Month: May 2021

The Weeknd released After Hours back in 2019, but despite its age, the album continues to have a significant impact on popular music: Last week, a new Ariana Grande-featuring version of “Save Your Tears” found its way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Now, on the chart dated May 15, the single remains in the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week.

As a reminder, some trivia from when the song first topped the charts last week: “Save Your Tears” is the sixth No. 1 song for both The Weeknd and Grande, following “Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills,” “Starboy,” “Heartless,” and “Blinding Lights” for the former and “Thank U, Next,” “7 Rings,” “Stuck With U,” “Rain On Me,” and “Positions” for the latter. Also, After Hours the first album to yield three No. 1 singles since Drake’s Scorpion did so in 2018. Grande is also just the second artist with three No. 1 duets following Paul McCartney: Grande’s “Stuck With U” and “Rain On Me” are collaborations with Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, respectively.

Elsewhere on the chart, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s Silk Sonic single “Leave The Door Open” continues to hover around the top at No. 2, Billie Eilish’s “Your Power” premieres at No. 9, and The Kid Laroi and Miley’s Cyrus’ “Without You” rises to its new peak at No. 10.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

One of Hollywood’s biggest stars has cut ties with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Shortly after it was announced that NBC will not air the Golden Globes due to the HFPA’s lack of diversity, including not a single Black member, Deadline reported that Tom Cruise has “delivered back” his Golden Globe trophies. The actor won Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for Born on the Fourth of July, Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Jerry Maguire, and Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for Magnolia.

“Sources said this just happened, as the Golden Globes house of cards continues to crumble and NBC cancelled next year’s broadcast. Cruise becomes the latest star to speak out, including Netflix, Amazon, and NBC among others over the slow crawl the organization is making to reform its lack of diversity,” the Deadline report reads.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is a small group of international journalists that decide the Golden Globes nominees and winners every year.

Scarlett Johansson has also spoken out against the HFPA, calling it an organization that “was legitimized by the likes of Harvey Weinstein to amass momentum for Academy recognition, and the industry followed suit. Unless there is necessary fundamental reform within the organization, I believe it is time that we take a step back from the HFPA and focus on the importance and strength of unity within our unions and the industry as a whole.” The Black Widow actress also said that she’s faced “sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment.”

(Via Deadline)

Is society evolves, it seems mental health and the upkeep of it become a more and more important and valued topic. For example, May is Mental Health Month and the Child Mind Institute has launched “Getting Better Together,” which they describe as “a campaign featuring inspiring, homemade videos from celebrities sharing their personal stories to support kids who are especially struggling during the pandemic and lend a powerful voice to help eliminate stigma, inspire hope, and encourage kids to ask for help.” Now, they’ve gotten Bebe Rexha on board.

Rexha shared a quick video for the campaign, in which she touches on her own mental health journey and offers suggestions for those having a tough time. She says, “I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression and mental illness since I was super young and it’s something I’m very vocal about. And the one thing that has gotten me through is definitely therapy and talking to friends and family and music. So if you’re going through a rough time right now and you really need somebody to speak to, especially during this pandemic, I would highly suggest a therapist, working out, meditating, talking to friends, painting, riding a bike, or even going for a walk.”

The organization describes itself on its website, “The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.”

Watch Rexha’s video above.

Bebe Rexha is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Every good stoner knows there’s a type of cannabis consumption for every occasion. Sex, sleep, creativity — there’s a weed for that. And with more brands on the legal market than ever before and celebrities racing to enter the space with high-end white labeled offerings, finding the smokable, edible, dab-able, etc. to fit your mood takes some effort.

Especially if you’re an “enhancement smoker,” like Jon Stewart’s character in Half Baked. Someone who “thinks marijuana makes every activity that much better.” Because it means you’ve got a lot of situations that you need to find the right weed for.

You know who else is an enhancement smoker? Me.

I believe that at the right dose and with the right delivery method there’s a sweet spot where most of life can be more enjoyable thanks to the presence of cannabinoids. And since I’ve been developing my various methods of enhancement for years now, I thought it might be time to share a few. Below you’ll find 20 occasions for getting high, paired with 20 different cannabis products that are guaranteed to provide an elevated experience.

