Wayne laughed and smiled with pride and joy when Carton brought up a game-winning field goal from Dwayne. The young athlete was previously a soccer player before picking up football in the last two years in between seasons.

“Of course, it’s every amazing emotion that you can name,” the rapper said of the opportunity and how he reacted to the news. “But given his situation, he’s a soccer player by nature. So taking up kicking was just something he started doing about two years ago, two summers ago… He, on his own, ended up working out with Marten Andersen’s son. The famous [New Orleans] Saints kicker. I’m like, ‘That’s really kicking.’ That’s not, ‘I’m just doing this while I’m not doing soccer.’ […] His coach told him to come try out, and he made the team at his school… Once he made that team, he did really well. He was recommended to go to the school he’s at now, which is much better for kickers and athletics, period.”

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Lil Wayne’s The Joint Venture

Dwayne Carter III debuted for the Gainesville High School team in Georgia during the 2026 season. With the guidance of Hall of Famer Andersen, who holds the record for the most games played by a kicker, the sky is the limit. We’ll see what comes of Dwayne’s career once his time at Gainesville High ends.

Elsewhere, Lil Wayne is feeling frustrated with the NFL. That’s mainly because his beloved Green Bay Packers did not have a good game earlier this week. But Lil Wayne shared other curious sports stories on The Joint Venture, which will hopefully help soften the blow. He revealed the New York Yankees almost sued him over his original Young Money logo.

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The No Jumper host reacted on Twitter to a report claiming No Rest For The Wicked is on pace to sell 9K album-equivalent units in its first week. “Kendrick Lamar belongs in prison for what he did to this young man’s rollout,” he wrote.

As for DJ Akademiks, CY Chels and NBA Hoops caught livestream highlights on Twitter of him claiming the pgLang creative pulled his feature verse. However, contrary to what some fans may assume, Akademiks seems to like the alleged approach from Kendrick.

“Kendrick’s a cold n***a. I told you I like how he treat them n***as over there,” Ak said. “He makes sure the West Coast is his coast. There’s only space for one king… I respect it.”

“I think Kendrick’s a boss for that,” he remarked. “Does he tweet the album out? F**k no… Does he shout it out? F**k no… All he does, he gives you a video to put it out on your socials… The way Kendrick treated this n***a is like he paid for a meet-and-greet.”

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AZ Chike & Kendrick Lamar

What Adam22 and DJ Akademiks seem to be referring to here is Kendrick Lamar’s advice for AZ Chike during the album’s making. Chike shared a clip of the moment on social media, in which Kendrick said, “Just keep building the motherf***er. Knock them out, just go. Don’t even overthink it. Just go. Have fun with it…”

While this assessment contradicts DJ Akademiks’ previous criticisms of Kendrick Lamar to a degree, the debate rages on over how both artists and media outlets have handled this whole situation.

In any case, fans are loving No Rest For The Wicked, which is the most important part of the equation. Hopefully the best is yet to come.

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According to Complex, authorities arrested him after the Florida Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Thursday (September 17). They subsequently put the Florida rapper in the Broward County Main Jail, and his bail was almost $9,000.

He reportedly faces five DUI counts concerning alleged damage to property or another person, four reckless driving charges, and a charge for allegedly operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

“Bro, I’m literally at home watching the fights,” the “Catch Me Outside” artist said in his IG Story post on Saturday night (September 19). “Like, I been home. It’s not that serious. I barely tapped one person. One. I got out to check on him. Nobody was hurt. That s**t was at four in the morning. I been home.” He also posted a video of him watching the Mauricio Ruffy and Arman Tsarukyan match at UFC 331 from the comfort of his home.

Fans in the comments section under No Jumper‘s coverage of Ski’s response had divided reactions to this response. Some urged him to take the matter more seriously, whereas others made more light of the whole thing. Either way, it seems like everything went relatively without a hitch and this will blow over.

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Ski Mask The Slump God Downplays Arrest

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Elsewhere, the Lost Files lyricist is working on a new album and has been teasing material to fans. Hopefully this situation didn’t throw a wrench into things, as die-hards are excited to hear what he could offer fans in this new era.

Ski Mask The Slump God has been through a challenging career, one marked by triumph as well as loss. But he always has more to give. We’ll see if this DUI situation leads to anything else or if it really isn’t that serious, as The Slump God claims.

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Livebitez caught a clip of the moment on Instagram, which sees Rocky performing animatedly while Riot sits on his mother’s lap, who enjoys the cut a lot. There were some wholesome moments like the Barbadian superstar kissing their son on the cheek and the Harlem creative handing him the megaphone to thank the crowd and tell them, “What’s up?”

This was great to see, although many fans would like a different type of visual for their family dynamics. There are still demands for R9, and according to Rocky, Rihanna is cooking up new material. However, we’ve heard that for a long time, and none of those teases have manifested into an actual full-length studio return just yet. It’s been a decade since ANTI, and Rocky just broke his own studio album drought with Don’t Be Dumb. Hopefully his boo is next on the list.

