Unfortunately, none of it panned out for him, and he’s been scrambling to get his money back. After calling out everyone and anyone that was even tangentially involved in his case, Akademiks tried to clear the air on whether Boosie Badazz tried to pay for a bribe.

“Boosie didn’t pay for a bribe he paid a lobbyist group to try to get him a pardon. Unfortunately for him legally they couldnt guarantee him favorable results. Def not getting back the whole $600k but if that retainer agreement I saw is real he has a case for $300k back,” Ak wrote.

In response, Boosie revealed that he’s filing a federal lawsuit against both Wohl and Burkman for $10M.

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The White House Response To Boosie Badazz’s Claims

A representative for the White House basically said that they don’t endorse either Wohl or Burkman, and that trying to seek clemency through them “will actively harm their chances,” per Loren Lorosa. However, the White House did confirm that they received documents from Maghan Blanco regarding Boosie, but receipts aren’t an indication of any deciding factor related to clemency. They also said that they never heard from Wohl or Burkman, nor do they “support their work, and would advise anyone seeking clemency that their involvement will actively harm their chances.” Finally, Trump allegedly finds it “detestable” that anyone profits from pardons.

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While the artist has mostly been quiet as far as public appearances go, he did make a cameo at Streamer University on Wednesday. Yesterday was orientation for Kai Cenat’s school, and it was here that the students got to meet their professors and get shown their dorm rooms.

During the orientation, Drake delivered a special video message, which came as a huge surprise. It was here that Drake revealed a care package would be waiting for all of the students in their dorm rooms. This led to a massive cheer in the audience. It just goes to show that Drake still moves the needle.

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Drake’s Streamer University Cameo

On stream, Madi2Hottyy showed off the care package. It included some NOCTA Nike gear, as well as a bottle of Drake’s latest cologne. Madi2Hottyy didn’t seem overly impressed with the gifts, although we imagine this reaction was simply a charade for the cameras.

What we do know is that Streamer University is going to be a massive event for Twitch. Kai Cenat took a long hiatus from the streaming world, and this is his big comeback. There are dozens of students, and some big names teaching the classes.

Since leaving Twitch, streamers like Jynxzi, CaseOh, and even Hasan Piker have found themselves at the top of the subscriber charts. However, Kai could very well reclaim his rightful place at the top when all is said and done.

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The big headline this Friday is Rick Ross’ new album, Set In Stone. From there, Steve Lacy and Syd are dropping new projects, which is extremely exciting. We are also getting a new album from Larry June. From there, Lil Baby and Pharrell are dropping a single, which should elicit some big reactions.

There has been some debate about DJ Khaled and Aalam of God. He has not done any promo for the album, and at this point, we imagine it is on the back burner.

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Who’s Dropping Tonight?

Albums & Songs Coming Tonight:

• Rick Ross — Set In Stone
• Steve Lacy — Oh yeah?
• Larry June — Who Coppin
• Lil Baby — Dead Fresh (prod. Pharrell)
• Tory Lanez — MADE YOU THINK I WAS GONE…BUT
• Sleepy Hallow — WTW? First Day Out
• B2K – Mileage
• Syd — Beard
• G-Eazy & Logic — Flashing Before Your Eyes
• Nia Archives — Emotional Junglist
• Aitch & GRM Daily — Invite Only
• Rome Streetz — Sock It To My Pocket
• Molly Santana & Chy Cartier — Walk
• Raq Baby — Still Spillin (Out Now)
• Real Boston Richey — Played First
• Dave Blunts — I’ll Believe It When I See It
• Sainté — Late Checkout
• Ohno & The Alchemist (GANGRENE) — Better Than McDonalds
• Sturdyyoungin — Hellcats and Hoodrats
• Dame Atlas — if i’m being honest
• rommulas — PALETA
• matt proxy — teenage genius 3
• Delivery Boys — Ernest Hemingway
• Hidoyard, Royal 44 — Baller (Royal 44 Remix)
• Sematary — STILL ACHIN’
• Thouxanbanfauni — On E (feat. 1900Rugrat)
• Sean Leon – Link Some
• Noah Mejia & UnoTheActivist — EMILIO PUCCI

Let us know which project or song you are most excited for in the comments section below.

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Of course, Jay-Z had a pretty successful weekend, breaking numerous records during his three shows at Yankee Stadium. Fans of the legendary artist were excited about these performances, especially with all of the guests who came out to support. It was a great moment for hip-hop, and it feels as though Jay has an album on the horizon.

