As summer travel continues to raise the question of, “Just how did this person afford this European trip?” over and over again, it’s time to finally pay our respects to our tried and true travel companion: the smart phone. Long ago in a time far, far away, people actually had to religiously research, memorize, and print out maps of wherever they may be going. There were things called… *checks notes* phrasebooks meant to help you speak a foreign language. A trip to the mall an hour away? Gotta pull out the trusty state map and get out your yellow pages to find the address.

The era of modern-day travel has been upon us for arguably 15 years, since the rise of the first smartphone circa 2008. As someone who hasn’t ever been able to navigate her local city without Google Maps, let’s just say that we are thankful for this technological advancement. Yet… there’s something to be said for anyone who was brave enough to venture out into the great wide world before smartphones.

Twitter users began reminiscing about this forgotten age of travel after freelance writer Hannah Docter-Loeb reached out to people for a piece she is writing about pre-smartphone travel.

The prompt inspired many Twitter users to share some memories of those years traveling smartphone-less. While smartphones have certainly made everything about travel easier, the memories of these golden days without our trusty tech companion surely bring up some fun memories.

Travel influencers make travel look like a walk in the park nowadays (in fact, one could argue they’re far less resilient when things go sideways), so kudos to all those brave souls who made the journey with pockets full of coins, endless maps, and smiles on their faces. We’re looking forward to reading Hannah Docter-Loeb’s full piece on Slate.

Tequila and whiskey are two very different beasts … kinda. Tequila derives its sugars from Blue Weber agave plants (a succulent) while whiskey is a grain product (barley, wheat, rye, corn, rice, etc.). But beyond having different sources for its fermentable sugars, the actual fermenting, distilling, and eventual aging (when necessary) is pretty much the same, all things considered.

That means that there are some serious flavor overlaps at times. This, in turn, means that it’s time for a list of great tequilas for whiskeys drinkers.

For this list, I’ve collected the tequilas I’d professionally and personally recommend that whiskey aficionados give a shot. Since aging reposado, añejo, and extra añejo is often done in ex-bourbon or ex-whiskey barrels (among other varieties), there are big parallels to be found in a lot of these tequilas. Vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, winter spices, dark orchard fruits, and tobacco notes all come through and will remind you of a great whiskey (by way of roasted agave). The point being, it’s a fun profile that’s very easy to savor.

I did rank these whiskey-forward tequilas. While I like all of these and stand behind every single one of my picks, some just slap harder than others — my number is an all-time favorite spirit from any category. My advice is to read my tasting notes, find the one that grabs your attention, then hit that price link to grab a bottle to call your own. Let’s dive in!

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10. Cierto Tequila Private Collection Reposado

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $98

The Tequila:

This tequila — from NOM 1146 (Tequileña, S.A. distillery) in Tequila, Mexico — is made from 100% Weber agave cooked in an autoclave (pressurized chamber). The juice from the agave is extracted by a roller mill and then fermented in open stainless tanks with local spring water. That mash is then twice-distilled in copper pot stills before aging in a combination of used French and American oak.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: That “roasted” agave really breaks through on the nose with a touch of grilled pineapple in brown butter, a hint of vanilla, a touch of espresso bean, and a sweet note of caramel sauce.

Palate: The palate largely delivers on the butter, caramel, and tropical fruits as the agave takes on a greenish mid-palate, leading towards a black pepper spiciness.

Finish: That pepperiness drives the finish towards a sweetgrass note and a little more of that grilled pineapple with a dusting of clove.

Bottom Line:

This tequila has a nice sense of rye whiskey just sneaking in on the end with that sweetgrass and clove. There’s a nice layer of caramel throughout that helps drive home the sweeter American whiskey vibe too.

Overall, try this either over a big piece of ice, as a tasty shot, or in a simple cocktail (think old fashioned).

9. Casamigos Añejo

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $61

The Tequila:

Famously known as George Clooney’s billion-dollar tequila brand, Casamigos delivers the goods. The piñas are slow-roasted in brick ovens. The juice is then fermented for nearly four days, allowing the flavors to run deep in the juice. Finally, the tequila is aged for 14 months — resting through the hot highland days and cool nights.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: The nose opens with a bourbon aura of caramel and vanilla with a touch of cherry bark, singed marshmallow, and woody winter spices with a layer of roasted agave underneath.

