Supreme

Thursday Notes

Supreme's Spring/Summer 2023 collection is on the horizon—Thursday's links also cover how younger generations are reshaping what they expect from brands.

LeBron James

Wednesday Notes

LeBron becomes the NBA's all-time scoring leader, passing Kareem—Wednesday's links include that historic moment plus a deep look at Black families leaving New York.

Nike Air Jordan

Tuesday Notes

The Nike Panda Dunk's endless restocks are killing its exclusivity in sneaker culture—that's Tuesday's lead story, with more curated links to follow.

Lil Uzi Vert

Monday Notes

The Grammys' 50th hip-hop anniversary performance was the highlight, but Monday's links go deeper on Black history education and cultural shifts.

Kith Honors Black History Month with Samuel Olayombo & Foster Sakyiamah from Ghana

For Black History Month 2023, Kith partnered with painters from Brooklyn and Ghana—their first time spotlighting international artists in the series.

Friday Notes

Friday's links cover the ongoing fight over African American Studies, the year's best television, and Popcaan linking with Burna Boy.

NFL

Thursday Notes

Thursday's reading list leads with Acquired's deep dive into the NFL's business strategy—plus culture and sports links curated for the week.

The Brooklyn Circus

What we love this month: BKc x GAP

The Brooklyn Circus x GAP collab draws from the 1969 Cornell campus takeover—amplifying Black student power through clothing and storytelling.

Fashion

Nike MVPuppets Kobe 5 Rings T-Shirt

The Nike MVPuppets campaign ran 2009–10, featuring Kobe and LeBron as puppet roommates voiced by David Alan Grier and Kenan Thompson. This tee brings it back.

@Peyso’s Flaptinerary: GIVE ME FLAP OR GIVE ME DEATH: Flaptinerary 8/9-8/11

Peyso, self-declared friar of flap and lord of the lascivious, returns with his weekend event roundup in characteristically unhinged fashion.

Heineken presents Making Time’s 13-year anniversary

Making Time turns 13 at Voyeur Nightclub on June 22nd—Simian Mobile Disco headlines alongside resident DJs Dave P and Sammy Slice, with Heineken presenting.

Questlove

Questlove & D’Angelo Special Event “Brothers in Arms”, “The City” Festival & PSK DJ Event Headline July 3 in Philadelphia

Questlove and D'Angelo are teaming up for a special 'Brothers in Arms' show at Philadelphia's Theatre of the Living Arts on July 3rd.