This isn’t the only personal gesture Drake’s made public recently either. He just dropped “FOMO,” a nearly hour-long short film. In that, he gave fans a look inside his personal collection of jewelry, watches, and cars. Gifting custom pieces like these pink pendants fits that same pattern of Drake showing off. It’s certainly a display of his astronomical wealth, but also shows how he cares for those around him.

The pendant appears to be a custom take on OVO’s usual owl branding, which typically shows up in gold, silver, or black. Swapping in pink gives the piece a much bolder, more personalized look. Both women were seen wearing theirs on-body shortly after receiving them.

There’s no confirmed retail version of this pink OVO pendant, and it appears to be a one-off custom piece rather than something available to purchase.

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Drake’s OVO Pendant Gifts

The OVO owl has become one of the most recognizable logos in hip-hop merchandising since the brand’s launch. Over the years, it’s appeared across countless colorways and materials. From simple embroidered patches all the way to fully iced-out custom pieces like this one.

That logo carries even more weight now given OVO’s recent business news. Authentic Brands Group just picked up a 51% majority stake in the brand’s intellectual property, with Drake staying on with a 44% stake and creative control. That deal is pushing OVO toward a much bigger retail future.

Against that backdrop, a personal gift like this pink pendant reads differently. Even as OVO scales into something much larger commercially, Drake handing out custom pieces to friends keeps that personal, hands-on side of the brand visible. Whether this pink colorway ever becomes more than a one-off gift remains to be seen.

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This marks a return rather than a brand-new relationship. Nike outfitted Miami from 1987 through 2015, covering some of the program’s biggest football seasons. The Hurricanes then switched to Adidas in 2015, signing a 12-year deal that’s set to wrap up next summer.

Miami reportedly found itself in a strong negotiating position heading into this decision. The Hurricanes’ recent national championship appearance, paired with other big-name programs locking in major apparel deals this year, gave Miami real leverage. Adidas was given a chance to match Nike’s offer but ultimately came up short.

The new deal is expected to pay Miami more than $20 million annually, with roughly two-thirds coming in cash. That’s a significant jump from the $6.5 million a year Miami currently earns through Adidas.

Miami-based sneaker shop SoleFly has already confirmed a new Air Jordan 4 collaboration is in the works, though it’s unclear if it’s tied directly to this Nike deal.

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Miami Hurricanes x Nike

This deal fits into a bigger wave of major programs switching apparel brands lately. Penn State and Tennessee both signed large new deals with Adidas earlier this year, which reportedly helped set the market Miami used to its advantage.

Nike returning to Miami also reopens the door for more Jordan Brand activity tied to the school. SoleFly’s confirmed Air Jordan 4 project adds fuel to that idea, even without confirmation it’s connected to the university itself. Given Miami’s deep sneaker culture, a switch like this could lead to plenty of new player-exclusive footwear down the line.

For now, the Hurricanes stay in Adidas gear through their current contract. Once Nike officially takes over, don’t be surprised if this partnership brings a noticeable shift to Miami’s sneaker presence both on and off the field.

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The blowup came after Spears repeatedly pressed Vlad on grievances that extended far beyond the pay dispute that initially fractured their relationship. At one point, Spears asked whether Vlad considered himself a “culture vulture,” opening another argument about Vlad’s relationship to Hip Hop and the criticism he has received for building a business around interviews with Black artists and entertainers.

Vlad rejected the characterization, but the exchange became increasingly combative as both men talked over each other and returned to old insults. Spears also confronted him over a “Kung Fu Panda” joke Vlad made during their feud, growing visibly angry as the conversation shifted from business disagreements to how Vlad had publicly spoken about him. That proved to be one grievance too many. With co-host Andy Steinberg attempting to mediate, Spears eventually told Vlad to leave.

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Their Business Disagreement Quickly Turned Personal

The tension was present almost immediately. Early in the episode, Spears asked whether Vlad had ever considered him a friend. Vlad said he viewed their relationship as friendly but primarily professional, while Spears reminded him that he had previously used the word “friend” to describe their connection.

