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Sports JR Smith Arrested In Texas On Family Violence Assault Charge JR Smith was arrested on Monday in Texas, and he remains behind bars as he is now facing charges of family violence assault. By Alexander Cole September 29, 2026
Music Kanye West’s St. Petersburg Concerts Canceled After Russian Officials Push Back Ticket refunds are coming after Ye’s planned Russia shows became tangled in venue denials and political opposition. By Erika Marie September 30, 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
Sneakers Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” Receives Its Best Look Yet The Air Jordan 12 "Obsidian" is finally returning after 15 years, and the first look shows a faithful nod to the 1997 original. By Ben Atkinson October 10, 2026
Music Young Thug Thanks Brian Steel During Concert For Working With Lil Durk Brian Steel was on Lil Durk's defense team for his murder-for-hire trial and represented Young Thug in the YSL RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music Offset Is Taking Calls On His New Hotline Ahead Of Upcoming Single Offset is opening up a hotline as he looks to help fans with relationship problems ahead of the release of his new album. By Alexander Cole September 16, 2026
Music Rod Wave Teases Stadium Tour With NBA YoungBoy While NBA YoungBoy is living overseas right now, fans hope Rod Wave can convince him for a massive trek for their fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2026
Music Drake's Alleged "FOMO" Album Appears To Have A Release Date Drake has been teasing some sort of project called FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), and the artist continues to drop some hints. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music Lil Durk's VICAR Trial Faces Delays Ahead Of November Bond Hearing Lil Durk was supposed to start his VICAR trial on October 5, but that is looking unlikely with a bond hearing set for November. By Alexander Cole September 29, 2026
Music Coi Leray Says She And Benzino Are Finally In A Better Place After years of distance, Coi Leray says she and Benzino are rebuilding privately and keeping their disagreements off social media. By Erika Marie September 16, 2026
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
Sneakers Union LA x Air Jordan 1 "UNC/Royal" Sample Gets A Detailed Look A detailed look has surfaced of Union LA's unreleased "UNC/Royal" Air Jordan 1 High OG SP sample from 2025. By Ben Atkinson September 27, 2026