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Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist Release ‘Voir Dire’ as an NFT Exclusive
Since 2021, rappers Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have teased the existence of a mysterious music album that has been hidden in plain sight for fans to uncover. Sweatshirt, whose real name is Thebe Kgositsile, is most known for working alongside Tyler, The Creator beginning in 2009. The Alchemist, whose real name is Alan Maman, kicked off his rapping and DJ career in 1991 (age 14) when he formed The Whooliganz, a hip-hop duo with Scott Caan – eventually making his way under the wing of DJ Mugg and eventually becoming mainstream and serving as Eminem’s official DJ and in-house […]
BAPE® x adidas Originals Tease Limited Edition Sneakers
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Japanese streetwear company BAPE® announced its latest limited edition sneaker release, Forum 84 BAPE Low Triple-White sneaker, in collaboration with adidas Originals. BAPE®, which stands for “A Bathing Ape,” was founded by fashion designer Nigo in 1993 and eventually began selling footwear in the US in 2005. It’s best known for its signature camouflage print and ape head logo, which still remain a crucial element of the brand and its design ethos. Over the years, the brand has collaborated with other fashion brands including adidas, Comme des Garcons, Supreme, Heron Preston, as well as […]
DeGods Debuts Season 3, Introduces “Art Downgrade” and Points Parlor
DeGods, announced Season 3 of its collection on August 13, which includes an updated art “downgrade” and new ad-based business model called Points Parlor. Its parent company, [de]labs described this new initiative as one that is set to “redefine the NFT space” while infus[ing] it with a “burst of color, excitement, and community engagement.” Launched in 2021, DeGods is a deflationary 10K PFP collection of gods dressed in modern streetwear-meets-ancient-deity vibes, serving as one of the most popular NFT projects. Behind the “Art Downgrade” After receiving backlash on its recent “art upgrade,” [de]labs introduced what appears to be a first-time […]
DeeKay Kwon, Cozomo de’ Medici Surprise Collectors With 24-Hour Open-Edition
On Aug 10, South Korean animator DeeKay Kwon and pseudonymous digital art patron Cozomo de’ Medici announced the launch of Kwon’s first-ever open-edition artwork on Base, in partnership with Coinbase L2 and Friends With Benefits (FWB). The drop has already earned $100,000 in the first hour of the launch, according to a tweet from NFTStatistics. The mint will be available for 24 hours, ending on Friday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m. PT, and allows individuals who may not have ETH or Base ETH, to use a credit card. Those with ETH can bridge their ETH to Base on the mint […]
CryptoDickButts Debuts Series 4 With Ownership “Twist”
Thirty days after its Series 3 (S3) completely minted out, CryptoDickbutts (CDB) minted out its Series 4 (S4) NFT collection on Tuesday, introducing what they believe to be a pioneering approach to project ownership. A tweet on July 29 from @CryptoDickbutts revealed a “twist” – the individual or group with the most CryptoDickbutts NFTs 30-days post-mint will be rewarded ownership of: CDB’s Twitter account (@CryptoDickbutts); CDB’s Discord Server; All NFT collections from CDB; Multisig Treasury Spot; and Other CDB-related assets. ok my turnis this a good time? This is CryptoDickbutts Series 4or, basement dwelling neet once again asks for your […]
The Starbucks ‘Green Apron’ Drop Celebrates 50+ Years of Baristas
For over 50 years, Starbucks’ dedicated baristas have consistently delivered unparalleled service and customer satisfaction to every individual who steps foot inside their stores. This remarkable journey commenced in 1971 when the company opened its inaugural store in the iconic Pike Place Market of Seattle. Now, after years of building a profound legacy, Starbucks proudly presents its latest NFT collection, aptly named “The Green Apron,” which pays homage to its storied history. “The Green Apron” As part of its Web3 loyalty and rewards program Starbucks Odyssey, the global coffee chain is preparing to launch its eighth NFT collection – “Green […]