Release Date: September 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Love Of The Game 3

These man full of envy ’cause they know I’m getting paid,
This life is full of testing, every test, you know I’ll ace it,
I’ve been OT, tour life, show a day,
Five shows a week ain’t for the weak, babe

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On Twitter, he posted a few pictures of him and Lamar in the studio while promoting the LP’s release. While this isn’t an explicit confirmation of a feature, previous teases of studio time have led to official results. For example, after AZ posted up with Tyler, The Creator, they eventually released their collaboration “Look Like My Mama.”

As such, fans are hoping this really is an announcement rather than a vague tease just to flaunt a friendship. Maybe Kendrick was just giving Chike advice or contributing to other elements of No Rest For The Wicked. But that would disappoint fans who already went wild with this tease, along with being quite anticlimactic. In any case, a lot of fans are excited to dive into the album when it drops in just under two weeks.

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AZ Chike & Kendrick Lamar

Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar has dropped various 2026 features, including two appearances on Ca$ino by Baby Keem. “Good Flirts” with Momo Boyd was more of a tender and lovey-dovey performance, whereas “House Money” only featured a short, menacing hook from him.

With that in mind, fans are hoping this AZ Chike collab is more explosive and dexterous rap-wise by comparison. Kendrick Lamar’s “How To Pray” feature on the new Dahi album Black Boy (Alternative) was also more breezy and reserved, even if fans still liked it. So hopefully we get a banger to contrast these offerings or something that shows a new side of both West Coast rappers.

They collaborated on the GNX track “peekaboo,” and hopefully this new collab is even better. Still, this should be a bigger moment for AZ Chike than it is for the pgLang creative. After all, he already put in the work. It’s been time for others to follow up.

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They reacted to this during a livestream, with Akira clarifying the prices and clapping back at folks criticizing her. Blue stepped in to defend her playfully, joking about her video with her ex and how she looked good in it.

However, they also fought at some points of these reactions. Nevaeh said she doesn’t care about the leaks, but the California rapper told her she wants to “find a better b***h.” She said he’s “dirtier” than him, calling out hypocrisy. Blueface said Nevaeh’s the “best he’s got” and joked about “the saxophones getting louder” for his partner.

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At another point, Nevaeh said one of the women in the leaked videos isn’t actually her. “She’s not a h*e, she’s a prostitute!” Blueface joked at one point. “No the f**k I ain’t, b***h,” she clapped back. At another point, Akira said she has other ways of getting money now and doesn’t need an OnlyFans anymore. \

Nevaeh also brought up the leaks of Blueface’s ex, as she fired at Jaidyn Alexis for allegedly getting “f***ed for free on video.” She also spoke about leaking a video and putting it up for sale after the other leaks started to emerge.

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Blueface Speaks On Nevaeh’s Leaks

We will see if there are any other developments here or if this is where the buck stops. Despite all the drama and scrutiny, it seems like the couple isn’t fazed by this in any big way, even if it’s exacerbating their already turbulent relationship.

Elsewhere, Nevaeh’s son told Blueface to stop cheating on her after he heard the rapper say he was going to invite ten women over. Blue called him a good son.

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Amid already messy relationship dynamics, this might make things more contentious. But it also might be the kind of thing that goes away after a few days. Leaks like these are intrusive, invasive, and disrespectful to privacy, and dealing with them is never fun. But it seems like they will just move on.

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More specifically, the pod discussed the Toronto superstar’s “FOMO” (Fear Of Missing Out) teases. While fans still don’t know if this will actually be a project or something else entirely, the JBP is excited to see what’s in store.

Joe said he loves the title and approach, previewing “total domination time” and some “heat” on there. While Parks argued he’s tired of battle bars, Budden and others expressed more excitement about a Hov battle rather than a Kendrick Lamar re-do. “Ruin his day. Hov do look like he out there having too smooth of a day,” he added, as caught by CY Chels on Twitter.

Marc Lamont Hill doesn’t see it happening, but the others seemed conducive to the idea. Ice questioned if the timing of the “FOMO” announcement had anything to do with Jay-Z’s recent moves, which the podcast denied.

“I don’t care what he talking about on that album,” Joe Budden added. “We looking for Hov shots.”

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Joe Budden Podcast On Jay-Z & Drake

“If Drake learned from that last battle and can execute better and be more prepared, Drake can win this,” Ice posited. Marc Lamont Hill disagreed, whereas Ish questioned what “winning” even means in this context. Mona said the “people” decide a victor, and Hill and others brought up how both artists will probably have big advocate groups. “I don’t see Drake getting ‘smoked’ no more,” Marc argued, denying the idea of a blow-out.

Also, Ice argued Drizzy is the one between the two who could drop a “Not Like Us”-style nail in the coffin. He also theorized on a potential angle for the 6ix God about Hov not being as connected to his communities as he claims. But Ish argued The Boy might come off as a hypocrite with that argument, while Ice and Mona disagreed.

