Infinite Lilac now covers the entire shoe in a fully purple build, running across the suede upper, patent leather lower, and outsole too. That’s a shift from earlier images and leaks, which pointed to a more traditional multi-panel color-blocking approach.

The biggest update comes through added snakeskin texture. Detailed panels now cover the toe and heel sections, replacing the model’s usual elephant print with a smoother, scaled finish. That texture adds some real depth to what would otherwise be a completely monochromatic build. It’s a small change, but one that should catch plenty of attention from longtime Jordan 3 collectors.

A tonal outsole and matching Jumpman branding round out the design, keeping every element locked into that same lilac shade. Given how popular tonal Jordan 3 releases have performed in the past, this update should only help demand once release day arrives.

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Air Jordan 3 “Purple Haze”

Snakeskin detailing has become a go-to move for elevating Jordan Brand’s more fashion-forward releases lately. Adding it here helps “Purple Haze” feel more premium than a standard colorway swap.

This pair continues to fall under Jordan Brand’s broader Spring 2027 women’s exclusive lineup. Full tonal builds like this one have become increasingly common across that category specifically, especially as Jordan Brand keeps expanding its non-traditional colorways.

The Air Jordan 3 itself remains one of Tinker Hatfield’s most celebrated designs, marking his first-ever work for Michael Jordan back in 1988. With its 40th anniversary approaching in 2028, Jordan Brand appears to be leaning into more experimental colorways ahead of that milestone.

These updated images are still considered early looks rather than final retail photos. Expect official confirmation from Jordan Brand as the release date gets closer. Overall, we’re still along way out from this release but the early looks are certainly promising.

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“So first off this is gonna be one of MY BEST ALBUMS !!!!! IM READY FOR WHATEVER P***Y,” they wrote. The Philly MC posted multiple pictures of them flexing their gym progress, although this is probably unrelated to the upcoming album itself.

Elsewhere on this page, they have also recently shared a lot of weaponry-related imagery and designs. There are Call Of Duty-esque firearm skins, diamond-encrusted bullets, a vest made out of bullets, and more. Whatever this new album is (one possible title might be Maverick), fans are hoping it bounces Uzi back to their quality standard and superstardom.

These moves also follow Lil Uzi Vert’s “Grab Your Popcorn” remix, teaming up with fellow Philadelphia lyricist KUR to breathe more life into his hit. We’ll see if this indicates what direction this new album will go in or if it’s a side quest to a larger adventure.

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Lil Uzi Vert & JT

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Beyond these developments, though, Lil Uzi Vert is also sparking fan speculation due to some bars on their track “Yoko.” “Count up a yacht, that’s a boatload / Open my door, saw a boat froze,” they rapped on the cut. Many fans have theorized that this may be a diss towards Lil Yachty, with whom Uzi has had long-standing rumors of a beef and even some flare-ups via unreleased material.

However, both artists have also downplayed any notion of a real beef or conflict in past occasions. So maybe this is more of a cheeky reference than an outright diss. Either way, it’s part of what’s keeping fans interested ahead of this upcoming album.

Elsewhere, Lil Uzi Vert recently went out with their boo, as JT recently shared a picture of them on a date night. Their relationship has experienced some drama, so it’s nice to see them enjoy their time without those hassles.

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The new LP boasts executive production from none other than Pharrell Williams. He will take over behind-the-board duties for the whole project, and we already heard his production on the three singles that drove the rollout. “HAAVIN” gave fans the first taste after many teases, “Trance (Walk It Down)” amped the hype up even more, and the release of “Backwards” came with an assist from T.I., the first official feature revealed on the full-length.

Hearing the two Atlanta MCs trade bars was a treat, and these cuts have die-hards ready to hear the whole thing. There’s also an unrelated viral trend boosting Quavo’s profile right now, which is always good for a rollout. Folks have been making AI-generated videos replacing Huncho and Take in their “Hotel Lobby” COLORS performance with other individuals.

But back to the tracklist reveal, with this boost in mind. He revealed the features on social media, and as indicated on Instagram, they are very promising.

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Quavo’s QRÖMELIFE Features

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Across 14 songs on QRÖMELIFE, Quavo has a Future collab titled “BA,” the track “Away” with Offset, “Ball My Love” with Lil Baby, the Yung Miami link-up “”HAOYU DEWDAT,” and the song “House Music” with Justin Timberlake. Of course, there’s also the aforementioned “Backwards” with Tip. However, the most notable and surprising of these reveals was the track “Baby Breath.” It will feature not just Pharrell, but also Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky.

