Lil Baby joined forces with Foot Locker to renovate an Atlanta basketball court and gave away hundreds of bikes to kids before they head back to school. What a sweet move!
LIL BABY Teams up with Foot Locker for Bike giveaway and court renovation
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Jaden Smith Becomes Christian Louboutin’s First Men’s Creative Director
Jaden Smith is collaborating with Christian Louboutin. According to Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the 27-year-old rapper, actor, and son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, will serve as the luxury brand’s first men’s creative director. In his new role, Smith will move to Paris, where he will design men’s shoes, leather goods, and accessories, while also curating campaigns, events, and immersive experiences. Smith is scheduled to debut his first collection in January during Paris Men’s Fashion W
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Rick Ross Launches RR22 Collection in Partnership with Edition22
Rick Ross is many things, a rapper, an entrepreneur, a cultural icon. Now, he is adding a luxury bag line with Edition22 to his long list of accomplishments. On Friday, he unveiled the RR22 Collection with the brand Edition22 at the G7 Rooftop in Fort Lauderdale, boasting vegan leather backpacks, duffle bags, sling bags, crossbody bags, and more. Embedded with the “RR22” logo, the collection comes in various colorways, from black to baby blue, an olive green and an ochre yellow. The collection
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Court Blocks Trump Administration’s SNAP Penalties, Letitia James Welcomes Ruling
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Tuesday after a federal judge blocked efforts by the Trump administration to impose fines on states tied to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program operations. “Our most vulnerable residents rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Despite the federal government’s best efforts to make it more difficult for food assistance to reach those in need, today’s decision ensures New York’s SNAP program can continue running without interrup
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Nelly & Metro Boomin’ Announce St. Lunatics Comeback Album
Nelly and Metro Boomin have plans to reignite St. Louis hip-hop in 2026 with the announcement of a new St. Lunatics album after a 25-year hiatus. At his annual Black and White gala, Nelly said the comeback album will be executive-produced by Metro Boomin, a collaboration bridging generations of Missouri hip-hop. The Country Grammar creator paused the program to address the crowd directly. “It felt like the right moment,” Nelly said. “This city raised us, and it deserves to hear us together ag
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R&B Legend Carl Carlton Dies at 72
Carl Carlton, the Detroit-raised vocalist whose blend of R&B, soul, and funk left an unmistakable mark on music, has died at 72. His son, Carlton Hudgens II, shared the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, Dec. 14th, writing, “RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton, singer of ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama.’ Long hard fight in life, and you will be missed.” Billboard has not yet independently verified the announcement. Born Carlton Hudgens, the singer reportedly suffered a stroke six years ago. Carlton began perf
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Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ Hits No. 1 on a Billboard Chart for the First Time
Eminem changed what was possible with rap music more than 20 years ago when he released “Lose Yourself,” which would go on to become one of his biggest hits and one of the most successful hip-hop tracks of all time. The cut won several Grammys and became the first rap tune to win Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. Ever since, fans throughout the world have continued to consume “Lose Yourself” in huge and consistent numbers, keeping it on multiple Billboard charts week after week. Decade
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