At the end of the day, maybe “FOMO” isn’t even new music. But the hype is certainly there.

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This colorway was originally supposed to drop back in 2024. Jordan Brand quietly scrapped that release before it ever hit shelves. Now, 3 years later, the shoe is finally getting another shot at release.

Black leather covers the entire uppers. That includes the shark-tooth midsole detailing and side panel cutouts. Everything gets the same tonal, all-black treatment throughout.

Nike Air branding now sits on the heel instead of the Jumpman logo used on the canceled 2024 version. The “23” returns on the lateral side in the original-style font. Both details bring this version closer to the classic Air Jordan 5 shape overall.

The Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 4 have already gotten their own “Black Cat” treatments. The Air Jordan 5 has never had a widely released version of its own. That’s a big part of what makes this release feel special, even though wer’re still a year out.

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Air Jordan 5 “Black Cat”

The “Black Cat” theme ties back to Michael Jordan’s reputation on the court. It’s meant to capture that stealthy, predatory energy he brought to every game. Jordan Brand has leaned on that idea across several models over the years.

This particular colorway has stayed on the radar since its 2024 cancellation. Sneaker outlets have fielded questions about it ever since that release got pulled. That kind of lingering demand rarely fades completely.

An all-black Air Jordan 5 also fits a certain kind of everyday rotation. It skips the loud color blocking most Jordan 5 colorways lean on. That makes it an easy pickup for collectors who want something more understated.

Details could still change before an official announcement drops. For now, this is shaping up as one of the more anticipated Jordan releases of 2027.

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“This is not the end of the road, so don’t give up,” he wrote. “I didn’t give up, and you shouldn’t either. Sometimes all we need is a little hope and faith to keep going. Keep believing, keep pushing.”

During the verdict and sentencing hearing, Mo3’s mother reportedly told Kewon White she forgives him and loves him, and that the people he allegedly conspired with didn’t love him. She said he was looking for love from the wrong people, and it was a very emotional moment in court. We will see if White has anything else to share via social media, the dynamics of which are unclear considering his sentence.

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When Is Yella Beezy’s Trial?

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Elsewhere, Yella Beezy’s trial for the murder of Mo3 will begin on September 14, per Dallas County Clerk records. Devin Brown will also face trial for capital murder connected to this case. Prosecutors accused Brown of helping plan the murder-for-hire and of being in the car when Kewon White shot the Dallas MC. Also, testimony in White’s trial reportedly alleged Brown had personal reasons for the murder, as the mother of his child was allegedly dating Mo3 at the time of the shooting.

As for Yella Beezy, prosecutors are accusing him of orchestrating the murder and paying White to carry it out. Beezy pleaded not guilty to the capital murder charges against him.

We will see how those trials develop and whether or not they will reach similar conclusions to the Kewon White case. This whole situation has been ongoing for over half a decade. Now, as things start to come to a close, all sides will speak out.

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The Dreamville MC said he wanted to get a deal early on, and he thought he was ready for it. Now, though, he feels grateful he didn’t blow up until later, revealing an on-stage moment during his The Fall-Off tour made him think about his first meeting with Jay.

“I played ‘Wet Dreamz’ for Jay-Z [at] my first meeting for him,” the North Carolina rapper remarked, as caught by Caleb on Twitter. “In my mind, I’m like, ‘He had to have known what this was, right?’ I didn’t put it out until five years later… Thank God he didn’t go, ‘Oh my God, let’s take that to radio right now… He’s ready now.’ Whether he thought that song was ready or not, he probably knew, ‘He needs some more development.’ Thank God he thought that.

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J. Cole Speaks On Jay-Z

“Even when I signed to him at 24, if I’d have blew at 24, even with the material I had, I couldn’t have came back from that,” he continued. “I could’ve dropped a real classic at 24, 25, with the stockpile of songs I had… I had a pure classic on my hands at 24, 25. If I would’ve blew off of that, and dropped that, I genuinely feel like I would’ve had nothing to rap about. I would’ve went and lived a whole crazy life. I wouldn’t be married, wouldn’t have kids. And then, I would’ve just been one of them n***as where they like, ‘What happened to him?'”

J. Cole and Jay-Z’s relationship has been scrutinized by fans in the past. But it’s clear they have a lot of mutual respect and appreciation regarding their history.

Elsewhere, J. Cole sadly dealt with tragedy as a driver for his tour passed away in a car crash. It was a heartbreaking development in what has otherwise been a heartening trek.

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The comeback arrives in the original black and university blue colorway. Taxi yellow and metallic silver round out the rest of the detailing. It’s the exact look Melo wore during his early Denver Nuggets years.