Palate: The palate has a cherry rock candy sweetness with a hint of winter spice cake full of dates and cinnamon with a touch of nutmeg and candied citrus.

Finish: The end is fruity and spicy with a rich roasted agave base, more of that creamy vanilla, and plenty of cinnamon cake.

Bottom Line:

This is as close as you’re going to get to a classic Kentucky bourbon in a tequila glass. Caramel, vanilla, cherry, winter spice — these are all tenants for good bourbon. The only reason this is lower on this particular list is that this is a tad thin. There is depth here, it just doesn’t last that long. That means that I’d recommend using this for killer whiskey cocktails with this in place of the whiskey.

8. El Tequileño “The Sassenach Select”

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $107

The Tequila:

This tequila is a collaboration between third-generation Master distiller Antonio Salles and TV star Sam Heughan of Outlander and Sassanach Blend Scotch Whisky fame. The tequila in the bottle is a limited edition release that highlights autoclave cooked agave, roller mill extraction, open-air fermentation in stainless steel tanks, double distillation in copper pot stills, and an initial rest in old American whiskey barrels with a finish in French oak. Lastly, the tequila is batched, proofed, and bottled with no additives!

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Caramelized roasted agave and soft and sweet dark spices mingle on the nose with a hint of dried raisins and old oak cellars.

Palate: That caramelization comes through on the front of the palate with a smooth vanilla bean oiliness next to a cinnamon cake, deeply roasted agave, white pepper, and a hint of green sage.

Finish: That white pepper and caramel pop on the finish as the sip slowly fades through sweet cinnamon and soft vanilla sweetness.

Bottom Line:

This is a great bridge between barley and agave. There’s a clear scotchiness that’s underpinned by fine roasted agave-forward tequila. This is a nice sipper, especially over a big rock.

7. Dos Primos Añejo

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $57

The Tequila:

This tequila brand was founded by country singer Thomas Rhett and his cousin, Jeff Worn. The actual tequila in the bottle is an añejo that spent 13 months resting in old bourbon barrels at Destiladora Gonzalez Lux.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: The nose is layered with dark berries, rich tobacco, black peppercorns, clove buds stuck in orange peels, and buttery salted caramel just kissed with dark chocolate-covered espresso beans.

Palate: The soft caramel sweetness meets sharp spice barks and more black pepper with a deeply roasted agave that feels still warm from the oven next to dark fruit leather and cherry tobacco.

Finish: That woody and sweet tobacco leads the finish to a spice bark end with plenty of dark agave vibes and sweet bourbon vanilla.

Bottom Line:

This is a real bourbon lovers’ tequila. It’s deeply sweet and spicy with a clear sense of that deeply roasted agave taking this pour beyond the baseline of either spirit.

I’d recommend pouring this neat and getting a taste in before adding a little water or ice to let it really bloom in the glass. That step will open up very creamy bourbon-like characters that work perfectly with the caramelized agave and woody spice.

6. Gran Coramino Añejo

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $169

The Tequila:

This is Kevin Hart’s tequila brand and it’s really goddamn good. The tequila is made from brick-oven-roasted agave hearts that go through slow fermentation and copper pot distillation. That hot juice is then left to age in ex-bourbon and French oak casks before batching and blending with another añejo that was aged in cognac barrels.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: That caramelized roasted agave comes through on the nose with a sense of salted caramel, winter spice cakes full of cinnamon and nutmeg, rum-raisin, and a dusting of white pepper.

Palate: That cinnamon spice cake moistens on the palate as dark chocolate and espresso beans move the taste toward a lush vanilla creaminess with a hint of chili tobacco lurking in the background.

Finish: The finish takes on a lightly dried apricot and summer flower vibe before veering back toward that rich vanilla, chocolate, and winter spice all rolled up with fresh pipe tobacco and burnt agave spears.

