For those unaware, Elliott Wilson and DJ Vlad were supposed to work together in partnership following an interview with Hit-Boy. But things quickly broke down over alleged business disagreements, budget issues, and more. While Joe Budden questioned Elliott Wilson and DJ Vlad’s link-up, he had strong statements on how both sides mishandled this, but most of the smoke was for Wilson this time.

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Joe Budden On Elliott Wilson

“It’s almost time for intervention [for Elliott Wilson],” Budden posited. “I think Elliott is really sullying his name… El is legacy. But in this new-age content world, I think Elliott has done a lot and is doing a lot that ain’t coming off right. And this is from me looking B.Dot in his face… Something happened there… What happened with the Jeremy Hecht pod and [DJ] Hed, that s**t you pulled with SaVon that you still ain’t even answered for yet… You did some shady s**t, what’s up with that?”

“Elliott’s probably got one more pass out of me…” Joe Budden continued. “You been here… When the game continues to change right in front of your face, and you continue to do the same s**t and change absolutely nothing, this falls on you… The game has changed too many times in front of Elliott… With Everyday Struggle, he was supposed to be the host… Elliott said, ‘Nah, that’s not enough money for me to do that show.’ […] Now you out here floundering, making decisions from what seems like a state of desperation… El is my man. But I take offense that you did that slimy s**t to SaVon and ain’t say a word to me.”

Elliott Wilson may have responded to this situation on Twitter by quoting a 50 Cent line. “These industry n***as ain’t friends. They know how to pretend,” he wrote earlier today (Saturday, October 17).

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The most recent update in this situation comes from Rolling Stone. Via a new court filing from Hugo and his attorney Brent Lehman, they responded to Pharrell’s attempts to dismiss the lawsuit. Hugo fought back against the notion that he only identified one song at issue, that being EARTHGANG’s “U Gotta.” He claimed he singled it out because he was removed from the credits despite the artists acknowledging his involvement.

Instead, Hugo and his lawyer argued the case is a broad indictment of nearly 50 studio sessions between 2019 and 2021 and their resulting material. Also, he claimed Williams and his companies control the necessary records to determine how these releases occurred.

“Defendants ask the court to write Chad Hugo out of The Neptunes on the pleadings, before a single document has been produced,” the filing reportedly stated. “But The Neptunes were two people. For three decades, Hugo and Pharrell Williams wrote and produced records together under that name. Hugo has always been at the center of The Neptunes success and is equally responsible for the duo’s special place in the industry. Over the past few years, Williams has sought to erase Hugo from one of the greatest hip-hip duos of all time. This case is about Williams’ effort to rewrite history and turn The Neptunes’ success into the work of only one person.”

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Pharrell & Chad Hugo Case

Chad Hugo called Pharrell’s request for more specific info “especially unfair” because Hugo sought royalty statements, financial records, and other forms of documentation from 2021 to 2024. However, he claims he got “almost nothing, despite counsel’s acknowledgment that additional documents exist.”

As for Pharrell’s response to Chad Hugo, he claimed the multiple versions of Hugo’s legal pursuit don’t identify a clear copyright claim correspondent to federal court. He alleged his former collaborator only named the N.E.R.D. album No One Ever Really Dies rather than any specific songs. Williams believes it’s unclear if Hugo seeks composition credit, recording rights, or both concerning EARTHGANG’s “U Gotta.”

“The [second amended complaint] is so vague and ambiguous with respect to the copyrights placed at issue that defendants cannot reasonably prepare a response,” Pharrell’s motion reportedly argued. “As incomprehensible as it is, it appears that Hugo has no idea which compositions or sound recordings he supposedly authored — even though he claims to have been there, right by defendants’ side, the whole time.”

Williams’ arguments open the door for a state court case, but he wants a dismissal under federal guidelines. We will see where they land concerning this complex case.

