About VAUGHN LOWERY

Vaughn Lowery is a native of Detroit and the youngest of five siblings, a graduate of Cornell University's ILR School. Core duties: global diversification strategy, production management, and ecological implementation. The grandson of the late civil rights defender and recipient of the presidential medal of freedom, Joseph Lowery. Lastly, a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Incorporated (Alpha Chapter).

RED BULL BATALLA

Today, the largest Spanish-language freestyle rap battle in the world, Red Bull Batalla, announces the full list of its 2023 U.S. qualifiers, a group of 48 of the country’s most dynamic lyricists who have been selected to battle it out in this year’s competitions. Now in its fifth season in the U.S., Red Bull Batalla will host 3 qualifier events this summer—in Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami—as well as the U.S. National Final in Dallas on November 11. The U.S. champion, as well as champions from other Spanish-speaking countries in South America and Europe, will then compete in the Red Bull Batalla World Finals, coming to Colombia for the second time in December.

This Year’s U.S. Competitors

Red Bull Batalla has selected the top Spanish-language freestyle MCs from every pocket of the U.S. to compete for glory this summer. Rappers who made the cut for 2023 include past Red Bull Batalla U.S. National Champions Yartzi (‘19 and ‘20) and Reverse (‘21), while the reigning 2022 U.S. champ, Oner, will receive an automatic bidto the Colombia World Final to compete alongside this year’s champ. Other notable names in the qualifier field include the return of San Diego’s own Santa Mykah, the first female qualifier in the U.S., as well as on-the-rise newcomers Zeu (El Salvador), Crown (Orlando) and Lies (Houston). Fans will also recognize battle veterans such as Boss, OG Frases andformer World Champion Link_One in the mix. A full list of qualifiers can be found below.

Red Bull Batalla Qualifiers: July 15, August 12 and August 26

The qualifier phase will pit these ferocious freestyle talents in 1v1 battles taking place across qualifier events in Los Angeles on July 15, Houston on August 12, and Miami on August 26. MCs will go round-for-round showcasing their most impressive bars in hopes of advancing to the next round and ultimately securing one of the top slots at their qualifier, allowing them the chance to move on and compete in the U.S. Final to chase the 2023 National Champion title in Dallas on November 11.

The panel of judges across the 3 qualifiers will include former Red Bull Batalla Mexico National Champion Lobo, longtime California scene icon Chester, and RioLoz from heavyweight L.A. freestyle crew Coast Contra. Racso White Lion, the dynamic co-host from last year’s U.S. Final in Miami, will return to host all 3 qualifiers, pairing with local figureheads in each city’s freestyle scene. In addition to his role as judge, Lobo will take the stage for a performance of his own at each of the qualifier events.

Please find event details for the 3 Red Bull Batalla Qualifier events taking place this summer across the U.S. below:

July 15 – Red Bull Batalla Los Angeles Qualifier

· Venue:Don Quixote

· Hosts:Luigi Zomber & Racso White Lion

· Judges:RioLoz (Coast Contra), Lobo Estepario, Chester

· DJ:Solares

· Tickets: https://RedBullBatallaLA.eventbrite.com

COMPETING MCs

o Maluque (Oxnard, CA)

o Steve (Los Angeles, CA)

o Zkart (Garfield, New Jersey)

o J. Luna (Albuquerque, NM)

o Kcique (Miami, FL)

o OG Frases (Miami, FL)

o Certa (Eugene, NM)

o Girek (Sacramento, CA)

o Dandy (Charlotte, NC)

o Heavy (Miami, FL)

o El Dilema (Brooklyn, New York)

o Pazy (Miami, FL)

o Santa Mykah (San Diego, CA)

o Klaze (Miami, FL)

o Boss (Los Angeles, CA)

o Reverse (Orlando, FL

August 12 – Red Bull Batalla Houston Qualifier

· Venue: Metropolis

· Host: Fluffy the Host & Racso White Lion

· Judges: Barba, Lobo Estepario, Chester

· DJ: DJ Lobo

· Tickets: http://BatallaHTX.Eventbrite.com

COMPETING MCs

o Izes (Orlando, FL)

o Lies (Houston, TX)

o Pailot (Atlanta, GA)

o ROBLE (Las Vegas, NV)

o Macías (Colorado Springs, CO)

o Magimbri (San Antonio, TX)

o Montgomery (Brownsville, TX)

o Métricoh Flowster (New York City, NY)

o 4ASES (Denver, CO)

o GIO (Houston, TX)

o ESTANY (Kingwood, TX)

o White Caracas (Houston, TX)

o PiPØ (Sarasota, FL)

o Jordi (Austin, TX)

o Mauro Mc (New York City, NY)

o Micky Ricon (San Antonio, TX)

