But the one thing that we’re truly curious about is who will be joining JAŸ-Z on stage, if he does bring out any special guests. The reality is that Hov can take command of the stage all on his own, especially if the setlists consist of playing his albums in their entirety. However, it does present a unique opportunity to rally friends and collaborators from the past to commemorate such milestones in his career. But, if the Roots Picnic concert saw JAŸ bring out Meek Mill, Jazmine Sullivan, and Bilal, with the Roots as his backing band, then it doesn’t seem too far-fetched to think that he’ll have other guests coming out in his hometown

Below is a list of five special guests that we hope he’ll bring out on stage (excluding Beyoncé because that was a little too obvious).

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Jaz-O

Earlier this year, Jaz-O sat down with Memphis Bleek on the ROC Solid podcast and dove into his history with JAŸ-Z and coming up in New York. Jaz-O mentored JAŸ-Z, gave him his first taste of life as a musician, and helped create the foundation that eventually led to the release of Reasonable Doubt. While the two fell out, they patched things up in recent years, leading to Jaz-O inking a deal with Roc Nation, and after his induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, Jay made sure to give his mentor a shout-out on X.

Considering their history and Jaz-O’s role on Reasonable Doubt, including his appearance on “Bring It On” alongside Sauce Money and production on “Aint No N***a,” it feels like it would be only appropriate to see him join Jay on stage tonight for night 1. Maybe, if Sauce Money and Jay squash whatever tension between them, we’ll see him join them on stage, too.

Mary J. Blige

JAŸ-Z and Mary J. Blige have a relationship that dates back to Hov’s origin story. Since then, they’ve continued to remain in each other’s orbit in one way or another. She appeared at the Super Bowl with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg–a move that aligned with Roc Nation’s takeover of the Halftime Show, along with her creative partnership with Dr. Dre. But more importantly, her voice is among the first that we hear on Reasonable Doubt, laying down the iconic hook on “Can’t Knock The Hustle.” What’s interesting is that when they co-headlined the Heart Of The City tour in 2008, she opened her set with that song. But with Hov celebrating Reasonable Doubt’s 30th anniversary, it only feels appropriate that he brings her out on stage for hook duties.

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Kendrick Lamar

Although this one seems particularly random compared to the other two, the relationship JAŸ-Z shares with Kendrick Lamar seems significantly different compared to Dot’s contemporaries. Kendrick has constantly placed JAŸ as one of his biggest influences, and the mutual respect has been documented over time. Sure, it’s been slightly contentious in the grand scheme of things due to Kendrick’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, but this would probably be a great opportunity to see someone like JAY actually pass the torch to someone that he feels is deserving of carrying it. Frankly, this seems like something that could happen during the Extra Inning rather than on the first two nights. And while it does seem unlikely, it would be amazing to witness.

Eminem

The debate of all debates is whether Eminem truly washed JAŸ-Z on “Renegade.” And maybe that’s because Nas cemented that notion on “Ether” when he rapped, “Eminem murdered you on your own sh*t.” Regardless if anybody believes that’s true, the reality is that Em was the only feature on The Blueprint, and he undoubtedly came correct with a verse that is still talked about today. 

The two performed the song on David Letterman’s show as they geared up for The Home & Home tour that took place at Detroit’s Comerica Park and New York’s Yankee Stadium. With that said, it feels like a missed opportunity if JAŸ-Z doesn’t bring Em out on stage to perform their iconic collaboration this weekend.

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Nas

Lastly, we have to include Nas on this list, only for the sake of uniting two of New York City’s finest MCs together on stage to celebrate such a historic moment. Earlier this week, Nas shared a playlist on TIDAL titled “Curated By God’s Son: Hov” highlighting his favorite JAŸ-Z songs of all time, which made us wonder whether he’d come on stage. After all, Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint still play a major role in his career since the former catalyzed their feud due to the “The World Is Yours” sample and the latter boasted “Takeover.” 

When the two rappers squashed their beef at the I Declare War tour in 2005, they performed “Dead Presidents II” and “The World Is Yours” together. It doesn’t seem too far-fetched to think that Nas comes out on stage during the Reasonable Doubt show to do something similar. 

