A Nike NYC truck rolled out ahead of Game 3, hitting locations across the city with Knicks exclusive apparel and limited quantities of the Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “NY vs. NY.” The truck set up across from Madison Square Garden as part of a Park and Shop activation. Lines wrapped around the block.

The “NY vs. NY” colorway draws its name from New York City’s annual summer basketball tournament, one of the most recognized street ball events in the country. Brunson previously wore the shoe during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, when the Knicks overcame a 22-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. He finished that game with 38 points, including the basket that sent it to overtime with 19 seconds left.

The shoe features a green upper with blue Swoosh detailing and orange accents throughout. The color story leans into New York without going directly to the Knicks’ standard blue and orange. A wider retail release is expected this summer.

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Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE “NY vs. NY”

Jalen Brunson has built a consistent pattern of debuting Nike Kobe PEs during big playoff moments. The Kobe line fits him well given his connection to Bryant going back to high school.

Bryant actually gifted a pair of his Christmas-inspired Kobe kicks to Brunson back in 2014. That history makes the partnership feel authentic rather than just a marketing arrangement. The “NY vs. NY” tournament has been a Harlem institution for years, featuring some of the best pro and college talent each summer.

Tying the shoe to that event gives it a local identity beyond just the Knicks branding. The Menta colorway also stands out against what Brunson has worn before. His previous drops included the Statue of Liberty Kobe 6 and a Villanova-themed Kobe 4. Each shoe has told a specific story, and this one continues that approach into the Finals.

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“Jonathan Hay offers no evidence or legal authority in support of his Motion to Set Aside Clerk’s default, falling woefully short of meeting his burden to show there is good cause to set aside the default entered against him,” the filing reads. “For months, Hay has engaged in a deliberate pattern of concealment and evasion designed to frustrate service of process and obstruct the orderly administration of this case.”

Wallace already denied his involvement in Hay’s allegations when he filed a defamation lawsuit. His lawyers have now claimed that he’s tried to use the legal system to try to clean up the default judgment. Hay specifically argued that the papers were never served properly since he was dealing with bringing the case to California, where the allegations took place. However, Wallace’s team has pushed back on this, citing a property manager who said Hay lived illegally at an address and another alleged quote from his daughter who claimed Hay left the state.

“Now, having successfully been served and failing to respond, Defendant asks this Court to set aside the resulting default and reward his obstruction,” Wallace’s attorneys added.

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Diddy Potentially Faces New Charges In California

Although Jonathan Hay faces headaches related to CJ Wallace, his efforts in Los Angeles County could lead to new charges against Diddy. According to reports, the Los Angeles County District Attorney is reviewing the allegations of sexual assault. 

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Last night’s game felt like it was over. The Knicks were destined to lose their 2-0 series lead and come across as chokers. However, they were able to turn the tides and mount a comeback for the ages. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby have been playing out of their minds, and the Knicks appear to be on the cusp of greatness.

After the game, the cameras were on Rocky, who claimed that the Knicks were able to win because of his presence. He believes he was the good luck charm. Of course, he also said this facetiously, so don’t take it too seriously.

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A$AP Rocky Celebrates The Knicks Comeback

Following the game, Rocky and Rihanna took to the streets of New York City, where they got to celebrate with the fans. In fact, Rocky and Rihanna ended up at the basketball court, where they could be seen taking shots.

There was lots of fanfare surrounding them, and it appears as though it was just a good time for everyone involved. The vibes are high in New York right now, and it feels like a championship is inevitable.

Only once in the history of the NBA Finals has a team come back from being 3-1 down to win it all. Of course, this was LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2016. If the Knicks were to collapse now, there would be riots in the streets.

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However, one major lawsuit that looms over Diddy’s head involves Lil Rod, the music producer who appeared in Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Lil Rod accused Diddy of sexual assault, which the mogul has denied. 

