The NBA is a global basketball phenomenon featuring 30 teams and the world's best players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Founded in 1946, it has evolved into a cultural force beyond sports, influencing fashion, social justice, and entertainment. With its 82-game season culminating in the Finals, the league showcases incredible athleticism, three-point shooting, and fast-paced action that captivates millions worldwide through compelling storylines and rivalries.
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Culture PHOTOS: Mourners pay tribute to late Congressman Charles B. Rangel in Harlem PHOTOS: Mourners pay tribute to late Congressman Charles B. Rangel in HarlemMourners gathered in Harlem to honor the life and legacy of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who passed away on May 26.New York Amsterdam NewsBill
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Culture Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82 Sly Stone, frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, dies at age 82🕊️ Key Takeaways * Sly Stone, legendary frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on June 9, 2025, at age 82. * He died
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Culture Free Juneteenth events for the community Educator and activist Dr. Skyller Walkes providing free Juneteenth events for the communityIn the spirit of Juneteenth, Dr. Skyller Walkes is self-funding three upcoming cultural and free events in Harlem and Brooklyn.New York Amsterdam NewsJASON PONTEROTTO Sneakers Faith Kipyegon and Nike Redefine
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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 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
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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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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
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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
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The May 31st Uristocrat notes featuring Weekend roundup: culture, Nike x LEGO drops, Knicks-Pacers Game 6, AI accelerates tech changes
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May 30th 2025 Uristocrat update on culture, sports, sneakers, and tech highlights featuring Wes Anderson's latest film, Met Museum updates, NBA playoffs coverage, and emerging workplace AI trends.
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The May 28th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes featuring NBA Playoff Matchups and the Thunder Win over the Timberwolves
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The May 27th, 2025 edition of Uristocrat Notes featuring NBA Playoff Matchups and the Thunder Win over the Timberwolves