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Travis Scott is always coming up with some big ideas especially when it comes to his music. His forward-thinking approach has gained him millions of adoring fans and it has also led to a lot of endorsement deals. Scott has done a ton of work with Jordan Brand and Nike, which has led to shoes like the Air Jordan 6 “British Khaki,” which is set to drop tomorrow through the SNKRS App as well as select retailers. Over the last few days, Scott has been dropping merch related to the shoe on his website, and now, official images of the sneaker have been released to the public.

As you can see, this model is mostly covered in a beige khaki color, all while red highlights can be found throughout. These red highlights are typically made specifically for the Jumpman and Cactus Jack logos that are placed all across the silhouette. We even have a glow in the dark tongue and midsole, which really helps elevate this colorway above some other Jordan 6 offerings.

The shoe will be selling for $250 USD and it is going to be very limited, so expect to take an L if you are hoping to get your hands on a pair. Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

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If you’re an avid blunt smoker, you’ll want to read this because, as announced on Thurday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it will be banning menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored cigars within the year. That means that your beloved Backwoods (or any other flavored cigar brand that you prefer) will likely be removed from your local convenience store in the coming months.

The move to ban flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes, including Newports, continues the FDA’s efforts to stop marketing harmful flavored products to the youth. Flavored e-cigarette pods, grape, vanilla, and honey Backwoods, and menthol cigarettes have proven to be popular with younger consumers, so the FDA is deciding to put a full halt on the sale of said products. 

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“Banning menthol—the last allowable flavor—in cigarettes and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives, particularly among those disproportionately affected by these deadly products,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. “With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances of smoking cessation among current smokers, and address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products. Together, these actions represent powerful, science-based approaches that will have an extraordinary public health impact. Armed with strong scientific evidence, and with full support from the Administration, we believe these actions will launch us on a trajectory toward ending tobacco-related disease and death in the U.S.”

Read the full release at the link below. Will you miss Backwoods? Watch some of our latest episodes of How To Roll here to relive the magic.

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Three years have passed since Pusha T infamously declared that the summer of 2018 to be a “Surgical Summer,” and we all know how that ended. Now, Meek Mill appears to be taking a similar approach, as he has recently announced that he will be taking over Hip-Hop in the coming months.

Meek hasn’t dropped a full-length project since his fourth studio album Championships in 2018, so one can only assume that the MMG artist is officially gearing up to take over the summer with a brand new album. Regardless of what Meek is about to drop, one of his most recent tweets proves that the Philadelphia artist is hungrier than ever.

With one simple phrase and a diamond emoji, Meek Mill has put the entire rap game on notice, saying, “This summer ima terrorize this rap shit.”

In addition to his proclamation on Twitter, Meek has also shared a snippet of an as-of-yet unheard freestyle over Drake and Rick Ross’ “Lemon Pepper Freestyle,” which he has teased will arrive on Friday. Other than that, Meek hasn’t revealed any more information as to what is slated to follow after the highly anticipated freestyle, but the Philadelphia rapper definitely seems confident right about now.

Are you excited for whatever Meek Mill has planned for this summer?

Russell Westbrook has been through a lot over the course of his career. The Washington Wizards star is known for his ability when it comes to picking up triple-doubles although, despite his hustle, he tends to get disrespected by the media, and at times, even his own peers. Regardless, Westbrook continues to grind harder than anyone in the league and it is apparent that he is one of the game’s best players.

Last night, Westbrook picked up a massive triple-double in a win against the Lakers. He scored 18 points, 18 rebounds, and 14 assists, which is a performance that caught the eye of LeBron James, who took to Instagram with a tribute to Westbrook and everything he does on the court.

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“We know y’all HATE & don’t APPRECIATE but we just laugh it off! But 1 thing you will do is RESPECT IT/US,” LeBron wrote. That is is when Westbrook replied to LeBron, saying “Straight like that brodie.” It’s clear that these two have a ton of mutual respect for one another, and when each player is at the top of their game, it is always special to watch.

While this season was definitely a struggle for Westbrook and the Wizards, there is no denying that they have the potential to do some big things next year, if they make improvements to the roster. As for LeBron, he will be looking to win a championship, once he returns from injury.

