Reportedly, this process has been under Live Nation Urban president and longtime manager Shawn Gee, and returns to the “free-flowing jam sessions” the collective is so celebrated for. While we don’t have any release date information or other details about Endgame, this seems much more surefire than The Roots’ previous comeback teases.

Fans can’t wait to see how this turns out, especially after such a long time away from the group and their hardships. The same year they dropped their last album, 2014’s …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, their longtime co-manager and producer Richard Nichols passed away.

With that in mind, the band has a lot to dive into, and it’s been a long journey to get to this renewed place of inspired creativity. It’s been a very busy year for them so far, and things could get even more hectic.

This interview with Billboard celebrates The Roots’ induction into the publication’s Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame.

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The Roots’ Endgame

Elsewhere during this interview, Black Thought and Questlove also spoke on their Roots Picnic festival, which caused a lot of commotion this year. Jay-Z headlined the festival and had more than a few disses to let off against his opposition via an a cappella freestyle. The band performed with him, and they killed it.

Meanwhile, they had other successes this year, such as Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire documentary and the band performing at the Obama Presidential Center’s opening in Chicago. Black Thought has more music on the way, whether it’s with Danger Mouse or with Mach-Hommy. So fans will be eating good in the future.

Hopefully we find out soon when The Roots’ Endgame is coming out, as well as features and the like. Whether it drops this year or the next, it will likely be a stellar LP once it arrives.

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In it, he claimed he’s facing pressure to testify in the Keefe D trial and speak on Diddy’s alleged involvement in Tupac’s murder. Furthermore, Deal alleged prosecutors want him to take the stand and speak on Eric “Von Zip” Martin being the alleged middleman between Keefe and Sean Combs.

“They want to put an association with Keefe D and Diddy,” he alleged. “What they wanted Diddy at that time for is, Diddy would be the scapegoat of why there was such a thing called the East Coast and West Coast war. If he had Tupac killed, if he put up the money for Tupac to be killed, then it’s easier for them to say the gangbangers and somebody associated with Death Row killed Biggie. So now, we got to keep this going. We got to use Keefe D and his association with Diddy.

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Diddy’s Tupac Allegations

“We got to keep their association going along with each other,” Gene Deal continued. “So that’s why he was saying that they wanted Diddy. [Biggie Smalls’ mother] had that $400 million lawsuit against the LAPD. So they wanted to implicate Diddy in that whole stuff with Keefe D so they can get out of that whole situation of that lawsuit. They want me to show that Keefe D and Diddy had a relationship [and] establish what I know about Keefe D and Puff with each other, when they’re around each other, gambling, laughing, drinking… The whole nine yards… The lawyers’ job is to get up there and make his client as innocent as he possibly can… Keefe D wasn’t never no crip. Keefe D stopped cripping when he was 17 years old.”

Gene Deal has criticized Diddy’s misconduct before. But these comments suggest he doesn’t think Combs had anything to do with ‘Pac’s murder, and it seems like he has an issue with how this trial has been going so far. We will see how arguments on both sides continue to evolve.

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“Tit forever one of my idols my mentors wouldn’t be the same without Chainz,” he wrote in an Instagram comment under a post featuring the podcast clip, as caught by Night Owls on Twitter. As for what the artist formerly known as Tity Boi said about The Boy, he recalled how “No Lie” came together.

“I seen Drake at the [NBA] All-Star Game.” he remarked. “This, like, 2012… I see the boy… I got the tour bus with the studio on it… I’d be riding down the street, I’d be recording. So I see him, I tell him, ‘Boy, I got a song for you.’ But I’m really capping. I don’t have a song for him. I’m really just lying. *laughs* So I go to the bus… The first beat I pick is this “No Lie” beat… In my mind, I’m thinking, ‘That boy Drake gon’ be able to do something melodic right there.’ […] I record a verse right there on the bus. I send it to him… He said, ‘Oh, this hard.’ But he don’t sent it right back. He had me anxious for three weeks… But when he sent it back, man, I only had to hear it twice and I knew. That was one of my first plaques.”

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2 Chainz & Drake Collabs

Mike said “No Lie” was also one of his first plaques. Since then, they have gotten plenty more.

