However, many fans of rap have argued that the musical output and state of the culture have been affected in a negative way. Jim Jones, who’s witnessed his fair share of culture shifts since stepping into the game in the late 1990s, has that view since the battle concluded, too.

In an honest debate with Conway the Machine on his latest episode of Artist 2 Artist, the Diplomat alum argued that Drake and Lamar’s respective absences are why there’s this perceived “dry spell” right now. He states that their music is what has carried the genre for a decade and without them, it feels empty.

This and Jones’ following comments have fans angry and a bit confused. Capo also believes that while Kendrick is an outstanding talent, he doesn’t provide “the vibe” that Drake can.

He argues that we need more music like that as Jones says more rappers are “outside” than battling each other.

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Jim Jones 50 Cent Beef

Folks in the comments section of joebuddenclips‘ repost strongly disagree with his take. “Omg this narrative annoys me. Drake dropped way more music in 2025 than Kendrick did… if it’s not hitting it’s cuz U don’t like it!!! Ask him why he’s dropping MID???”

Another X user responds, “Yall claim this and that when it comes to Drake. If hes such a vibe, how come you guys don’t stream his current music like you stream his older music? You cant say hes a vibe if you dnt fk w his current music.”

What’s sort of ironic about all of this though is that Jones is kind of caught up in his own rap beef right now. Him and his Let’s Rap About It podcast co-hosts, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East, dropped a combined freestyle called “Squatter’s Rights” made for 50 Cent.

However, it’s Fab’s bars that have been the talk of the town as him and Fif had exchanged words directly at one another.

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After ranking his favorite verses on the song, Wack explained how he thinks 50 should handle the situation. “The G-Unit gotta respond,” Wack said. “G-Unit has to respond… 50, Yayo, Murda. They come out as a unified front. It would be good for hip-hop, great for New York. It’ll wake New York up.”

“Squatters” features tons of fiery bars aimed at 50 Cent. During Fabolous’ verse, he raps: “You know I got Power, your shorty got hot showered.” The line is a reference to 50’s ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy, who recently made headlines for testifying against Diddy during his criminal trial.

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Why Are 50 Cent & Fabolous Beefing?

The drama began when 50 Cent trolled the Let’s Rap About It podcast hosts by accusing them of “squatting” in the studio where they record. He further threatened to purchase the entire building.  “I didn’t have this on my list of things to do, but if you insist I’ll make time. I’m working on buying the space where you film, and 50 percent of your podcast you know I don’t [cap emoji],” he wrote on Instagram.

While 50 Cent has yet to drop a diss track in response to Fabolous, he did hint at planning to do so in a post on Instagram on Sunday. Sharing a picture of himself edited over Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby, he wrote: “Let’s toast to success, health, and prosperity. I’m planning my new year. When I’m done, I’ll come out to play. You know everyone who plays with me wishes they didn’t in the end.”

Speaking with TMZ, earlier this month, Maino suggested that feuding with 50 Cent has been good for their podcast. “Beefing with 50 is good business,” Maino said. “Numbers is up, podcast is up, engagement is up. I wish I woulda known this a long time ago.”

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She paired that top layer with a white-collared shirt and grey miniskirt. Pink tights, rose-colored pumps, a pearl belt, and bleach blonde wig rounded off the look. Cardi B kept the pearl accents going, with massive earrings and the flashiest pearl necklace ever.

Also made by Chanel, it was so large that she wore it like a cross-body bag. If that wasn’t enough, the AM I THE DRAMA? creator carried around a jean jacket with matching pink trim. It was certainly a look to behold and may have distracted the New York Jets a bit.

So much so that they could only muster 10 points as their 2025-2026 season continues to be more and more abysmal with each passing week.

The home team was run off their own field by Cardi’s boo, Stefon Diggs, and the New England Patriots.

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Stefon Diggs & The New England Patriots

The now 13-3 AFC East champions put up 42 points, outscoring the lowly Jets 35-3 in the first half alone. Quarterback Drake Maye was sensational once again, setting a career-high for passing TDs in a game with 5.

