Timberlake discussed the sample during his appearance on Complex‘s Re-Rank, where he joined Jordan Rose to revisit some of his biggest records. Asked whether he would let Toliver incorporate his 2002 single into “Body,” he described the decision as easy. “As soon as I heard it, I was like, yeah, of course,” Timberlake recalled. His son was another factor in the decision, explaining that Toliver is one of Silas’ favorite artists. When Timberlake asked for his opinion, the youngster encouraged him, saying, “You gotta do it.”

“That was an easy decision,” Timberlake added, expressing his appreciation for Toliver’s album, OCTANE.

The connection was already personal for Toliver. During a March conversation with Billboard at SXSW, he revealed that his mother frequently played Timberlake’s music throughout his childhood. He also named Justified, which features “Rock Your Body,” as one of his favorite albums. Toliver explained that he didn’t immediately process the significance of sampling a record he’d grown up loving. Once he spent more time with the finished song, the connection became even more meaningful.

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Justin Timberlake And Don Toliver May Have More Music Together

Their relationship eventually moved beyond the sample clearance. On Aug. 22, Timberlake surprised fans during Toliver’s concert at Miami’s Kaseya Center, joining him for performances of “Rock Your Body” and “Body.” The appearance wasn’t initially part of Timberlake’s plans. According to the singer, he attended the show to determine whether it would be appropriate for Silas. However, Toliver’s management approached him about joining the performance. He ultimately agreed, and the two artists shared the stage.

What happened afterward could prove even more interesting. Timberlake revealed that he approached Toliver about making music together before either of them left the venue. The pair ended up spending several hours working on new ideas inside a studio set up at the arena. Although Timberlake didn’t identify any finished songs or announce a release, he confirmed that their impromptu session produced material worth exploring. He also mentioned that he’d been working on music while staying in Miami.

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Grade school pairs cost $155, preschool pairs cost $95, and toddler pairs cost $80. The style code is DM0967-601.

Overall, the design is from Santa’s outfit. Red leather covers nearly the whole upper, with a darker red on the toe and heel. White shows up on the tongue and eyestays, and the laces are black.

A red Jumpman sits on the tongue, and a white midsole carries a visible Air unit. The outsole is black rubber, and the heel has a gold Jumpman on a black panel.

The inside is where the fun starts. Fuzzy black fabric wraps the ankle like the trim on Santa’s boots, which is rare for an Air Jordan 3.

The insoles are the best touch. They show the Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” from Nike’s 1985 Christmas ad, when Santa appeared in the sneakers.

The Air Jordan 3 “Santa” first showed up as a mystery pair with a chimney poster, and now there is finally a full look.

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Air Jordan 3 “Santa”

Even though this is a GS exclusive, the Air Jordan 3 “Not Nice” drops on the same day, and it takes a darker, cracked approach to the same holiday story.

That makes the two pairs feel like a set. One is bright and cozy, and the other is dark and a little mischievous.

Kids’ sizes make this a smart holiday release. Parents can shop for gifts, and younger fans get a shoe with a real story behind it.

The Air Jordan 3 has also had a busy year. It has been used for Knicks, Space Jam, and holiday designs, and this one fits the mood of the season perfectly.

The November 21st date also lands just before Black Friday, so many families will already be shopping.

Overall, the “Santa” 3 is a fun, thoughtful holiday sneaker that kids will love.

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That gives fans a clear date to mark on the calendar. The early mockups of the Air Jordan 4 “Bloodline” only gave a loose timeline, and Jordan Brand has still not confirmed the details.

Overall, the design is dark and simple. A black upper takes up most of the shoe, with a white midsole underneath and white laces to break up the black.

Red adds the finishing touch. It is expected to appear on the tongue branding and the tongue liner, and Nike Air branding returns on the heel. Further the style code is FV5029-005.

This will be the first time the Bloodline theme appears on the Air Jordan 4. It began on the Air Jordan XX9 in 2015, then moved to the Air Jordan 1 High OG in 2019 and the Air Jordan 12 this year.

