Last night I had the amazing opportunity to cover Rohadfox 50th Anniversary!!! 50 Shades of Blue highlighted five decades of Rohadfox contribution to help shape Atlanta’s transportation and infrastructure development.
This event brought together Atlanta Civic and community leaders while also recognizing “Step Forward with Rohadfox” which led to the donation of 600+ pairs of shoes to Atlanta mission.
Drake @champagnepapi released three albums this morning in one of the largest surprise drops of his career, unveiling Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour simultaneously across streaming platforms.
The release expands what had been promoted for months as a single studio album rollout centered on Iceman. Fans learned late Thursday during his “Iceman” livestream series that the project would instead arrive as a three-part collection.
According to music outlets including Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, the albums feature collaborations with Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, and PartyNextDoor, alongside production from Boi-1da, Ovrkast, and Tay Keith.
The triple release arrives after a prolonged promotional campaign that included Toronto ice sculptures, livestream teases, and cryptic social media posts tied to the Iceman branding.
Industry attention around the albums intensified following Drake’s widely publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar in 2024. The Associated Press reported earlier Friday that Iceman was viewed by some analysts as a critical test of Drake’s cultural standing following the rivalry and Lamar’s Grammy-winning diss track “Not Like Us.”
The albums mark Drake’s first solo releases since 2023’s For All the Dogs and follow his 2025 collaborative project with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.
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This issue features veteran WNBA player Cheyenne Parker-Tyus @1_born_queen of the Las Vegas Aces @lvaces , Is God Is' Xavier Mills @realdealmillz , Michael's Rhyan Hill @_rhyanhill , screenwriting legend Michael Elliot @iammichaelelliot , rising R&B star Nevaeh Black @missnevaehblack , and more.
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Supermodel and entrepreneur Winnie Harlow @winnieharlow opened up about her surprise engagement to fiancé Kyle Kuzma during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show airing Monday, May 11.
Harlow recalled how what she believed was a romantic vacation in Turks and Caicos turned into a heartfelt proposal surrounded by family after Kuzma presented her with an emotional letter.
The model also discussed the strength of their relationship, saying their playful chemistry and support for each other’s bold style choices keep them connected.
Beyond her personal life, Harlow spoke candidly about representation, resilience, and overcoming rejection. She shared how a recent moment tied to inclusion moved her to tears and said she refuses to let “no” define her future.
Harlow also highlighted her children’s book, Simply Winnie, which encourages children to see representation as natural rather than different. She reflected on her entrepreneurial journey, including building an inclusive skincare brand and speaking at Harvard Business School, while also revealing how a chance meeting led to a friendship with Shakira.
The New York Knicks @nyknicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals after a dominant 144-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers @sixers on Sunday night in Philadelphia.
New York completed a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference semifinals and matched an NBA playoff record with 25 made 3-pointers. The Knicks also set a franchise postseason scoring record with 144 points.
Guard Miles McBride led the Knicks with 25 points and hit seven 3-pointers, helping New York seize control early. The Knicks buried 11 shots from beyond the arc in the opening quarter and built a 19-point lead before the game settled into the second half.
Jalen Brunson added 22 points and continued his strong postseason run. Brunson has emerged as the centerpiece of New York’s playoff surge, guiding the franchise to consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearances for the first time in decades.
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Singer-songwriter Ayanna Irish @ayannairishofficial released her new single, “Dear Friend,” today, marking her latest collaboration with veteran rapper Talib Kweli.
The track arrived on streaming platforms after several weeks of teaser clips and social media promotion tied to the release campaign. Irish previously described the song as a letter to a close companion, with lyrics centered on reflection, honesty, and personal connection.
“Dear Friend” continues a creative partnership between Irish and Kweli that has appeared on earlier recordings, including “You Are My Everything” from Kweli’s 2023 holiday project, Holy Daze.
Kweli remains one of independent hip-hop’s enduring voices through his solo catalog and his work with Black Star. His recent projects include collaborative releases with producer J. Rawls and continued work through his Javotti Media label.
Irish has built a catalog that spans soul, jazz, and contemporary R&B, with releases including “Only Love,” “NOEL,” and “Hey Mama.” Streaming profiles also list prior collaborations with Kweli and other hip-hop artists.
“Dear Friend” is now available on major streaming services.
The Detroit Pistons @detroitpistons continued their postseason surge Thursday night, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs 107-97 to seize a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Guard Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25 points and 10 assists, scoring 12 points in the fourth quarter as the Pistons pulled away late. Veteran forward Tobias Harris added 21 points, extending his streak of 20-point playoff games to seven.
Detroit closed the game on a decisive 10-2 run after Cleveland briefly grabbed an early fourth-quarter lead. The Pistons outscored the Cavaliers 28-22 in the final period while holding Cleveland without a made 3-pointer in the quarter.
The Cavaliers struggled from long range, shooting 7-for-32 from beyond the arc. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen contributed 22 points and seven rebounds. However, the Cavaliers’ offense stalled late as Detroit’s defense tightened.
The victory capped another milestone in a remarkable turnaround season for Detroit. After winning 60 regular-season games and securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons have emerged as one of the NBA’s biggest postseason stories. Earlier in the playoffs, Detroit erased a 3-1 series deficit against the Orlando Magic to advance to the conference semifinals.
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