Drake and 2 Chainz have various collabs, including “Sacrifices,” “All Me,” “Big Amount,” and “Bigger Than You.” They also have an ironic one in “F**kin’ Problems” with Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky, which has aged quite interestingly due to Drizzy’s feuds with K.Dot and Rocky.

Speaking of which, 2 Chainz spoke on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef back in February of last year. He said he didn’t feel a way about Kendrick name-dropping him on “Not Like Us,” suggesting it was just some wordplay.

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In a video caught by No Jumper on Instagram, a Smurk supporter approached Ross while recording him and his colleagues, one of which seemed to be a security guard. “Can I ask you a question? When are you going to stop doing the police’s job?” the fan expressed.

The content creator laughed and pointed to the Los Angeles courthouse behind him. “Nah, bro, you be doing the police’s job,” the fan continued. “Hell no, bro. That n***a be doing police work. You got to stop talking about people’s murder trials like that. That s**t f***ed up. Free Smurk. Aye, you say that, at least? […] I’m not committing no crime, I’m just saying. Taking a picture, you know what he be on. Just say Free Smurk, bro.”

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Why Is Lil Durk On Trial?

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Trap Lore Ross has caught controversy before for his coverage of hip-hop crime stories. Many fans are interested in his breakdowns, but many others find them exploitative, insensitive, or detached from these artists’ realities. In any case, Ross has made a name for himself, and he has covered other stories on the ground like the Celeste Rivas and D4vd case.

Still, this backlash continues to follow Trap Lore Ross around wherever he goes. We doubt he will have anything to say about the confrontation, as he has more important things to report on.

Speaking of which, Lil Durk’s trial is starting unexpectedly slow, as both sides hoped to be through with jury selection very quickly. But some clear bias from a prospective juror threw a wrench into things. As such, we will have to wait for next week to see what the next updates and developments will be. Prosecutors accused him of arranging a hit on Quando Rondo that caused Rondo’s cousin’s death, allegations which he and his codefendants deny.

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The Allen Police Department’s actions led to him missing his scheduled slot at the Country Rising festival that day. Via social media, the festival announced the cancelation of BigX’s set and called its context a “personal emergency.”

According to Fox 4, the exact circumstances of his arrest and what led to it remains unclear. We will see if any more information about that emerges.

Elsewhere, KCCI reported that, according to fair officials, the Dallas MC is still slated to perform at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand show today (Saturday, August 22). “We are aware of reports regarding BigXthaPlug. We are in communication with his agent and at this time, we have been told he will still be performing,” they reportedly stated.

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BigXthaPlug Arrest

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This follows BigXthaPlug’s previous legal trouble. This recent arrest was while he was out on bond for an arrest almost exactly a year ago on similar charges. BigX also faced an arrest in February of last year, but a court reportedly dismissed those charges. It’s unclear how this most recent arrest will play into the active 2025 case, if at all.

He spoke out about the legal scrutiny he faced, claiming prosecutors tried to stick other charges to him. BigXthaPlug’s other reflections on this situation indicate he and his legal team are confident they will emerge victorious in court.

However, this new arrest might complicate things moving forward. But there is still a lot of information fans don’t have about its circumstances. Hopefully that changes in the near future.

In the meantime, folks will just have to wait and see if the Iowa State Fair Grandstand performance pulls through. If not, BigX might be in deeper trouble.

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“I’m already with another b***h making a whole ‘nother family,” Blue expressed on his livestream, as caught by The Shade Room Teens on Instagram. “I can go find me another b***h and another kid. You stuck with them kids and you gon’ have to find a n***a that gon’ have to be stuck with you with them kids.

“That’s the problem with me and my first baby mama right now,” he continued. “She wants to control how I hang out with my kids. Me and her have always had an understanding. Don’t have your significant other around my kids, and I won’t have my significant other around your kids. Once you break that rule, now you got to bring the kids to me… If the b***h don’t want to do that, I guess your kids won’t have a father.”

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Jaidyn Alexis Blasts Blueface

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“I’m pissed, my blood is boiling,” Alexis responded. “Who should I start with first? The two prostitutes or the baby daddy? […] He needs to get that thong out of his f***ing a**crack that he be getting busted open by all these b***hes talking about me. Did this motherf***er go on this Internet and say my kids are replaceable? […] You better hope on your last day that you’re not talking about Javaughn and Journey… My kids will never be replaceable.

