This has all led to widespread discourse about paying for interviews and whether or not artists should even be paid at all for such appearances. This has also led to some issues for Vlad when it comes to some of his other high-profile business relationships. Case in point, Aries Spears is now looking for more money.

During an interview with DJ Akademiks, Vlad was steadfast with his response to Spears’ request. While Spears does have great chemistry with Vlad, the YouTube media mogul noted that Boosie’s videos still perform a whole lot more. Vlad then used some vulgar language against Spears, which some fans were surprised by.

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DJ Vlad And Aries Spears Are Beefing

Spears subsequently responded to Vlad in the only way he knows how. He dropped a scathing response in which he noted that Vlad is someone who uses black culture for his own personal and financial gain. He then went on to say that Vlad should invite him on for one last interview.

Ultimately, this is an interesting situation that could have major ramifications for Vlad and his channel. At the end of the day, his interviews are reliant on the personalities. Vlad gets the best out of his guests, but the fans still want to see people like Boosie and Aries Spears give their takes on the day’s events. If those guys stop coming around, then Vlad will need to find new recurring guests to fill their spot.

Of course, the Spears and Vlad beef could very well be all for show. After all, there was something very WWE about the way they were speaking to each other in these clips. There is a chance this was all just a work, and that Spears will be back sooner rather than later.

Either way, DJ Vlad has us very intrigued about the future of his platform.

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“Put some respect on this man’s name,” one YouTube commenter writes. “THE REAL FANS WAS ALREADY BANGING SNIPPETS OF THIS shout to meek, for releasing something the streets needed,” another claims. Someone else says, “This is EXACTLY why Meek is in my top 10 of greatest emcees of all time! Love it.”

This latest freestyle is one of many that Meek has dropped in recent weeks. Last month, he delivered his “Head High” freestyle, “Victory” freestyle, and a new song called “600 Racks.” It also arrives amid demands for a new album. Fortunately, Meek confirmed that one is on the way on Twitter/X back in March. At the time of writing, an official release date has not yet been announced.

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Charlamagne Tha God Criticizes Meek Mill

While plenty of fans are impressed by how far Meek Mill has come over the years, not everyone is on the same page. During an episode of his Brilliant Idiots podcast earlier this month, Charlamagne Tha God argued that Meek’s career never managed to truly recover from his beef with Drake.

It didn’t take long for Meek to fire back. He set the record straight in a passionate tweet.

“Since Drake beef I drop tap 3x platinum… peta double platinum… blue notes 1 and 2 platinum… uptown vibes with legend from Brooklyn fab platinum… what’s free feat jayz meek mill I think it’s plat… f*ck on me ft cardi b platinum,” he wrote. “How far we came… he actually switched up on drake because he helped power the meek was done narrative was done… now he’s using the same against drake… im good with drake and jayz as far as I know… keep me out this weak a** sh*t.”

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Release Date: April 28, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 2

1. Pink Panther
2. The Coin Toss
3. Champagne Bottle Emotes
4. Smoke N’ Pray
5. Long As You Live
6. Storm Shadow & Snake Eyes
7. z28
8. Palm Island

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“Now I see all her stan fans hating on me,” PlaqueBoyMax said during his own stream. “First of all, all y’all can suck my d*ck. Second of all, why is y’all hating on me, bro? I f*ck with y’all’s artist. I f*ck with Doja Cat. Like, why do they be on my d*ck?”

From there, he told Doja’s fans to “get off her nuts.” “If she wanna play Fortnite, she wanna play Fortnite,” he added. “If she wanna apologize to me, she gonna apologize, n***a. Shut the f*ck up. We don’t give a f*ck about y’all. Shut up. So, let’s get that Fortnite off.” He then invited her to play the game with her on stream.

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Doja Cat’s Apology To PlaqueBoyMax

Doja Cat shared her apology on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday afternoon. “Getting rid of some of my mods for banning plaquboymax cuz that wasn’t even my idea and i don’t appreciate people doing that when he didn’t do anything wrong,” Doja said. When some fans blamed it on PlaqueBoyMax’s prior criticism of her Scarlet album, she added: “I don’t f*ckin care???”

