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Kanye West Had Courtroom In Stitches After “N***** In Paris” Joke During Copyright Trial

Alexander Cole — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:45:59 +0000

Kanye West is in court this week for a copyright trial involving his 2021 DONDA listening event in Atlanta. DJ Khalil, Sam Barsh, John Mease, and Dan Seeff are four producers accusing Ye of using an uncleared sample of their song, “MSD PT2,” on the “Hurricane Demo.”

These four producers are currently seeking damages, and as a result, Ye had to take the stand on Wednesday. Overall, Ye was asked a plethora of questions about his music career and his process as it pertained to sampling.

At one point, Ye’s attorney asked him whether or not he ever won a Grammy for the song “Brothers in Paris.” Of course, this is a censored version of his chart-topping hit, “N***** in Paris,” featuring Jay-Z. Ye subsequently had the entire courtroom laughing as he responded by saying, “What’s the real name?”

Kanye West Copyright Trial Continues

Ye cracked a joke while testifying in court today during a ‘DONDA’ copyright trial

While going over his career accolades, his attorney asked whether he won a Grammy for “Brothers in Paris.”

Ye replied: “What’s the real name?”

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— Kurrco (@Kurrco) May 6, 2026

According to Billboard, Ye eventually got much more serious in relation to the accusations that were being leveled his way. The artist made it crystal clear that he always goes through the proper channels for samples. Furthermore, Ye said that he prides himself on giving proper credit and compensation.

“We went through the normal process to get it taken care of,” Ye said. “I pride myself on giving people what they deserve. I feel like a lot of people try to take advantage of me.”

As it stands, the four producers are only able to seek compensation for the revenue made during the listening event. A larger lawsuit involving royalties from the songs “Hurricane” and “Moon” was struck down.

All of this comes weeks after the release of Ye’s new album, Bully, which has received some mixed reviews so far. Ye is also in the midst of a public apology tour, as he hopes to tour across the world without much pushback from local governments.

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War Over Land – Song by JPEGMAFIA

Alexander Cole — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:27:06 +0000

JPEGMAFIA is embarking on a new era with his upcoming album, EXPERIMENTAL RAP. Overall, JPEGMAFIA has been one of the biggest names in experimental rap over the last decade. His fans are eager for new music, and today, they were blessed with a new single called “War Over Land.” This song takes a subdued approach as we get some light guitars and orchestral moments that build tension. JPEGMAFIA delivers some ear-catching bars throughout the song, and he expels the majority of his energy towards the end. It feels as though this song could lead into something louder on the album. In context, we will get a better sense of where JPEG is going with this album.

Release Date: May 7

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: EXPERIMENTAL RAP

Quotable Lyrics from War Over Land

Shootin’ at has-beens, ready for, hey
You’re not a boss, I heard your bars
Don’t really fuck with, I know who you are
I see the green and your forest is gone

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Rick Ross & French Montana Face-Off In Epic “VERZUZ” Event: How To Watch & Vote

Alexander Cole — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:13:14 +0000

Last week, it was announced that Rick Ross and French Montana would be battling each other in what should be an epic VERZUZ event. Ever since the return of VERZUZ, we have been getting some interesting matchups. Ross vs. French is one of those battles that is hard to predict, especially when you consider their feature catalog.

With that being said, fans are already starting to craft their fantasy setlists. There has also been some spirited debate on social media about who will actually come away with the win here. While many purists are going with Rick Ross, there is something to be said about the sheer volume of features French Montana has delivered over the years. No matter what, we should be in for a friendly battle.

Today is officially May 7, which means the VERZUZ is set for tonight. We will be watching, and if you need some help finding the event, we’ve got you covered.

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The live stream for the event can be found over on Apple Music at 9:30 PM EST. Meanwhile, the show is being put together in collaboration with Complex. If you want to vote on who’s winning, you will have to sign up with Complex, as they are the only location to both watch the show and vote at the same time.

About a month ago, we got a VERZUZ battle between Tank and Tyrese. In the eyes of some fans, this battle was a complete disaster. Overall, this was due to Tyrese’s antics, in which he left the stage, leaving the crowd confused.

This time around, things should be a lot more jovial. After all, French Montana and Rick Ross are friendly with one another. We expect the vibe of this upcoming show to be positive, which will be a treat for all of the fans watching.

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Run Forever – Song by Yuno Miles & Fantano

Alexander Cole — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Yuno Miles became the king of meme rap on TikTok back in the day. Now, he is someone with a very real following. This week, he teamed up with Anthony Fantano on the song “Run Forever.” The two have collaborated in the past, so this recent link-up should not come as that much of a surprise. However, as you will hear, this song has a very pop-punk Disney Channel vibe to it. Fantano’s verse is off the wall in many respects, while Miles gives his usual high-pitched performance.

Release Date: May 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, Pop Punk

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Run Forever

She be runnin’
She want me to run away with her
She be runnin’
She look back at me, then she say, “Like, are you comin’?”

