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Remember Kanye West’s “Lift Yourself“? The first two minutes of the 2018 song are carried by a vintage soul sample, which is a pretty typically West move. Then, (in)famously, West starts rapping nonsense lyrics that play off the words “poop” and “scoop.” For example, here’s a passage: “Poopy-di scoop / Scoop-diddy-whoop / Whoop-di-scoop-di-poop / Poop-di-scoopty / Scoopty-whoop.”

Well, today brings good news for “Lift Yourself” fans: The spirit of the song is alive and well here in 2021. Yesterday, West’s daughter North celebrated her eighth birthday and she did so by having a poop-themed birthday party. Kim Kardashian shared some photos of the proceedings on Instagram, including a group shot of North and her friends all wearing brown full-body pajamas made to look like a poop emoji. She captioned the image with a nod to “Lift Yourself,” writing, “Poop Diddy Scoop kinda slumber party [poop emojis].”

Kardashian also shared an Instagram post about North’s special day, writing, “My 1st born baby North is 8 years old today! North, one day you will see these messages all printed out for you in the books I am making for you and so hope you feel the love because you bring so much love and joy into all of our lives! You are the silliest, most stylish, most creative person who knows exactly what they want in life! I’ve never met anyone like you! I picked these BTS to post of North and I from this Steven Klein Jackie O shoot bc it just reminded me of the bond North and I share and he always captures the emotion so well!”

Kelsey Plum picked apart the New York Liberty for a career-high 32 points in a 100-78 blowout win on Tuesday night. She was unstoppable, connecting on 11 of her 16 shots from the field including a trio of triples. She added five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and just two turnovers in 30 minutes.

The Aces are rolling now, winning four games in a row and seven of their last eight. But this win was especially important, even though the Liberty were without Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Howard. Plum missed the entirety of last season due to a torn Achilles, which never guarantees a full recovery. Even though last year’s WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart and NBA All-Star Kevin Durant have both bounced back in a big way from their own respective Achilles injuries, this is still one of the most daunting things that can happen to a player.

Still, it’s being proven that an Achilles can be a bump in the road, and fortunately for the Aces, Plum is showing that it’s one that she can emphatically overcome.

“I don’t know a harder worker than Kelsey Plum …” her teammate Liz Cambage said, according to The Las Vegas Review-Journal‘s Sam Gordon. “She loves this game more than anybody I know.”

In her first season back since the injury, Plum has played six games for the Aces and six games for Team USA at the Olympic qualifiers for the 3×3 competition. Along with teammates Allisha Gray, Katie Lou Samuelson, and Stefanie Dolson, the U.S. earned a ticket to Tokyo with a perfect 6-0 record. Plum averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

Settling into a bench role with the Aces, Plum had a so-so start to the year. Through the first five games, she made just 11 shots from the field for 37 total points. She played fewer than 20 minutes in two of those games largely due to the team’s signing of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray and the emergence of 2019 No. 1 pick Jackie Young. But Plum’s explosion against the Liberty shows just how deep this Aces team is.

Plum’s speed and craftiness were on display against a young New York backcourt. She found her way to the rim off a number of in-and-out dribble series and wrong-foot layups getting past her defender. Those quick bursts are encouraging after her injury.

Plum also capitalized on the Liberty’s sloppiness, poking away two steals of her own, and profiting on the other end with fast-break layups.

She also looked for her own shot more than usual. The NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball’s all-time scoring leader has developed a pass-first mentality since entering the pros, but in this game, she brought her University of Washington Huskies range.

The Aces were WNBA general managers’ pick to win the 2021 championship for good reason: They’re totally stacked. Last year’s MVP A’ja Wilson leads the team in scoring, the 6’8 Cambage is a terror on the low block, Gray slices up defenses, Dearica Hamby is a non-stop engine, Young is breaking out as a mid-range threat, and now Plum, the team’s seventh woman, is dropping 30-point games. It’s scary to think that they won’t be at full health either, with All-Star Angel McCoughtry sitting the rest of the season due to a torn ACL.

Vegas’s only losses have come to the two other best teams in the league; twice to the Connecticut Sun, and once to the reigning champion Seattle Storm. But as time passes, this group is starting click. Remember — Gray, Cambage, and Plum all weren’t with the 2020 team that reached the WNBA Finals.

The Aces are starting to catch fire. Circle their June 27 matchup with the Storm on your calendar.

