Meanwhile, NBA Ben10 has been charged alongside his affiliates and is awaiting his own trial. During this time, the artist has been put in jail, and his lawyer is now trying to secure an emergency release. According to court documents, NBA Ben10 is being subjected to cruel conditions. For instance, he was only given one sandwich during the jail transfer.

Furthermore, his medical needs are allegedly not being met. He reportedly fell over in his wheelchair while trying to get to bed and was not helped up by any of the staff. Moreover, he has allegedly been wearing soiled undergarments. These conditions are inhumane, and it is easy to see why his lawyer would file this kind of emergency motion.

DJ Akademiks, on the other hand, had a much different take about the whole thing.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks On NBA Ben10

In the clip above, Akademiks describes the conditions in the jail and uses this as a warning to those engaging in street life. He says this is what potentially awaits those who get caught up in the wrong lifestyle. Ak also noted that his dog currently receives better treatment.

As for this emergency release filing, a decision has not been made at this time. Although the hope is that the conditions will be tightened up, at the very least. While NBA Ben10’s release is unlikely right now, an improvement in his conditions would go a long way.

This is a developing story, and we will be sure to keep you updated.

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He wore the classic white and red colorway, with crimson accents wrapping the heel and midsole. That scheme lines up well with Philadelphia’s red, white, and blue color palette, making it an easy pick for a first look in a new uniform.

A white compression sleeve on his right leg completed the look. It’s a small detail, but it added to the sense that this was a fully suited media shoot for his new team.

The Air Zoom Generation first appeared during LeBron’s rookie season in 2003, marking the start of his relationship with Nike as a signature athlete. Bringing it back at the start of a brand-new chapter feels intentional.

The shoe’s original design drew inspiration from the Hummer H2 LeBron drove as a teenager. That bold, chunky look still holds up today, especially with the clean white base on display here.

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LeBron James’ Nike Air Zoom Generation

LeBron officially announced his move to Philadelphia earlier this year after weeks of speculation following his decision to play a record-breaking 24th season. Seeing him in a 76ers jersey is still a lot to process for longtime fans.

The Air Zoom Generation has stayed relevant well beyond its original run. Nike brought it back for retro releases in 2017, and again in 2023, including the “First Game” colorway tied to his NBA debut against Sacramento.

That history makes wearing it now feel like a full-circle moment. The shoe launched his signature line, and it’s now anchoring his first look with a new franchise more than two decades later.

Sneaker storylines have followed LeBron through every stage of his career, from the early Zoom Generation days to the modern LeBron 24. Media day is usually a quiet moment for footwear, but this pair gave fans something to talk about right away.

Given how much attention surrounds LeBron’s every move, expect plenty more sneaker storylines as the 2026-27 season gets closer.

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Unfortunately, there weren’t many other big winners in hip-hop this year. Taylor Swift and Madonna set new records during this year’s ceremony. Madonna won seven awards last night, making the most wins of any artist that night. It also brought the number of VMAs to her name to 26 in total, only behind Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. She also set the record after opening the show for the fifth time in her career.

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Cardi B & Kehlani Score Big At VMAs

Speaking of Taylor, she also had a hell of a night. On top of scoring two wins for Video Of The Year and Best Direction, she was awarded the MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. She also debuted her new self-directed video for “Patient Zero,” starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. The Video Of The Year win is a major milestone as it now marks her sixth victory in the category. Per Billboard, that’s three times more than Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Missy Elliott, and Rihanna, who’ve all won the award twice. 

The award show was hosted by Snoop Dogg and aired live from Los Angeles on September 27th on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. It will also be available globally starting today (September 28th).

Did you watch the Video Music Awards last night? Sound off with your thoughts on this year’s award show in the comment section below. 

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If you’ve been paying attention to the California rapper, then you would know that he has been swatted numerous times. Furthermore, there are parasocial fans out there who want to stalk him whenever he is out and about. On the flip side of that, there are antagonists who see the cameras and also want a piece of the action.

Wack 100 is there to make sure no one gets out of hand. That Blueface is able to move around with comfort and without issue. Over the weekend, that appeared to be a challenge as Celina Powell and Wack got into it.

In the clip below, Wack was livid with Celina Powell, claiming that she was attempting to extort the rapper-turned-streamer for $20,000. Furthermore, he included Ray J in the allegations.

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Wack 100 Crashes Out On Celina Powell

Wack subsequently smashed the hood of Celina’s Lamborghini Urus, although he didn’t even make so much as a dent. Regardless, he sent a message, only for a swatting incident to occur a few minutes later.

In the clip, Ray J’s stream was happening at the same time, and it led to a conversation in which he assured Wack that he was not in on anything that Powell was allegedly scheming.

His allegations against Powell are most certainly heavy-handed, and there was no proof that she had actually done anything wrong. Regardless, it just goes to show the lengths that Wack 100 is going to to protect the Blueface brand right now.

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While some believe he is a shill for JAŸ-Z, that is clearly not the case given his recent criticism of JAŸ-Z In 8. The new HBO Max docuseries on JAŸ-Z’s career has elicited some strong reactions so far, and not all of them have been in a positive direction.

Charlamagne’s issue with the series mostly has to do with the contributions from producer Rick Rubin. Rubin is notorious for having an ambiguous impact on the artists he works with. He’s not a musician, nor is he a producer in the traditional sense. Instead, he’s a glorified A&R who “curates vibes,” whatever that means.

As Charlamagne explains, he felt as though Rubin’s passion for hip-hop just wasn’t present in the docuseries. His questions were lacking, and as a result, JAŸ-Z didn’t give much insight.