Bottom Line:

This is the perfect collision of cognac, whiskey, and tequila. There’s a real depth here that’s unhindered by any individual part. It all works and builds toward a wonderfully soft and nuanced sipping experience, especially over a big rock.

5. Don Julio Private Cask Reposado

ABV: 42.7%

Average Price: $84

The Tequila:

This special release is classic Don Julio in single-barrel form. The hand-picked tequila is from a 10-month-old barrel (ex-bourbon) that was pretty much bottled as-is with a hint of water.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: The nose leans into spiced woods — think apple-cider-soaked cinnamon bark, cedar, and smoldering oak staves — before hitting on candied orange dipped in dark chocolate with a hint of roasting herbs and fresh agave spears.

Palate: That candied orange and dark chocolate drive the palate toward fresh agave juice cut with cardamom, clove, and anise before a hint of white pepper and vanilla arrives.

Finish: That white pepper peaks and then falls as the vanilla and caramel create a lush finish.

Bottom Line:

This is a nicely balanced agave-forward tequila that’s been expertly accented with whiskey notes. So if you’re looking for a deep and dark tequila experiment that hints at your favorite whiskey, this is the one to buy.

4. Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $164

The Tequila:

This is the mountaintop of the Jose Cuervo line. Time is key with this expression, as the agaves are slowly cooked, the juices are slowly fermented and distilled, and the tequila is given lots of time to mature. It takes three years of resting in ex-bourbon and French oak casks to reach the “extra” anejo heights of this tequila.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: The nose draws you in with hints of marzipan, spicy stewed apples, raisins, and soft cedar.

Palate: The taste delivers on those notes while dialing them in, as the marzipan becomes more like a candied almond, the spice leans into hot sticks of cinnamon, the apple gets tart, and the vanilla brings a creaminess to it all.

Finish: The end is long and touches on a spicy apple tobacco chew with a silky vanilla pudding softness.

Bottom Line:

This tequila is a damn near perfect marriage of bourbon and tequila that’s just touched with cognac. These are all good things.

This is probably the best overall sipper that’s the most accessible. There’s nothing challenging about this pour but it is 100% delicious from top to bottom. This over a single rock is … chef’s kiss.

3. Código 1530 Double Cask Finished Single Barrel Añejo

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $201

The Tequila:

This single-barrel añejo isn’t aged in old whiskey barrels but it sure feels like it is. The tequila is double aged first in Napa Valley Cabernet French white oak casks and then it’s re-barreled in Spanish sherry casks. A single sherry barrel was chosen for this limited edition release and bottled with a touch of water for proofing.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Marzipan and ground espresso beans come through with a rich vanilla cream, rum-soaked Graham Crackers, and a hint of charred caramel chews with a whisper of grassy roasted agave.

Palate: Burnt orange dipped in dark chocolate leads to a luscious crème brûlée with salted caramel and deep oily vanilla before heading toward powdery white pepper, dry roasted agave, and chewy pipe tobacco.

Finish: The almond and white pepper combine on the finish as the orange and chocolate get creamier and creamier and meld with the vanilla and caramelized agave.

Bottom Line:

This is just damn tasty. Over a rock, it gets so creamy it’s almost like a malted vanilla shake cut with orange creamsicle, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and caramelized agave bites.

2. Tres Generaciones Tequila Añejo

ABV: 40%

Average Price: $49

The Tequila:

This añejo from Sauza’s high-end brand is a long-rested tequila. The tequila is rested for 12 long months in heavily toasted ex-bourbon barrels before batching, proofing, and bottling.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: A grassy agave note draws you in on the nose with a rich caramel vanilla cake covered in clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a hint of apple fritter and white pepper.

Palate: Creamy vanilla and soft spiced winter cakes with plenty of rum-raisin drive the palate toward a sense of lightly roasted agave with a touch of creamy aloe and tender sweetgrass wrapped in fresh pipe tobacco just kissed with cinnamon.

Finish: That cinnamon gets woody on the finish with clove buds and allspice berries next to dry white pepper, old vanilla pods, and cedar bark rolled with chili-kissed tobacco and old smudging sage.

