This week, the podcast host spoke about a couple of topics that had to do with this weekend’s BET Awards. As many already know, the BET Awards went down in Los Angeles on Sunday, with many big winners.

Among those winners were SZA and Doechii, who got the HER Award. During their speech, Druski called for the saxophonist to play them out. It was all meant to be in good fun, although TDE Punch didn’t see it that way. He even went so far as to call Druski weird on social media.

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Mal Talks TDE and Kendrick Lamar

As Mal explained on his show, TDE Punch went a bit far with the assessment. He also cited the fact that on the West Coast, calling someone “weird” is grounds for a fight. He felt as though it was an overreaction to the situation, although he certainly understands why Punch would be protective of his artists.

Meanwhile, Mal also addressed the fact that Kendrick Lamar won the award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. Mal felt as though this was the wrong move, especially since Kendrick didn’t release much last year. He also used this as a way to talk about Hip-Hop’s future and how newer artists aren’t getting the shine needed to carry the genre forward.

“Hip Hop is in a DANGEROUS place…. We talk about Best Male Hip Hop Artist & Kendrick winning… Kendrick didn’t put out MUCH in the year for this category,” Mal said.

Ultimately, it is an interesting conversation to have. The Big Three continue to dominate rap discourse, while up-and-coming talents are put on the back burner. It is unfortunate, and one has to wonder if it will ever change.

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Over the weekend, Smollett went viral for a performance he gave on stage. Some felt like his vocals and his dance moves were lacking. With everyone giving their two cents on the performance, 50 felt like it was the right time to jump in. In fact, he invoked the Power and Empire beef that used to overtake the airwaves.

“See I told you POWER was the s—,” 50 Cent said. “No you want to watch Empire. Now look this is all your fault. LOL.”

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It was yet another example of 50 Cent kicking someone while they were already down. He’s done this a lot over the years, and his targets have mostly just taken it in stride. For some, defeating the troll means trolling back. Smollett was no different, as he came through with a well-timed clapback thanks to his publicist.

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Jussie Smollett Hits Back

“We hope he had a happy Pride…” publicist Pamela Sharp said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. Smollett just needed seven words to make his point. Some of the best clap backs are the ones where very little is actually said.

Despite the unfortunate virality of his performance, Smollett is clapping back at 50 Cent at the right time. The legendary rapper is already under fire for his upcoming performance at a MAGA club hosted by Donald Trump Jr. The sentiment around Fif is already negative, and now, Smollett feels like he has the moral upper hand.

Whether or not this back and forth continues, remains to be seen.

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4xtra was a former host on No Jumper, who lost numerous fingers in a fireworks accident. It was a tragic situation, although Adam22 made light of it on his podcast. To add insult to injury, Adam laughed about it alongside 4xta’s enemies. This subsequently led to a very public falling out, in which 4xtra and Adam22 made diss tracks about one another. Adam’s was infamously called “Fireworks Safety Tips.”

Recently, 4xtra was back on No Jumper, where he got to hash things out with Adam. It was here that he outlined his feelings and why Adam’s mockery hurt him so much.

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4xtra And Adam22 Hash Out Their Beef

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4xtra notes that Adam’s diss track really set him over the edge. He even admitted that there were times when he wanted to kill Adam. Despite these admissions, Adam didn’t really acknowledge the hurt feelings. Instead, he continued to make fun of the situation, asking 4xtra if he thought the diss track was hard.

It’s yet another example of Adam22 using friends and former friends for content, instead of being apologetic. 4xtra was vulnerable in that moment, and in the end, the whole thing was played off as one big joke.

At this time, it remains to be seen whether or not 4xtra will stick around the No Jumper orbit. No matter what, you can’t help but empathize with someone who lost their fingers in a tragic accident.

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However, it hasn’t always been good times between these two. During Ye’s media tour a few years ago, he called Travis a clone. Meanwhile, amid Ye’s anti-semitic streak, Scott distanced himself, just as many others did.

These days, the two are back on good terms. Scott was even featured on Ye’s song “FATHER,” which was featured on the new album, BULLY. Last night in Los Angeles, the two got to perform the song together at Crypto.com Arena.

This was all thanks to Don Toliver, who was in Los Angeles for the second night in a row as part of his OCTANE tour.

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Kanye West x Travis Scott

Ye came out first, and as you can imagine, he received a massive ovation from the crowd. No one was expecting this to happen, and the reactions proved that. Ye began performing a few songs, and once he got to “FATHER,” there was some anticipation that Travis might come out.

Just before his verse, Scott could be seen making his way to the stage, which led to another massive ovation. It was a pretty cool moment, and one that these fans will not soon forget.

Toliver has worked with Ye before. Meanwhile, Toliver is still signed to Scott’s Cactus Jack label. Given this information, seeing the three on stage together shouldn’t be that shocking. However, it was still an unexpected moment, and for these fans, were sure the cameos alone were worth the price of admission.

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It is unclear where Wayne and Cannon met, although now they are set to get married, which is a cause for celebration. For the most part, the two have been keeping their relationship low-key. If it weren’t for TMZ, we probably wouldn’t even know about this engagement.

That said, the two made a rare appearance on social media together this weekend. This was all thanks to legendary sports television host Skip Bayless, who visited Wayne before his tour. The two are very good friends and hang out quite often. Typically, the visits consist of Wayne, Skip, and Skip’s wife, Ernestine. However, this time around, Madi K was there, as evidenced by the photo Bayless posted on Instagram.

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Lil Wayne And Madi Cannon

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All four looked to be having a good time with one another. Although for many, this was their first time seeing Wayne next to his new fiancée. After weeks of keeping things under wraps, it almost feels fitting that it was Skip Bayless, of all people, to deliver this latest photo.

