Week in Review: Quavo's 'QRÖMELIFE,' Unk at 20, HBCU Heat and the Panthers in Primetime * IAMHIPHOPMAG

Another full week in the culture. Quavo dropped his Pharrell-produced album, Unk’s debut hit 20, Jordan Brand went HBCU with the Howard 1 Lows, and the Carolinas had football, a rough start for the Canes and a Sunday Night Football date in Charlotte. Here’s everything you need to catch up on, plus what’s coming this week.

The Week’s Biggest Stories

1. Quavo gets real before ‘QRÖMELIFE.’ Ahead of his new album, Quavo opened up about how losing Takeoff changed his relationship with Offset. The Pharrell-executive-produced project arrived Oct. 2. Read more

2. G-Eazy and Ty Dolla $ign link on “JFK.” G-Eazy kicked off a new chapter with his own EZMNY imprint and EMPIRE, and the first look is a Ty Dolla $ign collab. Read more

3. The Archive: ‘Beat’n Down Yo Block!’ turns 20. DJ Unk’s debut landed Oct. 3, 2006 on Big Oomp and Koch, and the school dances haven’t been the same since. Read more

4. ‘Rolling Loud: The Movie’ hits theaters, and critics are split. Owen Wilson gets lost at the festival, and reviewers can’t agree on whether it works. Read the review | What else to watch, including new “JAY-Z In 8” chapters

5. Michael Jordan’s $1 million gift helps open Morehouse’s new multimedia center. A big win for the Atlanta HBCU. Read more

6. Rest in peace, Mr. Belding. Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” died at 75. A Saturday-morning staple for a whole generation. Read more

7. Sneaker week was loaded. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University” released Oct. 1, the J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 “Amazonas” hit SNKRS Oct. 2, and Tyrese Maxey’s first signature shoe, the New Balance Maxey V1, launched Oct. 2 at $129.99. Howard 1 Low | Balvin 4 | Maxey V1 | Full October release guide

8. Wemby says he’ll never promote sports betting. Kuzma says know the difference. Two NBA players, two very different takes on the betting boom. Read more

9. A’ja Wilson drops 36 and sends the Fever home. Wilson posted 36 and 10 as Las Vegas beat Indiana 94-83, ending Caitlin Clark’s season. Over in Dallas, Paige Bueckers’ year ended too when the Valkyries rallied from 16 down. Aces-Fever | Wings-Valkyries

10. October baseball is here. Chris Sale threw the first and last pitch as the Braves knocked out the Phillies, and Bryce Harper says Philly will “look a lot different.” The White Sox went from 100 losses to the ALDS. Sale | Harper | White Sox

11. LeBron, 41, knows what will tell him it’s time. The King opened up about the signs that will mark the end of his career. Read more

12. A $400 “GTA VI” collection… without the game? Rockstar’s Vice City bundle has gamers confused ahead of the Nov. 19 release. Read more

Carolina Corner

Panthers in primetime tonight. Detroit visits Bank of America Stadium for Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. We broke down two player props worth a look. Read more

Brind’Amour isn’t happy. The defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes opened 0-2 after a 5-2 loss to Washington, and their coach called it out. Read more

HBCU and Carolina game day. Notre Dame in Chapel Hill, homecoming in Salisbury and Charlotte, and the Aggies and Eagles under the lights. NC A&T came up one point short at Bryant, falling 31-30. Game day guide | A&T schedule and results

Carolina players around the league. South Carolina’s own Cobie Durant was trending toward missing the Cowboys’ game against the Texans. Read more

Your NC weekend plans. HBCU Battle of the Bands in Greensboro, Panthers primetime and free festivals across the state. NC Weekend Guide

Coming This Week

Music

Fri., Oct. 9: Ovrkast, “STRIKING.” (HotNewHipHop)
Still catching up? Quavo’s “QRÖMELIFE” and French Montana and Max B’s “Night To Remember” both dropped Oct. 2.

Sneakers

Mon., Oct. 5: Nike Kobe 10 Protro “5AM Flight,” $200
Tue., Oct. 6: Nike Sabrina 4 “Bright Crimson,” $135
Wed., Oct. 7: Nike Air Force 1 Low ’01 “MTA,” $150
Thu., Oct. 8: Brain Dead x adidas Samba Bowling “Snakeskin,” $250
Sat., Oct. 10: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Royal,” $185

Release info via Sole Retriever and Sneaker News. Dates and prices can change, so check the retailer before you shop.

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Games

MLB Division Series: Braves at Dodgers Game 2 is tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The Dodgers, Rays, White Sox and Brewers all won Game 1, and the series run through Oct. 10. (CBS Sports)
Panthers: Bye week after tonight. Next up is a trip to Philadelphia on Oct. 18. (NFL.com)
Sat., Oct. 10, noon: NC A&T hosts New Hampshire at Truist Stadium in Greensboro. (NCAT Athletics)
Sat., Oct. 10, 1 p.m.: NCCU Homecoming vs. William & Mary at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, on ESPN. (NCCU Athletics)

NC Events

NCCU Homecoming is Saturday, Oct. 10 in Durham.
Plan ahead: The N.C. State Fair runs Oct. 15-25 in Raleigh. (WRAL)

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