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🕊️ Key Takeaways * Sly Stone, legendary frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at age 82. * He died peacefully at home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his children, a close friend, and extended family. * His groundbreaking work fused rock, soul, psychedelia, and funk, achieving massive
Technology
Key Takeaways * Apple Music introduces three major music-enhancing features in iOS 26: lyrics translation, lyrics pronunciation, and AutoMix DJ-style transitions. * A new Music Pins feature lets users pin favorite artists and playlists to the top of the app. * These features are powered by Apple's on-device Apple Intelligence, aiming
Technology
At WWDC 2026, Apple pivoted from incremental updates to a visually bold redesign coupled with meaningful AI accessibility for developers.
Culture Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82 Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82🕊️ Key Takeaways * Sly Stone, legendary frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at age 82. * He died
Culture Free Juneteenth events for the community Educator and activist Dr. Skyller Walkes providing free Juneteenth events for the communityIn the spirit of Juneteenth, Dr. Skyller Walkes is self-funding three upcoming cultural and free events in Harlem and Brooklyn.New York Amsterdam NewsJASON PONTEROTTO Sneakers Faith Kipyegon and Nike Redefine
Uristocrat Notes for June 6th: Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI album, NBA Finals Game 1 thriller, Apple App Store ruling, and more culture & tech news
Culture Lil Wayne’s First ‘Tha Carter VI’ Single Featured in an NBA Finals Campaign Lil Wayne’s First ‘Tha Carter VI’ Single Featured in an NBA Finals CampaignLil Wayne’s ‘The Days’ track, the first glimpse of his upcoming Tha Carter VI album, is featured in an NBA promo
Culture Excited to Wear This Spring Excited to Wear This Spring — Die, Workwear!It is a grim feature of modern life that we treat downtime as a pit stop between bursts of usefulness. In the United States, where the Protestant work ethic took the deepest root, even Sabbath observance was
Culture ROOTS PICNIC 2025: A Tale of Two Days ROOTS PICNIC 2025: A Tale of Two Days - Rap RadarRap RadarPhotos and Write Up by: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed This year’s Roots Picnic was... interesting, to say the least. Day 1 was rough — heavy rain, long delays, and poor communication
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Culture Free Juneteenth events for the community Educator and activist Dr. Skyller Walkes providing free Juneteenth events for the communityIn the spirit of Juneteenth, Dr. Skyller Walkes is self-funding three upcoming cultural and free events in Harlem and Brooklyn.New York Amsterdam NewsJASON PONTEROTTO Sneakers Faith Kipyegon and Nike Redefine
Uristocrat Notes for June 6th: Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI album, NBA Finals Game 1 thriller, Apple App Store ruling, and more culture & tech news
Key Takeaways * Teranga Harlem, the flagship West African fast-casual restaurant by Chef Pierre Thiam, will close on Sunday, June 15, 2025. * The restaurant, located inside The Africa Center, has been a cultural and culinary landmark since its opening in early 2019. * A farewell celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 14,
Toyin Ojih Odutola returns to Jack Shainman Gallery with Ilé Oriaku, her seventh solo exhibition at the space, running from May 6 to July 18, 2025.
Fear of God Athletics x adidas drop SS25 collection June 7. Features II Basketball 'Ash Pearl' sneakers in high & low-top versions.
Culture Lil Wayne’s First ‘Tha Carter VI’ Single Featured in an NBA Finals Campaign Lil Wayne’s First ‘Tha Carter VI’ Single Featured in an NBA Finals CampaignLil Wayne’s ‘The Days’ track, the first glimpse of his upcoming Tha Carter VI album, is featured in an NBA promo
Key Takeaways * BLK MKT Vintage has partnered with contemporary artist Nina Chanel Abney for the 2025 Juneteenth commemorative t-shirt. * The design reflects Abney's signature style, celebrating Freedom Day with bold colors and symbolism. * Available in black and cream, the unisex t-shirt is made of 100% carded cotton and
Culture Excited to Wear This Spring Excited to Wear This Spring — Die, Workwear!It is a grim feature of modern life that we treat downtime as a pit stop between bursts of usefulness. In the United States, where the Protestant work ethic took the deepest root, even Sabbath observance was
Culture ROOTS PICNIC 2025: A Tale of Two Days ROOTS PICNIC 2025: A Tale of Two Days - Rap RadarRap RadarPhotos and Write Up by: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed This year’s Roots Picnic was... interesting, to say the least. Day 1 was rough — heavy rain, long delays, and poor communication
Key Takeaways * Director: Wes Anderson * Genre: Espionage comedy-drama with Anderson's signature style * Setting: 1950s fictional Middle Eastern country, Phoenicia * Cast: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, and others * Runtime: 105 minutes * Release Date: May 30, 2025 (U.S. theaters) Overview Wes
Culture First Day of Roots Picnic Was an “Absolute Disaster,” Fans Say First Day of Roots Picnic Was an “Absolute Disaster,” Fans SayEpically long waits and a total breakdown in communication.Philadelphia MagazineVictor Fiorillo Music Clipse Talk Love, Hate, and What Rap’s Been Missing Clipse Talk Love, Hate, and
The Air Jordan 3 “Starfish” drops July 11, 2025, in women's sizing for $200.