Release Date: July 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop / Rage

Album: Totalbass

Quotable Lyrics from Why You Wanna Hate On Meh

The way that I’m moving, I’m the King Of Pop,
Wiping that nose, you sneeze a lot,
She sucking the team, she seen a lot,
F***ing your b***h, she scream a lot

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Release Date: July 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from SLIDE

North Side shorty, know they can’t afford me,
Swiping on my Story, chill, little shorty,
Need about 40, talking ’bout some bands,
I was in Japan, cooling like a fan

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Via Twitter, the Twitch giant announced he will be hosting his comeback stream on both Twitch and YouTube. It will begin tomorrow (Monday, July 6) at 8PM EST.

More specifically, Kai said he will be revealing the students and professors that will be participating in this year’s Streamer University. Last year had some big names in the streaming world, and there were few who didn’t show up at the event or come up in one way or another.

As such, fans are very excited to see what’s in store and are looking forward to Cenat’s first stream in a long time. While this all connects to the larger Streamer University plan, folks hope this indicates he will stream more regularly in the near future.

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Why Did Kai Cenat Stop Streaming?

For those unaware, the New York native had stopped streaming to focus on his fashion endeavors with Vivet and to just take a break from how exhausting and draining it can be to call yourself one of the biggest streamers in the world. Now, it seems like he’s ready to take the Internet world by storm again.

Kai Cenat recently reviewed Streamer University applications, which emerged in a few different ways. Auditions seemed to be the main course of action, and it led to some hilarious rejections at the expense of Adrien Broner, Deen The Great, and others.

But there’s also some alleged drama concerning Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, although it’s mostly about completely unrelated beef. Soulja Boy recently accused DDG of getting him banned from auditions and went off on the streaming world in response.

That doesn’t have anything to do with Kai. But it’s the type of drama he seems ready to tackle with this next Streamer University “semester,” which we will learn more about tomorrow.

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According to Lauren Conlin on Twitter, Fif shared an article from her that spoke on his Trump Jr. performance amid the clemency buzz. He later deleted the post, but he also shared a news story about Sean Combs not getting what he wanted, at least at press time. Trump himself hasn’t explicitly said he won’t pardon him in recent weeks, so we’ll see if he addresses this again sometime soon.

“LOL YOU SEE HOW THE WORLD WORKS, you shouldn’t say such nasty things about people,” the G-Unit mogul reportedly captioned his post. It seems like the post insinuated that Fif is more in favor with the Trumps than Puff, which is why some people believe the only reason why he performed at Trump Jr.’s club is to advise the family to not grant clemency to the embattled music executive. But that’s just a speculative theory.

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Will Donald Trump Pardon Diddy?

For those unaware, Donald Trump has denied Diddy’s clemency request before. He told The New York Times he received a letter from the Bad Boy mogul, but would not grant his wishes.

“What part of no don’t you understand,” 50 Cent said about Donald Trump and Diddy back when this news broke. “I told him what ya said he was surprised, you said some very nasty things about him.”

We will see if any of this changes, as Fif seemed to mostly ignore the backlash to his Trump Jr. performance despite his previous criticisms of the administration. But then again, he has some strong connections, too.

On the other hand, maybe Trump will one day choose to pardon Combs or commute his sentence. But it doesn’t look like it will happen anytime soon.

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Livebitez caught a clip of the moment on Instagram, which was during Ben’s livestream. In the segment, DaDonnn screamed when the 6ix God connected on a FaceTime call, and the cameraperson got close to the screen. However, when The Boy moved his camera and showed himself putting his arm around the unknown woman next to him, Ben moved the camera close to his face, probably to hide the screen and let the cameraperson know to steer clear. They got the message.

“Wait, are you live?” the Toronto superstar asked. “Yes, I am. Please relax,” the streamer responded, to which the rapper said “Bye.” It seems like he wanted to have a more private conversation.

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Is Drake In A Relationship?

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At the moment, Drake isn’t in a public relationship, nor has he hinted at any romance in recent years. There are always gossip stories flying around about him, whether it’s him allegedly flying women out (or trying to) or as well as unverified claims from alleged flings.

