At this point, Akademiks can firmly call himself a streamer. Therefore, he is technically eligible to either enroll or teach at Streamer University. Kai Cenat is currently recruiting for the second season of his popular show, and Akademiks is among the streamers fans would like to see on the broadcast.

However, it doesn’t appear as though the feeling is particularly mutual. While Akademiks acknowledges that Stramer University is dope, he has little interest in actually attending. During his most recent stream, he made it clear as to why this is the case. Ultimately, he feels as though he might get backdoored by Cenat’s good friend, Tylil.

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DJ Akademiks Is Afraid of Tylil

This comment may seem like a random accusation or grievance, although there is some history here. Back in January, Akademiks accused Tylil of having a goon punch him in the face. Ak said this happened during a night out in New York. Clearly, Ak still has this incident at the top of his mind and is not interested in it ever happening again.

The catalyst for this alleged incident was a rumored argument that took place during Adin Ross’s Brand Risk event, which featured a fight between Adam22 and Jason Luv. At this time, it is unclear what the alleged argument was about.

All this to say, don’t expect DJ Akademiks to be at Streamer University. Instead, it appears as though he has other projects on his mind.

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None of these headlines were negative. Instead, West and Censori found themselves reviving an internet trend that had largely been dead for years. Of course, we are talking about the Mannequin Challenge, which is soundtracked by Rae Sremmurd’s smash hit, “Black Beatles.”

The challenge involves the entire room standing still, as if everyone is a statue. The camera makes its way around the room, showcasing the poses everyone has decided to maintain. This was a massive trend in the 2010s, and during Art Basel, Ye and Censori did their own version.

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Kanye West & Bianca Censori Pay Homage

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In the clip above, you can see the couple at the center of the room, with Censori donning some sort of bikini-esque attire. Meanwhile, there are various other associates across the room, making for an interesting composition.

The last time this challenge was truly popular was all the way back in 2016. Ten years later, it is still something that people remember fondly. Unlike planking, this is one of those trends that still brings about some real nostalgia.

That said, there is no doubt that 2016 nostalgia has become a bit overplayed as of late. With young hip-hop fans yearning for the days of prime Lil Uzi Vert and the SoundCloud era, it’s easy to see why Ye would want to tap in and take it back a decade.

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According to Aviator, Travis Scott didn’t originally want a low top shoe. He wanted to keep making more Jordan 1 High colorways instead. RJ was reportedly the one who had to talk him into it. That conversation ended up shaping years of releases that followed.

Aviator explained that the Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low became its own separate line. It wasn’t built using the standard OG Low SB look that fans are used to. Instead, the shape came from the 2015 Jordan 1 Low cut. That detail explains why these particular lows feel a little different on foot.

Throughout the video, Aviator picks up several pairs from his own collection. He shows off colorways like mocha and black phantom up close. He points out small differences in the sole and upper between releases. Each pair reflects that same original shape, even years later.

Aviator credited Travis Scott for changing how people view low top sneakers overall. He also thanked the people behind the scenes who helped push the line forward. Without that early back and forth, this entire series might not exist.

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Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 1 Low Story

Aviator’s video lays out a small but important detail most fans never noticed. The Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low isn’t built like other modern OG Lows.

Most recent OG Low releases use SB features, which was only recently updated. Travis Scott’s version skipped that entirely from the start. Instead, it kept the shape from an older 2015 cut. Essentially, that choice gave the shoe its own distinct fit and silhouette.

Over time, that same shape carried through colorway after colorway. Mocha, black phantom, olive, and several others all share that same base. Even casual fans might not notice the difference just by looking. For collectors like Aviator, though, that detail explains a lot about why these releases feel different.

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Release Date: June 19, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Making Promises

I’m about it. Step, slide with it
Left wrist AP to the sky with it
Lemme know imma spend a little time with it
Express to the give you dominance

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Release Date: June 22, 2013

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Trap Starz Music 13

Quotable Lyrics from Versace

Cookin’ this dope like I work at Hibachi
Look at the watch, it blow hot like some Taki
Come in my room, my sheet Versace
When I go to sleep I dream Versace

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Dark navy covers the collar and heel throughout the shoe. Lighter blue tones spread across the midfoot, laces, and overlays. Infrared stitching and accents cut through the upper for contrast. Perforated TPU on the quarter panel houses Awake NY’s signature script “A” logo.

