Lisina was visibly nervous to meet him and tried to calm herself down. It seems Shaq thought a good way to help out with her anxiety was to go all out. But Lisina wasn’t weirded out and instead laid her head on his shoulder and then hugged him afterwards.

Complex caught wind of several reactions on X, and most people are unsure as to why Shaq behaves this way around women. “His freaky a*s already making plays,” one person commented underneath FearBuck‘s post.

“Shaq gotta be top 3 horniest n**** alive,” another half-jokes. “Shaq always tryna hit some shii,” another echoes. A fourth replies, “Can Shaq be around a woman without being weird asf bro.”

Others took less offense to the situation, claiming that if they had kids, they would be sports superstars. For those wondering, Shaq is 7’1″ while Lisina stands at 6’9″. Ironically, the Russian model actually had a basketball career before switching professions.

She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian National Team. Her squad did very well, winning bronze. But the now 38-year-old decided to hang it up in 2014.

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Is Shaq Married?

But as for Shaq and his encounters with women, this is not the first time he’s ruffled feathers. In October 2024, for example, he made some incredibly uncomfortable and suggestive remarks towards fellow LSU alumna, Angel Reese.

While on her podcast, he suggested that she should dunk in really tiny shorts to increase WNBA jersey sales.

Additionally, he was in hot water just last year after taking a photo with OnlyFans model and influencer Sophie Rain sitting on his lap. He was in attendance as a DJ for her 21st birthday party but the picture started dating rumors which Shaq profusely shut down.

His bachelor-like lifestyle is something he’s been open about ever since moving on from his ex-wife of seven years, Shaunie. They have been co-parenting their six kids since divorcing in 2010.

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During Yachty’s conversation with ThriftCon cofounder Mario Conte, he answered a question from Conte to CasshyVee about how not to “confuse taste with access.” “If you have the right money, you can buy the right brands,” Conte said.

“That’s not true, though, ’cause a lot of rappers cannot dress and they got money,” the Atlanta artist remarked at around the 19-minute mark of the YouTube video below. “I call it a ‘cheat code.’ When you see somebody dress mannequin, head to toe in one brand, it’s a cheat code. You a mannequin. That’s easy, what you mean? You take the mannequin in the store… That’s what people do, and that’s what stylists do, and that’s what differentiates someone who can spend a couple of hours in a thrift store versus somebody who just gon’ go right in Balenciaga right off the mannequin.”

Vee disagreed with this being a cheat code because it isn’t making these folks any better, but he understood Yachty’s point overall. “Access and money really don’t do nothing for you unless you’re using it with good taste,” he remarked, which Yachty disagreed with. He brought up a hypothetical example of a woman preferring a suitor in a Ferrari rather than one in a busted-up Nissan.

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Lil Yachty’s New York City Fashion Take

For those unaware, Lil Yachty’s had hot fashion takes before. He previously questioned the acclaim and prevalence associated with New York City streetwear, which made many NYC MCs clap back indignantly.

We doubt the conversation around this take about rappers and their fashion sense will go over any more amicably. Still, Yachty’s in a position right now to lead by example. He can eschew the “mannequin” approach in favor of more creative perspectives, inspiring others to follow his lead.

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“Dam boi this n***a Keed really dead,” Thugger wrote. He later retweeted a post from a fan who described the Atlanta rapper for anyone who didn’t know about him. “He was known for songs like ‘Nameless’ and his work with Young Thug’s YSL label. Many people felt he still had a lot of potential ahead of him. His music and influence are still remembered by fans,” the post read.

However, not every fan was very respectful or sympathetic regarding this mourning. One Twitter user replied to Thug’s mournful tweet with a screenshot of an episode of The Simpsons in which Mr. Burns hands Lisa a phone and says, “Here’s a phone. Call somebody who cares.”

The YSL boss was not very happy with this. But Jeffery seemed more shocked by this comment than angry about it. “Wow bro,” he quote-tweeted the post.

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How Did Lil Keed Pass Away?

For those unaware, Lil Keed passed away at the age of 24 after being hospitalized with stomach and back pains. He died of natural causes related to eosinophilia, an excess of white blood cells fighting allergies and infections. Keed suffered a seizure and passed away in 2022 just days before federal authorities arrested Thug in connection to the YSL RICO case.

Since then, Young Thug left that legal battle behind, securing his freedom via a no contest plea. But the loss of his friend and artists continues to pain him to this day, even if fans sometimes troll in respoonse.

Thugger and Lil Keed collaborated on the Slime Language projects and many other tracks, and we will see if more posthumous releases come to light. Throughout this difficult process, the former continues to pay tribute to the latter even years after his passing. Hopefully, this legacy and honor continues to live on in ways big and small, regardless of mocking trolls online.

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They believe it’s sending a poor message, especially to with the league being family friendly. Kornet’s lengthy blog post on Medium is what really set this debate in motion. On top of arguing that, he also believes that it shows the NBA is supporting the “potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society.”

