This follows the Philly MC blasting the commentator in new videos on social media. He also challenged him to go live together, which DJ Akademiks was not having at all.

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Akademiks later posted a screenshot of Meek trying to get on a call with him via Instagram to no avail.

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Also, he not only responded to the rapper on stream, but also in other social media videos. Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have a long beef history, so this back-and-forth should come as no surprise.

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Meek Mill & DJ Akademiks Beef

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For those unaware, the root of all this is how Meek blasted Akademiks for his Lil Durk trial coverage, accusing him of platforming detractors like 6ix9ine. Ironically, though, Tekashi had accused Ak of “going hard” for Durk. So all of this media debate and Internet speculation is having everyone face the scrutiny of both sides of the case, whether it’s those supporting the Chicago rapper’s not guilty verdict or condemning it.

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Meek Mill previously commented on Lil Durk’s trial and caused controversy for referring to him as an “innocent kid.” Many folks thought the comment was tone-deaf and absolving Durk of any accountability, even if they didn’t have to think he was guilty to reach this conclusion.

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On the other hand, DJ Akademiks came up in the Lil Durk trial, specifically via his interview with the rapper. While prosecutors attempted to paint the conversation as an admission to murder-for-hire, jurors did not buy it. The judge in the case also expressed sympathy for Akademiks’ anger at coming up in this way in court.

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With all this in mind, we doubt Ak’s conflict with Meek and their adjacent or direct debates about the Lil Durk situation will end anytime soon. It’s an online war of words, and both men are happy to keep the animosity up until one, the other, or both call it quits.

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Authorities reportedly booked him into a Broward County jail, and his bond amount reportedly appears at $0, according to Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram. Charleston will reportedly remain on bail until a judge reviews his case and decides whether or not to set an official bond. A trial is reportedly pending.

Charleston White, a well-known social media provocateur, currently has a comedy show scheduled in Naples for next Wednesday (September 16). We will see if this impacts the timeline or if he resolves these legal matters in a way that will allow him to perform.

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Charleston White Arrested

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As for the controversial commentator’s alleged victim, the woman goes by @realkaypretty on Instagram. She accused him of abuse and showed pictures of alleged injuries, also including photos of a broken door, a broken cabinet, and a broken window.

“Ive stayed quiet long enough. Today 12th of September, 2026 Charleston White woke me up after he already beat me up the night before with a punch to the face calling me a b***h,” the woman alleged. “Saying I’m worthless and trying to throw me out of the house that we stay together at. I have a lot to say about Charleston, from abusing me physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, to stealing my money, my jewelry, my clothes, my bags. He has disrespected me for the last time and I won’t stand for it anymore. I hope he gets what he deserves and rots in jail.”

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We will see how White responds to this situation, if at all. Elsewhere, Charleston White will continue stirring the pot in hip-hop and beyond.

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This marks the colorway’s first return since 2017. Black leather covers the base of the shoe throughout. Royal Blue hits the toe box, heel panel, Swoosh, and outsole for that classic two-tone contrast.

Unlike the 2017 pair, which used tumbled leather, this version switches to a smoother finish. That change brings it closer to the original 1985 build. A white midsole rounds out the rest of the design.

The real standout here is the special packaging. It features a young Michael Jordan wearing the “Royal” AJ1 alongside a matching Jordan Flight suit. That imagery dates back more than 35 years, based on one of his most recognizable early Nike shoots.

Jordan never actually wore this colorway during an NBA game. Even so, it’s been one of the more respected original Air Jordan 1 options among collectors.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal”

“Royal” has never gotten the same love as “Bred” or “Chicago,” but real heads know it belongs in that same conversation. It dates back to 1985, the same year Jordan first laced up with Nike. Quietly, it’s held its own for four decades.

Also the same colorway already got a redo back in 2023 through the “Reimagined”, done in suede instead of leather. Those pairs are sitting well under retail on the resale market right now, which makes this smooth-leather comeback feel like more of a proper redo.

Jordan Brand’s clearly on a kick lately, digging back into the colorways tied to MJ’s earliest Nike years. “Royal” slots right into that run. Pairing it with archival packaging like this is the kind of detail that makes a release feel less like a routine retro and more like an actual moment.

AJ1 hype has cooled off a bit these days and that’s not the worst thing. It clears room for a true OG colorway like this one to actually get its due instead of getting buried under hype-driven noise.

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The outlets have different reports when it comes to when this shooting occurred, but reports indicate it happened between 4AM and 6AM local time. However, these reports do not identify the victim as the drill rapper, and did not provide any more information about what happened.

