Over the weekend, Kanye West claims that George Floyd did not die from the police officer kneeling on his neck for almost nine minutes, but rather from fentanyl, the deadly painkiller. He is serious.
If you had been living under a rock for the last two years, George Floyd’s death is the straw that broke the camel’s back, which led to the Black Lives Matter movement. Kanye West claims that the movement is a scam. He did have both fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system. However, it was proven that it wasn’t enough to be fatal. His breathing did not slow down enough for the fentanyl to be a factor in his death.
Kanye West claimed the conspiracy theory in the Drink Champs interview that was posted over the weekend. He cites the documentary “The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM” as the source. The documentary is from his friend and rightwing commentator, Candace Owens. West saw the documentary at its premiere last week, in Nashville, Tennessee. He went with Ray J, Kid Rock, and others.
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People are not happy with West and are trying to quiet him before he makes more of a fool of himself. Both Boosie Badazz, who had commented on the previous racist remarks that West has made, and Stephen Jackson, former NBA player, and friend of George Floyd, had commented on this. Badazz made several passionate tweets telling West off. Jackson made an Instagram post just calling him sad.
West’s Other Conspiracy Theory
This was not the only conspiracy theory that he shared in the interview. He also claimed that Virgil Abloh was murdered by his boss, Bernard Arnault. The only evidence that he provides is just that Louis Vuitton, the company where he worked as an artistic director, is making statues of him “like, as a martyr”. The statues are to commemorate their first African American artistic director.
Palace and Mercedes-AMG collaboration
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Palace and Mercedes-AMG collaboration
Your style is how you introduce yourself to the world without saying a word. A nice outfit allows others a glimpse into your personality. Swagging out never goes out of style. Style is and will always be important in hip-hop. Streywear is always releasing just what you need.
Brands like Avirex, Gyles & George, and C’est Bon are set to release new collections that you should get your hands out. Big name brands are also collaborating together and creating great clothes. Indigenous Enterprise teamed up with Born X Raised, Palace collaborated with Mercedes-AMG, and Supreme teamed up with The North Face again.
It’s never a bad time to add to your collection of clothes and with these new drops you can’t go wrong. Let’s dive in.
Avirex Tuskegee Lucky 7 Collection
Avirex “Tuskegee” leather jacket Credit: Avirex
Avirex is releasing a collection inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen who were the first Black airmen. The “ Tuskegee Lucky 7” will be released on March 25. The collection includes joggers, a hoodie, T-shirt, and a leather jacket. You can check out the collection on their website. Avirex will donate a part sales from the Tuskegee collection through March 31 through the web store.
Gyles & George Release A Collection
Gyles & George are giving the world a collection of knit sweaters. A sweater will be released for the 12 zodiac signs. Grab the sweater for your sign at gylesandgeorge.com.
C’est Bon Collection
C’est Bon T-shirt Credit: C’est Bon
C’est Bon is gearing up for a release of a their spring/summer collection. Shorts, pants, shirts, hoodies, jackets, and knitwear will be included in the collection titled fundamental. The collection is simple but eye-catching. Their website is currently under construction but check the collection on their Instagram.
Supreme And The North Face Team Up For A New Release
Supreme outfit Credit: Supreme
Supreme and The North Face team up again to release gear suited for the cold. They collection contains a Baltoro jacket, Mountain Pro Jacket, Base Layer L/S top, S/S Top, Mountain Pant, Chugach 16 Backpack, and Smith Squad MAG Googles. Check out the collection.
Indigenous Enterprise And Born X Raised
Indigenous Enterprise/Born X Raised long sleeve T-shirt Credit: Indigenous Enterprise/Born X Raised
Indigenous Enterprise teamed up with Born X Raised for a collection of long and short sleeve T-shirts, hoodie, and sweats. Each piece has a colorful logo stamped on it. The prices range from $50 to $150. The products ship out between April 18 and 22nd is bought now online.
Palace And Mercedes-AMG Work Together
Palace and Mercedes-AMG collaboration Credit: Palace and Mercedes-AMG collaboration
Palace and Mercedes-AMG collaborate to create a collection of clothes and cars. Mechanics inspired the look for the collection. Beanies, hats, hoodies, jackets, vest, reinforced pants, and T-shirts. The four one-of-one cars specifically matches the T-shirts in the collection. Each car represents the four flagship stores. The collection releases on March 25th. You will be able to buy the collection on their website.