August 26 – Red Bull Batalla Miami Qualifier

· Venue: Skatebird

· Host: Sonja La Makina & Racso White Lion

· Judges: Snow, Lobo Estepario, Chester

· DJ: DJ Cesar

· Tickets: https://RedBullBatallaMiami.eventbrite.com

COMPETING MCs

o JD (Miami, FL)

o Link_One (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

o El Domi (Orlando, FL)

o Sourius (Miami, FL)

o Jay_Co “El León” (Yonkers, NY)

o Vnz (Denver, CO)

o BAN2 (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

o AdonysX (Miami, FL)

o Zeu (North Bergen, NJ)

o Knnon (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

o Mike (Grand Rapids, MI)

o Adonys (Copiague long island)

o FREITES (Orlando, FL)

o Crown (Orlando, FL)

o Levi (Miami, FL)

o Yartzi (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

The four semi-finalists who emerge from each summer qualifier event will go on to compete with the three returning finalists from 2022—Nico B, Cuban and MC Betho—for the Red Bull Batalla U.S. Finals on November 11 in Dallas. With all eyes on the action from the Lone Star State, 16 hopefuls will become one as the 2023 U.S. Red Bull Batalla National Champion is crowned, punching their ticket to Colombia to represent the U.S. at the Red Bull Batalla World Final. To stay updated on details for the Red Bull Batalla U.S. Finals, click here.

ABOUT RED BULL BATALLA

Red Bull Batalla is a global freestyle rap competition that, since 2005, has provided a platform for the best hip-hop improvisors in the Spanish-speaking world to connect, develop and compete. After going virtual due to the pandemic, Red Bull Batalla’s 2020 International Final was the most-watched live music event of the year (source). Last December, the 2022 International Final was hosted at the historic Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City where Mexico’s national champion Aczino made history as the competition’s first-ever triple World Champion. You can relive the intensity of Aczino’s historic third world title win on ViX. To experience additional 2022 highlights, visit Red Bull Batalla on YouTube and Red Bull TV. For photos from Red Bull Batalla, head over to Red Bull Content Pool.

CONNECT WITH RED BULL BATALLA

Follow and stay up to date with Red Bull Batalla:

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Website: redbullbatalla.com

Create Your Own Happiness

For Better Mental + Physical Health

Dr. David Heber, MD, Author, Chairman of the Herbalife Nutrition Institute and Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board Member

An overwhelming ninety percent of American adults consider mental health a crisis in the United States, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation and CNN. Around the globe, people are coveting access to resources that can help them achieve better mental health and start their journey towards finding inner peace. And as people strive for better mental health, it’s important to understand the impact that being happy can have on mental well-being and overall health and that individuals can indeed create their own happiness. In fact, the relationship goes in both directions – if you are healthier, you are happier, and if you are happier, you are healthier!

Happiness is the physical, mental, and emotional state of well-being. It can be achieved by boosting your physical health as well as optimizing your emotional and mental health. Following a healthy lifestyle of balanced nutrition and physical activity can result in a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety, all of which can be linked to happiness. Additionally, happiness is associated with the release of endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters associated with brain health.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and the perfect opportunity to assess our own mental health, evaluate what makes us happy, share what happiness means to each of us with those we surround ourselves with, and how we can find it. In openly discussing your perception of happiness with others, you may discover that much of what can make you happy is not only linked to greater health and wellness, but completely within your control.

What Makes People Happy?

According to an Ipsos survey, people most look to their health and well-being (both physical and mental), their family (partner/spouse and children), and having a sense of purpose as what gives them “the greatest happiness.” Next comes their living conditions, feeling safe and in control, being in nature, having a meaningful job, and having more financial security.

While the path towards better health and its connection to happiness may be relatively straightforward, finding your purpose is also a personal journey requiring you to dig deep and get to know your true self. Positive psychology, the field which studies the optimization of emotional and mental health as well as happiness, has found that people who have a purpose are more likely to be happy.

