This subsequently led to discourse online, with some Drake fans popping off on the artist for downgrading his lifestyle. Rick Ross subsequently got into it with Uncle Murda and 50 Cent, which led to some hilarious Instagram stories.

Now, Ross is explaining exactly why he needed to fly commercial. As it turns out, this had nothing to do with affordability or the artist’s financial situation. Instead, it had everything to do with his own private jet’s upgrade schedule.

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Rick Ross Speaks Out

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As he explains in the video above, he is having Starlink internet installed on his private jet. Consequently, it is out of commission right now, and he has to fly commercial in the interim.

Whether or not fans are going to believe the artist is another question entirely. In today’s day and age, everyone is constantly approaching situations with a heightened level of skepticism. This has led to believable stories being dismissed as entirely incredible. If you look at the comments on Live Bitez, you will see exactly what we are talking about.

Quite frankly, the fact that this has become such an issue is quite silly. Rick Ross is entitled to fly commercial whenever he wants. Sure, it goes against what he’s said about his lifestyle in the past, but these things happen. Whether or not more artists jump on the anti-Ross bandwagon now, remains to be seen.

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Release Date: June 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Regardless, Ak is uniquely qualified to discuss all things Drake. Two years after the beef with Kendrick Lamar, Ak still has some insights into how Drake was dealing with the fallout at the time.

For instance, Akademiks says Drake was always looking to win the battle and put his best foot forward. However, by the time “Not Like Us” came out, he couldn’t help but throw his hands in the air in frustration. Drake felt as though his opponents weren’t playing fair, and that they were just making up lies to get the win.

“He did get to a place where he’s like, ‘Yo, okay, it’s one of those where everyone’s against me,'” Akademiks said. “Like, the refs ain’t calling it fair no more. This guy could just make up whatever, even if it’s a complete lie.”

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DJ Akademiks On Drake

As for Drake’s mental health, some have assumed that the artist was sad, dejected, and self-isolating to hide any embarrassment. However, Ak says this was not the case at all. Instead, the artist was fully committed to the battle, and was focused on the task at hand.

“He was never sad,” Ak revealed. “He was definitely focused and competitive. One hundred percent focused and competitive.”

Of course, Ak’s access to Drake makes him a bit biased in this regard. On the flip side, no one would expect Ak to come out and just say that Drake was timid and feeling scared. It would be out of character, and quite frankly, Drake wouldn’t be too pleased.

Whatever the case may be, the reverberations from this battle are still being felt.

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ivica A. Fox had some major praise for their intimate relationship during an appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s show when she said, “The orgasms were fat.” When 50 Cent visited the show, Sherri pressed him on how he’s managed to leave her that entranced over him. “It was the blue pill,” he said, per All Hip Hop.

Ultimately, 50 Cent shared a bit more insight into their short-lived relationship, saying that it happened over 20 years ago. However, he did say that he appreciates that “she says nice things about me.”

“I think that was like, you know how you go to the casino and you just hit the jackpot? I think it was where she was at at that point,” he explained of why their relationship remains a topic of discussion for her. “I think where she was at at that point in her life when we interacted with each other, I was just right there right on time.”

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50 Cent Lashes Out At His Baby Mama

Fif’s relationship with Vivica A. Fox isn’t the only one making headlines. The rapper had some harsh words for the mother of his younger child in recent times. A video involving Daphne Joy, Diddy and a male escort surfaced online earlier this month, and Fif didn’t mince his words when he reacted to it at an event in New York. “When we think of women, we go empowerment for women but let’s not forget that there’s some hoes… [and predators],” he said. “So there are people who are there who are looking for those things. They look for that.” 

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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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