After this news broke, other outlets like DJ Vlad and Rolling Loud paid tribute to Q50 on social media, and alleged audio clips of the police dispatch surfaced online. According to the Chicago Police Department, the 22-year-old victim of the shooting was sitting in the driver’s seat of a car when two other cars pulled up next to him and multiple assailants shot at him. He was shot in the shoulder and chest and died at the scene, police reportedly relayed amid a homicide investigation.

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BloodHound Q50 Shooting

To be clear, neither law enforcement nor medical officials have officially confirmed the identity of the victim. Alleged dispatch audio allegedly shows an officer spelling out BloodHound Q50’s real name, Mikquale Cooper, while responding to the shooting.

There are a few fake responses circulating online concerning this incident as fans debate about the veracity of these reports and the dynamic of the Chicago drill scene. After multiple hip-hop outlets have covered the tragedy, now fans await official confirmation.

BloodHound Q50 had been dropping new music this year, such as his appearance on the Mozzy and EST Gee album NOT A CHANCE IN HELL. Sadly, he had been hit with other violent attacks before, which he later responded to online.

We will see when law enforcement and medical authorities officially confirm this news. Also, they are reportedly in the process of a homicide investigation, as they did not announce any suspects or arrests at press time. Now, the hip-hop world is in mourning after losing another bright star in the making.

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Cream tumbled leather covers most of the upper here. That gives way to a rich brown mudguard wrapping the lower half of the shoe. It’s a warm, seasonal color combination built specifically for fall.

Metallic brown eyelets add a bit of shine against all that cream and brown. A lighter pull tab and contrasting midfoot plate help break up the darker sections. Nothing about the build strays from the classic Air Jordan 12 shape and blocking.

This pair actually leaked earlier under a different name entirely. The earlier details had it labeled “Eggnog” before Jordan Brand settled on “Fireside” instead. The cream and brown concept stuck around even as the nickname changed.

Anticipation for this release has been building for a while now. The “Eggnog” mockups already had sneakerheads talking well before official images ever surfaced. Once the finished shoe leaked, that interest only grew stronger heading into October.

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Air Jordan 12 “Fireside”

“Fireside” is one of several colorways Jordan Brand is rolling out for the holiday season. It joins releases like the Air Jordan 5 “Halloween” and Air Jordan 14 “Forest Green” on a packed October calendar. Jordan Brand previewed the full slate together during a recent New York Fashion Week showcase.

The colorway is also pretty similar to the cream and brown mix to SoleFly’s “Cafecito” Air Jordan 12 from 2024. The similarities are hard to miss at first glance. Still, the lighter upper and different placement of the darker sections give “Fireside” its own identity.

Holiday-themed Jordan releases have leaned into different approaches over the years. Some go in on seasonal graphics, while others, like this one, keep things more subtle. “Fireside” clearly falls into that quieter, more wearable category.

With October shaping up to be a loaded month for Jordan Brand, this release adds another solid option to an already stacked lineup.

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“Against all odds, we’re stronger together,” he wrote. “Allah doesn’t make mistakes. I feel all the love and positive energy. Now let me be free to help save our kids and bring unity back to our communities. I couldn’t have made it this far without my family, my lawyers, and supporters. [open hands emoji] Freedom. Freedom. Freedom.”

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Quinn Cook Celebrates Lil Durk Verdict

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The caption joined a photo of Lil Durk’s legal team, including lawyers Brian Steel and Drew Findling. They have represented huge hip-hop stars before and have big wins under their belts, such as Steel’s work in the YSL RICO case. Findling, on the other hand, recently received an OTF chain from NBA star Quinn Cook, as caught by Rap on IG.

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The Voice’s legal team also includes Marissa Goldberg, Christy O’Connor, and others who helped secure the jury’s not guilty verdict. His codefendants OTF Dede and Browneyez received convictions for stalking charges, but not the murder-for-hire ones.

As for what’s next for Lil Durk, his trail on racketeering and firearm-related charges will begin on October 5 of this year, if everything goes according to the current schedule. The court previously severed these charges from the Los Angeles murder-for-hire case. They reportedly relate to a 2022 Chicago murder and a 2019 Atlanta shooting, and prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to clash over bond possibilities ahead of October.

Elsewhere, hip-hop is reacting to Lil Durk’s trial in celebratory and dismissive ways, with allies like Young Thug and enemies like 6ix9ine having a field day in either direction. It’s been a long road to get to this point, and though it’s not over yet, this was a massive win for Durk. We will see if he finds freedom soon or if the upcoming trial yields punishment.

