Given just how polarizing Drake can be, it should come as no surprise that the speculation surrounding the album is ramping up in a very big way. Fans are curious as to whether or not the album is going to perform well. We are already seeing predictions for the first week’s sales figures. Some are predicting exorbitant numbers over 500K in the first week units. Meanwhile, detractors think he will do less than 200K.

This debate and duality were seen on a recent episode of No Jumper with Adam22 and Wack 100. The two had a spirited debate about Drake’s potential numbers and what they think is about to happen. As you will hear, both of them are on very different sides of the equation.

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Adam22 & Wack 100 Debate Drake

Adam22 believes that Drake can sell about 400K units in the first week. Overall, this is a figure that makes a lot of sense. It is in line with various other Drake solo projects. However, Wack 100 seems to think that this is an over-evaluation. Instead, he thinks he will only sell between 175-250K units in the first week. However, with a banger single, perhaps he can get to 300K.

Wack is going with the assumption that this will perform like Drake’s collab album with PartyNextDoor. However, the PND Collab was released on short notice with very little promo. It cannot be compared to a solo Drake offering.

When ICEMAN does make its way to streaming services, we can only imagine what an event it is going to be. It has been almost three years since Drake’s last full-length solo project. The fans are excited for it, and we are certainly going to cover every single aspect of it.

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His apology, caught by Blackish Press, was posted to his Instagram this weekend. “After looking back at what I said… I have taken the time to listen, really listen, through very different eyes and ears to understand why some people felt judged and dismissed.”

Smalls adds that he can see how his “approach may have lacked the love, humility, and awareness that I believe God calls us to have.”

The actor shares that people in his circle “did not condemn me” but “corrected me in love.” They did so through sharing stories of how certain people within the LGBTQ+ community have been harmed by words and actions.

These allowed him to “see more clearly why words carry so much weight.”

Smalls concludes, “I am truly sorry for any pain or hurt that my words caused. Please do not let anyone make you feel less than, including me. I will do better.”

As for what he said: “That goes for other sinners. Scoffers, mockers, liars, all things that are an abomination. It’s not just the LGBT. If you’re drunk, if you’re an alcoholic, if you’re a murderer, these are all sins that God doesn’t tolerate.”

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Who Is Xavier Smalls?

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The timing of this apology does come at an interesting time as his show, Beauty in Black, just had its season two premiere on March 19. As a result, some folks online feel this statement isn’t passing the smell test. “Translation: I got the call that I might not come back for next season so now I have to do PR damage control…” one person says on X.

Another adds, “how can he be gay and homophobic?!? it just doesn’t make sense.” For those wondering, Smalls portrays a gay character, Angel, on Beauty in Black.

This show, created by Tyler Perry, is one of two projects by the director that he’s been involved with. The other includes Madea’s Destination Wedding.

He’s also been a part of some theatre productions such as Pipeline (Celebration Arts) and She Kills Monsters. Moreover, Smalls has starred in short films Shelf Life and Picture Perfect per Soap Central.

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Travis Scott was spotted wearing the “Green Spark” courtside at a Celtics game. The moment immediately sent sneaker Twitter into a frenzy. Seeing them on foot in that setting only added to the anticipation.

The CJ1 T-Rexx is Travis Scott’s newest Jordan Brand silhouette. It introduces a bold, low-profile shape with aggressive outsole sculpting. The shoe looks different from anything else in the Cactus Jack catalog.

The custom “Jack” branded shoe box is also worth looking at below. Brown with playful hand-drawn lettering, it fits perfectly within the Cactus Jack universe. Even the packaging feels intentional and collectible on its own.

A release through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers is expected. Cactus Jack’s SNKRS drops have historically moved fast and sold out quickly. Overall, the “Green Spark” looks like one of Travis Scott’s strongest Jordan collabs to date.

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Travis Scott CJ1 T-Rexx “Green Spark” Images

The Travis Scott Jordan CJ1 T-Rexx “Green Spark” is a very exciting new silhouette. The shoe blends basketball heritage with Travis Scott’s signature design sensibility throughout.

Electric green leather panels dominate the upper from toe to heel. Black perforated overlays add depth and texture across the midfoot area. Also a pale green Swoosh provides subtle contrast against the louder green base.

Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack logo is embroidered on the ankle strap in matching green. The heel features his signature smiley face logo in white. A bright green sculptured outsole wraps the entire bottom dramatically.

The overall look is loud, confident, and definitely Cactus Jack.

Travis Scott Jordan CJ1 T-Rexx Retail Price

While we don’t have an official release date for the sneakers, we do have an anticipated retail price. Further, the retail price of the sneakers is expected to be $205 when they drop.

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His persona remains edgy at times. However, he has also taken on the role of the unsuspecting dork. The guy who pretends to be scared of women, even if, behind the scenes, he is a lot more confident. Whatever the case may be, he has made himself into an easy target for harassment. He is not well-liked online, and as a result, he gets trolled quite a bit.