This will mark Huncho and Tyler’s first collaboration ever, and the former’s first link-up with Rocky since 2017’s “RAF.” The Pharrell connection makes the team-up fitting, but it’s still a welcome surprise that has listeners eager to tap in.

“We made this project together last year at a time when I was still dealing with grief and needed to create and express myself,” Quavo captioned his tracklist announcement. “Qromelife is about the journey of me going through tough times in life and getting to the other side through my faith, family and my love for music. We keep pushing forward, we keep shining, we become Qrome… I appreciate my big brother Pharrell for guiding me and pushing me creatively at a time when I needed it. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project. We Pushn QRÖME!!”

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“I feel like that’s a personal thing for him,” he answered. “You can feel how you want to feel. But at the end of the day, it’s like, I got to follow my truth and how I feel. And it’s nothing wrong with growing. I got A$AP tatted on me. I’ve always been D Ferg, I’ve always been Ferg growing up. When I came to work with the Mob, that’s when I became A$AP Ferg. So now, I’m just going back to who I am.

“Now, it’s like, alright, we grown,” the former A$AP lyricist continued. “You got kids, you doing your thing. And I’m over here doing my thing. We’re not mobbing anymore. Like, we’re grown. So let me show people what Ferg is about. Let me show people what the Ferg brand is about… We built towers over here. And then, when we come back together, and people see us together, it’s like, ‘Oh, s**t, look at all of what Ferg built over here. Look at all of what Rocky built over here. He’s taking over the movie game, I’m doing the fitness and all of that.’

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A$AP Rocky & Ferg’s Relationship

“Imagine if I’m moving around with them everywhere, going on Rocky’s tours…” he concluded. “And it’s like I’m not able to even bump into my blessings because I’m following somebody else’s dream. I got to go and do Ferg-type things. People got to know who I am before I leave this Earth. So when we come back together now, it’s like, ‘Y’all been touring a lot and all of that. Let’s go hit the cycle class. Let’s go on this run.’ So I have something to give. That’s all it is.”

A$AP Rocky and Ferg’s dynamic is something the former has talked about on multiple occasions. While he admitted to feeling hurt by the name change, he firmly believes they can hash things out, and it’s clear they still have a lot of love for each other.

Also, they have reunited in the past following A$AP Mob’s processes of dissolution. So it’s not like this has been a completely oppositional or tense dynamic. We’ll see if they link up for another collaboration one day.

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More specifically, Rubin was asking about the 2021 collab “Jail,” which appeared on Donda by Ye. Rick said the Chicago rapper’s extremist turns and controversial bigotries isolated him like a prison. “In some ways, he was removed from the community,” he argued. “It was not by choice, because he was being himself.”

Hov called Ye “one of the most brilliant creatives we’re ever going to see.” “No matter what, he’s always… had this space for me and this reverence as his big brother,” he added. “Obviously he does his things… But I know he hasn’t lost that feeling.”

The Roc Nation mogul also reportedly unpacked his “Jail” verse bar-for-bar, including “Told him, ‘Stop all of that red cap, we going home.’” That reference to Ye’s support of Donald Trump garnered new irony over the years, and the track as a whole is probably the last thing we’ll hear them both on.

JAŸ-Z In 8, at press time, only has its first four of eight episodes available on HBO Max. When the sixth one lands, fans will be able to unpack the conversation and these remarks with their full context.

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Kanye West & Jay-Z’s Beef

Jay-Z dissed Kanye West during his Roots Picnic freestyle, so it’s fair to say their dynamic is beyond repair in the present moment. Hov seemed to take aim at Ye’s comments about his kids with Beyoncé.

However, months later, Ye seemed to show love to Jay-Z for his Yankee Stadium shows. But there’s a good chance this was due to its art direction by Gabriel Moses rather than anything related to the Roc Nation MC.

Regardless of where they stand today after a decade of tensions, they made too much history together to fully ignore. Many fans would argue they made each other better, and dreams of reconciliation continue to make them hold out for another collaboration.

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In one moment of the sit-down, Minaj urged young fans to support Republicans in the U.S. midterms this year. “Now is not the time to think that your voice will not be heard,” she expressed. “Your voice will not only be heard, but your voice is very necessary right now for the country and for the world. We need you guys involved more than ever before. This is your country. This is your world. You guys are so blessed to be able to vote. And you have to, more than ever now, take advantage of that ability that you guys have to be able to vote. Please. And vote red.”

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In another moment, Lara Trump asked what Nicki saw in Democrats that made her think they didn’t have “the best interest of the country or for [her] in mind.” “I think the Democrats have gotten way too caught up in pop culture, for lack of a better term,” she remarked. “I think that they’ve allowed their relationships with artists to cause them to act like children and to be so petty and childish.”