For Your Evenings at the Dog Park — Dogwalkers Pre-Rolls

Dogwalkers cannabis pre-rolls are made from flower harvested at peak freshness, expertly packed, twisted, and weighed to ensure quality and consistency. Dogwalkers pre-rolls are intentionally sized to offer optimal experience for a range of needs. The 0.35g Mini Dog comes in a five-pack of pre-rolls, or choose the more robust 0.75g Big Dog single format pre-roll.

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These are ideal for those longer spacey, daydreaming walks with your pup. Or cat. No judgment.

For A Good Hair Day — Frigg’s Attuning Hair Potion

This multifunctional oil is designed for dry, itchy scalps and for dry hair that needs a moisture boost. It’s also great for those who wear tight hairstyles or use intense chemical processes on their hair. Rich in antioxidants and the Omega 3-6-9 complex, it combines eight responsibly sourced botanical oils. 300-milligrams CBD and CBG are intended to target inflammation and soothe the scalp.

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This good-for-everything oil can be used as a hair mask, scalp oil, strand oil, scalp scrub (with salt or sugar), or for hair extension care.

To Flex With The Best Weed — Connected’s Slow Lane Cultivar

Connected is easily one of the top cannabis brands in California. Slow Lane, one of their best strains and the first to win the best indoor prize at the 2021 Emerald Cup, is a pair between Connected’s Biscotti and Sugar Cone strains. Think of a Ferrero Rocher — in a joint.

The first pull is creamy and heavy — that’s from the Sugar cone — and the second is smooth and savory, thanks to the Biscotti. This strain is purple through and through, in look, smell, and taste.

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Overall, this strain provides a deep body high that will leave your eyelids heavy and your body sinking into the couch. That’s a good thing. There’s a euphoric head high, too, if you’re not too mellow to notice it.

When You Are Out For The Day and Not Sure Where You’ll End Up — Hervé Le Mirage

Le Mirage is the French company Hervé’s newest line of sublingual hard candies that are 100% vegan, gluten-free, have no sugar added, and are just 2 calories per serving. Le Mirage comes in 25mg THC Only Sour collection in sour green apple, sour cherry, and sour peach and their premium 25mg THC & 25mg CBD Full Spectrum Line in Peppermint. Each dose of Le Mirage is 5 mg and comes in a strip of hard candy that is notched, easily dosable, and resealable.

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Its sleek packaging and hard candy appearance make the Le Mirage line ideal for people on the go. They are discreet but pack a punch and are able to be layered for higher dosing, should the day’s events kick into high gear.

For When You Want To Feel Like a Hippie — Barbari Herbal Blends

Barbari makes high-quality effect-based botanical blends to be smoked or steeped in tea on their own or to be mixed with cannabis. Barbari’s Herbal Blend Car Sex, for example, is made with white sage and mullein, two herbs that, when smoked, have relaxing effects but also can be used to reduce respiratory inflammation and are known to help soothe the sinuses (allergies, anyone?).

A bonus? The herbs also taste delicious.

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For anyone looking for a different kind of high with more muted effects, smoking cannabis and other herbals is the move. The tastes and smells offer a break from smoking just straight flower all the time.

For a Painting, Pottery, or Any Kind of Visual Art Experience — Canndescent Create Pre-Rolls

When it’s time to get creative, like when painting or doing pottery, find a muse in Canndescent’s Create pre-rolled joints. The brand, which produces high-quality indoor flower that is labeled according to feeling, rather than a cheeky strain name or anything else, releases few details about the genetics behind the flower.

But rest assured that Canndescent’s Create strain produces an engaging but uplifting high that gets the mind and body moving.

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These pre-rolls are available in single effect 1-gram or single effect mini pre-roll six-pack boxes.

For When You Want To Feel Fancy — Her Highness Grindzilla grinder

Her Highness, which boasts a full-THC line in California as well as CBD and accessories lines, makes a high fashion gold electroplated grinder that’s fit for a queen. Gold lizards snake together on the top and a geometric, industrial shape give it some edge. It has a kief catcher, too, as all the best grinders do. This is for grinding and rolling in high style.

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In addition to being beautiful, it’s also easy to clean, thanks to the electroplating. Just stick it in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes, and everything falls off.

For When You’re Ready To Get Your First Post-Pandemic Massage — Papa & Barkley’s 1:3 Releaf Body Oil

Papa & Barkley’s fast-absorbing, lightweight Releaf Body Oil has a 1:3 ratio of CBD to THC, feels smooth on skin and works to reduce muscle tension. The therapeutic blend of essential oils is combined with full-spectrum cannabinoids that leverage the natural power of the whole plant.

