Tyler, the Creator Drops Visuals for "Darling, I"
Tyler, the Creator's star-studded "Darling, I" music video features Nia Long, Ayo Edebiri, Willow Smith, and more in a cinematic love letter that's taking the internet by storm.
Latest
The Rings-N-Things Film Debuts Ahead of Kobe 3 Protro Launch
0:00 /1:00 1× The Rings-N-Things made its debut August 19, setting the stage perfectly for Nike's upcoming release of the Kobe 3 Protro Halo. The sneaker marks Nike's most extensive Protro effort to date—a comprehensive modernization of the court shoe Kobe wore during
Wednesday Notes for August 20th, 2025
Culture Sneakers The Rings-N-Things Film Debuts Ahead of Kobe 3 Protro Launch The Rings-N-Things Film Debuts Ahead of Kobe 3 Protro Launch0:00 /1:00 1× The Rings-N-Things made its debut August 19, setting the stage perfectly for Nike’s upcoming release of the Kobe 3 Protro Halo. The sneaker
WNBA Blocks Record $325M Connecticut Sun Sale Amid Relocation Battle
The WNBA is blocking a record $325 million sale of the Connecticut Sun, revealing tensions between team owners and league control over franchise relocations.
Tuesday Notes for August 19th, 2025
Culture Raekwon Live at 214 for Aimé Leon Dore Fall / Winter 2025 Raekwon Live at 214 for Aimé Leon Dore Fall / Winter 2025Aimé Leon Dore introduces Live at 214 - an extension of SOUND, celebrating the musicians who have inspired the brand through intimate live performances. The new series features
Why Commanders Rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt Prefers to be Called 'Bill' - And His 2025 Prospects
The story behind Washington Commanders rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt's nickname "Bill" and his prospects for breaking into a crowded backfield featuring Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler.
Lakers Star Luka Dončić Cleared to Play for Slovenia After Injury Scare
Lakers star Luka Dončić has been cleared to play for Slovenia after a knee injury scare during an exhibition game, as the team prepares for EuroBasket 2025.
Official Images Of The UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4 : Releases on SNKRS on August 28th
The highly anticipated UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4 collaboration will be available on Nike SNKRS starting August 28th. Following the in-store release on August 2nd, sneaker enthusiasts will now have another opportunity to secure this coveted collaboration through Nike's official app. The UNDEFEATED x Air Jordan 4 features
Virgil Abloh x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Sesame"
We now have official images of what seems to be the next upcoming **Virgil Abloh x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Sesame"**, but there is no "OFF-WHITE" branding on this pair. Look for the **Virgil Abloh x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Sesame"** to
Mobile Product Designer - Try Your Best (TYB)
Try Your Best is seeking an exceptional mobile product designer to elevate our consumer app and drive significant impact at our Series A startup.
Raekwon Live at 214 for Aimé Leon Dore Fall / Winter 2025
Aimé Leon Dore introduces Live at 214 - an extension of SOUND, celebrating the musicians who have inspired the brand through intimate live performances. The new series features on-site performances that spotlight iconic artists in a raw and unfiltered format, filmed inside the brand’s flagship. The series is launching
Browns Tab Veteran Leadership as Joe Flacco Named Starting Quarterback
The Browns' decision to name veteran Joe Flacco as starting quarterback offers valuable lessons in strategic leadership and organizational decision-making for business executives.
