The HYPE Report: Tekashi 69's Testimony, 'The Boondocks' Reboot on HBO Max and More

Our Editors also discuss KAWS’ latest exhibition and Patagonia’s climate strike.

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Brought to you by HYPEBEAST Radio, The HYPE Report is a weekly show that analyzes key cultural moments from the past week, with topics including fashion, footwear, music, tech, arts, gaming and more. Our host, Mikey Dabb, talks shop with HYPEBEAST editors across the globe to dissect these stories.

In this week’s episode, Mikey sits down with Art Editor Keith Estiler, Associate Editors Isaac Rouse and Jake Silbert and Video Producer Kareem Cooper to discuss this week’s buzzing news. Topics include: 6ix9ine’s testimony, The Boondocks reboot on HBO Max, KAWS’ “COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS” exhibition and Patagonia’s climate strike.

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This episode features references to the following:
00:19 – Tekashi 6ix9ine
13:41 – KAWS
20:58 – The Boondocks 
30:52 – Patagonia 
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Episode Transcript

The HYPE Report: Tekashi 69’s Testimony, ‘The Boondocks’ Reboot on HBO Max and More

Our Editors also discuss KAWS’ latest exhibition and Patagonia’s climate strike.