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April 2, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 24: Singer J. Cole performs onstage at Staples Center on August 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

J.Cole, Dreamville Drops Surprise ‘D-Day’ Mixtape

Days before the second-ever Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, the label’s family teamed up for an epic mixtape drop. J.Cole teased the project via tweet on Thursday. Dreamville tapped DJ Drama for the mixtape, which features every artist on the label, plus features from 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg, and many more. Boardroom has all the details. 

Nike Unveils the Air Jordan 12 Golf Low

The Masters may be a tradition unlike any other, but this year, some of the game’s greatest golfers may be sporting new fly footwear. Nike unveiled its newest golf project this week, the Air Jordan 12 Golf Low. The shoe will debut online at Nike at a $220 price point in advance of the Masters teeing off in August next weekend. 

Zerocool, ‘Jackass’ Link for Trading Card Collection

Johnny Knoxville and the boys have gotten into a lot of hijinx through the years. From the TV show to the movie franchise, there are countless moments that are impossible to forget. Now the Jackass crew is teaming up with Josh Luber’s zerocool for a new trading card set, Variety exclusively reported on Saturday. The 9,500 packs will go up for auction on Apr 5.

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After Punching Ticket to World Cup, the USMNT Finds Out Their Fate

We are just under eight months away from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. With the field solidified – and the USMNT securing its spot – FIFA conducted the event’s draw on Friday. The United States will be part of Group B, alongside England, Iran, and Wales/Scotland/Ukraine, the final spot will be decided in June. At this time, FanDuel has Brazil as the favorite to lift the cup at +500.

Rip Hamilton, Hakim Warrick Team up with 19nine for Vintage NIL Collection

NIL deals are just one of the storylines humming throughout this year’s March Madness tournament. While student-athletes are finally able to secure the bag, some stars of years gone by are figuring out ways to retroactively cash in on their name, image, and likeness. In the spirit of nostalgia, UConn great Rip Hamilton and Syracuse’s Hakim Warrick are teaming up with 19nine to launch a vintage NIL collection. The project includes merch featuring in-game snaps. 

Lizzo Announces Shapewear Line Yitty

Following in the footsteps of the success of SKIMS and Savage X Fenty, Lizzo is ready to take her place in the shapewear industry. On Friday, the multi-talented debuted her new line, Yitty. The collection is a collaboration with Kate Hudson’s athleisure brand, Fabletics, and will be available on April 12. 

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Bernadette Doykos

Bernadette Doykos is the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy at Boardroom. Before joining the team, her work appeared in ELLE. She previously served as the head of evaluation for a nonprofit where she became obsessed with systems and strategy and served as the curator of vibes and extinguisher of fires for the design thinking firm Stoked. She is constantly plotting a perfect tunnel ‘fit and a playlist for all occasions.