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Action Bronson’s Forthcoming PLANET FROG Album Comes With an Accompanying BAKLAVA Drop

After taking the Wheel of Fortune stage last week to formally reveal his eighth studio album, Action Bronson is revving up the PLANET FROG rollout as we near its Friday release date. Bam Bam Baklava brings his partnership with New Balance into the cut for the rollout, with a new earthy colorway of his collaborative New Balance 1890 model leading the merch lineup. New Balance isn’t the only collaborator getting in on the Baklava brigade; Oakley also steps into the forest for FROG, Bronson working with the eyewear imprint to craft a handful of sunglass silhouettes among other technical outerwear garments.

Drake Freezes the Whole DrakeRelated Website

Two weeks back, Drake‘s ICEMAN-specific website went through a total revamp. Now, we’re just 10 days out from ICEMAN‘s release and The Boy has made his next move … Freezing the entire DrakeRelated website. Even the studio.

Lelo Steps Into His Big Dog Era With New EP, Mastiff

New New Detroit is here. A quick six-songer, rising underground rapper Lelo continues to rep for his Midwest city on his latest studio EP. Dubbed Mastiff, the record’s run time is an easy 15-minute listen, with one feature from Apolloscase.

Jon Batiste Flexes Two Interpretations of the Met Gala Theme

Jon Batiste did not wait until he took to the Met Steps to show off his interpretation of this year’s theme. Batiste took the “Costume Art” exhibition to the streets of New York City for his pre-Met errands, stepping out of the Mark Hotel in a Superman graphic tee and jeans. The seemingly effortless fit was spearheaded by ERL, and paid tribute to artist Barkley L. Hendricks’ 1969 piece Icon for My Man Superman (Superman never saved any black people – Bobby Seale). For his formal opus, Batiste – who ended up being one of our best-dressed stars of the night – donned a regal, all-white, custom ERL Artisanal Look. Designed by Eli Russell Linnetz in collaboration with stylist Corey Stokes and Hendricks’ Estate, the look was a direct nod to Hendricks’ seminal 1976 painting, Steve. Read more here.

Baba Stiltz and Okay Kaya Run It Back for Blurb 2

Following up on 2025’s seven-track Blurb, Baba Stiltz and Okay Kaya have gotten back in the lab to cook up a successor record. Building on the foundations of last January’s Blurb comes another seven-song offering, billed as Blurb 2.

A$AP Rocky Pulled Up to the Met in DON’T BE DUMB PAVĒ NITEŌ Drip

The King of the Met Carpet made his stride onto his familiar territory once again, dressed to the nines and dripping more than ever. All of A$AP Rocky‘s custom ice was crafted in collaboration between his own jewelry label, PAVĒ NITEŌ, and the historic Venetian jeweler Codognato. The standout piece? The 18-carat-gold, enamel, and diamond-crusted Grim de la Grim necklace, which spotlights the rapper’s green-faced DON’T BE DUMB character, Grim. Grim also makes his way onto the Grim Ring, inspired by the green face of the witch from The Wizard of Oz, with pink hair curlers and a megaphone, with the final piece in the trifecta taking the shape of a Cross.

Ovrkast. Drops Off “PLAY THIS”

Hypetrak Magazine star Ovrkast. has lifted the veil on his second consistent single of 2026. On the heels of the Niontay-featuring “WATA” comes the Frankenstein-fronted “PLAY THIS,” the single Kast has been teasing on his socials – by way of images of the Mary Shelley-inspired cover art – for a couple of weeks now. Two tracks in less than a month? We’re hoping an album is in the works sometime soon…

Skepta’s Actual Tattoos Are All Over His Met Gala Look

Big Smoke is always one of our most anticipated carpet arrivals, known to pull out a super-clean, fresh-off-the-runway piece or a custom MAINS moment. For this year’s Met, Skepta showed out in one of our favorite looks of the evening, donning a custom Thom Browne suit that came embroidered with actual depictions of his real tattoos.

For The Carters, The Met Gala Is a Family Affair

As they typically are, all eyes were on Beyoncé this Met Gala. The 2026 Met Co-Chair made her grand return to the famed carpet after a full decade, bringing none other than JAY-Zand Blue Ivy with her. No notes.

Kevin Parker Just Created a New Instrument

Founded by Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker, Telepathic Instruments continues to push the needle on traditional audio equipment and instruments – specifically with its Orchid model. The instrument is getting a brand-new colorway coming next week, limited to just 3,000 units. Enter, the Clear Orchid: Arctic, a fully transparent, limited-edition offshoot. Read more here.