It took less than three months for ICEMAN to hit this milestone, particularly led by a couple of huge tracks. As of writing this article, “Janice STFU” leads the pack with 323 million streams, followed by “What Did I Miss?’ with 282 milion, “National Treasures” with 177 million, “Shabang” with 156 million, and “Whisper My Name” with 142 million.

For those curious, the Toronto superstar’s most streamed albums on Spotify are still Views and Scorpion, with almost 13 billion for the former and a little over 12 billion for the latter. As for what other 2026 hip-hop albums are getting massive numbers, Don Toliver and Ye are among the success stories.

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Also, ICEMAN‘s commercial success doesn’t stop there. It also surpassed Take Care as his longest-running album on Billboard‘s Hip-Hop/R&B chart with 13 weeks at number one, per Bars on Instagram.

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Drake’s “FOMO”

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But elsewhere, Drake is prepping for another “project”: “FOMO” (Fear Of Missing Out). While fans still don’t know exactly what it will be, he teased it as a “not so short” film premiering via YouTube on Tuesday, September 15 at 9PM EST.

Some of the OVO fanbase is confident we will get new Drizzy music, whereas others think it will be a more conventional score. But Drake has seemingly been filming music videos as of late, so a lot of this speculation is still up in the air.

Whether this is a conventionally narrative project or something a bit more unexpected remains to be seen. He already shocked fans with his triple drop of ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR, but he could have an even bigger surprise on the way.

Even if we weren’t getting “FOMO” soon, ICEMAN‘s continued success proves 2026 is already one for the history books for the 6ix God. We’ll see if it surpasses his previous work and gives fans something new to appreciate.

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As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, when the “GWOAT” posted a makeup video from inside the New York MC’s home, some fans thought they saw a portrait in the background of the former couple with their daughter. When she came across this on IG, she took to the comments section to clarify. “That is @chanel.nine his oldest daughter & his youngest daughter yall are so obsessed!!!!” Shields wrote.

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Not only that, but she also called out fans sharing an allegedly AI-generated image to spread an allegedly false narrative. Fans have been allegedly claiming Claressa was friendly with Remy when she first linked up with Pap in 2023. She clapped back by sharing the real picture the AI image was based on, which was with Russell Westbrook.

“MORE PROOF THAT THESE REMY MA FANS ARE LYING & USING AI TO FIT A FAKE NARRATIVE THAT DOES NOT EXIST!!!!!!” Claressa Shields wrote. “I did not know of or meet PAP til july 6th 2024!!! Stop fkn lying! It’s disgusting the things yall are doing! Im calling out every lie from now on!!!!!!”

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Remy Ma Reacts To Papoose’s “Jezebel”

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But on the other side of this, there’s Papoose’s diss track to Remy Ma, titled “Jezebel.” In it, he spoke on their relationship and aired their issues out, issues which she’s happy to throw right back at him. Via the femcee’s Instagram Story, she shared a TikTok of a user making fun of Pap’s delivery and look for the track, adding “I’m weakkkk” alongside a few crying-laughing emojis.

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Remy has her own track on the way that will probably address a lot of this, titled “Why I Get Married?” Clearly, neither side is backing down or hoping for a reconciliation anytime soon. But maybe one day, they will take their issues behind closed doors rather than airing them out online.

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The interviewer and commentator attributed The Voice’s victory in this Los Angeles case to there being “no smoking gun,” plus a “great set” of defense attorneys who were able to raise enough reasonable doubt for the jury to acquit their client. He also sent his condolences to the family of Lul Pab, the cousin of Quando Rondo who was killed in a 2022 L.A. ambush on Quando. Prosecutors had accused Durk of orchestrating that, but the jury ruled in his favor.

Vlad also spoke on the other two codefendants in this case, OTF Dede and Browneyez. They received convictions for the stalking charges, but not the murder-for-hire ones, in addition to cooperating witnesses for the prosecution already having pleaded guilty to their charges. He hopes this will give Pab’s mother “some degree of help.” “I can’t speak on her behalf,” DJ Vlad added.