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Nicki Minaj’s Trump Support

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Nicki Minaj’s support of Donald Trump and the current Republican Party structure has manifested in various ways. For one, she was recently a celebrity judge for a Trump-linked reality program that saw five small business owners compete for portions of a $1 million prize pool.

Elsewhere, the Queen of the Barbz’s feuds with other public figures made the support even more clear. She clashed with Joy Reid, Anthony Fauci, and many others due to her political beliefs and other folks’ opposition to Trump and the MAGA movement.

Also, this interview follows Nicki Minaj’s previous Fox News appearance, during which she explained her admiration for the president. “Every time I see him speaking to other people, he’s just himself,” she noted. “He’s very grounded. It’s easy to connect with him, it’s easy to feel like he heard you, he understands you, and I just love him… I’m not ever going to make excuses for that, because I don’t know why I should.”

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According to The NWI Times, various Northwest Indiana police agencies attended the service and other processions to honor the Chicago rapper’s life. Specifically, officers from the Merrillville Police Department provided security for the procession, which began at Taft Street and ended at Calumet Park Cemetery.

“We often handle precautionary measures for events in our town and most of the time they go unnoticed,” Assistant Chief of Police Matt Vasel reportedly stated. “However, today was a funeral on a major roadway for a well-known subject. Out of abundance of caution, we worked with our partner agencies to make sure that this event went off without a hitch.”

BloodHound Q50, whose death sparked many hip-hop reactions, reportedly said he grew up between Chicago and Northwest Indiana. At press time, no suspects have been arrested for the Chicago murder.

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BloodHound Q50’s Funeral

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However, this Q50 situation has also led to a lot of other reports and updates on his affiliates and alleged foes in Chicago and in hip-hop. Various pages are reporting on the alleged murder of BloodHound Poohman, an affiliate tied to Q50’s group and Drill City in Chicago. In fact, they claim Poohman had attended Q50’s funeral hours before the murder.

The murder they claim had Poohman as a victim is a Chicago South Side shooting from last night reported by ABC 7 Chicago. Two suspects in a black sedan reportedly pulled up on a man standing near his car outside a business, and one of them opened fire. The man got into his car and drove off. The suspects reportedly chased him and continued shooting, hitting him in the back and knee and leading to him crashing into a pole near East 74th Street near 7PM local time.

Medical authorities reportedly pronounced the man dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center after the shooting. Neither them nor law enforcement have publicly identified the victim as BloodHound Poohman (or identified him at all) at press time. So the rumors around his death remain speculative until official confirmation.

The tragedy of this BloodHound Q50 situation is seemingly spilling over. But street rumors are mixing with official updates, so folks will have to wait for both to line up.

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Release Date: September 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Barbiturates

They see the Benjamins and want to piggy-back,
No thanks, it’s only one slot at the top like a piggy bank,

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Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Loaded

Look how the spot got loaded,
Your heart cold as mine, let’s dress up like it’s snowing,
I get high sometimes, that’s just my way of coping,
I’m way too focused ‘fore you cause a commotion

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Via Twitter, Buzbee shared a picture of him and Fif with Buzbee’s wife Frances. It was at a Houston Children’s Charity event, and he spoke on the G-Uit mogul’s character and acumen.

“Good to see @50cent at the Houston Children’s Charity event,” the lawyer wrote. “Frances and I really hanging with him. Entrepreneur, musician, and philanthropist. A very good man!!”

50 Cent’s previous comments on this Jay-Z situation flipped from Internet trolling to condemnations of Buzbee and the accuser. So folks don’t really know where he stands today, although this picture with Tony Buzbee certainly indicates amicability. Still, fans can only speculate regarding this.

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Jay-Z’s Accuser

The accuser in question now has new legal counsel amid her filing in federal court stating her allegations were false. However, the accuser’s lawyer said she’s a sexual assault victim, just not at the hands of Hov. He dropped her as a defendant in his lawsuit against Buzbee, which he’s reportedly pursuing in New York. This is because Jay-Z’s lawsuit against Tony Buzbee was dismissed in California, but this walk-back from the accuser could reportedly lead to fresh legal action and more developments in New York.

Elsewhere, Tony Buzbee’s lawsuits against Roc Nation also experienced dismissals. Both sides accused the other of frivolous legal action, defamation, and more. Now, though, it’s unclear if their legal fight will continue via appeals, additional filings in different jurisdictions, and more, or if they will just keep things here.

50 Cent’s online trolling and statements on all this chaos may flip between jest and condemnation, but that’s how he’s always handled his Internet presence, for the most part. We’ll see if he has anything to say himself about his run-in with Tony Buzbee and this scandal’s development.

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