In a video caught by No Jumper on Instagram, a Smurk supporter approached Ross while recording him and his colleagues, one of which seemed to be a security guard. “Can I ask you a question? When are you going to stop doing the police’s job?” the fan expressed.

The content creator laughed and pointed to the Los Angeles courthouse behind him. “Nah, bro, you be doing the police’s job,” the fan continued. “Hell no, bro. That n***a be doing police work. You got to stop talking about people’s murder trials like that. That s**t f***ed up. Free Smurk. Aye, you say that, at least? […] I’m not committing no crime, I’m just saying. Taking a picture, you know what he be on. Just say Free Smurk, bro.”

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Why Is Lil Durk On Trial?

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Trap Lore Ross has caught controversy before for his coverage of hip-hop crime stories. Many fans are interested in his breakdowns, but many others find them exploitative, insensitive, or detached from these artists’ realities. In any case, Ross has made a name for himself, and he has covered other stories on the ground like the Celeste Rivas and D4vd case.

Still, this backlash continues to follow Trap Lore Ross around wherever he goes. We doubt he will have anything to say about the confrontation, as he has more important things to report on.

Speaking of which, Lil Durk’s trial is starting unexpectedly slow, as both sides hoped to be through with jury selection very quickly. But some clear bias from a prospective juror threw a wrench into things. As such, we will have to wait for next week to see what the next updates and developments will be. Prosecutors accused him of arranging a hit on Quando Rondo that caused Rondo’s cousin’s death, allegations which he and his codefendants deny.

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The Allen Police Department’s actions led to him missing his scheduled slot at the Country Rising festival that day. Via social media, the festival announced the cancelation of BigX’s set and called its context a “personal emergency.”

According to Fox 4, the exact circumstances of his arrest and what led to it remains unclear. We will see if any more information about that emerges.

Elsewhere, KCCI reported that, according to fair officials, the Dallas MC is still slated to perform at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand show today (Saturday, August 22). “We are aware of reports regarding BigXthaPlug. We are in communication with his agent and at this time, we have been told he will still be performing,” they reportedly stated.

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BigXthaPlug Arrest

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This follows BigXthaPlug’s previous legal trouble. This recent arrest was while he was out on bond for an arrest almost exactly a year ago on similar charges. BigX also faced an arrest in February of last year, but a court reportedly dismissed those charges. It’s unclear how this most recent arrest will play into the active 2025 case, if at all.

He spoke out about the legal scrutiny he faced, claiming prosecutors tried to stick other charges to him. BigXthaPlug’s other reflections on this situation indicate he and his legal team are confident they will emerge victorious in court.

However, this new arrest might complicate things moving forward. But there is still a lot of information fans don’t have about its circumstances. Hopefully that changes in the near future.

In the meantime, folks will just have to wait and see if the Iowa State Fair Grandstand performance pulls through. If not, BigX might be in deeper trouble.

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“I’m already with another b***h making a whole ‘nother family,” Blue expressed on his livestream, as caught by The Shade Room Teens on Instagram. “I can go find me another b***h and another kid. You stuck with them kids and you gon’ have to find a n***a that gon’ have to be stuck with you with them kids.

“That’s the problem with me and my first baby mama right now,” he continued. “She wants to control how I hang out with my kids. Me and her have always had an understanding. Don’t have your significant other around my kids, and I won’t have my significant other around your kids. Once you break that rule, now you got to bring the kids to me… If the b***h don’t want to do that, I guess your kids won’t have a father.”

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Jaidyn Alexis Blasts Blueface

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“I’m pissed, my blood is boiling,” Alexis responded. “Who should I start with first? The two prostitutes or the baby daddy? […] He needs to get that thong out of his f***ing a**crack that he be getting busted open by all these b***hes talking about me. Did this motherf***er go on this Internet and say my kids are replaceable? […] You better hope on your last day that you’re not talking about Javaughn and Journey… My kids will never be replaceable.

“You tried to replace them with that last baby. Look how that turned out…” she went on. “You’re a s**tty-a** person, you’re a disgusting-a** person. No n***a that’s getting knocked out on Hollywood Boulevard can talk to me… You’re a bum, you’re a loser, I don’t talk to n***as like you. What’s your issue? […] I’ll never be stuck with my kids… I don’t move like you. They’re not just something I do on the weekends… My life revolves around my kids. You’re not a good dad… You’re a s**tty-a** everything.”

The California MC already seems to have a new potential partner, as caught by The Neighborhood Talk on IG. Amid some other drama relating to Blueface’s other relationships, including his dynamic with Chrisean Rock, this saga is not getting any easier to navigate.

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Purple covers most of the upper, giving the shoe a deep, rich look right out the gate. Black shows up across the tongue, eyestays, and toe, balancing out the bold purple base. Metallic gold rounds things out on the tongue bar, eyelets, and midfoot shank plate.

A red “BIN 23” shield sits on the side, marking it as part of Jordan Brand’s premium capsule line. Each pair will also come individually numbered, running from 1 to 2,300 total. This marks the first time the Air Jordan 14 has joined the “BIN 23” lineup. It follows a run of premium releases across other classic silhouettes that started building back up last year.

