These two aren’t going to be getting back together anytime soon. That said, it was about time that Chrisean did something about that huge Blueface tattoo that adorns her face. It is an invasive tattoo, as most face tattoo portraits tend to be.

While Chrisean had vowed to remove it ages ago, it was still very much visible. Recently, the reality TV star took to social media, where she documented the process of removing the tat. Below, you can see her at the table, grimacing in pain as the laser treatment takes its toll.

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Chrisean Rock Is Done With Blueface

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Chrisean had a friend with her to hold her hand throughout the painful process. For a tattoo as large and as bold as the one she currently has, it will likely take more than just a couple of appointments to get the whole thing removed.

It is the harsh reality of tattoo removal, and Chrisean Rock appears to be finding that out right now the hard way. Although given her relationship status with Blueface, it should not be surprising that she would go to great lengths to remove this era of her life.

As for Blueface, he doesn’t seem to be paying this any mind right now. Instead, he has various other relationships to tend to.

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On August 28, Rod Wave will be dropping his new album, Don’t Look Down. Overall, this is going to be a massive album, and fans are certainly excited about it. In fact, Rod Wave is going to be taking this album on tour. His Don’t Look Down tour begins in September, and we have all of the details.

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Rod Wave Tour

Tour Dates:

• 09/12 — Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
• 09/15 — Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
• 09/17 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC
• 09/19 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
• 09/21 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
• 09/23 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
• 09/26 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
• 10/01 — Inglewood, CA @ Intuit Dome
• 10/04 — Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
• 10/07 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
• 10/08 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
• 10/12 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
• 10/14 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
• 10/16 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
• 10/19 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
• 10/22 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
• 10/23 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
• 10/25 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
• 10/27 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
• 10/31 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
• 11/03 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
• 11/06 — Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
• 11/09 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
• 11/14 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
• 11/18 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

How to Buy Tickets

The artist pre-sale officially begins Tuesday, June 23rd at 10 AM local time via Ticketmaster. Meanwhile, the general on-sale starts Friday, June 26th at 1 PM local time. There will be VIP and Platinum packages available for those who want them.

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The latest involves Roxy Reyes, a close friend of Diamond Brown, the mother of Chris Brown’s daughter Lovely. After she shared a selfie on Instagram, Chris Brown slid in the comments and simply left an emoji of a whale. That, however, appeared to be the tip of the iceberg, according to Reyes, who threatened legal action against him if he continued to contact her.

“@chrisbrown official Do not contact me again. You’re in my DMs and now my comments. Further contact will be treated as harassment, and I will file a restraining order and pursue legal action,” she wrote in response to his comment.

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Fans Come To Chris Brown’s Defense 

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As you could imagine, fans had plenty of thoughts on the interaction. Some found it wild that she would threaten legal action over an emoji, even though there’s evidently more to her response than simply that. Still, some fans rallied behind Breezy.

“Mind you, she called Chris Brown mom a whale & been harassing his baby mom, but internet people want him to always ignore everything,” a tweet from one fan read. 

Things haven’t necessarily been smooth sailing between Chris and Diamond in recent times. A few months ago, she accused Chris of harassing her and threatening to ruin her current relationship. The two are locked into a custody battle in court regarding Lovely Brown. Earlier this month, Chris Brown pushed back against Diamond’s request for sole legal and physical custody. All of this came after Diamond and Jada Wallace, the mother of Chris’ youngest child, went back and forth on social media. 

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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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