Wu-Tang Clan Sells Album for $2 Million

 

With a history of harnessing their own dynamic and fostering their own language, it was only a matter of time before they rocked the industry with futuristic thinking once again. This time in the form of a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album that made it into the hands of a future felon for a whopping $2 million.

When news came out about a single copy album being dropped by none other than Wu-Tang Clan, fans were chomping at the bits to hear the exclusive content. The rap group has made an influential name for themselves in the music industry over the past 30 years, with songs like “Protect Ya Neck,” “C.R.E.A.M,” “Gold,” and many more.

Wu-Tang Clan dropped their single copy album on March 26th, 2014. According to an interview with Forbes that was reported by Scluzay, the exclusive release of their album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin came in response to “music [being] economically and experientially devalued in a world of superficial streaming and data consumption.”

How Much Does It Cost Beyonce To Stay In Paris?

 

Beyoncé is one of the most recognizable people on the planet. She’s been in the public eye since she was a teenager building her career and massive wealth. Though the singer lets fans in on to small glimpses of her life through Instagram, Beyoncé is also known for keeping her private life out of the spotlight.

South Africa’s Sharks Team Up With Roc Nation

 

The Sharks’ ground-breaking deal with American consortium MVM Holdings has been consolidated by a partnership announcement with Roc Nation, one of the world’s leading marketing companies that promotes the likes of massive singing sensations in Rihanna and Shakira.

The company was founded in 2008 by rapper legend Jay-Z and has offices in New York City, London, Nashville and Los Angeles, and it clearly has the expertise and marketing muscle to grow the Sharks into a global brand.

In the deal formalized a fortnight ago between MVM and the Sharks, New York lawyer Marco Masotti showed he has the financial clout to take the Sharks to a new level and in Roc Nation he has the tool to exhibit the Sharks on the international stage.

People Are Dying From The COVID-19 Vaccine

 

A California resident who was vaccinated against COVID-19 died just hours later — and authorities are trying to find out why.

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced the death and the investigation Saturday in a Facebook post, but gave few details.

The county, which is in the greater Sacramento area, was “recently notified” of the person’s death, the police said.

The person had tested positive for coronavirus in December and had been vaccinated just hours before their Jan. 21 death.

Homer Simpson x Doughnut Plant Team Up for Simpson’s Perfect Doughnut

 

KITH Treats has also teamed up with New York sweets purveyor Doughnut Plant to create Homer Simpson’s perfect doughnut. 

The straight of the show cake doughnut is coated with a fresh raspberry glaze on top and finished with a Madagascar vanilla bean glaze and rainbow sprinkles. Blended with KITH Treat’s vanilla ice cream, the doughnuts help make amazing ice cream swirl or a milkshake at all domestic Kith Treats flagships—Brooklyn, SoHo, Miami and Los Angeles until January 25. 

Classic yeast versions of the doughnut coming in special packaging will be available at Doughnut Plant’s LES, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Queens locations until January 24.

The Simpsons x KITH Team Up for Collection of Apparel and Accessories

 

Looking to start the new year off right, KITH has now revealed its latest partnership with The Simpsons.

Celebrating Matt Groening’s iconic animated sitcom, the team-up sees Ronnie Fieg‘s imprint put together a co-branded full collection of apparel and accessories inspired by Springfield’s residents and some of their most memorable moments. The show’s instantly recognizable animation offers the special range a distinct element of playfulness that carries the fun visual themes.

Popeye x Filson Team Up For Limited Edition Collection

 

After collaborating with Ford, Filson is back with another partnership, this time, featuring Popeye the Sailor Man graphics on select apparel and merchandise. The capsule is comprised of short-sleeve T-shirts, pullover hoodies, wool caps, pin sets and pint glass sets.

The heavy-duty cotton hoodie is adorned with a portrait of Popeye and his smoke pipe alongside C.C. Filson Co. text on the front and back portions. The wool cap also features an embroidered patch of the scrappy sailor on the crown. The cap is made of weather-resistant wool and is equipped with a three-inch pre-curved brim and adjustable leather backstops with bespoke brass buckles.

Dustin Poirier Defeats Conor McGregor

 

In a jaw-dropping second-round TKO, Dustin Poirier avenges his loss to Conor McGregor, making this the biggest win of his career so far.

The UFC lightweight contender shocks McGregor in a TKO win at 2:32 of the second round of Saturday night’s main event of UFC 257, hosted in Abu Dhabi. McGregor led the first round, landing several hard hooks to Poirier, snapping his head back but not hurting him enough to win the match.

In the second round, Poirier first weakens McGregor with kicks to the right calf, leaving him compromised. In a series of hard-punching combinations, McGregor’s highly anticipated return quickly becomes an unforgettable upset as Poirier delivers the closing righthand blow to drop McGregor. Poirier follows him to the ground, landing a couple more before the referee steps in and calls the match. This marks the first-ever KO or TKO loss in McGregor’s 13-year MMA career.