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McDonald’s isn’t known for taking chances. The 67 year old burger chain has been successful by being consistent, and while you can always count on McDonald’s for your Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets, if you want to try something new, this isn’t really your place. When McDonald’s dropped the BTS, Travis Scott, and J Balvin meals these past few years, they sold out and inspired wrap-around-the-block drive-thru lines without actually adding any new food to the menu — it was just simple branding and marketing and it worked. So we don’t exactly fault McDonald’s for playing it safe. “If if ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” I guess.

But most recently the brand did actually do something new. And it seems to have worked almost too well.

At the beginning of this month, McDonald’s unveiled Adult Happy Meals for the first time. Again, they didn’t add anything new to the menu, but they did offer a new set of toys for adults. No, that doesn’t mean McDonald’s started pairing burgers and nuggets with vibrators and Flesh Lights — though, give them time, in this world, nothing surprises us anymore — we’re talking about actual toys here. Little plastic figurines have proved to be so popular that not only are they sold out at all McDonald’s locations across the country, but they’re reselling on sites like eBay for thousands of dollars.

CNBC points to one listing, in particular, containing three of the four figurines unopened with an asking price of $300,000.95. No, that’s not a typo, but hey, at least the winning bidder will get to enjoy free shipping! Single figurines are selling for a much more modest price of $16.95-$10,000 which is still a lot of money for a f*cking toy.

So… you may fairly be asking yourself: why? And the answer is that streetwear drop culture, where exclusivity and rarity are the ultimate forms of cool, has finally hit the realm of fast food.

Streetwear enjoys (or is plagued by, depending on who you ask) a resale culture that allows people to flip highly desirable footwear and apparel for almost obscene prices, and for that reason, tons of big brands have tried to get in on the streetwear game. Just about every fast food joint from Popeyes to Wendy’s has attempted to drop streetwear-inspired merch to little success. Mostly because they don’t fundamentally understand drop culture. People don’t buy things because they simply exist, McDonald’s was smart enough to recognize that, which is why they teamed up with one of the hottest streetwear brands in the game to back their adult Happy Meal collection — Cactus Plant Flea Market.

Created by designer Cynthia Lu, who has worked extensively with Pharrell Williams at Billionaire Boys Club, the brand is beloved by fashionable rappers and musicians including Tyler the Creator, Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, and Playboi Carti, to name a few. Part of what makes Cactus Plant Flea Market so special is the air of mystery that surrounds the brand, their output is always colorful, fun, and surprising. You never really know what CPFM is going to do next, but when they do it, it always seems out of left field — like collaborating with McDonald’s. I guarantee you that no one saw this collaboration coming, mainly because it seems weird that CPFM would even be on McDonald’s radar in the first place!

The partnership included a new Happy Meal box designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market (the boxes alone are reselling for anywhere between $4-$8, which is a lot of money for a cardboard box), four happy meal figurines, including Grimace, the Hamburglar, Birdie, and CPFM’s own Cactus Buddy (the most desirable of the four figurines), and a merch collection of dual-branded t-shirts and hoodies. All of which have sold out. We have to give credit to CPFM for highlighting Grimace, the Hamburgular, and Birdie and wisely ignoring Ronald McDonald. No one wants a tiny clown figurine.

It’s not out of the ordinary for a Cactus Plant Flea Market drop to sell out, so this is much less about renewed interest in McDonald’s, as it is the typical fanfare that follows a CPFM drop. Still, is $300,000.95 still too much for a set of three toys? Absolutely, and it’s safe to assume that that particular listing, which has nearly 300 watchers, won’t sell at that price and was mostly a joke or an inside job to create buzz. Hey, like this article!

Still, a few people out there are sure to rake in a whole lot of cash for a cheap piece of plastic. Welcome to drop culture!

Victor Wembanyama is the runaway favorite to be selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft next summer, despite Scoot Henderson’s own individual greatness as a prospect. A couple weeks back, Wembanyama and Henderson faced off in Las Vegas, where Wembanyama hosted an absolute shooting clinic and dominated both games.