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DJ Vlad On Lil Durk Trial

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“Nobody won in this situation,” he continued, referencing other Chicago rappers. “Everybody lost. Quando lost his friend. Lul Tim lost his friend. King Von is dead, all his friends are mourning. There was a revenge killing. A bunch of people are going to prison for life. Lil Durk was in a jail cell for two years… He spent millions of dollars on his legal defense bill… Think about how stressful this must have been over the last few days, or last few weeks, or last few months.

“He’s got kids on the outside, he’s got a girl on the outside,” Vlad went on. “To all the young dudes who want to go this route, who want revenge, who want to use it for clout, I am sure Lil Durk will never touch anything like this ever again. I’m sure he regrets this to the highest degree. I think Lil Durk was in the process of changing his life… This is the final chapter to him changing his life… He wants to be a better version of Lil Durk moving forward.”

Lil Durk’s next trial will begin on October 5, if everything goes according to the current schedule. The trial will reportedly cover charges that reference a 2022 Chicago murder and a 2019 Atlanta shooting. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will likely clash over bond possibilities before the trial begins.

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The lineup covers 20 pieces total, spanning tops, knitwear, bottoms, footwear, and accessories. Prices range anywhere from $20 up to $1,195. Everything is available now through VIVET’s official online store.

The collection leans heavily into streetwear staples with a moody, textured finish. Distressed suede jackets, leather bombers, and heavyweight tracksuits make up a good chunk of the range. Chunky combat boots and structured backpacks round out the rest.

Cenat drew inspiration from his Trinidadian and Haitian roots throughout the line. He built VIVET independently, without outside investors backing the project. That level of creative control shows in just how specific some of the pieces feel.

This marks his second public reveal of the brand. An earlier preview back in March showed a rougher, more graphic-driven direction that didn’t land the way he hoped.

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Kai Cenat’s First VIVET Collection

Cenat stepped away from streaming following his Mafiathon 3 event in late 2025. That break ended not long after, around the release of his “I Quit” video in January 2026, which doubled as both a mental health check-in and the first announcement of VIVET. That video showed him in Italy, hands-on with denim production and garment construction.

VIVET is Latin for “he, she, or it will live forever.” Cenat explained that meaning himself, tying it to wanting something lasting beyond his streaming career. The brand’s rollout has leaned into that same long-term mindset since then, favoring a slow build over a quick merch drop.

Front row seats at the NYFW show included Ms. Lauryn Hill alongside a mix of streamers and creators. That combination of old-school music royalty and internet-era personalities said a lot about where Cenat’s trying to position VIVET. Whether that positioning holds up long-term is still something only time will answer.

Overall, VIVET stands as one of the more ambitious moves a streamer has made into fashion.

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For those unaware, authorities still haven’t officially confirmed Q50’s identity at press time as the victim of the fatal Chicago shooting this morning on the 4200 block of S. Wentworth Avenue. However, alleged police dispatch audio features an officer seemingly confirming he was the victim by spelling out his real name.

A group of assailants reportedly pulled up in two cars alongside the Chicago rapper while he was at a gas station sometime between 4AM and 6AM, later opening fire. The city’s police department reportedly opened a homicide investigation after the incident. Alleged security camera footage of the attack surfaced online, as caught by No Jumper on Instagram.

There are no other details about this situation regarding suspects, motive, and other circumstances at press time. As such, the speculative and salacious readings of YFG Fatso and VonOff1700’s alleged social media reactions to this are not based in any official facts or accusations. Rather, they are just about fans connecting alleged dots in Chicago’s hip-hop and drill scene, and nothing about the messages fans are scrutinizing explicitly connects to this tragedy.

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BloodHoung Q50 Shooting

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DJ Akademiks TV shared Von’s Instagram Story post from earlier today. It was a repost of G Herbo celebrating the Lil Durk verdict, but some fans speculated that Von repurposed Herb’s video to refer to the incident.

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For those unaware, according to fan interpretations, VonOff1700 had allegedly dissed the NOT A CHANCE IN HELL collaborator in a song snippet he dropped just about a week ago. The two had previously collaborated often, so some fans still doubt this is really a reference to the murder.