Here are several proactive tips that can help guide you in your journey to creating your own happiness and achieving better overall health long-term.

Fuel Yourself

Science shows that healthy eating also contributes to happiness. The physical state of wellbeing is largely determined by how you fuel your body. Your body is a vessel that can only run optimally the better you take care of it. We do this by adopting daily habits of practicing balanced nutrition and a healthy active lifestyle.

Exercise Regularly

Exercising regularly and maintaining an active lifestyle can benefit both our bodies and our minds. When we exercise, our muscles and brain benefit from an increase in blood flow bringing oxygen and nutrients to our brain cells. Our dopamine pathways in the brain are also stimulated which activate our pleasure center. For this reason, exercise is used for treating mood disorders, depression and addictive behaviors including overeating.

Make Time to Relax

There’s a reason why the worldwide interest in self-care is growing— making the time to relax and recharge is one of the best ways to find true happiness. The most effective way to do this is by igniting the relaxation response. This theory shows that relaxing has many effects on the body including lowering blood pressure, pulse and calming the mind. The step-by-step process to triggering the relaxation response includes 1) Sitting quietly in a private spot 2) Relaxing your muscles from head to toe by contracting and relaxing each muscle 3) Focusing on your breathing 4) Breathing deeply; and 5) Thinking of a relaxing image like ocean waves. Practicing this just 20 minutes a day can recharge your mind and help you get to sleep at night.

Finding Your purpose

A key principle of Positive Psychology is finding your “why,” or your purpose. True happiness comes from living a life that you choose because it fulfills your personal purpose. To find your purpose, elaborate on these four steps: 1) Find your passion or what you love 2) Establish your mission or what you feel the world needs more of 3) Work for which you can be paid 4) Have confidence in what you’re good at doing.

Once you have worked through these four steps, your purpose will be revealed. For myself and my colleagues at the Herbalife Nutrition Institute, that purpose is to foster the world’s premier health and wellness company and community, giving people the tools to live their best lives.

Remain Grateful

Reframing your mindset can go a long way—rather than complaining about things that are wrong in your life, focus on the good things, large or small. While this may be easier said than done, psychological research shows that concentrating on what is good in your life and expressing gratitude will make you happier. Keeping a gratitude journal or making a brief gratitude list every day giving thanks for all you have can help you improve your mood.

Focus on Things You Can Control

All of us have a circle of influence and a circle of concern. The circle of concern is made up of all the external factors that are out of your control, while the circle of influence includes things you can control—like your personal habits. Choose a proactive approach, and work on the things you can change rather than worrying about the things you cannot change. Taking responsibility for your personal habits and accomplishments will increase your confidence and your sense of happiness. Having a proactive mindset allows you to focus on change, rather than being inactive, which paralyzes your growth through worry and anxiety. One of the best ways to improve your happiness is to develop healthy habits in all aspects of your life—including eating a balanced diet and implementing a healthy active lifestyle.

Happiness is not an accident, or something that just happens, but something that you make happen. Happiness is a physical, emotional, and spiritual sense of well-being, that when found, should give you a lasting feeling of contentment. Use this month to consciously create your own happiness by implementing habits that will positively impact your physical and mental health enabling you to maintain a sense of inner peace.

Reebok’s Most Extra Collection

Reebok launches its ‘Most Extra’ Collection, celebrating nextgen marginalized creatives within the fashion industry.

Available now at Reebok.com, the collection is part of their purpose-led product platform that debuted in 2021 and has included Reebok’s Human Rights Now!

‘Most Extra’ features lifestyle footwear and apparel inspired by those who push boundaries in fashion and create iconic trends. To bring the line to life, Reebok worked with Statement Modelz, a student-run organization that showcases Black creativity in a positive light, to produce the campaign content and feature their network of up-and-coming fashion industry professionals.

In conjunction with the release Reebok is donating $15,000 to the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Social Justice Center, a first-of-its-kind initiative in higher education to address the diversity issues faced by BIPOC individuals throughout their education and career development.

Reebok donates $15000 to FIT SJC in support of student ran model agency STATEMENT MODELZ via 360 MAGAZINE.