Now, the 7’4 Frenchman is back in Europe and continuing to make absurdly great plays. Most recently, he somehow erased a 2-on-1 fast break, where he confronted the lead ball-handler and forced a lob, only to immediate rotate himself around and meet the dunker at the rim. Spoiler: it worked out well for Wembanyama and not his challenger.

The athleticism, namely the fluidity and quick leaping ability to spin and elevate so swiftly, is special, special stuff. It’s like he knows exactly how that play is going to unfold and shuts it down with ease. My goodness, this dude is awesome and supremely fun. He’s going to continue serving as such when he reaches the NBA, but that doesn’t make what he’s doing at the moment any less enjoyable. It only further builds anticipation and excitement.

I cannot wait to keep watching him perform plays that break my concept of what’s possible for most hoopers. I simply have to imagine that got quite a few league scouts and executives out of their seat, pondering whether the playoffs or Play-In are truly worthwhile this season.

A lot of West Coast rap fans were probably disappointed to learn that the California supergroup Mount Westmore’s debut album was only available as an NFT on a frankly suspicious-looking platform (there are ways to get it if you really want it, though). The group, which consisted of rap elderstatesmen E-40, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Too Short, had released a handful of singles including “Big Subwoofer” and “Bad MF’s” teasing a truly momentous collaboration.

Thankfully, they’ve apparently decided that it won’t be a one-off and even better, their next album is not only coming soon but it’s also a more traditional release that everybody will be able to stream or purchase. It’s called Snoop, Cube, 40, Short and is dropping on December 9. Today, they released the first single, “Too Big,” featuring Bay Area rapper and producer P-Lo. The video features concert and studio footage of all four rappers, as well as some behind-the-scenes glimpses at their various endeavors outside of rap as they perform their verses in various locations including the parking lot of Snoop’s compound in LA and E-40’s winery. It’s a boastful, upbeat anthem that highlights all four stars’ legendary status in hip-hop.

You can watch the “Too Big” video above.

The Uproxx Fall Travel Hot List is finally here! And with it, some serious love for Kentucky, long known as the bourbon capital. That title is well-earned, the state draws over 2.5 million visitors per year from all over the world to its famed Bourbon Trail. With 73 (and counting) distilleries in the state, it is an obvious destination for whiskey enthusiasts. So when I told my friends I was going on a road trip through parts of northern Kentucky they all had basically the same — very excited — response: “FOR A BOURBON TOUR?”

“No,” I replied over and over, watching their faces visibly fall, “my plan is actually to hike and drink wine and find some hidden gems — preferably down a dirt road that has inspired at least one country song.”

When my friends looked at me incredulously, I was sure to add, “Okay, fine — maybe I’ll drink a little bourbon along the way.”

“Oh you’re probably visiting a new national park then?” a few tuned in friends added.

But I wasn’t doing that either. I’ve already visited — and was mesmerized by — Mammoth Cave National Park in Southern Kentucky. This time I simply wanted to see what else the state had to offer — beyond bourbon and the national park I knew it for.

So that’s just what I did. I flew into Lexington for some outdoor adventure, then road-tripped north to Louisville for some history. Here is my guide:

Day 1 — Lexington:

I started my road trip in Lexington, the horse capital of the world. It’s just about 75 miles from Louisville but had a decidedly more laid-back vibe. After picking up my rental car I was in awe of the wide open spaces and country roads that seemed to go on forever. As the second most populous city in the state, I quickly found that it has just the right combination of slower Southern charm along with adventurous activities.

I checked into the Home2Suites, which was perfectly located for the adventures I had planned. I loved having a clean and simple suite (that let’s be honest was still more spacious than my apartment back home in Boulder) to rest and relax after spending time exploring. It was perfectly clean, had great staff, a pool, and a cool lounge area outside, and despite being a chain hotel (with a terrrrrrrible name) was actually walkable to several bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. All while being near the I-75 interstate, cutting down on my driving time.