A Kith Collection
Ma$e in Kith outfit Credit: Kith
Kith is finally releasing the second part of their Spring collection. The 78-piece collection has everything you need to add to your closet. Ronnie Fieg’s Clarks Originals 8th St collection is going to be released with the clothing. Buy items from the collection on their website on March 25th.
Noah Release A Popeye Collection
Noah Popeye collection Credit: Noah
Noah is releasing a collection of crew necks, T-shirts, caps, and pants. Each item has some type of Popeye’s logo printed on it. Popeye directly inspires this collection. Match 24th is the date when the collection drops. Check out the collection.
Donny Diaz Takes A Victory Lap
Victory Lap collection Credit: Donny Diaz
Donny Diaz is marking his one year anniversary titled “Victory Lap”. The collection includes a checkered track jacket and shorts which comes in either green or silver. The shorts in the collection are reversible, which creates a special look. Pre-order the items on the website.
The last collection is being released by Burton Snowboards. Their collection of snowboards and equipment were designed by the great Virgil Abloh. The boards have been soled out but if your lucky you can get your hands on a pair of the Photon BOA snowboard boots for only $569.95. Go to their website and you might get lucky.
Jim Jones is honoring Virgil Abloh and Kanye West in Paris. Making his runway debut for Off-White in Paris, he’s paying tribute to icons.
Posting a video on Instagram of himself modeling at the show, Jones explains how his confidence keeps him on his A-game. The rapper is also saying he can model again in the future.
An article that HotNewHipHopis publishing says that Hip Hop’s biggest names are going. ASAP Rocky and Rihanna are going, and Drake and Pharell are also attending. Jones is walking the runway with icons in sports and style, not only Hip Hop. He’s walking with Serena Williams, Kendall Jenner, and Cindy Crawford. Karlie Kloss and the Hadid Sisters are also walking.
Candice Swanepoel, Adut Akech, Naomi Campbell, and Karen Elson are also walking. He urges others to listen to his message of making sure your self-esteem’s high. On Instagram, he writes: “Manicure and makeup at the same time. I’m giving you a play-by-play of my first professional runway walk”. Jones is posting photos with captions like “Validation from real supermodels.” Jones celebrates his debut alongside supermodel Luka Sabbat.
Jones is also in Paris with Harlem native Bloody Osiris. Jones is rightfully celebrating his recent success. With Jim Jones, he is also honoring legends Kanye West and the only Virgil Abloh. Osiris said, “You know I’m a model now. Kanye is posting a picture of me, lol. ”
Osiris also said in another post, “Yeah, if you need a Model for your next drop, I’m here. You can call my agent! Seriously, I’m grateful. You are setting the trends right now. This mention was big for fashion. RiP @virgilabloh, you kept your word even in heaven.”
Virgil’s collaborators and creative teams are finishing the icons work and are calling this show: “Spaceship Earth: An Imaginary Experience.”
Louis Vuitton premiered its Men’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection on January 20. This is a unique fashion show due to it having two hip-hop stars involved with the production. The late Virgil Abloh designed the clothes, while Tyler the Creator did the music.
The fashion show was in remembrance of Virgil Abloh, who tragically passed away in November. He died of a rare form of cancer at the age of 41.
The show consists of previous pieces that Abloh had done over the years. The show can be watched for free on YouTube or via their website.
Tyler confirmed his involvement with the fashion show through Twitter after someone asked him if the music was him. He wrote “Bingo” and subseqquently added that he felt “blessed”.
On Instagram, Tyler the Creator thanked the people that he was working with, saying that he loved them. The picture was of the show’s string section, which included members of the Chineke! Orchestra.
Shortly after Abloh was reported dead, Tyler talked about him on Instagram. He called Abloh a cheerleader for himself and various other artists. “I’ll keep pushing and trying things while leaving the door open. He’ll shake those pom-poms. we’ll keep that on loop. safe travels.”
More recently, he talked about Abloh again. During an interview with Fast Company, Tyler said “I wanted him here so bad to see like, ‘Hey, look what I did. Because I wanted him to just say, ‘Fire.’ And I wanted him to know.”
YK Osiris receives laughs and fake offers as he reveals the loss of $350k earrings. Just this past November, YK Osiris was criticized for purchasing an expensive jewelry set. Well, those who pointed out Osiris’s “poor” investment are having a good laugh now. He shared the unfortunate information via his Instagram live.
