“People so scared to talk these days. They would rather run to the internet trying to go public with a screenshot,” he wrote on X in response to @2Cool2Blog reposting Yung Bleu’s Instagram Story.

The text exchange between the two saw Vlad reaching out before Bleu responded with a $50,000 fee for an interview. Bleu shared his YouTube analytics, stating that his numbers have been great even without an interview, while also mentioning the tension between Vlad and Boosie. 

“Lol I didn’t hit you about an interview. Just wanted to have a conversation about our past issues and take responsibility for the things I said in the past,” he said.

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DJ Vlad Vs. Bleu

However, Bleu suggested that Vlad wanted to get him on his YouTube channel to try and further his beef with Boosie. “U def wanted a interview so I can go talk about Boosie cuz yall at odds,” he wrote. “I’m just letting u know u woulda sent thar I was gone block your numbers soons it hit.” 

Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time Bleu’s accused Vlad of trying to create further friction between himself and Boosie. A few years ago, Bleu addressed both Boosie and Vlad in a song titled “Reading The Room,” where he rapped, “These n****s ain’t talking to me they talking to Vlad / Before you do another sit down, show ’em your badge.”

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The transcripts themselves aren’t going to be available until early 2027, and the process for the appeal can take up to a year and a half to reach the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Kewon White was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Mo3 without the possibility of parole. His appellate attorneys, Grace Shin and Niles Illich, will receive the transcripts once available. Shin explained to Fox4News that it doesn’t guarantee a new trial, but it does provide an opportunity to find some sort of issue that can help their client. 

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Yella Beezy Trial In Mo3 Killing

The motion for appeal ties directly to Yella Beezy’s case. The rapper’s trial has ultimately been pushed back from its initial start date in September 2026, partially due to court transcripts, along with issues related to the availability of expert witnesses during the trial.

Prosecutors allege that Yella Beezy paid White $40,000 for the hit on MO3, who was ambushed and shot on I-35E while driving on the freeway. They said that bank records suggest that he pulled out $40,000 after MO3 was shot and killed, once White became irritated for not receiving his payment.

Beezy’s trial is now looking like it will begin at the end of October 2026 at the earliest, though that can also change. We will keep you posted on any further updates regarding the case. 

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During the promo run for their joint album, Quavo and Takeoff did a Colors performance of “Hotel Lobby.” It subsequently became one of the biggest and most iconic Colors performances of all time.

Now, the performance is going viral again four years after the fact. However, the reasoning behind the virality is a bit more nefarious, as it involves AI and a whole lot of unfunny edits. Essentially, people are replacing Quavo and Takeoff with a bevy of different pop culture figures. The song remains the same, which begs the question: what is the joke here?

Quavo is now acknowledging the trend, as he took to X, making sure people know that he Takeoff are the originators.

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Quavo Acknowledges Hotel Lobby Trend

Below, you can find some of the edits that have gone viral, or at the very least, demonstrate what this trend looks like. If one thing is for certain, it is that AI has improved exponentially over the last little while.

We personally don’t really find any of this that amusing. There is no joke, and it is just another excuse for people to waste previous resources on AI slop that serves nobody.

It also just cheapens Quavo and Takeoff’s contributions, as people divorce them from the original video. Hopefully, this just leads to people running up the streams for “Hotel Lobby,” which by every metric is, in fact, a great song.

Let us know what you think of this trend in the comments below.

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Release Date: September 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from It’s The Summer

Huh, huh, Hellcat can’t stop cryin’ (Cryin’)
Chrome Heart, can’t stop buyin’ (I can’t)
Old drank, can’t go buy this (I can’t)
She wanna give her love to me, ma just can’t stop lyin’

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Release Date: September 17, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: I Heard You Paint Houses Too?!

Quotable Lyrics from 2012

Bullet in my neck, paralysed my face, bells palsy
Baby mom went through my phone, she seen Chanel calling
Screaming on me, downstair neighbours calling 12 on me
Used to serve ’em off the porch, I kept my scale on me

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While Joe Budden still appears to have smoke for Mal, he has floated the idea of bringing Farrell back on the show. Budden even showed support to his former co-host when he suffered a stroke while out at the Jay-Z pop-up in Brooklyn.

However, Farrell appears to have issues with QueenzFlip, who is one of the newer co-hosts on Budden’s podcast. When QueenzFlip first got to the Joe Budden Podcast, he would call Rory and Mal “suckers.” Well, Farrell never forgot that, and he made sure to let Flip know.

During what appears to be a QueenzFlip livestream from inside the club, Rory walks into the frame and continuously asks, “we were suckers right?” Flip appeared confused at first, and when Farrell walked away, he decided to go back over and continue the confrontation.

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Rory Farrell & QueenzFlip Hash It Out

Flip didn’t really have an answer for Farrell, although eventually, the camera turned away and the clip cut off. It is unclear how the argument ended, or if both parties were eventually able to resolve their issue.

If one thing is for certain, it is that Joe Budden is going to want to talk about this on the next episode of his podcast. This kind of interpersonal beef is the kind of stuff he lives for.

Meanwhile, Farrell will potentially discuss it on New Rory & Mal. We imagine Mal is proud of his friend for sticking up for him, especially when he could have chosen to leave it alone.