Of course, fans immediately tried to identify the woman in the FaceTime call, and Internet sleuths continue to scrutinize social media activity while keeping things low-key. That is probably for the best. If they are even a thing, they wouldn’t want to announce a hypothetical relationship outside of their own terms.

One thing is for sure, though: Drake’s previous relationships have led to beef. That is one of the main reasons he and A$AP Rocky have been at over the past few years, as their connections to Rihanna and Sophie Brussaux have led to a lot of back-and-forth shade.

We doubt the OVO mogul will confirm or deny anything related to romance anytime soon. But maybe he will change his perspective after his ICEMAN era.

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His comment lines up with a different story making the rounds this week. Nike’s new Mind shoes have been selling out fast around the world. These aren’t hyped basketball sneakers or limited collaborations chasing resale attention. Instead, they’re mules and slides built around a wellness-focused idea.

Nike says the shoes use 22 foam nodes placed under each foot. The company claims this setup can trigger something it calls relaxed alertness. CNN just ran a segment testing out these claims for viewers.

Nike’s Sport Research Lab says the shoes affect specific brain networks. Their research reportedly shows increased activity tied to sensation and touch. That activity is said to reduce mental drift and steady focus.

None of this leans on rare colorways or scarcity marketing tactics. Instead, it’s selling through curiosity about the science behind it. That gap fits right into what Staple was describing earlier. Everyday buyers aren’t chasing hype, but they’re clearly still buying shoes.

Nike Mind shows people outside sneaker culture still care about footwear. They just care for reasons that have nothing to do with hype.

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Jeff Staple’s Sneakerhead Opinion

Nike spent roughly 10 years developing the science behind Mind shoes. Neuroscientists reportedly measured brain activity in athletes before and after use. Their research pointed toward increased activity in the sensorimotor network.

The network handles movement, touch, and general bodily sensation processing. Nike says this activity can quiet the brain’s default mode network. That’s the part tied to mind wandering and repetitive thinking.

The result, according to Nike, is a calmer but still alert mental state. Soccer star Erling Haaland was reportedly among the athletes who tested them. Nike hasn’t published peer reviewed research confirming these claims yet.

Still, demand has been strong enough to sell out multiple releases. That success suggests mainstream buyers respond to function just as much as style.

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It’s the shoe that helped define tennis style during the early 1990s. This pair uses a light grey base with mesh underlays throughout. Neon green and pink accents show up across the midsole and tongue. Black speckling adds texture, echoing the splatter graphics from Agassi’s original sneaker.

A tennis ball detail replaces the usual basketball graphic near the ankle. So far, reaction to the early images has been pretty mixed at best. Plenty of people online aren’t loving how the colors come together. Some feel the neon tones clash with the shoe’s neutral base.

Jordan Brand is still moving forward with the September timeline regardless. The release lines up with the closing stretch of the US Open. This marks one of the few new Air Jordan 7 colorways in years. The model has largely sat on the sidelines since 2023. Whether opinions shift once official images drop remains to be seen. For now, the “Tennis Day” pair is a talking point either way.

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Air Jordan 7 “Tennis Day”

The Agassi connection runs deeper than just color choices on this pair. Tinker Hatfield designed both the Air Jordan 7 and Agassi’s Tech Challenge II.

The shared designer makes the crossover feel less random than it first looks. Agassi wore his shoe while breaking tennis’s strict all-white dress code. He leaned into loud colors and became known for that rebellious streak.

Michael Jordan shared a similar attitude toward shaking up his own sport. That parallel seems to be the real reasoning behind this release. Even so, plenty of longtime Jordan fans wanted a straightforward retro instead.

Nostalgia for the silhouette doesn’t always translate into love for new colorways. Grade school pairs are already out, giving an early preview of the look. Adult versions should confirm whether the final build changes anything major.

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This colorway draws from Georgetown’s grey and navy identity, not an official school license. Jordan Brand has worked with Georgetown for years, dating back to Patrick Ewing’s playing days.

This version is built for retail, so more people can grab a pair. The upper uses nubuck instead of the usual suede seen on other Air Jordan 4s. Mesh side panels let a darker navy tone show through underneath. White breaks up the upper and carries down through the midsole.

