As for the tour, according to HipHop-N-More, it’ll kick off in Albany, New York, on May 24 and feature a total of 26 shows. They’ll travel to Washington, D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Boston, and more cities across North America before wrapping up in Buffalo, New York, on July 3.

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French Montana & Max B Collaborations

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The news comes after French Montana and Max B previously teamed up this year on the project, Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos. While speaking with Revolt, at the time, Max B compared working with French Montana to the “Power Rangers.” He explained: “When Voltron comes together… the Power Rangers, it’s like you need all them pieces to form the big s**t. So, it was just excitement, just getting back with bro. We could just sit down and listen to beats and vibe out, and y’all got this 3.5 [mixtape]. Y’all got some s**t.” Their work together comes after Max B’s release from prison in November 2025.

French Montana & Max B Tour Dates

• May 24 – Albany, NY
• May 27 – Washington, DC
• May 28 – Richmond, VA
• May 29 – Raleigh, NC
• May 30 – Charlotte, NC
• June 1 – Atlanta, GA
• June 3 – Jacksonville, FL
• June 4 – Miami, FL
• June 6 – New Orleans, LA
• June 7 – Houston, TX
• June 8 – Dallas, TX
• June 10 – Phoenix, AZ
• June 11 – Anaheim, CA
• June 12 – Las Vegas, NV
• June 14 – Los Angeles, CA
• June 15 – San Francisco, CA
• June 18 – Denver, CO
• June 19 – Omaha, NE
• June 20 – St. Louis MS
• June 21 – Chicago, IL
• June 22 – Detroit, MI
• June 24 – Cincinnati, OH
• June 26 – Rochester, NY
• June 27 – Allentown, PA
• June 28 – Boston, MA
• July 3 – Buffalo, NY

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“Twenty years is a lifetime in this business, and I’m proud of the work John and I did together that was rooted in creativity, trust, love, and ambition,” Stiklorius said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m energized by what’s ahead for both of us as I pass the music management baton to Jay Brown at ROC Nation. I continue to be John’s partner in the many for-profit and non-profit ventures we built together and John’s biggest champion.”

He has yet to officially announce the move and was still with Stiklorius as recently as last month. In February, Stiklorius discussed working with Legend during a panel discussion for a Global Citizen event. She is still representing several high-profile artists at Friends at Work, including Charlie Puth, The National, and more.

As for Roc Nation, they represent a plethora of popular celebrities, including Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Clipse, Lil Uzi Vert, and Megan Thee Stallion, among others. They also have a sports management division that rosters a number of successful athletes as well.

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John Legend Tour Dates

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While there hasn’t been an official announcement from Legend, Roc Nation did share a picture of him performing on his A Night of Songs & Stories tour on Instagram on Monday. Legend kicked off the tour on March 18 with a show at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. Over the next two months, he’ll be performing in Birmingham, Charleston, Virginia Beach, Newark, Portland, and more cities.

“I’m excited to bring A Night of Songs & Stories back – just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs. This is one of my favorite things to do; there’s something really special about these nights,” Legend said of the tour in a statement on Instagram.

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Yesterday (March 30), he even took to Instagram to share a photo of himself in front of a police station. In his caption, he vowed to have the 34-year-old thrown back in jail. “I promise you Jeffery going back to jail for probation violation!,” he wrote.

Young Thug was arrested in May of 2022 on RICO charges. He spent roughly 2.5 years behind bars before accepting a plea deal. He was later sentenced to time served plus 15 years of probation.

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Ralo Reacts To Young Thug & Charleston White Beef

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White’s post arrives shortly after another one of Young Thug’s foes, Ralo, shared his thoughts on his alleged run-in.

“Wise men don’t start fights that they can’t win,” he declared in a post on his Instagram Story. “Some sht you just gotta walk pass. Only ah damn fool would publicly push up on Charleston White and yawl know how he coming. The man Charleston White is a gangsta worst nightmare fr. Cuz yawl gone play crazy and he gone send yawl straight to the crazy house fr…”

“Y’all can say I talk too much, but one thing I know is what to say and what not to say,” he continued. “And I know who to f**k with and who not to f**k with. Every real street n***a across the globe know not to f**k with Charleston White. Y’all supposed to stay out of that man’s way, you damn fool.”

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Now, The Mercury News reports that EBK Jaaybo could face some serious prison time for his alleged involvement. Back in 2025, the Stockton rapper was arrested after a traffic stop. During the stop, officers discovered marijuana, pills, $8K cash, and a machine-gun-converted Glock in the vehicle. He was charged with possession of a gun by a person with a felony history, transporting a firearm across state lines while under indictment, and possession of a machine gun in furtherance of drug trafficking. In June, EBK Jaaybo pleaded not guilty to his charges.

