Recently, on Apple Music, Ebro and Nedeska had a conversation about Gucci Mane’s new album, Against All Odds. Ebro made it clear that he believes Gucci Mane is in the right no matter what. He believes people have completely lost the definition of snitching.

“I’m trying to understand as an executive who signed another person,” Ebro began. “We were doing business together. You wanted to relinquish said business deal, but you wanted to do that with guns. And I’m supposed to not call the police.”

Meanwhile, Ka’oir offered a response to Ebro by reposting the video and giving her side of the story. She says Gucci Mane did not allegedly call the police. Moreover, she touched on the allegations against Pooh Shiesty, and how they are in the wrong no matter what.

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Keyshia Ka’oir Defends Gucci Mane

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“They painted this CRAZY false narrative about my husband, and the whole world ran with it!” Ka’oir wrote. “Mind u MY HUSBAND WAS NOT THE ONE WHO CALLED THE POPO! Which it doesn’t even matter anyway! 9 ninjas pulled down on ONE man with G*NS! COWARD MOVE! Especially when he was called there for a MEETING to discuss the boy’s album! NO BEEF! NO PRIOR ISSUES! NOTHING! Just pure jealousy, greed, and ungratefulness! All because somebody promised him money to leave 1017! The betrayal, the stupidity, the ILLITERACY OF IT ALL and this the behavior yall praise !!!”

Needless to say, Ka’oir is tired of people speaking negatively about her husband. Her response speaks volumes as to how this entire situation makes her feel.

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Many were wondering what kind of guests he would bring out. Well, during the middle portion of the show, he brought out Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Hov infamously wrote “Still D.R.E.” so it only made sense that these two would be guest performers.

In the end, Snoop performed five songs, including the aforementioned “Still D.R.E.,” “Murder Was The Case,” “Nothin’ but a “G” Thang,” “California Love,” and “The Next Episode.”

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Jay-Z Brings Out Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre

As you can imagine, these two got a huge ovation from the crowd. When you’re out in Los Angeles, who better to bring out than Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg?

Below, you can find the full setlist and guest list:

1. The Watcher 2
2. Blow the Whistle (Too $hort)
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
4. Beach Is Better
5. FWM
6. N—a What, N—a Who (Originator 99)
7. Run This Town
8. Family Feud
9. U Don’t Know
10. On to the Next One
11. Clique
12. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
13. I Know
14. Never Change
15. Song Cry
16. Dead Presidents
17. Where I’m From
18. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
19. Lucifer
20. No Church in the Wild
21. D’Evils
22. Murder Was the Case (Snoop Dogg)
23. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
24. California Love (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
25. Nothin’ but a “G” Thang (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
26. Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
27. 99 Problems
28. Girls, Girls, Girls
29. Excuse Me Miss
30. La-La-La (Excuse Me Miss Again)
31. Change the Game
32. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
33. Money, Cash, Hoes
34. Jigga My N—a
35. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
36. Empire State of Mind
37. N—s in Paris / Big Pimpin’
38. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
39. Encore

Let us know what you thought of Night Two in the comments below.

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For instance, going into this weekend’s slate of shows at SoFi Stadium, there have been some strong opinions about Jay potentially performing at the Super Bowl. The Roc Nation haters were eager to find a reason to hate on his Los Angeles adventure, and that is exactly what they did.

With ticket prices reaching low prices, some took to the internet to claim that SoFi Stadium was empty and that the artist’s show was a flop. Of course, if you actually watched the videos, you would notice that there were plenty of fans in attendance.

On Saturday night, Jay-Z sought to dispel the narratives. In fact, he accused it all of being some sort of AI-driven phenomenon.

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Jay-Z Is Sick Of AI

“Y’all gotta be very aware what’s going on in the world, right? People will tell you that nobody was in here tonight, but you got eyes, you can see,” Hov said. “People will tell you that the music wasn’t great, but you got ears. […] Question everything in this world of AI.”

While it may not be AI, there is no doubt that Jay-Z is paying attention to what is happening out there, and he is not too pleased with what he has been seeing.