First Stop — Zip Lining at Boone Creek Outdoors

After check-in, I was quickly on to my first adventure, zip-lining. Now, intellectually, I know zip lining is perfectly safe and that thousands of people enjoy it every day. But if I’m being honest, I have been irrationally terrified of doing it for years. I have often found myself in beautiful destinations staring up at zip lines and every time I politely decline any offers. “Just not for me,” I say as calmly as I can while inside I’m screaming, “HELLLLLLL NO.”

So I hyped myself up on the drive over, reminding myself that I didn’t have to do anything I didn’t want to do, but that I also wanted to do this. I wanted to try.

“Have you ever been zip lining?” the friendly front desk attendant at Boone Creek Outdoors asked me with a comforting Kentucky drawl.

“I haven’t,” I replied.

“Are you afraid of heights?” he pressed.

My face gave me away. “I am.”

“Well, we’ll work on both of those today.”

Boy, did we. We started small and worked our way up to a nearly 1,400-foot-long zip line over the 200-foot-deep gorge. It was heart-pumping like I had imagined, but also the most fun I had had in months. Maybe longer.

Flying through the gorgeous tree canopy, taking in the incredible gorge that surrounded me, and the southern hospitality of my guides put me at ease in a way that felt like an actual life breakthrough. I felt capable and strong and ready to see more of this absolutely beautiful land that I had just flown through.

Second Stop — Talon Winery

I wanted to keep riding on the high from my successful zip-lining experience, so I looked up wineries nearby and beelined over to Talon Winery. Tucked away on 300 acres of pristine Kentucky farmland, the property is absolutely dreamy. I spent some time as the only patron in the winery for a tasting, enjoying the Kentucky hospitality (you’ll hear a lot about this) and, of course, the wine itself.

I happily bought a bottle of Moondance, a Pinot Gris with a citrus nose, to enjoy outside (and re-cork for later in the trip) and nearly cried because it was such an idyllic scene. Groups of hip younger patrons came and went (and selfied among the vines) as I sat with my book and the Kentucky sunset that just hit differently.

Third Stop — Drake’s Come Play

After I got back to my hotel I was hungry but way too tired to drive anywhere else (I also wanted to be able to uncork my bottle of Talon wine safely) so I walked the very short distance from my hotel to Drake’s Come Play. A Lexington-based regional chain restaurant, Drake’s Come Play has a wide variety of menu items (including burgers, tacos, steaks, and sushi) and a laid-back sports bar vibe.

I enjoyed the fried fish entree with a glass of rosé before heading back to my room to rest up for the big day that was ahead of me.

Day 2 — Kentucky State Parks

There are 45 state parks in Kentucky, and I knew I wanted to visit some while I was in the state. As an avid hiker and National Park traveler who spends a lot of time west of the Mississippi, Kentucky feels like a hidden gem. There are almost endless outdoor recreation opportunities in the Bluegrass State, but as my time was limited I opted for an area where two parks — Red River Gorge National Geological Area and Natural Bridges State Park — meet.

First Stop — Red River Gorge National Geological Area and Natural Bridges State Park

Just about an hour’s drive from Lexington lies the Red River Gorge National Geological area. I was excited to wake up early on my second day in Kentucky and experience this area of the Daniel Boone National Forest as it came highly recommended by the zip-lining guides. I could see why immediately.

Red River Gorge is known for rock climbing, consistently lauded as the sport climbing capital of the country, but I was most excited to see some of the 150 sandstone arches in the area, the only area east of the Rocky Mountains with as many. I went on a few short hikes and was blown away by each one.

I recommend Cloudsplitter and Gray’s Arch Trail.

Adjacent to Red River Gorge is another stunning natural wonder, Natural Bridges State Resort Park. This park has a lot to offer from hiking to natural arches, camping, a restaurant, a gondola, a history center, and lodging. You could spend much longer than a day here. During my trip, I spent time hiking the Natural Bridge and Low Gap Trails and was impressed at each turn by the landscape and tranquility.

