Monday Notes for February 5th, 2024

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

Culture

A Surprise Jay-Z Speech Was the Best Moment of the Grammys

Accepting an honorary Grammy, Hov called out the Recording Academy for its dicey track record on hip-hop—and for repeatedly denying Beyoncé the Album of the Year prize.

A Surprise Jay-Z Speech Was the Best Moment of the Grammys

Accepting an honorary Grammy, Hov called out the Recording Academy for its dicey track record on hip-hop—and for repeatedly denying Beyoncé the Album of the Year prize.

GQCondé Nast

Sports

How ex-Knicks sixth man Immanuel Quickley is shooting his way into Raptors starring role

How ex-Knicks sixth man Immanuel Quickley is shooting his way into Raptors starring role

The high-scoring guard is not just in a different country after a late-December trade, he’s in a different world

CBSSports.comJames Herbert

Business x Technology

Snap Lays Off 10% of Its Work Force

The company laid off more than 500 of its employees on Monday, or about 10 percent of its global work force.

Snap Becomes Latest Tech Company to Cut Jobs

The company laid off more than 500 of its employees on Monday, or about 10 percent of its global work force.

The New York TimesYiwen Lu

Sneakers

The Nike Book 1 “Light Orewood Brown” Releases Spring 2024

Nike Book 1 “Light Orewood Brown” opts for a neutral color palate and a mixed textile construction. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

Nice KicksMallory Chin

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