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Ed Sheeran’s Shows At Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium Have Been Canceled

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:19:26 +0000

Despite being one of the biggest artists in the world, Ed Sheeran had not yet faced a huge controversy before his “Loop Tour’s” politically charged debacle. It started with Macklemore advocating for Palestine during performances at MetLife Stadium. Robert Kraft then threatened to ax their Gillette Stadium stops, the Massachusetts venue the New England Patriots owner also owns. Following the rapper’s removal, an ironic twist of fate has now led the Gillette shows slated for tonight and tomorrow (Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26) to be canceled.

According to TMZ, sources with direct knowledge told the outlet inclement weather conditions led to the cancelation. Per Fox Weather, experts expect Foxborough, Massachusetts (where Gillette Stadium is located) to get one to two inches of rain and 40-mile-per-hour winds in the weekend. The announcement of the cancelation follows tour organizers’ halting of stage construction yesterday (Thursday, September 24).

“Stadium and tour management, along with public safety officials, have been closely monitoring the weather forecast over the past week,” a representative for Kraft reportedly told TMZ. “Due to the severe weather forecast throughout the weekend, the tour has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium. The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority. Refunds are available now at the point of purchase. Ticketholders who purchased through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded.”

Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” Tour

Ed Sheeran's Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium Are Canceled https://t.co/FQ5w3vuDjG
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) September 25, 2026

Robert Kraft matched a $2 million donation with Sheeran towards humanitarian aid concerning the Israel and Palestine conflict. He has not responded to allegations that he organized other stadium owners to follow suit and bar the tour from stopping there if Macklemore remained.

The superstar singer, on the other hand, addressed the controversy at a Philadelphia show. His other openers and his backing band exited the trek in solidarity with the rapper.

Meanwhile, Macklemore is embarking on a “Free Palestine” tour following this decision, with three European dates so far. All proceeds from the trek will go towards humanitarian efforts and other initiatives to support Palestine. He said cooperating artists and more tour dates, including in the United States, will be announced soon.

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks Another Touring Record With Grand National Tour

Aron A. — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:57:36 +0000

The Grand National Tour has helped Kendrick Lamar earn the record for the highest-grossing year by a rapper in history, according to Touring Data. The updated figures include shows in Australia and Latin America, which occurred after his North American and European shows. Altogether, he generated $390.7 million across 47 shows with 2.037 million tickets sold. Moreover, this new feat also reportedly made the Grand National tour the highest-grossing rap tour in history.

Touring Data also revealed that his concert in Mexico City set a personal record in Kendrick’s career for his highest-grossing and most-attended solo concert. He raked in $5.879 million from 58,426 tickets.

The Grand National Tour was undoubtedly one of the concerts that had 2025 in a chokehold, largely because it came off the heels of “Not Like Us,” the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the release of GNX.

Kendrick Lamar Tour Record

.@kendricklamar officially earns the highest-grossing year by a rapper in history, with $390.7 million from 2.037 million tickets sold across 47 shows in 2025.
— Touring Data (@touringdata) September 24, 2026

.@kendricklamar earned his highest-grossing and most-attended solo concert of all time on September 23, 2025, with $5.879 million from 58,426 tickets sold at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City.
— Touring Data (@touringdata) September 24, 2026

Evidently, 2025 was a busy year for the Compton MC. This year has been considerably quiet in comparison. Although we haven’t really received much of an update on a new album, he has come through with a handful of features. Most recently, he appeared on Jhené Aiko’s song “So Good” from her new album, Westside Whimsey. He also appeared on DJ Dahii’s new project on the song “How To Pray.”

While we can’t say when a new album or solo music will arrive, Kendrick Lamar reportedly has new, unreleased music attached to the film he and Dave Free have been working on alongside South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Unfortunately, that movie has been delayed once again, without a release date in sight. Still, Parker and Stone said they believe in the project, so hopefully, it will see the light of day in the future.

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Keke Wyatt Arrested For Alleged Terroristic Threats & Child Cruelty

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:41:54 +0000

Keke Wyatt rose to fame in the early 2000s as an R&B singer and songwriter, later moving into reality television programs and other entertainment endeavors. But her name is popping up again due to more serious matters unrelated to her music career.

According to TMZ, law enforcement authorities in Georgia arrested Wyatt on September 20, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. They relayed that police booked her into the Henry County Jail and released her two days later after she posted a $1,050 bond.

As for why the Indianapolis native went to prison, it was reportedly over three charges or offenses: terroristic threats, simple assault, and cruelty to children. However, it seems like there are no details available at press time regarding what happened that led to this arrest. As such, the actual context of the offenses and the timeline for how the arrest went down remains a mystery.

