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Drake Rides Ice Truck During New “ICEMAN” Music Video Shoot In Toronto

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 03 May 2026 13:29:28 +0000

Drake has done a lot of creative things for his new album ICEMAN‘s rollout, but there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned music video shoot to get fans’ attention. Fans in Toronto spotted him last night (Saturday, May 2) riding around the city and rapping on a truck full of ice blocks for an upcoming music video.

Many police cars trailed the vehicle while the crew filmed the visuals and fans and passerby recorded the whole thing. DJ Akademiks TV caught a few angles via Instagram. In one of the videos, you can see the 6ix God silently showing love to fans cheering him on from the street. Folks were very excited to see him in this mode, and we wonder just when we will get to see the final product.

Another question is whether or not this is for the same project as Drake’s other potential music videos for ICEMAN. Most recently, he took credit for a massive controlled explosion in Toronto, which made many fans think it might have been for upcoming visuals. We’ll just have to wait and see.

When Will Drake Drop ICEMAN?

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Drake’s new album ICEMAN comes out on May 15, and will most likely be the biggest rap release of the year when it drops. We will see just how big that is very soon, as many folks continue to debate and speculate about potential first week sales numbers, artistic directions and decisions, and many other angles.

Also, it will arrive amid a reminiscent time that hardcore fans still haven’t let go of: the Drake battle. Exactly two years ago today (Sunday, May 3), he dropped “Family Matters” against Kendrick Lamar, “meet the grahams” arrived mere minutes later, and “Not Like Us” and “The Heart Part 6” finally ended the back-and-forth.

Amid that two-year anniversary, many fans wonder if Drizzy will go fully in on that angle, or if he will address more general or unrelated topics instead. It seems unlikely that he will just forego the whole thing, especially given recent singles. We’ll see if the upcoming ICEMAN music videos contribute to that idea like the livestreams have.

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Grind It Up – Song by Fetty P Franklin

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Fetty P Franklin is seemingly gearing up for a new album soon, and his new single “Grind It Up” is a promising tease of whatever’s next. A brass sample opens the track up with resonant kicks and a jittery trap-style percussion pattern, later leading into light swirling synths and a bouncy, catchy chorus. He does very well on the track with some unconventional flows and some charismatic moments, displaying a lot of fun energy. The Charlotte MC doesn’t reinvent the wheel here, but there are a few sharp lines here to hold fans over. We’ll see if a new project capitalizes on the potential of “Grind It Up.”

Release Date: May 1, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Grind It Up

If you scared of jail, get a job,
‘Cause your home might be a new prison,
See, I know what came with it,
But I don’t mind dying hard like Bruce Willis

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Riff Raff 2013 – Song by DC The Don

Alexander Cole — Sun, 03 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Riff Raff is one of the most interesting characters in the rap world. Although he isn’t as active as he used to be, there is no denying that his 2013 run is something that fans remember fondly. Now, DC The Don is paying homage to that run with his new single, “Riff Raff 2013.” It is a song that has a flurry of different flows and the melodies that DC The Don is broadly known for. There are also obvious references to Riff Raff, which keeps the song on message. Overall, it is a solid effort from the artist, who has maintained his consistency for a few years now.

Release Date: May 1, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Riff Raff 2013

Big chain ’round my neck, I feel like Riff Raff (Shake)
Smash the pedal on a ho, I make her sit back (Yeah)
You want a n***a with some cash or a six pack?
I’m eatin’ good, where the fuck you think I live at?

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Acquired Taste – Song by MC.SUPRA featuring Conway The Machine

Alexander Cole — Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

MC.SUPRA and Conway The Machine have teamed up for an especially gritty track called “Acquired Taste.” The new song is mostly handled by SUPRA, who is responsible for the hook and the opening verses. Meanwhile, Conway comes onto the track and does his thing. It is a song in which both artists are putting their best foot forward. The chemistry between the MCs is solid, and there is no denying that they are a duo that could explore more collaborations with one another in the future.

Release Date: May 1, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Foot Locker And Nike Just Gifted 22,000 Employees A Pair Of Air Force 1s

Ben Atkinson — Sun, 03 May 2026 00:52:39 +0000

Foot Locker and Nike just pulled off one of the better employee surprises in recent memory. To celebrate their “Find Your Force” campaign, the two brands gifted all 22,000 Foot Locker employees a pair of Nike Air Force 1s. Every single one of them.