However, Dame Dash was not impressed. As we reported yesterday, Hov’s former business partner found a way to hate on Beyoncé and Nas’s appearance. Now, Dame is claiming that Jay-Z’s performances had no real impact on popular culture.

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Dame Dash Criticizes Jay-Z

In the latest clip from his interview with The Art of Dialogue, Dame Dash argues that only “urban” outlets were covering the Jay-Z shows. He says the New York Times and even TMZ didn’t care to report on what was going on at Yankee Stadium. These claims from Dame Dash are demonstrably false, as the New York Times published a glowing review of all three shows.

That didn’t stop Dame from pushing the envelope in his criticisms. He eventually said that Jay-Z can’t even compare himself to Kanye West. “Jay is not in the same league as Kanye,” he said.

While Kanye West is on a bit of a World Tour right now, it’s clear that his shows are not as culturally relevant as what Jay did at Yankee Stadium. Ye stans and Jay haters probably don’t want to hear that, but this past weekend was living proof.

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Release Date: July 15, 2016

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Savage Mode

Quotable Lyrics from No Heart

I sit back and read like Cat in the Hat
21 Savage the cat with the MAC
21 Savage not Boyz N The Hood
But I pull up on you, shoot your ass in the back

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The partnership ended his long run with Under Armour after over a decade together. Reports suggest the first Curry signature shoe could launch around December 2026. In the photos, Curry sits courtside holding the shoe close to examine it.

A black backpack nearby features the small “Splash” logo tied to Curry Brand. Another image shows him lacing up a similar white pair before practice. Neither Curry nor Li-Ning has confirmed these images show the actual signature shoe.

Still, the timing lines up with expectations for a basketball release later this year. Curry’s first official Li-Ning product turned out to be a golf shoe instead. He debuted that pair earlier this month at a celebrity golf tournament.

That shoe used a simple white leather build with subtle black detailing. A basketball shoe would mark a bigger step in the rollout. Curry spent his free agency wearing shoes from several rival brands last season.

It included pairs from Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Li-Ning teammate Jimmy Butler. Signing with Li-Ning gave Curry full ownership over his brand’s direction. It also let him build out both basketball and lifestyle categories.

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Li-Ning Curry 1

The shoe in these photos features a mostly white upper with black lace detailing. Its outsole carries a dark tread pattern that stands out against the white base. Curry appears to study the shoe closely, checking its fit and structure.

That kind of inspection often happens during early sample testing before a release. Curry Brand’s golf shoe debut used similar white tones with black accents. That similarity has fueled speculation that both shoes share design language.

Li-Ning has moved quickly with past signature launches, including its Way of Wade line. If this is an early Curry 1 sample, more details should surface soon. For now, Li-Ning and Curry Brand have stayed quiet on specifics. Fans will likely get clearer looks as December approaches.

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Police claim Scott resisted efforts to place her in handcuffs and bit one officer on the forearm. Further, she allegedly yelled at responding officers to leave her home. The report also claims she kicked another officer in the shin after she was tased. Authorities ultimately arrested Scott on allegations of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest before she was transported to McLaren Macomb Hospital. Her current condition has not been publicly disclosed.

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Scott Has Had A Tumultuous Past

The newly released details come days after reports first surfaced that Scott had been taken into custody following an apparent suicide attempt. While authorities have released additional information about the encounter with police, few details have been shared publicly about her recovery.

Scott’s struggles with mental health have previously played out in the public eye. In 2015, she revealed that a single-vehicle crash in Macomb Township had been an intentional suicide attempt. Six years later, she was hospitalized again after police responded to another reported mental health crisis. Separate from those incidents, Scott has also dealt with recent legal troubles. Earlier this year, a warrant was reportedly issued after she failed to appear in court for a hearing connected to a DUI case. She had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence just weeks before.

Scott is widely known for her decades-long relationship with Eminem, which ended in divorce twice. They share daughter Hailie Jade, and together helped raise Alaina, the daughter of Scott’s late twin sister Dawn, as well as Stevie, Scott’s child from a previous relationship.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, help is available. In the United States and Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741. If you are elsewhere, contact your local crisis service or emergency services.

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The comeback begins with the “DMV” colorway, one of the shoe’s most requested looks. This pair first released back in December 2012 and never returned since. The design pulls inspiration from Kevin Durant’s roots in the DMV region.

