The bond between gamers is a special one.

In a short Facebook post, the Hapeville Police Department in Georgia shared that one of their officers recently surprised a young boy with a PlayStation.

Office Colleran was called to “remove a juvenile” from the area. However, when he arrived on the scene, the boy had revealed he only “wanted to do yard work: pulling weeds, cutting grass and trimming hedges to save up for a PlayStation.”

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The department praised the young man as being “polite, respectful and truthful,” and wrote that “Officer Colleran, a gamer himself, was impressed with the young man and thought he would help him reach his goal.”

The video below shows the sweet moment that Office Colleran appears with not only a new Ps5 gaming system waiting for the boy, but a “gift card to pay for the membership so he could play immediately.”

The boy’s reaction says it all:

“Officer Colleran made sure that this young man knew they would play on the same team online soon!” the post concluded.

Over in the comments section, people were delighted that the officer made the young man feel recognized for his efforts and were all around touched by the positive interaction.

Check out what folks had to say:

“Thank you Officer Colleran! What you just did for that young man is life changing. The caller should be embarrassed. Keep being awesome young man! There are plenty of our youth that could learn from your example. 💙🙏”

“I could not love this more. ❤️ Thank you Officer Colleran and friends for acknowledging this boy was doing absolutely nothing wrong! He was seeking work so he could get himself a PlayStation. Very kind gesture, Hapeville PD.”

“We need more people like this officer and this young man. It’s awesome to see a young person with a work ethic and an officer that takes time to be involved with his community. God bless you both.”

It’s disheartening enough to hear when good adults are treated poorly, but when someone does something unkind to a good kid…that’s a whole ‘nother level of soul-crushing. But when this does happen, people often step up to help, because at the end of the day, there’s still just as much, if not more, goodness left in humanity than there is bad. Certainly, many people would have responded the way Officer Colleran did.

Hope these two become the best of gaming buddies.

Kids say the darndest things, it’s true. But sometimes they write the darndest things, too.

Exhibit No. 1: This kid’s homemade swim lesson completion certificate for his brother.

In a video shared by faith-based influencer Barrett Bogan on Instagram, with a caption that reads, “Homemade certificates be like… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have NO words BAHAHAHA🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 To the PURE all things are pure yo! 🤣🤣🤣🤣,” we see a young child sharing a “pool certificate” he made for his brother Brighton in honor of his completing his swimming lessons.

So sweet, right? Only one problem—it doesn’t really say, “certificate.”

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In a wholesomely hilarious mixup of phonics, the darling kiddo not only spelled out two very clear f-bombs in all caps, but he dropped them both in the form of a common f-bomb phrase.

And to add even more adorableness to the mix, he calmly describes his creation to his parents in the video, innocently oblivious to the riotous laughter happening inside their heads.

To their credit, his folks keep it together on the outside—for the most part. We can see Mom having to turn away to stifle a giggle at the beginning, and Dad only laughs when he turns the camera on himself before uttering, “Thank you, Jesus.”

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Could they have explained to their son what was so funny about this? Sure. But as a parent, it’s hard when you’re caught off guard, especially when a child’s innocence is involved. They may not have wanted to or been prepared to explain the ins and outs of the f-word to their young son at that moment, and doing so would surely have detracted from the absolute sweetness of his gesture for his brother.

But the people of the internet, especially teachers, loved the unintentional bomb drop:

“As a teacher, he did well writing using known words and sounds. Good job buddy!” wrote @seagoddess76.

As a teacher he gets an A+ for sounding out ALL those words😂😂😂,” shared @queenbee_111.

“As a teacher, this is something we see all the time,” added @gracedbygrit. “As students learn phonetic sounds and apply those sounds in writing (encoding) they will often make other words, most often ones that are profane, without realizing it. When they read it they are only focusing on the sounds the letters make not the resulting incidental order of them that may form other words. Purely innocent. 🤷🏽♀️”

Many commenters encouraged the parents to keep the “certificate” to show him when he’s older so he can have a laugh of his own.

“When he graduates with his masters from MIT, show this to him,” wrote @sarahdoeslife. “Please tell him that we, his internet aunts and uncles, loved his phonetic spelling then and how we all took a moment to enjoy his genius then. He made us smile.”

“One day when he’s older, he will laugh his head off! Bless his heart!” wrote @dianalynndesoto. “He was so proud of what he had made his brother. ❤️”

“That needs to be framed and gifted to him when he graduates with his PhD,” added @billzankich.

Gotta appreciate the innocence of children and the unintentional humor that sometimes results from it. Awesome job, kiddo.