Their dispute originally surfaced after Spears requested a higher fee for his VladTV appearances. Around five minutes into the new conversation, the two revisited that negotiation, including Vlad comparing Spears’s interview numbers with Boosie Badazz’s. Vlad later pulled up their April 18 text messages as they argued over who first took the disagreement public.

Spears maintained that simply mentioning the money issue did not justify the criticism that followed. He accused Vlad of going on a campaign to “smear my name,” while Vlad argued that Spears made their private business disagreement public and opened himself up to a response.

Even after Spears kicked him out, the episode was not over. Vlad eventually returned to the studio, and the conversation resumed with the same underlying disagreements still unresolved. The pair managed to finish the nearly two-hour episode, but the temporary ejection made clear that sitting across from each other did not erase the anger that had accumulated since their partnership fell apart.

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“I just seen her husband in Paris, while I was with my husband,” Hernandez recalled. “He was like, ‘You’re Rihanna’s evil twin.’ I was like, ‘Me?! Why I gotta be the evil twin!’” Hernandez said the comment had her laughing more than anything else. “I was cracking up ‘cause I was like, why am I the evil twin,” she added.

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A$AP Rocky Told Joseline Rihanna Is A Fan

Rocky apparently had more to say than his playful comparison. According to Hernandez, the rapper told her that Rihanna has love for both her and her husband, Balistic Beats. “But no, he was actually saying that she love us, that she love me and my husband and she really f*ck with us and stuff like that,” Hernandez told Sharpe.

She placed the encounter around Paris Fashion Week last year, explaining that she was in the city for a performance when she and Balistic crossed paths with Rocky at their hotel. As for whether everyone making those Rihanna comparisons needs their eyes checked, Hernandez is not exactly rejecting the premise.

“People do say I look like her,” she said. “I think she’s gorgeous. We give some of the same vibes.”

The compliment seemingly goes both ways. While Hernandez did not claim a personal friendship with Rihanna, she left the conversation with Rocky believing the singer is familiar with her and Balistic and has some affection for the couple. The unanswered question is why Rocky decided Hernandez had to be the evil twin in the first place.

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When Lee asked whether the two artists still had a relationship, Leray answered, “No, I don’t think so.” That distance did not change how she spoke about Minaj. Leray said she remains a fan first and still has “a lot of love” for an artist she considers one of Hip Hop’s greats. “I truly got a lot of love for that woman, because I’m a fan, first, before anything,” Leray told Lee. “I don’t know her personally, but I have a lot of love for her because I’m a fan.”

Her frustration was less about people disagreeing with Minaj than what she sees as those controversies becoming the dominant way the rapper is discussed. Leray also referenced the criticism Minaj has faced during conflicts with other women in Rap, including Latto, and said watching those disputes overwhelm conversations about the music has made her reconsider what happens when artists she admires become defined by public backlash.

“I think she’s an icon, I think she’s still one of the greatest artists when it comes to Hip Hop,” Leray said.

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Minaj Has Publicly Embraced Trump

Politics have become a major part of the conversation surrounding Minaj in 2026. In January, she appeared alongside Trump during an event promoting his administration’s investment accounts for children. Reuters reported that Minaj endorsed the initiative and called herself the president’s “number-one fan,” adding that criticism would not change her support.

By May, Minaj was speaking openly about identifying with Trump’s political movement. In an interview titled “How Nicki Minaj Went MAGA,” TIME reported that Minaj said she had previously kept her support for Trump private because she expected backlash within the music industry. She also told the publication that she no longer wanted to hide those views.

Leray questioned how much that affiliation has come to dominate reactions to Minaj. “How are you gonna sit there and say you’re a fan and you love somebody so much, or you love the song, and the only thing you can think about is her sitting next to Trump?” she asked. “Since when was y’all into politics?”

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She then invoked Barack Obama while criticizing the amount of attention Minaj’s political choices receive. “I don’t even think Obama got that much press and that was our first Black president,” Leray said. The comparison was Leray’s own assessment of the attention surrounding Minaj and Trump.