Second Stop — Miguel’s Pizza

You can’t visit the Red River Gorge area without a stop at Miguel’s Pizza. It may look like Miguel’s Pizza is just your average roadside pizza parlor, but it’s legendary in the Red River Gorge. For the past 30 years, Miguel Ventura and his family have worked to build not just tasty pizzas, but a mecca for climbers from all over the world. You see, Miguels is also a gear shop and campground for visiting climbers, who can sometimes number in the hundreds during a busy night.

As I enjoyed a few slices of pie and a local brew, I marveled at the almost utopian feel of the grounds. The mix of tourists passing by and climbers who were resting and comparing notes made this a truly memorable roadside meal.

Day 3 — Louisville

First Stop — Kentucky Derby Museum

On my third morning in Kentucky, I checked out of my hotel in Lexington and started the short drive to Louisville. As the most populous city in the state, it’s known for bourbon and, of course, the Kentucky Derby. I admittedly don’t know much about horse racing, so I decided to drop by Churchill Downs to tour the Kentucky Derby Museum. You can take several tours from the museum, and I opted for the historic walking tour. Our guide took us out through the grandstands to the rail of the track, giving us stories and insight into what The Derby was and how it transformed into what it is today.

Then came the best part, mint juleps. I stopped by the Derby Cafe and Bourbon Bar to indulge in a famed Kentucky Derby staple before heading downtown.

Second Stop — Historic Walking Tour

I travel for a living and have experienced many guided activities throughout the country. But one thing I’d never experienced is also one of the simplest, a walking tour. I like the freedom of exploring and walking around on my own. But in a town as historic as Louisville, I wanted to get some more context and I’m so glad I did.

I booked a walking tour of Louisville’s Historic District with Louisville Historic Tours. I joined a few other visitors on a street corner on the border of “Old Louisville” to meet our guide, the impressive author David Domine. As he walked us around the neighborhood, he explained not just the history of the area, but of the architecture, the famous residents, and even urban legends in the area.

It was a beautiful way to spend an afternoon and get a little off the beaten path.

Third Stop — Check in at Moxy Hotel in Downtown Louisville

Right as I got back to my car after the walking tour it started to rain, so I was happy to go check in to my hotel downtown and relax a bit. Located right off of Louisville’s famed Main Street (Whiskey Row), the Moxy Hotel is unique and fun. Check-in is at the bar — with a welcome drink of course — and then a chalkboard-painted elevator took me to my stylish corner room.

The Moxy Hotel brand has locations all over the world and is owned by Marriott, but the experience feels high-end boutique. The hotel’s bar and restaurant — Zombie Taco — is dark and vibey with fun drinks and tasty tacos. I loved the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout my room and the playful touches throughout.

Fourth Stop — Explore Downtown Louisville

After the rain let up a bit I was excited to explore downtown Louisville. Luckily, I was situated perfectly at the Moxy to walk to all of the bars and museums I wanted to visit on Whiskey Row.

My first stop was the 21c Museum Hotel Museum and Bar, a tip from my tour guide David. While I had read about 21c Museum Hotels many times, this was my first visit and I was blown away. Based in Louisville, 21c Museum Hotels are now in several locations throughout the Midwest and South. The combination of art, museum, and boutique hotel feels fresh and inventive and I was happy to explore the grounds.

The exhibits in the 9,000-square-foot museum were contemporary and thought-provoking, and the drinks at the hotel bar and restaurant, Proof on Main (one of our favorite spots), were interesting and felt bespoke. I can’t wait to return and stay on the property longer.

After spending time at the museum and bar, I spent hours strolling along Main Street and popping into several places. I wish I had time for everything. But on a shorter trip, I wouldn’t miss the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, and the Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery and Bar.

For dinner, I popped into Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar where I enjoyed another mint julep and a catfish platter with hushpuppies and pickled vegetables, the most “Southern” meal I can think of which was also the most delicious of the trip.

