According to this new report, he scheduled a meeting about pardons this afternoon (Friday, July 3) to assess his advisers’ recommendations. Per the report, the White House official will most likely pardon various individuals convicted of emission and clear air-related violations. But according to one alleged source, authorities and advisers did not expect Puff and other high-profile names to be on the pardons team’s recommendations list.

“President Trump is the ultimate decider on any clemency-related actions,” a White House official reportedly stated to CBS News. This follows Donald Trump’s previous denial of Diddy’s pardon attempts back in January. According to an alleged source, he hadn’t committed to a number of clemency-receiving individuals this morning, and is reportedly discussing requests in private.

Per an alleged source, another high-profile hip-hop case in these requests includes Fugees member Pras. He is currently serving a federal 14-year sentence for conspiracy, foreign lobbying, fraud, and other charges. Trump reportedly hasn’t decided whether or not he will pardon him or his alleged co-conspirator, Malaysian businessman Jho Low.

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Donald Trump’s Possible Diddy Pardon

We will see whether or not this pans out for the Bad Boy mogul and others. This Fourth of July weekend, any pardon announcements would be massive, and would likely spark a lot of debate in the political realm and beyond.

Diddy’s pardon attempts concerning Donald Trump were unsuccessful in the past, and it’s unclear what could change this time around. Beyond Trump’s remarks to The New York Times about not pardoning the executive, no official updates about this saga emerged. These new reports fuel more speculation about the matter, but there are no guarantees.

Meanwhile, Diddy continues to deal with legal trouble via various civil lawsuits that continue to progress while he’s behind bars. His legal team even recently claimed they’ve struggled to reach him in prison, which makes these cases harder to develop.

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That date lines up directly with 7-Eleven’s annual “7-Eleven Day” celebration. The convenience store chain argues Nike chose that date on purpose.

The shoe features orange, green, and red striping across the upper. 7-Eleven claims that color combination copies its trademarked 3-Color Mark. The company has used that stripe pattern across its stores and merchandise since the late 1980s. It argues the shoe is likely to confuse consumers into thinking an official partnership exists.

Nike listed the shoe on its SNKRS app as “Sport Green and Safety Orange” with no mention of 7-Eleven. However, sneaker outlets and product listings have widely referred to it as the “7-Eleven” Air Max 95.

7-Eleven says it tried to resolve the dispute directly with Nike before filing the suit. Nike confirmed it would continue advertising and proceed with the planned July 11 launch regardless. The complaint asks the court to stop the release, recall existing pairs, and award damages. Nike has not publicly responded to the filing currently.

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7-Eleven Files Lawsuit Against Nike

7-Eleven and Nike actually have some prior history together. The two brands worked on an official Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

That release never made it to market after Nike cancelled plans tied to the pandemic delay. Given that background, the current lawsuit carries a bit of extra weight.

The Tri-Color Mark 7-Eleven references has appeared on store signage, clothing, footwear, and accessories for decades. The company has also licensed those colors to outside brands including Crocs and Sunday Golf.

The case centers on whether a color combination alone can function as a protected trademark. It;s a nuanced area of trademark law without a clear answer. With the July 11th release date just days away, the court may need to move quickly on any emergency relief request.

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The timing of the photos lines up with news that the G-Unit Reebok line is coming back this summer. A July release has been confirmed through sneaker industry outlets after Tony Yayo announced the return on The Real Report podcast.

Yayo broke the news earlier this year, confirming that G-Unit and Reebok are reuniting after more than two decades apart. The G-Unit G6 is expected to headline the comeback.

That model first dropped in 2003 alongside the release of 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ album. The original partnership reportedly generated over $80 million for 50 Cent during its peak years.

Shaquille O’Neal, who currently serves as President of Reebok Basketball, previously urged 50 to reconnect with the brand during a public appearance in 2024.

The call eventually came through. The G-Unit Reebok return now sits as one of the more anticipated sneaker stories of the summer.

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50 Cent Wears G-Unit Reeboks

The original G-Unit G6 launched in 2003 during one of hip-hop’s most commercially dominant periods. 50 Cent’s rise gave the shoe instant visibility across music videos, magazine covers, and retail floors. Initial colorways sold out quickly, and the line expanded to include multiple models over the next few years.

The comeback arrives at a moment when early 2000s fashion is cycling back into mainstream style. Baggy jeans, oversized silhouettes, and era-specific footwear have all seen renewed interest recently.

The G6 fits naturally into that shift without needing much updating to feel current. Its clean white leather build and bold G-Unit branding already align with what’s trending in streetwear right now.

50 Cent’s recent public profile has also risen heading into this summer. His Netflix Diddy documentary drew significant attention earlier this year. Pairing that visibility with a shoe comeback gives both him and Reebok a strong cultural moment to build around.

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White recently stopped by VladTV for another interview, which kicked off with the discussion of the alleged video of the robbery that recently hit the Internet. He blasted Pooh and his alleged co-conspirators for their alleged brazenness in recording the incident, arguing this will make their case impossible amid other evidence.