That area covers Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, where Durant grew up. Nike used a bright red upper as a nod to mambo sauce, a local favorite. Black and volt accents help balance out the bold red base.

The KD 5 originally launched as a performance shoe built for serious playtime. It featured Nike Zoom cushioning along with a taller, more supportive upper. That higher cut set it apart from Durant’s later, lower-cut signature models.

Durant also wore this shoe during his historic 50/40/90 shooting season. That stretch remains one of the most efficient seasons in NBA history. Nike hasn’t confirmed exact release plans beyond the Summer 2027 timeline yet.

Along with the KD 5, Nike plans to bring back the KD 6 “Seat Pleasant.” That colorway also connects to Durant’s hometown roots. Together, these releases mark a deeper look back at Durant’s early Nike years. Fans have waited a long time for these specific colorways to resurface. This retro run gives longtime supporters a real reason to pay attention again.

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Nike KD 5 Returning

The “DMV” colorway leans on symbolism tied to Durant’s hometown throughout its design. Nike built the story around the number five in several small ways. Five represents the players on a basketball court during regulation play. It also nods to the Pentagon, a well known D.C. landmark nearby.

Additionally, five points make up a star, another detail woven into the concept. Construction-wise, the shoe uses Nike’s Hyperfuse build from the original 2012 release. That method fuses three synthetic layers together for a lighter, durable upper.

Zoom Air cushioning sits in the forefoot for game-ready responsiveness underfoot. The mid-cut silhouette offers more ankle support than Durant’s newer, lower models. Altogether, these details helped the KD 5 stand out during its original run.

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“No, I’m not. I don’t practice anymore,” she said. “And—this was my way of thinking, too. I posted a video, like a year ago, where I said—it got like, 20 million views. I was talking about I had to wear cornrows to ft in a hijab. And I’m no longer in interested in shrinking myself. My logic was that was me explaining, like, okay, I’m not doing this anymore.”

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Renner Is On A New Path

Further, Renner recognized that there are plenty of Muslims who do not wear hijabs. She added that there were other issues she didn’t “feel like explaining…all the way” because she experienced things during that time that made her question whether this was the religious practice for her.

“I was Muslim for like, ten months,” Renner said. She added that she was “married” for 52 days, using air quotes to describe the relationship. “I actually got baptized in March, I really needed that structure in rebuilding my life. I needed that protection. Even with wearing a hijab, I felt like it cloaked me. I felt almost invisible.”

Renner first revealed she had converted to Islam in 2024. Later, she confirmed her relationship with rapper Kevin Gates, whose own spiritual beliefs became part of the public conversation surrounding the couple. Questions surrounding the pair intensified after Renner revealed they had married. Neither she nor Gates publicly disclosed what led to the split, but the breakup quickly became a topic of discussion online as fans noticed Renner’s public image beginning to shift once again.

Despite the criticism and pushback about her choices, Renner has consistently framed her decisions as personal rather than performative. Check out the video below.

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The event celebrated the shoe’s release, which lands on July 18th. This colorway first appeared in 1988 as one of four original AJ3 designs. Unlike the others, it skipped the usual Chicago Bulls color scheme entirely.

Michael Jordan actually never wore this pair during an NBA game. He wore it once during an Olympic trials exhibition game that same year. The “True Blue” has returned several times since its original release.

Past retros dropped in 2001, 2009, 2011, and 2016 with small design tweaks. This marks the sneaker’s first return in about a decade. The 2026 version leans closer to the original 1988 shape and detailing.

It features a white leather upper with grey elephant print overlays. Blue accents show up on the midsole, collar, and heel tab. A slightly lighter shade of blue sets this version apart from past retros. Fans outside World of Flight Philly got an early look before the official launch.

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Air Jordan 3 “True Blue”

This “True Blue” pairs a clean white base with classic elephant print texture. Jordan Brand placed that print across the toe box and heel counter. The blue tones appear on the sock liner, midsole, and Nike Air heel tab.

Red shows up too, mainly through the Jumpman logo on the tongue. Compared to the 2016 version, this pair uses a thinner elephant print application. The change addresses some complaints collectors have made about past retros feeling too bulky.

The shape also sits closer to the original 1988 silhouette than recent releases did. Nike Air branding returns as well, matching what collectors expect from OG-style retros. Altogether, these details explain why this drop feels different from earlier True Blue pairs. It blends nostalgia with small updates that longtime fans should notice right away.

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