Music Roundup: December 14th Highlights

21 Savage‘s Artful WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS? Rollout, Starring slawn

Talk about an artful rollout. 21 Savage announced his latest mixtape rather ominously at first, tapping none other than Olaolu Slawn to have his hand at the visuals.It began during Art Basel, with an inflatable signature Slawn-style face of 21 Savage moving around downtown Miami throughout the course of the week. It was later revealed that the rapper would drop his new studio album, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?, the following week, complete with original artwork all by Slawn. The cover art is inspired by 1980 Kerry james Marshall’s painting “A Portrait of the Artist as a Shadow of His Former Self,” complemented by four option cover options as well. A corresponding exhibit at at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art also revealed additional portraits painted by Slawn of each of

This week’s headlines were on the lighter end, as annual “Best of” and “Editor’s Picks” lists go live (wait on it). But the news that did cross the desk this week definately didn’t disappoint.

21 Savage enlisted Slawn for an artful album rollout and release, with Kim Kardashian giving her formal stamp of approval – in the form of an Instagram story, that is – to Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.

Exclusive interviews with Ferg on his Art Basel debut, redveil on sankofa, and Liim on his

Find all of this week’s notable new releases in our December playlist, and read the full recap of this week’s highlights below.

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Everything Dropping This Weekend: December 14th

This weekend is packed with heat, from highly-anticipated collaborations to must-have seasonal releases. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know.

Sneakers

* Nike Air Max DN: Nike’s latest innovation in Air technology arrives December 14. The Air Max DN features a dynamic air unit designed for all-day comfort and a futuristic aesthetic. Expect several colorways at launch.
* New Balance 2002R “Protection Pack”: New Balance continues its popular “Protection Pack” series with the 2002R. These feature a deconstructed look with stitched-on overlays and a rugged outsole, perfect for winter.
* adidas samba “Bold Gold”: The Samba craze continues with a fresh “Bold Gold” iteration.This classic silhouette gets a premium update with gold accents and a sleek leather upper.
* Air jordan 1 Low “Metallic gold”: A luxurious take on the iconic Air Jordan 1 Low, this release features metallic gold detailing on a black leather base.

Apparel

* Supreme x The North Face FW25: The latest collaboration between Supreme and The North Face drops this weekend. Expect a full collection of outerwear, apparel, and accessories designed for winter adventures.Details are still emerging, but expect bold designs and technical fabrics.
* Palace FW25 Week 12: Palace continues its Fall/Winter 2025 releases with Week 12. This drop includes a range of hoodies,tees,jackets,and accessories with Palace’s signature streetwear aesthetic.
* Brain Dead FW25 Collection: brain Dead’s latest collection features graphic tees, hoodies, and outerwear with the brand’s signature post-punk and subcultural influences.
* Carhartt WIP FW25: Carhartt WIP delivers its latest collection of workwear-inspired apparel, including jackets, pants, and accessories built to withstand the elements.

Accessories

* Stüssy Holiday Gift Guide: Stüssy’s Holiday Gift Guide is now live, featuring a curated selection of gifts for the season. Expect a range of apparel, accessories, and home goods.
* Porter x A.P.C. Collaboration: Porter and A.P.C. team up for a collection of minimalist bags and accessories crafted from high-quality materials.
* Neighborhood x BAPE Collection: Neighborhood and BAPE join forces for a limited-edition collection of apparel and accessories featuring both brands’ iconic logos and motifs.

This is just a snapshot of the releases happening this weekend. Be sure to check your favourite retailers’ websites and social media channels for more facts and release times.

While Opium had undoubtedly won over one member of the Kardashian-West-Jenner brigade – North West,infamously a huge fan – it seems the Gen-Z culture purveyor has put on her mom on the rage-rap wave. Kim K took to Instagram to share her current song of choice, wich happened to be Ken Carson and Destroy lonely’s new cut, “the acronym.”