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On the other hand, YFG Fatso took to his Instagram Story, as caught by No Jumper on IG, to share alleged reactions. He did, however, explicitly post an image of BloodHound Q50 alongside BloodHound Lil Jeff and an image of someone burning a $50 bill. “We spend 50K today !!!!” Fatso wrote, along with “Bet I be da last mf” and a screenshot of a message that said “Good day to b a f***ing reap.”

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For those unaware, Q50 and Fatso also had a collaborative bond, but after the former spent time with the latter’s daughter and her mother, Fatso allegedly reacted online with disdain. Fans’ speculative interpretations continue to swirl while folks await more official confirmation. Sadly, it’s part of a larger saga of conflict that has tragically taken another life.

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Vibrant leather covers most of the uppers of the shoes. A mix of yellow shades runs throughout instead of one flat, solid tone. That tonal look extends through the wings, lace cages, midsole, outsole, and lining.

Balvin first debuted this pair during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. The design pulls inspiration from Medellín sunsets and Colombia’s Caño Cristales river. That connection to his home country runs through nearly every detail on the shoe.

Small lace text reads “JUST DO IT.” on one side and “SOLO HAZLO.” on the other. Each heel also carries different branding, with Nike Air logo on the left shoe. Balvin’s upside-down smiley face logo takes over the right heel instead.

This marks his fourth Jordan Brand collaboration overall. He’s already worked through the Air Jordan 1, 2, and 3 in past years, moving sequentially up the model lineup.

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J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Lemonade”

There’s also a second, unreleased Air Jordan 4 tied to Balvin floating around too. He debuted a multicolor patchwork version during a 7-hour concert in Colombia earlier this year. That pair eventually made its way to DJ Khaled as a gift.

That multicolor sample isn’t expected to hit retail. Instead, this all-yellow “Lemonade” version is the one getting the full release treatment. It’s a more refined, one-color approach compared to some of his louder past collaborations.

Balvin’s Jordan Brand run has leaned heavily into storytelling tied to his Colombian roots since day one. This release continues that same pattern, just with a different visual language than his earlier, more colorful drops.

With the unboxing already circulating and the release date closing in, this one looks set to be one of his more anticipated Jordan projects yet.

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“Thank you Brian Steel, Lil Durk on the way home,” he expressed, as caught by THUGGERDAILY on Twitter. “Lil Durk beat his trial. We got to go up in this b***h.”

However, to clarify, Lil Durk is not coming home yet. He still faces another trial on October 5, if everything goes according to schedule. This trial will cover racketeering and gun-related charges the court previously severed from the murder-for-hire case, including allegations about a 2022 Chicago murder and a 2019 Atlanta shooting. Ahead of the next trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to argue against or in favor of bond. The Chicago rapper has been behind bars for almost two years.

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Lil Durk & Young Thug

But one of the reasons fans took particular note of this onstage gratitude is because Young Thug seemed to take credit for Lil Durk’s verdict. “Thank me later,” he tweeted, later adding two more posts: “Tell smurk to say something if I’m lying #Freesmurkio” and “I didn’t have to pay lol Brian does whatever I say on face asksmurk.”

For those unaware, Brian Steel worked the Lil Durk case following his defense of Thugger in the YSL RICO trial. Thug walked away free with release conditions.

Elsewhere, Smurk just addressed the verdict in a thankful Instagram message for fans. “Against all odds, we’re stronger together,” he wrote. “Allah doesn’t make mistakes. I feel all the love and positive energy. Now let me be free to help save our kids and bring unity back to our communities. I couldn’t have made it this far without my family, my lawyers, and supporters. [open hands emoji] Freedom. Freedom. Freedom.”

We will see how hip-hop continues to react to these developments.

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The rapper reacted to Akira tattooing his name on her back, and this was after they broke up and he told her to leave him alone. She called him during his livestream to ask about what had happened, and he made it clear he wants nothing to do with her anymore.

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Of course, we’ll see if the West Coast MC is actually serious about this, as they not only just welcomed a child together, but Blueface walking back his relationship drama and starting it again is just par the course for him these days.

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However, what fans took the most note of was Blueface’s disparaging comments towards Chrisean Rock. For those unaware, they have clashed a lot over the years for a heap of reasons. One of their most controversial contentions includes Blue claiming their son isn’t actually his, a position he’s walked back and doubled down on multiple times in the past.