Russ has proven himself to be a student of hip-hop history, consistently stepping up to give flowers to the legends who have moved the culture forward. After paying homage to some of the game’s great lyricists on his CHOMP EP, Russ has since hit the studio with two of his personal favorite producers, Scott Storch and Timbaland, whom he united under one roof in a recent session.

It’s not entirely new territory for the versatile emcee. Russ has worked with Storch on a variety of different occasions, having previously declared the producer to be “top 5” without a doubt, earning several gold and platinum plaques alongside the veteran beatmaker. He’s also connected with Timbaland in the studio before, though the fruits of their creative labor have yet to arrive. Now, he’s managed to bring both production OGs together, and fans are excited to see what style of music emerges as a result.

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“What y’all think this sounds like,” captions Russ, sharing a few photos from the studio session — including one that features two distinctive mixing channels for both Scott and Timbo. “See y’all on the otherside.” 

On that note, look for Russ to keep working on his next body of work, which will presumably feature his new concoctions with Scott Storch and Timbaland. At this time, it’s not clear if the pair blessed him with a single or multiple beats, though the results should be exciting either way. Look for additional updates on Russ’ next endeavor as it surfaces. Are you excited to hear what he, Storch, and Timbo have been working on? 

If you are a big fan of sneakers, then you have probably owned a pair of Air Jordan 1s at some point in your life. It is one of those shoes that has stood the test of time and it will probably never go out of style. It continues to deliver new colorways and there are always old iterations of the sneaker that make their way to the market. One of those models is the KO which stands for “knockoff,” as it is clear that there is something a bit different about these kicks.

Due to the lack of certain details and alternate materials, this shoe is sometimes seen as something that Nike couldn’t have made. Of course, this is not true as it was, indeed, made by Nike as a way to deliver cost-effective shoes to the masses. The “Chicago” colorway of the Air Jordan 1 KO is set to be released soon, and you can see the official images, down below.

A release date has also been set for the shoe, as these are going to be dropping on May 12th for $140 USD, through the Nike SNKRS App. Let us know what you think of this release, in the comments below.

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The birthday girl has made it to Las Vegas and she’s looking absolutely stunning. Lizzo is celebrating another turn around the sun as she turns 33-years-old in style. After sharing a trio of nude pictures on Instagram with her girlfriends, the “Juice” rapper is back with more thirst traps, enjoying her time in Sin City with some poolside bikini shots.

Draping herself in an uncomfortable amount of gold chains and rocking an embroidered leopard-print two-piece swimsuit, Lizzo attached three birthday balloons to her braids and attracted all sorts of attention. Maybe even Chris Evans took notice? 

“Another year for the history books and anotha look for ya mood board B*TCH,” she wrote as her caption. She shared a few other pictures from the same set, sending everyone into a tizzy, especially with her braid balloons. At night, she spent time at the casino with friends, documenting her big-spender lifestyle by the slot machines and reminding us all that she’s one of the baddest women in music right now.

Recently, Lizzo sparked collaboration rumors after hanging out with Kehlani and SZA. They share a close friendship but fans are hoping that they also spent some time in the studio together. 

Happy birthday to the self-proclaimed Bop Star! Here’s to another successful year.

Just a couple of weekends ago, it was reported that Sterling Brown of the Houston Rockets went to a strip club in Miami during a team trip. Brown ended up going to the club with his teammate Kevin Porter Jr., however, things took a serious turn after Brown was attacked by a group of men outside the club. It was stated that Brown got hit in the head with a massive bottle which led to a huge gash on his head, causing a lot of bleeding.

In a report from The Athletic, it was believed that Brown could have died from his injuries, had he not been in good shape. Now, police body cam footage of the incident has been released to the public, albeit without any audio.

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In the clip below, courtesy of TMZ, you can see Brown with a white t-shirt pressed against his head. The whole shirt is covered in a shocking amount of blood and throughout the video, Brown is speaking with police who are trying to figure out what happened. During all of this, Porter Jr could be seen acting in an animated manner as he tried to explain what went down.

For now, Brown continues to recover from what went down, all while Porter Jr has been fined $50K for going to the strip club and violating the league’s health protocols.

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