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XXL caught some of the Michigan rapper and streamer’s heated confrontations with the Jacksonville MC and singer. A few members of their crews also stepped in to confront each other, whereas security was trying to keep everyone in check. For those unaware, DDG and YK Osiris’ beef stems back to boxing challenges from one side to the other. It quickly devolved into genuine animosity over the years.

Also, the HIT-A-THON artist and content creator was commentating the fight between Osiris and Frost. So naturally, he reacted quite excitedly when Deshae emerged victorious via technical knockout in the second round. One of YK’s colleagues even started to trash-talk DDG from below the commentators’ booth, which led to a fiery clap-back.

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Deshae Frost Versus YK Osiris

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As for the actual boxing match between YK Osiris and Deshae Frost, the former refused to get back up and conceded the match, seemingly too tired to go on. Frost was happy to gloat in Osiris’ face following his victory, as caught by Hollywood Unlocked on IG. But YK wanted to make it clear he didn’t actually knock him out.

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According to Complex, the two had been beefing for months, including an altercation at Brand Risk 15. They participated in an three-round exhibition match in July of last year for a PlaqueBoyMax stream.

This loss is more bad luck for YK Osiris, who lost to Scam Likely at a Brand Risk event back in January of this year. Maybe his next match will be his retribution.

Meanwhile, DDG has competitive history under his belt, though not always in the boxing ring. Back in May, he and Nick Cannon went at each other in a “Wild ‘N Out” rap battle, which he did not exactly win convincingly. Perhaps the next Brand Risk event will feature the artist and Internet personality return to combat sports… And maybe it will be against YK Osiris to settle this feud.

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The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center had this to add in their statement. “All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date once announced. More information will be posted here and emailed to ticketholders directly when available.”

According to AllHipHop, the announcement emerged at 5:30PM, just three hours before Weezy was set to hit the stage. The announcement did not point to specific weather conditions or other details that would explain or verify the postponement, with no replacement date in sight at press time. Also, it’s unclear if other shows will face a similar fate. The next stop on the “20 Years Of Carter Classics” trek is tonight (Saturday, October 17) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Three more shows will follow on October 22, 23, and 29 in Kentucky, Tennessee, and New Mexico, respectively. Lil Wayne has had postponed concert trouble before, so fans hope this won’t be a frequent trend for the remainder of the tour.

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Lil Wayne Concert Canceled

Lil Wayne’s canceled concert follows a more controversial situation in Maine. After 2 Chainz played his opening set, fans waited for two hours before learning Wayne would not be performing. He apologized and returned to Maine for a make-up show about a month later.

Elsewhere, Lil Wayne’s new music is catching heat for its proximity to his MAGA sensibilities. The new Kid Rock collab “7 Sins” caught some flack, but not as much as Eminem appearing on the same album. After all, he’s been much more vocal about anti-Trump stances.

We will see if Tunechi addresses this recent concert postponement, the latest in a sadly growing list. Hopefully Lil Wayne fans in Charleston, West Virginia will get their make-up show in due time.

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He said he randomly walked into a Nike store and spotted the “Royal” pair. An employee asked if he wanted them, and Tucker asked if they had his size and they did.

Tucker called seeing the “Royal” on the shelf a week or two after release insane. That is not how this colorway usually behaves.

The “Royal” is one of the most beloved Air Jordan 1 colorways ever made. It dropped on October 10th for $185, and it was the first OG leather version since 2017. Pairs came in full family sizing, so adults and kids had plenty of options. That likely played a role in the supply.

Reviews also mentioned how good the pair looks. WearTesters praised the quality of the leather and the special packaging inspired by Michael Jordan’s early Nike photo shoots.

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PJ Tucker’s Reaction

This is a big shift for the Air Jordan 1. Only just a few years ago, a “Royal” release would have been gone in seconds. Now, the model is facing a very different market and we’re starting to see pairs that would be hard to cop, sitting on shelves.

Reports say demand for the Air Jordan 1 has cooled, especially after Jordan Brand flooded the market with colorways. The 2023 “Royal Reimagined” also underperformed, although that would be expected a bit more than the classic Royal pair.