Hey all!

This week’s list of smile-worthy finds is filled with good old-fashioned goodness. If you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, take a scroll will us through all kinds of human kindness, a whole bunch of wholesome hilarity and oodles of adorable awesomeness.

We hope this roundup brings you as much delight as it did us. Enjoy!

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1. Sweet kid playing ding-dong ditch shares positive affirmations on stranger’s door camera

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Random acts of kindness ❤️

“You matter, okay?’ What a sweetheart. Well done, parents, whoever you are. (Read the full story here.)

2. A very pregnant Jessie J bonded with her pregnant fans at a concert in the sweetest way

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The way to a pregnant woman’s heart is through snacks, there’s no doubt about it. What a lovely, lovely moment.

3. Little girl has a blast with TikTok aging filter, serving as inspiration for us all

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The way she knew exactly what to do with this filter 😭😂 95 and 5 all at once.

What if we all had this much fun with aging, rather than freaking out when we see a wrinkle? Read the full story here.

4. Speaking of fun with aging, this woman’s reaction to finding out she’s going to be 100 is so wholesome and relatable

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None of us feel as old as we really are once we’re well into adulthood, but we can stay young at heart. (And apparently young in face—what the heck is her skincare regime?!?) Watch this delightful woman celebrate her 100th birthday here.

5. Sweet kid keeps getting free donuts, and when you see him tell the story, it’s not hard to see why

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Give Jack all the donuts. All of ’em.

6. Margot Robbie was elated to speak with a deaf fan in Australian sign language

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The “Barbie” star is the woman of the moment, for sure, and this endearing moment just made people fall even more head over heels for her. Read the full story here.

7. Public Service Announcement: Earth is a ravioli. I repeat, Earth is a ravioli.

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Technically speaking, seems accurate.

8. Behold the purest, most wholesome f-bomb you will ever see

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As a former teacher, I applaud this kiddo for his grasp of phonics. It’s not like “certificate” is easy to spell, and what a lovely gift for his brother (and his parents, who will tell this story forever).

9. Smoochiest pooch gives the quickest, sneakiest kisses

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“What? I didn’t do anything.”

10. Watch a Dreamer and her family find out she passed her nursing exam (and maybe grab a tissue):

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These kinds of videos never get old. You can clearly see the amount of hard work and support that went into her success and how proud her family is of what she’s accomplished.

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Following Gucci Mane‘s hilarious “Woppenheimer” release, he has fans extremely excited after he sent out a specific request for them this evening.

“Let’s keep it going #Brrrbie next I need my fans to help me with cover art y’all tag me so I can use best cover,” he tweeted, noting that he’s dropping inspired tracks based on the internet’s buzziest double movie feature. (He used a fan’s design for the “Woppenheimer” cover too.)

And in the hours since this post, his fans have delivered some extremely Barbie-fied (but make it Brrr) ideas.

One edited a photo of Gucci Mane in front of Barbie‘s dreamhouse from the recent movie — surrounded by a bunch of hundred dollar bills. They also added a pink filter over his face purely to fit the vibes.

Another user took the route of turning Gucci Mane into a doll avatar, with Brrrbie written above in the typical brand’s font.

Some other hilarious ideas that fans have provided include throwing in a cutout of Margot Robbie standing behind Gucci (and there’s explosions), an album cover with the rapper driving a pink car, and many many more.

While it’s unclear which one he is going to choose, you can continue scrolling for some additional ideas to Gucci Mane’s Brrrbie tweet.

Gucci Mane is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Holly Humberstone dropped the third preview from her forthcoming album, Paint My Bedroom Black. The new collab with D4vd is titled “Superbloodmoon” — inspired by the rare event of the moon turning red during a lunar eclipse.

The two prove to be a powerful force together, with complimenting harmonies over a rock-inspired instrumental. In the music video, the themes of longing carry over as they sit on separate sides of the same wall — but in different houses and spots in time.

“I had been a huge fan of D4vd’s work for about a year and was lucky enough to catch him whilst he was in London,” Humberstone shared in a statement. “We went into the studio and wrote ‘Superbloodmoon.’ It came pretty naturally as we had both been touring for what seemed like forever, and wanted to write about the feelings that come with leaving your home and the people you love behind.”

“We wrote about witnessing the same thing from opposite sides of the world and feeling lonely but connected through that experience at the same time,” she added. “I love the song and I’m so grateful to D4vd for bringing it to life with me.”

Check out Holly Humberstone’s “Superbloodmoon” featuring D4vd above.

