athletic abilities.

“His pace is so incredible to me..he act like he dont have no athleticism and he can’t get around you..he be trying to trick people…you gotta be on point with that dude,” Durant explained.

Doncic has a Rookie of the Year award under his belt and when LeBron and KD retire, Luka is expected to be one of the faces of the league. When this happens, Luka has the potential to become a league MVP and the Mavericks will certainly be lucky to have him. If you’re receiving high praise from KD, it’s probably because you’re one of the best on the court.

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Kanye West is known for owning some luxurious and rare artifacts of clothing and art. In fact, it was reported earlier this week that the feds are requesting that Kim Kardashian forfeit a stolen Roman sculpture that Kanye West apparently gifted her. All of that to say, Kanye West has luxurious taste in things that your average person could not acquire in their lifetime.

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While Goyard bags appreciate in value, it looks like the seller of a rare 1-of-1 backpack that was once owned by Kanye West has banked upwards of $55K. Per Complex, high-fashion reseller Justin Reed just launched his latest capsule which includes items from the incredibly rare Drake x Chrome Hearts collab, as well as Kanye West’s ‘Robot Face’ Goyard Backpack that the rap extraordinaire copped at 2010 Paris Fashion week.

“While Kanye West and his girlfriend, Amber Rose, were in Paris during the 2010 Paris Fashion Week, West picked up his 1 of 1 ‘Robot Face’ Goyard Backpack that he designed,” reads the description, along with photos of the bag. “The 1 of 1 Goyard backpack is just one of the many limited edition pieces that West has accumulated in his closet.”

The item is described as being in “excellent overall” condition with a few “minor marks” inside. No word on who ended up buying the backpack but it’ll certainly be worth much more in the future. 

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