Nike CEO Elliott Hill addressed this earlier this month. He said Jordan Brand has been oversupplying retros and plans to reduce volume in 2027, pointing to the Air Jordan 1 as an example.

That plan makes sense. When shelves stay full, hype drops, and the brand loses the feeling of scarcity.

For fans, there is a bright side. Collectors who missed past drops can pick up a clean pair at a fair price. For resellers, it is a reminder that not every retro is a sure thing.

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As caught by Kurrco on Twitter, a new picture hit the Internet over the weekend of the 6ix God recording new music in what seems to be his Toronto mansion, “The Embassy.” While there are no details to confirm these specifics, it already sent die-hards into a frenzy about what they may be getting soon. Maybe there’s more new music to come in 2027, or even this year.

Some fans are hoping for a Scary Hours expansion of ICEMAN, which line up with not just previous album cycles like For All The Dogs, but also with the recent FOMO deluxe of HABIBTI. Others are wondering if this is really as accurate as social media is painting it to be, questioning if this is a resurfaced image or something truly fresh.

Either way, demand for the Toronto superstar will rarely wane even if he drops new material every week. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.

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Drake Lawsuit

However, as dominant as this 2026 run has been, one of its biggest individual success stories is wrapping Drake up in legal action. Songwriter and producer Aviel Calev Hirschfield launched a lawsuit this week claiming the OVO mogul stole his chorus for “Janice STFU” without credit or proper compensation.

Drizzy’s team responded to this in a statement, calling it a fabricated money grab that is completely made up of false allegations. We will see if this leads to significant court updates or if the parties find a different resolution.

Elsewhere, Drake’s commercial success isn’t without its artistic praise to accompany it. SOCAN will honor him with the Songwriter of the Year award for the fifth year in a row.

The Boy may have fed fans in very satisfying ways in 2026, but the grind never stops. Hopefully we’ll see exactly what he has in store soon, and where it will stand in his catalog.

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The pack includes three styles, and each one fits a different part of his life. There is a lifestyle sneaker, a tennis-inspired shoe, and a running shoe.

First up is the Cloudtilt Remix. It comes in a deep brown that covers almost the entire shoe, including the midsole. The look feels scorched, which makes it the darkest pair in the collection. It costs $170.

Next is the Roger Clubhouse in white. At first glance, it could pass for a regular release. The big change is the all-leather upper, which replaces the usual mesh. It also adds some On branding, metal eyelets, and stitching along the sides of the heel tab. It costs $150.

The Cloudmonster is the running shoe of the group. It arrives in a bold red that matches the midsole and costs $180.

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Burna Boy x On Cloud Pack

This collaboration has been building for a year. On announced Burna Boy as a partner in September 2025, hinting that more projects were coming. Burna Boy is also one of the biggest names in global music. The Nigerian star has won a Grammy and has headlined stadiums around the world.

He is not the only big name on On’s roster. Zendaya has been with the brand since June 2024, and the two have already put out several co-created shoes and collections. Between Zendaya and Burna Boy, On has shown it wants to reach people far beyond the running community.

The three-shoe approach is also smart. Each silhouette fits a different lifestyle, so fans have more than one way to jump in. Prices between $150 and $180 land close to the usual On prices, so this does not feel like a luxury cost.

We will see if Burna Boy has more on the way. For now, mark October 22nd on the calendar.

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Via an Instagram post from earlier this week, 50 reacted to Davis’ 40-year-to-life sentence, suspecting federal authorities will target Combs over the murder next. “Damn boy 40 years they was not playing with Keefe D. now you know they coming back around for Diddy,” he wrote.

Both men have denied the Bad Boy mogul had any involvement in the murder. However, since the actual shooters are no longer with us and conspiracy theories about the East Coast and West Coast beef continue to swirl, allegations and speculative conclusions like these continue to spread.