Y’all remember those $325K earrings YK Osiris bought?! Turns out he lost them! 😩 We spoke with YK & he let us know that he’s offering a $60,000 reward to whoever finds & returns them! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Q6jMifEovr
While he holds out hope his jewelry will make it back to his ear, fans are all about the jokes. With his notable hefty reward, you can’t deny the math isn’t matching.
Brah cmon yk im tryna root for you, if they cost 325 thou, im not turning shit in for 60 , im just flip em for half…. pic.twitter.com/Gm4IG82xSs
Surprisingly, fellow wealthy subordinates were baffled by YK’s extravagant purchase. Uniquely, celebrities are known for their pricey buys, so it was shocking to see the backlash he received.
2021 has brought questions to how much money YK has. Osiris had to defend his custom-made Gucci outfit against trolls in January. 21 Savage, Lil Yachty, and Meek Mill accused Osiris of buying fake Gucci on social media. Turned out, it was all jokes and love in the community.
YK Osiris struts in his custom made Gucci outfit made by Exclusive Gang
The late Virgil Abloh gifted Osiris a Louis Vuitton jacket to soften the blows he received. In the same fashion, Virgil meant this gift to teach that something good can come out of a bad situation.
Photo: TheShaderoom Instagram
Will YK Osiris Learn His Lesson?
Osiris has been the industry’s laughing stock lately, but he also brings laughter through his playful banter. While many have opinionated comments to share, he knows he will always prevail. Rather than sweat the small things, maybe he will buy those Claire’s earrings.
His “Ocho-coco” jokes may need revision as he now hopes to find his lost earring.
Yesterday, Virgil Abloh was supposed to do a runway show in Miami. However, the show continued on, despite his death, becoming a tribute show to the artist’s work, alongside others. Hosted by Louis Vuitton, a wide range of influential rappers, designers and producers attended the show to pay their respects.
Virgil Abloh passed away Sunday, after battling privately with cancer for over two years. Following the news, Louis Vuitton chairman and CEO Michael Burke revealed his show at Miami’s Art Basel show would still take place.
“As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, [Abloh] was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible,” said Michael Burke, chairman and CEO at Louis Vuitton, said in a statement. “In this same spirit, we at Louis Vuitton will proudly continue to celebrate his legacy with a final show in Miami, per his wishes.” Virgil Abloh was Louis Vuitton’s menswear artistic director from 2018 until his death. He was also serving as the CEO of Off-White after launching the company in 2012.
Abloh’s Show
Several high-profile musicians were in attendance to pay respect to Abloh. This included Kanye West, Pharrell, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, Gunna, Metro Boomin, and A$AP Ferg.
Gunna x 21 Savage x Kanye x Lil Baby x Metro Boomin at Virgil Abloh’s final Louis Vuitton show today 🕊 pic.twitter.com/6mpKuoNe95
Kid Cudi, Quavo, and Offset also were there to walk the runway. Cudi also performed songs such as West’s “Moon,” David Guetta’s “Memories,” “Tequila Shots,” “She Knows This” and Steve Aoki’s remix of “Pursuit of Happiness.”
Kid Cudi performing "Moon" at Virgil Abloh's final Louis Vuitton show last night. pic.twitter.com/EMV0a2XQ7c
Fans saw Kanye West and Pharrell sitting next to each other in the front row. They were enjoying the music alongside everyone else, yet seemingly in a world of their own. Abloh was able to bring these two together to enjoy a moment, as he had so many times before in life.
Ye and Pharrell vibing to Quarteto Em Cy's "Tudo O Que Voce Podia Ser" at Virgil Abloh's final Louis Vuitton show last night. pic.twitter.com/CByfmI1SAX
Kanye West & Virgil Abloh, Image Source: The News International
Kanye West, like many others, is mourning the death of beloved fashion icon Virgil Abloh. The Off-White founder last Sunday (November 28) after battling cancer for the past two years. West was one of the closest friends Virgil had in the industry. The Chicago rapper hasn’t made any public statements yet about the tragic news, though dedicated his last Sunday Service to his late friend. However, West deleted all of his Instagram posts yesterday after the passing of Virgil Abloh.