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Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Organized Crhyme

Quotable Lyrics from The Aroma

Handing out turkeys surrounded by all the killers,
And all the corner boys got gifted the chinchillas,
You had to be there, that’s word to Albee Square,
It’s foul how I robbed a whole gym, no referee there

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For those unaware, the two hip-hop media figures worked out a discussion following weeks of back-and-forth accusations regarding the Akademiks TV page and other conflicts. But Ak also has his own accusations against Charlamagne, accusing him of being a Roc Nation puppet and of not properly disclosing his financial and media ties to Hov’s Times Square casino bid.

In a clip shared by this Akademiks TV page on Instagram, Akademiks chastised Tha God for how he and others allegedly portrayed the Stake lawsuits involving Drake. “The mere facts is this: y’all took Drake and these are entities y’all don’t really like,” he expressed. “Four or five lawsuits. We’ve not seen them litigated. One was in Virginia, just got thrown out… If it was someone that you weren’t…”

The clip cuts off at that moment. But it seems like the streamer was suggesting Charlamagne would not bring up botting and gambling scheme allegations against the 6ix God if he was a bigger fan.

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DJ Akademiks’ Charlamagne Tha God Debate

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2Cool2Blog also caught a livestream clip from DJ Akademiks and shared it on Instagram. In it, he gives his account of Tha God’s casino explanation, giving it little grace.

“The casino explanation was hilarious,” Ak expressed. “Charla was like, ‘But I did tell people.’ I said, ‘Charla, you told people, AKA the info technically was out there.’ But for them to go find it, you know ain’t nobody gon’ find that bulls**t, man… Why didn’t you tell people on the radio? ‘I didn’t tell people on the radio because if the casino went through,’ he was going to have equity. ‘I didn’t tell people because technically, I had nothing until it got approved.’ […] Oh, really? Okay… That’s what he said… I didn’t want to have a legal conversation with him… I didn’t really get an answer for that one.”

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Via the official Twitter page for The Fall-Off, he shared a teaser today (Friday, July 10) ahead of the concert trek’s commencement tonight in his home state of North Carolina. Charlotte will host two back-to-back shows to kick things off, whereas the Dreamville rapper’s hometown of Fayetteville will conclude the United States run on September 23.

As for this new teaser, it shows the ‘Ville MC talking with venue staff and tour organizers about the lighting set-up for his first show of The Fall-Off‘s tour and rehearsing some of his raps.

It’s not much of a preview when it comes to what fans will actually see on the trek. But regardless, it’s a nice peep behind the curtain. After all, it’s always nice to remind folks of all the logistics, coordination, hard work, teamwork, and perfectionism that goes into making a show of this magnitude come alive.

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New J. Cole Features

But beyond this world tour for The Fall-Off, J. Cole is dropping new music. While it’s not solo work of his own, as he will enjoy formal studio retirement after this era, it does promisingly suggest what he will do in the future to continue contributing to hip-hop and its next leaders.

North Carolina’s PFG just dropped the album NEVER SAY DIE, which Cole produced entirely. He also provided three guest features on the project, specifically on the tracks “Mighty Mouse,” “Whole House,” and the “Twins Forever” remix.

We will see if PFG pops out for these North Carolina shows. After these two concerts, The Fall-Off tour will hit Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Baltimore before heading to Canada for a few shows in Vancouver and Toronto. The trek will run all over the world up to the December 12 show in South Africa.

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“I’m not working on a new album yet …” he wrote simply on the social media platform. This came out of nowhere for many followers, as some of them didn’t catch all the speculation about potential future moves.

It seems like an odd message to clarify, but fans will take new Ye updates wherever and whenever they can get them. Maybe this is a misdirect for a surprise drop? It seems unlikely, but artists usually pop out online to show off studio time, not deny new work altogether.

In any case, we will have to wait longer for the next Kanye West album, which is a good thing for some fans. Recent releases have fallen on critical ears for the most part, and there’s still a lot of backlash over his bigoted history.