Bottom Line:

This has no business having as much depth as it does at this price point. It’s a great value! If you’re looking for a balanced agave/whiskey experience that you can find and afford, this is the play. That’s especially true if you’re looking for a tequila to replace the whiskey in your favorite whiskey cocktails or looking for an on-the-rocks pour that lightly conjures bourbon.

1. Tears of Llorona Extra Añejo Tequila

ABV: 43%

Average Price: $279

The Tequila:

This is special stuff. Master Distiller Germán Gonzalez only uses high-altitude late-season Blue Weber agave hearts (they have more sugar) that are grown in volcanic dirt for his mash. Once he makes his tequila low-and-slow, the juice is left to age for five years in a trio of oak that held Scotch whisky, sherry, and brandy. Those barrels are batched and the tequila is proofed before bottling.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Summer wildflowers, pipping hot apple crumble, salted dark chocolate-covered buttery toffee, the richest vanilla cream ever, and brandy-stewed black cherry mingle on the nose with this whisper of fresh pipe tobacco that’s just been kissed with Tellicherry peppercorns and sweet fresh smudging sage.

Palate: That vanilla turns into silky crème brûlée with spiderwebs of crystalized caramel sugars strings leading to black currant jam cut with clove and anise before salted caramel layers into mincemeat pies, mulled wine, and sharp winter spice barks rolled with burnt orange and dried roasting herbs just kissed with roasted fat and white pepper.

Finish: The raisins get brandy-soaked and spice on the finish as the creamy vanilla crème brûlée creates a finish that’s as lush as the softest silk you’ve ever felt.

Bottom Line:

This is an amazing tequila and one of the best overall spirits on the shelf right now. If you love great whiskey, you’ll love this.

Try this over a single large rock. It’ll somehow get creamier and more luscious while extending the finish toward this berry bramble cobbler topped with stiff whip cream cut with orange oils, almond oils, and poppy seed before a cinnamon tobacco vibe takes over. It’s divine.

St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red capitalizes on the moment, dropping the video for her Hood Hottest Princess song “Hellcats SRTs.” While her breakout song was the raunchy “Pound Town,” she has much more to offer than just raps about her anatomy and proves it here, name-checking high-performance Dodge Challenger beloved of the roughnecks around her way. The song’s an ode to the D-boys and hustlers who love fast cars and the girls who love those boys. The lo-fi video for the track sees Red and friends turning up in the streets and throwing money with cameos from fellow rap it-girls like GloRilla.

It certainly is Red’s moment right now. Thanks to the viral popularity of “Pound Town” — and the resulting conservative backlash to it — her profile has rapidly risen in just a few short months from relative unknown to “Drake dating rumors” levels of fame. Now, she’s showing up the honorees at the BET Awards and booking floating festivals, while just an appearance at a local high school can set the internet abuzz with debate for days. And just like the cars driven by the guys she likes, she is showing no signs of slowing down.

Watch Sexyy Red’s “Hellcats SRTs” video above.

Hood Hottest Princess is out now via Open Shift.

While it might not be a huge surprise for an Airbnb host to show a guest around, no one would anticipate their local guide to be a friendly neighborhood dog. But this was a sweet, unexpected perk for Hannah Brown and her family.

Brown had booked a stay at Sail Away Cottages, nestled right along the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Little did she know that a surprise amenity would be morning guided walks to the beach, led by Soldier, a deaf and blind dog who lived on the property.

Brown posted a video of their daily ritual to TikTok, showing Soldier confidently strolling along the stone path, effortlessly moving through the sand and finally making it to the water for a refreshing dip.

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Soldier quickly became famous online, as the video racked up over 12 million views with thousands praising his concierge skills.

“I would follow that dog anywhere it wanted to take me,” one person wrote.

Several even chimed in with their own experience of having Soldier as a tour guide. One person shared, “I took my family there in 2019…he hung out with us the whole time. Best Airbnb ever!” This pup has certainly earned a good reputation.

Watch Soldier in action below:

@notalabamahannah We get so scared that Soldier is going to fall off the front walkway every single time #airbnb #vacation ♬ Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Sail Away Cottages quickly hopped on Soldier’s virality to share his backstory, writing on their Instagram page that he arrived one afternoon with a pack of roaming feral dogs (as is customary for the area) on Canadian Remembrance Day, hence his name.

