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Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, a new documentary from Jermaine Dupri, 21 Savage and Luther Campbell, premieres on Hulu on Thursday (March 21).
The documentary shares the “untold story” surrounding the popular Atlanta parties that swelled to popularity in the ’90s. Taking viewers back to the roots, the documentary details how “Freaknik” started as a spring break picnic created by Black college students at an Atlanta HBCU in 1983.
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“It’s all educational. It’s Black history personally to me,” Dupri told the Associated Press. “For those who need that assurance, I would never allow my name to be involved with something that’s going to put a black eye on Atlanta or do anything that I feel like is going to set this culture backwards.”
Dupri, 21 Savage, Luther Campbell are executive producers on the documentary alongside Terry “TR” Ross, Melissa Cooper, Alex Avant and Tresa Sanders.
“It’s also a coming-of-age story,” supervising producer Deshawn Plair explained to CNN. “You were able to come of age, but not have that pressure to have to be in the spotlight, not have that pressure to have cameras all over you. I think it was just such a bit of Black joy.”
The documentary features Killer Mike, 21 Savage, Lil John, Dupri, Campbell, Too $hort, Erik Sermon, Jalen Rose, Shanti Das, former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed and more.
Read on for details on when and how to stream the documentary for free.
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Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is available to stream free to Hulu subscribers. If you’re not subscribed, you can watch the documentary with a 30-day free trial to Hulu.
How much does Hulu cost? Plans start at $7.99 per month for the basic streaming package, but Hulu also provides a 1
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Name: Vic Mensa
Occupation: Rapper/Activist
Location: Chicago
How We Know Him: Signed to JAY-Z’s Roc Nation, the 26-year-old proudly reps his hometown musically and culturally.
Why We Chose Him: Never one to mince his words, Vic is never afraid to bring attention to the socio-economic issues plaguing Chicago, and the nation, while also doing something about it.
What’s Next: Via his Save Money Save Life organization he plans to train 11,000 kids as street medics, he’s giving out shoes in the community and still pumping out music.
IG: @vicmensa
In mid-September, Public Enemy’s frontman and activist for the culture, Chuck D, sent a tweet out into the world. He didn’t use many characters but his message was firm and direct: “Support @VicMensa.”
Vic Mensa, 26, has fans from all walks of life. In 2013, he dropped his first solo mixtape Innanetape. Since then, he’s worked with everyone from Pusha T to Chance the Rapper and of course, Kanye West. Perhaps one of the characteristics that Mensa’s most famous for is his ability to evolve without much explanation. Most recently, he dropped a rock album with Travis Barker on the drums, titled Punx93. The LP shares its name with Mensa’s clothing line which recently hosted a show at New York Fashion Week this fall. When he speaks about his pieces, his voice rises and falls passionately.
“The gritty reality of Chicago is something that I express through 93PUNX, although you may not automatically associate that with rock & roll fashion, at the end of the day it’s street culture,” Vic Mensa tells Hip-Hop Wired.
He adds, “93PUNX is the brainchild of myself and Conrad Muscarella. We both grew up skateboarding and attribute a lot of our sensibilities and style to that culture. We tried to incorporate people of all shades and backgrounds in our look book to show that this clothing and movement is really for everybody, black, white, Latinx, straight, trans & everything else! We wanted to recreate the energy of the legendary New York club CBGB. It was so amazing seeing everything come together in the way that it did.“
Mensa has remained open to growth, both musically and on a personal level, especially as it relates to community efforts. His SavemoneySavelife foundation is dedicated to fighting racism and injustice in the States and Vic Mensa is no one’s figurehead. Two weeks before Chuck tweeted his 16 characters of public praise, the rapper made good on his word and popped up in Los Angeles to perform an Anti-ICE concert from the flatbed of a truck.
Currently, his non-profit, alongside NFL player Nick Kwiatkoski, is collecting shoes for a drive later this fall, meant to benefit Chicago youth who’ve been affected by the city’s gun violence and homelessness. “I do the things I do in Chicago because the city gave me so much,” he tells Hip Hop Wired. “I understand that it’s only right to return the support. Chicago means everything to me, it is the soil that grows my creative expression, the foundation of my being.”
The sneaker event, in its second year, is aptly titled The Anti-Bait Truck—not to antagonize but to make a lucid point regarding the Chicago Police Department and their alleged willingness to entrap the disenfranchised.
