“I made this record and I sent it off to my engineer,” the Vallejo artist remarked before going into the track. “He say, ‘Man, you probably shouldn’t put this out… You talking about Epstein, it’s a lot of s**t going on.’ And I said, ‘Thank you for calling me. I’m finna drop this.’ That’s exactly why we need it. ‘Cause everybody sit and be silent. And the goal of an artist is to express the times, and say all the things that nobody else wants to say or knows how to say.”

Why the ruckus? Because the independently-minded artist name-dropped the aforementioned Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and Adolf Hitler, calling them “heaven-sent” alongside Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. He said he’s not perfect, just like “the President,” and explained his intentions with the verse while responding to a critic.

“what do y’all think I’m saying in this song?” LaRussel wrote. “Is it the truth that’s bothersome or is it what YOU think I’m saying? I’m saying every human was made by God. Even the evil ones. Even the n***as going to hell alongside some of yall uncles, daddies, and favorite rappers.”

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LaRussell’s Lil Wayne Take

Of course, this isn’t LaRussell’s first brush with virality. He recently explained why he thinks Lil Wayne doesn’t have a lot of substance in his music. This led many fans to call him out and argue against this perspective, which he explained further on social media.

Fan Reactions

When it comes to this new song, though, folks are even less charitable. We will see if LaRussell officially drops this at any point or if he continues to discuss the backlash to the track. Either way, it seems like he knows exactly the kind of reaction he’s getting from moments like this, and seems committed to pushing forward.

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According to court documents, Monoson sent an aggressive email to multiple Adidas executives. He demanded the platform receive preferential treatment and insider access to drops. The tone was unhinged, claiming Sole Retriever deserved respect as a “brand’s dream partner.”

Monoson basically threatened to leak the entire Anthony Edwards 2 lineup if ignored. He claimed they had every colorway unreleased and would post them publicly. The email explicitly stated they wouldn’t hold back on leaking confidential product information.

Two days later, Sole Retriever posted the “Bred” colorway on Instagram and X. They called it a “speculative mock up” but it was actually a stolen image. The post went viral immediately with sneaker collectors losing their minds completely.

This wasn’t speculation it was confidential Adidas design work leaked to the world. Sole Retriever essentially proved Monoson’s threat was completely legitimate and real. The platform had access to classified product information somehow internally sourced.

The lawsuit alleges corporate extortion, trade secret theft, and copyright infringement happened. Adidas is seeking millions in damages and a permanent injunction against leaks. Statutory penalties could reach up to $150,000 per willful infringement in total.

The sneaker community is split on this situation honestly speaking right now. Some see Monoson as a villain extorting a major corporation aggressively overall. Others view him as fighting against gatekeeping in the sneaker release system entirely.

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Adidas Sues Sole Retriever

The Anthony Edwards 2 “Bred” colorway represents exactly why this lawsuit matters so much. That vibrant red paired with black leather and white accents looks fire.

The performance basketball silhouette shows Adidas’s commitment to serious court innovation. Sole Retriever’s Instagram post claiming it was “speculative” fooled nobody in the community.

Sneakerheads immediately recognized this was actual leaked product design work stolen somewhere. The “Bred” nickname echoes iconic Jordan 1 legacy making this particularly significant.

This colorway would’ve dropped later this year creating massive hype and sales. Monoson’s threat to leak the entire lineup gave Adidas no choice but legal action.

Sole Retriever Response To Adidas

Sole Retriever just fired back with an official statement on X denying everything. The platform claims they’re a proudly independent media company covering sneaker culture.

They’re framing Adidas’s lawsuit as an attack on free speech and press freedom. Monoson’s team is invoking First Amendment protections for their reporting activities overall.

They deny the allegations entirely and say they’ll mount a vigorous court defense. The statement thanks the sneaker community for continued support during this legal battle. This response shows Sole Retriever is taking the lawsuit seriously and fighting back hard.

