No Jumper caught the video from P’s mother on Instagram. In it, she addressed fans spreading false death rumors.

“Let me straighten y’all all out,” the mother of the music executive remarked. “First of all, my son is not dead. No matter what my son has done to me, no matter what he’s done to you, he’s still my child. Somebody did this to him, and I know it because there’s neurologically no reason [for the heart attack]. Pierre is alive. Is he well? No. But don’t count nobody out… We reap what we sow in this life… I can’t just walk away from my child like that and he’s incapacitated. But cut the lie… My son is not dead. I don’t know who gave TMZ that story, but cut the lie. He’s healing. He’s recovering. And I’m here. He rising up like Lazarus.”

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Pierre “P” Thomas Hospitalized

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Quality Control provided a statement to TMZ after news of the heart attack and hospitalization broke, indicating P is “alive and currently receiving medical care.” They also asked for “everyone [to] keep P and his family in their thoughts and prayers and respectfully give them the privacy and space they need during this time… We deeply appreciate everyone’s concern, support, prayers, and loving energy right now.”

No other details about this situation are available at press time. We will see if any other confirmations or statements emerge.

In recent years, Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas has been in controversy, mostly due to back-and-forth snitching allegations between him and Young Thug. This was amid Thugger’s leaked jail calls scandal, which divided much of Atlanta hip-hop in the public eye. Now, though, all corners of hip-hop are praying for his full recovery.

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As caught by DJ Akademiks on Instagram, Ross took to his IG Story to respond to 50 Cent saying he won’t drop more albums. He had told Ebro that hip-hop is connected to youth culture, and that no one should be trying to be the hottest in the game when they’re older.

“I saw Curtis Jackson get on and say he ain’t doing no more music, and it makes sense for the music he makes,” Rozay remarked. “He could run… Whatever, whatever. But Bun B just hit the stage. The South won’t let Bun B stop rapping. If Pimp C was alive, we wouldn’t let Pimp C stop rapping. They can put out albums ’til they 85. That’s how it go when the streets love you, when the culture need you, and you bring something that can’t be duplicated. F**k what your age is.”

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Rick Ross Clowns 50 Cent’s G-Unit Sneakers

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Then, Rick Ross clowned 50 Cent’s G-Unit Reeboks again, claiming they didn’t really sell out. “The top three sneaker n***as in the game told me they don’t have no G-Unit sneakers,” he alleged. “So for y’all to say they sold out in three hours… Reebok ain’t even capping with y’all n***as. Stop capping. Poor-a** n***as be lying. Y’all n***as be capping. Curtis, your a** filed for $100 million bankruptcy and you never bounced back. Jay-Z did that 25 years ago with you. And now Jay-Z run Puma… You repeating the same thing over 25 years ago. I’m disappointed in you, Curtis. Your mama turning over in her grave, damn.”

Ross’ mention of 50 Cent’s mother Sabrina Jackson may be incendiary. After all, she became part of 50’s beef with T.I. and his family, and they exchanged some foul insults.

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Release Date: August 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Fully Loaded

As-salamu alaykum, can’t cross me,
Shout to Monster, $10 million wired for endorsements,
Back blocks, corner store, dope boy office,
Sniper like a goat, got a donkey and them horses

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Alternative

Album: The Time Of Our Lives (due August 28)

Quotable Lyrics from Change Your Mind

You can’t take your eyes off me,
I bet I make you want to ride on me,
I bet I make you want to try for me,
Even though I know you’re lying to me

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Release Date: August 21, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop / Soul

Album: The Divine Feminine (10th Anniversary) [due October 2]

Quotable Lyrics from Butterflies

Beauty queen, beauty queen, straight out of a movie scene,
Touchin’gon your body, I can feel you in a lucid dream,
This my imagination, ooh, you keep me fascinated,
You are a forbidden fruit, I be apple tasting

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Purple covers almost the entire shoe, running across the upper, laces, cage, midsole, and translucent outsole. That color matches Barcelona’s 2026-27 away kit, tying the design directly to the club’s current look. Black shows through underneath the side panels and around the collar, adding some depth to the build.

Gold handles the branding throughout. Kobe’s logo sits on one tongue, while the FC Barcelona crest sits on the other. That same gold finish carries over to the heel Swooshes, keeping the accents consistent across the shoe.

The shoe also blends classic Kobe design cues with newer performance upgrades. It keeps the mesh overlay pattern from the original Kobe 3, paired with modern Protro cushioning below. That mix gives it the same sculpted look collectors know, built for both on-court play and everyday wear.

Also FC Barcelona and Nike are bringing the same purple and gold theme to a Kobe Dunk Low Protro. That gives the 2026 collection 2 different shoes built around a similar color style.

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FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro

Nike and FC Barcelona first linked the Kobe brand with the club back in 2025. That original collection included the Kobe 4 Protro, an Air Force 1 Protro, a post-match slide, and matching apparel.

The partnership grew out of Kobe’s genuine connection to the sport and the club specifically. He was a longtime Barca supporter, often praising their style of play and team-first approach to
the game.

