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Sneakers The "Black Cat" Air Jordan 5 Is Finally Happening The Air Jordan 5 "Black Cat" got pulled back in 2024, and now it's finally lined up for a real release 3 years later. By Ben Atkinson September 06, 2026
Music Kewon White Speaks Out After Mo3 Murder Conviction Kewon White received a life sentence for the murder of Mo3, with the trials of alleged co-conspirators Devin Brown and Yella Beezy to follow. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music J. Cole Says He's Grateful Jay-Z Didn't Put Him On Earlier J. Cole recalled how he had played "Wet Dreamz" for Jay-Z five years before it came out, and how dropping it then might've limited his career. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Sneakers Carmelo Anthony's Jordan Melo 5.5 Return Gets A Release Date Carmelo Anthony's second signature shoe sat untouched for over two decades, and now it's finally getting a real shot at round two. By Ben Atkinson September 06, 2026
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Opens Door For Appeal If Jury Convicts Judge Michael Fitzgerald clarified how prosecutors must proceed in closing arguments in the Lil Durk case to ensure a fair process. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
TV 50 Cent Celebrates After His Diddy Documentary Wins An Emmy The 50 Cent-produced docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" was up for three Emmys, and Fif's Diddy takedown nabbed him an award. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music Jay-Z Brings Out Dave & Sampha At Second London Show: Full Setlist Jay-Z's next 2026 tour stops will be in France and Los Angeles, and hardcore fans have praised the run, which Dave and Sampha contributed to. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Streetwear Man City And A$AP Rocky Team Up On "Don't Be Dumb" Kit A$AP Rocky turned his new album into a Manchester City jersey, and the drop came with golden tickets fans could actually cash in. By Ben Atkinson September 05, 2026
Sneakers Adidas And Bad Bunny Unveil New Adidas BadBo 1.1 The adidas BadBo 1.1 trims Bad Bunny's signature shoe into a true low-top, and it comes in noticeably cheaper than the original. By Ben Atkinson September 05, 2026
Music Elliott Wilson Doesn't Want Jay-Z To Forgive Kanye West Amid Kanye West's reunions with Big Sean and Kid Cudi, Elliott Wilson is hoping Jay-Z doesn't reconcile with Ye after years of tension. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Brings Up Ancient Murder To Advise Jury's Process Judge Michael Fitzgerald's brief history lesson relates to prosecutors' claims that Lil Durk approved of a hit on Quando Rondo. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026
Music Future Finally Drops His Classic Mixtapes On Streaming Services Future fans can finally enjoy "Dirty Sprite," "True Story," "Streetz Calling," "Kno Mercy," and "1000" on streaming services. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026