The moment hit different on social media. Photos showed store associates getting handed boxes with personalized name badges attached, “Find Your Force” branded lanyards with each employee’s name printed right on them. The look on his face when he realizes what’s in the box is genuine.

This kind of move is smart on multiple levels. First, it builds real loyalty with the people actually selling the product every day. Second, those 22,000 employees become walking brand ambassadors the moment they lace up. Third, it generates organic content that no ad budget can really replicate.

The Air Force 1 was the right choice too. It’s not some obscure runner or a model that needs explaining. Everyone knows what it is. Everyone wants a pair. Gifting something universally desirable lands differently than a branded tote bag or a gift card.

Foot Locker has been working hard to reposition itself as more than just a mall store. Moments like this one help. The “Find Your Force” campaign is clearly about more than marketing, it’s about the people inside the stores too.

Foot Locker x Nike Find Your Force

To celebrate FIND YOUR FORCE, @footlocker and @nike gifted 22,000 employees with Air Force 1s. Surprise! >> https://t.co/CrAokSHsSj pic.twitter.com/vB93XULFVB
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) May 1, 2026

The Nike Air Force 1 Low needs no introduction. It first dropped in 1982 as a basketball shoe and became a streetwear staple over the following decades. The version gifted here appears to be the classic triple white colorway: white leather upper, white midsole, white outsole.

Clean and versatile. The perforated toe box, the padded ankle collar, the visible Air unit in the heel, all the classic details are there. It’s the kind of shoe that works with almost anything in your wardrobe.

Gifting the AF1 specifically makes sense. It’s the most recognizable Nike silhouette outside of the Jordan 1, and it carries cultural weight that goes way beyond just sneaker culture.

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“Joe Budden Podcast” Debates If Jay-Z Dissed Drake & Kanye West In Interview

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:55:59 +0000

Jay-Z was recently interviewed by The New York Times as one of their picks for the 30 best American songwriters alive, and it caused a lot of commotion. Many folks expressed particular interest in his remarks on older rappers making music for the youth, including The Joe Budden Podcast. More specifically, they debated whether or not Hov dissed Drake, Kanye West, and others with this take… and whether or not it’s even relevant to discuss.

“If you’re trying to make young music and you’re not young, it’s going to be inauthentic and people can feel that,” Jay had said. “You can smell it. So the best thing anyone can do going through music is to tell their story. Keep creating from that space.”

To start, Marc Lamont Hill lamented how not everything has to be about Drizzy, as caught by CY Chels on Twitter. In addition, Ice brought up Jay-Z’s recent denial of having beef with Drake as a counterpoint. But Budden seems convinced that the Roc Nation mogul shaded the OVO MC. Ish disagreed, and Parks suggested “the shoe fits on a lot of feet,” including Ye’s.

Mona said it’s not just about the 6ix God being almost 40, but also how she believes he’s felt inauthentic to folks since the Kendrick Lamar battle. Ice brought up Future as an example of an older artist who’s still making resonant music for the youth. In fact, he posited that a 4:44 from Fewtch would not land well with fans. On the other hand, Ish emphasized the strength of artists staying in their lane regardless of age and context.

Do Drake & Jay-Z Have Beef?

Joe Budden says Jay-Z’s “don’t make young music if you’re not young” take was aimed at Drake

Parks adds the “shoe fits a lot of feet” possibly even Kanye West

bring up Future as an example of staying in a lane that still works https://t.co/VCzIsiHEZj pic.twitter.com/9toPDIIbbp
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) May 2, 2026

Drake and Jay-Z beef rumors have swirled around for years at this point, mostly because they did oppose each other at one point. But collaborations and more recent comments about the Kendrick battle don’t suggest anything explicit. Still, their fanbases could not be opposing each other more on the Internet these days, so the tension remains.

As for Jay-Z and Kanye West’s relationship, that hasn’t gotten an update in years. Ye just dropped his new album BULLY, whereas The Boy is gearing up for ICEMAN.

