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Sneakers Unboxing Video Leaks The Air Jordan 1 "Royal" Early A new unboxing video for the Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal" has surfaced ahead of its upcoming October release. By Ben Atkinson September 18, 2026
Sports The New York Yankees Allegedly Made Lil Wayne Change Young Money Logo Lil Wayne is more known for his NFL fandom in the sports world, but that doesn't mean he hasn't had his run-ins with the MLB. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music CEO Grip Of CMG Passes Away, Hip-Hop Pays Tribute CEO Grip was a close associate of Yo Gotti's and a business partner in CMG. His passing has led to tributes from Boosie, YFN Lucci, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Streetwear Drake's 'Take Care' Jewelry Collection Is Going To Auction A collection of jewelry Drake wore during his Take Care era is now up for auction for hundreds of thousands. By Ben Atkinson September 18, 2026
Music Lil Durk Gets His Trial Delayed And Secures Bond Hearing In November Lil Durk faces another trial for racketeering and firearm-related charges after his murder-for-hire acquittal last week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music Trey Songz's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Seeks Settlement Money A woman named Jauhara Jeffries claimed Trey Songz sexually assaulted her in 2018, and reached a lawsuit settlement with him last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music Jay-Z Says He Didn't Like Being An Artist Despite "Reasonable Doubt's" Success We've heard about Jay-Z wanting to retire after "Reasonable Doubt" and other albums before, but not as much about his feelings on artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music AZ Chike Reveals Kendrick Lamar's True Role On New Album After Not Being Featured AZ Chike had hinted at Kendrick Lamar appearing on his new album "No Rest For The Wicked," but this didn't actually pan out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Wants To Fight Meek Mill In A Boxing Match With Adin Ross' Help DJ Akademiks asked Adin Ross to set up Akademiks versus Meek Mill and Doodie Lo versus 6ix9ine for Brand Risk's next boxing event. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music No Motions Have Been Filed Yet For Lil Durk's Federal Trial In October Ahead of Lil Durk's federal trial accusing him of murder in aid of racketeering charges, folks wonder if a delay or dismissal are imminent. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Warns NBA YoungBoy To Stay In South Korea After NBA Ben10's Arrest NBA YoungBoy recently revealed he's living in South Korea, and has no plans to return to the United States as a resident. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Pop Culture Jennifer Hough Reacts To Kenneth Petty Claiming She Changed Sexual Assault Story Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty recently shared an alleged letter from Jennifer Hough in which she recanted her sexual assault claims. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026