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Drake Confirms Release Date For “ICEMAN” Episode 4

Alexander Cole — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:47:46 +0000

Drake is going to be dropping his new album, ICEMAN, on Friday, May 15. Overall, this is going to be one of the biggest albums of the entire year. Fans have been waiting for ICEMAN since last Summer, and finally, Drizzy is about to deliver.

Having said that, it has been months since we got another ICEMAN episode . In Episode 1, we got “What Did I Miss?” Subsequently, the second episode brought us “Which One?” with Central Cee. From there, the third episode delivered “Dog House” with Julia Wolf and Yeat.

The fans have been waiting for that fourth episode, or any such indication that the episode would be dropping. Well, on Wednesday evening, Drake came through for his fans with a major revelation. ICEMAN Episode 4 is going to be coming out on May 14.

Drake Is Dropping Episode 4 Next Week

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This is a huge deal for Drake’s rollout. However, it is unclear what time the episode will drop. It could either come out in the afternoon as a nice little appetizer, or it could take place in the evening as some sort of countdown to midnight.

Every single episode has brought forth some kind of single. Given the fact that Drake is also promoting his previous episodes on social media right now, one has to wonder if the three previous releases will, in fact, make their way onto ICEMAN.

The reception to these songs was mostly tepid. While “What Did I Miss?” was a bona fide smash, the other songs left a little bit to be desired. Either way, Drake has some massive decisions to make heading into this album.

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GloRilla’s Sister Drops Diss Track, Names Megan Thee Stallion & Brandon Ingram In The Process

Alexander Cole — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:47:46 +0000

Over the past couple of months, GloRilla has found herself at odds with her sister, Victoria Woods. Woods has made some hefty allegations against Glo. For instance, she claims that Glo won’t provide her and the rest of the family financial assistance, despite all of her success.

The artist has mostly ignored the criticism from Woods. However, Woods has become a viral personality throughout this situation. Many have looked to her for commentary on a plethora of subjects. Meanwhile, she has continued to speak about GloRilla, all while threatening to air out intimate details about their family life.

Part of this has been the creation of diss tracks, which have subsequently been previewed on social media. For instance, Woods recently put out a snippet in which she addresses a plethora of situations. As you will hear below, she even references Brandon Ingram and Megan Thee Stallion.

GloRilla’s Sister Speaks Out

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The shots at Brandon Ingram are obvious. Woods puts the man’s basketball credentials into question. Ingram struggled at times during the Toronto Raptors’ first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and she makes sure to get to the heart of that.

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion has been going through a public breakup with Klay Thompson. Woods made sure to mention this in the song as well. Whether or not you believe this was in good taste is going to be subjective. The premise of the diss is that GloRilla hasn’t said anything about it, which isn’t necessarily a good or bad thing.

At this stage, it does seem as though Woods is looking for some kind of response. However, for the most part, GloRilla has remained silent on the topic. Instead, she has just been keeping to herself and enjoying her time with Ingram.

Fans would certainly love some new music from the artist, and now that we are in the Month of May, there is still time before the end of 2026.

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Supreme Celebrates 10 Years In Paris With Box Logo Hoodie You Can’t Buy Online

Ben Atkinson — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:02:39 +0000

Supreme is celebrating 10 years in Paris tomorrow, and the drop to mark the occasion is exactly what you’d expect. A white box logo hoodie that’s a Paris-exclusive, in-store only drops May 7th at the Supreme Paris location.

The hoodie is called “Tour de Force” and reads 10-3-2016-2026 on the back, marking the exact date Supreme opened its Paris store a decade ago. It’s a clean, minimal design with a white French look, black box logo on the chest and text on the back. No excess, no gimmicks. Just a proper anniversary piece for one of the most important Supreme stores in the world.

Someone was already spotted wearing one, which means early hoodies are already floating around. Of course, that’s just how these things go. The real drop is tomorrow, in-store only, which means if you’re not in Paris you’re not getting one at retail.

Supreme store-exclusive pieces, especially anniversary box logos, have a consistent track record on the secondary market. This one comes with a built-in story: the Paris store, the 10-year milestone, the French flag on the hangtag. Collectors understand what that combination means.

Supreme Paris has been one of the brand’s strongest international locations since it opened. A decade in, it gets a box logo to match. If you’re in the city tomorrow, you already know what time it is.

Supreme Paris 10th Anniversary Box Logo Hoodie

Supreme Paris 10th Anniversary Box Logo Hoodie

• May 7th

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Supreme opened its Paris store on March 10th, 2016, making it one of the brand’s flagship international locations alongside Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles. The Paris store sits in the Le Marais district which is fitting for a brand that has always positioned itself at the intersection of skate culture and high fashion.

The anniversary hoodie is white heavyweight French material with a standard black box logo on the chest and “Tour de Force” printed in serif font on the back, alongside the opening date.

The French flag appears on the hangtag. It’s an in-store exclusive, meaning online access isn’t an option. Paris only, May 7th, first come first served.