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DJ Akademiks Goes At Joe Budden For Validating Botting Claims Against Drake

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:14:40 +0000

DJ Akademiks was recently involved in the receiving end of a lawsuit against Drake, Stake, and Adin Ross for forming a illegal gambling scheme, defrauding the online casino platform’s users, and violating New Jersey state regulations. It’s one of many lawsuits with similar allegations in various states, which Akademiks and the accused parties have denied any truth to. As it turns out, he has a bone to pick with the media platforms covering these situations, including his friend and former Everyday Struggle cohost, Joe Budden.

During a recent livestream clip caught by CY Chels on Twitter, Ak slammed these entities and figures for, in his view, not scrutinizing these lawsuits enough. He believes the legal moves are frivolous and inaccurate, and criticized his peers for validating them in their coverage without the level of skepticism he believes is warranted.

“With all due respect to even my comrade Joe Budden, Joe Budden’s on his podcast reading a f***ing lawsuit that is so frivolous that if he looked at it on face value, it’s r***rded,” DJ Akademiks expressed. “They actually read that s**t like the s**t was legit. No, that’s just something else where they’re trying to take Drake down a notch. There’s eight other lawsuits, eight other f***ing states they have filed the same thing in… The lawsuit has so many inaccuracies. They can’t even spell the n***a name right… I don’t expect The Joe Budden Podcast who hires Mona to f***ing do their due diligence. They’re just reading off the paper…”

Drake’s Spotify Lawsuit

Akademiks calls out Joe Budden for discussing Drake “bot streams” claims

says they were reading a “frivolous” lawsuit like it was legit

points out major inaccuracies including details about Adin Ross being wrong

says the claims about Drake using Stake to inflate streams… pic.twitter.com/mUUSRNduOX
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) May 2, 2026

Akademiks also mentioned how Adin Ross isn’t with Stake anymore. He also said certain media figures don’t have as much scrutiny for someone like Jay-Z. “When it comes to some other s**t, n***as is just reporting all type of bulls**t. This is frivolous, make-believe bulls**t… ICEMAN‘s still on the way.”

Drake’s getting ready for ICEMAN on May 15, so he might not have time to address any of this himself. The lawsuits referenced by DJ Akademiks remain ongoing at press time. In other news, though, a separate lawsuit accusing Spotify of botting Drake’s streams recently saw a dismissal in court.

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YNW Melly Breaks Silence Behind Bars To Address Bond Denial Rumors

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:30:06 +0000

YNW Melly has spent the last seven years in prison, and it’s been a very difficult road for him to navigate. His double murder trial ended in a mistrial in 2023, and now he’s attempting to secure bond once again ahead of his 2027 retrial, if everything goes according to schedule. However, Melly had to speak out from behind bars due to some fans jumping the gun and assuming this new bail attempt already disintegrated.

As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, he wrote the following message on his Instagram Story earlier today (Saturday, May 2): “Bond was not denied Fake News. Still waiting [prayer hands emoji] God 1st.”

According to Bryson “Boom” Paul on Twitter, Judge Martin S. Fein deferred his ruling on the Florida rapper’s bond request yesterday (Friday, May 1), which just so happened to be Melly’s 27th birthday. Fein will reportedly decide on a ruling at a later date. The three previous bond requests where Judge Fein or Judge John Murphy III deferred their ruling were unsuccessful.

The timing of this news, though, did not surprise fans in the loop. YNW Melly’s mother recently suggested he’d be out soon, which lines up with this bond request. We’ll see if it ends up being successful this time or if her son will have to stay in jail.

Why Was YNW Melly Arrested?

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State of FL v. @YNWMelly:

The previous three bond requests that have had the “ruling deferred” by Judges John Murphy and Martin Fein have denied bond. #ynwmelly #ynwmellyretrial #hiphoptrials
— Bryson “Boom” Paul (@brysonboompaul) May 1, 2026

YNW Melly stands accused of murdering his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in October of 2018. Prosecutors have not been able to land on a motive for the murder, but the evidence on both sides continues to shift and adapt. Officials accused him of conspiring with another friend, YNW Bortlen, to stage the double murder as a drive-by shooting.

Other rumors around the YNW Melly retrial include claims about his mother wearing a wire to try to catch an admission of innocence and secure a reduced sentence. But that may backfire when the trial wraps up. Still, this is just speculation, and official updates on the retrial have been slow and complex. We will see if Melly speaks out again about his case or lets the legal team do the talking.

