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Diddy Announces New Album 'Off the Grid Vol. 1'

Diddy has unveiled the title of his next album, Off the Grid Vol. 1, along with its release date of September 24. “OFF THE GRID,” Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, wrote on Instagram. “The Album September 24, 2021. Welcome to the LOVE ERA!”   Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door LOVE (@diddy)  

Kanye West Is Now Living at Atlanta Stadium To Finish 'DONDA'

Following the cancellation of his Rolling Loud Miami performance and showing up at an Atlanta United FC soccer match, we are learning that Kanye West is now living at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. According to reports, ‘Ye has taken up temporary residency at the Atlanta stadium that served as the location of his recent DONDA listening event. Kanye was apparently exhilarated by the crowd that attended his event and wants to stay in Atlanta to complete DONDA. The artist has reportedly assembled a studio somewhere in the 71,000-person capacity venue and will be working on finishing his tenth studio album. Kanye West also has a makeshift living quarter and chef that will be preparing meals for him during his temporary residency.  

'FIFA 22' Announces Alex Scott as First English-Speaking Female Commentator

English Football Hall of Famer Alex Scott is joining FIFA 22 as the franchise’s first English-speaking female commentator. According to reports, the former Arsenal star will be a goal commentator and will “essentially report on goals from other games during the course of a FIFA 22 match.” Scott called the opportunity “game-changing,” stating in a press release, “Representation is crucial and the inclusion of an English-speaking female commentator on FIFA is game-changing. The impact it will have is simply stratospheric. It’s a big moment for me personally and professionally.” “It’s an honour to be part of the FIFA gaming institution, alongside some of my brilliant presenting colleagues. Whilst I am the first English-speaking female broadcaster to feature in FIFA, I will certainly not be the last,” Scott continued. “I know this is just the start of stronger female footballing representation from EA SPORTS and the football community as a whole.” Earlier this July, EA Sports unveiled France and Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé as the FIFA 22 cover for the second year in a row. FIFA 22 releases October 1 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

YEEZY Day 2021 Will Consist of Restocks, Surprise Drops and More

Though the full list of styles included in YEEZY Day have yet to be officially announced, a source within the brand indicated to HYPEBEAST that YEEZY Day 2021 will occur in the US on August 2, then roll out to Europe and Asia July 3. Multiple releases and restocks are planned, like the debut of the YEEZY 700 V3 “Triple Black” with a glowing green cage and the return of the seminal YEEZY BOOST 700 “Wave Runner.” In the US, the day’s releases will occur on YEEZY Supply, adidas’ Confirmed app and the adidas webstore. In Europe, they’ll go down on the Confirmed app and the adidas webstore, and in Asia they’ll take place on the Confirmed app, the adidas app and the Tmall shopping platform. YEEZY DAY last occurred over a frenetic 14-hour stretch in August 2019, during which dozens of YEEZY styles released in 30-minute increments on the adidas webstore and YEEZY Supply. At the time of writing, adidas has yet to announce the exact YEEZY Day 2021 rollout procedure or list the other styles set to hit shelves, but with the launch date right around the corner that info is sure to surface soon.

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The NBA x Louis Vuitton Backboard and Ball Defines Sport Luxury

Designed by Artistic Director Virgil Abloh, included in the NBA x Louis Vuitton  collection is a Backboard and Ball that defines sport luxury. Inspired by LV’s signature trunks, the clear backboard features gold accents in the form of corner trim and caps along with frosted branding elements. The frosted backboard design also comes complete with bright orange fasteners and rim with net. The accompanying basketball feature a classic dark leather and black trim design complete with NBA and Louis Vuitton branding. The NBA x Louis Vuitton Backboard and Ball will be available at select Louis Vuitton locations in the coming weeks.

Bad Bunny and adidas Scoop Up a ZX 8000 "Ice Cream" Collaboration

Bad Bunny and adidas (XETRA:ADS.DE -0.73%) are back with their latest piece of collaborative footwear: a ZX 8000 “Ice Cream.” Since the reggaetón superstar and the German footwear brand’s adidas Originals label began their collaborative efforts in March with the release of a Forum Low “The First Café,” the products they created have veered decidedly towards the fun-loving side of the spectrum — but none have been quite as wild and whimsical as the “Ice Cream,” Bunny’s first effort on a Three Stripes silhouette besides the Forum. Punchy pastel shades are the name of the game here, with the shoe using a peachy orange base that’s embellished with pink, two shades of blue, lilac, yellow and a slightly more vivid orange. This sherbert-like assortment of tones isn’t even the most striking piece of the design: that would be the “melted” detailing, which provides a psychedelic effect as it drips down from the mudguard, midfoot overlays and Three Stripe logo, even descending onto the eggshell-colored midsole. Wavy, warped tongues and lace deubres work with black gridded patterns on the heel to complete the look. Release and pricing information for the Bad Bunny x adidas ZX 8000 have yet to be revealed. However, it’ll likely hit the market later in 2021.

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The adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 MNVN "Blue Tint" Receives a Release Date

Largely unseen in recent memory, the adidas (XETRA:ADS.DE -0.79%) YEEZY BOOST 700 MNVN is now set for a comeback. We are now learning that the Christian Tresser and Steven Smith designed updated footwear model will be releasing in a new “Blue Tint” colorway. Utilizing a familiar two-tone design, the adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 MNVN “Blue Tint” light blue synthetic upper accented by black and “700” markings in reflective 3M. The black contrast design is continued on the tongue, laces and sockliner. Along with the sculpted black BOOST-assisted midsoles and matching rubber outsoles. Priced at $220 USD, the adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 MNVN “Blue Tint” is now set to release July 5.

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Fake "Supreme" Store Masterminds Sentenced to Jail and $10.4 Million USD in Damages

According to The Fashion Law, Following years of operating under first-to-file trademark loopholes, the masterminds behind the fake “Supreme” Italia stores have now been sentenced to jail and $10.4 million USD in damages. In recent years, British holding company International Brand Firm Ltd. (IBF) helmed by Michele Di Pierro and his son, Marcello, has been amassing “Supreme” trademark registrations in countries like San Marino, Italy, Indonesia, Singapore and Spain, while opening stores in Europe and China to sell its “legal fakes.” Despite being in settlement talks with VF Corporation which currently owns Supreme, Michele and Marcello Di Pierro were unable to resolve the dispute. Circuit Judge Martin Beddoe sentenced the two guilty of two counts of fraud following a jury trial. Along with being forced to pay Supreme $10.4 million USD in damages, Di Pierro, 53, will serve eight years in jail while Marcello, 24, will spend three years behind bars, the two were not present in court and arrest warrants were issued following the sentence. Judge Martin Beddoe added that the duo “hijacked every facet of [Supreme’s] identity and plagiarized it,” calling their business “brazen,” “offensive” and riddled with “dishonesty.” Following the sentence, Michele Di Pierro reportedly called Supreme’s lawsuit “a very grave and unjustified assault” centered around “absurd, unfounded, and slanderous allegations of counterfeiting registered trademarks.”

Take a First Look at A$AP Rocky's Vans Slip-On Collaboration

Shortly after being announced, we now have a first look at A$AP Rocky‘s Vans Slip-On collaboration. Part of an upcoming project with Vans, the Harlem rapper was recently spotted sporting a pair of unreleased footwear. The Vans Slip-On collaboration pictured features a mule-style design with a clean white base. Details include toe caps and flame decorations on the side. Take a first look at A$AP Rocky’s Vans Slip-On collaboration above.