“One of my primary goals with my non-profit organization moving forward is providing free mental health services for people in the community,” Mensa shares. “We’ve been working with a school in the city called Camelot that takes all the long term suspension and expulsion students, so I am aiming to hire med students to provide therapy in school for these kids.”
If nothing else, Vic Mensa is a musician who rides for his city, against small-minded comments from internet DJs and politicians alike. He’s vocal about holding Chicago close to his heart and is planning innovative movements promoting change while talking heads on TV make the city’s woes, their bullet points. His day one fans have had to accept that Mensa won’t fit into anyone’s set limitations, and why should he? There isn’t much growth to be had from inside a box.
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The Beatles Monopoly game is being updated to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the band’s U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
On Monday (March 19), The Op Games unveiled a revamped edition of The Beatles Monopoly, complete with customized artwork highlighting various Beatles albums, and legendary career moments such as the band’s sold-out show at the Hollywood Bowl in 1964.
Monopoly: The Beatles | Officially Licensed Collectible Game Based on The Beatles Rock Band for 2-6 Players
Players can buy, sell, and trade classic albums such as A Hard Day’s Night and Revolver, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Abbey Road, Yellow Submarine and more, using custom Beatles money. The game comes with six collectible tokens, each representing classic Beatles hits like “Here Comes the Sun,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” and “Rocky Raccoon.”
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“The Beatles are a household name, well-known by fans of all ages, even six decades later,” said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op Games. “Being able to merge the most influential band of all time with one of the world’s favorite family games in the new edition of Monopoly: The Beatles is such a privilege and aligns perfectly with our goal at The Op Games to create games that can span generations and bring fun for the whole family.”
“We’re excited to be able to partner with The Op Games to bring The Beatles Monopoly game to the marketplace and into the hands of both new and old fans,” added Joe Marziotto, VP of licensing at Bravado, a music and fashion brand management firm whose clients include The Beatles, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Justin Timberlake, Anitta, Billie Eilish, Elton John, Ariana Grande, Janet Jackson and more.
The Beatlefied board game includes special pieces inspired by the Fab Four. For example, Community Chest and Chance cards are renamed “Beatlemania” and “The Fab Four,” while the traditional Monopoly houses and hotels have been replaced by “Listening Parties” and “Concerts.”
Besides custom tokens and a special game board, the Monopoly game includes 32 houses, 28 title dead cards, 16 Fab Four and Beatlemania cards and 12 hotels.
Monopoly: The Beatles edition is designed for 2-6 players ages 8 to 60+. The board game retails for $44.99 at The Op Games, Amazon and The Beatles shop.
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Stanley just dropped an “electrifying” new collection of neon tumblers for spring. The Spring Fling Collection, released on Tuesday (March 19), features the Quencher H.20 Flow State Tumbler in limited-edition neon orange, neon green, neon yellow, and electrifying pink.
The Quencher H.20 is available as a 40 oz., or 30 oz. tumbler – and it’s customizable.
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The Neon Quencher H.20 Flowstate Tumbler, 40 oz.
The limited collection includes other Stanley products available in neon colors such as the Ice Flow Flip Straw Tumbler, Classic Legendary Bottle, Adventure Pre-Party Flask, Legendary Useful Lunch Box and Adventure Stacking Beer Pint.
Stanley’s Spring Fling Collection retails for the usual $35-$45 for tumblers, and $18 for the flasks.
The collab went live at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, according to USA Today, and like other limited releases, Stanley’s Spring Fling Collection probably won’t be in stock for much longer. Granted, it’s only been around 24 hours since the collection dropped, but items are already selling out at Stanley.com.
Fortunately, the Neon Collection is also available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, including the H.20 Quencher in black neon and white neon. The neon cups are also available at REI and Amazon, while supplies last.
Stanley has released a few other limited designs of its viral cups this year, such as the fuchsia pink and chocolate brown tumblers.
Shop items from the neon collection below.
The Neon Classic Legendary Bottle Vacuum 1.5 qt. Bottle
The Neon Classic Ultra Vacuum 1.5 qt Bottle is perfect for commuting, camping, road trips and other travel. It features double-wall stainless steel insulation to keep your hot or cold beverages at the perfect temperature. The leakproof bottle has an insulated lid that you can use as a cup, plus there’s a handle and “easy pour” stopper. Stanley’s Neon Classic Legendary Bottle is available in neon yellow, neon green and electric pink.