The respect also has some history behind it. Leray and Minaj collaborated on “Blick Blick” in 2022, a record that nearly became collateral damage after Benzino prematurely revealed the collaboration. Complex reported at the time that Minaj initially pulled her verse, then changed her mind after a private conversation with Leray.

“You can’t take away or stop greatness,” Leray said.

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During a September 16 interview with MeidasTouch co-founder Ben Meiselas, Kaepernick said he believes the arrangement can be traced to a private 2017 meeting between NFL players, team owners and league officials. According to MeidasTouch, Kaepernick said owners were searching for someone who could help them publicly navigate the backlash surrounding players kneeling during the national anthem.

He specifically pointed to Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula and described Jay-Z’s place, saying, “We then see Jay-Z step into that role and effectively fill the void that the NFL owners were looking for, is that Black face to be able to subvert the protests.”

That is Kaepernick’s description of the conversation, not Pegula’s exact reported wording. When audio from the confidential meeting became public in 2018, Yahoo Sports reported that Pegula suggested the league needed “a face, as an African-American” who could appear in the media and give owners someone they could “fall in behind.”

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Jay-Z’s NFL Partnership Drew Immediate Backlash

Roc Nation entered its formal relationship with the league two years later. According to the NFL’s August 2019 announcement, Jay-Z’s company agreed to advise the league on live entertainment, including major performances such as the Super Bowl, and to work with its Inspire Change social justice initiative.

Kaepernick now argues that Jay-Z’s arrival gave owners the type of public representative they had discussed during the 2017 meeting. The partnership was controversial as soon as it was announced, especially because Kaepernick still hadn’t returned to an NFL roster. During the 2019 rollout, Jay-Z defended working with the league and said he believed the movement had reached a different stage. As The Washington Post reported at the time, Jay-Z said, “I think we’ve moved past kneeling. I think it’s time for action.”

Kaepernick has not played in an NFL game since the 2016 season. His renewed criticism of the Roc Nation partnership arrives as he promotes his memoir, The Perilous Fight, and revisits how the league responded to the protests that began a decade ago. In his telling, Jay-Z’s deal with the NFL cannot be separated from what owners were privately discussing before Roc Nation ever entered the picture.

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“Ebro, u were sitting next to me at dinner (not planned) and we were having a private conversation,” Cudi wrote on X. “I was being friendly cause u were sitting next to me. Not an interview.” Cudi accused Ebro of using the exchange to generate a story. “U are thirsty, and I think u speaking about our conversation publically is classless and I dont respect u any longer,” he continued. “I spoke to u thinking u really just wanted to talk. U just wanted a story.”

The rapper also said the experience changed how he plans to interact with journalists outside formal interviews. He singled out Zane Lowe while making his frustration with Ebro clear. “I learned a valuable lesson today, never talk to journalists unless its for a actual interview,” Cudi wrote. “Good thing Zane [Lowe] has a million times more class than you. None of what we talked about at Apple Park is a news clip. Ill just talk to him.”

He ended that message by asking Ebro not to discuss him publicly again.

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Kid Cudi And Ebro Darden Quickly Make Peace

The dispute arrived shortly after Cudi’s reconciliation with Ye became a topic of conversation among Ebro’s own co-hosts. Earlier this month, Peter Rosenberg criticized the enthusiastic reception Ye received during his Chicago shows, prompting Cudi to defend his decision to reconnect with his longtime collaborator. Cudi joined Ye onstage at Soldier Field on Sept. 4, marking their first performance together in years.

Cudi told Rosenberg at the time that Ye was “my brother” and pointed to nearly two decades of friendship between them. He also said he believed Ye’s apology to him was sincere. Meanwhile, whatever anger Cudi had toward Ebro did not last long. Soon after posting his criticism, he returned to X with an update that the two had spoken directly.

“Ebro just apologized sincerely and I accept it,” Cudi wrote. “All good now. Enjoy yall day!! ” Cudi did not elaborate on their conversation or say whether Ebro would address the misunderstanding publicly.

