Friday Notes for January 3rd, 2025

Doechii has released the official music video for “Denial Is A River,” a standout track from her acclaimed mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal.

Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by Afrobeats, but the ascendance of several female African musicians last year reminded us there is no one way to sound African.

Jeff Koons said in a recent interview that he wouldn’t work with AI anytime soon because he was more interested in ‘biology.’

The Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cat’ returns on January 11, 2025, featuring an all-black nubuck upper with dark charcoal elephant print accents. Priced at $200 for men’s sizes, this release pays tribute to Michael Jordan’s ‘Black Cat’ nickname.

The CNCPTS x New Balance 740 “Brut” offers a luxurious design inspired by champagne, with premium materials and thoughtful details. Releasing on January 10, 2025, at $120 USD, it’s a notable addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Nike’s Air Max Muse is set to release on January 10, 2025, via SNKRS. Priced at $160, this women’s exclusive sneaker features a Black and Metallic Silver design, showcasing a futuristic silhouette and advanced Air technology.

The Nike KD 17 line is bringing in more colors in 2025. Learn more info on the Nike KD 17 “All-Star Weekend” on Nice Kicks.

With his sprained right thumb taped, Warriors star Stephen Curry still hit all eight of his 3-point attempts Thursday night in a 139-105 win over the Sixers

Notre Dame got starring performances from transfers such as QB Riley Leonard in Thursday’s 23-10 win over Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal, giving the Irish one of their biggest victories in decades.

Jimmy Butler has indicated to the Heat he wants the team to trade him, sources told ESPN. The six-time All-Star is open to playing anywhere other than Miami and believes he can make any team a contender -- no matter where he is moved.

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant inadvertently recorded users’ private conversations.