The HYPE Report: Coronavirus Threatening 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Raf Simons as Prada's New Co-Creative Director and More

Also discussing the 5Pointz graffiti lawsuit and the upcoming ‘Candyman’ trailer.

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The HYPE Report: Coronavirus Threatening 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Raf Simons as Prada's New Co-Creative Director and More
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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.

This week, Mikey sits down with editors Nia Groce, Jake Silbert, Isaac Rouse and Keith Estiler. Topics include: Coronavirus threatening the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Prada assigning Raf Simons as Co-Creative Director, the upcoming Candyman movie and 5Pointz developers paying $6.8 Million USD to graffiti artists.

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This episode features references to the following:
06:44 – Raf Simons x Prada
13:03 – Candyman
18:30 – 5Pointz Graffiti
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The HYPE Report: Coronavirus Threatening 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Raf Simons as Prada’s New Co-Creative Director and More

Also discussing the 5Pointz graffiti lawsuit and the upcoming ‘Candyman’ trailer.