A navy rubber outsole closes out the design at the bottom. Nike Air branding appears on the heel, a detail fans always appreciate. A Jumpman logo sits on the tongue, keeping things simple overall. Nothing about this release leans on flashy details or bold branding.

Instead, it sticks to a clean, wearable palette that fits into everyday rotation. Georgetown-inspired sneakers have shown up across other Jordan silhouettes before. This marks one of the first times the AJ4 gets this specific treatment.

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Air Jordan 4 “Georgetown”

The Georgetown color story connects back to Michael Jordan’s own basketball history. He hit the game-winning shot against Georgetown in the 1982 NCAA Championship. Patrick Ewing later played for the Hoyas under coach John Thompson.

That relationship helped tie Georgetown’s colors to Jordan Brand’s identity early on. Over the years, the brand has revisited this palette across several different sneaker lines. Grey and navy combinations have appeared on the Air Jordan 1, 3, and 6 already.

This upcoming pair brings that same tribute treatment to the Air Jordan 4. Nothing about the design ties directly to official Georgetown University branding. Instead, the shoe leans entirely on color blocking to tell its story.

Since these are still early mockups, small details could shift before release. The overall direction, though, looks locked in at this point.

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In a clip caught by Micah Jung Un on Twitter, you can see Budden ask the commentator about the Joy date. This was during a phone call in which Joe Budden questioned DJ Akademiks over his beef with fellow hip-hop media figure Charlamagne Tha God. But they eventually moved onto this other subject.

Joe asked if Akademiks “wrapped up there” and if he “did what he had to do,” whereas Flip asked if he “hit it raw.” Ak asked the following question to the group: “Do y’all think I paid for it, or I got it on the humble?” “I think the first one is for free, you have to pay after that,” Emanny answered, which led to an uproar.

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Why Did Daphne Joy Go On A Date With DJ Akademiks?

They went on to joke about “reinforcements” regarding the honey pack and teased each other about the situation. It was quite the lewd and comical conversation, but it didn’t really reveal much about the date. After all, that’s just for Ak and Daphne to know.

For those unaware, DJ Akademiks and Daphne Joy’s date came after an explicit video of her with Diddy and an adult film actor leaked. Akademiks interviewed her shortly after the scandal blew up, which she was very grateful for. Joy said she had a great time with him, and that he made her laugh at a dark time.

Following a Cam Newton interview in which he asked Daphne about Ak, they set a date up and shared it online. We’ll see if a full-on romance is brewing.

Elsewhere, Joe Budden and DJ Akademiks debate about hip-hop for the most part, not romantic entanglements. We’ll see what their next fork in the road is concerning hip-hop culture and what’s going on in the space today.

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For those unaware, secrecy rules around grand jury investigations only exist to protect active ones. Now that this case is heading towards a trial, prosecutors want the defense team and themselves to have all the grand jury testimony information from that investigation before trial begins next month. The request reportedly emerged this past Thursday (July 2) in Los Angeles.

The judge in this case is expected to approve, and the Chicago rapper’s lawyers reportedly did not object to the motion. Federal rules allow courts to release grand jury material in relation to upcoming trials, and both sides would benefit from its release in their preparations before witness testimony on the stand.

In addition, this motion does not indicate how the judge will rule on severance motions in Lil Durk’s case. These relate to not just his legal team’s efforts to separate new charges, but also reported efforts from his codefendants.

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When Is Lil Durk’s Trial?

The grand jury filing covers prosecutors’ planned witness list for the trial. We will see how the court rules on these matters and sets the pieces for trial, which will begin on August 20, 2026 if everything goes according to the current schedule.

Elsewhere, Lil Durk’s attorneys blasted the charges against him. “This indictment is lipstick on a pig,” his lawyers reportedly wrote about the new superseding indictment against their client. “Just two months before trial – a trial that Durk Banks has demanded [at] every turn – they pull this pathetic pivot, recycling old accusations into a scrambling prosecutor’s backup plan: allege racketeering and as many unrelated false claims as possible. This is not a sign of strength. It’s an acknowledgment of weakness. The fact remains: Durk Banks is innocent. No matter how many indictments they want to throw at him.”

Now, both sides of the court will have time to review grand jury testimony and prepare their cases accordingly.

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