The Neon Adventure Pre-Party Flask
A neon flask might come in handy during festival season. The Adventure Pre-Party Flask had a slim design with a tethered, leak proof top. The 5-inch flask comes in neon yellow and electrifying pink.
The status of Megan Fox’s relationship with onetime fiancé Machine Gun Kelly isn’t clear, and she plans on keeping it that way. She did, however, confirm during her Wednesday (March 20) appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast that their engagement was called off at some point last year, although the rapper will always be her “twin soul.”
“I think that what I’ve learned from being in this relationship is that it’s not for public consumption,” she told Cooper. “I think, as of now, I don’t have a comment on the status of the relationship, per se. What I can say is [he] is what I refer to as being my ‘twin soul’ and there will always be a tether to him, no matter what.”
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“I can’t say for sure what the capacity will be, but I will always be connected to him somehow,” the Jennifer’s Body star added. “Beyond that, I’m not willing to explain.”
After Cooper observed that the actress and MGK “got engaged, then I think it was called off,” Fox confirmed, “All those things you said were accurate things that have occurred.”
“I could see them being confusing, or interesting to people, and them being like, ‘What’s up?’” she conceded.
Fox and the musician, born Colson Baker, first announced their engagement in January 2022. In February the next year, the couple sparked breakup rumors when the Pretty Boys Are Poisonous author deleted all their photos together on Instagram and shared a cryptic post quoting Beyoncé’s Lemonade track, “Pray You Catch Me.”
“You can taste the dishonesty/ It’s all over your breath,” she wrote at the time, captioning photos of herself and a video of a burning envelope.
Since then, it appears that the two stars have patched things up – although, as Fox made clear, their official status remains private. One of their most recent outings was at a Super Bowl afterparty in February, where they snapped a photo with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
Fox also confirmed that she was at one of Baker’s recent tattoo appointments, from which he emerged with shocking blackout tats covering much of his shoulders, chest and arms. “For spiritual purposes only,” he wrote when sharing the body-art transformation for the first time on Instagram in February.
“He has a really special story behind why he did that, which obviously, I’ll leave for him to tell,” the Till Death star told Cooper of Baker’s new look, noting he covered up his old ink because some of it made him feel “conflicted emotionally.” “Whatever they represented — and I don’t actually know — but he didn’t like to revisit those memories of some of the tattoos that he had and he wanted to get rid of them.”
“I think it’s really elegant and it’s kind of ahead of its time,” she continued of the blackouts. “I think in 10 years it’ll be a trend … He did it fully awake with no pain killers. I don’t actually know how he endured that level of pain.”
Listen to Fox’s Call Her Daddy below.
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Surprise! Amazon is throwing its first-ever Big Spring Sale, and it’s expected to usher in major savings in time for the new season.
The Big Spring Sale is timed perfectly with the spring equinox, which officially starts Tuesday (March 19). Whether you’re shopping for spring essentials, non-essentials, or bestsellers such as Echo and Kindle devices, outdoor furniture, lawn and garden tools, cleaning supplies, outdoor furniture, fitness gear and plenty more, Amazon’s sale has something for every kind of bargain hunter.
Keep reading for more details about Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
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When does the Big Spring Sale Start?
The Big Spring Sale will take place March 20-25. Shoppers will find new deals each day during the multi-day sale event.
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Is the Sale for Prime Members Only?
No! Unlike Prime Day, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is open to all shoppers. However, Prime members will get access to exclusive, member-only deals.
The membership is $14.99 per month or $139 for the annual plan. Amazon offers a 50% discount for students and qualifying government assistance recipients. Prime members get access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Gaming, Amazon Photos, RxPass, Grubhub+ and exclusive Prime deals.
Additionally, Prime members get fast and free one-day, two-day and same-day shipping on millions of items. Click below here to launch your 30-day free trial.
What to Expect: How Deep are the Discounts?
Amazon’s spring sale is open to all customer, which means you won’t need a Prime Membership to enjoy savings of up to 50% off on select beauty products, sports, outdoor equipment and more. The sale includes up to 40% off select electronics, clothes for spring and home products.
Now that you’re all caught up, be sure to check back for a list of updated sales to shop once the sale kicks off.