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This oil is perfect for localized topical joint care or broad coverage to massage into and soothe aching muscles or the whole body.

For When You Want to Smoke Weed, But Not Really — Ladies of Paradise Lady Jays Hemp Joints

Manufactured and co-branded in association with handpicked Oregon growers, Lady Jays is a line of CBD and CBG pre-rolls and flower from the ever-stylish Ladies of Paradise creative agency. These joints won’t get you high but they do provide a nice cigarette replacement, as well as a good excuse to take a midday break without worrying about the effects. Three cents from every purchase is donated to various nonprofits and charities that Ladies of Paradise supports, too.

Bottom line: For all the fun of smoking weed with none of the high (except for a relaxing effect), CBD and CBG joints, made from hemp, are the move.

For When You Want To Geek Out On Tech — Cloudious9 GRAVI7Y Bundle

The Cloudious9 GRAVI7y cannabis bundles combine two product groupings — the first of their kind to include consumption hardware and legally sold flower. The idea behind the was to bring the flower and gear shopping experiences together. They end up in the same place, so why not roll it up into one product bundle?

Shoppers have a choice of either three different strains of indoor or mixed-light flower, which is sold in one gram increments, and Cloudious9’s premium flower vaporizer or automated grinder.

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If you’re a more mobile person, get the vaporizer. For those who need their smoking process to be more streamlined, the automated grinder is the move.

When You’re Heading to the Farmer’s Market — Kanha Nano Vegan Gummies

Whether you’re true to the plant-based lifestyle or newly vegan, it can be hard to find treats that meet dietary restrictions. Kanha is one of the top-selling cannabis edibles in California and their Nano Vegan gummies are full-spectrum and vegan, making them one of the healthiest and tastiest edibles on the market.

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The gummies utilize fast-acting nanomolecular technology and maintain Kanha’s signature soft texture, so these are good for any last-minute adventures, like browsing a market.

For When Your Stash Bag is Your Actual Bag — Rogue Paq Ritual Case

Rogue Paq’s lambskin smell-proof stash bags are some of the most stylish and discreet in the biz. Missing any cheesy bells or whistles, the roll-up carrying case with a detachable zip bag carries like a clutch and is made in an androgynous style, which will appeal to all styles and sensibilities. The aptly-named Ritual Case is ideal for anyone who needs options — there’s plenty of room for papers, flower, tools, joints, a vaporizer, a lighter, and other smoking goodies.

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The bags also come customized–embossed with a cannabis leaf and a monogram are the most popular styles.

For When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night and Can’t Fall Back to Sleep — PLUS Sleep Cloudberry

Made with 5-milligrams THC, 1-milligram CBN, 1-milligram CBD, and 0.5-milligram melatonin per piece to engage the body’s endocannabinoid system and support natural circadian rhythms, these Plus gummies will help anyone fall into a deep restful sleep.

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Can’t stop scrolling Twitter? Pop one of these, drink a large glass of water (cannabis edibles can cause dehydration) and tuck yourself into bed.

For When You Feel Like Cooking…With Weed — Ardent FX

The Ardent FX can also be called the “Easy Bake cannabis oven.” This all-in-one, portable cannabis kitchen fully activates any plant material — like herb or hemp flower, kief, or concentrate — and has settings to infuse, cook and bake right inside. With the push of a button, the FX allows you to decarboxylate (the heating process that activates cannabinoids) THC, CBD, CBG and infuse oils, milks, and creams, and bake edibles.

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This odorless, extremely easy-to-use portable oven ensures that anyone, regardless of how good or bad they might be in the kitchen, can make their own edibles and oils.

For When You Want To Hang But You Don’t Want To Drink — ALT liquid cannabis drink mixer

ALT (Advanced Liquid Technology) is a liquid cannabis drink mixer designed to be added to any beverage of choice for a totally customizable experience, right down to the dosing. ALT is available in 5mg and 10mg formulations and allows the user to choose their perfect dose, thanks to the pre-measured markings on the side of each vial, and the 1mg dose control cap.

The high is potent and euphoric, with both head and body changes. The onset is quick, too — just 5-15 minutes, on average.

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Stick one of these vials in a pocket or bag and spike your own drink with liquid cannabis shots.