He was essentially flawless, completing 19 of his 21 pass attempts for 256 yards. Stefon showed out once again, racking up 101 receiving yards to go along with a touchdown on six catches.

With their resounding victory and a heartbreaking loss by the Buffalo Bills, they were able to claim the division crown for the first time since 2019. Also important, the Patriots are still within reach of the number one overall seed in the AFC playoffs. A Denver Broncos loss and a win next week against the Miami Dolphins would give them that title.

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Deion’s son, Shilo, previously hinted at the NFL legend spending the holidays with Tran in a video on his YouTube channel. When Shilo arrived at the family house, his sister, Deiondra, revealed that their father had gone to meet Tran’s parents. “This n**** drove to Prosper, Texas?! That’s like two hours!” Shilo responded.

Tran also confirmed that she spent Christmas with Deion at the Cleveland Browns’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. “I got to spend some quality time with the Sanders family, and my family. …We had a great Christmas together,” she said. Deion’s son, Shedeur, plays quarterback for the Browns.

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Deion Sanders & Karrueche Tran’s Relationship

Despite being rumored to be dating since the summer, Deion Sanders and Karrueche Tran have mostly kept their relationship private in recent months. The rumors began when Tran appeared at the hospital where Deion was receiving treatment related to blood clots. Before dating Deion Sanders, Tran was linked to Chris Brown, Quavo, and Victor Cruz.

In August, Tran spoke about her dating life during an episode of the What’s Next podcast, but avoided mentioning Deion by name. “If I wasn’t having fun I wouldn’t be in it,” she said at the time, as caught by E! News. “I’m at a point in my life, I know what I want. I’ve dated a lot, I’ve done a lot, I did this, I did that. Young, old. So, if I wasn’t happy and content and feeling good in my situation, I’m not wasting my time. I’d rather be at home namaste. In bed by 9 o’clock, doing my own thing if I’m not happy. I’m in a good place.”

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Per TMZ and PEOPLE, Rodriguez claims that Tyler Perry made several advances, with the last one allegedly taking place in April 2019. One of these alleged encounters included the Madea star allegedly grabbing his privates.

But despite these disturbing allegations and Rodriguez claiming that Perry would “randomly reach out to” him “through 2024,” there’s some alleged evidence that makes things interesting.

Both outlets, including The Neighborhood Talk, obtained alleged text messages from Rodriguez hitting up Tyler around Thanksgiving 2024.

They allegedly see the accuser refer to Tyler as a “friend” and “bro.” One alleged message says, “Just know that I love you and I thank you for everything. I appreciate you to the moon.” Rodriguez then allegedly says, “You got my Mexican a*s out of a lot of bad places and I just wanna tell you thank you.”

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Who Is Tyler Perry’s Sexual Assault Accuser?

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Perry allegedly responds after a total of four alleged texts from Rodriguez. “Happy Thanksgiving my friend. Yeap you’ve been through it. I’m glad you’re doing well. You don’t have to give me a thing or pay me a thing. I’m just glad you’re good.”

But Rodriguez allegedly didn’t stop. As recent as August of this year, he allegedly vented about his financial and health concerns. At one point, the actor allegedly asks for some sort of help even though he allegedly promised him he wouldn’t.

One alleged text says, “Brother haven’t been feeling OK confused and lil nauseous. I got blood work thinks its my teeth. I know it’s none of your business idk what do I know I promised you I would never ask you for anything, but if it what I think it is, I don’t think I could do it on my own because I barely pay my bills scared af.”

Rodriguez allegedly adds, “I don’t want to get sepsis like my dad and pass away I don’t even wanna mention it because I don’t wanna make it real.”

Based on the screenshots of this alleged text chain, it doesn’t seem like Tyler responded.

In the lawsuit, Rodriguez claims he met Tyler in 2015 through his trainer at a gym in L.A. That interaction landed him a role as “Frat Guy #10” in Boo! A Madea Halloween. 