Welcome to SNX DLX, our weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the market. We’re at a milestone today, as this is the final SNX to be published in Spring 2021. This time next week, we’ll officially be in the summer season which means we’ve made it halfway through 2021’s sneaker offerings. This year has gone fast! So far, it’s been an incredible year for shoes, far surpassing 2020 in terms of both quality and frequency, though last year was a pandemic year so 2021 has a slight edge, as the big brands have since adapted to this weird world we live in now.

The Summer to Holiday season tends to bring some of the year’s best shoes, so considering how strong these last six months have been, we’re pretty hyped for what’s to come. But this week is no slouch, the big brands are closing out Spring in style, we’ve got new sneakers from New Balance kicking off the brand’s celebration of the 990’s 40th anniversary, new high top and low top Dunks from Nike, and a triple Yeezy drop. Let’s dive in!

New Balance MADE 990v1 Version Series

Leading up to the 40th anniversary of New Balance’s iconic 990, NB will be paying tribute to the sneaker’s various versions in the sneaker’s history, starting with this week’s Version 1. Dressed in classic New Balance grey and made in the USA, the 990v1 features an upper composed of mesh and suede paneling with leather accents across the “N” logo, with an ecru midsole and a chrome heel.

To indicate the version, the sneaker features a red “Version 1” tag that tonally matches the tongue. It’s a celebration of New Balance’s best sneaker, and we’re psyched to see what the brand has in store for v2, v3, and v4.

The New Balance MADE 990v1 is set to drop on June 17th at 10 am EST for a retail price of $175. Pick up a pair at the New Balance webstore.

New Balance Vision Racer Grey

To date, every pair of Jaden Smith’s New Balance Vision Racer has been flashy and futuristic, but this week brings an understated take on the chunky-soled silhouette — dressing it in a classic neutral New Balance grey. In keeping with Jaden’s commitments to sustainability, the Vision Racer features a recycled polyester and synthetic leather upper. With partially recycled insoles made from castor bean oil, recycled foam, and recycled rubber atop a repurposed foam EVA Regrind midsole with grey shades throughout atop an icy blue translucent midsole.

Oh, and it’s vegan-friendly! It’s one part forward-thinking and sustainable, one part classic New Balance style.

The New Balance Vision Racer Grey is set to drop on June 18th at 10 am Eastern for a retail price of $150. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.

Nike Dunk High x AMBUSH Deep Royal

Nike has linked up with the iconic Yoon Ahn for a modern take on the high-top Dunk via Ahn’s AMBUSH label. Featuring an aerodynamic design inspired by Japan’s bike, car, and truck culture, this reimagining features an oversized swoosh with a strong heel counter, and a matte black swoosh over a rich royal blue and white leather upper.

Other details include a dual-branded exposed foam tongue with branded sock liners, and embossed AMBUSH branding. Ahn’s goal was to make a Dunk that looked like it was in motion and we’re going to go ahead and say he’s nailed the concept.

The Nike Dunk High x AMBUSH Deep Royal is out now for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair at aftermarket sites like StockX.

Nike Dunk Low Dusty Olive

Nike’s release calendar would indicate that the brand is attempting to make summer 2021 all about the Dunk and kicking off that plan is this beautiful Dusty Olive take on the low-top sneaker. Inspired by a Japanese-exclusive colorway from 20 years ago (part of the Ugly Ducking pack, if you’re a Dunk head), the Dusty Olive features a soft suede olive green upper with mocha brown and gold accents on the toe box, laces, and heel, with a golden wraparound swoosh.

The Nike Dunk Low Dusty Olive is set to drop on June 17th for a retail price of $110. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

NOAH x Adidas Probound/Noah Rod Laver

New York-based streetwear brand has linked up with Adidas to drop a new summer-leaning nautical-themed collection which in addition to apparel includes two sneaker drops, the Adidas Probound and Rod Laver. If you’re scratching your head over those sneaker names it’s probably because both the Probound and Rod Laver come from Adidas archives and aren’t silhouettes that get much love or attention these days, which is really a shame.

But leave it to NOAH to celebrate vintage Adidas style! The Probound is a classic low-top basketball sneaker featuring a leather upper with a colorway that mixes Cloud White, Blue Bird, and Collegiate Navy atop a standard rubber outsole. The Rod Laver features a more vintage, tennis-inspired shape with a synthetic suede upper, a sea-themed shell logo at the heel, with a Cloud White, Green, and Collegiate Navy colorway.