Day 4

First Stop — Run Across the Big Four Bridge

I woke up bright and early on my last day in Kentucky to explore the riverfront, specifically the Big Four Bridge. What was once a railroad truss towering over the Ohio River, has been repurposed into a pedestrian walkway. I ran across through walkers and bikers of all ages enjoying the view and crisp morning air. The entire waterfront area is frankly impressive for a city this size. The 85-acre natural area feels like a respite but is just steps away from the hustle of Whiskey Row.

Next time, I’d love to come back for sunrise or sunset.

Second Stop — Copper & Kings Distillery Tour

While I didn’t come to Kentucky for distillery tours, I would be remiss to leave the state without going on one, right? Whatever the justification, you can’t really go wrong with any of the distilleries in Louisville.

Many of the big-name distillery tours require reservations and tickets that book up well in advance, so I looked outside the staples and found Copper & Kings Distillery, which makes American brandy instead of the ubiquitous bourbon and rye whiskey you find at all the other distilleries. First, I joined a few others on a distillery tour, learning about the traditional copper pot distillation that they use, and their method of “sonic aging” where Copper & Kings plays music from several subwoofers toward their barrels in the basement maturation cellar 24/7.

After the tour, we were able to taste several of the gins, brandy, and even absinthes that Copper & Kings produce before I headed up to the rooftop restaurant for a quick bite and a drink before heading back to the airport. It may have been against my brand to not focus on National Parks and against KY’s brand to have a tourist only visit one distillery but it was the exact trip I needed and one I’ll be recommending often!

Every once in a while the ladies of The View put politics aside to get a little… freaky. That was especially the case during Thursday’s episode when the panel tackled a woman’s claims that her house was being haunted by horny ghosts. The topic led Joy Behar to confess to not just one, but several sexy paranormal encounters. Even more shocking, Whoopi Goldberg was at a loss for words. The View co-host is never one to pull her punches, but she genuinely did not know what to do with this information.

The whole thing went down after Sara Haines jokingly asked if you can get pregnant from having sex with a ghost to which Behar responded with her personal experience. Via The A.V. Club:

Meanwhile, Behar stews for a moment before quietly stating, “I’ve had sex with a few ghosts and never got pregnant.”

Whoopi Goldberg—never missing a beat—says, “I’m just gonna let that ride. I don’t know how many of you just heard what Joy just said, but I’m going to let it ride.” There is then no further discussion on the topic, and Behar shares no details of her paranormal tryst.

Was Behar joking for the cameras? Possibly. That said, as The A.V. Club notes, Behar wouldn’t be the first celebrity to claim she’s gotten freaky with the undead. Lucy Liu once told Us Weekly about a similar encounter that was “sheer bliss.” Interestingly, Liu also did not get pregnant from ghost sex, so really, who’s to say what’s weird and what’s a foolproof angle rife for pleasure?

(Via The A.V. Club)

The Boston Celtics finished 22nd in rim attempt frequency during the 2021-22 NBA season, per Cleaning the Glass. Even with the best offense in the league once the calendar shifted to 2022, Boston still only ranked slightly below average at 18th.

In spite of their run to the NBA Finals, a constant talking point was how the Celtics’ lack of a “true point guard” played a major role in the offense’s struggles against Golden State. The halfcourt turned into a contested shot-making slugfest. Transition opportunities were often left on the table. Part of this was due to how darn well that Warrior defense played, but when it comes to the sort of things they can control (coaching, personnel, etc.), the Celtics lacked easy buckets and the ability to put pressure on the rim.

Enter Malcolm Brogdon, for whom the team traded during the offseason.

Brogdon took 40 percent of his shots at the rim last season with the Indiana Pacers, according to Cleaning the Glass. Among non-bigs who are still on the roster, the highest rate from a Celtic was Jaylen Brown at a 32 percent clip. Brown created for himself at quite the rate, too — 47.1 percent of his two’s were unassisted, compared to 24.9 percent for Brogdon. While Brogdon was certainly overextended at points — he had to shoulder a heavy burden to carry Indiana’s offense — he provides downhill gravitas that the Celtics didn’t possess last season.