Alex Spiro, Tyler’s rep, has said, “This is nothing but a 77-million-dollar money grab scam.”

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“$130k y’all,” Blueface remarked. “Sub then. Give me the subs. I gotta pay Soulja Boy’s child support because he’s going broke. So, his baby mama needs some money. I’mma get baby some new shoes because Soulja ain’t got it.”

When The Neighborhood Talk posted the clip on Instagram, fans largely used the opportunity to troll Blueface. “No, you opened your Walgreens mouth and started lying on that girl,” one user wrote. Another added: “We can name 5 Soulja boy songs…we can only name 1 of yours…humble yourself.”

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Blueface’s Defamation Case

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Jackilyn Martinez filed her lawsuit against Blueface, back in December 2023, after the rapper claimed that he could be the father of her child with Soulja Boy. “As a result of Porter’s wrongful conduct and the defamatory statements, I have and continue to suffer severe emotional and mental distress, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks (and) crying spells …” Martinez stated in a prior declaration viewed by MyNewsLA.

In other news, Blueface has been making headlines for his new relationship with Nevaeh Akira. During another recent stream, he chatted with her about how many other rappers she has dated. “How many rappers have you slept with? Including me,” Blue asked, as caught by Livebitez.

She answered: “I’m not saying that on this Live. I’m sorry. That’s very confidential. He already knows it, though. So I’m not going out of my way. So you want me to ask you serious questions like that too? But that’s not for the social media. I just don’t feel like that’s something for me to tell the world. They’re normal f***ing people! Now you know it ain’t higher. Everything’s past tense. Oh my God, you are really asking me these types of questions. This is being toxic, I’m telling you.”

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It’s been a toxic mixture of her fans trying to tell her she can do better and her detractors questioning her decision-making. With 2025 coming to a close in just two days, Cardi B is urging her overly concerned supporters and her loudest despisers to move on from being too involved in her business.

In a video to her X captioned, “We need a reset,” the AM I THE DRAMA? femcee says, “Y’all need to calm down… Is y’all cool? Y’all been dragging me for three or four days and y’all been a little too mean.”

She goes on to joke, “I can’t change sh*t… I already had a baby. Y’all want me to put my baby back in my p**sy?”

“I don’t know, what y’all want me to do? Y’all want me to leave my man and f*ck yours? We can only go forward now… 2026 is in a couple of days.”

But not only does she want people to stop harping on her just because, but she’s also wanting it to stop because of how busy she’ll be next year.

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Cardi B Little Miss Drama Tour

In the first half of February, the New York superstar will be starting her Little Miss Drama Tour. To be exact, it kicks off on February 11 in Palm Desert, California. It will run through April 18 in Atlanta

“I have so much work to do that it’s stressing me out… I’m gonna be away from my personal life… I have to rehearse for 10 to 12 hours a day… I’m already super stressed out.”

She urges her “support system” to be just that as her trek is already enough for her to handle. Cardi signs off by sending love and wishing the best for everyone but asks for that good luck back.

“Leave me alone though. Sh*t! Damn!”

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Zeus Chief Executive Lemuel Plummer made the announcement in a post on social media, as caught by AllHipHop. After doing so, he clarified that the series will not be about Diddy. “To be clear, this documentary is about giving Justin and Christian the opportunity to share their personal story. We’re not here to endorse Diddy or anyone else. As a network, we believe in giving individuals a platform to tell their own experiences, just like any network that enters the documentary space. We’re simply allowing these stories to be told, and that’s the essence of what we’re doing here. Thanks for understanding and for letting us bring these narratives to light,” Plummer said.

Further details as to when fans will be able to watch the series or how many episodes there will be remain unclear. Plummer did, however, post a brief trailer on Instagram.

In response to the trailer, many fans on social media complained about the subject matter. “Lemmy you should’ve left this one alone, 50 bout to have a field day with you,” one user remarked in the comments section. Another wrote: “WTF? Who’s watching TS!?”