Still, he told Rock to stop using his name for content and denied once again that their baby is his. We’ll see if either former partner has any response to all this.

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How Many Kids Does Blueface Have?

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Elsewhere, Blueface is looking for new partners, and his livestreams with various women have been as chaotic as you’d expect so far. Whether it’s gender discourse clashes or other controversies like the Wack 100 confrontation, there’s always some new antic going on.

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All of this relationship drama certainly makes for fiery debates and reactions. But the back-and-forth is exhausting for not only those involved, but for anyone trying to make sense of a concrete timeline and reasoning for all this. Regardless, Blueface is happy to speak his mind and ruffle feathers in the process. So this saga will likely never end as long as he has a microphone and camera. Blueface has four children with three different women: Javaughn and Journey with Jaidyn Alexis, Chirsean Jr. with Chrisean Rock, and Johnathan Jamall Porter Jr. with Nevaeh Akira.

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“LET ME MAKE THIS MF CLEAR.. SOMEBODY MOMMA GONE BE CRYING LIKE ME OBD…” she wrote. “Y’ALL WANNA TROLL I’M GONE TROLL ALOT OF YOU B***H A** N***AS FEARED MY SON!!!!!!!! AND NOW YOU GONE HAVE TO FEAR HIS MOTHER!!!!!!!! HE NOT HERE TO TELL ME DON’T DO THIS SOCIAL MEDIA.”

BloodHound Q50 had faced violence before, as he had taken to social media back in August of last year to respond to a shooting he suffered. He even dropped a diss track amid this situation.

Now, folks are mourning Q50’s loss and sending their prayers and condolences to his family, loved ones, and peers. Various hip-hop outlets and figures paid their respects and lamented another loss of life in the community.

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BloodHound Q50 Shooting

According to ABC7 and CBS reports about the shooting, official sources have not yet publicly identified the shooting victim as BloodHound Q50. However, dispatch audio shows an officer seemingly confirming the identity.

Their reports indicate the shooting occurred at some point between 4AM and 6AM local time at the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue. Two cars reportedly pulled up next to him when he was sitting in the driver’s seat of a car and opened fire.

Q50 reportedly suffered gunshot wounds on his shoulder and chest, and the perpetrators reportedly fled the scene. Law enforcement reportedly opened a homicide investigation.

We will see if any more information comes out about this tragedy. It joins many other heartbreaking past developments in Chicago’s rap scene and other communities, which are always saddening to see.

Fans and loved ones continue to reminisce on BloodHound Q50’s music and mourn his loss. As they await more official details and developments from authorities, more folks continue to react and add to the somber conversation.

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Doodie posted a picture of him on the block on Instagram, as caught by No Jumper on the social media platform. “Gave Away To The Families You Took [Their] dad’s From,” he captioned his post, possibly referring to the $10K challenge he’s been involved in. For those unaware, it’s something he coordinated with Trap Lore Ross to give back to families and communities.

As such, the OTF affiliate is likely referring to 6ix9ine’s cooperation with law enforcement in his RICO case a few years ago. Tekashi has been quite unapologetic about this, with him claiming folks are hypocrites for blasting him while propping other rappers up as “real.” Now, though, this context of the Lil Durk trial has made those conversations flare up in more contentious ways this time around.

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What’s Next For Lil Durk?

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With Lil Durk’s October 5 trial on racketeering and firearm-related charges on the horizon, we’re sure the New York rapper will still troll and make light of this whole situation. But folks are pushing back against his antics online, especially those in full support of Durk.

But Doodie Lo’s activity amid the Lil Durk trial has also led to scrutiny from other media figures. For example, DJ Akademiks had shocked reactions when Doodie tried to set up music videos and streams amid this time. It didn’t end up impacting the trial, but it raised many eyebrows.

Speaking of media conflicts, 6ix9ine called out Akademiks for “going hard” for Lil Durk, a notion the commentator immediately pushed back on. Ironically, Ak also faced accusations of doing the opposite, as Meek Mill claimed Ak’s platforming of Tekashi negatively prejudiced Smurk.

This weekend has been full of wild reactions to the not guilty verdict. While the legal saga isn’t over, it will probably wrap up before debates around this whole thing even begin to dissapate.

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