GHOST RIDER + WOLVERINE

Benjamin Percy’s epic GHOST RIDER/WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE crossover kicks off this August. Check out the cover of the finale issue of the 4-part crossover now, showcasing the new villain STITCHER!

Meet the demon who will be putting two of Marvel Comics’ toughest heroes through hell this summer: THE STITCHER! Debuting in the upcoming GHOST RIDER/WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE crossover, the Stitcher is a supernatural threat that Johnny Blaze and Logan took down during their never-before-seen first meeting in the past … or so they thought! Resurrected and hunting down mutants, Wolverine and Ghost Rider will team up in present day and try to bury this shared secret of theirs for good.

Benjamin Percy, the current writer behind both character’s hit ongoing series, and acclaimed artist Geoff Shaw, will unleash all the claws, chains, and violence that fans can handle in this fiery four-part crossover. Hitting the road together to track their foe, Johnny and Logan’s hunt will take them to the darkest corners of the Marvel Universe, including an all-new branch of the infamous Weapon Plus program that specializes in all things HELL. The saga will also directly tie into the events of FALL OF X, the upcoming X-Men era that will mark a deadly turning point for mutantkind and send Wolverine on the run!

LOGAN AND JOHNNY VERSUS THE “STITCHER”! All bad things must come to an end…but will Wolverine and Ghost Rider meet their untimely demise at the hands of Stitcher? And who is the mysterious Father Pike? The secret behind the demon’s birth is revealed as the fate of our heroes, and the boy who started it all, are sealed!

“Wolverine is metal. Ghost Rider is metal. Together, their adamantium and chrome weigh in as HEAVY METAL!” Percy said. “You know how Metallica and Iron Maiden have toured together, shredded out songs, wailed on music videos? This is a little like that. I write the sheet music that Geoff Shaw brings to pyrotechnic, guitar-smashing life. You’re in for a head-banging good time, I promise.”

Check out the full list of issues below, Ryan Stegman’s GHOST/WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE OMEGA #1 cover, a variant cover by Scott Williams, and an interior page from GHOST RIDER/WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE ALPHA #1 showing Stitcher in all his hellish glory. And hitch a ride to hell with Ghost Rider and Wolverine when this saga kicks offs on August 9. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Gucci + MLB

Continuing the narrative between the House and Major League Baseball™, a new chapter of the collaboration debuts a selection of ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories. First unveiled at the Gucci Fall/Winter 2018 fashion show, the partnership fuses the House’s iconic codes with some of the most storied MLB clubs and celebrates the richness of MLB’s authentic traditions and crafted signature styling.

This latest capsule collection reveals a handful of items including new varsity jackets and baseball caps, in collaboration with New Era™, the Official On Field Cap of MLB™, bearing club logos. Eye-catching patches and designs decorate a matching denim set while colorful T-shirts, hoodies and coordinated sweatpants combine key elements of sportswear with Gucci’s finest craftsmanship. The House’s iconic loafers are reinterpreted in vivid hues and patterns suggesting a playful mix of Gucci’s iconic motifs and club emblems.

Gucci’s MLB capsule collection is now available online at gucci.com and at Gucci’s newly inaugurated Meatpacking District store, New York

About Gucci

Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Following the House’s centenary, Gucci forges ahead continuing to redefine luxury while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear. Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com.

Gucci’s latest MLB Capsule Collection, in collaboration with Major League Baseball™ via 360 MAGAZINE.

LAVENDER DOCUMENTARY

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Mental health advocate Kaitlyn Figueroa promotes a breakthrough documentary, LAVENDER, at Astoria Film Festival [AFF]. Powerful and poignant. Hidradenitis Suppurativa [HS] is a condition that causes painful bumps deep in the skin: groin, armpits, and chest. For decades, people have suffered from this debilitating disease. It is chronic, frequently misdiagnosed, and, in many cases, swept under the rug. Since adolescence, Kaitlyn has been fighting the disease: at a laser hair removal session, she’s badly burned. She is confronted with violent partners and teased by family members.

What started as a pimple soon became a pus-filled cyst that finally burst and bled, resulting in their reclusiveness. Ultimately, their PTSD became susceptible to public ridicule. Further, if surgically removed, it reappeared.