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Kenyon Martin Ignites Heated Debate After Claiming Rick Ross Has A Better Catalog Than Kendrick Lamar

Alexander Cole — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:43:22 +0000

Gil’s Arena has become one of the best sports platforms in North America. Gilbert Arenas has put together a solid cast, including Nick Young, Rashad McCants, Kenyon Martin, and Brandon Jennings. He even has Skip Bayless on sometimes, for good measure.

Sometimes, the debates on this show can get a little bit wacky. After all, this is a new form of sports talk television, and hot takes get you traction. More clicks are more dollars. That is the name of the game, and Arenas’ co-hosts are well aware of this. That is not to say their hot takes aren’t authentic. Instead, they just know how to put a good segment together.

This is exactly what occurred last night as the Los Angeles Lakers were taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder. During the halftime report, Jennings, McCants, and Martin got into a heated debate about Kendrick Lamar.

It was here that Martin made the eyebrow-raising claim that Rick Ross has a better catalog than Kendrick Lamar. McCants could not believe what he was hearing, and the two engaged in a spirited back-and-forth.

Kenyon Martin Speaks His Mind

Kenyon Martin tells Rashad mccants that Kendrick Lamar doesn’t have a better catalogue of music than Rick Ross pic.twitter.com/5LzT6XHIOt
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At the end of the day, these kinds of debates come down to taste. For most people, putting Ross above Kendrick is just a step too far. However, there are certainly a ton of Ross fans out there who would agree with the premise of Martin’s point.

Interestingly enough, the fans will get to decide how they feel about Ross on Thursday as he looks to take on French Montana in a VERZUZ battle. While Montana isn’t comparable to Kendrick in any way, this battle could act as a litmus test for what Martin had to say.

Only time will tell whether or not Martin’s hot take ages poorly, or surprisingly well. We’re sure our readers are going to have their own opinions, and we want to hear them in the comments section below.

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Rapper JaYy Wick Arrested After Allegedly Shooting A Man On The Beach In Florida

Alexander Cole — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:52:56 +0000

A rapper from Atlanta who goes by the name JaYy Wick has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting in Panama City Beach on Sunday, April 25. The alleged shooting took place during a brief interaction with the 18-year-old victim.

Wick, who goes by the name Donald Anderson, was eventually arrested in Atlanta with the help of the United States Marshals Service, the Atlanta Police Department, the Clayton County police, and Panama City Beach police

According to TMZ and Fox 5 Atlanta, Anderson performed at Vibez Night Club just hours after the alleged shooting. The victim was found by a security guard who knew Anderson. An arrest warrant was issued after numerous witnesses identified Anderson as the alleged gunman.

Video Of JaYy Wick Arrest

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The arrest eventually took place on May 5, as seen in the video provided by TMZ, above.

“We will not tolerate this kind of violent behavior in Bay County,” Sheriff Tommy Ford said. “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are. If you come to Bay County to commit these crimes, we will find you and hold you accountable.”

Anderson could face first-degree attempted murder charges. If convicted on those, he would face upwards of 25 years to life in prison.

JaYy Wick has become an overnight sensation of sorts in the rap world. He has a song called “Pork Chop Sammich, which currently has over four million views on YouTube. His subsequent release, “ALL FLATS,” garnered another three million views on YouTube.

If one thing is for certain, he won’t be able to release new music for a long while.

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Lil Tjay Takes Aim At Real Boston Richey On New Diss Track “Go Tati”

Alexander Cole — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:34:58 +0000

Last week, Tjay dropped off his new album They Just Ain’t You. On Wednesday, he came through with a new deluxe version of the album, dubbed the Big One Edition. This is a direct reference to the only bonus song on the album, “Go Tati.”

As it turns out, “Go Tati” is a diss record aimed at Real Boston Richey. If you have been paying attention to the news as of late, you would know that Boston Richey’s ex, Tatiana Chanell, has accused the rapper of abusing her, kidnapping her, and even grooming her.

In Tjay’s new song, he makes direct references to Tatiana, while also using some wordplay to reference Real Boston Richey. When you read out the lyrics, it becomes crystal clear what Tjay is trying to do.

“She said she don’t want no rat no more, shawty want a goon/On the ‘Gram tellin’ your business like he tellin’ in that room,” Tjay raps on the song. “What you say? Go Tati, do your big one/Know you want a Richie, he keep playin’, you gon’ get one.“

Lil Tjay Drops “Go Tati”

Later in the song, Lil Tjay continues to throw shots at Real Boston Richey. This makes for a punchy diss record that is already garnering quite a bit of traction online. The Boston Richey allegations have become a big story, and Tjay’s insertion in the story could have some major reverberations.

“None these goofies gettin’ saved, who allowed these boys to rap?/I could tell how he stay postin’ 20s, he got baby racks,” he raps.

Earlier this week, Tjay caught a little bit of flak online after asking streamers to react to his album. The streamers in question were DDG, PlaqueBoyMax, and even N3on. Some felt like this was in poor taste, while others compared it to a form of begging.

If one thing is for certain, it is that Tjay is not going to hide just because of a bit of criticism. Instead, he is doubling down.

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