For When You Don’t Want to Smoke — PAX Labs Era Life

PAX Labs recently launched the Era Life, which was created for the on-the-go consumer. Similar to the popular Era device, the Era Life features a high-performing battery and an even sleeker design than the OG, if that’s possible.

Any PAX Era pods will also work with this device and it comes in four new colors: onyx, grass, blaze and indigo.

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Pax is one of the best portable vaporizer makers in the biz. Everything they make is worth a spin. This is easy to transport anywhere and almost looks like a Juul apparatus, meaning those who want to puff in peace can do so without inviting additional scrutiny.

For When You Want To Visit The Moon — Space Coyote Infused Joints

Space Coyote is a cannabis company in a groove all their own. Space Coyote’s infused joints combine high potency herb and delicious, out of this world extracts — diamonds, live resin, and hash are all possible options. Crafted for stoners by stoners, Space Coyote celebrates art, equality, and the psychedelic side of cannabis by engaging in collaborations with cultivators, extract brands, and artists.

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The high from a Space Coyote infused joint is intense — adding concentrates to anything kicks a normal high up several notches. Save this one for a special event when you want to feel out of this world.

For Watching TV — Dunder Splifflin Rolling Papers

Fans of The Office will love Dunder Splifflin’s cheeky rolling paper and accessories line, which riffs off of the name of the fictional paper company where the lovable crew of misfits works on-screen. For those who don’t like to roll, Dunder Splifflin also sells branded hoodies, grinders, dab tools, and rolling trays.

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There’s nothing better than getting in character sometimes, but dressing up as an office worker just to watch TV is admittedly not all that fun after a while. Roll one up Michael Scott-style and sink into the couch, instead.

For When You Want to Have Sex — Humboldt Apothecary’s Love Potion No. 7

THC is a vasodilator, which means it widens blood vessels and increases blood flow. That just happens to also be the physical process that creates an orgasm, especially for those with vaginas. Love potions may or may not be real, but this tincture is one of the best stabs at one.

Humboldt Apothecary’s Love Potion No. 7, which is taken orally or can be applied to genitals directly, increases euphoria and supports blood flow to the nether regions, resulting in higher physical arousal and potentially stronger and longer-sustained orgasms. There is 250mg THC in the bottle, total, which works out to about 8.4mg per dropper. For those who need help dulling pain, there is also a CBD option.

Additional botanicals provide a tingling feeling, also heightening arousal.

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Using this oil on genitals will not result in a high, but it will result in increased sensation. Taking it orally will definitely give you a buzz, depending on your tolerance. Choose your own sex adventure with this versatile oil.

For When You Want To Freshen Up — Kin Slips sublingual strips

Kin Slips’ sublingual strips, which come in 10-packs of 5-milligram film squares akin to Listerine strips, are a nice way to get stoned without needing to smoke or vape. They also come without the sugar-punch or slow onset time of an edible, but with all the same effects. These translucent strips are intended to be placed under the tongue for fast absorption — usually within minutes.

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The best part? These leave a minty taste in the mouth. Combining hygiene with a mellow high is a winning combination.

Things just went from bad to worse for the Hollywood Foreign Press Associations as NBC has officially announced that it will not air the Golden Globes awards show in 2022 until the embattled association enacts its promised reforms. Following accusations of racism and a significant diversity problem (along with questionable financial practices) the HFPA has been under intense scrutiny thanks to an expose from the LA Times that triggered the outing of former HFPA president Phil Berk, who was previously accused of sexually assaulting actor Brendan Fraser.

While the association has offered up a list of reforms it plans to enact, NBC is giving the Golden Globes a year off to see if the HFPA can get its act together. If if it does, the awards show will return in 2023. Via Variety:

“We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform,” NBC said in a statement. “However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right. As such, NBC will not air the 2022 Golden Globes. Assuming the organization executes on its plan, we are hopeful we will be in a position to air the show in January 2023.”

NBC’s announcement arrives on the heels of several public moves to pressure the HFPA to clean its house. WarnerMedia, Amazon, and Netflix have all announced boycotts of the Golden Globes, specifically over concerns that the HFPA’s list of reforms does not go far enough. Celebrities are also getting in the act. Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo have signed statements encouraging the HFPA to honor its motto of “Unity Without Discrimination of Religion or Race,” while Tom Cruise has made perhaps the biggest move by returning all three of his Golden Globe trophies in protest on Monday.

