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Friday Notes for June 6th, 2025
Uristocrat Notes for June 6th: Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI album, NBA Finals Game 1 thriller, Apple App Store ruling, and more culture & tech news
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Culture
Farewell to Teranga Harlem: Celebrating Seven Years of Culinary Excellence
Key Takeaways * Teranga Harlem, the flagship West African fast-casual restaurant by Chef Pierre Thiam, will close on Sunday, June 15, 2025. * The restaurant, located inside The Africa Center, has been a cultural and culinary landmark since its opening in early 2019. * A farewell celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 14,
Art
Toyin Ojih Odutola’s Ilé Oriaku at Jack Shainman Gallery: A Journey Through Grief, Heritage, and Language
Toyin Ojih Odutola returns to Jack Shainman Gallery with Ilé Oriaku, her seventh solo exhibition at the space, running from May 6 to July 18, 2025.
Sneakers
Fear of God Athletics x adidas Unveil Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Featuring "Ash Pearl" II Basketball Sneaker
Fear of God Athletics x adidas drop SS25 collection June 7. Features II Basketball 'Ash Pearl' sneakers in high & low-top versions.
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Thursday Notes for June 5th, 2025
Culture Lil Wayne’s First ‘Tha Carter VI’ Single Featured in an NBA Finals Campaign Lil Wayne’s First ‘Tha Carter VI’ Single Featured in an NBA Finals CampaignLil Wayne’s ‘The Days’ track, the first glimpse of his upcoming Tha Carter VI album, is featured in an NBA promo
Culture
Juneteenth 2025: BLK MKT Vintage x Nina Chanel Abney Collaboration
Key Takeaways * BLK MKT Vintage has partnered with contemporary artist Nina Chanel Abney for the 2025 Juneteenth commemorative t-shirt. * The design reflects Abney's signature style, celebrating Freedom Day with bold colors and symbolism. * Available in black and cream, the unisex t-shirt is made of 100% carded cotton and
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Wednesday Notes for June 4th, 2025
Culture Excited to Wear This Spring Excited to Wear This Spring — Die, Workwear!It is a grim feature of modern life that we treat downtime as a pit stop between bursts of usefulness. In the United States, where the Protestant work ethic took the deepest root, even Sabbath observance was
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Tuesday Notes for June 3rd, 2025
Culture ROOTS PICNIC 2025: A Tale of Two Days ROOTS PICNIC 2025: A Tale of Two Days - Rap RadarRap RadarPhotos and Write Up by: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed This year’s Roots Picnic was... interesting, to say the least. Day 1 was rough — heavy rain, long delays, and poor communication
Culture
Uristocrat Preview: The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson
Key Takeaways * Director: Wes Anderson * Genre: Espionage comedy-drama with Anderson's signature style * Setting: 1950s fictional Middle Eastern country, Phoenicia * Cast: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, and others * Runtime: 105 minutes * Release Date: May 30, 2025 (U.S. theaters) Overview Wes
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Monday Notes for June 2nd, 2025
Culture First Day of Roots Picnic Was an “Absolute Disaster,” Fans Say First Day of Roots Picnic Was an “Absolute Disaster,” Fans SayEpically long waits and a total breakdown in communication.Philadelphia MagazineVictor Fiorillo Music Clipse Talk Love, Hate, and What Rap’s Been Missing Clipse Talk Love, Hate, and
Sneakers
Nike Reveals the Air Jordan 3 "Starfish"
The Air Jordan 3 “Starfish” drops July 11, 2025, in women's sizing for $200.
Apparel
Kith Teams Up With Warner Bros. Discovery for Superman-Inspired Capsule Collection
Kith collaborates with Warner Bros. Discovery for a new Superman-themed capsule collection.