Both the Probound and Rod Laver are set to drop alongside the NOAH x Adidas Spring Summer 2021 collection on June 17th at 7:00 am PST for a retail price of $100 and $120 respectively. Pick up both pairs via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Mono Series

We might be light on sneaker drops this week, but we’re also getting three different colorways of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2, so it feels like a huge week regardless. Dubbed the “Mono Series” this three-sneaker drop consists of monochrome colorways based on naturally occurring substances. We’ve got the earthy Clay, the chilly Ice, which is our personal favorite, and the moody Mist, which should really be called Smog, but hey who am I to tell Kanye what to name his shoes.

All three are pretty dope with a revamped monofilament mesh upper and a translucent design that allows you to appreciate the inner workings of the shoe. For whatever reason, Yeezy Brand is advising people to order a 1/2 size up, not sure if that’s the result of a production error or it has something to do with the new mesh upper, but we’re glad the brand is making it obvious to anyone attempting to purchase a pair.

The Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Mono Series is set to drop on June 18th for a retail price of $220. Grab the Mono Ice at GOAT or Flight Club or pick up a pair of the Clay and Mist at the Adidas webstore or at Yeezy Supply.

Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Tent and Trail

Los Angeles-based retailer and label Union LA has an impressive record when it comes to fire Jordan collabs, and this week’s Tent and Trail collection continues that trend with two earthy summer colorways of the Jordan 4. The pack consists of a Desert Moss colorway which combines mustard, teal, and purple, and Taupe Haze, which combines teal, with shades of earthy grey suede and mesh.

Both sneakers give off heavy trail vibes, which is fitting for the upcoming summer we’re about to spend back outdoors. However, though these may look fit for the trail, you probably shouldn’t do any hiking in these. Your feet will get dirty, and you’ll probably just ruin these works of sneaker art.

The Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Tent and Trail collection is set to drop on June 20th for a retail price of $250. Pick up the Desert Moss and Taupe Haze at GOAT.

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Like many other major festivals, iHeartRadio‘s 2021 event is vying to make a return this fall. The Las Vegas festival has invited some of today’s biggest stars to take the stage, including Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Lil Baby.

This year’s two-day event officially runs from September 18 to 19 and takes place at Vegas’ massive T-Mobile Arena. Along with Eilish, Lipa, and Lil Baby, some of the other artists invited to the stage include Olivia Rodrigo, DaBaby, The Kid Laroi, Saweetie, Yungblud, 24kGoldn, Addison Rae, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Florida Georgia Line, Cheap Trick, Nelly, Journey, Weezer, Sam Hunt, All Time Low, Conan Gray, Tate McRae, Khalid, and more.

In a statement about the 2021 festival, iHeartMedia’s Chief Programming Officer Tom Poleman said the event is slated to be a “historic” one. “This year’s Festival will be historic for many reasons,” Poleman said. “Not only will it be the first time all of these artists are together on the same stage, but also because it’ll be in front of a live audience. We’ve all been waiting for this moment — live music is back, and we’ll be celebrating like never before.”

Tickets to iHeartRadio’s 2021 festival are on sale 6/25 at 11 a.m. PST. Get them here.

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

The Dallas Mavericks are entering a critical offseason with Luka Doncic as their clear present and future as a superstar, but with plenty of uncertainty around him with regards to the roster. Tim Hardaway Jr. is a free agent, trade rumors are swirling about Kristaps Porzingis given his struggles in the postseason, and overall the roster needs upgrades to become a real contender in the West.

Early in the week, a bombshell report dropped in which much of the blame for Dallas’ internal dysfunction was laid at the feet of pro gambler turned executive Haralabos Voulgaris, calling him a “shadow GM” and with many examples of him apparently overstepping his role and becoming far more powerful in decision-making within the organization than maybe anyone, including GM Donnie Nelson. It wasn’t hard to figure out who was likely one of the chief sources in that story, as Nelson would understandably be one of the most frustrated individuals about a shift of power as described in The Athletic’s piece, but what came next was something no one expected.

Nelson, who has been with the Mavs since 1998, has “parted ways” with the organization as of Wednesday, leading them into their most critical offseason in years with a new top priority of finding a new GM.

