Sports

Barbie Launches LeBron James Ken Doll — A First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration Bridging Sports, Culture, and Community

LeBron James becomes the first-ever professional athlete Ken doll, launched by Mattel’s Barbie brand.

Technology

Lerer Hippeau Raises $200M for Ninth Early-Stage Venture Fund

$200M Fund Closed: Lerer Hippeau has secured its largest fund to date with Fund IX.

Culture

Wednesday Notes for April 9th, 2025

The April 9th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes featuring Philly restaurant news, Ed Sheeran subway performance, NBA updates, tech, sneakers, & more.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for April 8th, 2025

Florida wins the NCAA title, Payton Pritchard joins Converse, and Inter Miami holds Kevin De Bruyne's discovery rights — plus Shopify's CEO tells teams to choose AI before adding headcount.

Sneakers

Payton Pritchard Joins Converse Basketball Roster

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is the latest NBA player to sign with Converse Basketball.

Sneakers

Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 "Navy"

Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 "Navy" Set for April 15th Release on SNKRS

Music

Bad Bunny brings "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" to Tiny Desk Concert

Bad Bunny brings his album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" to Tiny Desk Concert

Culture

Monday Notes for April 7th, 2025

J. Cole surprised Dreamville fans by bringing out Erykah Badu on stage, while Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard officially received their Hall of Fame nominations — and the Nike Foamposite One 'University Blue' is confirmed for 2026.

Art

Amy Sherald: American Sublime

Amy Sherald’s new exhibition, American Sublime, opens at the Whitney Museum of American Art in April 2025.

Fashion

Brands We Are Following: Kwasi Paul

Kwasi Paul represents the "in-between" of the African Diasporic World and the Western World

Sneakers

Ronnie Fieg & New Balance Made in USA 997.5

Ronnie Fieg and New Balance are teaming up for a new 997.5 sneaker collab.

Games

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know So Far

Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch on June 5, 2025