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Charleston was on a phone call with Akademiks while the commentator and reporter was on a livestream, as caught by his affiliate Instagram page. White said he was furious over the results, and pointed the finger at Ak.

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“You the reason he got away,” he remarked, with Akademiks pushing back. “When the judge brought that s**t up and you said that s**t was a script, you the one f***ed this s**t up. You the reason for the f**k-up. You know how many victims you done hurt ’cause of that? Until you came and gave a public statement… The jury didn’t need nothing… Before you said what you said, and the jury convened, and the judge had to throw your name up in it, and they said they was wrong, up until that point, you was the evidence they needed and had to convict him. Then you came with that bulls**t. You saved that n***a life.

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Charleston White brought up Lul Pab’s family and claimed Ak should be “ashamed” of himself. Hollywood Unlocked also caught his social media video in reaction to the verdict.

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DJ Akademiks & Lil Durk

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For those unaware, what Charleston White seemed to refer to was how DJ Akademiks’ interview with Lil Durk came up in the trial. Judge Michael Fitzgerald said he understands why Akademiks was mad about this, as he never asked to be part of the trial.

On the other hand, Charleston White’s previous commentary on Lil Durk’s trial shows he was on the prosecution’s side as far as what he thought Durk did and what outcome he wanted to see. Now, debates and controversies are flowing quickly around this situation.

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“I know some grown men that sit around and whine like entitled b***hes,” he wrote. “I always been a go getter never felt like nobody owed me nothing. And My heart got a on and off switch [knife emoji].” There’s no further context to the post, and nothing else on social media that gives any inkling as to what this could be about.

Still, fans who saw No Jumper‘s coverage of the post on IG had plenty of possible theories. Some of them just agree with Savage or called him out for being born in the U.K., which is irrelevant to the other theories they espoused.

Some folks felt like he may be talking about Young Thug, whereas one commenter brought up Ralo’s name without context. We doubt the Atlanta artist will clarify any of this, but folks still want to dig in.

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21 Savage & Lil Durk

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If folks entertain the Thugger theory, then this might refer to Young Thug recently claiming credit for the not guilty verdict of Lil Durk in his murder-for-hire trial. Many folks criticized Thug for the comments, and the expressions timed right around 21’s post. But given their collaborative history, it seems unlikely that this is a shot.

Elsewhere, 21 Savage celebrated Lil Durk’s verdict on Instagram just hours before this IG Story post. He uploaded a picture of the two and joined many other MCs expressing joy over the jury’s decision.

In fact, 21 Savage reportedly assisted with Lil Durk’s legal bills amid this process. It’s a celebratory moment for this wide circle of collaborators, which makes a shot at any one of them (including Thug) seem unlikely. Maybe it’s just a random message only meant for whoever might’ve annoyed him behind closed doors.

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On Twitter, Meek went on a wild rant and claimed Ak perpetuates hip-hop beefs, exploits successful Black men from the streets, and has spotlit 6ix9ine’s trolling of Lil Durk in ways prejudicial to the Chicago MC. His comments also brought up the commentator’s recent grooming scandal involving a young teenager on stream, Akademiks’ references to Meek concerning Diddy and Big U’s cases, and accused Ak of being a rapist.

Also, the Philly MC said he will start streaming to combat DJ Akademiks, even threatening to go to his house. There were many other insults that also lamented other hip-hop artists validating Akademiks, who has been covering the Lil Durk trial and speaking to people on both sides of the debate.

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Meek Mill Blasts DJ Akademiks

DJ Akademiks’ beef history with Meek Mill is extensive, so it’s no surprise his response to all this on Twitter was quite dismissive. “I [used] to get excited when u went at me just knowing I’d have a good response … unfortunately my only response for you going forward is ‘lol,'” he wrote. “Not too bad for a lil platform eh. Goodbye meek. We been thru this 100 times..when ur back to that level of relevancy we can reengage.”

“Meek want this to be 2015 again. It will never be,” Ak added. “I’m not going back n forth w him. History already is written. Today we focus on what is current and what’s next. Bless his heart. The tweet about him seething about ppl acknowledging my place in hip hop showed me I won.”

Meek Mill’s previous comments on the Lil Durk trial also proved to be controversial, with many folks disagreeing with his assessment of Durk as an “innocent kid.” We will see if any other rappers get into big clashes with either media or themselves after this verdict’s arrival.

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