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Netflix’s “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”

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The upcoming Zeus network show appears to be a major departure from the latest viral Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. That series, executive-produced by 50 Cent, premiered on the streaming platform, earlier this month. It examines numerous allegations about the disgraced music mogul and features appearances from numerous celebrities.

Ahead of its release, Diddy’s team labeled it a “hit piece” in a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter.  “Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece,” they wrote. “Today’s GMA teaser confirms that Netflix relied on stolen footage that was never authorized for release. As Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos know, Mr. Combs has been amassing footage since he was 19 to tell his own story, in his own way. It is fundamentally unfair, and illegal, for Netflix to misappropriate that work.”

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The source added that West is “really working on himself” after tarnishing his reputation over the last several years by voicing countless antisemitic and extremely offensive beliefs in interviews and on social media.

West previously tried to “take accountability” by sitting down with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, earlier this year. “I was dealing with various issues, I was dealing with bipolar also, so I would take the ideas I had and forget about the protection of the people around me and myself. So I wanted to take accountability,” West said in a video of their meeting, as caught by Billboard. “So it’s like if you left the house and you left your kid at the house and your kid went and messed up the kitchen and messed up the garage and messed up the living room. Then when you get back, it’s your responsibility because that’s your job. That’s the way I look at it. It’s like I gotta go clean up the kitchen, I gotta clean up the living room, I gotta clean up the garage.”

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian’s Relationship

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian welcomed their four children while they were married from 2014 to 2022. In the time since their divorce, their relationship got considerably worse amid West’s social media tirades. Despite spending the holidays together, they are not rekindling their relationship.

The update is still a big change from just a few months ago, when Kardashian said that West hadn’t called their kids in months. “Hmm. Whenever he’ll call them and ask,” Kardashian said on the Call Her Daddy podcast in October. “It’s probably been a couple months since we’ve heard from him?”

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From the rebellious beginnings of the Banned Jordan 1 to championship moments in sneaker form, black and red colorways have consistently delivered some of the most coveted releases in sneaker history.

Here are the top seven Air Jordans that capture the essence of the “Bloodline” colorway:

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7. Air Jordan 1 “Banned”

The Air Jordan 1 “Banned” represents the foundation of the entire black and red legacy in sneaker culture. This iconic colorway debuted in 1985 and violated NBA uniform policies, resulting in fines for Michael Jordan every time he wore them.

The rebellious backstory only amplified the shoe’s mystique and desirability. The premium leather construction features a bold black base with varsity red overlays on the toe, Swoosh, ankle collar, and heel.

White midsoles and red outsoles complete the timeless look. The 2016 and 2020 retro releases brought back the original blocking with improved leather quality.

This colorway laid the groundwork for every “Bred” Jordan that followed, making it essential to any discussion of black and red Jordans. Its cultural significance extends far beyond basketball into fashion and streetwear.

6. Air Jordan 13 “Bred”

The Air Jordan 13 “Bred” is at #6 because it stands as one of the most distinctive black and red combinations in the Jordan lineage. This silhouette draws inspiration from Michael Jordan’s “Black Cat” nickname, featuring design elements that reference a panther’s sleek aesthetic.

The black tumbled leather upper creates a luxurious foundation, while varsity red suede wraps the heel and midsole for bold contrast. The signature holographic reflective eye on the ankle catches light from every angle, adding futuristic flair to the aggressive design.

Red accents also appear on the collar lining and visible Zoom Air unit. The paw-print inspired outsole pattern completes the predatory theme perfectly. Originally released during Jordan’s final championship season in 1997-98, this colorway carries significant historical weight.

The Jordan 13 “Bred” perfectly balances performance heritage with lifestyle appeal, making it incredibly versatile for any sneaker rotation.

5. Air Jordan 11 “Bred”

Coming in at number five on our list, the Air Jordan 11 “Bred” represents elegance within the black and red colorway family. This iconic silhouette revolutionized basketball footwear by incorporating patent leather into its design, creating a formal yet athletic aesthetic.