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Kanye West In New Orleans

Elsewhere, though, Kanye West has more to handle this year than new music rumors. He recently announced a show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, which will take place on August 28 if everything goes according to the current plan.

With a lot of controversy and debate surrounding Ye’s 2026 concerts, we’re sure this will be part of that larger discussion too. But many of them have gone off without a hitch thus far, so we’ll see if this trend continues.

These new shows have not just been a way for Kanye West to show off his new album BULLY, but also to treat fans to his laundry list of hits. Fans have loved the performances so far for the most part, even with all the drama around them. But for the next few concerts, don’t expect brand-new material from Ye yet.

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The celebration has already produced one of the year’s most talked-about sneaker moments: a triple white Air Force 1 Low featuring an embossed Roc-A-Fella logo and “Reasonable Doubt 1996” pressed into the heel, gifted to a small group of industry insiders as a friends-and-family exclusive. It’s a beautiful tribute, but it also raises a bigger question.

Jay-Z has one of the most storied relationships with sneaker culture in hip-hop history, from pioneering the celebrity collab era with the Reebok S. Carter to his Air Force 1s. Here are the 10 sneakers we want to see Hov put his name on next.

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10. Timberland 6-Inch Premium Boot

The wheat Timberland 6-inch is woven into the fabric of Jay-Z’s New York upbringing and into the broader story of the city’s hip-hop culture.

A proper Jay-Z x Timberland collab would be one of the most culturally loaded footwear moments in recent memory, connecting his come-up directly to the boot that soundtracked so much of it. It’s the one entry on this list that doesn’t need a design angle or a fashion rationale to make sense. The story writes itself, and it’s been waiting to be told for a long time.

9. Bottega Veneta Speedster

Bottega Veneta sits exactly where Jay-Z’s taste has landed. It’s quiet, expensive, and built for people with nothing left to prove.

The brand rarely does outside collaborations, but with A$AP Rocky having a history with the brand, a Jay-Z collab wouldn’t be out of the picture. Two names that don’t need to shout to command a room.

A collab between them would be one of the most understated and genuinely important moments in luxury sneaker history. It would also push the conversation about what a hip-hop sneaker collab can look like further than it’s ever gone before.

8. Air Jordan 11

The AJ11 also matches Jay-Z’s dressed-up, formal-meets-athletic style better than almost any other Jordan silhouette.

Patent leather, clean lines, and 30 years of cultural weight already built in. A Jay-Z x Air Jordan 11 built on Space Jam DNA, specifically, would be one of the most significant Jordan collabs in recent memory, connecting hip-hop history directly to basketball history in a way that very few shoes could pull off.

7. Adidas Superstar

Run DMC put this shoe in the hip-hop world, but the Superstar belongs to New York as much as it belongs to any one artist. A Jay-Z interpretation through his current minimalist lens would be a full-circle moment for the culture.

We’d recommend keeping the shell toe, keeping the three stripes, and letting the Roc-A-Fella detail do the rest. A shoe built on 50 years of history doesn’t need much.

It just needs the right name attached to it. Adidas has done significant collab work with hip-hop artists for decades, like Young Thug. Jay-Z could easily put his signature stamp on the sneaker.

6. Louis Vuitton Trainer

Pharrell’s takeover of Louis Vuitton menswear opened a door that didn’t exist before. Jay-Z and Pharrell have decades of creative history together, and a Jay-Z x LV Trainer would be the natural next move through that connection.

Clean white build, subtle monogram detailing, premium materials throughout. The kind of collab that makes headlines far outside sneaker culture and sits permanently in the conversation about where luxury and hip-hop overlap. It would also mark a genuine evolution from the S. Carter era, proving how far the culture has come since 2003.

5. PUMA Clyde

Jay-Z has been PUMA’s basketball creative director since 2018, but nothing under his watch has carried the weight his name deserves. The Clyde is the answer.

Walt Frazier’s signature shoe is one of New York’s most important sneakers, and a Jay-Z take on the OG White/Royal colorway would connect Marcy Projects directly to Madison Square Garden. New York history on both sides of the shoe, finally in one place.

