Nike filed a lawsuit in New York against fashion brand A Bathing Ape, also known as BAPE, alleging that they copied some of Nike’s most famous shoes. In the lawsuit, Nike states that BAPE’s footwear business “revolves around copying Nike’s iconic designs,” specifically Nike’s Air Force 1, Air Jordan 1, and Dunk sneakers. Nike claims
While on âThe Residency Podcast,â UGK member Bun B said that Jay-Z was the first to be given a $1,000,000 budget for a rap video. Bun B noted that videos that came out before âBig Pimpinâ were given that amount of money over time. Still, Hovâs video was the first song to be given a
In the wake of Kanye West’s controversial fallout with Adidas, the company’s brand’s Chief Financial Officer Harm Ohlmeyer recently announced their intentions to move forward with the ‘Yeezy’ line of footwear without the co-creator of the product, claiming that they still hold the rights to the designs and color combinations. âadidas is the sole owner of
âFriendsâ star Matthew Perry recently spoke about his battle with addiction and told the New York Times, âIâve probably spent $9 million or something trying to get sober.â The revelation came via an interview about his memoir which is set to release soon, which details a near-death experience. Perry referred to himself as a âdrug
Jeezy recently stopped by the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, where he opened up about his real estate investments. When Gillie asked Jeezy about being a real estate king, he responded by stating that he owns “half of Atlanta.” He then added, “From that day forward, I was stuck. Every big check I ever
Residents of Florida will soon be able to buy two types of gas at their local Circle K gas stations as they’re set to begin selling marijuana. Circle K is teaming up with cannabis company Green Thumb Industries and they will be establishing 10 âRISE Expressâ shops. The express shops will serve regular flower buds,
The partnership between Jay-Z and the popular cognac brand D’UssĂ© is looking like it’s coming to an end over Hov’s dispute with D’UssĂ©’s parent company, Bacardi. Jay is now selling his stake in the brand and demands Bacardi engage the buyout process “in good faith.” As TMZ reports, “Jay’s company, SC Liquor, exercised its right
According to Andscape, Kanye West recently filmed an episode of The Shop that was subsequently pulled for what the show’s producer and co-host Maverick Carter cited as “extremely dangerous stereotypes” and “hate speech” being spewed by the billionaire musical artist/designer. Reports also noted that LeBron James wasn’t present at the time of Ye’s taping. In
Kanye West recently took to Paris Fashion Week to put on a surprise show for YZY Season 9. Ahead of the models appearing in the show, West gave a speech about various topics, all while wearing a âWhite Lives Matterâ shirt. The rapper and designer spoke about Kim Kardashianâs Paris robbery in 2016, his former manager Scooter
Wiz Khalifa made headlines after he went off on a DJ who he says was messing up his set. The rapper addressed the situation since then, saying the DJ was unprofessional. Wiz has moved past that moment and created a new life change as the rapper has reportedly sold his mansion for $4.5 million. The home in