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50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary

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This should come as no surprise given the G-Unit mogul’s commentary on these cases and individuals in the past. But he’s happy to double down.

Back in September, 50 Cent theorized Keefe D will testify against Diddy if the latter ever faces court over allegations that he ordered Tupac’s murder. It’s unclear if these are just jokes or if he’s serious about it, but either way, it feeds into rampant conspiracy theories about Puff’s alleged involvement. This narrative has persisted for decades, and it seems like it will never go away.

Of course, 50 Cent’s trolling of Diddy has more to do with his misconduct scandal, which he documented via his production of the Sean Combs: The Reckoning docuseries on Netflix. He isn’t scared about the mogul’s eventual release, and hasn’t turned down his fiery distaste for him.

But with Duane Davis heading to jail for a long time, it seems unlikely that law enforcement will open yet another probe in the ‘Pac case. Still, stranger things have happened, so we’ll see if Fif is right.

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This new LP will follow the Atlanta rapper’s previous studio full-length WHAM, which came out in January of 2025. His mixtape The Leaks followed in December, and we also got recent singles like “Dead Fresh” with production from Pharrell. That is one of 17 tracks listed on a whiteboard featured in Baby’s IG post. It also revealed the features for the upcoming project.

“In Your Head” will feature Rylo Rodriguez, whereas Future and Young Thug are set to appear on the song “All My Patnas.” The rest of the tracklist has no special guests in sight. Furthermore, this concerned some fans and excited others who want to hear Wham in more of a solo capacity.

From what this tease indicates, it seems like the recent “Coast 2 Coast” single with features from Bally Baby and Fatt Smaxk will not make the final cut. But we will have to wait for Fresh to drop in full to find out.

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Lil Baby’s Fresh Release Date

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Speaking of which, the release date for the album is set for November 6. This means fans will only have to wait a few weeks before diving in.

Lil Baby’s career continues to experience ups and downs, with some levying “washed” allegations and others confident in the skills exposed on cuts like “Dead Fresh.” However, a full album will rest on very different metrics to individual performances. We will see if he rises to the occasion or gives fans more of the same.

Baby also kept himself busy with collaborations in 2026, whether it’s with Young Thug, Quavo, Yung Miami, or a bizarre MrBeast remix. Like a lot of recent material, fans are split when it comes to reception of this feature run. But he dropped great bodies of work in the past, so die-hards hope he can recapture the magic once again.

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The design comes from the Pennywise costume LeBron wore for Halloween in 2017. That costume was a hit with fans, so the shoe feels like a fun throwback.

Overall, the look is simple but very clever. A silver and white upper has a weathered finish, as if it spent too long in a gutter. Black smudges run across the KingKnit panels.

Red adds a vibrant touch to the shoes. The laces are red and fuzzy, and a red metallic Swoosh sits on the heel. Inside, the lining is also fuzzy red, which nods to the pom-poms on Pennywise’s outfit.

There is also one more surprise on the shoes. An eye graphic appears on the inside of the tongue, so it looks like the shoe is watching you. The shoe is littered with little details, that horror fans will definitely appreciate.

The name also fits. In the movie It, Pennywise hides in the sewer, so “Storm Drain” is a clever way to tell the story. The style code is IX5103-001, and sizing is unisex. Pairs should be available on Nike.com and at select retailers.

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Nike LeBron 24 “Storm Drain”

The shoe is part of Nike Basketball’s 2026 Halloween collection. Other signature models from Giannis, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Caitlin Clark are also included.

Most of the collection begins arriving on October 23rd. That makes late October a busy stretch for basketball fans who like themed shoes.

This is also a big year for LeBron’s signature line. The LeBron 24 is his latest model, and it introduces a lighter KingKnit build. We covered the Nike LeBron 24 “Greater China” earlier this month.

Compared to that pair, the “Storm Drain” is much louder. It shows how wide the LeBron 24 lineup is. Nike is mixing cultural designs, holiday looks, and simple colorways.

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