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Celeste Rivas’ Father Speaks On Rumor That D4vd Paid Her Family

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 02 May 2026 19:40:50 +0000

Social media has been running wild with rumors, speculation, and theories about the D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez case. He stands accused of murdering the teenager after a sexual relationship and disposing of her remains in his Tesla. But amid a lot of Internet gossip about resurfaced clips, old allegations, and unfounded narratives, Rivas’ family reportedly spoke out.

According to Rolling Stone, the Rivas family’s attorney Patrick Steinfeld had something to say about a particular rumor yesterday (Friday, May 1). Some folks reportedly speculated that D4vd may have paid Celeste’s family or contacted them prior to her death. Steinfeld shared a statement responding to this speculation from Celeste’s father Jesus Rivas, who previously demanded justice for his daughter.

“I never had any contact with this guy, and we haven’t received any money from him or anyone in his family,” Jesus Rivas reportedly stated. Steinfeld added that the family is in “unfathomable pain” right now over Celeste’s death and were devastated by the details prosecutors are sharing about the alleged murder.

“I had the heartbreaking responsibility of informing the Rivas Hernandez family of the horrifying allegations submitted in court,” Steinfeld reportedly stated. “That David Anthony Burke allegedly stabbed Celeste, ‘stood by while she bled’ to death, used a chainsaw to cut off her limbs, and bought a ‘burn cage’ with the plan to ‘incinerate the evidence.’” He called this “the most difficult thing I’ve had to do in 37 years as a lawyer.”

D4vd & Celeste Rivas Case Update

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D4vd opens for SZA on the S.O.S Tour on Oct. 29, 2023, at The Footprint Center in Phoenix. Sam Ballesteros / USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect

The attorney reportedly backtracked on his initial encouragement for the family to speak publicly, as the details about the alleged murder left them in shock. “They still have bills to pay and jobs they go to every day. All they want is time to grieve and heal,” he reportedly said.

Most recently, a new death certificate for Celeste Rivas reportedly suggests she may have been pregnant. This followed other updates in the case, such as prosecutors’ alleged text message evidence between them.

D4vd’s alleged relationship with Celeste Rivas drew a lot of scrutiny. But amid many social media rumors about them, her family will set the record straight.

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AllStar JR Denied Bond While NBA Ben10 Gets Discharged From Hospital

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:59:52 +0000

AllStar JR quickly went from dropping the “Mob United” diss track to landing in prison for alleged gun possession as a person with a felony history. While law enforcement still hasn’t accused him of shooting NBA Ben10 specifically, social media sleuths continue to connect alleged dots amid news that Ben10 is out of the hospital.

According to Complex, a federal judge ruled AllStar should remain in custody before his trial instead of going out on bond. Per court records reportedly reviewed by the publication from a detention hearing on Monday (April 27) in Detroit, Magistrate Judge Kimberly G. Altman found no release conditions that would properly eliminate the threat of a public safety danger or a flight risk.

The decision reportedly rests on the Detroit rapper’s legal background and the government meeting stipulations to justify incarceration without bail. AllStar JR will now reportedly go to Texas, where the alleged altercation took place. His first court appearance will reportedly take place on May 14, if everything goes according to schedule.

As for NBA Ben10, No Jumper caught a social media clip addressing his discharge from the hospital on Instagram. He suffered a bullet injury to the neck weeks ago.

AllStar JR’s Alleged Shooting

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For those unaware, prosecutors are accusing AllStar JR of being at the center of a reported shooting at a Houston restaurant earlier this month. A group of individuals allegedly went up to him and tried to rob him, which led to a fight during which a gun fell to the floor. Officials accused AllStar of picking the gun up and firing it while people fled.

Per investigators, one person fell down after a bullet hit them, JR fired more shots at another person, and the incident continued. Authorities also reportedly suggested he bragged about the shooting on social media and via a music video.

To be clear, the alleged connection between NBA Ben10 and AllStar JR hasn’t been confirmed by law enforcement. Many fans assume that tension due to their Internet trolls towards each other. But as for the court of law, the case is still focusing on the gun possession charge exclusively.

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