However, the social media personality also spoke about how social media and cellphones are more of a tool for law enforcement than ever these days. He also commented on the disconnect between sticking by street codes and moving on from them, arguing this is why people are giving Gucci grace.

“I say they set an example out of him,” Charleston White remarked during his interview with DJ Vlad. He also called Pooh Shiesty “the biggest crash-out ever” and had more criticisms to give about Shiesty’s family’s alleged involvement, the 1017 Records contract, and more.

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When Is Pooh Shiesty’s Gucci Mane Trial?

On the other hand, though, White isn’t too forgiving when it comes to the snitching allegations surrounding Gucci Mane. Some folks claim he cooperated with authorities in the Pooh case, which hasn’t been officially confirmed. Others think he acted accordingly in all this, but Charleston isn’t ready to give him a full pass.

“You a motherf***ing snitch,” he expressed online, as caught by DJ Akademiks on Instagram. This seemed to be before the alleged video dropped.

“And you got a young n***a… When you a G, you don’t give a damn about going to jail… He folded. If you didn’t think he gave corroborative testimony with his wife… Gucci had to put the police in… Y’all got Gucci, this grown man, with the FBI paperwork name ‘R.D.’ So now y’all moving the goalpost… I’m a snitch, but Gucci ain’t a snitch? It’s paperwork on Gucci.”

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The Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane trial will begin on February 22, 2027 if all goes according to schedule.

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As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, the rapper claimed to have received the explicit video from Bravo himself while on a livestream. “This s**t so weak,” he said at one point, and he was mostly laughing at the whole thing. “You can have her.”

“Can’t sue me I ain’t record it I was in prison scientifically proven,” Blue allegedly tweeted. These are the posts that are still up on Twitter: “That’s not my b***h no more” and “You gone treat the h*e like a princess ima treat her like she supposed to be treated.”

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“eye for an eye,” Jaidyn Alexis allegedly tweeted. Livebitez reported via Instagram on rumors that this was revenge, specifically that Blueface allegedly slept with Alexis’ former best friend (and alleged mother of Bravo’s child), Sadie.

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Blueface’s Jaidyn Alexis Claims

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As if this wasn’t enough material for the Blueface and Jaidyn Alexis drama saga, there’s another alleged chapter here. As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, the California MC posted a video to social media of him in bed with Jaidyn as she seemingly slept, implying they met with each other after the video scandal blew up.

“You want to treat the h*e like a princess,” he remarked, seemingly mocking her boyfriend Kai Bandz. “I’ma treat her how she supposed to be treated. School crip. Welcome to the circus, stupid.” Blue also included a clip of him talking to his son with Alexis, Javaughn, about pulling an all-nighter together.

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Jaidyn Alexis also clashes with Blueface’s other partners. She recently responded to rumors from Chrisean Rock that Jaidyn is pregnant again.

We’ll see if this exchange over the alleged explicit video leads to more drama online. Things definitely won’t get any easier in the future. But time will tell whether or not this is a big chapter in their story or if something else yields more consequences.

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No Jumper on Instagram caught a new social media video from Tekashi recreating the alleged video of the robbery. In the alleged video, Gucci stood between Pooh and a gun-toting individual, saying Shiesty is now out of 1017 Records.

In the New York rapper’s recreation, he wore the same outfit as the Atlanta MC in the alleged video. Folks threw big stacks of cash and brandished fake guns in his face as 6ix9ine said he’s “dropped.” There was also talk of “police” activity, mocking how the alleged perpetrators supposedly spoke to Gucci in the video.

This joins a lot of present debates about this whole legal situation, with each one being more scandalous than the last. 6ix9ine is not letting up on his trolling, and we doubt this will change anytime soon.

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Did Gucci Mane Snitch On Pooh Shiesty?

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For those unaware, Gucci Mane’s snitching allegations haven’t been confirmed by government or law enforcement authorities. Some folks theorized he cooperated with investigators and will have a big role in the upcoming trial. But others feel like Guwop already “won” and acted accordingly in this situation. We will see if any official and verified court updates change this in the near future.

However, Gucci did release the “Crash Dummy” diss track against his purportedly former 1017 artist. That caused a lot of controversy, with many expressing the belief that this alone constitutes snitching. The track referenced the alleged robbery and kidnapping, as well as the contract Shiesty allegedly forced him to sign.

Elsewhere, Pooh Shiesty might have more on his plate these days. His mother seemingly alleged he is expecting a child with Marissa Rogers. That’s the alleged legal name of Marissa Da’Nae, who has a son with NLE Choppa. Meanwhile, the rapper continues to pursue bond ahead of his February 2027 trial for alleged kidnapping and robbery.

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As caught by NFR Podcast on Instagram, a video shows Drizzy doing the “peekaboo” celebration associated with his ICEMAN track “Burning Bridges.” You probably know it as the “Where she at?” move these days thanks to Drake’s disses towards A$AP Rocky on that song.