Overall since the pair is a general release and not a collab, it should be easier to find than the usual hype pairs.

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Air Jordan 4 “Bloodline”

April 24th puts the “Bloodline” in the middle of a big spring for the Air Jordan 4. The “Bred” returns this month, and the “Georgetown” and “Fire Red” pairs are also on the way in 2027.

The “Bloodline” pair is a darker twist on that classic Chicago Bulls look. It keeps the black and red theme but takes a more stealthy approach.

Jordan Brand has leaned on the Bloodline name for years. Fans got an early look at the Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” unboxing before it dropped in May, and the new pair should get the same attention.

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan 4 in 1989, and its mesh netting and plastic wings make it one of the easiest models to dress up in dark colors.

Overall, the “Bloodline” Air Jordan 4 should be a fan favorite. With a date finally set, fans have plenty of time to get ready.

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For those unaware, Anthony was at the center of one of the United States’ most infamous and high-profile criminal trials. She had been accused of murdering her daughter, but the court only convicted her on four charges of lying to police, two of which were later overturned.

That all went down in Florida, the state that is also hosting Melly’s double murder retrial. Casey Anthony is reportedly working as a research assistant for Pat McKenna, a private investigator hired by a law firm representing the rapper. According to TMZ, Anthony is helping defense lawyers with various matters related to the case in order to prepare their arguments for the trial.

This wild turn of events could prove useful for the defense. It could also be irrelevant if the jury finds the Florida MC guilty. Either way, it’s a crossover folks didn’t expect to see between two incredibly notorious cases in U.S. crime history.

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When Is YNW Melly’s Retrial?

YNW Melly remains behind bars ahead of the double murder retrial. His legal team and many others continue to call out his lack of bond despite a mistrial in 2023. Melly stands accused of murdering YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018 and staging the crime scene as a drive-by with YNW Bortlen. Bortlen pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact, and the court sentenced him to ten years in jail.

YNW Melly’s retrial will begin on January 6, 2027, if everything goes according to the current schedule. Casey Anthony’s involvement is one of the factors folks are most curious about ahead of this trial’s commencement.

Recently, Melly skipped out on a court date as authorities prepare for the jury selection process, and he even dropped new music from prison. We will see if this saga finally starts to wrap up once 2027 rolls around.

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Kemp aired her grievances during a social media livestream that Live Bitez reposted on Wednesday (November 4). She explained that the two had been discussing potential business opportunities behind the scenes, but she wasn’t pleased with how things were being handled. Her biggest complaint concerned merchandise allegedly featuring her face, which she said Cannon had no business promoting without resolving their financial arrangements.

“Get me off your motherf*ckin’ website… off your shirts!” Kemp demanded. She made it clear that her willingness to joke around online shouldn’t be mistaken for permission to profit from her image. The outspoken social media personality also warned that she was prepared to involve her lawyers if Cannon didn’t comply. Cannon operates a merchandise business through Streetnoise Merch, although the available listings do not establish whether products featuring Kemp were offered for sale.

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Tia Kemp Calls Out Looze Cannon As His Popularity Grows

Cannon, whose real name is Glen Cannon, has become one of TikTok’s breakout entertainers through his Michael Jackson-inspired character, Big Michael. His livestreams combine impressions with comedic freestyles, earning recognition from established artists and fellow social media personalities.

According to XXL, Kemp was among the recognizable figures who interacted with Cannon as his online following expanded. His popularity has also attracted attention from Timbaland and Cordae, while his viral “Big Michael Michael” freestyle eventually became an official single. Further, Cannon’s growing audience has created opportunities beyond livestreams. He sells branded apparel and other merchandise, making Kemp’s complaint particularly relevant to a business he’s actively developing. However, her allegations about unauthorized use and unpaid compensation have not been independently substantiated.