See below for a roundup of deals that you can shop right now.
SOJOS Retro Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
$12.74
$19.99
36% off
Julep Eyeshadow 101 Crème to Powder Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick, Champagne Shimmer
$16.00
$18.00
11% off
GuruNanda Coconut Oil Pulling with 7 Essential Oils and Vitamin D3, E, K2
$13.99
$16.49
15% off
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet- 2022, ages 6-12 | 8″ HD screen
$99.99
$149.99
33% off
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | Designed for Kids
$39.99
$59.99
33% off
Sperax Walking Pad,Under Desk Treadmill, 320 Lb. Capacity
$239.99
$299.99
20% off
BISSELL CleanView Compact Turbo Upright Vacuum
$69.99
$79.99
13% off
Jabra Elite 8 Active Wireless Earbuds
$159.99
$199.99
20% off
Sensyne 62″ Phone Tripod & Selfie Stick, Extendable Cell Phone Tripod
$23.19
$28.99
20% off
INIU Portable Charger, Slimmest 10000mAh 5V/3A Power Bank
$17.99
$29.99
40% off
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones
$128
$149.99
15% off
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All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
$39.99
$49.99
20% off
TCL 75-Inch Q6 QLED 4K Smart TV with Google
$599.99
$899.99
33% off
Best Choice Products Set of 2 Adjustable Steel Mesh Zero Gravity Lounge Chair Recliners
$89.98
$129.99
31% off
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Disney+ has something in store for fans of the original X-Men animated series. The heavily anticipated X-Men ’97, from Marvel Animation, premieres on Wednesday (March 20).
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The 10-episode animated series revisits the legendary ’90s era of Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Jubilee, Jean Grey, Beast, Gambit and other mutants collectively known as The X-Men.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase (Cyclops), Jennifer Hale (Jean Grey), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), Cal Dodd (Wolverine), JP Karliak (Morph), Lenore Zann (Rogue), George Buza (Beast), AJ LoCascio (Gambit), Holly Chou (Jubilee), Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop), Matthew Waterson (Magneto), and Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler).
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X-Men ’97 is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Beau DeMayo, who also serves as head writer. The series is directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. The series, which was originally announced in 2021, features music from the Newton Brothers whose credits includes Five Night’s at Freddy’s and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Read on for ways to stream X-Men ’97 from anywhere.
How to Watch X-Men ’97
X-Men ‘97 will begin streaming on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 20. The first episode will this week, the second episode is expected the following week. New releases typically arrive on Disney+ at midnight PT (3 a.m. ET).
Not subscribed to Disney+? Streaming plans start at $7.99 per month. To get more bang for your buck, subscribe to a Disney+ duo bundle (from $9.99/ month) with Hulu, or the Disney+ Duo Premium to add Hulu and ESPN+.
Unfortunately, Disney+ no longer offers free trials but there are a few money-saving ways to save and at least one promo that will get you a free subscription for up to six months. For example, the annual membership will save you around $16. The monthly plan is another great option because you’re not tied to a contract and can cancel at any time.
Want more ways to save on Disney+? You might able to get a discount through Verizon, but if you’re interested in a free offer, American Express cardholders get an Entertainment Credit to pay for Disney+.
You might also be able to find credits or cash-back options through Mastercard and Visas that offer cash back on purchases.
Disney+ subscribers can access a huge streaming library and download titles to watch on the go. Stream on up to four different devices simultaneously — TV, laptop, smartphone, notebook, tablet device, etc. — or host a virtual movie night with up to six friends via Disney+ GroupWatch.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming destination for must-watch, commercial free content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. If you’re streaming internationally, ExpressVPN offers access to several streamers.
Users will find thousands of hours’ worth of must-watch movies and TV series including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Echo, Ahsoka and Loki. Upcoming release include The Marvels, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, MLK/X, The Last Repair Shop, A Real Bug’s Life, Spidey: Amazing Friends, People and Place Nai Nai & Wai Po, Iwaju, Young Jedi Adventures, and Bad Batch.
Disney+ features concert specials such as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, and The Beatles Get Back.
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Grab your wallet! Skechers just rolled out a second collaboration with The Rolling Stones ahead of the highly anticipated Hackney Diamonds Tour launching in April.
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The collection, released March 14, showcases new colorways of the sneaker collection, which is equipped with the band’s signature Lips logo across various sneaker silhouettes priced from $80-$95.