By the way—the mixed breed dogs found on the Turks & Caicos Islands are called potcakes. How adorable is that?

Although the other potcakes chose to leave the next morning, Soldier stayed. And in doing so, he gained not only a new home but a new brother named Skipper.

“This is how Soldier started his walks to the beach – he went every day after his morning walk with his brother Skipper for a quick cool down before the day starts 🐾” Sail Away Cottages wrote.

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Skipper has sadly crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, but Soldier continues their tradition with each new friend he meets through Airbnb. Sail Away Cottages playfully notes that in addition to accompanying folks to the beach, he even “guards” their stuff. As much a blind, deaf dog could, anyway. He’s also quite fond of sitting in his new friends’ lap while in the water.

Needless to say, guests adore him.

If you’d like to try to book this good boy host, you can do so through Airbnb or directly through Sail Away Cottages.

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To follow along on more of Soldier’s adventures, you can find him on Instagram.

Plus follow Potcake Place K9 Rescue to learn about other potcake dogs just like Soldier who are still looking for a home (a resource shared by The Dodo).

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Babyface Ray, Nas, and more.

Although it’s not technically a “hip-hop album” per se, the Barbie soundtrack stands out this week thanks to contributions from rappers like Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Kaliii. Speaking of soundtracks, another movie which hasn’t received as much promotion but is equally worth your time is Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone. Its soundtrack is also stuffed with rap mainstays like Big KRIT, Kamaiyah, Project Pat, Saba, Ski Mask The Slump God, and Trinidad James. I recommend giving it a spin.

New releases this week came from the likes of Travis Scott, Ice Spice, Jay Rock, and NLE Choppa, along with the albums and songs listed below.

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending July 21, 2023.

Albums/EPs/Mixtapes

Babyface Ray — Summer’s Mine

The Detroit rapper makes an ambitious declaration in the title to his latest project. Fortunately, he’s mostly got the chops to back it up.

Black Milk — Everybody Good?

The J Dilla disciple digs deep on this new project, drawing out the best in himself and collaborators like Mick Jenkins, Phonte Coleman, and Quelle Chris.

Big Boss Vette — Resilience

The “Pretty Girls Walk” rapper continues to find her footing with seven new tracks highlighting her determination to embed herself into hip-hop’s collective consciousness.

Ice Spice — Like…? (Deluxe)

Is it an EP? An album? Does it even matter what you call it when what it means to hip-hop — Ice Spice’s continued dominance of our attention — seems to be more important?

Nas & Hit-Boy — Magic 2

There will likely be plenty of fans who’ll say the dynamic duo has gone to the well one too many times. To them, I say: Whatever, man. Nas owes us this for forcing us to pretend to like Street’s Disciple and Untitled. The best part might be the newly hungry-sounding 50 Cent.

Valee & Hit-Boy — Virtuoso

The slurry Chicago MC has been released from the confines of his GOOD Music deal (and from the accompanying expectations), allowing him to make indulgent stuff like this. It’s much more suited to his loose style.

Singles/Videos

ASAP Rocky — “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)”

ASAP Rocky’s new Don’t Be Dumb single suggests a new direction for his upcoming album that strips down the experimental formula of his last one in favor of punishing bass and an increased focus on Rocky’s fully-automatic raps.

Bas — “Passport Bros” Feat. J. Cole

The past few months have seen more and more rappers embracing diaspora sounds, and Bas’ new single featuring J. Cole slips easily into that wave — which suits the globe-hopping theme of the song itself.

Denzel Curry — “Blood On My Nikes”

The Floridian rapper gets back to his roots on his threatening new single, pulling from mid-90s goth rap tropes and his own deft lyricism to forewarn foes of his looming sequel to 13lood In + 13lood Out.

Duckwrth — “Big Bewts”

With the ongoing trend of rappers blending hip-hop and house as strong as its ever been, it’s the perfect time for what of the torchbearers of hip-house — who has been doing it before and will likely continue to do it after — to return, and he picked the perfect song to do it with.