The confrontation also comes as Kemp deals with a separate legal dispute involving 50 Cent. The rapper recently filed a $6 million lawsuit accusing her of defamation and harassment involving his son, Sire Jackson. Their increasingly contentious history has led to multiple legal proceedings. In her disagreement with Cannon, however, Kemp is the one threatening legal action.

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In a clip caught by The Jasmine Brand on Instagram, he talked about recently being with Chainz and let off a mini-rant on Lee. However, the Indiana rapper quickly clarified he was just joking, as he doesn’t actually have any problems with Keith.

“I don’t give a f**k,” he expressed. “I was with my n***a 2 Chainz last night, I said, ‘Hey, F**k Keith Lee.’ We don’t give a f**k about no taste test. B***h. Shoutout my n***a 2 Chainz. N***a album about to come out. Shoutout to Keith Lee, too. We f**k with you, we f**k with everybody. We was just joking.”

Freddie Gibbs’ media presence isn’t just trolling, though. He appeared on national television to speak of the plight of his hometown of Gary, Indiana as they faced a power crisis.

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2 Chainz’s Apology To Keith Lee

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As for 2 Chainz and Keith Lee’s altercation, the situation was seemingly based on a misunderstanding. For those unaware, Keith Lee is a popular food reviewer, and Chainz asked him about negative reviews of the rapper’s restaurant. Lee said he hasn’t reviewed it, but they still argued over service, special treatment of celebrities, Lee’s credentials for reviewing food, and more.

Since then, though, 2 Chainz has apologized to Keith Lee. “I got a chance to speak to Keith after the podcast and it was all love,” he wrote on Twitter. “I know my words offended some people and I apologize for that. What I said and what I meant were two different things. I could’ve done a better job getting my point across.”

While some fans continue to debate over these topics, Freddie Gibbs is among those who isn’t taking it too seriously. But he made it clear he’s just joking and doesn’t actually have any negative things to say about the food reviewer. Some folks don’t understand how this became such a big debate, but classism and celebrity culture are always important to consider.

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This is unsurprising for any music release, especially in the age of calling everything goated or garbage with no room for in-betweens. But in the context of Future’s history with collaborators like Drake, the criticisms, praises, and questions about this new song go much further than just on-the-surface reactions.

While many love the star-powered link-up and believe it’s a triumphant return to form for blockbuster rap, others found it formulaic or even forced. That’s because of rampant speculation about what Pluto and Drizzy’s actual friendship is like these days. They may have seemingly buried the 2024 hatchet, but fans are reading deeply into music video shoots to speculate that they may still be at odds.

Still, that’s one small part of the larger conversation about the Atlanta superstar. Since folks didn’t really like The Real Me, they are hoping for a bounce-back. Whether or not “Ya Hit” points towards that direction is up to you.

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Future’s “Ya Hit”

Elsewhere, “Ya Hit” also drew heated discussion online thanks to Drake’s subliminal diss on it. “Your album ain’t getting no better, it’s done, so submit it,” he rapped on the cut. Maybe this is a throwaway and generalized shot, but some believe it could take aim at folks like A$AP Rocky, Jay-Z, or DJ Khaled, as all three opponents either have projects on the horizon or are heavily speculated to have one. Some folks even brought up Kendrick’s name again, even though we know nothing about what he’s up to.

Fans React

No matter what you think of “Ya Hit,” it’s clear Future will likely score big with his next album Infinity. After all, even the panned The Real Me debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. But will this next LP be up to the standards fans expect? We’ll have to wait and see.

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As for the cause of death and other details, those are not publicly available at press time. FOX5 reportedly reached out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County Coroner’s Office for more information, with no word back as of writing this article.

Sanft was reportedly SOS Injury Lawyers’ lead trial attorney and tried over 150 cases to jury verdict before the Ninth Circuit of Appeals. He represented Davis pro bono during his Vegas trial, which resulted in Keefe D’s conviction and a 40-years-to-life prison sentence. He planned to appeal the conviction, and it’s currently unclear how this will affect those proceedings.