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As caught by The Neighborhood Talk on Instagram, she shared a video of an alleged bag of vapes belonging to Nicole, accusing the couple of enabling her alleged addiction to drugs and vapes. Sebastian only specifically mentioned marijuana regarding drugs. She also claimed that Nicole hit her in Swizz and Alicia’s defense, prompting this online callout.

Jahna Sebastian said she’s also spoken to her former partner about her concerns, but alleged that he’s ignored her at every turn. She also complained about heavy social media use despite her complaints and a lack of education focus, accusing the couple of taking Nicole out on yachts with celebrities and millionaires. Sebastian also accused Swizz threatening and harassing her multiple times over the years.

At press time, it seems like the married couple of 15 years hasn’t responded to these allegations at press time. We will see if that changes soon.

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Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys’ Kids

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Jahna Sebastian and Swizz Beatz welcomed their daughter Nicole in 2008. She is his third child following Prince Nasir Dean with Nicole Levy in 2000 and Kasseem Dean Jr. with ex wife Mashonda Tifrere in 2006. His and Alicia Keys’ children (her only two kids) are their son Egypt Daoud Dean, born in 2010, and their son Genesis Ali Dean, born in 2014.

This is not the first time that Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys have faced drama. However, previous instances were much more light. When she danced with Usher and embraced him at the Super Bowl a few years ago, many folks lit the timeline up with indignant or puzzled reactions to the debate.

We will see if either artist responds to these allegations. In the meantime, they will probably continue their extracurricular career endeavors and continue being stars. But these accusations from Jahna Sebastian cast a dark alleged shadow over that. None of these accusations have been confirmed or addressed, so we’ll see if anyone speaks out any further on this.

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The boxer also had advice for Pepa and Treach’s daughter Egypt Criss, who also lost a recent boxing match. “Egypt loss her fight, blue face loss…I think these public figures need at least 6 months in the gym before they start fighting in real fights, my opinion,” she tweeted this weekend, as caught by No Jumper on Instagram. “Well, I watched the fight and I thought big boy won too, crazy fight tho,” Shields responded to a fan who claimed Blue got robbed.

In fact, he agrees with that fan. The California rapper expressed disappointment over the loss, both to Ross’ face after the match and during a livestream. “Adin, you know damn well you ain’t gon’ lose your own money on your own fight card,” he told Ross. “I definitely wasn’t unanimous decision. I give it four to two. But hey, shout out to Brand Risk… I probably won’t get back on Brand Risk because you’re tampering with the bets.” “I’ll definitely never fight on Brand Risk again. Just based on Adin’s business skills,” Blueface shared on stream.

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Who Is Chibu?

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Blueface took his loss to Chibu, a popular streamer who made his boxing debut against him. Many fans considered this an upset, and they continue to debate the judges’ unanimous decision in Chibu’s favor.

Elsewhere, though, Claressa Shields has other fights to comment on. But this one is wholly online, and it’s one she’s involved in. Shields has been beefing with 50 Cent in defense of Papoose, and clapped back at 50 and Maserati Bud’s claims that she cheated on Pap with Bud.

Meanwhile, Blueface took a break from his romantic drama during this boxing match, although it didn’t turn out the best for him. He recently reignited conflict with Chrisean Rock by once again claiming their son Chrisean Jr. is not actually his, which she has already denied.

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Release Date: March 15, 2026

Genre: Alternative Rock/Pop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from DROWN

I’m dead in my songs,
Telling my friends, “I’m just joking, take a joke, you guys”
Shooting myself in the feet,
Turn on my phone, shut the noise out

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According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, the G-Unit mogul filed a notice of appeal in New York’s appellate court seeking to reverse Justice Robert R. Reed’s ruling. Reed blocked his attempt to win this case by default, as 50’s team claimed that Tompkins missed the deadline to properly respond to this suit. The judge found that she had a legitimate reason to miss it and a legitimate defense to argue for.