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“I want to tap into my new next level that I’ve been tapping in with,” Gunna said, according to Billboard. “I want to introduce that, which is Splurge. This upper-echelon artist who’s gravitated to another level.” He stopped short of locking in a date. Gunna said he is still working on the album and does not want to rush it just to meet a deadline.

“If I feel ready, it could come out next month,” he said. “But if I’m not ready, I’m not ready yet. I don’t have a date.”

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“Splurge” Arrives As Gunna Figures Out His Next Label Move

The album announcement came during a broader conversation about what comes next for Gunna professionally. The Last Wun, released in 2025, was widely expected to close out his deal with Young Thug’s YSL Records. That left questions about whether he would move forward independently or sign elsewhere. Gunna made it clear he is not simply operating as a free agent, though he did not name a new label or confirm whether he remains with YSL.

“I wouldn’t say apparently free. We in the works,” he told Forbes. “There’s been a lot of talks of what’s being produced and who’s going to be behind me supporting it.”

Music has remained steady even without a solo single this year. He appeared on Shaboozey’s “High Noon” and Rich The Kid’s “Too Bad,” while continuing to build out his Wunna Run Club and his partnership with Under Armour. Further, The Last Wun debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 80,000 equivalent album units, extending a run that has kept Gunna in the chart’s Top 10 across multiple releases.

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According to TMZ, a Nov. 29, 2023 email from a member of Minaj’s team called the allowance “extremely low” and estimated that the week would cost at least twice as much. The message reportedly warned that hotels and transportation alone could consume the full amount.

The internal budget discussion included $18,000 for six days of photography and videography, along with $4,200 for tailoring during the same period. Travel was another concern. One email questioned whether Minaj’s son would be traveling with her and said her usual flight rider already cost more than $2,000 per leg, making a $10,000 travel allowance difficult to work with.

Those emails are now evidence in a lawsuit brought by 24/7 Productions, the live events company that worked on Minaj’s 2023 Jingle Ball appearances and the New York promotion surrounding Pink Friday 2.

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Pink Friday 2 Expenses Are At The Center Of A Lawsuit

24/7 Productions sued Minaj and Pink Friday Productions in March, claiming it advanced more than $275,000 for expenses tied to the work and was never reimbursed. The company says Minaj’s team approved the budgets beforehand and that it handled production and logistics connected to the appearances. The case remains active in New York Supreme Court.

Minaj has pushed back on being held personally responsible. In July, she asked the court to dismiss her from the case individually, arguing that the agreement at issue was between 24/7 Productions and Pink Friday Productions LLC. She argues that any alleged debt belongs to the company, not her personally.

The new emails do not establish who ultimately owes the disputed money, but they offer a rare look at the expectations surrounding a major album rollout. Pink Friday 2 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in December 2023, and its accompanying tour later became the highest-grossing tour by a woman in Rap at the time.

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Meek took to social media to say that Akademiks was a negative force in the culture. Furthermore, he professed that he was looking for Ak’s home so they could have a conversation. Akademiks then posted photos of his gun stash as a warning. This morning, Akademiks continued to go at Meek, and even posted private DMs.

This afternoon, Meek gave his side of the story. He claims Ak is the one who has been messaging him non-stop. He also called the commentator “mentally crazy.”

“This guy is messaging me all day clipping a 1000 videos a day … I said something to him 5 days ago about being the gas lighter to petty rap beefs with the streets… he’s been messaging me posting clips and doing stuff 5 days straight, I been off it he’s mentally crazy,” Meek wrote.

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Meek Mill Speaks Out

The rapper went on to say that Akademiks is manipulating people through clipping. He also said that Ak thinks he can control all of the people he has issues with, Meek included.

“I’m Mad he think he can control me through a desktop,” Meek continued. “you have a media Socail platform bro…. after the Kendrick and drake beef clipping has been exposed .. stupid people still believe it.. it’s just one source of marketing not the divinci code.”

Akademiks responded to all of this by suggesting Meek Mill was “off his meds.” He then went on to post more DMs in which Meek wished for Akademiks to get cancer and die.

Once again, it has become crystal clear that there is no love lost between these two, and that will probably never change.

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