Subsequently, Drake made a snide comment suggesting that he would no longer be on Khaled’s upcoming album. Khaled himself never responded, but his actions were louder than words as it is two years later and the album still hasn’t arrived. In interviews, he has stated that the album is delayed because he wants to make it perfect. Hip-Hop fans remain skeptical that this is the case.

Over the weekend, Khaled was spotted by fans who asked him on camera who his top five rappers were. In the past, Drake would have been his first choice. However, that didn’t happen here. Instead, he named Jay-Z, Biggie, Tupac, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, and Rick Ross. Three of these six have had issues with Drake in the past.

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DJ Khaled Turns Heads With Top Five

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It was a slick way of taking a shot at Drake without ever having to name him directly. Of course, there is always a chance that Khaled was just genuinely giving his six favorite artists. Fans on social media, however, do not see it that way at all.

Whether or not Khaled and Drake can put their beef aside remains to be seen. The only artist from the 2024 battle that Drake seems to be cool with again is Future. Based on his bars from ICEMAN, it doesn’t seem like he has plans to change that anytime soon.

As for Khaled, we will just have to wait and see if that album ever sees the light of day.

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As it turns out, Rock has had professional boxing aspirations, and over the weekend, she got to indulge in the career path. She took on Ku’Shiyah Williams in what was going to be a spirited tilt. From the beginning, Rock showcased her skill, and it became clear that she knew what she was doing in the ring.

However, this came at the expense of Williams, who simply did not have a counter. In the second round, Rock was running up the scorecard, and in the end, Williams decided to throw in the towel and forfeit. This led to a technical knockout for Rock, who voiced her displeasure after the fight.

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Chrisean Rock Wins First Professional Fight

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Her frustration with the situation is understandable. She was given an opponent who could not meet the moment, and therefore, didn’t receive a true challenge. The competitor in her wanted to see it through to the end, or at least get a clean knockout.

That said, this is still a win on Chrisean Rock’s resume, and now, she can secure a better opponent for her second fight, which has yet to be locked in. Ultimately, Rock is a naturally athletic person, and her desire to compete could very well take her a long way in the sport.

Of course, given who she is and what she has participated in, there are going to be some challenges for her. However, this is unlikely to be the end of the road for her boxing hopes and dreams.

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However, Drake was quick to make the claim that this lawsuit was not an act of vengeance. Instead, the artist saw it as a fight against the system. He felt as though UMG was plotting against him to bring down his worth in potential contract negotiations. Therefore, he believes this fight could benefit the little guy. The artists who may not have the resources to go up against the major label system.

While some are skeptical of Drake’s true intentions, there is no doubt that he is fighting the machine, tooth and nail. Months ago, his lawsuit was dismissed. However, Drake sought to get an appeal.

Now, according to The Drake Docket on X, a date has been determined for the appeal. Oral argument will take place on December 4, 2026.

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Drake vs UMG

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will be the one in charge of listening to Drake’s legal team. Meanwhile, UMG Recordings is seeking the court to affirm the initial decision. If UMG gets its way, then the lawsuit is likely dead for good.

Regardless of the outcome here, there are going to be some strong opinions and vitriol towards Drake. It’s hard to justify a rap beef getting to this point, even when you consider the contractual and financial incentives involved.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you the latest updates pertaining to the appeal.

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Overall, there are some incredible songs on this album. “Otis,” “No Church In The Wild,” and “In Paris” certainly come to mind. However, there are also some unreleased grails that fans have been trying to get their hands on for years.

One of those songs is called “Living So Italian.” Snippets of the song have surfaced online over the years, although the song has yet to be revealed in its entirety. That said, according to Kurrco, a new nine-second snippet has leaked online, and it comes with some rapping from Ye. The production itself has this lavish European feel to it, which certainly matches the name of the song.

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A Kanye West x Jay-Z Grail

This is the kind of song that became Ye’s bread and butter during this time. Hearing Jay-Z on this production would just be the cherry on top. Of course, the two have since fallen out, and they will probably never link up again. “Jail” will probably go down as their last official collaboration.

That said, one has to wonder about this snippet and what else must be out there. There were plenty of unreleased songs during the Watch The Throne era. Songs that we may never hear. It really makes you wonder about the value of some of these hard drives that are lying around.

Let us know what you think of this Kanye West and Jay-Z snippet in the comments below.

