Apr 29, 2026
In Rotation: SadBoi’s Dancefloor Defiance
Moving beyond her R&B roots, Toronto’s SadBoi is reimagining the city’s sound through a high-velocity lens of dancehall, garage, and left-field pop.
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Apr 29, 2026
In Rotation: La Reezy
With his latest single 'Melanate It,' La Reezy is proving that substance and soul still have a primary place in modern hip-hop.
Apr 29, 2026
Nike Strips Back the Astrograbber for a Stealth Leather Update
The 1970s gridiron classic sheds its mesh skin for a full-grain leather upgrade, leaning into the industry's pivot toward understated luxury.
Apr 29, 2026
Fredo Bang and BigXthaPlug Lean Into Mid-Century Melodics
Fredo Bang revisits his most surprising track, enlisting BigXthaPlug to help bridge the gap between 1950s vocal pop and modern Southern rap.
Apr 29, 2026
Tezzus and Diamond Solidify the UY SCUTI BØYZ Connection
Tezzus and Diamond anchor their guest-heavy collaborative tape with a kinetic chemistry that keeps Atlanta’s melodic trap scene grounded.
Apr 29, 2026
Luh Tyler and Trim Connect on 'No Trick'
Tallahassee’s Luh Tyler enlists Trim for 'No Trick,' a track that balances his signature Florida chill with her high-energy, Minaj-indebted delivery.
Apr 29, 2026
B Jack$ and BabyChiefDoit Bridge the Gap on ‘Break It’
New Jersey meets Illinois on a Jersey club-inspired summer anthem that bridges regional rap boundaries.
Apr 29, 2026
Joe Budden Tackles the Michael Jackson Biopic and Drake’s ‘Iceman’
From the high stakes of the Michael Jackson biopic to the rumors surrounding Drake’s 'Iceman,' the JBP crew breaks down the week's biggest shifts in music and media.
Apr 29, 2026
Slayr Refines the Underground Blueprint with 'Power 4'
Slayr is bridging the gap between underground experimentation and melodic accessibility on his sharp new single, 'Power 4.'
Apr 29, 2026
Shyne Honored With Key To The City Of Brooklyn
Decades after defining the sound of Bad Boy Records, Shyne returns to East Flatbush to receive the Key to Brooklyn and a dedicated borough holiday.
Apr 28, 2026
Amiri Opens New Flagship Store in London
Mike Amiri brings the Sunset Strip to Mayfair with a new two-story flagship that merges Hollywood decadence with British tradition.
Apr 28, 2026
In Rotation: Mark Lux
From the gridiron to the studio, Bellflower's Mark Lux is reclaiming the art of the independent West Coast narrative.
Apr 28, 2026
Eve Announces 25th Anniversary Tour for ‘Scorpion’
The Ruff Ryders icon hits the road in 2026 to celebrate the platinum legacy of her 2001 sophomore masterpiece.
Apr 28, 2026
Perspective and Provocations: Inside Vince Staples’s New Visual
Vince Staples launches his independent era with a confrontational, first-person visual that forces viewers to confront the mechanics of American violence.
Apr 27, 2026
Nike Revives the Huarache 2K4 in its Definitive Colorway
The bridge between two eras of Nike Basketball returns this May in its classic 2004 colorway.
Apr 27, 2026
Jordan Brand Honors the 1996 Father’s Day Title with the Air Jordan 3 'World’s Best Dad'
A detailed look at the Jordan 3 'World’s Best Dad' reveals a design rooted in Michael Jordan's emotional 1996 Father's Day championship win.
Apr 27, 2026
From Lagos Skate Parks to Sotheby’s: The Rapid Institutional Ascent of Slawn
Tracing the Nigerian artist’s path from the Motherlan skate crew to F1 liveries and the cover of Hypebeast’s Architects Issue.
Apr 27, 2026
Nike Sharpens the Air Force 1 with a Patent Leather Finish
Nike refreshes the 1982 classic with a high-gloss white patent leather finish, trading matte utility for a sharper, light-reflective edge.
Apr 27, 2026
G-SHOCK and Coca-Cola Subvert Expectations with Glass-Inspired GA-2100
Moving away from primary reds, the new collaborative GA-2100CC-3A finds inspiration in the translucent green tint of the classic Georgia green glass bottle.
Apr 27, 2026
Adidas Brings Lunar New Year Embroidery to the States
After dominating social feeds abroad, the Adidas Chinese New Year collection brings its intricate embroidery and technical construction to a US release this May.
Apr 27, 2026
Converse Elevates the Chuck Taylor with Hand-Woven Italian Leather
Moving beyond canvas, the First String imprint introduces hand-woven Italian leather and ergonomic refinements to the iconic silhouette.
Apr 27, 2026
Nike and Phaidon Archive the Evolution of the Pitch
A new 240-page monograph from Nike and Phaidon explores the history of football footwear, from 1970s leather to the space-age Mercurial.
Apr 27, 2026
Demna’s 'Generation Gucci' Lenses the New Era Through His Own Eye
Creative director Demna Gvasalia takes behind the lens for a raw, 84-photo campaign that redefines Gucci’s legacy through a modern, subverted lens.
Apr 27, 2026
Bottega Veneta and Kwangho Lee Redefine the Intrecciato in Milan
Seoul-based artist Kwangho Lee brings his experimental weaving techniques to Bottega Veneta for a standout installation at Milan Design Week.