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How do you go about creating a proper set of apparel and sneakers to honor the all-time greatest on her final night of professional competition? The Nike designers outfitting Serena Williams, who retired upon her exit from the US Open on Friday, had a guideline from the GOAT herself: “More is more.” “What a dream […]
Fall is (almost) here, which means it’s time to really start dressing. If you are someone who is looking to add some statement pieces to your wardrobe, there are some great drops this week that you should be paying attention to. Supreme is reportedly dropping its leather jacket collaboration Jeff Hamilton along with a series […]
Flashy Sillah has his finger firmly on the pulse of UK rap and the culture that encompasses the new generation of Black British music lovers. And you might be hard-pressed to find someone with as much excitement to be in this space than him right now. The 24-year-old’s interview series, The Block Report—hosted exclusively on Mixtape Madness’ YouTube channel—is […]
It was bound to happen. The streaming subscription market got too crowded, and the quest to be the biggest dog in the ring became a Pyrrhic one. Streaming underwent a massive expansion; now, we’re seeing the corresponding compression. Subscription rates have leveled off, growth has slowed, and what was once a bottomless wallet that funded […]
NBA 2K has evolved from just another hyped product in the gaming world. It’s now a cultural moment and its intersection of music, pop culture, fashion, sneakers, and of course, basketball has brought the franchise to heights that no other game has rivaled. With its latest edition, NBA 2K23, the game made history after announcing J. […]
Lil Yachty is many things. He’s a musician who feels at home whether he’s trading hilarious punchlines with Michigan rappers like BabyTron and RMC Mike or rapping melodically on a Tame Impala record. He’s a brand ambassador who’s been in Target commercials and on Reese’s Puffs cereal boxes. And when it comes to fashion, he’s […]
In the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, a reprieve is temporary. While the forces of good enjoy periods of peace, evil gathers in secret—unseen until it’s too late. Such is the landscape of Middle-earth’s Second Age, where after a turbulent war, the realm celebrates a moment of bliss. But something nefarious lingers around the edges—or […]
Big money can be made if you land the right sneaker or sell a ton of pairs. But what’s the best way to flip your inventory? There are many ways to resell your shoes. You can flip them hand-to-hand to people you know, drop them off at big consignment retailers such as Flight Club or […]
By this point in our lengthy musical relationship with Jay-Z, every listener knows what they’re in for. Gone are the days when Shawn Carter’s bars astonished us with fuming details of criminal partners turned government witnesses, street politics, or even eccentric tales of him “talking sweet to keys.” On his latest verse, Jay-Z feels like […]
Christiana Cassell’s professional title may be makeup artist and hairstylist, but her work goes much deeper than just making her clients look their best. “I love how I make people feel,” Cassell said. “I’m such a people person so, the most important part [of my job] is building relationships and making people feel good.” Some […]