(Via Variety)

The last 40 years of the Los Angeles Lakers will get highlighted in an upcoming docuseries from Hulu. The nine-part project, which currently does not have a name, is slated to be released sometime in 2022 and will be executive produced by Jeanie Buss; Antoine Fuqua; Haven Entertainment’s Kevin Mann, Michael Mann, and Brendan Bragg; Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman of the Los Angeles Media Fund; and Lakers executive Linda Rambis.

The series will begin in 1979, the year that Jerry Buss took over ownership of the Lakers, and run through last year’s championship in the NBA’s Orlando Bubble. Per a release, a number of current and former players and coaches — including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Phil Jackson, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley, and Shaquille O’Neal — will be interviewed as part of the project.

“When Dr. Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he sat alone at center court of the Forum and thought of all the possibilities,” Buss said in a statement. “But even in his wildest dreams, my father could not have imagined what the next decades would bring for our organization, our league and our city of Los Angeles. I am thrilled that the true story of the Lakers will finally be shared with the world — and that we are in such capable hands with Hulu and Antoine, a director whose storytelling I’ve admired for years.”

“We are proud to bring this docuseries to the world and shed light on the legendary history of the Lakers,” Fuqua said in the same statement. “This expansive look into one of the greatest sports franchises of all time is a project we all feel deeply passionate about.”

At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Lil Nas X was nominated for six awards and he ended up winning a couple, taking home the prizes for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video (both for “Old Town Road”). Of the four losses, the one that hurt him the most was Record Of The Year, which went to “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish (who notably won all four major Grammys that year) instead of his own “Old Town Road.” In a new cover story for British GQ Style, the rapper admits that initially, he was jealous of Eilish for her win and thought it wasn’t “fair” that his record-breaking single didn’t get the award.

He said that as Eilish accepted the award, he thought, “Damn, but how? I have the biggest song. That isn’t fair.” Months later while in lockdown, though, he reflected on that evening and found a different point of view. He said, “I put all that energy I was feeling onto her. It became jealousy that wasn’t warranted. You have the longest-running number one song, why the f*ck are you jealous about this award? We are already so blessed. Even if you don’t have these things, you’re here. You’re still alive. You exist. You shouldn’t have any reason to be jealous.”

Read the full feature here.

Cardi B is an example of the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” facet of the American dream that many conservatives preach. Through hard work and dedication, Cardi went from side-hustling as a stripper to becoming one of the biggest celebrities of our time. But despite her self-made status, her sexually-liberated persona is apparently enough to piss people off.

From Fox News hosts to right-wing commentators, conservatives love attempting to use Cardi to push their agenda and so-called culture war, and responding to their critics has recently become the rapper’s part-time job. Regardless of countless attempts to disparage her, Cardi never lets her name be slandered without putting up a fight.

Though it was released nearly a year ago, Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” continues to dominate conservative conversations about morality, femininity, and for some reason, Dr. Seuss. But Cardi’s lasting debate with right-wingers started well before the release of her infamously raunchy video. Here’s a timeline of conservatives’ many feuds with the rapper.

January 24, 2018 — Ben Shapiro drags “Bodak Yellow”

One of the first of many incidents of Cardi becoming the source of conservative media attention happened in early 2018 after her diamond-certified track “Bodak Yellow” took off. The song was actually released the year prior, but because many women used the song’s lyrics in protest posters at the Women’s March, the track was finally put on Ben Shapiro’s radar. He analyzed the lyrics line-by-line in a cringe-worthy video and attempted to use her own lyrics against her.

January 20, 2019 — Tomi Lahren sparks a Twitter fight with Cardi

Fox News contributor and conservative political pot-stirrer Tomi Lahren decided to spark a Twitter debate with Cardi after the rapper made anti-Trump comments. Tagging Cardi in a tweet, Lahren sarcastically quipped that the rapper was the latest “genius political mind” to endorse the Democrats, but Cardi didn’t let the slight go unanswered. Cardi responded by telling Lahren she was “blinded by racism,” and that Trump’s actions were actually “destroying” the country she claims to love.

January 22, 2019 — Cardi B defends City Girls amid conservative backlash

Cardi isn’t the only female rapper to face criticism over a raunchy video. When City Girls released their viral “Twerk” video, it was instantly criticized by pearl-clutchers who couldn’t stand the fact that some women feel empowered by showing off their bodies. After a conservative questioned what the song does to “empower” women, Cardi chimed in and came to City Girls’ defense.

