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Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel Review, 2025

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Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel Review, 2025

Nestled in the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains, the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is redefining luxury in one of North America’s premier alpine destinations. This 436-room mountain retreat seamlessly blends modern elegance with rugged adventure, offering oversized accommodations, world-class hospitality, and unparalleled access to Deer Valley’s newest ski terrain. Whether you arrive for a powder-packed winter getaway or a sun-filled summer escape, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley delivers an elevated experience that captures the essence of high-altitude indulgence. Dare I say […]

todayJuly 4, 2025 1

Where To Buy The Kobe AF-1 Triple White & More

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Where To Buy The Kobe AF-1 Triple White & More

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. Except for Halloween and Valentine’s Day, sneaker brands don’t really mess with holidays, so when we took a peek at this week’s calendar of sneaker releases, we were shocked that so many gems are quietly dropping. Now, granted, this is one of our shortest roundups of the year, but we wouldn’t be able to forgive ourselves if we didn’t put sneakers like the AF-1 Mamba […]

todayJuly 4, 2025 2

Watch the Trailer for LL Cool J’s New Series For ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’

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Watch the Trailer for LL Cool J’s New Series For ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’

LL Cool J has teamed with NFL legend Peyton Manning to executive produce the new series Hip Hop Was Born Here, which is set to premiere on Paramount+ on July 22.The first trailer shows LL traveling through New York City rap history as the Queens legend speaks to a wide variety of NYC rap icons to paint explain how hip-hop came to fruition. “To understand the power of hip-hop today, you gotta go back to where it all started,” LL […]

todayJuly 3, 2025 1

Ranking Every Bottle Of Blanton’s To Find The Absolute Best

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Ranking Every Bottle Of Blanton’s To Find The Absolute Best

Blanton’s is known as the original single-barrel bourbon, but is there a single best version of it? It’s a question I wanted to answer because Blanton’s is one of the most popular lineups in all of bourbon. It’s certainly one of the most frequently cited in movies like John Wick and TV shows like The Big Bang Theory. To cover our bases, the Blanton’s brand was launched in 1984, thanks to Elmer T. Lee, who was the Master Distiller at […]

todayJuly 3, 2025

Watch Every 2025 XXL Freshman Drop a Raw Freestyle With No Beat

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Watch Every 2025 XXL Freshman Drop a Raw Freestyle With No Beat

The 2025 XXL Freshman Class is officially in session. Each rap star on the rise enters the proverbial hallways of hip-hop history with their own superlative style. Rappers like Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700 and Nino Paid bring a new wave of artistry to the game while MCs like Ray Vaughn, Eem Triplin and Samara Cyn show off next-level lyricism. BabyChiefDoit, Gelo and Ian deliver an undeniable sense of swagger and EBK Jaaybo, 1900Rugrat and YTB Fatt personify the sounds of the streets. Every aspect […]

todayJuly 3, 2025 2

JID Unveils The New Song ‘Beau,’ From The Mixtape Previewing His Upcoming Album

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JID Unveils The New Song ‘Beau,’ From The Mixtape Previewing His Upcoming Album

JID has a new album, God Does Like Ugly, coming this August. Before that, though, he’s putting a spin on the deluxe editions that tend to follow albums with GDLU Preluxe, a mixtape that he’s releasing before the project, on July 4. An EP or small collection of songs to precede an album isn’t a new thing, but the labeling is fun. At any rate, he shared “32 (Freestyle)” a couple days ago, and now he’s back with another new […]

todayJuly 3, 2025 2

The Must-Experience Guide To Essence Fest 2025

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The Must-Experience Guide To Essence Fest 2025

This weekend, Essence Magazine’s annual music festival will once again take over New Orleans. Under the banner of We are Made Like This, this year’s fest boasts GloRilla, Muni Long, and NOLA native Master P on its list, celebrating the magazine’s 55th year over the Fourth of July weekend with three days of unbridled Black joy. Taking place at the Caesars Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, with a mix of legends like Boyz II Men and Maxwell […]

todayJuly 3, 2025