During the same series of posts, Doja also addressed her apparent snub of Kai Cenat. During another stream, Cenat gifted her 50 subs, but she appeared to ignore the donation. “Also thank you Kai Cenat for the gifted subs,” she wrote.

The streaming drama comes as Doja has been traveling on the Tour Ma Vie World Tour. She’s set to return to North America in October for another leg with shows in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Miami, and more cities. It will wrap up in New York City in December.

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Early on, authorities confirmed that no foul play was suspected. Forté’s cause of death, however, hadn’t been revealed until now. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the state medical examiner’s office has determined his cause of death to be complications from influenza A.

Reportedly, his seizure disorder also played a contributing role in his untimely passing. He had been taking medication to control his seizures since a health scare put him in the hospital over two years prior to his death.

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John Forté’s Death

News of Forté’s death resulted in an outpouring of love from his fans and peers. This included his former Fugees collaborators Wyclef Jean, Pras, and Lauryn Hill. Hill reflected on their friendship in a heartfelt Instagram post.

“I can’t remember the exact moment I met John Forte or Forte as we used to call him, but I know we became fast friends very soon after,” she wrote in part, “I loved him, my family loved him… I remember meeting his mom with her sweet voice for the first time and walking New York City streets with him in full youthful fascination mode.”

“Our generation of hip hop was young and at the ascent of its epic rise. We were both there…participating and taking it all in, full of excitement and possibility. Forte was a gentlemen and a scholar with a strong pen, deep soul, and kind heart,” Hill continued. “This loss is unexpected and surreal and my heart aches… for his family, for his wife, for his children, for his friends, and for all of us who were blessed to know him. I Love you John. Rest in peace gentle King.”

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“This is why every woman needs male homeboys. I would’ve told her from the beginning not to get too over somebody like Klay Thompson,” Charlamagne said. As the hosts countered that people can change, he added, “I’m not saying that they don’t. I’m just saying that my advice to her would’ve been, ‘Hey, just don’t get too open until he shows you otherwise. He is an NBA player. He’s still outside.’ And by the way, they not married, they didn’t have kids, they weren’t even together long. I understand her feelings might be hurt, but why are we acting like they were married for 20 years?”

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Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson’s Breakup

Megan Thee Stallion initially accused Klay Thompson of being unfaithful in a post on Instagram over the weekend. “Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house… got ‘cold feet.’ Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous’???? B*tch I need a REAL break after this one .. bye yall,” she wrote.

She eventually confirmed their breakup in an official statement provided to TMZ. “I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay,” she said. “Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”

In the wake of the news, Megan announced that she’s dropping out of her Moulin Rouge! role on Broadway. “It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater! Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work!” she wrote on Instagram.

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So far, the film has been a huge hit among fans. Clips from different screenings continue to surface online, showing audience members dancing, rapping along to the music, and more. Unfortunately, however, it looks like one screening got a bit out of hand.

WRAL reports that seven juveniles were detained on Saturday (April 25) at Regal Cinemas in North Hills, North Carolina. Apparently, police were called about a large group of people who appeared to be fighting.

“Approximately 20 people fighting in the Chick-Fil-A and the movie theater,” radio traffic stated. “I guess there is a violent group that’s out here. They’re not actually fighting. One guy is acting like he has a gun.”

The seven juveniles were eventually released to their parents.

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NBA YoungBoy Documentary

News of the juveniles’ arrest comes amid reports that one movie theater shut down a screening of American YoungBoy due to noise concerns. In clips that surfaced online shortly after the ordeal, a movie theater employee is seen addressing the disgruntled crowd. The crowd didn’t hesitate to push back, making it clear that they weren’t at all happy and calling the employee a “b***h.”

News of the arrest also comes shortly after it was revealed that American YoungBoy debuted at No. 10 on this week’s box office totals. It made over $1.1 million domestically.