According to KSNV, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department referred questions around Sanft’s passing to the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The attorney reportedly grew up on the island of Tonga and moved to San Diego as a child. Later, he received his law degree from Brigham Young University and joined the Nevada state bar in 2002, where he remained until his passing.

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Michael Sanft

In an interview with FOX5, Michael Sanft reportedly said he would not have done anything differently for his client Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ trial. “Maybe if I had a psychic sitting next to me to help discern who should be on the jury,” he reportedly expressed.

“We had the best team possible in this case, from the motion practice work on this appeal to our investigator to our firm here at SOS Injury,” Sanft reportedly shared. “We all did our part. I don’t see what I could’ve done differently… [Davis and I] were just sitting there taking in the moment. He had reminded me this is phase one. Because I was upset with the verdict, I was very disappointed in the jury. Mr. Davis was the one who said, don’t worry about it, man, this is the first phase, and I said, I understand, I hate to lose.”

Rest In Peace Michael Sanft.

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Of course, these days, it’s hard to run into music discourse that doesn’t immediately hail something as the album of the year or dismiss it as absolute garbage. As for the more halfway takes on FRESH, some folks on Twitter brought up the beat selection, the lyricism, the lack of too many features, and other factors as characteristics that work with and against each other.

This new LP features Future, Young Thug, and Rylo Rodriguez (twice), and they’re all on one track, with Rylo guesting on another. That means the Atlanta MC mostly carried this solo, which some fans are very happy about. After all, it’s the most reliable way to fight back against online narratives about not having enough gas in the tank.

All that said, though, if you’re not already a Wham fan, this new full-length likely won’t convince you otherwise. Still, the relatively shorter tracklist in comparison to It’s Only Me or the WHAM extended cut means there’s less room for error.

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Lil Baby’s FRESH

Lil Baby has other issues to worry about beyond fan reception, though. Some are speculating he may have beef with Moneybagg Yo thanks to some new lyrics on FRESH and some fresh social media interactions and statements. We’ll see if that actually manifests into anything or just stays in the rumor mill.

It’s one of Lil Baby’s various hip-hop dynamics that are under scrutiny these days. Nevertheless, none of those narratives seem to overshadow FRESH, whether for good or bad reasons depending on whether or not you like it.

Fans React

But across 17 new cuts, Baby showed he’s still sticking to his style, and he will most likely see some very solid commercial success. As for fan reception, we all need a few days to let the dust settle.

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According to TMZ, the former NFL player pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm or deadly weapon, a less serious charge in comparison to the attempted murder allegations. The judge in his case, Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez, gave him three years of probation, which has other factors. Brown must reportedly undergo a psychiatric evaluation and must not possess any firearms.

However, he won’t have a criminal charge on his record thanks to this agreement. Also, the former pro wide receiver can reportedly request to end his probation after it’s halfway done, if he complies with the rules set out for him and exhibits good behavior. Reportedly, his lawyer Mark English said the plea deal was “an offer he just couldn’t refuse.”

On the other hand, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu reportedly told TMZ Sports back in September of last year that he and his legal team supported AB’s plea deal. “We want the best for Antonio,” he reportedly expressed. “We want him to get the healing that he needs and, hopefully, he can seek that in the free world.”

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Antonio Brown’s Plea Deal

Previously, Antonio Brown had struggled to secure his plea deal. In October, Judge Mendez said she needed more time to review the agreement he and his team reached with prosecutors. Reportedly, that initial agreement had stipulated a no contest plea to aggravated assault with a firearm rather than a guilty one. It would’ve resulted in the same sentence.

As such, Brown avoided 20 years of potential minimum jail time. Amid Antonio Brown’s other antics, this at least puts this serious case behind him for good. Now, all that’s left to see is how his probation term goes. Brown has been on house arrest with an ankle monitor amid this legal process, and can now move on from the scandal.

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