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KANYE WEST IS GIVING OUT THE ADIDAS YEEZY QNTM FOR FREE IN CHICAGO

Kanye West‘s flair for the dramatic is on full display ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend, as his highly anticipated YEEZY QNTM is being given away to hordes of his loyal acolytes in Chicago. A convoy of military-style trucks with enormous tires have been circling the Chicago streets before stopping at intermittent times to bless the adoring masses with the latest and greatest from adidas YEEZY, free of charge. Good luck trying to get a pair of Yeezys. pic.twitter.com/6EoUyHHKog — HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) February 14, 2020 The YEEZY QNTM is a slightly-altered version of the performance-geared YZY BSKTBL. With a high-cut upper, snaking reflective detailing and a BOOST-filled midsole, it’s a step in a new direction for West and adidas‘s line alongside other new silhouettes like the BOOST 700 MNVN and BOOST 380. Its high desirability is made clear by the dedication of the rapper/designer’s Windy City fans, who’ve faithfully followed the trucks down the street in temperatures that creep close to single digits. For those who can’t or won’t brave the cold, the YEEZY QNTM is also set to release exclusively in Chicago on All-Star Sunday, February 16, at retail locations like the adidas Chicago flagship, Tony’s Sports and Notre. The retail price is reportedly set at $250 USD What's going down in Chicago 👀 pic.twitter.com/piKdjU9951 — HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) February 14, 2020

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VIRGIL ABLOH TEASES A WHITE ITERATION OF THE OFF-WHITE™ x NIKE AIR JORDAN 5

After dropping the highly-anticipated Off-White™ x Nike Air Jordan 5 yesterday, it seems Virgil Abloh is already gearing up for another Jordan release. The Off-White™ founder just teased an off-white colorway of the brand new Air Jordan 5 on his Instagram. The unseen cream-colored iteration of the Off-White™ x Air Jordan 5, is otherwise identical to yesterday’s release. The sneaker sports a mainly off-white colorway, with red accents on the Jumpman branding and sole, hints of silver along the tongue and circular windows around the mid panel and ankle collar. Abloh also shared a video of him assembling the shoe, complete with the customary zip-tie. Mysteriously captioned with the phrase “plot twist,” we’re left to wonder whether this AJ 5 is just a custom pair, or if the post hints at a possible wider release in the future. Grab a detailed look at the shoe below, and keep it here for more updates.

DRAKE'S LATEST TIMEPIECE FEATURES A WORKING ROULETTE WHEEL

Drake‘s latest wristwatch purchase arrives in the form of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino. The complicated timepiece features a four-arm setup: one arm contains the double-axis tourbillon, one a magnesium lacquered globe, the other a Roman numeral time display, and lastly, an arm that sees a 1ct 288-facet Jacob-cut diamond — this all sits in a massive 28mm-thick 18K rose gold/sapphire crystal case. All four arms sit atop the highlight of the watch — a fully-working roulette table that’s complete with a ceramic ball. Priced at $620,000 USD, this Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino is sure to separate Drake from the plethora of Patek Philippe Nautilus watches worn by his peers. View this post on Instagram Swiss Haute Horlogerie meets gaming. With the @jacobandco Astronomia Casino collection, the complicated Astronomia movement features a double-axis tourbillon, a magnesium lacquered globe and time display, all rotating around the dial in 10 minutes. Underneath is the working roulette table with ceramic ball, while on top is the 1ct 288-facet Jacob-cut diamond, which turns on itself in 30 seconds. . . . . . . . . . . . . #jacobandco #jacobandcowatches #hautehorlogerie #hautehorology #inspiredbytheimpossible A post shared by Jacob & Co. (@jacobandco) on Feb 2, 2020 at 9:43am PST

WHATSAPP PASSES 2 BILLION USERS WOLDWIDE

For the first time in two years, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has revealed its user numbers. The company disclosed in a blog post that it has officially reached over two billion users worldwide, which is around half a billion less users than Facebook itself has. WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart told The Wall Street Journal in a recent interview that WhatsApp would continue to operate separately than Facebook for the most part. The blog post addressed concerns surrounding the app’s encryption service, stating that “strong encryption is a necessity in modern life” and ensuring that it will continue to offer end-to-end encryption. “We will not compromise on security because that would make people less safe,” explained the post. “For even more protection, we work with top security experts, employ industry leading technology to stop misuse as well as provide controls and ways to report issues — without sacrificing privacy.” Regardless of concerns surrounding privacy, it is clear WhatsApp’s ability to connect users across the globe is appreciated by its two billion users and counting.

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PALACE x ADIDAS

In a matter of days, Palace will be releasing its anticipated Spring/Summer 2020 collection. Ahead of the launch, however, the brand has taken to Instagram to announce a new collaboration with adidas Golf. The post features a clip starring English professional golfer, Nick Faldo. Positioned in front of a green screen, we see Faldo discussing the pronunciation of “adidas” with the crew. The caption for the Instagram post simply includes tags for adidas Golf and Nick Faldo, as well as various emojis. adidas Originals has also utilized Instagram to tease the collaboration with Palace, with a caption that reads “coming soon.” Visit adidas.com/Palace to sign up for updates on the release. Palace and adidas have collaborated on numerous occasions in the past, delivering the Pro Trainer, Pro Boost, CM Boost, Indoor Pack, EQT, O’Reardon, Pro 2, Ubersonic 3.0, Campton, and Superstar. Be sure to check back with us to see what they cook up next. View this post on Instagram 🏌️‍♂️⛳️ x 🛹 @adidasgolf x @palaceskateboards coming soon. adidas.com/Palace A post shared by adidas Originals (@adidasoriginals) on Feb 12, 2020 at 9:03am PST View this post on Instagram ♻️🏌️‍♂️ • @adidasgolf 🔜🔜🔜🔜🔜 @faldo006 🙏🏾

THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "AFTER HOURS"

Following a pair of singles, The Weeknd announces his long-awaited new album, After Hours. The LP will serve as his fourth studio album and a followup to 2016’s Starboy. The Weeknd took to social media to announce the title of his new album, sharing an official teaser on Instagram. A release date has yet to be revealed, but according to a press release, the project is “coming soon” via XO Records/Republic Records. After Hours will feature the R&B superstar’s two platinum singles, “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights,” the former of which previously hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The Weeknd recently delivered performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, while also starring in the new Mercedes-Benz EQC campaign, which he soundtracked and creative directed as well. On March 7, the Canadian singer-songwriter will be making his third appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. View this post on Instagram Album Title A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) on Feb 13, 2020 at 10:40am PST

IKEA IS OFFERING SOME CUSTOMERS DISCOUNTS BASED ON HOW FAR THEY TRAVEL

IKEA has rolled out a new initiative to reward customers for traveling to its locations, seeing as most IKEA stores reside on the outskirts of larger cities. Engadget reports that the Scandinavian furniture chain is allowing customers in Dubai to make purchases with currency accumulated based on the time it takes them to get to the store.