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Expanding on the Rolling Stones x Skechers collaboration from last year, the new collection includes the fan-favorite Skechers Uno in various streetwear styles along with red/black and multicolored options, the Funky Street Sing it Loud and the Bobs D’Vine – Great Debut, which are equipped with Skechers’ trademarked technologies such as Air-Cooled Memory Foam insoles.
For fans headed to the Hackney Diamonds tour, the Skechers x The Rolling Stones collection is a great option for festive concertgoers looking for a comfortable shoe to wear while jamming away to the Stones hits.
The Rolling Stones Tour kicks off April 28 at NRG Stadium in Houston. The 16-city jaunt ends on July 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
The Rolling Stones x Skechers collection is available at skechers.com and in select Skechers stores.
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Rolling Stones Uno — Say It Loud
A lace-up sneaker that makes a statement! The Skechers x The Rolling Stones: Uno – Say It Loud is covered in multicolored print and features Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam comfort insoles, along with a transparent Skech-Air clear airbag midsole, perforated detailing and a durabuck (synthetic leather) upper.
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Rolling Stones: Uno — Say It Loud Black/Red
The popular Rolling Stones Uno — Say It Loud gets a remixed in the black/red allover print design. The men’s shoe is available in sizes 7-11.
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Rolling Stones: Funky Street — Sing It Loud
It’s finally time to break out the high-top, lace-up sneakers for spring! This cool design from the collection showcases the Lips logo on the side with a platform midsole (the insole is made of Skecher Air-Cooled Memory Foam).
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Rolling Stones: Uno — Rolling Stones Single
Ready to rock out? The Skechers x The Rolling Stones: Uno – Single puts the Rolling Stones Lips front and center. The black/white, lace-up sneaker features a spiky tongue design on the side and perforated detailing on the durabuck upper, giving the sneaker a modernized retro vibe. The shoe features the Skech-Air airbag midsole and Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam cushioned insoles.
Bowen Yang has Ariana Grande’s back. While reviewing the pop star’s new album Eternal Sunshine on his Las Culturistas podcast Wednesday (March 13), the Saturday Night Live cast member took a moment to defend his friend from monthslong speculation about her relationship with Wicked costar Ethan Slater.
“The narrative is wrong,” Yang said frankly in conversation with his co-host Matt Rogers. “[Grande’s] not even outwardly saying that, but the narrative has been incorrect. People have even retracted things in these stories with no f—king apology to the people who are involved.”
“I can tell you for a fact that what people out there seem to be clinging on to is incorrect,” added the comedian, who stars in the upcoming Wicked films alongside Grande and Slater. “A media narrative can be completely consuming and devastating and frustrate you to no end because of how wrong it is. Pushing absolute falsehoods — I’m sorry, it is a really f—king disorienting thing to experience. “
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Reports of the “Yes, And?” singer’s romance with Slater first emerged just days after news of her split from husband Dalton Gomez broke in July. Soon afterward, the SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway star’s estranged wife, Lilly Jay — with whom he shares a young son — told Page Six that Grande was “the story” behind her breakup from Slater, adding that the pop star is “not a girl’s girl.”
In September, Grande filed for divorce from Gomez, two months after Slater and Jay filed. (She and Gomez settled their split in October.) Both TMZ and People have reported from the beginning that the Wicked stars’ romance began after both of their previous relationships ended.
“If you think this invites karma, I’m here to tell you, your set of facts – I’m not going to reveal the actual facts, because they’re not mine to reveal,” Yang continued on the podcast. “But I can say that the matrix of information that you are using to draw a line to the karmic outcome you want is not existent.”
Grande herself touched on her recent experiences with the rumors surrounding her relationship with Slater in an interview leading up to her new album’s March 8 release. “We don’t need to go into any specifics, but of course there’s an insatiable frustration, an inexplicable hellish feeling with watching people misunderstand the people you love, and you,” she said on The Zach Sang Show.
About Eternal Sunshine – on which Grande seemingly shuts down the rumors on songs such as “True Story” — Yang noted, “She could’ve very easily made this a Reputation [by Taylor Swift] album, an album that was like, ‘F–k you, I’ve been completely misunderstood’ … Instead, it’s this very fragile, delicate work.”
Listen to Yang defend Grande on Las Culturistas below.