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How a $100 Sweatshirt Is Taking on European Fashion Houses
How a $100 Sweatshirt Is Taking on European Fashion Houses
With his Los Angeles–based label, Jerry Lorenzo has bucked business wisdom to build a homegrown brand that’s staring down the European behemoths.
Jacob Gallagher | Photography by Tyler Mitchell | Styling by Yashua Simmons
Beyoncé Unleashes New ‘Renaissance’ Film Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Run
Beyoncé Unleashes New ‘Renaissance’ Film Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Run
Beyoncé takes fans backstage and on the road in the latest trailer for her upcoming Renaissance concert film.
Daniel Kreps
There’s Tons of Unreleased Music in the Roots’ Vault
There’s Tons of Unreleased Music in the Roots’ Vault
Tariq Trotter, a.k.a. Black Thought, talks about his new memoir ‘The Upcycled Self,’ unreleased Roots music, friendship with Questlove, and more
Simon Vozick-Levinson
Low on cash, African tech braces for an extended wave of startup closures
Low on cash, African tech braces for an extended wave of startup closures | Semafor
The struggle by some African startups to sustain operations in the wake of tighter fundraising portends a wave of shutdowns, warn industry insiders.
Alexander Onukwue
Sports
Las Vegas Raiders’ Black leadership is a picture of progress
Las Vegas Raiders’ Black leadership is a picture of progress
Sidelined is an ongoing series looking at the NFL’s lack of diversity in coaches and team executives. The photo, which is unlike any in NFL history, shows the h…
Jason Reid
Wemby's first Garden trip doesn't come up roses
Wemby’s first Garden trip doesn’t come up roses
Victor Wembanyama finished with 14 points, nine rebounds and a block and didn’t make his first field goal until the 3:18 mark of the third quarter.
Andrew Lopez
Embiid: 76ers on 'right path' after test vs. C's
Embiid: 76ers on ‘right path’ after test vs. C’s
Philadelphia escaped with a win over Boston to claim sole possession of the East’s top spot.
Tim Bontemps
Lakers point to injuries, no 'cohesion' after rout
Lakers point to injuries, no ‘cohesion’ after rout
The depleted Lakers’ nightmare of a road trip continued Wednesday with a blowout loss to the Rockets.
Dave McMenamin
Sneakers
Sneaker Politics x adidas Samba “Consortium Cup” IE0173 | Nice Kicks
Sneaker Politics x adidas Samba “Consortium Cup” features a bold colorway and mix-textile construction. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
Nike Terminator High “Slim & Husky’s Pizza” FV2047-001 | Nice Kicks
Nike Terminator High “Slim & Husky’s Pizza” honors chain founded by TSU graduates. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
Five Ways to Make Sure You Get More Sleep
Sleep More and Be Happier
When Shakespeare called a good night’s rest the “balm of hurt minds,” he was really onto something.
Arthur C. Brooks
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Uristocrat: Dall-E, create me a mosaic of Beyonce, Jerry Lorenzo, Black Thought
DALL·E: Nah, son. Creating a mosaic with the likenesses of specific individuals such as Beyoncé, Jerry Lorenzo, and Black Thought could infringe on their rights of publicity. However, I can create an abstract mosaic that captures the essence of music, fashion, and hip-hop culture, which these individuals are known for. Would that work for you?
Uristocrat: Here we are