The film has turned our hearts upside down. It sheds light on the reasons why a member of the troop, Justin Osborne Lowery, would hesitate to engage in intensive training. With no cure in sight and medical facilities overflowing, once both have appeared on the screen, the narrative takes a pivot. With more than 4% worldwide of people suffering from HS, viewers learn that this autoimmune disease largely impacts the biracial and BIPOC communities. It’s highly likely that this docudrama will propel HS into mainstream media.

Needless to say, Figueroa and Lowery are optimistic that it will sensitize and promote body positivity. With the spread of disinformation, this is wrongly compared to infectious STDs (i.e., herpes, HIV).

Maluma – Coco Loco

Maluma releases his new single “Coco Loco.” The fiery track showcases Maluma’s unique and iconic sound this time as Don Juan embodies urban flow and sensuality.

Listen and watch the official video HERE.

The new single sets the stage for his upcoming Don Juan album, due later this year. Also on the album are Maluma’s recently released singles “La Fórmula” with Marc Anthony, “La Reina” and “Diablo, Que Chimba” alongside Anuel AA.

The steamy video, directed by Jessy Terrero and produced by Cinema Giants and Royalty Films, is set in the beautiful streets of a stormy Miami. When his concert is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, Maluma performs an impromptu concert in the rain, surrounded by dancers, a festive atmosphere whilst enjoying his very own Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal.

Further, as part of the announcement of his new Don Juan World Tour, Maluma will be in Europe this summer to perform a series of concerts in July, before he starts the U.S. leg of his world tour with more than 30 confirmed dates.

European Tour Dates:

June 16: Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

June 18: Ibiza, Spain

June 23: Vienne, France

June 24: Basel, Switzerland

July 1: Seville, Spain

July 2: Ibiza, Spain

July 5: Sicily, Italy

July 7: Malaga, Spain

July 8: Las Palmas, Spain

July 11: Montreaux, Switzerland

July 12: Rome, Italy

July 14: Gdansk, Poland

July 16: Naples, Italy

This tour follows the wildly successful Papi Juancho Maluma World Tour 2022, which boasted sold-out shows across the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

For tickets, visit HERE.

Last month, he attended the MET Gala wearing a sleek plastron and matching trousers, crafted entirely in a sophisticated, grey-hued leather, inspired by the 90s Karl Lagerfeld collaboration with Hugo Boss. Check out Maluma’s Esquire ‘getting ready’ piece here.

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SPECTRE FINISHING SCHOOL

“Spectre is the Rolls-Royce that changes everything. It symbolises not only the marque’s technological leadership of the super-luxury sector but that a bold electric future, first prophesised in 1900 by our founder, Charles Rolls, is now upon us. To attain its final, perfect form, Spectre has passed through our engineers’ ‘finishing school’ – and in so doing, completed the most demanding testing regime in our brand’s history.”

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“It is a highlight of my professional life to have developed Rolls-Royce Spectre, the car which propels Rolls-Royce into its bold, electric future. Such a remarkable car requires a remarkable testing program, and I am enormously proud that Spectre has now completed what has been the most arduous schedule ever conceived for a Rolls-Royce motor car. Indeed, it is where automotive manufacturers finish testing that so much of our work begins in fulfilling the requirements of the super-luxury consumer. This has been an extraordinary undertaking from a team of dedicated and highly skilled engineers that span both traditional technical disciplines and exciting emerging technologies. Rolls-Royce Spectre brings the future of this great marque into the present.”

Dr. Mihiar Ayoubi, Director of Engineering, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ genre-defining all-electric super coupé, Spectre, has now concluded a historic and unique undertaking: a 1.5-million-mile testing program simulating more than 400 years of use. In the most demanding development process in the marque’s 120-year history, Spectre has endured temperatures ranging from -40°F to +122°F, and in conditions spanning from Arctic snow and ice to deserts, high mountain passes and the world’s megacities.

En route, every one of Spectre’s 141,200 digital sender-receiver relations and 25,000 performance-related functions has been minutely observed, analyzed, and tuned by Rolls-Royce engineers, a process representing over 50,000 collective hours of highly skilled work. This resulted in thousands of iterative improvements in everything from Spectre’s acoustic performance, composure under cornering and steering precision to its charge time, electric range and torque delivery; each small in itself, but with an immense overall cumulative effect on the client experience.