Kanye & Virgil Abloh’s Relationship
The two had a very deep relationship and worked frequently with each other in their fields of music and fashion. The duo is responsible for many culturally impactful designs and concepts. This relationship began in fashion when the two would work together on projects for different high-end brands. Abloh became the director for West’s creative agency Donda. Since then, the two have pursued many projects and opportunities, while growing into bigger icons individually.
Like most friendships, West and Abloh went through ups and downs with each other. West was bothered & upset with Abloh after he took a position at Lous Vuitton a few years ago. Later on, the two moguls squashed their issues during a Louis Vuitton fashion show in 2018. They were last seen together at a listening event for Ye’s latest album DONDA in Chicago.
Kanye’s Last Post Before Deleting All
Before Kanye deleted all of his Instagram posts yesterday, the last post he shared was on Thanksgiving. After unfollowing his ex-wife Kim Kardashian days prior, he shared a Thanksgiving prayer on the platform, reflecting on his desire to get his family back together. In his own words: “All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I’ve caused…I take accountability for my actions. New word alert: misactions. The one thing that all my successes and failures have in common is me”.
It’s not the first time West has erased his presence from social media, but everyone at FM Hip-Hop that West is in good spirits & properly coping with the loss of his longtime friend.
Vic Mensa has released a song acting as a posthumous letter to Virgil Abloh, entitled “What You Taught Us”.
Of Mensa and Abloh
Mensa dropped the song yesterday. The track focuses on Mensa going through a wave of emotions after hearing the news. He then goes on to rap about the abstract concepts of time and communication. Mensa is also thinking about what his own legacy will be after he has died. He then ends the song by going back to Abloh, remembering his legacy and influence.
Abloh and Mensa both began their careers in the Chicago scene. “Virgil Abloh is synonymous with visionary,” Mensa said in a statement. “To see him go from DJing Superfun parties in Chicago that Hollywood Holt would sneak me in when I was 16 to revolutionizing the way we think about design and its applications is a true inspiration to a generation that was blessed to be raised under his tutelage. Legends never die.”
Abloh’s long legacy
Virgil Abloh died Sunday. He was fighting a years-long battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer, called cardiac angiosarcoma, a tumor in the heart. Upon his death, a statement appeared on Abloh’s official Instagram page. “We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend.” It also praised Abloh’s “dedication to his craft” and “his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design”.
Artists such as Adele, Drake, Kanye West, and many more have been paying their respects to Abloh online. Among the many are such names as actor Idris Alba, Pharrell Williams, and of course, his collaborative partners at Louis Vuitton. It’s CEO, Bernard Arnault, also gave his condolences in an official statement. Indeed, West dedicated his most recent Sunday Service to the memory of Abloh. Elsewhere, Frank Ocean made his own tribute to the legendary designer. To read more on how his remarkable legacy, click here.
Celebrities reflect on Virgil Alboh tragic death, which is both saddening and shocking. The Off-White brand founder battled a rare form of cancer which, unfortunately, took his life. When thinking of Virgil, his impact on the culture immediately comes to mind. Virgil’s impact on the culture includes fashion ideas, creative direction, and more.
Celebrities Reflect on Virgil Abloh’s Death
Celebrities are mourning Virgil Abloh both privately and publicly. Many of them, are doing so publicly on social media. Keep reading to see how they are reacting to his death.
For those who aren’t aware, Kanye West and Virgil Abloh had an extensive relationship that played out in their careers. In reaction to Virgil’s death, Kanye dedicated his recent Sunday Service event to him. In addition, a message on his website’s homepage reads, “IN LOVING MEMORY OF VIRGIL ABLOH, THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF DONDA.”
Legendary musician Pharell Williams is also heartbroken by the news. In an Instagram post, he shared a heartfelt message about Virgil. The post reads, “Virgil you were a kind, generous, thoughtful creative genius. Your work as a human and your work as a spiritual being will live forever”. He followed up by sending love to Virgil’s loved ones who were pained from the loss.
Griselda Records rapper Westside Gunn also shares love and praise to share about Virgil. “I recently showed u this painting I had Mariella paint of u as 1of the biggest inspirations ever in my life which is now priceless.” Gunn says on Twitter. “Ppl think they know me but they really don’t this was my family right here.”