Kornet added, “The NBA should desire to protect and esteem women, many of whom work diligently every day to make this the best basketball league in the world. We should promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers, and partners that we know and love.”

But as we said, Draymond Green doesn’t see it that way. He explained his view on his namesake podcast per ClutchPoints. “I think to point out that they have esteem issues because that’s the line of work they chose, I actually think is less protective of women because you’re condemning something—it’s actually an art. I don’t know if you’ve ever been, but if you see it in action, it’s actually a form of art—that some choose to indulge in and some choose not to indulge in.”

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Atlanta Hawks “Magic City Monday”

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The future Hall-Of-Famer then cited Cardi B as an example of a woman who seemingly doesn’t have any “esteem issues” despite having that background. He coupled that with the fact that she uses that in her performances, which he says he saw recently at the San Francisco stop for her Little Miss Drama Tour.

Green concluded his stance saying, “But to say that because a woman decides that that’s the art that they want to partake in and that the customer wants to take in, I think is reflective on society’s thoughts and how they once view things.”

If you are not in the know, the Atlanta Hawks are going to be celebrating the strip club’s contributions to the city’s culture later this month. On March 16, they are running an event what they have called “Magic City Monday” during their game against the Orlando Magic. It will feature exclusive merch, a T.I. halftime performance, food from the establishment’s kitchen, and in-arena entertainment inspired by the club.

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Release Date: March 6, 2026

Genre: R&B

Tracklist for Jean

1. Forgiveness
2. Yellow Eyes
3. Alright
4. West Memphis
5. Earth, Wind & California
6. Aggressive
7. Of Course
8. Delicate Roots
9. Waterfall
10. Interlude 1
11. Seven Years
12. Different Light
13. Interlude 2
14. Water & Wanderlust

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While it’s proving to be a timeless record, we have to imagine that many fans are ready for her next era. Well, it sounds like she’s been hard at work making magic once again thanks to a new interview with i-D Magazine.

It sounds like what’s driving her is A.I. and proving that it can’t create art on the level a human can. “I’m not up against the pop girls… not up against the R&B girls. I’m up against anti-intellectualism and doing things easy. The type of blend of information my human experience provides, AI can’t even be prompted to f*ck with. I want to just let this angst drive me into bizzare directions,” the Missouri native said.

She adds, “I’m trying to just open my brain and open my heart, channeling awesome humanity sh*t right now. Humanity is my ‘why’—preservation of what’s left, extreme expression of what is, and a desperate plea. I feel insufferably human right now.”

But that wasn’t the only interesting portion of this sit-down. During her recording sessions for this third solo album, fellow singer and songwriter Steve Lacy was present for some of them. In fact, there was enough moments shared that they were able to make “a random little project together,” says SZA.

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How Many Grammys Did SZA Win This Year?

Hilariously, fans aren’t getting their hopes up, even predicting it will never see the light of day. “She know she lying,” one pessimistic person says on X. “She evil for saying this knowing damn well it’ll never drop,” another echoes.

But time will always tell, so we will just have to keep our eyes peeled. Interestingly, these supposed recordings are SZA and Steve Lacy’s first together. The latter has worked with other TDE affiliates, namely Kendrick Lamar and Isaiah Rashad.

We have to imagine this tape would sound great as Lacy and SZA both have some stylistic similarities. Hopefully, we get our hands on it at some point.

If it dropped this year it would add onto what’s already been a successful 2026. At the 68th Grammys, the “Broken Clocks” superstar added two more golden gramophones to her trophy case. She won in the Best Melodic Rap Performance and Record Of The Year categories with her and K. Dot’s smash “luther.” Her total is now up to seven Grammys and if either one of these albums release, we are sure more awards will be coming her way.

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Release Date: March 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Most Hated 2

1. Goin Bad’ Freestyle
2. Mr. Uptown
3. Jumpin’ Out a Window
4. Back 2 Back ft. G-Herbo
5. My Woo ft. Loe Shimmy
6. Mercedes
7. Necessary Pain
8. UP IN HEA
9. If Ya Want It
10. Gates Flow 2 (She Don’t Wanna)
11. Baby Please
12. Who Hiding
13. Young Ready
14. Can’t Be Close To People ft. Joe Scott
15. Bout U ft. Hotboii
16. Edible
17. Really Red

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They were steadfast that they would remain relevant, but Ebro didn’t have much faith. “Alright, we gon’ see… And guess what? I’m gon’ be here.”

Well, fast forward to now and Lil Uzi Vert is still doing their thing and buzzing on the charts after signing a new record deal. Some would argue the quality has dipped to an extent, but for the most part, they are very much still here.

Their fans are reminding Ebro of that today, which just so happens to be the six-year anniversary of Eternal Atake. Moreover, his single “What You Saying” is still ringing off as it sits at number 27 on the Hot 100. They are also reminding him of his “be here” comment as he’s now no longer with Hot 97.

