During the discussion with Jillian Superstar, the two joked about making Drizzy a part of tricking conversations. Specifically, their break-down happens at the 11-minute and 20-second mark of the YouTube video below. Superstar called the Toronto rapper a “professional trick,” and continued to debate about the term after Monét laughed at Jillian’s assessment.

He responded to this in an Instagram comment under coverage of Monét’s conversation. “There’s a return on investment in your soul for doing things for people who you feel deserve it,” The Boy wrote. “Whether you feel that way in the moment and they prove otherwise over time or it’s a gesture to acknowledge consistent love and loyalty the difference is there isn’t an expectation on the other side. It’s self awareness that you have been blessed with an obscene amount of money and joy is the emotion that excites you the most. So once you have experience enough joy from material things for yourself sometimes the only way is to see the joy on faces after unexpected gestures for others. Transactional exchanges with the expectation of intimacy are a different frequency.”

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Drake On “Tricking”

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Elsewhere, Drake is in Coachella rumors once again, and we’ll see if that pans out. It would be his first time headlining since 2015, but nothing has officially emerged at press time. In any case, OVO fans feel satisfied, as a world tour in 2027 will follow the recent release of HABIBTI (FOMO).

Meanwhile, Victoria Monét is enjoying the praise for Frequency Of Love and probably has more big plans for the next few months. While some fans had strong reactions to this tricking conversation, it seems like both sides here are quick to dispel the term’s negative connotations in today’s society.

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Reportedly, a California appeals court ruled on Thursday (October 1) that they would allow a lower court to order discovery in Jay-Z’s lawsuit against Tony Buzbee and “reconsider its prior ruling based on any new evidence, should the court deem it appropriate.” Previously, court authorities ruled Hov could not sue Buzbee again after a court dismissed his lawsuit over defamation and extortion last year.

The California appeals court did not reopen the case themselves and maintained their original ruling, but opened the door for a lower court to reevaluate and potentially reintroduce the lawsuit. Appeals court do not traditionally hear new evidence without its development in a lower court.

The Roc Nation mogul’s attorney had previously argued that Jane Doe’s admission to making false allegations should allow for the Tony Buzbee lawsuit to reopen. If an appeals court agrees with a trial court’s approval in a discovery process, the legal battle could continue. Of course, just because a court allows a case to move forward does not mean it will automatically be successful for the party making the appeal.

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Tony Buzbee & Jay-Z

“[The appeals court] denied the petition for rehearing and the request to consider Jane Doe’s new declaration without even requesting a response,” Buzbee’s lawyers reportedly stated. “The Court simply noted that the trial court retains its existing authority to consider new evidence if it chooses to do so. We are confident in the ruling and prepared to address whatever comes next.”

Now, the Jay-Z and Tony Buzbee case will return to a lower court to see if more litigation follows. “We are pleased that the Court of Appeal has invited us to ask the Superior Court to order discovery and reconsider its prior ruling based on the recent declaration from Ms. Doe,” Jeremy Rosen, a lawyer for Hov, reportedly stated. “We intend to proceed with that application as soon jurisdiction [returns] to the Superior Court.”

Elsewhere, according to Reuters, Buzbee is still facing other legal issues with Roc Nation. He failed to dismiss a $25 million defamation suit from the Roc’s lawyer Marcy Croft

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Victor Victor leads the event as Steven Victor confirmed the Blue pair of his Air Force 1 ’01 collab will drop at the show. It has a blue leather upper, a white Swoosh, and the dog logo near the heel. The remaining colorways will release in different cities through December.

Jae Tips and Circulate both went with a Triple White base. Each pair adds a custom tongue tag and branding on the heel. The shoes aren’t changed beyond that.

Badfriend is bringing two options in white and black. The white pair has a purple tongue tag and a black logo on the heel. It will only be sold at the Badfriend booth.

LAAMS is also part of the lineup. Stash will spray paint shoes live at the event as well. Most of these projects keep the shoe simple and let the branding do the talking. That works when the base is a clean Air Force 1.

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ComplexCon

ComplexCon has a long history with the Air Force 1. The Off-White version was one of the biggest releases at the 2017 show. Travis Scott’s White pair also had a limited launch there that year.

This year is the show’s 10th anniversary. Nike has also cut back on Air Force 1 volume lately, which makes collab pairs feel more special.

Booth exclusives usually come in small numbers. Even a plain white pair with a custom tag can sell for more than retail on the resale market. Stash’s painted pairs could be the most interesting ones, since they’re made on the spot.

Jae Tips has also built a loyal following at ComplexCon over the years. Expect long lines at his booth.

None of these pairs reinvent the Air Force 1 but they don’t need to. Collectors will still be lining up for them, and anyone who can’t make it to LA will be watching resale.

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This isn’t just a colorway with a regional name slapped on it. The biggest detail is the Arabic “٢٣” on the tongues, which means 23. It’s a clean nod to Michael Jordan that doesn’t feel forced and obviously one that ties to the market this pair is designed for.

The upper is a light grey leather with brown accents around the heel and toe. A red Jumpman on the tongue adds a small pop of color. A cream midsole and gum outsole keep things warm and earthy.

Jordan also swapped out the usual elephant print. Also these interesting geometric patterns now cover the toe and heel instead. That’s the biggest visual change from a standard Air Jordan 3 release.