Paint My Bedrooom Black is out 10/13 via Darkroom/Geffen/Polydor Records. Find more information here.

Just days after the news of Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro ending their engagement after three years of dating broke, Alejandro is back in the headlines again. According to a new report from E! Online Mexico that is making the rounds online, he is now reportedly dating Camila Cabello.

This is the latest addition to the past few weeks, which have truly been a whirlwind for celebrity relationships, notably the alleged Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater scandal. Fans are also pointing out one of Lana Del Rey’s infamous Instagram posts, where she had listed “Doja Cat, Ariana, and Camila” — all of which have been in the news for chaotic reasons, and eerily in that order.

However, Rosalía previously clarified in an Instagram story that only she and Alejandro knows what occurred, as she seemed to squash the rumors of cheating. Alejandro also noted this in his own separate statement.

“There are thousands of problems that can cause a breakup, but in our case, it was not because of third parties or infidelity,” he pointed out in an English translation of his Instagram story. Alejandro also claimed that they called off their engagement months ago.

Check out some more fan reactions to the news of Camila Cabello and Rauw Alejandro’s alleged new relationship below.

Today (July 28), Drake took to Instagram to show off his latest extravagant jewelry purchase: none other than a ring that previously belonged to Tupac. Earlier this week, on Monday, Sotheby’s auction house had revealed that they had sold it for $1,016,000, despite originally being priced at $200,000 to $300,000, per XXL.

Tupac’s previous ring isn’t just an ordinary one either. Shaped into a crown, it is covered in gold, rubies, and diamonds. Specifically, from the Sotheby’s description, it is a 14-karat, plus five karats of diamonds — and then, you add in the other gems. It also has a unique personal touch, as “Pac & Dada, 1996” is etched into the ring.

In Drake’s reveal that he was the new owner, he posted a pic of the item on his story, complete with a celebratory caption in Travis Scott’s honor — as the fellow rapper dropped his new album, Utopia, today.

“UTOPIA OUT NOW MELTDOWN,” Drake wrote.

Before Drake purchased it, the ring had been reportedly in Yaasmyn Fula’s, Outlawz’s Yaki Kadafi’s mother, personal collection. Sotheby’s had hosted the sale as part of their 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop acknowledgement — pointing out that he wore it during his final public appearance at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.

“That ring is a powerful symbol. Whoever wore that ring had to accept that they have a responsibility to have an impact on the world,” Fula said in their Instagram post.

Check out a video of Tupac’s ring here.

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently trying to figure out how to handle Damian Lillard’s trade request, which is made extremely difficult by Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin publicly stating the only team he will play for is the Miami Heat.

That, obviously, puts a significant damper on his trade market, as other teams are wary of putting offers on the table for Lillard if there’s a threat of him being disgruntled or unhappy in a situation that isn’t Miami. The Heat, meanwhile, don’t have the type of players or assets the Blazers are looking for in return for Lillard, particularly because Tyler Herro is a bit of a redundancy for a Portland team already full of young guards like Anfernee Simons, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe. The result has been a stalemate, but the issue of stars demanding trades to specific teams (and doing so publicly) has become an issue teams aren’t happy about.

On Friday, word broke from Shams Charania that the league sent a memo to teams saying they had interviewed Lillard, Goodwin, and other teams and made it clear that there would be potential discipline for players or agents that make statements about only wanting a trade to one place.

Now, Lillard is not alone in doing this — James Harden is in a similar position with his request to leave Philly for the Clippers and has done this multiple times in his career requesting a trade and having a specific destination in mind — but it’s an issue the league is seemingly tired of and looking to nip in the bud. As far as the discipline is concerned, the new CBA states that any player publicly demanding a trade can be suspended or fined up to $150,000.

As Charania notes, Goodwin has walked back his previous comments and denied the report from Adrian Wojnarowski he’s called teams to tell them Lillard won’t play for them. We’ll see if that changes anything with the pursuit of Lillard from teams outside of Miami, but with this verbiage in the new CBA, this is the first time the NBA has taken the opportunity to remind players of the new rules and make clear they’ll be looking to enforce them if players and agents are brazen in their attempts to direct a trade to one place.

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Chika, Saweetie, Travis Scott, and more.

New releases this week came from Doechii, Flo Milli, NLE Choppa, Offset and Cardi B, Saweetie, Tyga, and YG, and Smino, as well as the artists listed below.

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending July 28, 2023.