NBA YoungBoy, Patrick Hughes, Kyle Claiborne, and Antoine Banks produced the film. It was directed by Nico Ballesteros, who also directed the controversial 2025 Kanye West documentary, In Whose Name? In addition to concert footage, the film gives fans a peek at the rapper’s family life, home, and more.

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This marks only the fourth High OG release of the “Royal” colorway since its 1985 debut. Furthermore, the 2026 version marks the first OG leather “Royal” in nine years, making it a meaningful return for a color scheme that rarely comes around.

For 2026, Jordan Brand will deliver the Air Jordan 1 in its traditional High OG construction rather than the High ’85 cut, which is currently on pause. That means classic collar height, original panel proportions, and familiar Swoosh placement throughout.

Unlike the 2017 release, which used tumbled leather, the 2026 pair returns to smooth leather, putting it closer to the 1985 original. That upgrade alone makes this version the best retro of the colorway in decades.

Special packaging is also confirmed for this release, adding another layer for collectors who plan to keep their pair deadstock. Additionally, the shoe will release in full family sizing. At $185 retail, this one should move fast. Black and blue colorways on the AJ1 historically do not stick around long at retail.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal”

The Air Jordan 1 “Royal” is one of the three original colorways that launched alongside Michael Jordan’s Nike debut in 1985. The shoe features a clean black leather base across the quarter panel, collar, and laces.

Royal blue covers the perforated toe box, heel panel, Swoosh, and outsole, creating a bold, instantly recognizable two-tone look. A white midsole keeps things sharp underneath.

Also the Wings logo sits on the ankle flap and Nike Air branding appears on the tongue, staying true to the original construction. Jordan Brand has kept this colorway rare by design, releasing it in OG leather form only a handful of times over 4 decades.

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“If you’re trying to make young music and you’re not young, it’s gonna be inauthentic, and people can feel that,” he explained. “You can smell it. So, the best thing anyone can do going through music is to tell their story and keep creating from that space.”

From there, he brought up Clipse and their song, “The Birds Don’t Sing,” as an example of good songwriting. “I love what the Clipse are doing right now and how it’s authentic to them, and they’re telling a story about their mom and dad who just passed away, and how deep that is with John Legend singing on the chorus and everything that they’ve been through. It’s an authentic display, a piece of classic material that could’ve come out in ’96 or 2026. It still feels the same because it’s real and authentic to who they are.”

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New York Times’ Best Living Songwriters

JAY-Z’s interview with The New York Times was for the publication’s list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters. To narrow down the selections, they weighed the opinions of over 250 insiders and six critics.

JAY’s advice mirrors the praise The New York Times gave him in explaining their decision to select him for the list. In addition to his ability to create “intricate” rhyme schemes, they also noted how his style has evolved over the years. With 4:44, the legendary rapper tackled struggles in his marriage to Beyonce as well as his own personal turmoils. The Times described the project as “far blunter and more bruised than anything he had ever recorded.”

JAY-Z wasn’t the only hip-hop artist to earn a nod, either. Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, OutKast, Babyface, Bad Bunny, and The-Dream all landed in the piece as well.

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“Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house,” she wrote at the time. “Got ‘cold feet.’ Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous’???? b***h I need a REAL break after this one .. bye yall.”

Meg ended up doubling down in a statement shared with TMZ. In it, she noted that “trust, fidelity and respect” are non-negotiables for her when it comes to relationships.

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Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson Breakup

Yesterday (April 27), Meg also announced that she’ll be ending her time on Broadway a bit earlier than expected. While it’s unclear exactly why she’s decided not to complete the 8-week run, fans can’t help but speculate that her personal life has taken its toll.

“Hotties, my last performance as Zidler in @moulinrougebway will be May 1,” she declared, per The Shade Room. “It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater! Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work!”

“I’m so grateful for the cast and crew that made this experience so meaningful,” Meg concluded. “And to all the Hotties that showed up or planned to attend, thank you for supporting me during this incredible journey! I LOVE YALL.”

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