It is hard not to see this as, at least in some way, tied to that internal dysfunction, but the decision reportedly came before the story ran.

All of this is to say, Dallas has some serious work to do internally to figure things out, but they now get a chance to reset with a new GM and, possibly, more shakeups in their front office structure before they get into a very important draft, free agency, and trade season.

Ever since Harley Quinn co-creator Justin Halpern revealed that DC Comics prevented the already raunchy animated series from showing Batman performing oral sex on Catwoman, naturally, social media has been having a field day with the topic all week. But just when it seemed like the memes were coming to a dull roar, Val Kilmer has entered the chat.

Making him the first Batman to weigh in on the “Does the Dark Knight go downtown?” debate, Kilmer showed he’s aware of the conversation by tweeting out a GIF from Batman Forever on Wednesday with the caption, “Does he or doesn’t he…?” And while that seems like Kilmer is leaving the question open-ended, the GIF does anything but.

“We could give it a try. I’ll bring the wine,” Kilmer’s Batman says to Nicole Kidman’s Chase Meridian in the erotically-charged rooftop scene. Of course, that would suggest that Kilmer’s Batman has never performed the sex act before, but he’s open to it. Or maybe — possibly… probably — we’re reading too much into this.

Anyway, the topic has produced a non-stop parade of reactions as people still can’t handle Halpern’s anecdotes about DC’s objections to showing Batman pleasuring Catwoman.

“We had a moment where Batman was going down on Catwoman. And DC was like, ‘You can’t do that. You absolutely cannot do that.’” Halpern told Variety. “They’re like, ‘Heroes don’t do that.’ So, we said, ‘Are you saying heroes are just selfish lovers?’ They were like, ‘No, it’s that we sell consumer toys for heroes. It’s hard to sell a toy if Batman is also going down on someone.’”

(Via Val Kilmer on Twitter)

I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m skeptical of the majority of CBD products on the market. I’ve written about why before, but it basically comes down to three key factors:

1. CBD is unregulated by the FDA, which means that manufacturers can misrepresent what’s actually in the product by putting whatever they want on the label. According to this report from Leafreport, only 42% of brands test almost all of their products for potency and share their third-party lab results with consumers. From the same report, only 13% of brands tested almost all of their products for purity — checking for microbial content, pesticides, or heavy metals.
2. There is no consensus on what constitutes a “therapeutic” dose of CBD for aiding in the treatment of a variety of ailments. Many products on the market have what I like to call a “token dose” — a minimal amount of CBD is included so whoever is making the product can say it’s there. But low level doses likely don’t have have a measurable effect on the body. (CBD in the legit gummies, for example generally has at least 20mg CBD/ serving)
3. Sourcing in CBD is an issue when it comes to quality. CBD that utilizes American-grown hemp or marijuana and is full or broad-spectrum is considered the best. (Here are some other shopping tips, for anyone who wants to dive deeper on this topic.)

That’s not to say I hate CBD. I’m just skeptical. In fact, I’m usually hesitant to say “yes” to even receiving CBD samples unless I have a satisfactory answer to the questions above. But when I heard that there was a new queer, femme, and Black and Latinx-owned CBD line, called Xula, from one of my favorite cannabis healers and personalities, Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey… Well, my ears instantly perked up.

I’m a devotee of Aggrey’s book, The Art of Cooking With Weed Butter, and a longtime follower of hers on social media. To me, she’s an anti-influencer influencer — one gets the sense that she walks the walk, along with talking the talk. She seems genuine and devoted to her study and practice of using medicinal herbs, including cannabis. Once the dosing and sourcing checked out, I knew that if any CBD product were to work, there was a good chance it would be Xula’s.

I was right. Xula’s products worked for me, particularly for my period aches and pains. I used the Uff! Moon + Womb oil during the first day of my cycle, which is when I experience heavy cramping and general lethargy. I was genuinely shocked to find that, within 30 minutes or so of ingesting the oil, my cramps had subsided. I also applied the Uff! Touch + Soothe balm to my midsection. Both products contain high doses of CBD and CBG — which are said to have anti-inflammatory properties — as well as passionflower, mugwort, black cohosh root, ginger root, lemon verbena, and lemon.

I couldn’t believe how well it worked. I was not alone.