According to TMZ, the Bad Boy founder has fired back at the lawsuit, claiming that Lil Rod has not turned over medical records. In his argument, Diddy claims that Rod’s requests for discovery materials are abusive in an attempt not to produce documents or respond to questions related to the suit. It appears this is largely related to a loophole. Diddy’s attorney said that Rodney failed to sign the right papers related to access to medical records in November. The papers that were signed didn’t meet the regulations related to privacy.

On top of that, Diddy also said that Rod’s request for information on Cuba Gooding Jr. is improper since Rodney alleges that the actors as also involved in an assault on the mogul’s yacht.

What Did Diddy Say About Lil Rod’s Accusations?

In a previous statement to TMZ, Diddy’s attorney called Rod a liar for the $30M demand in the lawsuit for damages. “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines,” the statement reads. It should be noted that the judge previously dismissed several claims in Rodney’s suit against Diddy.  We’ll keep you posted on any further updates on the case.

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For instance, his album UY SCUTI was considered to be a disappointment by many. The album just didn’t pack a punch, and there weren’t any songs that could be considered hits. This is not to say that Young Thug is finished. Not by any means. However, what is clear is that fans are expecting big things from the artist, and meeting those expectations can be burdensome.

It’s been almost a year since the release of UY SCUTI. If you remember, it dropped in September of 2025. Now, fans are anticipating a new project from Thugger, and as it turns out, that new project is in the works.

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Young Thug To Dive Into R&B

As per the man himself, this new project is going to be an R&B album. This could be an interesting development for Young Thug, especially when you consider how he has one of the most unique voices in the history of rap.

Not to mention, he is currently with Mariah The Scientist, which could very well lead to some interesting R&B collaborations. Having someone well-versed in the genre in his life will absolutely help him level up the sound.

Either way, the prospect of a new Young Thug album should be exciting to fans, even if UY SCUTI wasn’t the project some were hoping for. 2026 has already been a stacked year for music, and this is further proof of that.

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This week, Oschino unveiled a new freestyle over Drake’s “Make Them Pay” from ICEMAN to issue his response to Hov, who seemingly threw a sub at him during his freestyle. He wastes no time getting at Hov, claiming he’s jealous that Drake stole his light. Then, he suggests Beyonce is only with Jay-Z because of his money, rapping, “Can you imagine waking up every day and staring at your chick/ And deep down, you know she only really with you ‘cause you rich/ Ain’t no Bonnie or no Clyde, you just a John, you a trick.”

Elsewhere in the freestyle, he calls out Roc Nation’s CEO, who has been revealed to be a federal informant, and says that he mistreated members of State Property, only to reach out for the purpose of a reunion. He also tries to imply that Jay-Z was up to similar acts to Diddy, rapping, “The white party freak offs, we saw you vibing with Puff/ That million dollar watch you got should tell you that your time is up.”

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Oschino Puts Jay-Z On Blast Over Nas Beef, Calls Out Memphis Bleek

Oschino goes off on Jay for calling up State Property when the feud with Nas went down, claiming that, “Them Philly boys really saved your ass.” Later on, he also puts Memphis Bleek on blast for never blowing up, despite having over two dozen features from Hov. Check out the freestyle above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below.

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As you can imagine, the group played some of their classics, and the crowd was loving every second of it. Unfortunately, their performance also coincided with the Knicks being down by 27 points at the half. It appeared as though they were about to lose their 2-0 series lead and go back to San Antonio tied at two games apiece.

However, the basketball Gods were clearly looking down fondly at the Knicks last night. They mounted an improbable comeback, which led to a last-second basket by OG Anunoby. Now, the Knicks are one game away from winning their first NBA title in 53 years.

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Wu-Tang Clan Bring The Knicks Back From The Dead

On social media, some fans felt as though the Wu-Tang Clan’s performance was the catalyst for this comeback. After all, they were able to keep the crowd engaged, despite everything that happened in the abysmal first half.

Now, all the Knicks need to do is close out the series in style. If they lose Game 5 in San Antonio, they can win the series on home court, in New York, in Game 6. However, the Spurs are going to be motivated to avenge their loss and make history.

