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As usual, Lil Uzi is currently taunting JT on Twitter and further deepening the public’s confusion about their “relationship.” Before his recent string of social media antics, however, Lil Uzi recently took to Instagram to show off his eclectic fashion sense with a flashy new photo dump.

Following in the footsteps of his last photo dump that debuted his sensational pink forehead diamond, Lil Uzi is back with another series of photos that prove that he is still one of the most fashionably adventurous artists in Hip-Hop. In addition to giving fans yet another look at his massive forehead gem, Uzi’s latest photo dump shows the rapper flexing a head-to-toe Chanel outfit.

In the series of photos, the Eternal Atake artist is seen in a Chanel store flaunting several of the French fashion house’s garments and accessories, from a branded necklace and pair of sunglasses to Chanel sneakers and what appears to be a branded car key case. Perhaps one of the most impressive takeaways from Uzi’s latest photo dump is the rapper’s uncanny ability to meticulously incorporate luxurious pink accents that accentuate his iconic forehead diamond.

Are you feeling the photos from Lil Uzi’s Chanel-centric photo dump? 

If you are a sneakerhead with a particular interest in Nike and Jordan Brand, then you know what the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is. Over the last decade, Nike has been teaming up with the hospital, where they have given kids the opportunity to create their very own sneakers. These Doernbecher shoes are auctioned off for thousands of dollars in a bid to raise funds for the hospital. Since the start of this initiative, $30 million has been raised, and Nike continues to bring forth new models.

The latest to be revealed is this Air Jordan 1 found below. In fact, this is being pegged as a “What The” model as it contains various elements from other popular Doernbecher Jordans. The Doernbecher shoes are known for being full of imagination, and with all of the various colorways coming together here, this “What The” is certainly going to be a huge hit among collectors.

Seventeen pairs of this shoe have been created and one of them was auctioned off as part of the Virtually Freestyle event. Now, the rest of the pairs will be sold on eBay today. If you want to see all of the different elements that make up the shoe, check out the photos below.

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Superstar recording artist Justin Bieber has just announced his brand new studio album Justice. As part of his announcement, the Ontario-born pop star shared the release date and cover artwork for the project, also explaining what he hopes to achieve through its release.

“JUSTICE the album March 19th,” revealed Bieber. “In a time when there’s so much wrong with this broken planet we all crave healing and justice for humanity. In creating this album my goal is to make music that will provide comfort, to make songs that people can relate to and connect to so they feel less alone. Suffering, injustice and pain can leave people feeling helpless. Music is a great way of reminding each other that we aren’t alone.”

While he knows that it will take more than just music to repair the world, Bieber is doing his part by providing content that connects to his core fanbase, offering a repose from the constant information being thrown at us at all angles. “Music can be a way to relate to one another and connect with one another,” he went on. “I know that I cannot simply solve injustice by making music but I do know that if we all do our part by using our gifts to serve this planet and each other that we are that much closer to being united. This is me doing a small part. My part. I want to continue the conversation of what justice looks like so we can continue to heal.”

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Justice comes out on March 19. Will you be tuned in?

Akbar V has certainly been stirring things up on Twitter this week, as the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star has been dropping names left and right. Earlier this year, she took her best shot at Drake to no avail, now turning her attention to Chris Brown on Thursday. She wrote, “At this point if i can’t get@Drake i might as well get me another light skin N****@chrisbrown what’s up babe i been rocking with you since#runit#excusemems#yomanaintme#goodbye can i get a date I’m single blink once if i got a shot babe.” 

Following this thirsty tweet, Akbar V also called out Diddy for not sending her any Ciroc PR packages, saying she’s good friends with his son. She also asked “music genius” Kanye West to produce a song or two for her. So it’s safe to say, she was having a bit of a social media celebrity-call-out field day.

Akbar V took to her Instagram story on Thursday night, however, to let fans know that she was just joking about wanting to date Chris Brown. She wrote, “Understand i play a lot i don’t want @chrisbrownofficial Fr i just be playing with my crazy tail self.” 

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Many found the whole exchange to be pretty cringe-y, and accused Akbar V of only trying to go on the defense because Chris Brown didn’t respond. Commenters said things like, “Just said they refused and go,” “He must of not responded,” and “girl pls STOP.”

Was Akbar V actually trying to shoot her shot at Chris, or was it a big joke? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

Zion Williamson has proven himself to be one of the best young players in the NBA although, at times, he has struggled due to just how much he gets hacked in the paint. Due to his size and athleticism, opposing defenses are always looking for an unfair edge, and hard fouls are usually the way to get a leg up. It’s what players used to do to Shaq back in the day, and it’s a tactic that is still popular, to this day.

During an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Zion was asked about the fouls he has endured over the last couple of years, and whether or not the officiating has bothered him. Zion is rarely the beneficiary of good calls, and the show was curious if he’s started to get upset. Williamson was quite reserved with his answer, noting that he will never argue with the refs and that he just wants his game to do the talking.

“My stepfather taught me old-school,” Zion said. “I’m never going to be one of those dudes to say something to the refs. I just won’t. You know, hopefully, things will change. Until then, I’ll just keep playing.”

In just his second year in the league, Williamson is heading to the All-Star game and it’s certainly well-deserved. He has a bright future ahead, and as he matures, those calls will begin to go his way.

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Joe Budden may have lost his blue check on Twitter, but he hasn’t lost his swagger. After suddenly losing his verification on the platform, the rapper-turned-podcaster reacted with the perfect remark, asserting himself and claiming that he’s been the real deal since long before he was recognized as a top-tier contributor to the platform.

“What happened to the blue check?” asked a fan to Joe Budden after realizing that his verified status was no longer showing up on his profile. “Doesn’t matter lol… i was verified long before Twitter,” he said, recalling his presence in the rap game and before. 

While it doesn’t make much sense for somebody with as big a platform as Joe Budden to be unverified on social media — there are already dozens of imposters running around with similar account names, pretending to be the media personality — the reason behind his shake-up on Twitter is currently still a mystery. Some people have suggested that the retired rapper may have tried to change his account to a private one, which apparently would have removed his verified check.

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Thankfully, Budden isn’t too shaken up about this. Recently, he has shifted over to Patreon to host his podcast, moving onto bigger and better things and allowing for a more seamless transaction of content. This way, Budden is more in control of his destiny, getting to see every person who subscribes to his channel and having a more intimate connection with his fans.

Why do you think Joe Budden had his blue check taken away?

When Kobe Bryant passed away last year, the NBA found numerous ways to honor him. Various players also made sure to deliver their Kobe tributes, and it made for a year full of remembrance for one of the league’s greatest stars. A year later, there are still various ways in which the players are trying to pay homage, and Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving believes he has the perfect way to honor Kobe’s legacy.

Just a day ago, Irving noted that Bryant should become the NBA logo and that “Black Kings built the league.” When asked about his stance last night, Irving doubled down as he noted that Bryant needs to become the NBA logo now and that he will never deviate from this position.

“My thing is paying homage to the example that’s been set by that man,” Irving said. “Kobe Bryant. Logo. Yes. Needs to happen. I don’t care what anyone says. Black kings built the league. That’s exactly what I meant, it’s exactly where I stand.”

The NBA has not announced any plans to change the logo, which is currently a silhouette of Jerry West. West has never cared for being the logo, and we’re sure he wouldn’t mind the change. For now, however, it seems like things will be staying as is.

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