Finance
Worker Wages Still Trail Inflation Four Years Later
Worker Wages Still Trail Inflation Four Years Later Key Takeaways * Despite recent wage growth outpacing inflation for over a year, American workers remain behind in real purchasing power compared to January 2021, with prices rising 22.7% while wages increased only 21.5% * The wage-inflation gap disproportionately impacts Black workers,
Music
Vinyl Me, Please Announces September Return Under New Leadership
Key Takeaways Vinyl Me, Please will resume operations in September 2025 under new CEO Nick Alt, marking the end of a difficult transition period that began when the company entered bankruptcy earlier this year. The vinyl subscription service was acquired by VNYL Inc. in June 2025, saving it from liquidation
culture
MCR Hotels Acquires Soho House in $2.7 Billion Private Deal
Key Takeaways * Strategic acquisition: MCR Hotels agreed to acquire Soho House in a $2.7 billion deal, offering shareholders $9 per share in cash—an 83% premium over December 2024 levels * Premium hospitality positioning: The deal combines MCR's operational expertise with Soho House's distinctive brand, targeting
Sports
ESPN Faces $200 Million Trade Secrets Lawsuit Over Sports Discovery Technology
Key Takeaways * SportsBubble, founded by Olympic athlete-turned-media executive Lydia Murphy-Stephans, is suing ESPN and Disney for allegedly stealing proprietary technology to create their "Where to Watch" feature. * The $200 million lawsuit claims ESPN feigned partnership interest to gain access to WatchSports' confidential trade secrets under a non-disclosure
sneakers
Only 10 Jordan Athletes Have This Air Jordan 2 "MLB" PE
Key Takeaways * Elite Exclusivity: The Air Jordan 2 "Louisville Slugger" PE is limited to a select group of Jordan Brand-sponsored MLB athletes * Heritage Design: Features authentic woodgrain overlays mimicking the iconic Louisville Slugger bat, complete with "Louisville, KY" labeling and "1894" embroidery marking the
sneakers
Nike Kobe 3 Protro Halo: A Performance Legacy Reborn
Key Takeaways * First-Ever Protro Treatment: The Kobe 3 receives its inaugural Protro modernization, marking Nike's most extensive upgrade effort to date with comprehensive updates to the upper, midsole, and outsole * Advanced Performance Tech: Features full-length Zoom Strobel cushioning replacing smaller Air Zoom units, paired with Cushlon 3.0
Uristocrat
Monday Notes for August 17th, 2025
Culture Gianni Lee Transforms NYC Streets into Cultural Canvas with SaveArtSpace Billboard Exhibition Gianni Lee Transforms NYC Streets into Cultural Canvas with SaveArtSpace Billboard ExhibitionKey Takeaways Gianni Lee, a multidisciplinary visual artist known for exploring themes of racial inequality and technology through post-apocalyptic landscapes, has announced his first curatorial project
education
Ghana Provides $1 Million Payment to Keep Students at University of Memphis
Key Takeaways * Ghana's government made a $1 million payment to the University of Memphis, allowing 185 Ghanaian students to remain in campus housing and continue their education * The payment represents partial relief from a $3.6 million debt owed by the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, leaving a $2.2
culture
African Union Endorses Historic Campaign to Fix 500-Year-Old Map Distortion
Key Takeaways * The African Union has officially endorsed the "Correct The Map" campaign, marking the first time the continental body has formally backed efforts to replace the 16th-century Mercator projection with more accurate map representations * The Mercator projection makes Africa appear significantly smaller than it actually is, despite
Sports
ESPN Shelves Spike Lee's Colin Kaepernick Documentary
Key Takeaways ESPN has canceled Spike Lee's multi-part documentary series about Colin Kaepernick, citing "creative differences" between the network, director, and subject. The project, titled "Da Saga of Colin Kaepernick," began in 2022 and was completed by Lee in late 2023, but disagreements between
Finance
OpenAI Employees could participate in $6 Billion Liquidity Event at $500 Billion Valuation
Key Takeaways * Current and former OpenAI employees are negotiating to sell approximately $6 billion in shares to SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Dragoneer Investment Group at a $500 billion valuation * The transaction represents a significant jump from OpenAI's current $300 billion valuation established earlier this year * Only employees with
Finance
Gemini Exchange Moves Forward with Public Offering as Crypto Market Gains Mainstream Acceptance
Key Takeaways Gemini has made public its filing for a US initial public offering, confirming plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker GEMI, positioning itself as the third major cryptocurrency exchange to enter public markets after Coinbase and Bullish. The company reported a net loss of $282.5 million