“With our formulas, we had the theory behind it, we worked with the herbalist, and with my background studying cannabis for a few years, we thought, ‘This should really work for cramps,’ or for any of the other things we had formulations for,” Xula co-founder Karina Primelles told me. “But actually seeing the experience side, we were like, ‘Oh my god, this actually works!’ We sent initial formulas to friends and family members. As the feedback started to roll in, we were like, ‘Okay! we actually figured it out!’”

Both Primelles and Aggrey noted that the “only negative feedback” they received was that the Uff! oil tasted bitter, which is true. But it only lingers for a moment and the benefits outweigh whatever temporary discomfort there is. A strong ginger flavor helps, too.

As for the results, my personal response was so strong that I pressed Primelles to explain why Xula worked when so many other menstrual remedies have failed me.

“With that formula, CBD itself is said to help. There is a lot of research about CBD’s analgesic effects” she said, referring to how CBD is considered to be a treatment for pain management. “With cramps, specifically, it’s really interesting because there are these compounds called prostaglandins, which enhance contractions. There have been studies that have shown a correlation with women whose bodies produce a higher level of these compounds, they also have a higher level of cramps. CBD can inhibit production of those compounds.”

Both Primelles and Aggrey had a goal of making “specific products tailored towards specific ailments.” To do this, they identified specific combinations of herbs and other plants with the goal of getting their future customers more in tune with plant medicine in general, not just cannabis.

“Where we saw this opportunity was, how do we use cannabis, and CBD specifically, as this entry point to take that medicine more seriously?” Primelles noted.

In the case of the Uff! formula, to give an example, the duo consulted a variety of healers with decades of practice, including Indigenous healers who have strong cultural ties to using said plants medicinally. They settled on plants that are anti-inflammatory, cooling, and increase circulation.

There are other worthy products in the Xula line-up besides the Uff! formulas. I enjoyed the Mhm! Moon + Mood formulas as well — feeling like they gave me back a little pep in my step that I was otherwise missing at that time of the month. I am also a regular CBD oil-taker, which I use to treat anxiety, and found that the Ah! Calm + Clarity blend allowed me to chill out without feeling too tired, a tricky balance for any anti-anxiety remedy regimen in which most active ingredients also put me to sleep.

Beyond simply making CBD products that actually work, which can feel like a bit of an anomaly in the wider CBD market, it’s also notable that Xula is founded and owned by two non-white women in an industry where CEOs and founders are frequently white men with significant capital backing. Both Primelles and Aggrey are based in Mexico, where they met and developed their mutual love and education of medicinal plants, including cannabis.

Regarding their brand identity and how it intersects with their personal identities, Aggrey says she and Primelles have gone back-and-forth over how exactly to position their products.

“We had this conversation where we said, ‘Okay, do we want to talk about being queer, Latinx and Black-owned? Or do we want to talk about high-grade, organically grown, small-batch?’” she said. “It has been a little bit of a struggle because a lot of people just want to talk about it being queer, Black or Latinx-owned and not as much about how we are crafting a really special product.”

Primelles also points out how this has been a natural advantage for Xula. “We were also talking about how we don’t want to be the dominant, or common, kind of founder. When you’re not the dominant form, it gives you the space to see things differently and, consequently, produce different products. It shows in the things we vibe with, the content we produce, and the products we think about creating. In a sense, that’s a blessing or an advantage in having that perspective.”

“Inclusivity comes from this idea of when everyone is represented it’s better for the collective. It’s not just ‘We’re the minorities and we want to be included!’” Mennlay added. “We have something special and unique to offer. This should be the norm, this should be the standard and this is why: look what we can bring to the table!”

If this is what the future of plant medicine looks and feels like, sign me up. Xula has turned me back into a CBD believer.

The past three presidential administrations have been a game of ping-pong for LBGTQ+ students’ rights. During his term as president, Trump rescinded Obama-era protections for transgender students, and now the Biden administration is undoing that Trump-era guidance.

An announcement from the U.S. Department of Education today clarified that transgender and gay students are protected from discrimination under Title IX.

“Today, the Department makes clear that all students — including LGBTQ+ students —deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination,” Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement.

“The Supreme Court has upheld the right for LGBTQ+ people to live and work without fear of harassment, exclusion, and discrimination – and our LGBTQ+ students have the same rights and deserve the same protections.”

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Last year, the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that allowed transgender students to compete in sports according to their gender identity, arguing that state laws that allowed their participation were discriminatory against cisgender students.

The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a 13-page Notice of Interpretation explaining the guidance.

