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Controversial Radio Host Don Imus Dead at 79

Radio Personality Don Imus died in Texas on Friday. The 79-year-old shock jock’s cause of death has not been officially announced. Imus was hospitalized on Tuesday at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center.

Imus became a radio legend with his controversial politically incorrect takes but in 2007 he was heavily criticized for racist remarks made about the Rutgers Women’s basketball team whom he dubbed “nappy-headed hoes.”

Imus was fired at the time of the incident but landed another opportunity with Fox Business Network in 2009. Imus apologized to the Rutgers team, but his apology went without forgiveness.

Prior to the 2007 controversy, the nationally syndicated radio host could be heard on CBS radio and on MSNBC giving his hot takes on everything from sports to social issues and politics. Imus has been compared to radio legend Howard Stern.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Imus was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009. Imus also struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout his life.

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Don’t Believe The Hype: Virgil Abloh Thinks Streetwear Will Die Soon?

Street Style : Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2020 : Day Four

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When the times change so does fashion and history has proven that trends are temporary. Virgil Abloh thinks that those logo t-shirts won’t hold the same weight in a couple of years.

As spotted on High Snobiety the designer is taking a hard stance against one of the most popular sub cultures in the style game. In a new interview with Dazed the Chicago native was asked about the future of streetwear and he didn’t sound too confident. “I would definitely say it is gonna die, you know? In my mind, how many more T-shirts can we own, how many more hoodies, how many sneakers?” he theorized. “I thought that fashion was one of those industries that would reinforce people feeling that ‘This isn’t for you. If you don’t have this shirt, you’re not in the club”.

He went on to advise hypebeasts that they should start looking to the past for their future fits. “There are so many clothes that are cool that are in vintage shops and it’s just about wearing them.” He also reminisced about his iconic appointment as the Director of Menswear at Louis Vuitton. “As a young black kid from Rockford, Illinois, from immigrant parents from Ghana, West Africa, that was like, impossible, you know? Like, categorically not gonna happen in a lifetime” he explained.

Virgil’s opinion might come to many as a surprise considering his early beginnings at PYREX and his luxurious (see high priced) spin on streetwear. You can read the interview in entirety here.

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Murdered Trinidadian Man Named “50 Cent” Scares The Internet

We all know Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is a wealthy man of Hip Hop. Grabbing the world’s attention in 2003, he got rich quicker than he expected but he almost died tryin’.

On track’s like “Many Men,” we heard those nine shots ring out. Nine slugs entering his body, one lodged in his cheek. Miraculously, he lived to tell the story. Then he tied his white du-rag, put on his wife beater, followed by his black bulletproof vest, next he iced out a few diamond crosses, plus the flooded G-Unit chain which still spins today. Lastly, a good pair of jeans footed with Reebok G-Unit sneakers.

Witnessing his rise, a whole generation of people grew up with his music. With this in mind, when a Trinidadian news outlet reported “50 Cent” had been shot and killed the Internet went into a frantic state. In addition to the slaying, two men were wounded and are listed in critical condition.

It turns out, the deceased man was known as “50 Cent.” His real name is Randy Woods. 37-year-old Woods was gunned down at about 11:15 AM Thursday morning along Coconut Drive, Morvant.

31-year-old Hassan Mohammed and an identified male remain in critical condition. Although the news outlet made it clear the victim was not Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, concerned fans were compelled to ask if he was alive or dead.

Fif is doing fine, a quick look at his Instagram shows him touring across London. Already he has made stops in Manchester and Dublin. Of course, Fif finds humor in every situation and he addressed the murder report via IG. Thankfully his next show is still on schedule. Rest in peace to the departed and prayers to the other victims.

 

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