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Gangsta Boo’s Partner Emmet Flores Launches New Merch, Proceeds Go To Her Mom & Stax Academy In Memphis

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Gangsta Boo was an angel; anyone who knew her could attest to that. Joining the Memphis hip-hop group Three Six Mafia at age 14, alongside Juicy J and DJ Paul, real name Lola Chantrelle Mitchell paved the way for females to be able to rap just like the men — influencing a whole era of artists to come after.

On New Year’s Day this year, Gangsta Boo tragically passed away at age 43 in her hometown of Memphis.

Today, Gangsta Boo’s significant other and co-star of Marriage Boot Camp launches a new website, www.queenofmemphis.com, in her honor. Fans can shop exclusive hoodies and t-shirts, including ones that hail Gangsta Boo as the “Queen of Memphis.”

Proceeds from the merchandise go directly to her mother, as well as Stax Music Academy in Memphis, which will receive 10% of all sales for student tuition.

Additionally, Flores is preparing her posthumous release, The Booprint, which will be released sometime this year. Gangsta Boo’s mother has retained an attorney, and once all legal hurdles have been cleared, the project will be available on all streaming platforms. Fans can expect some high-profile features on the project.

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Gangsta Boo’s mother, Veronica Mitchell, states, “My daughter Lola was my only baby girl. I was so proud when she would rap as a little girl. She called herself Tinkerbell and would always be singing her little songs. Me and her father Cedric knew she was talented, but she took it to another level chile. She became the Queen of Memphis. My baby is loved by people everywhere and it all started at home with us. That’s so amazing to me. It makes me smile ear to ear. God brought her home to be with her daddy Cedric and her brother Derron. I miss her but I know she’s happy with them. I’ll always remember telling her GO GET THEM DOLLAS, but I had no idea how many people would love my baby girl. I’m grateful all y’all support my daughter. Thank you.”

Be sure to check out queenofmemphis.com for more. The merch items can be seen below.

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Jim Jones Salutes Pharrell on New Louis Vuitton Position: ‘We Going To Call Him Pharrell Louis’

Jim Jones Salutes Pharrell on New Louis Vuitton Position

Jim Jones is happy to see Pharrell Williams take the top spot of menswear for Louis Vuitton. Jones was tracked down by TMZ, who asked for his input on the news.

“I think that Pharrell fills the position from Virgil in a great way, and I think Virgil would be very satisfied with who they chose to pick to fill that position.”

Jones recalled when he and Cam’ron worked with Pharrell on music, and he arrived in a fur coat. Not weird, right? Except it was in the summer.

“He was already ahead of his time when it comes to fashion and things like that. I tip my hat to Pharrell. I used to call him Pharrell Chanel, but now we going to call him Pharrell Louis.”

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According to The Wall Street Journal, Pharrell will take the role previously held by Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

Williams is the second Black American to be appointed to the head design position of the famed luxury brand.

The appointment of Pharrell looks to continue to build upon post-pandemic momentum, which has led Louis Vuitton to be the largest market-evaluated brand in Europe, launching Bernard Arnault, LVMH chairman, and CEO, over Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.

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At publishing, representatives for Pharrell did not offer a comment to the WSJ.

Throughout his career, Pharrell has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop producers of all time, individually and as half of The Neptunes. In the fashion wing of his career, Pharrell partnered with Japanese fashion icon Nigo to create Billionaire Boys Club and the Ice Cream sneaker brand.

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Pharrell Williams Named Louis Vuitton’s New Men’s Creative Director

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Pharrell Williams is set to become the next menswear designer for Louis Vuitton. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pharrell will take the role previously held by Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

If the position is filled by Williams, he would be the second Black American to be appointed to the head design position of the famed luxury brand.

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The appointment of Pharrell looks to continue to build upon post-pandemic momentum, which has led Louis Vuitton to be the largest market-evaluated brand in Europe, launching Bernard Arnault, LVMH chairman, and CEO, over Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.

MORE: Pharrell Williams Announces the Return of ‘Something in the Water’ Festival to Virginia Beach in 2023

At publishing, representatives for Pharrell did not offer a comment to the WSJ.

Throughout his career, Pharrell has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop producers of all time, individually and as half of The Neptunes. In the fashion wing of his career, Pharrell partnered with Japanese fashion icon Nigo to create Billionaire Boys Club and the Ice Cream sneaker brand.

Update: Louis Vuitton has officially announced Pharrell as the new Men’s Creative Director.

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Rihanna Honors André Leon Talley During Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Rihanna Honors André Leon Talley During Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance featured the announcement of her pregnancy, but it also featured a tribute to late Vogue legend André Leon Talley.

Near the end of her performance, while performing “Umbrella,” Rihanna put on a red leather, floor-length, Alaïa puffer jacket. Page Six notes the jacket resembles Talley’s signature scarlet Norma Kamali sleeping bag coat. Talley’s official Instagram page also celebrated the moment by using Umbrella lyrics: “When the sun shines, we’ll shine together. Told you I’ll be here forever… said I’ll always be your friend.”

Talley died in January 2022. According to GQ, his cause of death was a heart attack but a longtime friend said he passed away of COVID complications and had underlying health issues related to his weight. Talley was often considered a trailblazer and prominent voice for advocating for diversity in the global fashion industry. Frequently seen in giant, flowing robes, the beloved ‘Godfather of Fashion’ was a true force to be reckoned with.