“OCR has long recognized that Title IX protects all students, including students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, from harassment and other forms of sex discrimination,” it reads. “OCR also has long recognized that Title IX prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination against all students for not conforming to stereotypical notions of masculinity and femininity. But OCR at times has stated that Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination does not encompass discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. To ensure clarity, the Department issues this Notice of Interpretation addressing Title IX’s coverage of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in light of the Supreme Court decision discussed below.”

The Supreme Court decision in question is the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia decision, in which the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees against discrimination because they are gay or transgender. That decision determined that discriminating against someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity was ultimately discriminating against them “on the basis of sex,” which is a violation of the Civil Rights Act.

The back-and-forth interpretations of Title IX have understandably been a source of consternation for families of LGBTQ+ students. The Equality Act would create a more solid legal backing to anti-discrimination policy, explicitly protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and enshrining those protections into law. That bill has been passed in the U.S. House of Representatives but has yet to be taken up by the Senate. The bill would require 60 votes in the Senate to pass, and it’s been unclear whether it would receive that much support.

In the meantime, having this Title IX guidance from the current administration will give LGBTQ+ students some peace of mind that their rights are acknowledged and protected in schools—at least for the next few years.

Before earning four Grammy Awards, over a dozen nominations, and an Oscar, HER has been perfecting her artistry since a very young age. Along with making a name for herself with her moving music, the singer is also known for her ever-present sunglasses. In fact, some people apparently don’t recognize her without them.

HER recently chatted with Variety for their cover interview. During the conversation, HER spoke about her decision to take on a moniker, sport shades, and appear only as a silhouette on the cover of her debut project:

“Honestly, the reason I wanted to be HER is because I felt people tended to focus on the looks of things instead of music — listening with their eyes and not their ears. It was a social media time of the whole package: ‘This is what an artist should be; this is what a woman should be.’ So when I first released music, I wanted to be a silhouette — these truthful stories were what I wanted to show, not me.”

The singer added that when she walks around her Brooklyn neighborhood, “people don’t recognize me without my glasses. Sometimes I feel like Clark Kent.”

Elsewhere in the conversation, HER described the ups-and-downs of starting her career at such a young age. “It was tough, honestly,” she said. “I would leave school for a few days every month or every other month to travel to New York, and I’d be doing independent study in the studio. There were a lot of sacrifices made, especially by my parents.”

But even with the sacrifices, HER always knew she was striving to make it big. “I’m thankful I was able to go to school, but honestly, I’d be sitting in class like, ‘I can’t wait to get back to New York and work toward my future,’” she added. “Everybody else was thinking about the weekend, but I was thinking about the next ten years.”

Check out HER’s full conversation with Variety here.

When the original Space Jam premiered in 1996 one of the elements that made it so iconic for kids of the era was its accompanying soundtrack, which is widely regarded as one of the best-produced film soundtracks of all time. Its eclectic collection of hip-hop, R&B, and pop artists was a hit, highlighting the increasing popularity of rap and its influence over the basketball world. So, naturally, for LeBron James’ sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy, the bar is rather high — both for the film itself and for its soundtrack, which will likely be instantly compared to its groundbreaking predecessor.

Today, exactly one month before the film’s release — the soundtrack drops one week before — Warner Bros. pictures introduced the soundtrack’s “starting lineup” with a fun reveal video showing which of today’s stars have earned placement on what will undoubtedly be one of the more listened to soundtracks of the year. The video also shows off each star’s relative level of hoop skills and let’s just say it’s a good thing LeBron has the Looney Tunes on his team because some of these passes are looking rough.

Of course, stars like 24kGoldn, Aminé, Anthony Ramos, Big Freedia, Brockhampton, Chance The Rapper, Cordae, Duckwrth, G-Eazy, John Legend, Jonas Brothers, Joyner Lucas, Kash Doll, Kirk Franklin, Leon Bridges, Lil Baby, Lil Tecca, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, P-Lo, Saint JHN, Salt-N-Pepa, Saweetie, Symba, and White Dave are here to rap or sing and not hoop — although Dame D.O.L.L.A. is in there, pulling double duty as he also plays one of the villainous Goon Squad players in the movie.

The New Legacy soundtrack is due 7/9 via Republic Records and WB Watertower Music. The film itself hits theaters 7/16.

Watch the reveal video above.

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