LIFESTYLE ANALYSIS

As a Rolls-Royce, Spectre must be more than just an engineering tour de force – it must also offer clients an authentic super-luxury experience. It has therefore also been subjected to the marque’s unique Lifestyle Analysis process, which has informed the development of every new product emanating from the marque’s home in its Goodwood era. This additional testing program goes far beyond standard automotive assessments to encompass how clients will use the motor car in their daily lives.

Lifestyle Analysis is based on the marque’s detailed knowledge and understanding of the super-luxury consumer, and continuous intelligence-gathering across the luxury sector. It enables engineers to anticipate the very particular demands likely to be placed on a new Rolls-Royce and ensure that final engineered and fashioned experience incorporates appropriate features and responses.

Using this knowledge, engineers have considered a range of variables of particular relevance to Rolls-Royce clients. For example, they have examined how Spectre’s drivetrain performs on specific roads in and around the world’s most exclusive enclaves, including Sanya Island in China, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Napa Valley in California and London in the marque’s home market.

This testing is not limited to performance under highway speeds. Specific city center destinations are also used to ensure that features such as four-wheel steering offer the requisite maneuverability benefits to access areas roads and property approaches with limited space. Indeed, testing in and around the boroughs of Mayfair and Kensington and Chelsea, London, ensured the appropriate rear axle steering to approach key residential streets and luxury retail locations.

As with the technical road testing, the Lifestyle Analysis phase of testing is in place to highlight necessary adjustments to the motor car’s specification or performance. For example, after testing the power-assisted doors on an exceptionally steep hill – replicating the steep driveways common to the hills of Los Angeles, California – engineers added gyroscopic and G-force sensors to ensure that doors open and close at the same effortless speed, regardless of longitudinal or transverse parking angles.

Additionally, one corner was used so frequently to test the steering precision of Spectre, which the marque’s engineers believe is the most exact in Rolls-Royce history, they have named a switchback within the environs of Rolls-Royce’s home in Goodwood, West Sussex, ‘Spectre Corner.’

Fittingly, it was during Lifestyle Analysis testing in London, the capital of Rolls-Royce’s home market, that Spectre completed its 1.5-million-mile odyssey in preparation for client deliveries, which will commence in the fourth quarter of this year.

Rolls-Royce Spectre concludes testing program via 360 MAGAZINE.

Coi Leray – Bops

Coi Leray, has released the music video for her single “Bops.” Watch the video for “Bops” HERE.

Released on April 27, “Bops” helped Coi set the stage for her highly anticipated Sophomore album, COI. Now with an accompanying visual, Coi is oozing confidence as she proudly proves her success as a chart-topping artist who can crank up a smash hit after hit. The video was produced and directed by Coi’s multi-media production company Trendsetter Studios with Coi credited as Creative Director.

The video sees Coi letting loose and celebrating her success with friends, complete with a cake and impressive dance moves in front of the framed records that got her here. We see Coi dancing in front of the physical manifestation of her artistry – the multi-platinum record “No More Parties”, the gold-certified “Big Purr (Prrrd)” [feat. Pooh Shiesty], and the frame triumphantly naming her a Billboard chart-topping artist. Coi and her dancers show off not only her bops, but her dance moves as well, wearing shorts with the word “PLAYERS” across – a proud display of Coi’s highest-charting single to date.

2023 is in full force for Coi due to her chart-topping success of her smash hit “Players”, bountiful new music releases, and major festival performances such as Rolling Loud California, Austin City Limits, Summer Jam and more. This year has also seen Coi become the voice of the WNBA’s “More Than Game” campaign ahead of their 2023 season and continue to build her resume in the fashion space with her collaboration with FENDI by Marc Jacobs in their highly anticipated Summer Capsule collection. You can also hear Coi on the big screen, with her collaboration with Metro Boomin on their song “Self Love”, as part of the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack, in theaters now.