It would also give his PUMA tenure the defining moment it’s been missing, something that actually reflects who he is and where he comes from.

4. Nike Air Force 1 High

The Low has the Roc-A-Fella history. The Reasonable Doubt anniversary pair is making headlines right now. But a proper Jay-Z x Air Force 1 High has never happened officially, which makes it one of the most obvious gaps in his sneaker catalog.

Triple white, minimal branding, and a Roc-A-Fella hit somewhere clean on the build. The simplest idea on this list, and probably the one that would move the most pairs. Sometimes the most powerful collab is just the right name on the right silhouette, with nothing else added.

3. Gucci Tennis 1977

The S. Carter was openly modeled after the original Gucci Tennis ’84. That shoe made the S. Carter one of the most culturally loaded sneakers of its era, but the loop was never officially closed.

Now, with Jay-Z firmly in luxury circles and Gucci more connected to streetwear than ever, an actual Gucci Tennis collab would complete a story that’s been sitting unfinished for over twenty years.

It would also be a full-circle moment for hip-hop’s relationship with luxury fashion more broadly. Few collabs would carry that kind of backstory going in.

2. New Balance 990

Jay-Z’s aesthetic right now is quieter and more considered than it’s ever been. The 990v3 in classic grey fits perfectly.

Made in the USA, built on decades of craft, and respected by people who actually know sneakers, a Jay-Z x 990v3 would be the rare collab that doesn’t need to announce itself. It would say everything just by existing, which is pretty much exactly how Hov operates these days.

New Balance has built serious collab credibility in recent years. Adding Jay-Z’s name to that roster would be a statement move for both sides.

1. Air Jordan 4

The Air Jordan 4 and Jay-Z feel like a collab that should have happened already. The “Military Blue” colorway is the right canvas as it’s clean, classic, and deeply rooted in Jordan Brand history.

A Roc-A-Fella detail tucked on the heel or lining would be enough. No loud branding, no gimmicks, just two legacies that have always belonged in the same conversation, finally put together on one shoe.

Jordan Brand has done collabs with artists carrying far less cultural weight than Hov. The fact that this hasn’t happened yet makes it one of the most obvious missed opportunities in sneaker history.

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The talent database includes 40,000 entries of celebrities who’ve attended New York Knicks home games. Included on this list are rappers like A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Freddie Gibbs, DaBaby, Lil Jon, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and more. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Freddie Gibbs, for example, have been deemed “High Risk” while the hosts of the Joe & Jada Show are considered “Medium Risk.” Then, there’s Lil Tjay, who was reportedly “BANNED FROM MSG” last year after he allegedly got into an altercation with security guards at The Theater at Madison Square Garden last year. 

The news undoubtedly startled people because of these surveillance practices, but it also caught several people off-guard. Freddie Gibbs, specifically, was flabbergasted by the fact that he was even mentioned on the list. “D’Fuck I got to do with this?” he wrote after Pitchfork shared a post on X that mentioned his name as part of this database.

What’s interesting is that several celebrities fell under the category of “DO NOT HOST.” This includes Julia Fox and Pete Rock. Meanwhile, Phoebe Bridgers, Ricky Martin, and Emily Green were labeled under the “LGBTQIA” label.

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Freddie Gibbs Among MSG “High Risk” Attendees

Madison Square Garden’s surveillance practices, at the hands of James Dolan, have raised some serious concerns, especially as it relates to how they’ve tracked people based on sexual orientation. A report from Pablo Torre Finds Out revealed that a trans woman named Nina Richards was tracked during a Pride Night Knicks game. 

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The discussion begins at around the 23:45-minute mark of the YouTube episode below. Loren LoRosa went over The Reckoning‘s nominations for the Emmy Awards this year, which include Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program.

“Listen, regardless of how you felt about the documentary, whether 50 should’ve did it or whether he shouldn’t have did it, the doc was great. It was very compelling,” Charlamagne argued.

“Yeah, but to be Diddy, sitting where he’s sitting right now, and then the Emmy nominations come behind us, I’m like, ‘Dang. When it rains, it pours,'” LoRosa expressed.