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However, the two eventually returned with a collaboration on the song “Going Bad,” and all was well in the world again. That said, Meek Mill is now in a beef with DJ Akademiks, who is willing to rehash topics from 10 years ago.

For instance, on his stream last night, Akademiks came out and explained the alleged reason behind the feud. As Ak insists, it all had to do with a comment Nicki Minaj made to Meek while out shopping.

In his story, he claims the two went up to the register at a designer fashion store, and when Meek said he didn’t have the cash on hand to pay for Nicki, she told him he would never be Drake. When Nicki subsequently left the store by herself, Meek went off on X, leading to the infamous beef.

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DJ Akademiks Explains Drake & Meek Mill Beef

It’s a story that certainly serves Akademiks and his current interests. After all, he and Meek have been going back and forth all week since the Lil Durk trial.

As for the veracity of his story, that can only be confirmed by Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill. Given their history with Akademiks, we sincerely doubt this is going to happen anytime soon.

Regardless, it remains clear that the Drake and Meek Mill beef has had an enduring impact on hip-hop and the general discourse.

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The leaked video scandal is about a month old at this point, although the siblings are still going viral. Once again, the reasons behind this virality are anything but positive. The Newmans understand that publicity sells, and every other week, we get some sort of video that confirms the family is operating as though they are on an episode of Jerry Springer.

For instance, over the weekend, Julian Newman was at Sneakercon with his sister and her new boyfriend. As you can see in the clip below, Julian and the boyfriend got into an argument, which subsequently led to a fight. Newman lifted the boyfriend up and tackled him, all while Jaden tried to break it up.

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Julian Newman Goes Viral Again

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A few weeks ago, we saw Jaden Newman physically assault Julian after a verbal altercation. Now, Julian Newman is trying to beat up his sister’s significant other.

It is unclear whether or not any of this is authentic, or if they are simply doing this for the cameras. Given everything that has happened over the past few weeks, it would not be surprising if this was all just some sort of marketing ploy.

In today’s social media environment, families like the Newmans thrive, while those who remain authentic struggle. It’s sad, but true.

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We say this because late last week, it was revealed that Durk would have a bond hearing on November 4. A bond hearing would be moot if the trial were ongoing or had already occurred. Therefore, the speculation amongst reporters and lawyers following the case is that the defense and the prosecution will be given more time to prepare.

Lawyers like Bradford Cohen have made the prediction that Durk will eventually get bond. Given his not guilty verdict in the murder-for-hire case, the argument is that it will be difficult for the VICAR charges to stick. Consequently, the judge will show leniency and allow Durk to receive bond for the first time in this two-year process.

However, DJ Akademiks doesn’t seem to buy into this. During his livestream last night, he made the prediction that Durk will not get Bond.

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DJ Akademiks On Lil Durk

The commentator’s logic is simple. He believes the allegations made in the VICAR case are simply too heinous for the judge to grant bond. Furthermore, he doesn’t believe the charges will be thrown out either. Given the fact that a conviction comes with a life sentence, he doesn’t foresee Durk getting out of this quickly as others do.

While Akademiks isn’t commenting on Durk’s chances of winning the case, he is making it clear what he believes the expectation should be at the bond hearing in November. It’s a hearing that is still over a month away, and lots can happen during that time.

Durk’s legal situation remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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After all, Drake has released three projects so far this year, and outside of a Don Toliver show, he has yet to perform any of them. Furthermore, he previewed some new music on his “FOMO” stream, and we wouldn’t put it past Drake to perform some of those songs in the new year.

That said, we still know very little about this tour outside of the fact that it is happening. According to DJ Akademiks, however, one thing is for sure. During a livestream last night, Ak said that he has heard rumblings behind the scenes, and that tour will be “out of this world.” He even said to wire Live Nation your money as soon as possible.

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Drake’s Tour Is Coming Next Year

This is a big proclamation to make, but it’s not unheard of when it comes to Akademiks. He has always ridden for Drake over the years, and we can imagine he will be one of the first to get tickets for the tour. Having an OVO chain certainly comes with its privileges.

For now, fans are just going to have to sit tight and await further details regarding the tour. There are still three months left in 2026, so it could be a while before the tour gets an official announcement. Regardless, an ICEMAN tour is certainly an exciting prospect.

Numerous artists went on big tours this year, including A$AP Rocky, Don Toliver, and J. Cole. Now, Drake has an opportunity to upstage all of them.

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