I love u Bro 🌹 I wanna say so much but I cant right now, I recently showed u this painting I had Mariella paint of u as 1of the biggest inspirations ever in my life which is now priceless ppl think they know me but they really don’t this was my family right here @virgilabloh ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RE3PNpp8az
California rapper Vince Staples also wrote a heartfelt message about Virgil Abloh on social media. Like Westside Gunn, he posted it on his Twitter account; however, he kept his post simple. “RIP VIRGIL” the tweet says. I’m not aware of the personal or working relationship Vince Staples had with him.
The death of Virgil Abloh even touched the biggest star of our generation. Legendary rapper, Drake, wrote some inspirational words about Virgil on his Instagram page too. The post says, “My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…love you eternally brother 🕊thank you for everything”
With Virgil’s passing, it’s evident that many in the industry greatly appreciated his work and spirit. Many celebrities, for instance, remember Virgil Abloh in a positive light. As such, they are deeply impacted by this tragedy. He accomplished so many great things on this Earth and will be remembered. As a result, Virgil is currently recognized for his one-of-a-kind creative vision. You can learn more about his impact in this previous FM Hip Hop post.
Renowned designer Virgil Abloh tragically passed away Sunday at the age of 41. While battling silently with a rare form of cancer, he continued to pour out the mastery of his craft. From styling the greats, to designing for one of the most iconic fashion houses, he leaves an enormous legacy in his wake.
Virgil Abloh was known for his close-working relationship with Kanye West. He assisted in crafting modern fashion with his unique taste. He created his brand Off-White in 2013, leading to a partnership with Louis Vuitton in 2018. Although he was vastly known for his work in fashion, his influence on hip-hop has been cemented for years to come. Let’s dig a little deeper.
The Virgil Abloh Influence
The culture of rap and hip-hop, especially its overlap with fashion and streetwear, is the foundation of Abloh’s designs. He both marveled at the culture and influenced it, without rapping. With today’s hottest rappers mentioning his name, he didn’t have to drop a verse.
“Life Is Good”- Future ft. Drake
“Haven’t done my taxes I’m too turnt up. Virgil got a Patek on my wrist goin nuts.”
“Surf”- Young Thug ft. Gunna
“Virgil been sending me drip just to see if I like it, or rockin wit it.”
“Virgil Discount”- 2 Chainz ft. Skooly
“Walked out of Louis lookin like a Virgil discount, if it ain’t a hundred, its a miscount.”
His Cover Art Genius
With Abloh’s catalog is not lengthy enough, why not add album cover curator to the list? Cover art, like rap music itself, is it’s own art form. It gives a listening eye to what’s expected of the album. Here are some of the most iconic albums and covers that illustrate Abloh’s design genius:
Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Released in 2010, Abloh was a credited designer on the cover art for Kanye’s masterpiece. Abloh enlisted George Condo to produce several pieces to showcase throughout the album art. Although some of the controversial images were frowned upon, they pushed the boundaries on what rap album covers would look like. Condo expressed, “Virgil makes things happen, intrinsically knowing that his talent is to move into an electric field and create a transcendent art experience for our people.” This insert is from Abloh’s Figures of Speech book.
Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne
Watch The Throne was undoubtedly one of the greatest albums to slam hip-hop lover’s ears. Two greats collaborated on a hype, flashy, luxurious album. Virgil illustrated the theme of the album effortlessly, creating an intricate gold plaque. It was truly fitting for the hip-hop throne.
Kid Cudi’s WZRD
Kid Cudi and close friend Virgil foreseeably collaborated to produce this simple but futuristic design. As Cudi put it, his “ahead of the curve” designs placed him a step ahead of other designers on this 2012 project.
A$AP Rocky’s Long.Live.A$AP
This classic album, dropped 2014 and released on streaming last month, set a young A$AP Rocky apart from the rest. As if the name wasn’t enough, the album cover made this one easily recognizable. To put it another way, Virgil showed undeniable talent. The grey tones exhibited timelessness, hence “long live.”
Celebrating Abloh’s life
After news of Abloh’s passing, Kanye West dedicated his Sunday service to his longtime friend. While this dedication was fitting, it was a tough pill to swallow for Ye. As creative director of Donda, Abloh’s magic touch will be missed, but lasting. Kanye enlisted Adele to sing her hit “Easy on Me” in Abloh’s memory.
This is surely a difficult time for his family, friends, and admirers. All of us at FMHipHop.com send our condolences to Abloh’s friends, family and fans.
Read more as FM Hip Hop shows our continued support in remembering his predominant legacy.
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