Judge Reed outlined 20 days for Tompkins to respond, reportedly scheduling a preliminary conference for May 5 of this year. She claimed she never lived at the addresses that Fif’s team tried to serve her at. Also, Shaniqua Tompkins alleged that she only learned about the lawsuit against her upon receiving calls from reporters.

As such, Judge Reed ruled that G-Unit Books didn’t show they properly served her. Their appeal in response seeks to reverse the entire decision, providing the default judgement and speeding up an curt-ordered injunction.

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Why Is 50 Cent Suing Shaniqua Tompkins?

For those unaware, 50 Cent’s lawsuit against Shaniqua Tompkins is via the G-Unit Books company. They claim that she signed a life rights agreement in 2007 that gave the company control over her story in the public eye. Tompkins’ interviews and public statements about 50, according to G-Unit Books’ accusations, cost them a book they were planning. They seek over a million dollars.

However, Tompkins argues that she signed the life rights agreement under pressure, claiming that Fif and his manager Chris Lighty intimidated and threatened her. She claimed this wasn’t a voluntary decision.

As such, it seems like both sides will continue to battle in court for the foreseeable future, unless this appeal attempt secures a victory. If not, then this situation will likely grow more complex and cumbersome moving forward.

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Per the post, the alleged tweet was in response to another page posting a video of Minaj showing herself and her fit off for the camera. “Nicki Minaj should understand that she has gotten old and retire,” the Twitter post reads.

“Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harass me on this or any other platform? You’ve just been added to the suit. @TonyBuzbee2 check DM,” she allegedly tweeted and deleted in response.

Dr Penking, the poster in question, responded to the Trinidadian superstar’s alleged tweet-and-delete. “Tell Nicki Minaj that My self and my team are ready and eagerly anticipating her papers,” they tweeted. “Freedom of speech and expression is supreme in all constitutions in the world and I have the right to express my opinion at all times . Is she old? Yes she is 43 . There is nothing harassing about this. It is a publicly accessible information on Wikipedia. Should she retire? I think she should. That’s my personal opinion and I stand by it. You can agree or disagree. I will not be bullied or intimidated by Nicki Minaj or any other ‘celebrity.'”

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Who Is Tony Buzbee?

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For those unaware, Tony Buzbee is a lawyer and politician who unsuccessfully ran for mayor in Houston in 2019. He’s most known in hip-hop circles for his high-profile legal cases against the likes of Travis Scott and Diddy.

This connection is interesting due to Tony Buzbee’s legal pursuit of Jay-Z. He represented the plaintiff in a dismissed sexual assault case against Hov and Diddy.

Nowadays, Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z continue to battle legally. A lawyer from Roc Nation sued Buzbee for defamation, whereas a court dismissed Jay’s defamation lawsuit against him. The attorney plans to fire back.

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj’s issues with Jay-Z run deeper. She accused him of organizing a smear campaign against her, cutting her out of a Tidal deal, and a whole lot more. We’ll see if this alleged legal threat actually pans out or if there’s more to these associations.

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Starting off with Rooga, Fivio seemed to refer to Rooga’s challenge to G Herbo after winning a boxing match last night (Saturday, March 14). “Smt idc how many n***as Rugga box.. Man 2 Man I told him let’s get it on.. Every street n***a kno. all call outs is Mandatory. So he forever P***y in my eyes,” he wrote.

Then, the New York drill rapper turned his ire to 50 and his beef with Tip, seemingly lamenting that Fif is going at other, older rappers from New York City rather than inspiring unity or fully going at his Atlanta opponent. “50 p***y for coming at the old YN’s when TI old illiterate country a** on his heels. Ain’t no changing subjects n***as. & I hate how NY didn’t stand together bout that s**t but f**k it,” he shared.