Nike Air branding sits on the heel, and burgundy laces reportedly come as an extra. Special packaging rounds out the release in an elegant finish.

Also, as for where to find them, this looks like a regional exclusive. Expect Middle Eastern retailers and SNKRS in the region. Anyone outside that market could be in for a tough cop.

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Air Jordan 3 “Middle East”

Regional exclusives have become a real trend for Jordan Brand this year. The Japan-exclusive Air Jordan 12 “Sumo” landed in August, and this feels like the next chapter. Jordan keeps using its classic models as a canvas for local culture.

The Air Jordan 3 is a smart pick for it. It debuted in 1988 as the first Jordan with a visible Air unit and a Jumpman logo. Tinker Hatfield designed it, and it’s still one of the most loved shoes in the lineup.

Dropping the elephant print is a bold move. Purists might be a bit upste, but it keeps this pair from feeling like another reused color block.

Resale is where this pair could get interesting. Regional drops like this tend to climb fast once they leave their market. If this stays Middle East only, expect high resell prices when the pairs inevitably make their way over.

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: The Liz 3

Quotable Lyrics from The Liz Symphony

I’m on my 2-3, I’m havin’ it
Y’all h**s ain’t like that, you draggin’ it
Pull up, doors open like cabinets
I’ve been called plenty of things, but not average

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Platinum Heart 2

Quotable Lyrics from Nights Prayed

I’ve been back on my grind, a lot on my mind
They tried to stop me, but I gotta shine
I made it through worse, they know it’s my time
I gave it my all, they kept on putting out lies

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The Kitty Panty (KP-01) costs $30, and the Kitty Short (KS-01) costs $40. Both were restocked on Yeezy.com. Now, same-day delivery covers Los Angeles and also surrounding areas and the orders had to be in by 12 p.m. PT.

Early reports suggest it’s actually working. One fan on Reddit said they ordered at 9:45 a.m. and got the package around 9:30pm that night. They said there was no tracking, no shipping label, and no confirmation email. They believe the Yeezy team delivered it personally. Another photo shows a package left in a mailbox.

That’s a big move for a brand that’s had shipping issues. Ye’s team clearly wants to fix that, and this is a loud way to do it. The collection was already moving fast too. The Kitty pieces reportedly sold out on September 25th before this restock landed.

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Yeezy’s Same-Day Shipping

This is the latest drop from Ye and designer Mowalola Ogunlesi. The Nigerian-British designer joined Ye’s team in 2020 as design director for Yeezy Gap. She kept working with him after that deal ended.

Their best-known independent release is the viral WET tank top, which retailed for $20 in 2024. The Kitty collection was announced on August 31st. Both pieces are sheer white with a small kitten graphic on the front. Bianca Censori was photographed wearing the line before the reveal.

Same-day delivery fits a bigger trend for Yeezy. The brand has been rebuilding its retail setup, including a new deal with JD Sports. At these price points, fast direct fulfillment also leaves less room for resellers to profit.

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“I hired someone that told me I was targeted by tech engagement farms to build smaller pages using my name for negativity and engagement bait,” she wrote. “If you see anything negative don’t engage lol they gotta start paying me. Hell they should be paying YOU.”

She did not identify the pages allegedly involved or provide additional evidence showing who may be behind the activity. Instead, her post focused on telling fans not to reward negative content with engagement, arguing that reactions only help the pages benefiting from her name.

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SZA Wants Fans To Stop Feeding The Rage Bait

The message fits with SZA’s growing frustration with how outrage is manufactured online. In December 2025, she accused the White House of “rage baiting artists for free promo” after her music was used in an immigration enforcement post, according to TheGrio. Her criticism then was aimed at a very different source, but the complaint was similar. Attention generated through anger still counts as attention.

SZA has also been unusually willing to meet online commentary head-on rather than leaving every conversation to fan pages or her team. That makes her name especially valuable in an engagement economy where a response from the artist can turn an otherwise forgettable post into a much larger moment. Her latest message asks fans to break that cycle by refusing to interact at all. If the goal of the alleged pages is to build audiences through negative SZA content, she would rather nobody help them do it for free.

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The game has been building toward its debut since late last year. Complex reported in November that Republic Records partnered with Nothing Projects Interactive on OnlyHands, a fighting game centered on playable artist avatars and combat inspired by Hip Hop personalities. Sauce Walka was among the first rappers to promote the project, comparing its spirit to classics such as Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam: Fight for NY.

That comparison is easy to understand. OnlyHands puts rappers directly into fights while building characters around recognizable personas. The game’s official site promises more than 20 fighters, with certain players already receiving early access ahead of the larger rollout.

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“OnlyHands” Is Building A Rap-Heavy Roster

Metro is only one piece of the expanding lineup. Tay-K is also expected to be playable, while promotional material has featured Kodak and Boosie. WorldStarHipHop has showcased footage highlighting several of the artists attached to the game.

The concept naturally recalls the Def Jam fighting franchise, which turned rappers into combat characters during the 2000s and later became a cult favorite. Fans have spent years asking for another game that brings current artists into that kind of environment. OnlyHands is not being presented as a direct continuation, but the appeal is familiar.

New York Comic Con runs October 8 through October 11 at the Javits Center. OnlyHands will use opening day to introduce its growing roster to a much larger gaming audience. Metro has spent years producing fight music. Now he, or his avatar, apparently gets to throw a few punches himself.

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