This was on full display over the weekend as he and Benjy were out and about in Los Angeles, doing an IRL stream. The two seemed to be doing their thing when police cars eventually pulled up. The sirens were going, and when the cops hopped out, N3on knew exactly what was going on.

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N3on Gets Swatted

N3on told his friend Benjy to get on his knees, just as the cops were about to demand the same thing. Instinctively, the streamer put his hands on his head and was eventually put in cuffs. While he was quick to tell cops that this was a swatting incident, he ended up being taken away, regardless.

This was eventually sorted out, and things went back to normal. As it turns out, swatting is quite common in the streaming community. It is when someone calls the cops and reports the streamer for a very serious crime, which leads to an arrest. These arrests are usually precautionary, although home swatting incidents have been known to be fatal in some instances.

Usually, the streamer is at home when they get swatted. However, in this rare case, it happened during an IRL stream. Quite frankly, it is surprising that these kinds of things don’t happen more often. After all, the internet is a weird place with some bad people.

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He’s done what he can in regard to checking in on his family, recently wishing his wife, India Royale, a happy birthday. “Thank you for being by my side, thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for saving my life,” he said via a voice message.

“You my heart, you my soulmate, and you my wife. You my safe place and my balance.”

Moreover, him and his daughter, Bella, shared a cute moment over the phone despite it facing some backlash.

We say all of this say, Lil Durk hasn’t gone ghost on those that have helped him get to where he is now. But sometimes, that love isn’t reciprocated, especially when a person is behind bars. Luckily, The Voice has a great circle around him as evidenced by Lil Baby reaching out via phone call.

In a wholesome clip making the rounds online, Durk’s Voice of the Heroes collaborator assures him that he hasn’t forgotten about him despite the circumstances.

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Brian Steel Joins Lil Durk’s Legal Team

Durk thanked his “EVERY CHANCE I GET” costar for the ring and overall, it’s hard not to crack a smile at this exchange. It’s unclear how long their call was as the clip itself is just a few seconds long.

But we hope that these two were able to catch up and remind each other how much they mean to each other.

Hopefully, this murder-for-hire case will blow over later this year at the earliest. Jury selection for it begins on August 20 and the future group of individuals will decide if Durk is guilty of ordering a hit on Quando Rondo which wound up taking the latter’s cousins’ life.

The Chicago rapper is assembling a strong legal team to fight for his freedom. On top of Drew Findling, Brian Steel, the man who helped Young Thug beat his lengthy RICO case, is onboard as of earlier this month.

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“I was telling my friend the other day… how like I used to love Nivea,” she said. “I begged for Niv to come to my party. Like I used to dress like Nivea for my party.” From there, she brought up Trina and Solange Knowles, adding: “Girl, I love Nivea. I love Trina. I love Solange… Yeah. He had a few. I love everybody.”

The comments come after Bow Wow went viral in 2020 for claiming that Wayne and Solange were previously in a relationship. During a conversation on the app, Clubhouse, he remarked that “everyone knows that Solange and Lil Wayne dated.” Neither Wayne nor Solange has personally confirmed the claims that they dated.

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Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter” 20th Anniversary Tour

Reginae Carter’s viral comments come after Lil Wayne announced that he will be hitting the road again this summer in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Tha Carter. In doing so, he’ll be bringing along 2 Chainz and The Game as special guests. The Game will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut studio album, The Documentary. The tour kicks off on June 30 with a performance in Bangor, Maine, followed by stops in Denver, Nashville, and more cities across North America.

Wayne’s Tha Carter shows aren’t the only high-profile anniversary concerts this summer. Jay-Z also announced that he’ll be hosting two events at Yankee Stadium to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. Tickets for those shows went on sale on Monday and resulted in massive queues. Users on social media complained about upwards of 800,000 fans trying to purchase tickets.

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Starting on August 27, 2026, the hip-hop posse will be kicking off this 26-city run in New York. From there, Wu-Tang will be visiting other premier locations such as Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, Las Vegas, among others.

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But the gang won’t be alone. Like the first run in North America—which saw Run The Jewels join them—another multi-member rap act will be assisting Wu. The Cleveland, Ohio fivesome in Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be hitting the stage as well. Tickets & VIP on-sale start on Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. local.

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Wu-Tang Clan’s Oliver “Power” Grant Passes Away

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Hopefully, this next run will help them with their grieving process. On February 24, Wu-Tang Clan had to say goodbye to Oliver “Power” Grant. The executive producer and CEO of their clothing branch, Wu Wear, passed away at the age of 52 to pancreatic cancer.

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Dates:

08-27 Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater ^
08-28 Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
08-29 Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre ^
09-01 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
09-02 Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater ^
09-04 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^
09-05 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center ^
09-06 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre ^
09-08 Toronto, Ontario – RBC Amphitheatre ^
09-09 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center ^
09-11 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center ^
09-12 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center ^
09-13 Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ^
09-15 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live ^
09-16 Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach ^
09-18 Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater ^
09-19 Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater ^
09-20 Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival
09-22 Orlando, FL – Kia Center ^
09-23 West Palm Beach, FL – iThink Financial Amphitheatre ^
09-24 Tampa, FL – Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre ^
09-26 Thackerville, OK – Winstar Casino
09-28 Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater ^
09-29 Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^
10-01 Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater ^
10-02 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
10-03 Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
10-04 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ^

^: Shows with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

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“I’m sorry, but does this say almost half a million people are in the queue for these Jay-Z tickets?” one user captioned a screenshot of the queue on X (formerly Twitter). At the time, it showed just over 435,000 people in line. Another added: “400,000 people in front of me for the Jay-Z presale tickets … I’m cooked chat???”