Only once in the history of the NBA has a team come back from 3-1 to win the Finals. Of course, that was back in 2016 when LeBron James toppled the 73-9 Golden State Warriors.

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Unfortunately, the slick jabs didn’t win over everyone. Cam’ron recently explained how he wasn’t a big fan of Hov’s freestyle at the Roots Picnic. “For him to even do that, he’s wild competitive, because people always think of and look at Jay-Z like, yo, your words can’t reach God. I’m too high in the sky to hear what n***as is saying. Must’ve came down ‘cause you paying attention to what n***as is saying,” he said. “But Drake is competitive, too. He’s a competitive n****a. By that freestyle not hitting the way his freestyles usually hit, this is an opportunity if Drake wants to take an opportunity and step up and be like, ‘Yo, that ain’t it, homeboy.’”

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Cam’ron explained how Drake’s accomplishments on the charts ultimately hold some value, especially since Jay used to once brag about his Billboard placements. “They was showing when Jay-Z was winning awards and he was saying, ‘Men lie, women lie, but numbers don’t.’… Now that Drake is killing him in the numbers, n***as is like, ‘Why don’t numbers count now? They counted when Jay was winning.’ This is a post that someone had put up.

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Jay-Z Announces Two New Shows

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Next month, Jay-Z will be performing in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium for three nights in a row, so it seems like we might get more bars from him then, too. Most recently, he announced two other shows, one in Paris and another in Los Angeles later this year.

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That said, Joy has been going on a media tour of sorts lately. Last weekend, she did an interview with DJ Akademiks, which got flirtatious at times. On Wednesday, she sat down with Adam22 of No Jumper. Given Adam’s reputation, you can probably guess what some of the questions were about.

Interestingly enough, Adam broached the topic of Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar. While Daphne Joy may not have an in-depth analysis of the beef between the two artists, she certainly has a favorite. That artist just so happens to be Drake.

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Daphne Joy On No Jumper

“I like Drake because he speaks to the girlies,” she explained. While Adam suggested that “luther” is a pretty good song, Joy didn’t seem to have much of an opinion. Eventually, the two discussed Drake’s trips to Turks and Caicos. Unfortunately, for Joy, she doesn’t believe she will be getting an invite.

It has been over two years since the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, yet these debates are still happening. One has to wonder if the Drake and Kendrick discourse will ever stop. As long as podcast hosts like Adam22 continue to ask the question, the conversation will simply never die.

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On Monday morning, Boosie found himself incensed over a photo of A$AP Rocky that has been making the rounds on social media. This photo depicts Rocky wearing a thong on stage during his Don’t Be Dumb tour. While the garment could simply be part of the pants he’s wearing, Boosie was not interested in any explanations.

Instead, he went on a lengthy rant, claiming that this is an example of how society is collapsing. He even urged women to speak out so that men would stop wearing these kinds of clothes. Furthermore, he went on to call this the “worst generation ever.”

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Boosie Badazz Speaks Out

“THIS GOTTA BE AI!!” Boosie wrote. “I KNOW THIS NIGGA AINT GOT A THONG ON. THIS GOTTA BE AI!! IF NOT WHO JUST SAID THEY GO START WEARING THONGS? ME, I TOLD YALLSMH I FEEL SORRY FOR THE LIL BOYS N THIS WORLD WHEN R WE GOING TO SAY THIS IS ENOUGH!! CAN A WOMAN WITH A VOICE SPEAK UP DAM THIS IS THE WORST GENERATION EVER!! THIS IS JUST SICK!! RAPPERS WEARING THONGS IS ABOUT TO BE A FASHION!! IM GOING BACK TO SLEEP. THIS WORLD COMING TO A END.”

The internet loves running with narratives, and the A$AP Rocky situation is another great example of that. Whether or not Rocky cares to refute these claims is another question entirely.

As for Boosie Badazz, these latest comments are in line with his typical worldview. We doubt he is going to be changing his mind, anytime soon.

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