Talley first joined Vogue in 1983 as its fashion news director, and subsequently became the magazine’s first African-American male creative director from 1988 until 1995, working closely with editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

In 2020, he published The Chiffon Trenches, a memoir about his life. The book chronicles his life from his childhood in North Carolina to his coverage of the biggest fashion trends in New York and around the world.

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Beyoncé’s Ivy Park Sales Considered ‘Weak,’ Have Sales Drop of Over 50% in 2022

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Beyoncé’s Ivy Park clothing line is not having nearly the demand that her concert tickets are.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Queen Bey’s partnership with Adidas has “weak sales,” resulting in a $200 million deficit in the annual projects for the sportswear giant.

In 2022, Adidas projected Ivy Park to hit a mark of $250 million in sales. Instead, the brand only made $40 million, a drop by over 50%. The Ivy Park brand is a loss for Adidas, which also has to pay $20 million annually to the Renaissance hitmaker.

The deal tying Beyoncé to Adidas is set to end in 2023. The brand is publicly referring to the partnership as “strong and successful.”

“We continue to be inspired by our collective vision and are proud of the work we have created together,” the company said.

Ivy Park made its debut in 2016, featuring running shorts and other athletic wear, bags, and accessories. Beyoncé took sole control of the brand in 2018, entering the partnership with Adidas in 2019.

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Adidas Quietly Shuts Down Yeezy Supply Website Months After Ending Partnership With Kanye

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Adidas has finally shut down the YeezySupply website, finalizing the end of their partnership with Kanye West. The move comes months after the footwear company ended their partnership with Ye after his anti-semitic tirade last year.

While the link to the website is still searchable, the URL no longer directs users to a functioning domain. Instead, users are given an “error” message.

While the website may be gone, Adidas is reportedly sitting on half a billion dollars worth of Yeezy inventory. After they announced the end of their partnership with Ye, Adidas Chief FInancial Officer Harm Ohlmeyer said that Adidas would be releasing the Yeezy stock as early as 2023 but without any Yeezy branding, despite the branding on the shoes being minimal, and in some cases, unnoticeable.

“Let me be clear, we own all the IP, we own all the designs, we own all the versions and new colorways,” Ohlmeyer said. He added that Adidas would be saving $302 million in marketing and royalties since they no longer have to pay the Yeezy business.

Despite being stripped of his billionaire status, Ye seems relatively unfazed by being dropped by every company he was partnered with. He has been relatively quiet since only dropping a couple of songs not on DSPs and being caught in videos arguing with paparazzi.

Despite the ending of his partnership with Adidas, Ye still owns the Yeezy name and still has s dedicated fanbase that is eagerly waiting for him to drop new apparel.

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Hit The Road In Style With This Exclusive Sprayground X Porsche Collection

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The global edgy and artistically fashion forward backpack and streetwear brand Sprayground, is pulling up to the races in an unforgettable collection with the iconic sports car company Porsche that’ll be sure to spark a sense of adventure.

This collection, which includes a backpack and a duffle bag, pays homage to
the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera. The design captures the purist and timeless
aesthetics of this classic sportscar, combined with Sprayground’s eclectic and unique style design, including its collectible art-piece shark mouth design.

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Sprayground and Porsche have created the perfect travel flex with this
collection, showcasing functionality and quality, while still bringing the
essence of adventure to the forefront. The design also encompasses vibrant
colors of turquoise, orange, yellow and red, with classic comic additions like
the speech bubble, dollar signs and cartoon smoke. Sprayground created a striking and ground-breaking collection for fans of the German sportscar
brand and streetwear fashion enthusiasts.

Sprayground is known for its artistic and bold collections from Star Wars and Avatar, to Formula 1 and the NBA. This new uniquely-designed collection in partnership with Porsche will be no different. This exclusive collection will be released across Porsche Dealerships globally this month. Visit www.sprayground.com or @sprayground, for more updates on any upcoming projects.

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Drake Teases New Nike Air Force 1 “Love You Forever”

Drake Teases New Nike Air Force 1 "Love You Forever"

Drake is continuing his Nike releases, sharing the forthcoming Nike Air Force 1 “Love You Forever” on Instagram. According to SneakerNews, the new release is dedicated to his mother and inspired by their favorite book.

The new AF1 takes the classic “white” silhouette of the low model, bringing in hearts on the forefoot and “Love you forever” in the midsole.

There are currently no release dates for the sneakers, but rumors are currently swirling for Dec. 2.

You can see the new sneaker below.

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Drake Teases New Nike Air Force 1 “Love You Forever”

Drake Teases New Nike Air Force 1 "Love You Forever"

Drake is continuing his Nike releases, sharing the forthcoming Nike Air Force 1 “Love You Forever” on Instagram. According to SneakerNews, the new release is dedicated to his mother and inspired by their favorite book.

The new AF1 takes the classic “white” silhouette of the low model, bringing in hearts on the forefoot and “Love you forever” in the midsole.

There are currently no release dates for the sneakers, but rumors are currently swirling for Dec. 2.

You can see the new sneaker below.

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Drake Teases New Nike Air Force 1 “Love You Forever”

Drake Teases New Nike Air Force 1 "Love You Forever"

Drake is continuing his Nike releases, sharing the forthcoming Nike Air Force 1 “Love You Forever” on Instagram. According to SneakerNews, the new release is dedicated to his mother and inspired by their favorite book.

The new AF1 takes the classic “white” silhouette of the low model, bringing in hearts on the forefoot and “Love you forever” in the midsole.

There are currently no release dates for the sneakers, but rumors are currently swirling for Dec. 2.

You can see the new sneaker below.

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