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On Friday night, rapper and activist Killer Mike joined protesters and gave a speech at the Atlanta Mayor’s Press Conference. Eminem showed love to Mike on Twitter, praising his work. In response to Mike’s impassioned speech, on Saturday Em wrote: “I’m with @killermike on this one. Incredibly well done.” I’m with @killermike on this one. Incredibly well done. https://t.co/zeTQYqyk9H — Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) May 31, 2020 This weekend, thousands of people took to the streets in Atlanta and major cities across the US in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless victims of police brutality. Killer Mike joined T.I., and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in delivering emotional pleas to discourage protesters from burning the city in riot. “I don’t want to be here,” the rapper began his speech. “I’m the son of an Atlanta city police officer, my cousin is a police officer… I got a lot of love and respect for police officers down to the orig..

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police, cities across America have erupted in protest. Over the weekend, J. Cole took the streets in solidarity with nationwide anti-racism protests in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Fans spotted the rapper, along with fellow Fayetteville native and NBA player Dennis Smith, among the people. People present report that Cole declined to take pictures and do interviews as to not distract from the moment. However, his presence was definitely felt. “J. Cole has always been one of the realest, most genuine artists – not just through music, but through action,” one fan noted on Twitter. While another tweeted, “J. Cole has joined the protest in downtown Fayetteville, NC. So remember all the rappers who were out here donating and supporting when its time to buy albums.” J. Cole has joined the protest in downtown Fayetteville, NC. So remember all the rappers who were out here donating and supporting when its time to buy albums. pic.twitte..

SpaceX made history yesterday, when it became the first private company to successfully launch humans into orbit. On Saturday, May 30, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken were launched into space aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, titled “Demo-2,” marks the first time in almost a decade that American astronauts have traveled to space and, most notably, it’s the first time a privately-owned company has taken humans to the International Space Station. This launch, which was live-streamed, also gave space enthusiasts an unprecedented look into what transpires during space travel. In one especially adorable moment, the two pilots revealed that a plush toy dinosaur was accompanying them as a reminder of their families. Bob Behnken and Douglas Hurley also used the historic moment to reveal that their space capsule would be renamed to the “Endeavour” capsule. This not only commemorated NASA’s original Space Shuttle Endeavour, but it’s especi..

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, people across America and the world have taken to the streets to protest racism and demand justice. Some of the demonstrations have escalated into riots, and vandalism and looting in some areas – affecting many sneaker stores and boutiques. Over the weekend, images and videos of stores being broken into and looted began to make rounds on social media. Now many brands and stores that have experienced looting are speaking out. Many larger brands have taken a decided stance on the situation. For instance, while the Nike Store location on Michigan Ave. in Chicago appeared to be completely cleaned out yesterday, the company shared a message in solidarity protesters. In an unprecedented move, adidas shared Nike’s post, suggesting that the sportswear rivals share a united position on the issue of institutionalized racism in the United States. Nike store on Michigan Ave smashed and completely looted pic.twitter..

Colin Kaepernick has broken his silence on the death of George Floyd. The athlete and activist spoke out in support of uprisings fueled by another murder at the hands of police. In a statement posted to his social media accounts, Kap spoke on the effects of police brutality and encouraged the uprisings to continue. “When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction. The cries for peace will rain down, and when they do, they will land on deaf ears, because your violence has brought this resistance. We have the right to fight back! Rest in power George Floyd.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by colin kaepernick (@kaepernick7) on May 28, 2020 at 9:47am PDT Kaepernick also took the opportunity to announce that he has started a Legal Defense Initiative to support Freedom Fighters on the ground.⁠ “In fighting for liberation there’s always retaliation. We must protect our Freedom Fighters. We started a legal defense initiative to give legal representation to..

We understand that this week has been jarring, tiring and frustrating for most of us. Whether you’ve taken to the streets in protest, are educating yourselves and others, or simply checking in with your community, we thank everyone who’s doing something to combat systematic racism. In times like these, our weekly comments roundup feels almost too frivolous to post, but we’ve decided to go ahead anyways, hoping that our readers’ biting and silly remarks can be some needed comic relief in an otherwise grim news cycle. This week, in a powerful move of solidarity Nike and adidas took a united stance against racism. While making a powerful statement about setting differences aside in the face of adversity, some of our clever readers couldn’t help but remind us that this still doesn’t make it okay to mix Swooshes with the Three Stripes. We also want to highlight some of our less pressing news for its obvious ridiculousness. Notably, we wrote a post about how clothes made cars cool again – ..