Recently, he was hit with new charges for allegedly being in possession of the gun used to carry out DreamLlifeRizzy’s shooting. As a result, he could be sentenced to over 30 years behind bars.

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EBK Jaaybo Legal Issues

At the time of writing, EBK Jaaybo’s team has not publicly addressed this latest development in his case.

Despite EBK Jaaybo’s legal woes, he appears to have done his best to keep his music career afloat. Last year, he was part of the 2025 XXL Freshman Class alongside artists like Ray Vaughn, BabyChiefDoit, Eem Triplin, ian, 1900Rugrat, Samara Cyn, YTB Fatt, GELO, and more. He was arrested on his way to the shoot, however, prompting him to deliver his freestyle while in custody at the Pope County Detention Center in Russellville, Arkansas.

He’s released various singles since then, making it clear that he doesn’t plan on giving up even under the difficult circumstances. These singles include “Fly Swatter,” “Load Em Up,” “5K,” “I’m Coming,” and “Someone You Love,” among others. He also released a full-length album last May, Don’t Trust Me. It features appearances from the likes of EBK Pig, EBK Leebo, and VonOff1700.

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“PLEASE WELCOME @MissNunnNatalie TO HER FIRST EVER FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE,” the organization wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “i’m cancelling da bnb gang i’m being so deadass i don’t even wanna go anymore,” one user replied. Another added: “Yall just shouldn’t have added anyone. Reliving the amount of ass this lineup is. Summer smash gonna make yall look like a real underground festival lmao.” One more wrote: “Who? You know the summer smash lineup is actually gonna be good right?”

Nunn ended up confirming the news in a video message on Instagram. “What’s up you guys? It’s your favorite baddie, Natalie Nunn. In Orlando, it’s going down May 8th through the 10th. Y’all better get your tickets. Rolling Loud, yes,” she said. “Your girl, the baddiest baddie, doing what I want, is going to be hitting the stage at Rolling Loud so I need y’all to get your tickets right now. We’re gonna be at the Camping World Stadium.”

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Who Is Performing At Rolling Loud?

Outside of Natalie Nunn, Rolling Loud has already announced several high-profile artists for the lineup. They include Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, and NBA YoungBoy as headliners with other performers including Chief Keef, Destroy Lonely, Sexyy Red, EsDeeKid, FakeMink, Nettspend, PlaqueBoyMax, and more.

“This lineup is a statement,” Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud’s co-founder, said in a press release back in January. “Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Don Toliver each represent different forces shaping hip-hop right now, and bringing them together for our only U.S. festival of 2026 felt intentional.”

Rolling Loud will be kicking off on May 8 and will run through May 10. Tickets for the event went on sale, earlier this year. A three-day, general admission ticket cost $249 USD.

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With that being said, Cam Newton caught a lot of flak for bringing Jason Whitlock on his show. Newton is Smith’s colleague at ESPN, and some felt that this was a sign of disloyalty. Ryan Clark made that clear on social media. While Newton had on Whitlock to discuss his own personal history with the commentator, things did devolve when Stephen A. was brought up.

Last week, Smith addressed Whitlock, claiming that he was going to make a GoFundMe. He even threw some cash on the ground to embarrass Whitlock. This week, Smith was back to talk about the situation, especially in light of Clark’s call-out of Newton. As you can imagine, the latest comments from Smith were mostly directed at Newton, who is still feeling the fallout of his interview.

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Stephen A. Smith On Cam Newton

Surprisingly, Smith doesn’t seem to be very upset with Newton. He understands that the content game reigns supreme these days. Furthermore, he feels as though it was fair for Newton to want to hash things out with Whitlock, someone he has some history.

Smith subsequently went on to say that the discussion about himself was a natural progression, and he doesn’t blame Newton for broaching the subject. Whitlock said how he feels, and Smith has smoke for him as opposed to his colleague. It is a measured response for Smith, who is known for mostly being upset with whoever slights him in the smallest ways possible.

The ESPN legend is certainly in an interesting spot right now. He has a blossoming political career and has been looking to branch out from the sports world. Whether or not any of his political aspirations are successful is something that remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, we are sure this beef with Whitlock will persist until the end of time.

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From there, things took a turn for the worse, as Renner proceeded to allege that Washington hasn’t seen their son since May of 2025. She asked Alisah to “grant [their] BD some time” with the child.

Alisah fired back with full force, accusing Renner of being pregnant and begging her boo for grocery money.

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Brittany Renner & Alisah Chanel Drama

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“If it’s not PJ coming to get him you decline, which is weird because don’t you have a man? Let’s also not act like you didn’t just have a lawyer chasing him all around town,” she wrote. “You steady watching me and what I do but my platform actually generates income from posting these ‘gifts.’ What about you? You should probably try it being that you were just begging my husband for $150 in groceries even though you get child support!”

