-
CultureWednesday Notes for November 27th, 2024
The November 27th, 2024 edition of Uristocrat Notes
-
CultureTuesday Notes for November 26th, 2024
The November 26th, 2024 edition of Uristocrat Notes
-
MusicDrake: "UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make 'Not Like Us' seem popular"
Drake publicly accused Universal Music Group and Spotify of using bots and paid promotion to manufacture the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" during their rap beef.
-
MusicKendrick Lamar's 'Squabble Up' Video
Kendrick Lamar released the music video for "Squabble Up," one of the standout tracks off his surprise album GNX. The video arrived days after GNX dropped without warning on November 22, 2024.
-
The Return of the Skyhook: Why Kareem's Adidas Revival Matters for Modern Style
Adidas releases the Jabbar "Suede Pack" on December 5, 2024, reviving Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's iconic signature sneaker — a retro that speaks as much to style legacy as to basketball history.
-
CultureMonday Notes for November 25th, 2024
Monday's Uristocrat Notes covers Teedra Moses' Tiny Desk Concert, the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 "Lakers Home," NFL Week 12 highlights, and Apple's persistent TV ambitions.
-
CultureThursday Notes for November 21st, 2024
Thursday's Uristocrat Notes: KAWS x Audemars Piguet Royal Oak revealed, Aimé Leon Dore drops their fifth Porsche collab, André 3000 teases new music, and the DOJ calls for Google to sell Chrome.
-
CultureJ. Cole's "The Come Up"
J. Cole's debut mixtape The Come Up landed on major streaming platforms on November 19, 2024, giving fans their first official access to the 2007 project that launched his career.
-
CultureKITH Brooklyn Flagship Store Relaunch
Kith founder Ronnie Fieg announced the relaunch of the brand's original Brooklyn flagship at 233 Flatbush Avenue, near Barclays Center — rebuilt from the ground up months after closing for renovation.
-
2024 New York City Innovators and Disruptors Awards
The 2024 New York City Innovators and Disruptors Awards, organized by America On Tech, recognized leaders from Amazon Web Services, the NBA, FactSet, and Mastercard at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers on November 20.
-
CultureSavoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors
Savoy Magazine's annual Most Influential Corporate Directors list for 2024 highlights distinguished board leaders whose strategic oversight is shaping outcomes at major American corporations.
-
CultureWednesdays Notes for November 20th, 2024
Wednesday's Uristocrat Notes: Shyne's Hulu documentary, Katt Williams profiled in GQ, Dalton Knecht tying the NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers, and OpenAI releasing a guide for K-12 teachers.