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Charlamagne Tha God Unimpressed With Rick Rubin

Charlamagne Tha God certainly is not alone in this criticism, as social media has offered up similar evaluations of the show. It’s unfortunate, especially when you consider the legend that is JAŸ-Z and everything he has accomplished throughout his career.

There is so much we still don’t know about his creative process. JAŸ-Z In 8 was supposed to be the catalyst to find all of these things out, and so far, the docuseries has fallen flat.

JAŸ-Z is having himself a big year, especially with his Yankee Stadium and European shows. He will be performing in Los Angeles soon, and there is no denying that fans are extremely excited.

There is also anticipation surrounding a potential album, although there are no guarantees that this is truly in the works. Unfortunately, fans will simply have to wait and see.

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It was quite the surprise for the audience, who gave The Boy a roaring applause upon his entrance. The rapper popped up from under the stage before bowing to Karol G and embracing her. After the two performed their record, Drake continued the party with renditions of “Janice STFU” and “One Dance.”

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Drake & Karol G Perform Together

Drake’s appreciation for Karol G has been well documented over the months, and their collaboration on No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto was initially expected to arrive on ICEMAN. In late July, the rapper was spotted at her Toronto concert looking ecstatic, a week before “Ahi” dropped on DSPs. However, that song was likely one that was rumored to be on ICEMAN. Days before the album’s arrival, a rumor surfaced claiming that Karol G was on the list of collaborators alongside Molly Santana and Future, who both appeared on “Run To Atlanta.” 

Outside of his recent appearance with Karol G, the rapper is still riding high off of the release of FOMO, the visual project he debuted on YouTube nearly two weeks ago. The project boasted visuals for a number of records from Habibti and Maid Of Honour, while also debuting a handful of unreleased music, one of which including his recent collaboration with Yeat and unheard music with Don Toliver. Drake and Don Toliver also debuted a remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” which has been at the center of beef speculation lately since the re-uploaded visuals to the remix have removed all footage of Langley.

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The first of these songs, “Philly Heathens,” has been praised for Meek’s lyrics about street culture and the youth who lose themselves to violence. “Am I Wrong,” however, is a drill interpolation of Nico & Vinz’s smash hit of the same name. It’s a song that is 12 years old, and if you grew up on that brand of EDM, you probably look at the song as sacred ground.

Unfortunately, Meek’s interpretation of the song is lacking. The beat sounds dated, which isn’t the biggest sin given the fact that this is a leak and probably old. However, it’s Meek’s singing on the hook that has led to all the criticism.

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Meek Mill Tries Something New

Fans were not particularly kind to Meek’s new track, especially on Reddit’s r/hiphopheads, where the commenters can be especially critical at times.

“I’ve been rocking with Meek since Flammerz and the Off The Muscle DVD’s. Its hard for me to root against him, but he makes some very odd choices sometimes,” one fan wrote. “The chorus had me SCRAMBLING to turn it down,” said another.

There were some who actually found this to be a nice blog era throwback. One fan even pointed out that the hook is the only bad thing about the song. “I didn’t get the comments disliking until the chorus happened. But Meek was doing his thing otherwise.”

Given the fact that these are leaked throwaways, we doubt that “Am I Wrong” will get an official streaming release. Although if it does, it won’t be Meek’s most popular song.

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Release Date: September 25, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Album: Straight Edge

Quotable Lyrics from Die For This

I didn’t die for this, I didn’t cry for this
Livin’ life for this, all my life for this
Got a Draco in the book bag, prime diamonds, tote that
Pipe down, can’t loop that, I got the AR, blue mag

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Over the weekend, Ray J offered an update on his health, and once again, it was grim. As you will hear below, the artist is dealing with heart and liver issues. Despite this, Ray J is refusing to get checked out.

“My liver is fked up. My heart is still fked up,” Ray J said. “I wake up and I know it. I still don’t give a f*. I still haven’t went and got it checked.”

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Ray J Reveals The State Of His Health

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The artist and reality TV show star then went on to say that he is going to die because of these problems. He said one day the ambulance is going to show up, and there is no telling whether or not they will be able to revive him.

“Eventually, like, n****s is gonna die. What else is gonna happen? The ambulance is gonna come, and hopefully we make it through,” Ray J concluded.

It is an incredibly grim outlook, all things considered. However, his sister Brandy is showing support. On Instagram, she maintained that her desire is to help and take care of her brother, no matter what.

“You’re fine Bro!!! I am gonna continue to help take care of you,” Brandy said.

Hopefully, Ray J is able to get the help that he needs during this difficult time.

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The shooting reportedly occurred on the South Side of Chicago, at a Citgo gas station on 76th and Cottage. According to AllHipHop, the 26-year-old was approached by two men who opened fire. Poohman eventually got behind the wheel of his Dodge Challenge, but eventually crashed after being pursued by the alleged gunmen. When police arrived at the crash scene, the man was dead.

Reports suggest Poohman had been attending BloodHound Q50’s funeral just hours before in Merrillville, Indiana. A funeral that had a large police presence given the circumstances surrounding Q50’s murder.

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Poohman Killed After BloodHound Q50’s Funeral

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If you remember, BloodHound Q50 died similarly back on September 13. Two gunmen approached his Tesla at a gas station and shot 80 rounds into the vehicle. Q50’s pregnant girlfriend was in the car at the time, although she was able to escape.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Q50’s girlfriend alleged that a Tesla safety feature ultimately made it impossible for the artist to escape. If you don’t have your seatbelt on, the Tesla won’t go in drive. She believes this is what led to the unfortunate incident.

The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the death of BloodHound Q50, and now, they are investigating the death of Poohman.

This remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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