“We tried to get him clothes and you declined when it’s only hurting him,” she continued. “So please don’t get on this internet unless you gone tell the whole truth! It’s been 5 years can we let this bitterness go already? Lastly, the only time you’re relevant is when you mention my husband hence the post! If you trying to pop it fr you have my number.”

The drama didn’t stop there, however. The two women continued to go back and forth on their Instagram Stories, with Renner demanding receipts for Alisah’s visitation allegations. At the time of writing, Washington has not commented on the feud publicly.

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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Fade To Black” will be released on April 13th, 2026.

The sneaker world has never forgotten that night. Now, two weeks out, the Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Fade to Black” is coming back to mark the decade anniversary.

This is not a casual retro. Every detail on this shoe ties directly to that final game. The date “4.13.16” is printed on the heel tab in gold. Also the insole carries Kobe’s signature alongside the Roman numeral XI. A commemorative card ships with the shoe, laying out the full story in Kobe’s own words. Nike did not rush this one.

The “Fade to Black” colorway originally released in 2016 as a tribute to Kobe’s retirement. It sold out immediately and has commanded serious resale value ever since.

A decade later, demand will be just as fierce. Kobe’s fanbase has only grown since his passing in 2020. Every release tied to his legacy carries emotional weight that few other sneakers can match.

This is one of the most significant Nike releases of 2026. It is a Kobe shoe, tied to his greatest final act, dropping on the exact tenth anniversary. Mark April 13th on your calendar and be ready.

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Kobe 11 “Fade To Black”

The Kobe 11 Elite “Fade to Black” is built entirely in black Flyknit, one of the lightest and most breathable constructions Nike has ever used on a basketball shoe. The upper wraps the foot like a second skin.

Also a gold swoosh sits prominently on the lateral side, providing the only real contrast against the all-black build. Gold accents carry through to the heel branding and insole details, tying the commemorative elements together cohesively.

The midsole and outsole run in matching black, further keeping the silhouette low and streamlined. It is an understated shoe that lets its story do the talking. That story is one of the greatest in sports history.

Also the retail price of the Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Fade To Black” will be $200 when they are released.

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In the United States, the entire top 10 of the songs chart belongs to Kanye West, while Raye’s “I Know You’re Hurting” is the only other track to land inside the top 10 globally.

When Kurrco shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), fans praised West in the replies. “That’s a strong debut, shows the anticipation was real,” one user wrote. Another added: “him & Drake are literally the juggernauts of hip hop no doubt at all.” The remark comes after Drake broke the record for being the hip-hop artist with the most albums on the Billboard 200 chart simultaneously. He currently has 10 albums within the top 200 spots.

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The distribution company that Kanye West worked with on Bully, Gamma, previously described the album’s first day on Spotify as one of the biggest of the year. They did so in a post on Instagram while debunking a report from Chart Data, which claimed Bully only earned 33.2 million streams.

“Since they are giving a partial view, we’ll share a more accurate one,” the company’s post read. “BULLY did close to 50M in its first full day at Spotify. That would make it one of the biggest first weeks of the year on Spotify alongside BTS and Harry Styles, and the biggest hip-hop release of the year on Spotify far exceeding J. Cole. ‘Father’ did 4.1M streams on Spotify in its first full day globally.”

Kanye West’s Los Angeles Concert

Kanye West released Bully on Saturday, following months of delays. It features collaborations with Travis Scott, André Troutman, CeeLo Green, Don Toliver, and Peso Pluma. Later this week, West will be performing his first concert in Los Angeles since 2021. That event is scheduled at SoFi Stadium.

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BULLY was streamed on Spotify over 30 million times in its first day, marking the strongest hip-hop debut of 2026 so far. It’s expected to move between 250K and 275K album-equivalent units in its first week, with 100K coming from pure sales.

Ye previewed BULLY at a listening party in Los Angeles shortly before the release. It features Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Nine Vicious, CeeLo Green, Ty Dolla $ign, André Troutman, and more.

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Kanye West Wireless Festival

New music isn’t all that Ye is getting attention for these days, however. Earlier this week, it was also announced that the Chicago rapper will be headlining all three days of London’s Wireless Festival in July. It will be his first performance in the UK in over a decade, and tickets go on sale on April 8. Additional performers will be announced in the coming months.

The release of Bully comes just weeks after Ye took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to apologize for his problematic past. He attributed his hateful tirades to his bipolar disorder, revealing that he’s since gotten professional help.

“I lost touch with reality,” he admitted. “Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret.”

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