Albums/EPs/Mixtapes

BIA — Really Her

While there is one really big-name release that might tie up all the streaming traffic this week, it’s also a big week for women in hip-hop. First up, we’ve got BIA and this nine-track offering, which follows her 2020 EP For Certain and incorporates her standout 2020 hit “London” with J. Cole, as well as new single “I’m That Bitch” featuring Timbaland.

Chika — Samson: The Album

I can’t lie; I’ve been waiting for this debut album much more anxiously than Travis Scott’s follow-up to Astroworld. Chika has proven countless times that she had the chops to create one of those timeless albums you revisit over and over. And with a full body of work out in the world, it’ll be that much harder for her haters to find legit pain points to complain about.

KenTheMan — Back To 304’n

There seems to be a new bold, boisterous female rapper every week. That’s not a complaint; if anything, that’s a good thing. But with so many new voices filling up the body-and-sex-positive lane, it would be easy to overlook the ones already out. Do yourself a favor: Avoid making that mistake and give this Houston rapper’s latest project — which features an appearance from Uproxx cover star Kaliii — a spin.

Travis Scott — Utopia

After five long years — years that have been riddled with adversity for the Houston hometown hero — Travis finally makes good on his promise to present his vision of utopia. And what a vision it is. With appearances from everyone from Teezo Touchdown to Beyoncé (who appears on a song with Bon Iver!), Travis pulls out all the stops on his long-awaited fourth studio album.

Singles/Videos

Antha Pantha — “Brick By Brick” Feat. Huntdawgg

You might remember this Harlem rapper from her appearances on fellow Uptown rapper ASAP Ferg’s Floor Seats EP. After toiling away under the radar for the past few years, she’s emerged with a string of raucous releases including “B.W.A.” and “Real Bitches.” Her latest effort, produced by Mike Will Made-It, finds her wrangling a hyperkinetic beat to show off her New York swagger.

Big Boss Vette — “Get It”

The “Pretty Girls Walk” rapper released her Resilience EP last week, taking on a variety of new, unexpected sounds. “Get It” was one of the standouts, taking a Zapp-sampling funk beat for Vette to try her hand at a more uptempo party track. The video, fittingly, is shot in a roller rink, where the P-funk vibes sound right at home.

Gucci Mane — “Woppenheimer”

What started out as a social media joke evolved at light speed into an opportunity for Gucci Mane to remind us all that he’s very plugged in and doesn’t mind joining in on the laughs. Some opportunities are too good to pass up; in the case of “Woppenheimer,” not only do you have a timely title but a Gucci who has plenty to get off his chest.

NCognita — “Saturday”

NCognita is a fascinating case. She clearly wants to be recognized for her bars more than anything else — and she’s got the chops to do so. “Saturday” isn’t going to be the bubble breaker for her but it’s a solid entry to help establish her rap cred, and wisely, she taps another LA local better known for his rhymes than making headlines.

Mick Jenkins — “Guapanese”

Mick’s next project is called The Patience, but I don’t know how we’re supposed to wait until mid-August to see what he’s been cooking up over the past couple of years. “Guapanese” is an intriguing sampler; stripped-down and raw, it suggests a direction for the album that’ll lean hard on Mick’s jazz influences — but with a much more fiery outlook than his last few introspective releases.

Vic Mensa — “Eastside Girl” Feat. Ty Dolla Sign

Vic jumps on the house wave and I can’t think of a smarter move for the multifaceted artist. After all, he is from Chicago, the birthplace of the genre, while the tongue-in-cheek video is a perfect chance for him to shed some of his self-seriousness. And collabing with Ty Dolla Sign gives this one more of a pop-oriented trajectory that could open up a whole new audience for the low-key vet.

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

Over the course of an 82-game season, NBA teams can play poorly for a myriad of reasons. Injuries can deplete a roster, locker room disputes can manifest on the court, or a coaching rotation can get out of whack. The list goes on and on. But there’s nothing better than seeing a team play a road game on a Sunday at noon in a major city and knowing exactly why a team is playing poorly: Their star player is extremely hungover. Kevin Garnett recently brought Snoop Dogg onto his show, The Best of KG Certified, to remember the time when an all-night adventure with Snoop Dogg cost Garnett a game against the Raptors the next day.

The phrase ‘getting Snooped’ will have to enter the NBA lexicon alongside the Miami flu and LA nightlife is undefeated. It’s easy to see why Flip Saunders — Minnesota’s head coach at the time — was so upset. Garnett would only grab 3 rebounds in that game and the Wolves would go on to lose to a Raptors team that was on a 12-game losing streak. Garnett is as intense and competitive as any player in NBA history, but even the former Defensive Player of the Year was no match for a night with Snoop Dogg.