Culture

Tuesday Notes for February 4th, 2025

Gullah Geechee residents of Sapelo Island, Georgia are battling to preserve their homeland, while African celebrities Tems, Cynthia Erivo, and Rema turned heads at the 67th Grammy Awards.

Sneakers

Nike Basketball to release "Black Label" Collection for All-Star 2025

Nike Basketball's "Black Label" collection launches on February 14, 2025. It features exclusive, limited-edition sneakers from athletes like LeBron James and Sabrina Ionescu.

Sports

Roc Nation x Mitchell & Ness Super Bowl Capsule Collection

Roc Nation, Mitchell & Ness the NFL have launched their first-ever Super Bowl Capsule Collection

Culture

Monday Notes for February 3rd, 2025

Beyoncé becomes the first Black woman this century to win Grammy Album of the Year, taking it for Cowboy Carter — the same night the Lakers-Mavericks announced the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade.

Culture

Friday Notes for January 31st, 2025

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 'Mowabb' PE — inspired by the legendary 1991 Nike ACG Air Mowabb — heads from athlete exclusive to general release, while Ghana records $196.7 billion in electronic transfers in 2024.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 11 "Coldest in the Game" Set for Holiday 2025 Release

Jordan Brand is gearing up to release the Air Jordan 11 "Coldest in the Game" during the 2025 holiday season.

Sneakers

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 "Mowabb" PE to Hit Retail

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 'Mowabb' hits retail shelves for the first time in March 2025 at $150, featuring a Sesame colorway with suede overlays and orange accents inspired by the 1991 Nike ACG Air Mowabb.

Culture

Thursday Notes for January 30th, 2025

The January 30, 2025 Uristocrat Notes covers Magic Johnson joining Newsom's LA wildfire rebuilding initiative, Super Bowl ad prices hitting $8M, and Sean Tresvant's appointment to Marriott's board.

Culture

Super Bowl Ad Prices Hit Record $8 Million for 30-Second Spot

Super Bowl advertising for 2025 hit a new record, with a 30-second spot now costing $8 million — a new high as demand for the most-watched television event continues to climb.

Culture

Marriott Appoints Sean Tresvant to Its Board of Directors

Marriott International has appointed Sean Tresvant to its Board of Directors, adding a prominent executive to the leadership of one of the world's largest hotel brands.

Sports

The Plan to Revitalize LA after the Fires: Governor Newsom Enlists Magic Johnson, Guggenheim CEO for LA Rebuilding

Governor Gavin Newsom has enlisted Magic Johnson and the Guggenheim Partners CEO to spearhead Los Angeles's recovery and rebuilding effort following the recent devastating fires.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 6 “Infrared” Returning Spring 2026

Nike is retro-ing the Air Jordan 6 'Infrared' in Spring 2026 — the classic Black/Infrared colorway that originally launched in 1991 is returning for a new generation.