Suede underlays add extra texture across parts of the build. A black and Infrared midsole pairs with a translucent outsole below. Branding stays fairly subtle overall, with hits placed at the heel and midfoot. Suede, perforations, and the visible Air unit all carry over from the standard build.

This marks Awake NY’s second mainline Jordan Brand collaboration overall. It follows last year’s Air Jordan 5 pack, which gained major attention from sneaker fans. This release also lines up with the Air Jordan 6’s 35th anniversary this year.

Both colorways are set to be priced at $230 each. Pairs will roll out through Awake NY first, followed by additional retailers like the usual SNKRS.

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Awake NY x Air Jordan 6 “Midnight Navy”

The Air Jordan 6 was originally designed by Tinker Hatfield with race car inspired details. That influence still shows through the shoe’s overall shape and structure today.

Awake NY keeps that core design mostly intact for this release. Suede, perforations, and the construction all remain part of the build. Instead of reshaping the silhouette, the focus stays on color and small branding touches.

This marks Awake NY’s third Jordan Brand project overall, following the Air Ship and Air Jordan 5. Each release has leaned into bold, recognizable color choices so far. Awake NY has built a strong following within New York’s streetwear scene over the years.

Overall, it’s that reputation that has carried directly into its growing partnership with Jordan Brand.

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Vans noticed the resemblance too, commenting “ohhhh bet” under Pharrell’s post. That comment quickly became part of the story as the comparison spread online. Vans also followed up with its own red Authentic ad shortly after. The brand leaned into the moment instead of ignoring it.

Louis Vuitton separates itself through materials rather than shape. Pharrell’s red pair uses a crocodile textured upper with thick white laces. Metal eyelets and natural leather accents appear near the toe and heel. Future shared that same red colorway, along with a brown monogram version.

The shoe’s name adds another layer to the comparison. Apparently the “Kombi” is widely tied to passenger vans, just like the Volkswagen Type 2. Naming a Vans lookalike after a van feels a little bit intentional. Brands are certainly getting more strategic in marketing, this could be a ploy by Vans.

The Louis Vuitton Combi is expected to release in early 2027. More colorways are likely to follow before then.

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Vans Responds To Pharrell & Louis Vuitton

This isn’t Louis Vuitton’s first time pulling from skate culture under Pharrell’s direction. The brand introduced a similarly influenced model called the Tilted back in 2025.

That release also borrowed heavily from familiar skate shoe shapes. The Combi continues that same general direction with an even closer resemblance. So far, only the red crocodile pair and a brown monogram version have surfaced publicly.

Both keep the simple silhouette while leaning on premium materials for contrast. Vans, meanwhile, didn’t need to say much beyond its short comment. Pairing that response with a fresh red Authentic ad got the point across clearly.

It’s a lighthearted way of acknowledging the comparison without escalating it further. The whole exchange turned into a small moment of its own online.

Overall, we’ll have to stay tuned to see if this actually goes anywhere. We’ve seen brands go the litigious route before, but Vans may look at this as an “all PR is good PR” moment.

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Rocky and Yachty fanned the flames by linking up recently, as caught by Kurrco on Twitter. Considering Drake and A$AP Rocky’s recent back and forth, many fans feel like this is a betrayal on Yachty’s behalf. After all, he was one of Drizzy’s closest friends and collaborators in the 2020s.

But even that dynamic went through some rough patches. The Atlanta MC’s comments on the Toronto superstar’s beef with Kendrick Lamar led to a lot of OVO backlash, and it even resulted in some social media clues that suggested they were at odds. Still, as recently as this February, Lil Yachty suggested he was all good with Drake.

Upon this picture’s landing on social media, some fans pointed to this complicated but overall casual history, whereas others are calling this a full-on switch-up that proves Yachty was always playing both sides. Even if these artists explain it all, it probably won’t quell overzealous Stans on all sides jumping to conclusions and making their disdain clear.

