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Kendrick Lamar’s Microphone was Shut Down at Austin City Limits for Exceeding Time Limit

Recently, Kendrick Lamar discovered that even headline performers are not exempt from festival curfews. He was the last performer on a Friday night at Austin City Limits and was told about a curfew set for 10pm. A video shared by a fan at 10:02pm displayed Lamar continuing his performance, informing the audience, “They’re going to have to turn off my microphone because we’re not finished.” At 10:18pm, the festival officials did exactly that. Lamar responded with grace, bowing and sending the audience kisses before he left the stage a few minutes later.

Austin City Limits is one of Texas’s largest music festivals, featuring an impressive lineup of musical talent. The second day of the show includes performances from Rina Sawayama, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, and the Foo Fighters. Sunday’s lineup includes Hozier, GloRilla, and Mumford & Sons. Lamar is set to return for the second weekend of the festival. Other hip-hop artists performing at the festival include Lil (Friday) and Coi Leray (Saturday).

In other news, Lamar’s song “HUMBLE” received an unexpected cover by Italian rock band Måneskin, winners of Eurovision 2021. The band performed the cover during a show at Madison Square Garden in late September. Lead singer Damiano David told the crowd, “We cannot be the last rock band. But maybe we can be the first rap band,” before launching into their rendition of “HUMBLE”.

Nonetheless, not all accolades to Lamar have been met with approval. A televised karaoke contest in Poland stirred up controversy when a participant sang “HUMBLE” in blackface. The participant, Kuba Szmajkowski, was the winner of that episode of Your Face Sounds Familiar, which resulted in considerable online backlash.

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A Closer Look at the adidas Yeezy Slide “Salt”

While Yeezy releases wind down, with the adidas label recently announcing that it will halt releases of the Yeezy line in 2023, another Yeezy Slide release has surfaced on the 2024 sneaker calendar. Indulge in a closer look at the Yeezy Slide “Salt,” model slated to drop in 2024.

With optimal comfort at the forefront, the green/gray-hued “Salt” slide is constructed from a single piece of injected EVA foam and boasts a signature wide strap covering most of the footbed. Subtle adidas branding is stamped on the footbed as well, with the model’s signature horizontal grooves along the outsole. The “Salt” colorway is just one slide model that is expected to be released next year. Check out the surfaced photos in the gallery above.

The adidas Yeezy Slide “Salt” runs for $75 USD, and is expected to drop sometime during 2024. Stay tuned for official images and more updates as they surface.

Elsewhere in the footwear world, Satisfy and HOKA have collaborated on a Clifton LS pack for the Fall/Winter 2023 season.

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Nike Air Max 90 Surfaces in “Multi-Color Corduroy”

Nike has expanded its “Multi-Color Corduroy” collection with the introduction of the Air Max 90, adding a textured flair to this iconic silhouette. Following the previous release on the Nike Air Max 97 in July, this refreshing blend of hues and styles now graces another classic model.

The Air Max 90 iteration showcases a complete corduroy construction, featuring a color palette that includes black, bronzine, red stardust, and cedar. The upper is meticulously assembled using vibrant, multicolored corduroy fabrics that extend seamlessly to the tongue. To create a striking contrast to the multicolored scheme, black accents are incorporated into the laces, mesh inner lining, Max Air cushioning, and logos. The shoe is elegantly perched atop a white midsole, complemented by a black rubber outsole, culminating in a well-rounded and aesthetically pleasing design.

The Nike Air Max 90 “Multi-Color Corduroy” is now available at select retailers and online on Nike’s official platform, retailing for $140 USD.

For those seeking a sleek alternative, the New Balance 580 GORE-TEX has recently debuted in a sophisticated “Black Magnet” iteration. Don’t miss out on the fusion of style and functionality offered by this latest release.