Finally, Fivio Foreign went at Boosie Badazz, Lil Baby, and Young Thug. He wrote “Boogie,” but seemed to refer to Boosie’s list of rappers not in protective custody and a recent clip of Baby riding around with Thug. “Boogie bugging for leave me and a couple other RN’s off that list. & Baby werid for riding around w thug too,” Fivio wrote, as caught by 2Cool2Blog on Instagram.

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Who Does 50 Cent Have Beef With?

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Apart from 50 Cent’s beef with T.I., he also has beef with Papoose, the Let’s Rap About It podcast, Dame Dash, Benzino, and many more. Although Tip and his family dissed him on various tracks, he only responded with one and has mostly stuck to social media trolling to clap back.

Elsewhere, Fivio Foreign’s beef with these rappers should come as no surprise. He’s previously called out Young Thug for supposedly turning his back on the streets, and extended that sentiment to other MCs. We’ll see if anyone here responds or if this will go by without much fanfare. At this point, anything is possible.

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For those unaware, Harlow made these comments on The New York Times‘ “Popcast” program. “I love the sound of Black music,” he expressed. “Of course, I’m hyper-aware of the politics of today, that safer landing spot that a lot of my white contemporaries have found. Of course, it appealed to me to do something that I felt like, at a time when there’s plenty of people expecting me to take some of the routes that y’all are taking, to take the route that not only might not be expected, but is also the one I genuinely want to take. So all the stars aligned in that way for me, to be honest.”

Many folks commended the sentiment and artistic direction, but many others criticized this perspective considering Jack’s whiteness and accusations of appropriation. It seems like Punch might fall into the latter camp.

“Got Blacker is wild. How exactly does one get ‘Blacker’?” he wrote on Twitter, as caught byComplex Music on Instagram.

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Why Did Jack Harlow Switch Genres?

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In any case, this genre shift on Monica proved to be quite divisive. Still, the Kentucky rapper explained his reasoning a little more. “I’m not going to pretend like what you’re talking about, I was like, ‘Huh, I guess you’re right,'” he added during this “Popcast” interview. “I knew that there were multiple things appealing about this route. But I also came to the decision, I’m proud to say, off of what feels good to my ear. I love R&B music. I love the sound of soft, intimate, melodic music. So I want to be understood. I want to write melodies that invite people to sing along.”

Elsewhere during the interview, Jack Harlow addressed his inspirations. He said he comes from the “school of Drake,” which is ironic when you think about TDE president Punch’s response to that conversation.

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Starting with the GWOAT, she took to Twitter recently to address Fif, as caught by The Shade Room on Instagram. She explained that their beef with the G-Unit mogul stems from his New Year’s disrespect, threatening legal action for his alleged lies about her sexual relationships.

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Adding to this denial, Claressa posted some videos online caught by Livebitez on Instagram. She shared some alleged IG DMs with Maserati Bud of him trying to not get some pictures of her taken down on his page. The boxer’s claims are that Bud is jealous of her relationship and is trying to drive a wedge between them.

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In another series of videos caught by Livebitez, she continued to deny these claims. However, Maserati Bud was quick to respond.

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Livebitez also shared Bud’s alleged texts with Shields that he shared online recently, from January of 2025. She allegedly accused him of being a liar and spending time with other women. Bud said he’s polyamorous and that Claressa didn’t want to be a part of that.

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Why Is Claressa Shields Beefing With 50 Cent?

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For those unaware, Maserati Bud is an alleged G-Unit associate and artist from Florida with a “Gutta soul” sound. His role in this situation is smaller when compared to 50 Cent, Claressa Shields, and Papoose’s wider beef.

Tensions supposedly rose between the two MCs when Fif made some comments to Remy Ma when she was still married to Pap. After years of trolling, Pap’s relationship with Claressa Shields came into the fray, and she stepped in to defend him. 50 mocked them on social media earlier this year, resulting in a lot of back-and-forth.

Although Papoose dissed 50 Cent on wax, he hasn’t responded in kind. We will see if the two chime in on these allegations or if the subjects of the cheating claims themselves will be the ones who fan the flames.

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