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A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Onstage

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Elsewhere, A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” tour has yielded some more divisive and controversial moments. Many fans took note of his visuals portraying a rat and an owl in crosshairs, which he later seemed to confirm as disses towards Drake and A$AP Relli.

Rocky’s beef with Drizzy is well-known, whereas the Relli conflict is much more serious. Relli accused Rocky of assault, but he ended up beating that case.

Meanwhile, gossip rumors around A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have also continued to surface, but they all get shut-downs in one way or another. There’s a lot of speculation about them as a superstar couple, but outings like these show they’re happy with the noise.

RiRi and Riot, along with other family members and friends, have shown up to these shows in the past. We’ll see if there are any other cameos before the “Don’t Be Dumb” tour wraps up.

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The sneaker itself first released back in February for $170, tied to NBA All-Star Weekend. Premium nubuck covers the molded upper in a deep chocolate brown, replacing the model’s usual neoprene build entirely. A zip closure runs up the front instead of traditional laces, keeping the silhouette clean and streamlined. Gold foil detailing hits the sockliner, adding a subtle touch of shine against all that brown.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander worked directly with Converse on this version of his signature shoe. It marked the first true luxury execution of the model since it originally launched. That shift toward materials clearly caught Jackson’s attention months after the initial release. Seeing it show up on an NFL sideline speaks to how far that shoe’s reach has traveled since February.

Jackson’s Supreme jersey matched the shoe almost perfectly. Purple lettering spelled out the brand’s name across the chest, with striped sleeves and numbering rounding out the football-inspired design. Pinstripe brown pants and a chain completed the fit.

Tunnel fits like this have become a big part of game day for NFL stars. Jackson in particular has built a reputation for pulling out unexpected sneaker picks before kickoff.

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Lamar Jackson’s Week 2 Outfit

The Shai 001 Lux line was a bit of a shift for Converse’s signature basketball category. Moving away from typical performance styling toward a more luxury-driven look opened the shoe up to a wider audience.

Seeing an NFL quarterback in a Converse basketball shoe also says something about how far sneaker culture has spread across sports. Fits like Jackson’s blur the lines between what’s considered a hoops shoe and a true style piece.

Between the Supreme fit and the Shai colorway, Lamar Jackson’s Week 2 look stood out as one of the cleaner tunnel fits of the season so far.

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According to the Dallas County Clerk and court documents reportedly obtained by No Jumper on Instagram, the rapper’s next hearing will take place on October 6 of this year in Dallas, Texas. Judge Chika Anyiam will reportedly preside ahead of jury selection later in the month.

Previously, Yella Beezy and his attorneys requested to delay the trial, which had been set for Monday, September 14. The defense team wanted the written record from Kewon White’s trial and had a scheduling conflict with an expert witness they plan to call to court. Prosecutors did not oppose the request, and Judge Anyiam approved.

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When Is Yella Beezy’s Trial?

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Now, Yella Beezy’s murder-for-hire trial concerning Mo3 will begin with jury selection on October 26, 2026. He has denied the allegations against him.

As mentioned before, Kewon White received a life sentence for the murder of Mo3. But he denied receiving any payment from Beezy following the conviction.

The upcoming trial will presumably focus on a lot of the same evidence, arguments, and narrative both sides of the court clashed over in White’s trial. But there are a lot of important factors to consider for Yella’s case in particular, specifically proof of payment. We will see how both sides of the court respond to this debacle.

Also, there’s a third codefendant in this sprawling Yella Beezy case. Prosecutors alleged Devin Brown was in the car with Kewon White when he killed Mo3. Brown also faces capital murder charges in connection to the Interstate 35 ambush in Dallas.

For now, fans will have to wait for more updates to emerge on or around October 6. This year, the Mo3 murder case could finally wrap up.

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“We coming back with a Migos album,” Huncho remarked. “I mean, y’all see us [him and ‘Set] working. Can’t be working just for nothing. So get ready for that. We almost ready to turn it in, too… The anniversary for Migos is January, so you might get something then.”

He also said this album won’t be another Culture installment and teased a tour for this project. Of course, this isn’t an outright confirmation that a new Migos album will have a January 2027 release date. Maybe this would be a good time to formally announce the record, drop a single for it, or celebrate the legacy and return of the group in another way.

This will all still carry a bittersweet sting due to Takeoff’s passing, but the surviving members have done so much to honor his legacy up to this point. So continuing that road seems like a duty they are ready to keep up with.

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Quavo Teases Migos Album

Meanwhile, Quavo is looking forward to his new album QRÖMELIFE. He recently revealed the cover art and release date for the album, which will drop in just a few weeks on October 2. With assistance behind the board from Pharrell for the whole project, fans are excited to see where the Atlanta MC goes with this.

It already got the singles “Backwards” with T.I., “Trance (Walk It Down),” and “HAAVIN,” which pleased many listeners. Still, a lot of fans prefer the Migos as a group rather than their solo endeavors, so the prospect of a new album with Quavo and Offset’s continued creativity bodes well.

Some fans thought Quavo might change labels amid these LPs thanks to a proposition from Young Thug. But the Migos rapper clarified they’re just looking for newer generations of talent. With all these creative endeavors in mind, a new album from the group honoring Takeoff and celebrating their legacy could be one of the big moments of 2027.