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Subsequently, Cardi and Okoye were seen outside of the event, and it appeared as though they were flirting with one another. This then led to dating rumors, with Okoye’s exes coming out of the woodwork to declare him a cheater.

Since that time, updates surrounding Cardi B and Okoye have been few and far between. It would have been easy to assume whatever they had going on had fizzled out, and now, they were simply doing their own thing. However, that all changed this week as Livebitez posted a photo of Cardi B and Okoye in Italy together.

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Cardi B & Maduka Okoye Reunite

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Once again, there is very little information surrounding this alleged relationship. Cardi B has not confirmed anything, and neither has Okoye. Instead, the two continue to be spotted together, and all fans can do is speculate on what’s going on here.

Interestingly enough, just last week, Cardi B went on a rant about Offset and how she has no intention of ever sleeping with him again. These comments came after some blogs on Twitter ran with the idea that she was secretly sleeping with her ex-husband.

As for Okoye, he has remained quiet throughout this entire process. He understands that Cardi B is a big star, and he doesn’t appear interested in getting involved in the social media mess of it all.

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Recently, Fletcher revealed that she and MoneyBagg Yo were planning on getting married. She had even set a tentative date of 2027 for the two to tie the knot. However, it now appears as though they have opted to speed up the process and get married now.

On Instagram, Fletcher posted a set of images, with the first showcasing her and MoneyBagg Yo in traditional Muslim clothing. According to The Shade Room, all of this confirms that the two have actually gotten married. Meanwhile, the two were also in Las Vegas to celebrate MoneyBagg’s birthday as he turns 35.

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MoneyBagg Yo & Ari Fletcher Tie The Knot

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“In every lifetime, I’d find you. Happy birthday my love,” Fletcher wrote on Instagram. This was subsequently followed up with various nice messages from friends and fans. Many said the couple looked great, while others congratulated them on their marriage.

The couple is clearly feeling the love right now, and it’s always nice to see these relationships survive the internet age. With rumors and gossip spreading everywhere, sometimes couples aren’t able to make it through the fire. That has certainly not been the case with these two.

In the midst of this, we patiently await some new music from MoneyBagg Yo, who has consistently been one of Memphis’ best artists over the last decade. Perhaps his newfound marriage could inspire him to get in the studio and give us a new project.

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As for Lil Durk, he is still behind bars as he faces another trial, this time for the VICAR charge, which alleges he ran a criminal enterprise. This trial was supposed to begin in a couple of weeks from now. However, the prosecution simply isn’t ready yet, and the trial has subsequently been delayed.

Durk is set to undergo a bond hearing on November 5, and it is here that he will find out if he can at least be released from jail until his trial takes place. Meanwhile, commentators like DJ Akademiks have predicted that he won’t get bond, while Bradford Cohen believes he will.

Speaking of Akademiks, during a livestream last night, the commentator said that he believes the feds are working extra hard on this VICAR case. Ak suggests that they are upset with losing the murder-for-hire case, and at least want Durk to spend 10 years in prison.

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DJ Akademiks Weighs In On Lil Durk’s Second Trial

He even went so far as to say that the authorities are “scrambling and scraping” in order to get the case as airtight as possible. At this time, the prosecution has not let on to its legal strategy in this upcoming trial. Moreover, there is no concrete date yet, which has certainly created some uncertainty.

The VICAR charge also comes with a lengthy prison sentence, which means Durk’s legal defense will need to be just as stout as it was a few weeks ago. There are no guarantees, and the artist’s life is very clearly at stake.

This is a developing story that we will be sure to keep you updated on.

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Black covers most of the upper, paired with a bright blue toe box and heel panel. A white Swoosh cuts through the design in Travis Scott’s signature reversed look, and it’s over “Cactus Jack/Fragment” text along the sides. Also a cream midsole and matching blue outsole round out the build.

This isn’t the same colorway from the original 2021 release. That version leaned on a lighter Sail and vibrant blue color-blocking, making this new pair a clear change in tone.

Fujiwara wore the shoes casually while out in public, pairing them with an all-black outfit rather than treating the moment like a formal reveal. That minimal approach fits his usual style of dropping sneaker news without much fanfare at all.

No release details have surfaced for this specific colorway yet. Given Fujiwara’s history of casually debuting rare samples, it’s unclear whether this stays a personal exclusive or eventually reaches retail.

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Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Sample

The original Travis Scott x Fragment Air Jordan 1 collection dropped back in 2021, following an Air Jordan 1 High release earlier that same summer. Both pairs quickly became some of the most sought-after Jordan 1 releases in recent memory.

That three-way partnership blended Fujiwara’s minimalist design language with Travis Scott’s more disruptive, deconstructed style. The result became an instant grail among collectors, still commanding high resale prices years later.

Fujiwara has continued teasing potential follow-ups since then, occasionally surfacing in unreleased samples tied to the same collaboration. Each sighting reignites conversation around whether a true sequel is actually coming.

For now, fans will have to settle for photos like this one. Given the demand surrounding the original release, any confirmed follow-up would likely become one of the year’s biggest sneaker stories.

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