“You tried to replace them with that last baby. Look how that turned out…” she went on. “You’re a s**tty-a** person, you’re a disgusting-a** person. No n***a that’s getting knocked out on Hollywood Boulevard can talk to me… You’re a bum, you’re a loser, I don’t talk to n***as like you. What’s your issue? […] I’ll never be stuck with my kids… I don’t move like you. They’re not just something I do on the weekends… My life revolves around my kids. You’re not a good dad… You’re a s**tty-a** everything.”

The California MC already seems to have a new potential partner, as caught by The Neighborhood Talk on IG. Amid some other drama relating to Blueface’s other relationships, including his dynamic with Chrisean Rock, this saga is not getting any easier to navigate.

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Purple covers most of the upper, giving the shoe a deep, rich look right out the gate. Black shows up across the tongue, eyestays, and toe, balancing out the bold purple base. Metallic gold rounds things out on the tongue bar, eyelets, and midfoot shank plate.

A red “BIN 23” shield sits on the side, marking it as part of Jordan Brand’s premium capsule line. Each pair will also come individually numbered, running from 1 to 2,300 total. This marks the first time the Air Jordan 14 has joined the “BIN 23” lineup. It follows a run of premium releases across other classic silhouettes that started building back up last year.

Official images have yet to surface, with everything so far based on early mockups. That could mean small changes to shading or placement before the shoe actually lands on shelves. Overall, this is going to be both a premium and limited release.

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Air Jordan 14 Low “BIN 23”

The “BIN 23” series first launched back in 2010, giving standard Air Jordan models a big upgrade. Better materials, upscale branding, and much smaller production runs defined that original run.

After sitting quiet for a very long time, the line made its return this year already. The Air Jordan 6, Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 8, and Air Jordan 4 all received the “BIN 23” treatment throughout the year.

Each release has leaned heavily into luxury details, from wax stamped heels to included shoe trees and dust bags. That formula has made prior pairs highly sought after among collectors looking for pairs beyond a standard retro.

With the Air Jordan 14 Low now added to the mix, the “BIN 23” line keeps expanding into new territory. At 2,300 pairs and a $355 price tag, this release should carry the same demand that’s followed every entry before it.

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The off-white pair leans into a soft, mixed palette. Tan and white cover most of the upper, with light green, blue, and pink accents mixed throughout. It’s a subtler build compared to some of Bronson’s louder past releases.

The second pair flips that entirely. Black takes over the base, with a bold red “N” logo standing out on the side panel. Purple and white detailing runs through the mesh, giving the shoe a sharper, more aggressive look than its counterpart.

Both pairs sit on the same chunky sole built off the New Balance 2010’s ABZORB cushioning. That foundation has carried the 2811 since its debut, giving Bronson room to experiment with upper materials and colors from there.

The consistency means each new colorway can push further with materials without changing how the shoe actually wears. It’s the same approach New Balance has leaned on across other bulky lifestyle models in its current lineup.

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Action Bronson x New Balance 2811

The New Balance 2811 marks Bronson’s first true signature silhouette with the brand. It officially launched earlier this year with the “Mikročpske” colorway, a pale green and teal build introduced through his own short film.

That release drew plenty of attention right out the gate. Since then, New Balance has kept rolling out new colorways to keep the model’s momentum going.

Bronson’s relationship with New Balance goes back to 2023, spanning more than a dozen collaborations across models like the 990v6, 1906R, and 1890. The 2811 represents the next step in that partnership, marking the first shoe built entirely around his own design input.

With 2 more colorways now previewed, the 2811 looks set to become a steady presence in Bronson’s rotation. No release dates have been confirmed yet for either pair shown here.

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: They Forgot (due September 25)

Quotable Lyrics from Back Ina Yams

I know a n***a doing life in jail, he shot more s**t than Steph,
He different now, n***a call me, sounding just like Malcolm X,
He ain’t even violent no more, he used to say killing was better than sex,
He just got a tattoo on his arm, it say doing life is worse than death

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from sober

I say, “Brother, I’m too insane,”
They got a seizure from my chain,
I’m at Caesars Palace, bae,
I can’t even play the game,
I said, “My life a gamble, bae”

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