Kanye West & Donda Academy Make Their SLAM Magazine Debut

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Kanye West's Donda Academy is making waves this year.

Kanye West has been making some big moves over the last year, especially when it comes to the entire Donda brand. Named after his beloved mother, the Donda brand goes beyond just an album of the same name. Ye is looking to launch various products under the Donda umbrella, and he even has a sports brand on the way, with the likes of Antonio Brown hopping on board.

One of Ye's most interesting projects has been the Donda Academy high school, which features some top-tier basketball talent from around the country. Some of the recruits on the team include Zion Cruz, Jahki Howard, Robert Dillingham, and Jalen Hooks, who are all destined to be big names in the college game.

Kanye West & Donda Academy Make Their SLAM Magazine Debut
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Donda Academy is making such big waves, that the school, as well Ye himself, are now being featured on the February/March issue of SLAM Magazine. SLAM is one of the biggest basketball magazines out there, and being featured on the cover is a huge deal, especially if you are a young basketball player looking to make it big in the world. 

As you can see below, Kanye is in the middle of the photo, all while his players are standing around him. It is certainly a well-shot group photo that these players are going to remember for the rest of their lives.


Let us know what you think of this SLAM cover, in the comments section down below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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