He had De’Anthony Melton seeing stars as his primary defender against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA’s first game of the new season.

Operating off secondary drives and attacking off the catch, Brogdon can dice up defenses, punish defenders who are too small, and continue possessions as well as finishing them. He provides an off-ball continuity and connectivity that should add oomph to Boston’s halfcourt attack, and already did in game one.

Brogdon is lethal attacking from the slots or with the ability to step into the catch. His low center of gravity, broad shoulders, tight handle, and powerful strides make him a battering ram that can expand dents created by the star creators of the Celtics when he’s off the ball. He moves pretty well with the flow of the offense and can be utilized as a screener, which we saw.

While he can pummel the paint, there’s room to point out that he’s not fully a point guard but stills brings point guard-esque qualities to the table. He’s a combo, but I’d call him a 1.5 guard. He can create without screens. He has pretty good floor vision and the ability to spray the ball through pick-and-roll reads. How Brogdon and the Celtics handle switches will be worth noting — he shot 32.2 percent on pull-up threes in his time with the Pacers on roughly three attempts per game. He routinely saw switch defenses that took away his ability to penetrate the paint without being quite effective enough as a shooter off the bounce to counter.

That’s part of what makes the fit with the Celtics so enticing. There will undoubtedly be hiccups, but we saw the flashes of a team that knew how to get the most of their newest rotation player.

He’s not a dominant transition player, but he’s a steady one.

It’s worth noting that Philly’s transition defense was abysmal, but it takes the Celtics’ taking advantage of that to really drive home the point. Brogdon is heady in pinpointing ways to advance the ball and attack early, even if he’s not the player doing it himself. For a team that ranked 27th in points per 100 possessions scored in transition last season (21st in overall frequency of transition), this is a gigantic boon.

One area to monitor in Brogdon’s continued acclimation to the Celtics’ will be their defense. Throwing out multiple looks with switching, drop, and more aggressive ball pressure made sense to start the season, but drop with Brogdon was a slight area of concern.

He has his strengths as a defender against wings, on some switches in the post, and with astute digs and stunts as an off-ball player. We already saw him function fairly well as the helper onto post players and making rotations out of that. With drop, his major weakness as a defender is exploited: his screen navigation.

He had some good moments in getting back in front, but particularly in the stretches when Boston was going to drop, James Harden directly targeted Brogdon and whomever was at the 5. It’s not an overwhelming concern, but it’s definitely worth tracking as the year goes on.

It’s hard to complain or nitpick Brogdon considering the gaps he fills and bolsters. As Boston looks to make another deep run in the playoffs, his addition and integration looms large.

A week after drawing criticism for posting an interview with Kanye West in which West shared some offensive and derogatory views, Drink Champs looks like it could bounce back with its next episode, judging from a preview the show’s social accounts posted today. The guests this week are more conventional but have also had their fair share of controversy over the past few months. Fortunately, for Quavo and Takeoff of Migos, the controversy stems from their music and not from reprehensible politics.

In the clip, which you can watch below, NORE asks whether the full Migos trio can ever reunite after several months of apparent tension during a longer discussion about group potential appearing in a Verzuz battle. “We can’t do a Migos reunion for one Verzuz?” he wonders. “No? That’s not gonna happen?”

Takeoff delivers the response, which should come as no surprise to longtime fans. They’ll do it, he says, “If the check right.”

The group has been at odds for the past several months due to what Quavo and Takeoff have insinuated was some sort of disloyalty on Offset’s part. They since released an album without him, while he’s been promoting his own album without them and pursuing legal action against their shared label, Quality Control. Qua and Takeoff have maintained that while Migos will always remain a trio, for the time being, they’ll be releasing music as a duo.

You can listen to the full Drink Champs interview below.

Rosalía has dropped a new version of her viral hit “Bizcochito.” In the remix that was released yesterday (October 20), the Spanish pop star teamed up with rising Dominican rapper Haraca Kiko.