Jay-Z released Reasonable Doubt as his debut studio album back on June 25, 1996. Five years later, he dropped The Blueprint as his sixth studio album on September 11, 2001.

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Is Jay-Z Working On A New Album?

The announcement of Jay-Z’s concerts at Yankee Stadium has further fueled speculation that he’s finally working on a new album. The drama began in September, when Cash Cobain told Billboard Unfiltered Live that he’s heard the legendary rapper has been working on new music. “I heard Jay-Z about to drop some s—t. That’s what I heard,” he said at the time. “That’s about to shake the world.”

When the comments went viral, Cash took to X to issue a clarification, admitting that the rumors aren’t true. “When I was on the phone with Hov he said that he is absolutely not dropping an album,” Cash wrote.

Jay-Z’s Long Queue Times

Despite that statement, the rumors gained steam again, last week, when Roots Picnic announced that Jay-Z will be a headliner at this year’s event. The performance will be on May 30. Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows will be on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11.

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Cam alleged that Cole said he would contribute a feature in return for his contributions to the Might Delete Later song. Or if that didn’t work, the Fayetteville native allegedly promised to appear on It Is What It Is, his other talk show with Ma$e.

Moreover, Cam’ron alleged he was owed roughly $500,000 in royalties for the aforementioned collab. But none of those things came to fruition, causing him to go after J. Cole legally.

The latter’s lawyers didn’t respond to the suit until last month, just a few days after The Fall-Off‘s release. They slammed Cam’ron by firing back with: “It was only after the release of ‘Ready ‘24’ that he began to demand unreasonable conditions never agreed to by Cole, or an excessive fee inconsistent with industry standards for a featured performance, followed by the filing of this lawsuit without notice to publicly disparage Cole as leverage.”

Admittedly, the “Two Six” MC was “disappointed” in Cam’s lawsuit, explaining that he would’ve been fine with talking things out in the clip caught by Kurrco.

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J. Cole’s Interview With Cam’ron

On top of that, Cole came clean that it was a hit to his ego. “When the lawsuit came out, I was like, ‘Come on Cam’ … My ego reaction is like, quietly, I’m like, ‘f*ck this n****.'” However, those negative emotions didn’t last too long.

“But quickly I’m like, ‘Nah I get it though,'” he added while saying he could understand that Cam must’ve felt like he was “getting the runaround.”

Cam’ron responded in an appreciative manner to Cole’s explanation while also claiming that he wasn’t really going to follow through.

He explains, “Of course it was never gonna go anywhere, but for me it was like, ‘I need to get this n**** attention.'” It’s a bit interesting to hear this as Cam seemed pretty peeved about the whole situation not too long ago.

But it seems their relationship is trending in the right direction again which is great to see.

Elsewhere, future listeners can expect more of J. Cole’s thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle. Overall, he was saddened and frustrated by the divide it was creating/has created. “The world became like politics, you either Democrat or Republican. You either Kendrick, or you Drake… I was disgusted both ways, damn near.”

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“I genuinely love these n****s, but I’m not gonna act like we’ve been communicating and talking,” Cole admitted. “I’ve had conversations with them post-everything, but it’s not like it’s a lot. That’s me not knowing where they at, me assuming because I’ve heard X, Y, and Z, but it has nothing to do with how I actually feel. I genuinely love these n****s. I be wanting to shoot off a text. I ain’t gon’ lie. Even saying that on the mic is kinda lame to me, but it is my truth.”

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J. Cole, Drake, & Kendrick Lamar’s Viral Beef

Drama between the three began when Lamar dissed Drake and Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s track, “Like That.” While the move led to a drawn-out battle with Drake, Cole bowed out of the feud almost immediately. In doing so, he apologized for dissing Lamar at his Dreamville Festival.

Further speaking about the drama in his discussion with Cam’ron, Cole vented about the public’s reaction to Lamar and Drake’s battle. “The world became like politics, you either Democrat or Republican. You either Kendrick, or you Drake,” Cole explained. “I was disgusted both ways, damn near.”

Cole added: “The ‘out of hand’ that to me is disgusting, how people try to use that opportunity to show how they really felt about Drake the whole time, or just to pile on and tear this dude down and create a narrative as if he’s not great. It was a whole campaign.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Cole and Cam’ron discussed their legal battle over their collaboration, “Ready ‘24.” Cam filed a lawsuit against Cole for allegedly failing to complete his end of their agreement in exchange for his contribution to the track. The full episode of Talk With Flee will be releasing on Tuesday night.

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