We will see if she responds to this in any way, as it’s been a few days since the reported bond and folks are just now reacting to the sudden news. Some Internet users immediately speculated on what could’ve happened, with some pointing to Keke Wyatt’s reality TV history and others just confused about the whole thing.

Some other reports have emerged that make the reported charges more specific, such as terroristic threats and acts, aggravated assault, and third-degree cruelty to children. The Neighborhood Talk reported via Instagram that the child cruelty misdemeanor charge involves a child witnessing an alleged incident. The publication also referenced an earlier second-degree assault charge in 2002 for allegedly stabbing her then-husband and manager, Rahmat Morton. Wyatt claimed self-defense and accused Morton of domestic abuse. The court later dismissed the case.

Keke Wyatt Arrest

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Keke Wyatt is no stranger to drama, as she caught a lot of backlash for blasting Black people complaining about racial struggles and discrimination back in 2021. Also, fans have speculated for years about her numerous children and about her family conflicts with her former partners. But all of that doesn’t connect in any way to this arrest at press time.

Folks will have to wait for more details to find out what led to this legal situation. There haven’t been any reports or indications of what’s next.

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Felony Ring – Song by 2DEAD BOYZ

Alexander Cole — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0000

2DEAD BOYZ is the brainchild of Flatbush Zombies members Zombie Juice and Meechy Darko. The two are preparing a new album called NO1LIVES4EVER. But first, they have come through with a brand-new single called “Felony Ring.” This new track is a masterclass in lyricism and flows as both artists trade bars over top of gritty production. The chemistry has been there since the beginning of their careers, but you can really see how they are on the same page with this song. It is going to make you excited for the album, and we are very happy to hear more.

Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: NO1LIVES4EVER

Quotable Lyrics from Felony Ring

Criminal tendencies, my ring is a fеlony
My conscience keep tellin’ me that my friends really enemies
They all want the end of me, could tell by their energy
My bitch say I’m paranoid and I just need therapy

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Mal Claims J. Cole’s Dreamville Crew Doesn’t Like Him

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:03:17 +0000

The New Rory & Mal podcast had a few conflicts to get into this week, as Rory had pressed QueenzFlip and later admitted how he probably read that situation wrong. However, amid this discussion caught by CY Chels on Twitter, Jamil “Mal” Clay spoke on running into people that he knows have issues with him. He claimed he recently ran into the Dreamville crew and its president and cofounder Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago. The commentator and podcaster claimed they seemed angry at him and they didn’t engage, which is probably due to his comments about J. Cole.

“This is the first time I ever felt bad about something I said,” he remarked. “[That’s] somebody who I’ve always had a pleasant rapport with. This was the first time we’ve ever seen each other, and never said ‘What’s up?’ to each other. And that’s the only thing that I’m like, ‘Damn.’ As a man, I stand by everything I ever said. I stand by it all… But I felt bad.

“‘Cause I’m like, ‘Damn, homie, but I wasn’t trying to disrespect you. I wasn’t trying to disrespect your man,'” Mal continued. “But y’all just know how I give it up… I don’t ever want me and this man to feel like we not cool. ‘Cause I think Ib is a cool-a** n***a… I felt bad that, for the first time, I saw Ib out in public and we didn’t say a word to each other. We looked right at each other. I understand it, I get it. But as a man, I got to disengage that. Because, as men, we know where that could go.”

Mal’s J. Cole Comments

Mal says he recently crossed paths with J. Cole’s manager Ib and the Dreamville crew in LA and for the first time since the beef, Ib looked right at him and didn’t say a word

“This was the first time we’ve ever seen each other and never said what’s up to each other.”

Mal… https://t.co/q3fnBx4gsA pic.twitter.com/lwBDAIBqc9
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) September 25, 2026

For those unaware, Mal had called J. Cole’s “Love Yourz” rendition “performative,” specifically an Ohio show at which the Dreamville MC cried during the performance. The reason why Cole was emotional was because the family of a cancer patient he met through the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2017 was present. Mal later apologized for this J. Cole criticism.

Elsewhere, he had praise for Cole’s “The Fall-Off” tour following years of criticism over the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle. Hopefully Mal and Dreamville can reach an understanding after this debacle.

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Gimmie What I Ask – Song by BunnaB

Alexander Cole — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:02:34 +0000

BunnaB is an artist who has been on the rise as of late, and she is putting in the work to stay at the top of people’s minds. Overall, BunnaB has a unique voice, and her energetic raps are exciting. This is especially true on her newest song “Gimmie What I Ask,” in which she interpolates the nursery rhyme, “Do Your Ears Hang Low.” Between that and the club-inspired production, you are given a banger that showcases BunnaB’s personality and sense of humor.

Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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OTF Jam & Memo600 Trade Shots Over Snitching & OTF Loyalties

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:32:40 +0000

The Lil Durk trial has led to much conflict and debate concerning his OTF collective. Some of the men initially involved in the murder-for-hire indictment against him, namely OTF Jam and OTF Vonni, became witnesses for the prosecution. This led to snitching attacks and condemnations from the likes of Memo600, a Chicago rapper with strong bonds with The Voice and his affiliates. Now, there’s a social media flare-up between Memo and Jam while the latter deals with the fallout of Durk’s acquittal.

As caught by Akademiks TV on Twitter, Jam took to his Instagram Story to diss Memo. “Through everything that going on right naw i would still smack the s**t out a bih ahh n***a like memo600,” he wrote. “yo lil bih ahh was jus jumping out 2 story windows leaving yo homie behind getting chains took trying to get away from otf. yo ahh a lame you a over grown goofy telling people you [knew] me. i never seen you a day in my life only speak on me when i can reach you. dont speak on me when i cant touch you.”

Memo600 responded in a series of Instagram Stories of his own this week. Also, he posted an AI-generated image of OTF Jam being tangled up (and suspended by) toilet paper in a prison cell.

“IM STARTING TO THINK THIS [ninja emoji] JAM GETTING ALL HIS INFO OFF YOUTUBE,” Memo wrote. “I NEVA IN MY LIFE RAN FROM NO [ninja emoji]. ONE THING U CANT SAY BOUT ME IS IMA SNITCH OR A BIHHH YOU JUST SNITCHED ON FONEM AND GOT YOURSELF LIFE IN JAIL INSTEAD OF TAKING 3 YEARS CAUSE U COULDNT DO TIME FOR A PIPE CASE ON MY KIDS…. YOU GOT 80 MO YEARS TILL U SEE THE STREETS AGAIN & YOU WORKED ABOUT ME. THATS HOW I KNOW U WORKING WONT TRICK ME OUT MY SPOT…”

OTF Jam’s Sentence

Memo600 responds to OTF Jam dissing him https://t.co/V9D1q8x73o pic.twitter.com/mAWswnZenH
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) September 25, 2026

Also, he shared alleged IG DMs from Jam praising Memo’s realness. Memo600 argued OTF Jam is only dissing him because Memo “spoke facts” about his cooperation. “YALL BLOGS STEADY GIVING THIS [rat emoji] AIR TIME ON STEVE !” he wrote on his Instagram Story. In addition, Memo shared an AI-generated image of Jam in a prison cell.

OTF Jam received disses from other artists amid this trial, whether it’s within Chicago’s rap scene or beyond it. Jam might face life in prison for admitting to involvement in multiple murders, but he has not received a sentence yet. He initially faced three to four years for a federal gun charge. On the other hand, Memo600’s taunts towards other industry foes make this flare-up with Jam unsurprising.

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I Can’t – That Mexican OT featuring OC Chris

Alexander Cole — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:28:22 +0000

That Mexican OT has proven to be incredibly consistent over the last few years. On Friday, that consistency was back in full force on the new song “I Can’t” with OC Chris. This song is a bit of a rock and hip-hop crossover. It’s a song that definitely pays homage to the Southwest’s outlaw aesthetic. Meanwhile, the song also stays true to That Mexican OT’s signature sound. As for OC Chris, he delivers a dope verse on the song, and the chemistry really does shine through. For That Mexican OT fans, this will prove to be a must-listen effort.

Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Fireflies – Song by John Legend & Pharrell Williams

Alexander Cole — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:14:03 +0000

John Legend and Pharrell Williams are gearing up to drop Muse later this year. Firstly, we got the song “Daylight.” Today, we are getting a new track called “Fireflies.” This song contains some haunting piano and strings. It’s a stroke of genius from Pharrell, who gives John Legend a soundscape he seldom sings over. Of course, Legend’s vocals are simply fantastic on this song. This is typically the case for Legend, so no one should be surprised. That said, this song is another solid showcase from the two legends, and there is more on the horizon.

Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: Muse

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RichPhonks – EP by Che & Tezzus

Alexander Cole — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:09:25 +0000

Che and Tezzus are two artists who have certainly taken over the underground as of late. They have delivered some incredible songs and projects, and it was only a matter of time before they linked up for a project. On “RichPhonks,” they only delivered a two-track EP, but the feature from diamond* definitely helps beef things up. Both songs contain noisy instrumentals and some wild vocal performances. Two things that both artists are known for. The chemistry is natural, and one has to wonder if a full project of this could be on the way.

Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Tracklist for RichPhonks

Gourmet ft. diamond*
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