“Bizcochito” is one of the song’s on Rosalía’s critically-acclaimed Motomami album. The frenetic and electronic track went viral this past summer when she started performing it on her Motomami Tour. During the performances, Rosalía would chew gum while making a funny facial expression. As part of the Amazon Original series, she teamed up with Kiko for a new remix of the song.

“I am so happy to share this remix of ‘Bizcochito’ that I did with my friends Haraca and the producer Leo RD,” Rosalía said in a statement. “I hope my fans at Amazon Music have as much fun dancing to it as I do!”

Like another one of Rosalía’s frequent collaborators, Tokischa, Kiko is helping globalize the Dominican dembow genre. “Bizcochito” gets a bouncy dembow makeover in the remix. Kiko adds to the frivolity of the song with a fiery guest verse. The remix was helmed by Dominican producer Leo RD who is behind many of today’s dembow hits.

At the 2022 Latin Grammy Awards, Rosalía is up for eight nominations, including for Album Of The Year. Her Motomami LP received an additional nomination in a technical category.

Listen to the “Bizcochito” remix on Amazon Music here.

Shakira surpassed a record set by Bad Bunny earlier this year. With the release of “Monotonía” featuring Ozuna this week, the Colombian superstar smashed the record for the most views for a Latin music video within its first 24-hours on YouTube.

On Wednesday, Shakira released her new single “Monotonía.” In the bachata ballad, she sings about moving on from a relationship that has run its course. The heartbreaking lyrics could be inspired by her recent split from Gerard Piqué. “Suddenly you were no longer the same / You left me because of your narcissism,” she sings in Spanish. Puerto Rican singer Ozuna features on Shakira’s vulnerable track.

In the “Monotonía” video that Shakira co-directed with Jaume de la Iguana, she has a hole in chest after being shot by a bazooka gun. Fans have speculated that the bazooka assailant could be a reference to Piqué, though the man’s face is never shown. He is wearing a similar sweatshirt to the one Piqué wore in Shakira’s 2017 video “Me Enamoré.” Shakira walks around Spain with her heart in hand until she stores it away in a depository.

The “Monotonía” video certainly had people talking and watching. Within its first 24-hours of release, the video amassed 19,244,313 million views on YouTube. Bad Bunny previously had the record for the Latin video with the most views within 24-hours this year with “Moscow Mule.” The lead single from Un Verano Sin Ti amassed more than 15 million views on its release day.

Shakira also holds the record for the most-viewed Latin video on its release day by a female artist in the history of YouTube. “X” by J Balvin and Nicky Jam holds the overall record after surpassing 20.6 million views on its release day in 2018.

Drake surprised everyone at Atlanta’s Forbes Arena on Wednesday (October 19) by joining 21 Savage for part of his Morehouse-Spelman homecoming concert. Drake came out to “Knife Talk,” noting it was his first time performing in ATL since 2018, then also performed “Nonstop” and “Jimmy Cooks.” The unexpected joint concert provides fuel to rumors that the hip-hop icons have an unreleased collaborative album.

The fuel was first poured on the speculative fire when producer DDot tweeted, “Drake and 21 Savage tape finna be brazy” on Thursday (October 20). RapTV aggregated the tweet on Instagram with the caption, “Do y’all think Drake and 21 Savage are dropping more music!?” And 21 Savage simply commented with the blue cap emoji, so don’t hold your breath, but as RapTV put it, “maybe one day.”

Homecoming marked the first time that Drake and 21 Savage performed “Jimmy Cooks,” their Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single from Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind. While on stage, Drake told the crowd, “Along with OVO, I really live this 4L sh*t. By the way, I didn’t get invited to this show. Nobody from Morehouse asked me to perform. My brother brought me here, so make some noise for 21 Savage.”

Honestly, Nevermind arrived in June on 24 hours’ notice, so there is hope to be had that a collaborative album with 21 Savage could magically appear without warning at some point in the future.