Below, you can find the setlist for Jay-Z’s Saturday show:

1. The Watcher 2
2. Blow the Whistle (Too $hort)
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
4. Beach Is Better
5. FWM
6. N—a What, N—a Who (Originator 99)
7. Run This Town
8. Family Feud
9. U Don’t Know
10. On to the Next One
11. Clique
12. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
13. I Know
14. Never Change
15. Song Cry
16. Dead Presidents
17. Where I’m From
18. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
19. Lucifer
20. No Church in the Wild
21. D’Evils
22. Murder Was the Case (Snoop Dogg)
23. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
24. California Love (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
25. Nothin’ but a “G” Thang (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
26. Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
27. 99 Problems
28. Girls, Girls, Girls
29. Excuse Me Miss
30. La-La-La (Excuse Me Miss Again)
31. Change the Game
32. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
33. Money, Cash, Hoes
34. Jigga My N—a
35. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
36. Empire State of Mind
37. N—s in Paris / Big Pimpin’
38. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
39. Encore

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Release Date: October 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Tripping His Cousin

Runway, was clear so I took it (live)
Two chains, I love how they jukin’
My young dog, I love how he’s juggin’
Blue Benz, the federals took it

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Release Date: October 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Eros 3.0 Fallout

Quotable Lyrics from Sin City

I want you to show me how you give it up
I want you to show me how you give it up
Last night you said I wasn’t good enough
Like you wasn’t just a G5, I ain’t enough

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On Saturday, fans were excited to see what he would perform and who he would bring out. In the early goings-on of the show, he brought out Too $hort. Subsequently, he brought out none other than Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, who performed some of their most iconic hits.

Of course, Hov performed many of his most revered classics. It was an incredible night, and it was further proof that perhaps a Jay-Z Super Bowl Halftime Show isn’t a bad idea, after all.

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Jay-Z SoFi Stadium Night Two Setlist

Below, you can find the full setlist and guest list

1. The Watcher 2
2. Blow the Whistle (Too $hort)
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
4. Beach Is Better
5. FWM
6. N—a What, N—a Who (Originator 99)
7. Run This Town
8. Family Feud
9. U Don’t Know
10. On to the Next One
11. Clique
12. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
13. I Know
14. Never Change
15. Song Cry
16. Dead Presidents
17. Where I’m From
18. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
19. Lucifer
20. No Church in the Wild
21. D’Evils
22. Murder Was the Case (Snoop Dogg)
23. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
24. California Love (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
25. Nothin’ but a “G” Thang (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
26. Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
27. 99 Problems
28. Girls, Girls, Girls
29. Excuse Me Miss
30. La-La-La (Excuse Me Miss Again)
31. Change the Game
32. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
33. Money, Cash, Hoes
34. Jigga My N—a
35. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
36. Empire State of Mind
37. N—s in Paris / Big Pimpin’
38. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
39. Encore

Let us know what you think of this setlist and guest list in the comments below. Is this a show you would have gone to?

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The design swaps the usual rounded toe for a flat front with sharp corners. It stretches the toe box out a little, and the result looks closer to a dress shoe or cowboy boot.

From the back, the shoes look almost normal. The all-white and all-black finishes carry over, so the square toe is the main thing that stands out.

The white pair uses a clean white upper from heel to toe. The black pair keeps the same black leather look, with the same flat front.

Both pairs are listed at $130 and use the style codes JF7766-100 for white and JF7766-001 for black. Look for them on Nike.com and at select retailers.

The square toe first appeared at Nike’s men’s presentation at Paris Fashion Week in June, and reactions were mixed. These first two colors are the simplest versions of that idea.

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Nike Air Force 1 Low Square Toe

Paris also showed a much louder side of the Square Toe. Nike previewed plaid pairs, suede versions, and Western-inspired designs with silver and turquoise hardware.

Those pairs are expected later, around spring 2027. That makes the black and white shoes the easiest way for Nike to test the new shape.

Nike also previewed a square-toe Air Max 90 in volt green, so this may be more than a one-off. It looks like a bigger direction for the brand.

The timing makes sense. The Air Force 1 has been around since 1982, and it has cooled down a bit from its peak popularity. A new shape gives fans something to talk about again.

The square toe will not be for everyone. Overall, Nike is taking a big swing with a shoe people know by heart. If these sell well, expect more square-toe pairs. If not, they will still be remembered as one of the strangest Air Force 1 experiments.

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The lawsuit started on July 1st in a federal court in Dallas. 7-Eleven said Nike was using its famous orange, green, and red colors in the same order as its logo.

The timing was also part of the problem. Nike planned to release the shoe on July 11th, the same day 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday with free Slurpees.

The company asked the court to stop Nike from marketing and selling the shoe. It also wanted the remaining pairs destroyed.

Nike pulled the release from its calendar after the suit was filed. A few pairs still reached the resale market before then. The dismissal was made with prejudice, which means 7-Eleven cannot bring the same claims again. A court accepted it on October 20th.

There is no ruling on whether the shoe infringed on 7-Eleven’s trademark, and neither company explained the decision. We also do not know if the two sides reached a deal. Nike has not announced a new release date for the shoe. The post below says December 4th, but that’s just a rumor for now.

