JOOPITER Releases "On Another Planet: The Collection of Kid Cudi" for Auction

...heavy heavy heavy on my grizzle.

Now live for global bidding, Joopiter x Kid Cudi presents his personally sourced collection of fashion, jewelry pieces, sneakers, objects and more.  

This collection represents many eras of both my personal life and career, particularly how art and fashion influenced me over the years.  Each piece holds a special meaning to me and I hope that they instill this inspiration into the next owner.  

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: Yaddiya "HOYA$" Georgetown Pop-Up

Washington D.C's own, Justin "Yaddiya" Johnson, hosted a pop-up shop and record release party for his new album, HOYA$.  The celebration was held at Yaddiya's 1223 Potomac Gallery art space in the busy streets of Georgetown.   Serenaded with sounds from his new album on loop and classic Georgetown basketball games projected on tv screens, the event featured art from "Hoya Paranoia: Black America's Team" with pieces by Jermaine "jET" Carter, Corey Ramon Gibson, and Krown Aim.

Here's a walk through my lens... 

Janie and Jack Introduce Serena Williams Children's Fashion Collection

Serena has been our dream partner since the moment she became a mother.  We were so excited when we first saw her dress (her daughter) Olympia in Janie and Jack at Wimbledon.

- Parnell Eagle, President/Chief Commercial Officer of Janie and Jack

Designed for children from infant to age 12, each piece is colored in neutrals, pink, white, and shades of orange and yellow.  They extend in-store up to size 8 and available up to size 12 online.  

Pharrell x Moët & Chandon Unveil Birthday-Themed Collection

The best part about a birthday are the people who want to 

celebrate it with you.
-Pharrell Williams

The man of many hats, including Louis Vuitton Creative Director, teamed up with Moët & Chandon for an exclusive birthday-themed collection.  Each bottle features a custom sleek design— the Limited Edition (simple and elegant), the Bow Capsule (oversized fabric bow that also doubles as a brooch), and the Jewel Masterpiece (where the name speaks for itself).

{Personal Post} PHOTOS: "Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy" Exhibition | New York, NY

Part Two of {Personal Post} PHOTOS: "Ice Cold : An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" | New York, NY

...later that cool January day, after a little shopping x eating x roaming, I headed over to the Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy exhibit.  A vibrant colorful funhouse of carnival attractions stemming from the 1987 Luna Luna amusement park in Hamburg, Germany.  Featured artists included Jean-Michel Basquiat, Arik Brauer, Salvador Dalí, Sonia Delaunay, Monika GilSing, Keith Haring, André Heller, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and Kenny Scharf.  In addition, there were live costumed dancers, interactives, and an overlook 'Butterfly Bar'.  I was very specific with the photos I snapped here.  The magic always lies in the details.

Walk through the story...

Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt Album Will Be Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame

 Music has the unique power to shape culture and mark moments in time. Each inducted recording reflects that spirit, and we’re excited to celebrate these impactful works, ensuring their legacies continue to inspire generations to come.

- Harvey Mason Jr./CEO of the Grammy Recording Academy.  

Politics as usual.

Jay-Z 's 'Reasonable Doubt' album will be inducted into this year's Grammy Hall Of Fame on May 16, 2025.  Released in 1996, 'Reasonable Doubt' is still revered as one of Hip-Hop's greatest albums and arguably (I've been in many debates) Jay-Z's best album.  

The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame serves as a vital bridge between music’s past and present, honoring recordings that have left a lasting mark on our cultural landscape.

- Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the Grammy Museum

Megan Thee Stallion's New Tequila Has Arrived

 I'm excited to share this labor of love with you all and hope you are inspired to enter your CHICAS ERA!

Hotties Drink Responsibly.  Owh.

As part of her 30th birthday celebration, Megan Thee Stallion launched a new brand.  Tequila!

Produced in Jalisco, Mexico, Chicas Divertidas arrives in two premium offerings of Blanco and Reposado.   Both benefit from the Arandas region volcanic soil and cool climate, which yields a naturally sweet agave.  

{Watch} ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT SPORT : A Short Film by. Gabriel Moses and Pharrell Williams

I didn’t go to film school or study photography. I’ve always had my own way of working, really trusted that, and stuck with it. My style is made up of all of the things that make me me.

-Gabriel Moses

Le Cinéma Club presents the exclusive online premiere of Gabriel Moses and Pharrell Williams 'ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT SPORT' film.  Running a little over 20 minutes, the film serves as a visual love letter of culture in Senegal.  The cinematography throughout is striking; fluidly following a story of life and emotions in Senegal's capital city, Dakar.  The film unexpectedly includes a new song from Pusha T- "Mike Tyson Blow to the Face".  Underlying puns peek.

I recently saw Pharrell's 'Piece by Piece' biopic and it was fan-tas-tic.  There was no doubt that he and Gabriel Moses creative minds worked favorably in their synergy.