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Music Kanye West Brings Out North West & Diddy's Son Pulls Up To Mexico Concert Kanye West was joined by North West, Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs, and over 40,000 fans at the first of his two Mexico shows. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Politics Waka Flocka Flame Shares Support For Nicki Minaj's MAGA Turn Waka Flocka Flame has also expressed support for United States President Donald Trump, so this random Nicki Minaj shoutout is no surprise. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Sneakers Carlos Alcaraz Rocks Travis Scott's Fragment Jordan 1 Low At Australian Open Semifinal Travis Scott congratulated Carlos Alcaraz on Instagram after the tennis star wore his Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low at the Australian Open. By Ben Atkinson January 31, 2026
Music Houston Hip-Hop Legend Michael "5000" Watts Passes Away At 52 Michael "5000" Watts founded the Swishahouse label in Houston and was instrumental in chopped–and–screwed's rise in hip-hop culture. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Music Mal Claims J. Cole Hasn't Reached Out To Drake Since Kendrick Lamar Apology Mal, like other fans, wants J. Cole to address his relationships with Drake and Kendrick Lamar on "The Fall–Off" and explain beef dynamics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Sneakers Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal" Receives Official Release Date The Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal" is returning in October 2026 with the classic royal blue, black, and white colorway from 1985. By Ben Atkinson January 31, 2026
Relationships Brittany Renner Shares Alleged Message From Kevin Gates After Calling Him Out Brittany Renner blasted Kevin Gates for claiming they're still friends after their divorce, also shading his new girlfriend Jelenny Tejada. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Sneakers Exclusive Look At Unboxing The Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" The Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" is making a surprise return in summer 2026 with its iconic black upper and university blue accents. By Ben Atkinson January 31, 2026
Sneakers Nike Reveals Bronny James' Personal Signature Logo On LeBron Witness 9 PE Bronny James unveils his official Nike signature logo featuring a "b" design and debuts it on court with a pink Nike LeBron Witness 9 PE. By Ben Atkinson January 31, 2026
Sneakers Costco Nike SB Causes Chaos At Costco's After Shock Release The Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low "Grey Fog" caused absolute chaos at eight Costco locations nationwide with massive crowds. By Ben Atkinson January 31, 2026
Sports Toosii Calls Syracuse's Football Coach A Liar After Transferring Out Toosii committed to play for Syracuse last year, but his plans didn't take long to unravel as the coach revealed it wasn't happening. By Zachary Horvath January 30, 2026
Music Cardi B Secures Another Legal Win In Failed Assault Case From Security Guard Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026