Sam Silver & Hefna380 — “Choppa”

Take the above statement and stretch it even more into the much more glitchy sounds of 2010s EDM.

Stormzy — “The Weekend” Feat. RAYE

Stormzy’s continued rollout for his follow-up to the vulnerable This Is What I Mean brings another example of the sort of diasporic genre blending that’s been making nights out this summer sound like tropical vacations.

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

While making Babylon, Margot Robbie improvised a kiss with Brad Pitt because, as she put it, “When else am I gonna get the chance to kiss Brad Pitt?” She had the chance to kiss her Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling, as well, but she didn’t take it. And her friends will never let her forget it.

When asked by People whether she was pleased she didn’t have to lock lips with Gosling, the Ken to her Barbie, Robbie replied, “Uh no! That didn’t feel like a win for me.” She continued, “All of my girlfriends were like, ‘Well you did a whole movie with him and you don’t kiss? What’s wrong with you? I thought you were kind of in charge on this one!’ I was like, ‘I know, I can’t check that one off [my list].’” Barbie is saving all her smooches for Allan.

It wouldn’t have made narrative sense for Barbie and Ken to romantically embrace, and Gosling doesn’t seem to mind that it was left out of the movie. “It was so funny trying to figure out what their idea of kissing might be,” he said. “I’m so glad all of that got cut out.” Besides, it seems like most people who owned Barbies as a kid made their dolls kiss other toys that were lying around. What a shame we’ll never get to see Ken make out with the Stretch Armstrong on the big screen.

(Via People)

Certain professions allow you to get a closer look at things that others may not be privy to. This insider knowledge can cause you to be skeptical or appear to be a bit of a buzz kill when someone is simply attempting to have fun.

No one wants to think about all of the terrible things that can go wrong every time they do something they enjoy, but maybe we should listen a little closer to the experts. Chances are high that the professional who has seen behind the curtain isn’t trying to ruin your fun, they’re only trying to help keep you informed and safe.

Recently, an ICU nurse took to social media to plead with people to stop riding motorized scooters. No, not the ones older people and people with limited or no use of their legs use to get around. The scooters she’s talking about are the ones that you see on the roads, sometimes holding up traffic because they can only go so fast. They look fun, but according to her, everyone should stay away.

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Chenedy, who goes by Nurse Chen on TikTok, uploaded a video after working a night in neural trauma, imploring people to stay away from scooters.

“I had a patient a little while ago, younger than me, I’m 26, on a motorized scooter. Fell, broke their back, now they’re paralyzed. Younger than me.” Chenedy says. “I had another patient, motorized scooter, fell. Traumatic brain injury with a midline shift. Had to go to the OR to get their skull removed. A craniotomy. A hemi-cranny.”

Chenedy shouted during several parts of the video but looking at the comments, it becomes clear that she’s not alone in her concerns.

“I’m married to an ICU RN. Nothing is fun anymore,” someone confesses.

“Am a dentist. Can confirm,” a dentist writes.

“As an EMT…I be trying to tell them,” another says.

But the support isn’t just coming from professionals or people married to health care professionals. Several people who have been in accidents are also lending their support to this message.

“As someone who had a helmet on and still got a traumatic brain injury, everyone please be very careful if you do decide to ride a scooter,” one person writes.

“I agree! I had two traumas back to back both motorized scooters,” a commenter shares.

The consensus is that while motorized scooters look like a lot of fun, they’re extremely dangerous. Some of the injuries described by medical professionals and others are a bit jarring due to the graphic images they can conjure. Seems like wearing a helmet and pads isn’t much protection when you’re traveling at a much higher speed than you would be when pedaling a bicycle.

If you’re going to ride a scooter, do so in the safest way possible, but maybe the opinion of professionals will help you weigh if it’s worth the risk. Check out her warning below.

@nurse.chen

Im literally begging you #icunurse #traumanurse #birdscooter #themoreyouknow #nursesoftiktok #foryoy #fyp

Young Thug has been awaiting trial on racketeering charges for over a year, but was once again denied bail today, making it the fifth time he was denied bond since being taken into custody on May 9, 2022. According to Rolling Stone, both Thug and his YSL signee Yak Gotti were denied bond at a hearing today despite numerous delays to the start of the trial, which was supposed to begin in January. However, jury selection has taken well over six months, during which time, Thug’s lawyers say the rapper has faced a torturous state of existence.