“But isn’t that kind of Diddy’s nomination, too? He should [get an award],” Tha God chimed in. LoRosa added that she asked the Bad Boy mogul’s team for comment, but they didn’t answer.

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50 Cent Celebrates Emmy Nominations

50 Cent already celebrated the Diddy doc’s Emmy nominations via Twitter. “Everybody had something to say when I announced it… now the Emmys got something to say too. [crying-laughing emoji] 3 Emmy nominations for Sean Combs: The Reckoning. You can’t argue with the work #Netflix #GUnitFilmandTV.”

Charlamagne Tha God has addressed the Diddy situation before. Most recently, he had a conversation with Yung Miami about how she dealt with the misconduct scandal’s fallout and why she’s not afraid to rap about him and their past relationship.

We will see if Sean Combs: The Reckoning actually takes some awards home or if this discussion will limit itself to the nominations process. Either way, these remarks sparked a debate online. Should documentary antagonists get as much credit as those behind the actual media product?

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“Some of them real, some ain’t s**t / Jay-Z, that child looks just like you, how could you live with that s**t?” he rapped on the snippet. It seems to be a reference to Jay’s alleged illegitimate son, Rymir Satterthwaite.

Satterthwaite has claimed for many years that the Brooklyn rapper is his father, although the court has shut down his paternity suits and other efforts to back up this allegation. Despite this situation not having any legs, it continues to follow the Roc-A-Fella MC around.

But via Twitter, Boosie claimed this wasn’t a diss, and rather was just him speaking facts. “ITS NOT A DIS ITS REAL TALK!! #reality ITS THE TRUTH! DID I TELL A LIE?” he wrote earlier this week. To be clear, Rymir Satterthwaite’s allegations have never been proven or validated, so this is going off of gossip and continued scrutiny of this whole situation.

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Rymir Satterthwaite Seeks Support

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Elsewhere, Rymir Satterthwaite’s pursuit continues despite getting shut down in court time and time again. Back in February, he suggested he would receive help in his efforts from United States President Donald Trump, as well as Nicki Minaj. She has her own issues with Jay, so the narrative makes sense. But that suggestion hasn’t materialized into anything at press time, so fans are wondering if there will really be another chapter here.

Boosie Badazz has spoken on Jay-Z before, specifically claiming his influence is not as big in the South as his hip-hop legend status would have you believe. “STREES N***AS N DA SOUTH DONT PUT HOV OVER BADAZZ,” he proclaimed on social media.

We will see if Hov has anything to say about Boosie, Rymir Satterthwaite, or any other bit of drama during his three Yankee Stadium shows in New York City this weekend. It seems unlikely, but we’re sure there are surprises in store.

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“If he would do a deal with me, I would give that boy whateva he think he want #NoCizzy,” Thug wrote. The reception to this offer was mixed, since some believed that remaining independent is best for Kodak Black. However, there was some support for this idea.

Fortunately for Thug, it doesn’t look like Kodak Black is opposed to this idea, but he does have demands. During a livestream, Yak revealed his list of demands. Among those includes $100 million and a collaborative album with Mariah The Scientist. The latter seems far more reasonable than the former. However, at the very least, it appears that Yak is open to negotiations. Perhaps Thug could be a force of positivity that Kodak Black needs at this stage in his career.

Kodak The Blessing contains 26 songs in total with features from 1900Rugrat, Albee Al, Friday, Rylo Rodriguez, and more. Maybe if he inks a new deal soon, we might end up getting a follow-up album later this summer.

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Kodak Black’s New Supergroup?

In other Kodak Black-related news, the rapper recently startled fans when he declared that he, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West form a group called “KKK.” The comments undoubtedly raised eyebrows as he explained, “We woke. Like, we pro-Black.” He added, “We woke, and we smart. And we Jews. We’re Black Jews, we Israelites,” while showing off his chain, which includes a Star of David pendant.

We’ll keep you posted on any updates surrounding Kodak Black. Do you think he should sign with Young Thug? Let us know in the comments below.

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