However, the NFL has yet to confirm anything. Typically, there is always some kind of announcement. An announcement that is paired with a visual or some kind of fun piece of media to create hype.

None of this has happened yet, and folks have questions. So much so that recently, Roger Goodell was at the annual NFL meetings where reporters were quick to ask him about the Jay-Z report. Goodell simply stated that nothing has been confirmed, at least not that he is aware of.

However, he didn’t deny the report, which is certainly a key element of this whole thing. Either way, Loren LoRosa provided the audio on The Breakfast Club this morning. This subsequently led to Charlamagne Tha God proclaiming just how relevant Hov truly is.

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Roger Goodell On Jay-Z

It is expected that if Jay-Z is the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, that he brings out people like Beyoncé, Eminem, and Alicia Keys. Some of his biggest hits are with these artists, and there are plenty of casual fans who will want to see those collaborations in action.

Either way, this is probably not what the NFL wanted. They would certainly have preferred to make this announcement on their own terms. Now, they must navigate public opinion and go through the process of making a decision all over again.

Do you think Jay-Z should be the performer? Let us know in the comments below.

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That said, John Legend has been dropping some singles, and so far, so good. In fact, on Thursday, he appeared on Joe & Jada. This has become one of the best platforms to preview your music. Fat Joe and Jadakiss always give you a warm and positive reaction, which then makes the music sound that much better. Their joy for the music is infectious, and it rubs off.

This was certainly the case as John Legend got to show off the new track, “Bodies On The Floor.” It is a song that just so happens to feature No Malice and Pusha T of Clipse. Given those features, you can imagine just how quality this all is.

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John Legend Teams Up With Pharrell And Clipse

Clipse’s comeback has been truly impressive to watch. They have been putting in the work, and their most recent album, Let God Sort Em Out, was one of the best of 2025. With that being said, it should come as no surprise that they would find their way onto a John Legend project.

With this new album dropping tonight, Legend fans are in for some great music. Pharrell’s production could be a positive or a negative, depending on how you feel about the producer these days. However, Legend remains one of the best vocalists out there, and we imagine he is going to bring his A-game.

Let us know what your expectations for the project are in the comments below.

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Ultimately, the podcast circuit has been filled with debates as of late. 7 PM in Brooklyn is no exception, as co-hosts Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide had a dialogue about Hov’s resume. While Kaz believes Jay-Z has an amazing catalog, he just isn’t sure it is the catalog for the Super Bowl.

Melo seems to disagree, as he notes that Jay-Z can bring out a plethora of big artists. Kaz also argued that Hov can’t tell a story and unite people like Bad Bunny did. However, Melo once again disagreed, noting how Jay can also bring out artists from various walks of life.

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Carmelo Anthony Debates Kaz

Co-host Monica McNutt also chimed in on the situation, taking a more neutral position. Ultimately, it’s impossible to say for sure what kind of performance Hov is going to put together. It will only be made clear once he is on that stage, and we get to watch it in the moment.

This debate between Kaz and Melo is the one that will continue to be had for weeks and months to come. The NFL has yet to confirm the recent reports, although one has to wonder if any of the parties involved are reconsidering.

The backlash has been loud, although this was also the case for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. We live in a polarized society, and this is further proof of that.

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There are some content creators who love to talk smack more than others. One of them is Cuffem, a Twitch streamer who came up thanks to his association with Adin Ross. He is known for being a troll, and he doesn’t take any prisoners in his commentary.

For instance, he once said that Ari Fletcher was only a popular livestreamer because of her body. These are comments that Fletcher was clearly made privy to, as she ended up pressing Cuffem while out at an event.

In the video below, Cuffem can be seen backstage when MoneyBagg Yo and Ari Fletcher walk by him. At first, things are cordial between him and MoneyBagg Yo. That is until Fletcher recognizes him and tells him what she really thinks. She then whispers something to the rapper, who simply says, “What did you say?”

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Cuffem Regrets His Decision

The entire confrontation didn’t last particularly long. In the end, Fletcher and MoneyBagg Yo went along their way, while Cuffem was left to reflect on the way he has spoken about people over the years.

If you are someone who watches livestreamers, you know that all too often, they talk crazy without any fear of consequences. In this instance, things could have gone a lot worse.

One has to wonder if streamers like Cuffem will consider this in the future. However, that would mean impacting their bottom lines.

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However, it appears that Kevin Gates is still dealing with his separation from Dreka Gates in court. According to TMZ, a judge ordered him to fork over a cut of the proceeds from his music sales to Dreka Gates. Bread Winner Alumni’s CFO Robert Bracy will run the Morgan Stanley account into which all the money needs to be deposited, while William Duerksen, a public accountant, has authorization for the account.

Dreka will get a huge chunk of money from this, $929,341.50, to be exact, for child support and spousal support. Additionally, she’s to receive another $150K. For attorney fees, her lawyers will get $125K, while her accountant receives $100K, and another $103K will be provided to a third-party mediation service.  