Official images have yet to surface, with everything so far based on early mockups. That could mean small changes to shading or placement before the shoe actually lands on shelves. Overall, this is going to be both a premium and limited release.

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Air Jordan 14 Low “BIN 23”

The “BIN 23” series first launched back in 2010, giving standard Air Jordan models a big upgrade. Better materials, upscale branding, and much smaller production runs defined that original run.

After sitting quiet for a very long time, the line made its return this year already. The Air Jordan 6, Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 8, and Air Jordan 4 all received the “BIN 23” treatment throughout the year.

Each release has leaned heavily into luxury details, from wax stamped heels to included shoe trees and dust bags. That formula has made prior pairs highly sought after among collectors looking for pairs beyond a standard retro.

With the Air Jordan 14 Low now added to the mix, the “BIN 23” line keeps expanding into new territory. At 2,300 pairs and a $355 price tag, this release should carry the same demand that’s followed every entry before it.

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The off-white pair leans into a soft, mixed palette. Tan and white cover most of the upper, with light green, blue, and pink accents mixed throughout. It’s a subtler build compared to some of Bronson’s louder past releases.

The second pair flips that entirely. Black takes over the base, with a bold red “N” logo standing out on the side panel. Purple and white detailing runs through the mesh, giving the shoe a sharper, more aggressive look than its counterpart.

Both pairs sit on the same chunky sole built off the New Balance 2010’s ABZORB cushioning. That foundation has carried the 2811 since its debut, giving Bronson room to experiment with upper materials and colors from there.

The consistency means each new colorway can push further with materials without changing how the shoe actually wears. It’s the same approach New Balance has leaned on across other bulky lifestyle models in its current lineup.

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Action Bronson x New Balance 2811

The New Balance 2811 marks Bronson’s first true signature silhouette with the brand. It officially launched earlier this year with the “Mikročpske” colorway, a pale green and teal build introduced through his own short film.

That release drew plenty of attention right out the gate. Since then, New Balance has kept rolling out new colorways to keep the model’s momentum going.

Bronson’s relationship with New Balance goes back to 2023, spanning more than a dozen collaborations across models like the 990v6, 1906R, and 1890. The 2811 represents the next step in that partnership, marking the first shoe built entirely around his own design input.

With 2 more colorways now previewed, the 2811 looks set to become a steady presence in Bronson’s rotation. No release dates have been confirmed yet for either pair shown here.

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: They Forgot (due September 25)

Quotable Lyrics from Back Ina Yams

I know a n***a doing life in jail, he shot more s**t than Steph,
He different now, n***a call me, sounding just like Malcolm X,
He ain’t even violent no more, he used to say killing was better than sex,
He just got a tattoo on his arm, it say doing life is worse than death

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from sober

I say, “Brother, I’m too insane,”
They got a seizure from my chain,
I’m at Caesars Palace, bae,
I can’t even play the game,
I said, “My life a gamble, bae”

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: The Documentary III

Quotable Lyrics from 40 Nights

On the album cover, I don’t like me on it,
Should’ve did the photoshoot with a shiesty on it,
Making documentaries and my life be on it,
Take the hat off my head and the price be on it

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Release Date: August 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of The Price Of Clarity

1. Ignorance Was Bliss
2. The Prime Example
3. Good Mournings
4. Sorry My Love (with Nick Grant)
5. Doctor Manhattan
6. Richer Prior Life (feat. Tony Baker)
7. Swan Song (feat. Rob Lee)
8. The Boule’
9. The Temptations
10. The Coldest Winter (with Freeway and Young Chris)
11. MK Ultra
12. The Price Of Clarity
13. Circumvention (with Lloyd Banks)
14. Hollywood Squares
15. Crystal Clear (Interlude)
16. The Ultimate Betrayal
17. Confessional Booth

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“I’m not trying to be in the way,” the G-Unit mogul expressed. “Hip-hop culture is connected to youth culture. You are not supposed to be the hottest in nothing at 60. F**k that, man… You can still sing, that’s love music… I still got love for music. I’m never going to lose that. I’ma always want to do something. And those are like entries. It’s me putting a little piece or tap something in there for them to hear that I still do it, that I still got it. I don’t need [another album]… If it doesn’t sell, you keep it to your motherf***ing self. Motherf***er’ll tell you, ‘This is a personal album. I made this for this and that.’ Then why do I hear it, b***h? Nah, man… Tie it to something and just let it go. I’ll do something for [the Paid In Full movie]… I like Skilla Baby, DaBaby. A lot of new artists, I check them out… I’m not a critic…”

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50 Cent’s Jay-Z Comments

Some folks immediately took these comments as a jab at Jay-Z. While there’s nothing explicit about the remarks that connects them to Hov, 50 Cent’s past comments on Jay-Z have led fans to read between the lines. Jay turns 57 in December. Fif’s been critical of him for years regarding business and relevance, although it’s been mostly a pretty casual feud in the grand scheme of things.

Other folks reacted to this by bringing up the dominance artists like Drake have maintained for almost two decades. After them, not many young superstars have been able to fully reach those heights. So maybe the issue is more about breaking into mainstream superstardom today rather than older artists taking up space.

Elsewhere, 50 Cent is celebrating his extracurricular success and fending off trolls in the process. These could be just online casuals or longtime foes like Rick Ross.

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