June 18, 2020 — Conservatives pull Cardi into a conversation about Aunt Jemima

When the Aunt Jemima brand was discontinued to to it’s proliferation of problematic racial archetypes, Cardi was somehow pulled into the conversation. One critic posed the question, “Aunt Jemima is degrading to Black women but Cardi B isn’t?” In response, Cardi stood up for herself while also speaking truth to the controversy in a since-deleted tweet. “Why you conservative Republicans always use my name to get viral tweets?” she wrote. “‘Cause how me & Aunt Jemima correlate? Aunt Jemima is degrading because it’s a symbol that implies black women are only good to be massa servant or cookin’ nanny — THATS WHY!”

July 31, 2019 — Candace Owens challenges Cardi to a debate

Conservative contributor Candace Owens has recently become one of the most vocal critics of Cardi. After the rapper showed her public support of Bernie Sanders, Owens offered her $250,000 to join her in a political debate. But Cardi had the perfect response. “Why don’t you use that 250k for a charity that will be more helpful,” she asked.

August 7, 2020 — Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion release the “WAP” video

After Cardi and Megan dropped their internet-breaking “WAP” visual, several conservative politicians thought it best to offer their less-than-nuanced takes about the video. One conservative congressional candidate from California, who said he “accidentally” heard the song, tweeted that Cardi and Megan are “what happens when children are raised without God and without a strong father figure.” He also noted that it wanted to make him “pour holy water” on his ears.

August 10, 2020 — Ben Shapiro reads the “WAP” lyrics

In the days following release of the “WAP” video, Ben Shapiro decided it was best to, like with her song “Bodak Yellow,” unpack “WAP” line-by-line. He read each lyric, infamously referring to p*ssy as “the p-word,” and calling the song “really really really vulgar.”

August 18, 2020 — “WAP” was used to promote a Republican boat party

After days of hearing right-wing criticisms of “WAP,” Cardi decided to do some trolling of her own. She stumbled across a video of a bunch of teenagers attending a Trump-supporting boat party which co-opted her track “WAP.” But Cardi expressed her disapproval after catching wind of the video. “I’m callin the fbi on this festivity,” she wrote. “They are not quarantining”

August 19, 2020 — Tucker Carlson loses it over “WAP”

Since nearly every other conservative thinker was offended by Cardi’s “WAP” video, Tucker Carlson didn’t want to be left out. Carlson absolutely lost it in a segment on his show he dedicated to the track, where he moaned about the salacious lyrics and tried to argue that it’s hurting children. “Ask yourself, above all, and ask it more than once — What is this doing to our kids?” he said. “The people pushing it are clearly trying to hurt your children. Why is nobody pushing back?”

September 7, 2020 — Candace Owens calls Cardi “illiterate”

When Cardi was able to score an interview with the then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, conservatives weren’t happy. Candace Owens, in particular, used the interview to promote her own political views. She along with calling Cardi “illiterate,” Owens said “her music and platform contributes to the disintegration of black culture and values.” But Cardi continued to assert that her no. 1 single actually proves she’s able to use her massive following to encourage young people to vote.

December 2, 2020 — Cardi takes credit for Candice Owens’ popularity

Candace Owens’ many tiffs with Cardi led the rapper to conclude that their feuds only give Owens more of a following. Explaining why she decided to join OnlyFans, Cardi said: “There are certain things that I want to get more personal on, and I don’t want to get on Instagram Live and talk about it because blogs are gonna chop it up. There’s certain people I want to curse out, but I don’t want to give them clout. For example, when me and Candace Owens got into an argument, I gave that b*tch 2 million followers.”

Jan 4, 2021 — Cardi defends shielding Kulture’s ears from “WAP”

While on an Instagram Live, Cardi was blasting her track “WAP” until she noticed that her young daughter Kulture had snuck into the room. Cardi frantically turned the song off due to its explicit nature, which apparently rubbed people the wrong way. One person asked, “So ya daughter cant listen to it but everybody else’s daughter can?” Cardi quipped back that she makes music for adults — not kids. “Parents are responsible on what their children listen too or see,” she wrote. “I’m a very sexual person but not around my child just like every other parent should be.”

