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Friday Notes for February 9th, 2024

Friday Notes for February 9th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the biggest cultural stories of the day.

Culture

Killer Mike Talks About His Big Grammy Night: Three Wins, One Arrest, and a Long Talk With God

Killer Mike Talks About His Big Grammy Night: Three Wins, One Arrest, and a Long Talk With God
In his first interview since Sunday night, the three-time winner also reacts to comments from Drake, Jay-Z and Kai Cenat and Adin Ross.

Here are the Six African Chefs with Michelin Rated Restaurants

Here are the Six African Chefs with Michelin Rated Restaurants
​With Nigeria’s Adejoke Bakare earning her first Michelin Star for her restaurant Chisuhuru, ‘OkayAfrica’ takes a look at the other African chefs that have broken into Michelin stardom.

Sports

Kobe Bryant's Statue Unveiling 2-8-24

Kobe Bryant’s Statue Unveiling February 8, 2024
On February 8th, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers honored the legacy of Kobe Bryant by unveiling a bronze statue of the NBA legend at the Crypto.com Arena. The unveiling occurred before a game against the Denver Nuggets, on a date symbolically chosen for its alignment with Bryant’s jersey numbers,

NFL’s International Pathway Program shows how Africa is ‘home of the most incredible athletes in the world’

NFL’s International Pathway Program shows how Africa is ‘home of the most incredible athletes in the world’
When Praise Olatoke was growing up in Scotland, he had aspirations of being a soccer player. The Nigeria native, like many boys growing up on the African contin…

Sneakers

Bodega x Saucony "Jaunt Woven"

Bodega x Saucony “Jaunt Woven”
The Bodega x Saucony Jaunt Woven is a testament to the fusion of aesthetic appeal and functional design. It’s a sneaker that stands out for its distinctive woven upper, offering a fresh twist on texture and style. Just when you thought we had done it all with Saucony, we stripped


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2024 Sneaker Releases

Apr
08
adidas Sambas x Lionel Messi x Inter Miami

adidas Sambas x Lionel Messi x Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's collaboration with Adidas Sambas, inspired by his time with Inter Miami, presents a captivating blend of style, performance,
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Apr
08
Bode x Nike Astro Grabber

Bode x Nike Astro Grabber

The latest collaboration between Bode and Nike centered around the re-release of the Astro Grabber, a shoe with a rich
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Feb
08
Bodega x Saucony "Jaunt Woven"

Bodega x Saucony "Jaunt Woven"

The Bodega x Saucony Jaunt Woven is a testament to the fusion of aesthetic appeal and functional design. It's a
2 min read
Jan
29
Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "University Red" and "Sail"

Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "University Red" and "Sail"

The Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "University Red" and "Sail" colorways are slated for release in the Spring and
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Jan
25
Air Jordan 5 "Black Cat" 2024 Release: A Coveted Release for Sneaker Enthusiasts

Air Jordan 5 "Black Cat" 2024 Release: A Coveted Release for Sneaker Enthusiasts

View this post on Instagram A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz) Sneaker culture is excited as the iconic Air Jordan
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Jan
22
Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail"

Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail"

The Air Jordan 5 SE "Sail," set to release in April 2024, is a highly anticipated addition to the Jordan Brand's Special Edition (SE) range.
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Apr
25
Air Jordan 5 ‘Olive’ Returning Spring 2024

Air Jordan 5 ‘Olive’ Returning Spring 2024

2024 will feature the release of the Air Jordan 5 "Olive" in of Army Olive, Solar Orange, and Black. Air
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