While this is just a normal celebration out of context, the tie to Rocky and Rihanna made it all the more notable for fans online. It probably doesn’t have any additional context regarding Ronaldo or the Portugal team, but there are probably some conspiracy theories about this already on the Internet.

In any case, Portugal won 2-1 against Croatia to move onto the round of 16, in which Canada will also be participating. Portugal will face Spain next Monday (July 6), whereas Canada will go up against Morocco tomorrow (Saturday, July 4).

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Drake At Portugal’s Game

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We will see if the 6ix God pulls up to more games in his home city for the World Cup and whether or not there are any extra narratives around this Portugal celebration. In any case, Portugal and OVO fans are pretty happy with the results.

For those unaware, Drake’s beef with A$AP Rocky stems largely from their relationships with their former or current partners. It exploded amid the Kendrick Lamar battle, and things clearly haven’t slowed down since.

Most recently, A$AP Rocky trolled Drake’s ICEMAN era by holding up a fan’s flag during one of his Don’t Be Dumb tour stops. The flag read “This cutie smoked all three of your f**k-a** albums.”

Depending on how Canada and USA fare in the World Cup this year, this could be material for many more trolls concerning the OVO mogul in the near future. But the “Where she at?” celebration is going viral within or outside of this contentious beef context.

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Release Date: July 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of Outside For The Summer

1. (B.O.B.) Big Ole’ Butt (with Ying Yang Twins)
2. Walk That Line
3. Donkey
4. Line Dancer
5. Temptation
6. That’s My Lady
7. Jam With Us
8. Bad Mamma
9. Superman Lover
10. Country Girl – Lil Jon Remix

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As TDE Punch stated, there is no smoke between them and the Chicago MC. Fans often try to pit them against each other or bring up Fiasco’s critical comments about Lamar, but the actual folks involved don’t have any issues with one another, per Terrence Louis Henderson Jr.’s account.

“Just had a great conversation with Lupe,” Punch tweeted yesterday afternoon (Thursday, July 2). “It’s all love and respect on both ends. We spoke about context, misunderstandings, misinterpretations and intentions. Spoke about everything from The Monster Freestyle and the 2010 live stream up until his recent visits on various podcast. It’s no smoke lol, just lighthearted friendly Hip Hop conversation. Everyone relax. RespecttheARtFOrM.”

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Lupe Fiasco Sparks Debate

Elsewhere, Lupe Fiasco has other hip-hop debates to worry about. During a recent Culture United appearance, he argued Nas doesn’t rank highly among hip-hop’s top lyricists. This sparked even more of an uproar than the Kendrick debate in some ways, as that’s mostly based on folks pestering Lupe with Lamar questions more than him inserting himself into conflict.

These Esco comments are more controversial due to his legendary status in the game and the respect the culture gives to his pen. But if you actually hear Fiasco’s argument, there’s a lot more nuance there than the Internet would have you believe.

Meanwhile, TDE’s Punch’s other Twitter takes got him in some trouble. After he blasted Druski for cutting Doechii and SZA’s speech off at the 2026 BET Awards, fans clowned him for it. After all, the awards host had warned artists a saxophone player would drown them out if their speeches lasted over 30 seconds.

At least this more recent social media drop is cooling overzealous fans down. Lupe Fiasco said he’ll go ghost for a while, so we probably won’t get another “update” here for the foreseeable future.

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As caught by The Jasmine Brand on Instagram, the 23-year-old influencer captioned the post with “My [three white heart emojis].” It’s important to note that neither one of them has publicly confirmed or denied their reported engagement on social media or elsewhere.

As such, there are still some doubts when it comes to this alleged relationship dynamic. But the Internet continues to provide promising hints. In any case, we will have to wait for them to make this romance more clear online.

Madi has been spotted backstage at his concerts, which fueled a lot of online speculation about engagement reports. These sightings don’t confirm anything outright, but each new picture or appearance gives more weight to these speculative discussions.

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Lil Wayne’s Alleged Fiancée

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Speaking of concerts, Lil Wayne recently no-showed his tour’s opening, for which he apologized to Maine fans online. “My Maine fans I’m so sorry,” he wrote on his IG Story. “The show is being rescheduled to July 28. Please hold on to your tickets, they will be honored for the rescheduled date. More information will be emailed directly to ticket holders. I ain’t s**t without you. I can’t wait to come back and give you the show you deserve.”

Fans expressed more criticism over this concerning Weezy’s White Party attendance the following day. While folks still don’t have a straightforward explanation for all this on his behalf, they hope future tour dates won’t be subject to similar problems.

Elsewhere, Lil Wayne and Madi Cannon also posted up with Wayne’s longtime friend Skip Bayless, which fueled the engagement rumors even more. Each new picture or hint is more proof in fans’ eyes. But again, they will have to wait for either one of them to speak out before confirming the news.

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