March 16, 2021 — Tucker Carlson names Cardi B’s Grammys performance an attack on “American values”

If the “WAP” visual didn’t give conservatives enough to complain about, Cardi and Megan gave an equally-raunchy 2021 Grammys performance of the song. To discuss the issue, Carlson tapped infamous Cardi hater Candace Owens to break down the set. During their segment, Carlson calls the performance “sinister” and expresses his concern for children — all while repeatedly airing clips of the performance. “This is starting to me to seem like it’s not even left or right, it’s not a political issue,” he said. “This seems like an attack on American values, American traditions, and you’re actually actively trying to make children aspire to things that are grotesque.”

March 15, 2021 — Cardi was brought into a conversation about the Dr. Seuss book ban

Dr. Seuss Enterprises decided to pull six books from publishing this year due to racist imagery. Though the decision had nothing to do with rap music, Cardi was pulled into the conversation by a conservative who somehow thought that kids are being taught “WAP” in schools. Just like the Aunt Jemima controversy the year prior, Cardi was made to defend herself while also educating people on why the books were offensive in the first place. “I get it wap might be a lil vulgar but stop comparing a sensual song to books that has RACIST content,” she wrote back.

April 22, 2021 — A conservative legislator brought up Cardi on the floor of the House of Representatives

Another day, another conservative partially blaming Cardi for “the moral decline of America.” Using the rapper’s Grammys performance as an example, Wisconsin Representative Glenn Grothman complained about the FCC’s regulations. “I received complaints in my office, and rightfully so, about Cardi B and the Grammys,” he said on the floor of the House of Representatives. “They wonder why we are paying the FCC if they feel that this should be in living rooms across the nation.”

Cardi, of course, put things into perspective: “I think we all been on the edge this week since we seen police brutality back to back including watching one of the biggest case in history go down DUE to police brutality but wait ! This is wat state representative decide to talk about.”

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

A few weeks back, rumors began swirling that Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer could be headed towards a reunion in Jacksonville, one that would see the former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback moving to tight end. Things quieted down a bit after that news first hit the Twitterverse, but on Monday, a report indicated that Tebow is going to get a chance with the Jaguars.

Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network brought word that the two sides are closing in on a one-year deal, and while it is “a long shot” that he’ll make the 53-man roster, Tebow is going to get the opportunity to play under his old coach at the University of Florida again.

Tebow had a prolific collegiate career, but struggled to parlay that into doing too much in the NFL. His up-and-down 2011 campaign with the Denver Broncos was his only sustained stretch as a starting quarterback, and from there, he bounced around on rosters as a backup and practice squads before leaving the league altogether in 2015. Tebow attempted a baseball career within the New York Mets organization but retired earlier this year.

It is hard to believe there is not a better free agent tight end out there than Tebow, who turns 34 later this year and has never played the position before, but Meyer ostensibly values this relationship enough to give him a chance. Whether or not Tebow can do anything with this chance remains to be seen.

HBO has announced the release date for its new limited series, The White Lotus. Set in an exclusive Hawaiian resort, the series is described as a social satire from Enlightened creator Mike White and is boasting one heck of a stacked cast: Murray Bartlett (Looking), Connie Britton (Nashville), Jennifer Coolidge (2 Broke Girls), Alexandra Daddario (True Detective), Fred Hechinger (Eighth Grade), Jake Lacy (Girls), Brittany O’Grady (Little Voice), Natasha Rothwell (Insecure), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) and Steve Zahn (Treme).

From the official synopsis:

Among the employees at The White Lotus are the fastidious resort manager Armond (Bartlett), who, after a sudden trauma, begins a dramatic downward spiral – and the down-to-earth spa manager, Belinda (Rothwell) who gets taken on an emotional roller coaster ride by a needy guest. The vacationers include the Mossbacher family – Nicole (Britton), a successful type-A exec, who can’t help but treat her family like disobedient employees; her husband, Mark (Zahn), dealing with both an embarrassing health crisis and a terminal inferiority complex; their teenaged son, Quinn (Hechinger), a socially awkward gamer, experiencing the wonder of nature for the very first time; their daughter, Olivia (Sweeney), and her friend, Paula (O’Grady), sharp-tongued college sophomores who cast a sardonic eye on the lifestyles and belief systems of everyone around them.

According to HBO, the limited series will follow guests at the resort, but “with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel’s cheerful employees and the idyllic locale itself.”

The White Lotus premieres Sunday, June 11 on HBO and HBO Max.