But even though you can pretty confidently say Ebro was wrong about Uzi’s trajectory, he still believes he was right. In a Rap Life Review clip caught by Kurrco, he tries to prove that he is by asking his panel if they are still eager for a new project from him.

He also tries to switch up the initial focus of his prediction he made in 2016 to them living up to “rockstar” status.

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Is Lil Uzi Vert Dropping An Album Soon?

Uzi did say they were going to be one, and most of the Rap Life Review hosts felt he reached that to a degree. Fans of theirs were quick to point Ebro’s pivoting out in the comments. “Wasn’t his point Uzi wouldnt be around for that long?” one user asked.

Another writes, “That’s not the original argument. It wasn’t if he was still gonna be number 1 or the most relevant of all time, he specifically said ‘a few years down the road, yall get to struggling’ Uzi responded that he not gon struggle and he proved him right.”

But even though there doesn’t seem to be too hard of feelings anymore, Ebro is loving that their debate keeps coming back to light. “It’s a gift that keeps on giving. It’s great promo. Love it.”

Going back to that album excitement, though, Uzi is seemingly ready to drop in 2026. In a Dazed interview they believe there needs to be a change of scenery. “I gotta change the scene. I can think of it right now, that’s how good I am. Steampunk. Steampunk. Because everything’s too goth, so we’re gonna make it more steampunk.”

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zSneakerHeadz reports that the Nike Ja 4 will be released in the holiday of 2026.

This mock-up features a bold red mesh upper covering the entire bootie construction. Black graphic details slash across the midfoot creating dynamic visual movement and energy throughout. A carbon fiber-inspired panel adds structural support while maintaining the lightweight performance clearly.

The Nike Ja 4 introduces a functional JA stability structure for improved on-court performance. A lockdown fit system adapts to foot movement during explosive plays and quick cuts. The Cushlon 3.0 midsole provides responsive cushioning for all-day comfort and court-ready impact protection.

A 6mm ZoomX liner sits inside delivering bounce and energy return for explosive movements. The sock-like collar eliminates traditional lacing systems for streamlined aesthetics and reduced weight significantly. Red rubber completes the colorway with traction patterns built in carefully.

While this remains a mock-up render, the silhouette is expected to closely match production. Ja Morant continues evolving his signature line with Nike into more innovative territory each season. The slip-on design represents a bold departure from traditional basketball sneaker construction methods completely.

Finally end-of-year timing positions the Nike Ja 4 perfectly for holiday shopping and gifts.

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Nike Ja 4 Mockup

That sock-like construction is such a bold move for a signature basketball shoe. It gives these a futuristic, almost alien aesthetic compared to typical lace-up models.

The all-red colorway in these mock-ups looks absolutely fire with that mesh texture. Also those black graphic slashes across the midfoot add serious visual interest and movement. ZoomX in the sockliner is premium tech that LeBron and other top signatures use.

The carbon fiber-inspired panel suggests Nike is taking stability seriously for Ja’s explosive style. Dropping the traditional lacing system is risky but could revolutionize basketball shoe design honestly.

These look way more advanced than the Ja 3 from a design perspective.

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The hot take emerged on Apple Music’s latest Rap Life Review episode, published yesterday (Thursday, March 5). In it, Ebro made a bold claim about the 6ix God’s catalog. “I’m waiting for something that’s never going to happen. It’s like waiting for a classic Drake album. It’s never going to happen,” he expressed, which his cohosts were not very receptive to. “Go ahead, you ain’t have to respond to that.”

kev2alks made an Instagram Reel featuring this clip with the following caption: “Aww look at Ebro truing to have a moment..well you got it buddy, ofcourse you need Drake to have it,It’s not like Kenny [Kendrick Lamar] don’t got 2 new verses out,but yall know u won’t go viral off that huh!? Saying this while he’s most streamed is WILD.”

As it turns out, The Boy apparently blessed this Reel with a like, which kev2alks responded to on Twitter. “Imma just leave this here and happy this is how my night ended,” they wrote. “Love seeing the boy [Drake] see me Drag Ebro for filth…and he probably saw my 416-4/16 post too… Night Y’all.” kev2alks tagged other OVO-supporting accounts in their post.

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Why Don’t Drake & Ebro Like Each Other?

For those unaware, Ebro’s been very critical of Drake in the past, calling him a “sickness” and accusing him of being right-wing. This contentious relationship goes back even further to their earlier days in the game. Clearly, things have not gotten any nicer between them.

In fact, Drake celebrated Ebro’s misfortune, specifically his exit from Hot 97‘s morning programming. Many fans might see this as petty, but others see it as payback for years of criticism.

Will this feud come up again in more direct ways or are podcast shots and Instagram likes the extent of the animosity? We’ll see, but we doubt a hatchet burial is incoming.

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