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7-Eleven Nike Lawsuit

The Air Max 95 Big Bubble “7-Eleven” has a unique history. It was part of a convenience store pack inspired by 7-Eleven and Japan’s Lawson.

The pair has an off-white base with brown, orange, and green suede details, which is meant to mimic the store’s signage.

7-Eleven and Nike also have a history. They worked together on an unreleased Nike SB Dunk Low, which makes the lawsuit even more surprising.

On the resale side, the price has already cooled. The lowest ask on StockX was around $190 as of October 22nd, below the $210 retail price.

That is a big change from July, when daily averages climbed to roughly $439 while fans thought the shoe was gone.

The style code is IR1944-102. If Nike does decide to release it, buyers could soon get a pair at retail. Overall, the lawsuit made this pair famous, and it cost the sneaker much of its mystery. A quiet ending is a very different story from the one fans expected.

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“If it’s not my legal team or my wife please do not do any business or money transactions with anybody without verification or your loss,” Durk wrote on social media.

The message didn’t identify anyone allegedly misrepresenting his interests, nor did Durk explain whether a particular incident prompted his warning. However, his wording suggests he’s concerned that people might use their association with him to solicit money or arrange deals without proper authorization. His reference to his wife points to India Royale, who has remained a vocal supporter throughout his federal legal proceedings.

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Lil Durk’s Warning Comes As His Federal Case Continues

The message arrives at a consequential time for the rapper, who remains in federal custody despite securing a major courtroom victory last month. On September 11, a Los Angeles jury acquitted Durk of all five charges in his murder-for-hire trial, which involved allegations that he orchestrated a 2022 attack targeting Quando Rondo. His attorneys celebrated the verdict and called for his release, but a separate federal prosecution has kept him behind bars.

Royale publicly celebrated the acquittal, sharing a photograph of Durk with their daughter Willow and thanking God. Durk also acknowledged the people supporting his defense, posting a photograph of his attorneys while expressing gratitude to his family and supporters.

His remaining legal battle involves charges of murder in aid of racketeering and a related firearms offense, which he has denied. A federal judge postponed that trial until August 30, 2027, after defense attorneys requested more time to prepare. Durk is scheduled to return to court on November 4 for a bond review hearing, where the court will decide whether he can await his next trial outside federal custody.

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While promoting his new album, Muse, Legend told Complex where things stand with his former G.O.O.D. Music collaborator. “He’s not reached out to me,” Legend said. “So I don’t want to act like I’ve refused to meet up with him or talk with him. But if we did talk, it wouldn’t be a public reunion. It would be man-to-man, like a private conversation.”

“I don’t have a hard time forgiving anybody personally for any slight — and, you know, he’s said a few stray comments about me. But he hasn’t done much to harm me, or with the intent to harm me at all.”

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John Legend Isn’t Interested In Making Music With Kanye West Again

The two musicians have a history stretching back to the early 2000s, when West helped launch Legend’s career through G.O.O.D. Music and executive produced his debut album, Get Lifted. Their relationship deteriorated years later, particularly after Legend declined to support West’s 2020 presidential campaign. In a 2022 interview, Legend acknowledged that their political disagreements had damaged their friendship.

West has since faced widespread condemnation for repeatedly making antisemitic statements and praising Adolf Hitler. In January 2026, he purchased a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal apologizing for his behavior and discussing his mental health struggles. He acknowledged the harm his conduct caused while expressing a desire to make amends.

Legend, however, doesn’t believe the public apology sufficiently addresses the damage. He told Complex that West needs to make a greater effort to repair his relationship with the communities he offended rather than focus on reconciling with individual celebrities. “Any forgiveness that he needs to seek isn’t about anything he’s done to me,” Legend stated. “I feel like what he’s done to society has been really harmful. What he said about entire communities has been really harmful. The Black community, the Jewish community, those things have been really harmful.”

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“I don’t think I’m interested in making art with him,” Legend also shared, although he acknowledged that his feelings could change years down the line. He also emphasized that the rapper’s earlier personal insults weren’t significant enough to prevent a future conversation.

The subject arose as Legend celebrated Friday’s (Oct. 23) release of Muse, his first full-length collaboration with Pharrell Williams. Interestingly, Legend recently told the Associated Press that West’s involvement in executive producing his earlier albums was one reason a complete Pharrell-produced project hadn’t happened sooner. Now working with Republic Records, he says he has greater independence to pursue whichever creative partnerships interest him. That freedom has finally brought his decades-long friendship with Pharrell into the studio for an entire album, with Clipse appearing on the song “Bodies on the Floor.”

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