“Sleeping with bright lights all the time, if he can get to sleep, that is a form of torture which is not compatible with necessary restoration,” said his attorney, Brian Steel. “This lifestyle for the last 14-plus months has caused physical harm to Mr. Williams.” However, Judge Ural Glanville did not see it that way, siding with prosecutors who said Thug presents a danger to potential witnesses, citing one who claimed Thug threatened them in a prior case with a text reading, “Snitch hoes get murked. Them and their kids.”

Thug was one of 28 people indicted on 56 counts of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Since then, several defendants have accepted plea deals, pleading guilty to violating the RICO Act in exchange for their freedom, including Gunna, who has been branded a snitch by former collaborators like Lil Durk.

While the trial proper has yet to start, there have been numerous disruptions to the pretrial court proceedings YSL attorneys being arrested for bringing contraband to the courthouse to co-defendants making wild political claims. Young Thug recently released an album titled Business Is Business, but it looks like justice remains slow.

Young Thug is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Donald Trump‘s outrageous behavior really shouldn’t come as a shock at this point, and yet, somehow, he still found a way to astound the Morning Joe crew on Friday.

Following Trump’s revelation that Special Counsel Jack Smith hit him with a target letter for his involvement in the January 6 attack, the former president has started going around saying that it would be “very dangerous” to put him in jail. He also said that his MAGA throngs are ready to go beyond what they did in 2020, a.k.a. the January 6 insurrection that’s about to land Trump his third indictment.

“I think it’s a very dangerous thing to even talk about, because we do have a tremendously passionate group of voters, much more passion than they had in 2020 and much more passion than they had in 2016,” Trump told a radio show in Iowa this week via Mediaite. “I think it would be very dangerous.”

Joe Scarborough couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Via Raw Story:

“I don’t know if Donald Trump understands,” Scarborough said. “He’s talking like a mobster. ‘It would be a shame, dangerous for Jack Smith,’ and [his supporters are] more dangerous now than in 2020 or 2016. He’s just so stupid, he really is. He just doesn’t understand. He’s going up against the feds, he doesn’t understand that he can’t bully and bluster and threaten his way out of criminal charges that are coming, because he broke the law.”

After blasting Trump for not being smart enough to push his lawyers for a deal, Scarborough once again roasted Trump for thinking he could threaten Smith. The Morning Joe host also dropped a surprising Andor reference, which is a pretty awesome show. Definitely check it out.

“Has he not looked at pictures of Jack Smith?” Scarborough said. “This guy looks like the judge on ‘Andor,’ all right? He looks like the guy who takes the good guy from the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy and throws him into jail for life. He doesn’t understand. I’m scared. You just scared me by putting this picture up. Like, what does he think? Does he think Jack Smith is going to be intimidated by mob-like threats?”

(Via Raw Story)

There likely won’t be any new Migos music in the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you won’t hear from the two remaining members, Quavo and Offset. Both rappers have been working on their respective solo albums for a bit, and now, it looks like Quavo’s, Rocket Power is soon to be released.

After releasing the single “Turn Yo Clic Up” with Future last week, today, Quavo shared an album trailer on his Instagram. Fittingly, it features Quavo facing off with a rocket shuttle in the desert, gripping Takeoff’s Migos chain (the album’s title is an homage to Takeoff, whose own solo debut was called The Last Rocket).

In the song playing over the scene, Quavo mentions Offset’s departure from the group (“my cousin jumped out the car, I had to keep goin’”) and recent comments about their familial relationship (“now he tellin’ the whole world that we ain’t blood”), which was foundational to the group’s mythology. However, he measures the lyrics by remembering that “it’s all love.” The trailer ends with the title displayed on screen, along with the imminent release date: August 4, 2023. You can check out the trailer below.

Rocket Power is due on 8/4 via Quality Control Music/Motown/Capitol Records.