The glossy black patent leather mudguard wraps around the shoe’s base, contrasting beautifully against the black ballistic mesh upper. Red Jumpman branding on the heel and tongue provides the perfect pop of color against the predominantly dark palette.

The translucent outsole features red accents that tie the entire color scheme together seamlessly. Originally released during the 1995-96 season when Michael Jordan wore them during the historic 72-10 Bulls campaign, the “Bred” 11s carry immense championship pedigree.

The 2012 and 2019 retro releases caused massive retail chaos, with lines wrapping around blocks nationwide. The Jordan 11 “Bred” remains a holiday season staple and continues to be one of the most sought-after releases in sneaker culture.

4. Air Jordan 6 “Infrared”

Securing the 4th spot on our ranking, the Air Jordan 6 “Infrared” brings vibrant energy to the black and red conversation. While technically featuring infrared rather than traditional varsity red, this colorway shares the same aggressive DNA as the “Bloodline” theme.

The premium black nubuck upper creates a luxurious, suede-like texture that elevates the entire design. Bright infrared accents explode across the midsole, heel tab, and lace locks, providing eye-catching contrast against the dark base.

The translucent rubber outsole allows glimpses of the infrared tooling beneath, adding depth to the color story. Originally released in 1991, this silhouette represents Michael Jordan’s first championship season, giving it immense historical significance.

3. Air Jordan 4 “Bred”

Landing at # 3, the Air Jordan 4 “Bred” represents one of the most culturally significant sneakers in Jordan Brand history. This legendary colorway debuted in 1989 and became instantly iconic thanks to its appearance in Spike Lee’s Mars Blackmon commercials alongside Michael Jordan.

The premium black nubuck upper provides a rich, textured foundation that ages beautifully over time. Fire red accents punctuate the eyelets, midsole, Jumpman branding, and tongue, creating perfect visual balance.

Cement grey details on the midsole speckles and wings add sophisticated depth to the aggressive color scheme. The visible Air unit and unique wing eyelets made this Tinker Hatfield design revolutionary for its time. Michael Jordan wore these during the iconic moment against Cleveland.

The 2019 retro release brought back Nike Air branding on the heel, making it the most authentic version since the original. The Jordan 4 “Bred” remains a grail-worthy sneaker that perfectly captures the essence of late-80s basketball culture and sneaker innovation.

2. Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement”

Claiming the second position on our list, the Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement” stands as a masterpiece of sneaker design and cultural significance. This iconic colorway debuted in 1988.

The premium black tumbled leather upper provides a sophisticated canvas that perfectly complements the grey elephant print overlays. Fire red accents appear on the eyelets and visible Air unit, while red Jumpman branding adorns the tongue and heel.

The elephant print wrapping the toe and heel became one of the most recognizable patterns in sneaker history. This silhouette introduced the Jumpman logo to the Air Jordan line, replacing the Wings logo and creating an iconic symbol.

Michael Jordan’s legendary free-throw line dunk during the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, while wearing these, cemented their legendary status forever. The 2018 retro release brought back original Nike Air branding on the heel, making it the most authentic version in decades.

1. Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game”

Taking the undisputed number 1 spot, the Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” represents the ultimate look of the black and red colorway in sneaker history. This legendary shoe transcends mere aesthetics to embody one of the greatest performances in basketball history.

On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan battled severe flu-like symptoms while wearing these during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Utah. Despite his illness, Jordan scored 38 points and hit the game-winning shot, cementing these sneakers in sports immortality.

The design features luxurious black tumbled leather across the entire upper, creating a sleek and sophisticated foundation. Varsity red textured leather dominates the mudguard and outsole, providing bold contrast that commands attention.

The Jordan 12’s design draws inspiration from the Japanese Rising Sun flag and women’s dress shoes, creating an elegant silhouette. Metal eyelets and quilted leather panels add premium details throughout the construction.

The 2016 and 2023 retro releases caused absolute pandemonium at retailers worldwide. No other black and red Jordan carries the same legendary backstory, historical significance, and visual impact as the “Flu Game” 12s.

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