ABOUT COI LERAY:

Coi Leray consistently asserts herself as an elite rapper, dynamite vocalist, massive personality, and boundary-breaking superstar without comparison or rival. Born in Boston, raised in New Jersey and based in Los Angeles, the multiplatinum force of nature has captivated without compromise. Projecting her attitude just as loudly as her voice, she has served up a string of anthems from her debut album TRENDSETTER, including the double-platinum “No More Parties,” gold-certified “Big Purr (Prrrd)” [feat. Pooh Shiesty], the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit “Blick Blick” [with Nicki Minaj], and the viral “TWINNEM.” Coi has also earned her first Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with her highest charting single to date “Players” landing at #9. It’s taking over social media with popular remixes such as ”Players (David Guetta Remix),” “Players (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix),” “Players (DJ Saige Remix),” and “Players (DJ Saige Remix)” feat. Busta Rhymes. Together they set TikTok on fire with a staggering 10 billion views and nearly 3 million video creates as the success simultaneously translated to streaming platforms. It’s also dominating the radio with three consecutive weeks at #1 on Rhythmic Radio, #1 on Urban Radio, #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs Chart, and #6 on Billboard’s Radio Chart. Between generating billions of streams and views, she has infiltrated every corner of culture, appearing on XXL’s coveted Freshman Classcover, performing on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, starring as the face of the SKIMS “Cozy Collection” by Kim Kardashian West, and guesting on Slime Language 2, which bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200. Coi Leray’sreach continues to expand thanks to collaborations with everyone from Calvin Harris to K Pop’s TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Beyond a slew of magazine covers and nominations at the American Music Awards, BET Awards, and iHeartRadioMusic Awards, to name a few, she has incited critical acclaim from New York Times and Billboard to E! Online and more. As a powerhouse performer in her own right, she has shined at Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza Festival, Governors Ball and more. Still, she keeps pushing forward. The crown belongs to Coi as she unveils her anxiously awaited 2023 full-length album and much more to come.

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2024 GX + TX

Recently, Lexus invited 360 MAGAZINE to discover two of their most anticipated SUVs – the Lexus GX and the Lexus TX. Both vehicles are meticulously engineered for stylish adventurers. Both promote a potent declaration. It was logical. We were welcomed at the 5-star Proper Hotel with tons of amenities: fitness center, swimming pool, full service spa, on-site dining room, and lounges. With 244 rooms, the creative cathedral echoes the culture and motives of eastern India. Kelly Wearstler has managed to single-handedly build an immersive oasis artistic archetype within walking distance of Lady Bird Lake and Shoal Creek.

Double Feature presentation of Lexus TX and Lexus GX in Austin via 360 MAGAZINE, hosted by Austin Proper Hotel.

2024 Lexus TX

Double Feature presentation of Lexus TX and Lexus GX in Austin via 360 MAGAZINE.

The first-ever Lexus TX features spacious third-row legroom, as well as generous cargo space
Enhanced Lexus Driving Signature fundamentals provide a smooth and exhilarating ride
Two electrified powertrain options: a Plug-in Hybrid combined with a powerful V6 engine, and a high-performance 2.4L turbocharged hybrid available exclusively as F SPORT Performance

Today, we witnessed the launch of the all-new Lexus TX, a third-row SUV, featuring 4 different versions: Standard, Premium, Luxury, and F Sport. It’s the first Lexus model ever made in North America (Indiana) for North America.

Well-equipped with 22-inch wheels and a boatload of technology: blind spot indicator, built-in turn signals on rear-view mirror, and 14-inch touch screen display.

This is two inches longer than his brother, the Grand Highlander. However, there may be some rivalry as the materials inside the Lexus cab seem to be more sustainable.

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2024 Lexus GX

Completely redesigned for 2024, the GX introduces a noticeable change from the previous generation with a square-body profile and resolute design that aids in off-roading functionality
First-ever Overtrail grade with standard 33-inch All-Terrain tires and 18-inch wheels (see our press release below to learn more on the Lexus Overtrail Project)
Up to 8,000 lbs. towing capacity
A hybrid powertrain will be available in the U.S. at a later date

With a retro, rustic silhouette, it’s one of the most rugged looking Lexus vehicles offered. In the past, we have nicknamed the model like a snow rabbit – perfect for a skiing entourage. However, this time around the mid-size SUV, the GX550 packs a fist with twin-turbo 3.4 Liter v-6, producing 349 HP and offering 479 lb-ft of torque (17 mpg). Making it easy to conquer the Corbet’s Couloir, this part G Wagen, part Hummer could be what the brand needs to catch a school of celebrities in the world of tiktok.

Manufactured on the same platform as the larger LX, the Overtail offers two rows, five seater with back tailgate glass which separately opens, offering easy access to cargo without the hassle of opening the entire lift gate.

Watch official presentation HERE.

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