Meanwhile, Kevin will receive $538,798 upfront and $225,000 each month, beginning in October. 

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Kevin Gates & Dreka Separation

The former couple has been at odds over the past few years, and the fallout has spilled into the public eye. Kevin once alleged that Dreka stole money from him during their marriage, though her attorney referred to the claims as “completely false and fabricated.” She also accused Kevin of failing to support her and their children financially since 2021. Dreka asked for $70K in child support per month around that time.

We will keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Kevin Gates and Dreka. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Release Date: October 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Last Sipper

1. Letter 2 Myself (Intro)
2. Can’t Go To Truist
3. Racks No Visa
4. 004*005 ft Ken Carson
5. Ok Cool
6. Swagger Back
7. Can’t Lie ft. Rubberband OG
8. Paid 2 Pop It ft. Fatt Smaxk
9. Metro & Toad
10. 2 Cups ft. HXG
11. Spillin Out
12. Rich Together ft. Yung Wolf
13. Guwop Again
14. Scam The Bank ft. Hundoe Phat
15. Still Pourin Rain
16. Crazy Run (Outro)

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A Florida court served a notice to the trustee in charge of Dame’s bankruptcy, stating that the process was complete. Everlasting Films, LLC scored big as they claimed the exclusivity to worldwide rights to Dame’s life story. This also includes “100 hours of video content, photographs, and memorabilia,” and the rights to “an unreleased, in-development documentary/film project.”

Everlasting Films, LLC has been eyeing Dame Dash’s life rights for a minute, previously making a $37K bid early on in the process. However, if their deal ultimately falls through, there’s another person, Doug Peters, who also made a bid for upwards of $500K.

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Dame Dash Life Rights Have Been Auctioned

In August, Traci K. Stevenson, the trustee of Dame Dash’s bankruptcy, asked the court for permission to sell Dame’s life rights so the money could go to creditors. Even though Dame didn’t list his life rights as an asset when he filed for bankruptcy, Traci said it has “evident value in light of the Debtor’s public profile and his historical association with Roc-A-Fella Records and [Jay-Z].”

“[T]he monetization of an individual’s name, image, and likeness has become a well-established and actively regulated commercial market,” Stevenson wrote. “That market confirms that rights of this character — a person’s name, image, likeness, persona, and life narrative — are recognized as commercially valuable, transferable property, further supporting the Trustee’s business judgment that the Property is a marketable Estate asset appropriate for sale.”

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The sale is the second episode of StockX’s LISTED series, which started with an episode featuring former NBA player P.J. Tucker. Asking prices range from $600 to $50,000.

The biggest headline is a Kanye West x Nike Air 180. It was made around the time of The College Dropout and never released to the public.

Don C also included a one-of-one Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack that he designed himself. Two Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 samples are in the mix, along with the Carhartt x Eminem x Air Jordan 4.

There is a lot of luxury as well. Highlights include an NBA x Louis Vuitton leather jacket sample, Ye’s Louis Vuitton Jasper in white, and several Louis Vuitton x Supreme bags.

The sneaker side also has a Nike LeBron 9 Elite sample in volt, plus KAWS x Air Jordan 4s in grey and black. A Gucci x adidas shoulder bag rounds out the list.

Overall, it is a very mixed lineup. It covers sneakers, bags, and clothing, and it shows how Don C has been part of streetwear and luxury for a long time.

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Don C Sells Personal Collection StockX

Don C has been tied to this world since the beginning. He founded Just Don in 2011, and he also helped run RSVP Gallery with Virgil Abloh.

He has also been a longtime member of Kanye West’s inner circle, which explains why Ye pieces are in the sale.

Used sneaker sales are relatively new for StockX. The company launched StockX Listings earlier this year so people could buy and sell used sneakers and apparel, and this is a big showcase for that feature.

Overall for collectors, a sale like this is rare. Samples and one-of-ones almost never reach the open market, so it could set some new price marks.

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Release Date: October 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Story Of My Life

1. 8 LAWZ (feat. Glasses Malone)
2. MY NIA
3. AGAIN & AGAIN
4. DEAR NEIGHBORHOOD
5. EVERYDAY (feat. Conway the Machine)
6. IDC
7. THROWIN HANDS
8. JOURNEY
9. SOUL FOOD (feat. Dave East)
10. PISTOLS & PALM TREES
11. ON GO (feat. Pete Rock)
12. HOW THE ENEMY LIE
13. RUN IT UP (feat. B-Real)
14. WE BEEN BACC HERE B4
15. N THE MIXX
16. ALL CHROME
17. HIGH LIKE (feat. Brotha Lynch Hung)
18. HUBCITY (feat. Jay Worthy)
19. REMEMBER US
20. THE STORY OF MY LIFE

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Release Date: October 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Ghost Of The Past, Present and Future Vol. 1

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