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Tan and cream tones cover most of the upper, mixing mesh and leather textures across the build. Dark brown overlays wrap the heel and toe, matching the original sneaker’s earthy color scheme closely. A woven strap detail runs across the laces, another nod to the outdoor-inspired design Travis Scott used on the original Air Max 1.

Cleats built around retail sneaker colorways have become a regular sight in the NFL. Players often work with their own equipment teams or independent custom-makers to pull off looks like this one.

Since these aren’t a retail release, there’s no price or release tied to them. This is strictly a player-exclusive pair, made specifically for Williams to wear on the football field.

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Quincy Williams’ Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 1 Cleats

Williams signed with Cleveland back in March, leaving the Jets after five seasons there. Custom cleats like these often show up early in a player’s tenure with a new team, especially once equipment staff get familiar with what a guy wants.

Travis Scott’s sneaker collaborations have become popular templates for cleat customs across sports. His earthy, outdoor-inspired color palettes translate well onto cleats, since the tones already read as rugged and grounded.

This isn’t the first time a Nike sneaker collab has inspired football cleats either. Custom cobblers frequently rework retail colorways into cleat form once a shoe builds enough of a following. It’s a good sign for sneaker culture overall, showing how deep that influence now runs across mainstream sports. What used to stay confined to retail releases keeps finding new life on actual game fields, blurring the line between hype sneakers and performance gear.

For a linebacker looking to make an impression in a new city, showing up in a pair like this is an easy way to get noticed before the season even kicks off.

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While Diddy continues to serve his prison sentence, United States District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon took another case off his docket on Friday (September 18). She ruled the lawsuit from Las Vegas entertainer Julian Sapp was filed too late in order to move forward with his allegations, accusations which the Bad Boy mogul denied.

“The limitations period therefore expired no later than approximately November 2022, more than two years before Sapp commenced this action,” Judge Rochon reportedly wrote in the dismissal motion’s approval. Sapp claimed his last in-person encounter with Puff was in November of 2012, and he launched his lawsuit in February of 2025.

Sapp claimed Combs’ alleged threats and power prevented an earlier filing, but the judge argued he failed to show due diligence concerning his legal rights. Some of Sapp’s claims included forced labor, sex trafficking, sexual battery and assault, false imprisonment, emotional distress, unjust enrichment, breach of contract, and invasion of privacy. The accuser may be able to pursue one of the dismissed claims in New York court. In that case, authorities must review if it falls under New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law.

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When Is Diddy Getting Out Of Jail?

Sapp had claimed he met Puff in 2007 after an agency hired him as an adult entertainer at a Vegas hotel. Under alleged false pretenses of a music career, Sapp accused him of forcing sexual encounters, drugging him, taking his phone, blocking exits, threateningly brandishing guns, and threatening to release secretly recorded sexual activity if he either refused to partake in more or tried to expose the alleged mistreatment.

Elsewhere, Diddy secured other legal wins concerning his defamation lawsuit involving NexStar. We will see if they reach a settlement or if it goes further in court.

Meanwhile, the Diddy documentary also caused controversy recently. Mark Curry clashed with Sean Combs: The Reckoning‘s producer 50 Cent over alleged contract issues and lack of proper credit. So even those in Puff’s orbit who aren’t the man himself continue to face flare-ups over this whole situation.

While this lawsuit from Julian Sapp is no more, Combs still has a lot on his plate. His prison release date is currently scheduled for February 5, 2028. We’ll see what else happens in the meantime.

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This colorway originally dropped back in 2013 as a China-only exclusive. It launched alongside Kobe’s preseason trip overseas with the Lakers, tying directly into his long history of promotional tours in the country. That limited availability turned it into one of the more sought-after Kobe 8 pairs among collectors.

A vibrant mesh upper features some swirling orange, crimson, and yellow graphics meant to resemble fireworks lighting up a night sky. Also a black Swoosh cuts through the design for contrast. Further, Kobe’s signature sheath logo sits on the tongue.

As a Protro release, the shoe also gets some real updates underfoot. A drop-in foam midsole sits inside a Phylon carrier, paired with an exposed carbon fiber shank plate for support. A translucent outsole rounds things out, keeping the modern build consistent with other recent Kobe 8 Protros.

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Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Shanghai Fireworks”

Kobe’s China-exclusive releases have long been some of the hardest pairs to track down. Limited print runs and overseas-only distribution kept plenty of these colorways out of reach for years.

“Shanghai Fireworks” has stayed one of the more talked-about examples from that era. Its bold, colorful graphics made it stand out even among Kobe’s already loud signature line.

Bringing it back through the wider Protro platform changes that access entirely. Further, all of the collectors who missed the original China release finally get a real shot at this one.

Nike has leaned into globalizing regional exclusives more often through the Protro line lately. Expect more archive-deep colorways like this to keep surfacing as that trend continues.

At $200, it lands right in line with other recent Kobe 8 Protro pricing. Overall, this release brings back over a decade of history, and fans can finally cop a pair come this November.

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