At this time, wedding plans are still unknown. Wayne has been engaged two times before. These engagements were to Nivea and La’Tecia Thomas, although he has never been officially married.

As for his engagement to Cannon, only time will tell whether or not he begins to open up about the relationship.

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Unfortunately, the pitfalls of fame and fortune have seemingly got the best of him. On Monday night, the streamer went viral for a video he posted on his social media. YourRAGE was in distress as he filmed himself crying about a situation he never thought he’d encounter.

As he explains in the video, his best friend of 25 years had allegedly been stealing from him. The friend had allegedly gotten away with it for months, racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen money. However, YourRAGE finally caught on to what was happening, and decided to expose his friend, once and for all.

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YourRAGE’s Accusations Go Viral

The video is quite harrowing, as YourRAGE turns the camera on his friend, who appears to be crying as well. The two are in Rage’s backyard, with the streamer telling his friend that he doesn’t want to see him again.

It was an emotional moment for both men, although in the case of the friend, it seems as though he was sadder about being caught red-handed. YourRAGE told his friend that he was there for him through hard times. He even offered him a house to stay in while attempting to get back on his feet.

The streamer clearly feels betrayed, and it is easy to see why. Additionally, it is easy to see why this story would go viral on social media. Many can relate to these kinds of stories, even if there aren’t always hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line. Betrayal from a friend stings the hardest, and you can’t help but empathize.

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Release Date: June 30, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Organic Motion

I might go mansion, I keep on havin’ (Havin’ it)
I’m good on gas, I’m slidin’ to Sac (Slidin’)
I’m havin’ a bag, I’m bringin’ it back (Good job)

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Anunoby wore this exact colorway during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks trailed by 29 points before completing the biggest comeback in Finals history.

Anunoby tipped in a missed three-pointer from Jalen Brunson with 1.2 seconds left, sealing a 107-106 win. He also wore the pair during the championship-clinching Game 5.

The shoe features an all-blue upper with orange laces, branding, and outsole details. Those colors line up with the Knicks’ alternate jersey look. Anunoby’s personal “OG” logo sits on the tongue in orange. His signature also appears on the insole, preserving the player exclusive feel.

Skechers confirmed that a full signature shoe for Anunoby is also in development. This release marks the first time fans can buy his PE directly.

It also makes Skechers Basketball a championship-winning brand after just three years in the performance space. The pre-order window is expected to be limited before it closes.

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OG Anunoby x Skechers SKX Nexus

OG Anunoby signed with Skechers Basketball earlier this season, joining a growing roster of NBA players on the brand. He rotated between the SKX Reign and SKX Nexus throughout the postseason. The “NYC Blue” pair became the most visible of the two after Game 4. That moment tied the shoe directly to one of the biggest wins in Knicks history.

The SKX Nexus itself is a low-top performance basketball shoe. It uses a breathable mesh upper and a torsion plate for added stability on court. Goodyear Rubber on the outsole handles traction during quick directional changes.

Skechers Basketball is still relatively new compared to Nike and Adidas. The brand launched its performance hoops line less than three years ago. Winning an NBA title in only its third season gives the line a strong early story. Adding a signature shoe for Anunoby keeps that momentum building going forward.

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Megan Calls Out The Men

Rather than stopping by for a quick cameo, Megan became part of the action. After making a dramatic entrance, she hosted the Hot Girl Bakery challenge before introducing two new bombshells, Amora Cachee Robinson and Carl Schmidt, whose arrival immediately shook up the villa. She also couldn’t resist weighing in on some of the season’s biggest storylines, calling out contestant KC over his behavior following Casa Amor. She also put Corbin in his place when he tried to act like Megan was checking him out.

The appearance marks Megan’s second visit to Love Island USA. She first entered the villa during the previous season, where she introduced new contestants, hosted a challenge, and showcased pieces from her Hot Girl Summer swimwear collection. Her reaction on this most recent appearance has fans talking about her recent breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson. Some believe that she went in on the guys for being deceitful because Megan publicly declared that Thompson cheated on her.

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Simmons co-founded Pastry alongside her sister Vanessa in 2007, while both were still teenagers. The brand grew out of their time on the reality show Daddy’s Girls.

According to Simmons, Pastry scaled from around $15 million in annual sales to $75 million during the show’s run. She recalled getting the news that Pastry was outselling Jordan and not believing it at first.

Lines of over 3,000 people showed up at store appearances to buy shoes and get autographs. For a brand that launched with no outside backing, that kind of response was unexpected.

Simmons credited the brand’s success partly to a gap in the market. She said there were very few women’s sneakers actually designed by women at the time. Pastry filled that space with playful, dessert-themed colorways and packaging. Names like Red Velvet and Strawberry Shortcake helped the shoes stand out on shelves.

The brand eventually expanded into apparel and accessories before shifting toward performance dance footwear. Vanessa Simmons returned as creative director to lead that transition. Looking back, Angela described the whole run as a serious business education.

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Angela Simmons Says Sneaker Brand Outsold Jordans

Pastry launched in 2007 at a time when women’s sneaker options were limited. Most brands treated women’s shoes as afterthoughts, often just smaller versions of men’s styles. Pastry took a different approach by designing specifically for a female audience from the start.

The brand leaned into its dessert theme across everything from colorways to packaging. Early releases came in cake box-style boxes, and some versions included light scents. Colorways carried names like Chocolate Moose and Strawberry Shortcake, which matched the playful tone.

Reality television gave Pastry its first major boost in visibility. Daddy’s Girls brought both sisters and the brand directly into people’s homes. That exposure translated into real foot traffic at stores and strong early sales. Over time, Pastry shifted away from lifestyle footwear and toward a performance dance market instead.

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