Black leather covers most of the upper. University blue hits the outsole, lining, and midfoot vents. That same blue also shows up on the embroidered heel logo, tying the whole build together.

A hint of vibrant yellow sits behind the tongue and on the heel Jumpman. That small pop of color gives the shoe some extra contrast against all that black and blue. It’s a detail longtime fans will recognize immediately.

Carmelo Anthony became Jordan Brand’s first signature basketball athlete after Michael Jordan himself. He signed on after getting picked third overall back in 2003. The 5.5 followed his first signature shoe, the Melo 1.5, just two years later.

Between the two, only the 1.5 has ever gotten a proper retro before now. That makes this release feel like the missing piece finally falling into place. For collectors who’ve waited on this one, the timing couldn’t feel more overdue.

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Jordan Melo 5.5

The Melo 5.5 never launched as its own original silhouette. Instead, it borrowed heavily from two Jordan classics already on shelves. It blended design cues straight from the Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 6.

That hybrid approach made the shoe stand out back in 2005. It wasn’t trying to be a totally new signature line. Instead, it leaned into Jordan Brand’s own history while giving Melo his own identity.

The original pair even came with a small metallic hangtag that unfolded into a booklet. That detail walked buyers through the shoe’s design story at the time. It’s the kind of extra touch rarely seen with basketball releases today.

For longtime sneakerheads, this one carries real weight. It’s a piece of early 2000s basketball nostalgia finally getting its moment again.

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According to AllHipHop, the defense raised a debate over whether or not one person can be held responsible for the crimes of another. While prosecutors argue Durk ordered a hit on Quando Rondo, the defense argues the perpetrators acted independently of the Chicago rapper.

Judge Fitzgerald reportedly explained the Pinkerton rule from a 1946 Supreme Court case, which posits jurors must find the defendant joined a plan and committed a crime to further that plan. While Smurk’s lawyer Christy O’Connor fought back against the notion of indirect responsibility, the judge said the rule will stand, opening the door for both sides’ claims.

“What the defense is saying here is that they want the right, if there should be convictions, to raise this issue with the full Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court,” Judge Fitzgerald reportedly remarked. This sets a path for the defense to appeal if the jury convicts Lil Durk and his codefendants, Deondre “DeDe” Wilson and David “Browneyez” Lindsey.

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Lil Durk Trial’s Next Court Date

Prosecutors reportedly stated they will not argue a plan DeDe allegedly made without Durk’s knowledge is evidence of guilt. Their witnesses, such as OTF Jam and OTF Vonni, alleged Durk knowingly financed and approved of the hit.

AllHipHop also reported Judge Fitzgerald’s clarification that The Voice’s financial matters, such as allegedly paying for flight tickets and booking hotel rooms, cannot emerge as proof of guilt in prosecutors’ closing arguments. Instead, they must show a more direct connection to the murder plot.

“The jury is already told that, specifically, in unambiguous English language, that paying for those sorts of instrumentalities are not enough,” the judge reportedly expressed. “It has to be a bounty beyond the actual fact of those things.” To be clear, Judge Fitzgerald spoke about what prosecutors and defense attorneys can argue and how jurors must scrutinize the facts for purposes of fairness and consistency. The judge did not “pick a side” regarding the case.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin their closing arguments on Tuesday, September 8.

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More specifically, the Television Academy honored supervising editors Charles Divak, ACE (American Cinema Editors) and Evan Wise, ACE, along with lead editor Jack Gravina and editors Adam Goldstein, Jonathan Miller, Jeremy Siefer, and Benji Kast, ACE. The Reckoning was also nominated in two other categories: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.

Via Instagram, 50 Cent celebrated this achievement and took the opportunity to clap back at anyone downplaying his success. “I won a Emmy still think I’m taking a L or you changed your mind,” he wrote. “GLG GreenLightGang we don’t miss.” Considering how much the G-Unit mogul celebrated the nominations, the win itself will probably lead to even more celebrations.

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50 Cent’s Emmy

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Even with this editing Emmy in mind, 50 Cent’s comments about Diddy continue to show why his production of Sean Combs: The Reckoning was so controversial in the first place. Many fans alleged bias was at play, let alone the Bad Boy mogul’s team. But he’s just a small part of a much larger tale and production, and he’s never been shy about making that disdain clear.

Most recently, 50 theorized Keefe D might testify against Puff concerning the murder of Tupac. This follows Keefe’s murder conviction cocnerning the case.

Elsewhere, 50 Cent is flaunting other successes, even if they have only recently resurfaced after decades. Amid the successful relaunch of his G-Unit Reebok sneakers, he looked back at an old ad for Reebok he did with Jay-Z. Fif even suggested Hov is still mad at him over the commercial for wearing the G-Unit shoes rather than the S. Carters. With every win comes a troll, and 50’s happy to stick to that formula.

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