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Drake’s Beef With A$AP Rocky

For those unaware, Drake’s beef with A$AP Rocky mainly stems from their relationships with their former partners. They both dated Rihanna and the mother of Drizzy’s son Adonis, Sophie Brussaux. While things were mostly just subliminal and rumored in the late 2010s and early 2020s, the K.Dot beef firmly placed Rocky on the Compton rapper’s side, and the 6ix God firmly dissed the A$AP Mob member in response.

Fans reacting to this link-up between Rocky and Yachty had a lot to say, but nothing conclusive can really emerge until the artists themselves speak out about this.

Fans React

In Lil Boat’s case, he would probably take a similarly neutral but OVO-friendly stance as he has in the past, whether fans like it or not. Rocky hasn’t let other folks’ associations with The Boy get in the way of his friendships with them, whether it’s DJ Akademiks or fellow MCs. But for the OVO mogul, his assessment would be the most consequential, and the most unpredictable.

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“I support canceling the @kanyewest concert,” she wrote on Twitter last night (Saturday, June 20).
“Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments in a city-funded facility like our Alamodome—not ever, and certainly not on July 4th, our Nation’s 250th birthday. Standing up to antisemitism is exactly what it takes to achieve a more perfect Union.”

We will see if this public pressure and other examples of condemnations lead the venue to cancel the show. However, previous attempts to do so have been unsuccessful both in the United States and overseas. On the other hand, Ye already faced various travel bans, concert cancelations, and other obstacles in his pursuit of more live performances.

As such, there are still ongoing debates around freedom of speech, community concerns, hate speech, and other big questions. It’s a very complex question, even for high-ranking city officials.

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Kanye West’s Concerts

Other U.S. pushback to Kanye West’s planned concerts includes condemnations from Florida Senator Rick Scott, the Tampa Jewish Federation, the Florida Holocaust Museum, and the National Organization of Women’s Florida chapter. Ye is slated to perform in Tampa twice later this month, and we’ll see if anything changes in the next few days.

Kanye West will also perform in Chicago for two shows at his home city, of which significant backlash from government officials or other entities hasn’t emerged as directly at press time. But we’re sure criticisms will continue.

In the past, Ye has met these bans and cancelations with more apologies and messages of understanding. We’ll see if he one day has a more direct or fleshed-out answer about all this turbulence. For Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, this is about standing up against hatred. For Kanye and his fans, it’s about seeking redemption or rebirth against all odds.

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In the Spaces, the Bronx superstar ranted about an online page who continues to scrutinize the NFL player’s relationships with the other mothers of his children. He shares one child with Cardi. She also criticized pages preferring to trash other artists instead of praising their favorites. In addition, the femcee referenced both the fathers of her children, referring to her three kids with Offset.

But what really alerted fans to this alleged Diggs news is when she said she will keep her next relationship out of the public eye, implying she doesn’t consider Stefon to be an active partner anymore. Still, this could all be a big misinterpretation, and Cardi B could just be emphasizing privacy and secrecy moving forward. Perhaps another statement or address from the free agent could shed more light on this.

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Are Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Still Together?

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Speaking of which, Stefon Diggs recently addressed his Cardi B relationship, but it wasn’t a particularly revealing answer. TMZ caught up with him and asked about the relationship’s status, leading to a bit of a vague answer.

“That’s a beautiful talented mother, and I love her to death. You have to ask her,” Diggs remarked. He also spoke on a viral clip of the two of them having a verbal argument in public. “What argument? I don’t even think that was an argument. It’s okay, women get like that sometimes.”

Elsewhere, Cardi B’s Twitter Spaces session also included a response to earlier Christmas drama concerning the presumably former couple, as caught by The Neighborhood Talk on IG. She defended Stefon’s decision to spend Christmas with his kids instead of with her, clarifying he made up for it with gifts the very next day and has a wider obligation to his family she can’t jeopardize. Also, Cardi denied allegations that the mothers of Diggs’ children wanted to jump her.

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