Apple‘s iPhone 12 hasn’t even dropped yet, but rumors regarding the iPhone 13 have already started to circulate. Yesterday, Twitter user “Fudge” leaked a possible layout for Apple’s next-generation handset. Most notably, the outline reveals four lenses and an accompanying LiDAR sensor. Unlike the iPad Pro, the LiDAR module isn’t integrated into the hump area. Instead, it’s located below the camera array. Take a look below. The supposed layout, but this early on could mean nothing for 13 series final design so take with 🧂 pic.twitter.com/9JKsVPELGQ — Fudge (@choco_bit) May 27, 2020 The Twitter leaker does stress that, this far out from the release, the design should be taken with a “huge” grain of salt. Nevertheless, Fudge also suggests that the iPhone 13 may feature a 64-megapixel shooter with a wide lens and 1x optical zoom (6x digital zoom) as well as a 40MP telephoto lens with 3x to 5x optical zoom (15-20x digital zoom), 40MP ultra-wide with 0.25x “optical reverse zoom,” and a..

The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has resulted in local riots and worldwide outrage. Joining the protest, Juelz Santana has shared a new verse dedicated to Floyd. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the rapper shared the track with an image of the deceased under the words “Justice for George.” In his verse, Juelz digs into the justice system, which allowed another unarmed black man to be murdered in cold blood. “All they wanna do is prosecute us,” he opens his verse. “Shoot us when they ain’t gotta shoot us/They kill us, turn around, and then protect their own/Meanwhile, we can’t even protect our own.” He continues, “If we try, they lock us up and don’t wanna send us home/Next time you see your kids they be already grown/Only God can judge me, only Heaven knows.” Listen to the track below. View this post on Instagram 🙏🏾 #GeorgeFloyd A post shared by thejuelzsantana (@thejuelzsantana) on May 27, 2020 at 3:14pm PDT Floyd was suffocated by four police officers in Min..

Sean Wotherspoon started off the year by announcing his partnership with adidas. Since then, the designer – formerly one of Nike’s most popular collaborators – has shared glimpses of a collaborative Superstar sneaker. While his Superstar hasn’t been released nor even officially unveiled just yet, Wotherspoon surprised fans by teasing a second collaborative sneaker on Instagram yesterday. Wotherspoon shared a heel shot, captioning the photo “#2.” While hard to tell, the heel counter appears to suggest the model is part of adidas’ iconic ZX line — possibly the ZX8000 – featuring Sean Wotherspoon’s “Super Earth” branding and logo on the heel. The base of. the shoe to be dressed in a rough-hewn textile in reddish-brown, against a red and green plaid on the collar. The heel is embossed with a blue “SUPEREARTH” stamp, on top of which Wotherspoon’s initials are stitched in neon green. View this post on Instagram #2 @adidasoriginals A post shared by Sean Wotherspoon (@sean_wotherspoon) ..

There’s nothing worse than getting all sweaty when the weather starts to heat up in the summer. Unless you’re working out. Then there’s nothing worse than not being equipped to deal with the sweat you’re about to work up. If you’re going to be keeping fit social-distancing style by pounding the pavement this summer, you’re going to need the right gear to make sure your workout doesn’t get too hot to handle. Below, we’ve put together some of our favorite summer running outfits to keep you cool (or at least as cool as possible) while you’re putting in work. While these outfits are designed for the runners among us, there’s nothing that says you can’t wear these to the gym, or even on some of those incredibly hot days where a light sweat is unavoidable. Moisture-wicking technology, as little fabric as possible, and some of the best, lightweight running shoes make up our selection below. Our first selection of products puts breathability at the forefront. We’ve paired a mesh PUMA cap wi..

To commemorate Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting brands helmed by Asian-Americans to put on your radar. Asian designers have long been an important part of fashion’s creative engine — from Rei Kawakubo’s endless innovations to Alexander Wang’s ability to capture the downtown zeitgeist with an offhand sense of cool. But in recent years, Asian-American designers have been particularly integral to the industry. The aughts saw a wave of successful designers like Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, Derek Lam, Thakoon Panichgul, and Prabal Gurung, and now, a new generation is starting to rise up. While some are infiltrating the ranks of high-end fashion (Laura Kim at Oscar de la Renta and her own label Monse, Joseph Altuzarra) many are born of the streetwear and post-streetwear movements, creating clothing that not only reflects their own bifurcated cultural identities but also the rapidly changing tastes of a new, digitally native generation. No culture is a monolith, so it’s fitting th..

Yo Gotti celebrated his 39th birthday earlier this week and he took the opportunity to spoil himself. The Memphis rapper treated himself to over $1 million worth of luxury cars. Gotti flexed his expensive birthday presents on his Instagram, showing off not one, but three one-of-a-kind turquoise whips: a Rolls Royce truck, a Ferrari F8, and Lamborghini Truck Urus. Gotti didn’t stop there, he also flexed a customized Richard Mille x Lamborghini watch. According to Gotti’s team, the Rolls-Royce Truck cost about $450,000 plus $30,000 for customization, the Ferrari F8 was $375,000 plus $25,000 for customization, and the Lamborghini was about $260,000 plus $30,000. While the customized timepiece, which was purchased at Avi & Co., was priced around $180,000. This brings Gotti’s grand total to a wild $1.3 million. View this post on Instagram 1 Million In Gifts 🎁 #ThanksToTheStreets #CMG A post shared by Yo Gotti (@yogotti) on May 28, 2020 at 2:03pm PDT The rapper followed up with a vid..