For 2026, that relationship expands into the Kobe 3 Low Protro. The purple and gold combination has become familiar territory by now, fitting a theme that’s followed Kobe’s sneakers for years.

With two more releases planned this fall, Nike shows no signs of slowing down on this collaboration. It’s quickly becoming one of the more consistent team-branded Kobe lines still running today.

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When asked if they see artificial intelligence in music as a threat, Iovine said he sees no downside. The Interscope cofounder spoke on music potentially being “crappy,” but said that’s the reality right now and posited “gifted” creatives will make better material with AI. However, he did argue part of the reason for the backlash against AI is because tech companies have horrible public relations practices.

Then, Dre chimed in. “I don’t see [AI in music] as a threat,” he expressed, adding that “the only people that see it as a threat are the people who have trouble creating.”

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Dr. Dre On AI Music

“I had a discussion with a few people a few days ago,” the producer continued. “They were against AI and I’m like, ‘Okay, you sound like the person that would have been against the drum machine when it came out.’ Or synthesizers, right? It’s a new tool for creativity. Some people are afraid of learning new things. I’m embracing it. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with this.”

Dr. Dre confirmed he’s using AI “as a tool to see what it would do with what I just did.” Also, he agreed with Jimmy Iovine’s claim that a lot of folks are “closet AI producers” who don’t want to admit to using it.

Controversies surrounding AI in music have been very prevalent this year. Fenix Flexin caught a lot of heat for “RUBBERZ,” whereas Tyga has been unabashed about his use of AI on his $TARFACE album. In both cases, fans did not respond very sympathetically.

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Of course, Dr. Dre’s billionaire status means he will always embrace new technologies, business models, and practices that are driving entrepreneurs and corporations. But as a respected hip-hop pillar, many fans are disappointed in this AI embrace, although others were more graceful. We’ll see if Dre changes his tune someday or doubles down.

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“I’m taking Drake, man,” he expressed. “Yeah, I’m f***ing with Drake [in the beef]. Drake’s new s**t’s sounding good. I’m in the clubs with it. That, ‘Teach me, baby‘ [“Janice STFU”]. That right there, that one right there? Yo, Papi, you got that off.”

Jason Lee asked the New York MC if he feels like folks counted the 6ix God out too early. Max agreed and said, “But that’s how the game is,” comparing it to Kobe Bryant and the backlash he faced after sexual assault allegations against him emerged in 2003.

“All he got to do is sit back and make his music,” he argued. “It’s the equivalent of Kobe. Kobe caught the rape case some time back. Everybody was on him. Everybody wanted to boycott him out the NBA and all that. When he went out there, won two titles. And you never heard about that s**t no more. That’s what bro just did. Went out there, made them records, made them hit waves… [“Janice STFU”] is my s**t…”

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Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef

The latest chapter in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef saga concerns Kendrick’s Compton colleague, The Game. Drizzy just featured on the Los Angeles MC’s new album The Documentary III, which added even more fuel to the speculative fire around Game’s tensions with Lamar, TDE, and other West Coast artists.

Still, he’s made it clear that he has no static with K.Dot but is still loyal to the OVO mogul. Whether it’s fans reaching too deeply or Game giving mixed signals, the debate between the “Poetic Justice” collaborators rages on.

Elsewhere, Max B is enjoying his career’s comeback, whether it’s defending his place in New York hip-hop or dropping new material. We’ll see if that new Drizzy collab ever comes out.

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Black covers most of the upper, paired with a patent leather toe and heel. Royal blue detailing hits the Jumpman on the ankle, matching the branding from the shoe’s original 2000 release. A white midsole and icy translucent outsole round out the classic build underneath.

A few details set this version apart from the last retro in 2016. The number 23 replaces 45 on the heel this time around. “Jumpman Jam” text also returns to the tongue, pulling straight from the original packaging and design. That swap brings the shoe closer to its earliest release rather than the more recent version.

Full family sizing will be available at launch. Adult pairs are priced at $235, with grade school, little kids, and toddler sizing priced separately. Also the shoes will be dropping via through Nike, Foot Locker, Champs, Finish Line, and other Jordan Brand retailers.

Overall, given how iconic this colorway is, expect a highly competitive release once December is actually here.

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Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam”

The black and blue color blocking became known as “Space Jam” thanks to the 1996 film. Michael Jordan wore the pair throughout the movie, essentially giving it its place in pop culture.

That connection helped turn the shoe into one of the most requested colorways in Air Jordan history. It didn’t get its first retail release until 2000, years after the film’s original run.

Since then, the “Space Jam” 11 has returned twice more, in 2009 and again in 2016. Each version brought slight tweaks while keeping the same core color story intact, giving longtime collectors a reason to grab it every time.

This December’s release isn’t the only movie tie-in either. A “Monstars” colorway is also expected around the same window, giving fans another way to celebrate the film’s anniversary.

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In clips caught by DrakeAligned on Twitter, you can see the 6ix God sing along, laugh, and smile while the Alabama singer-songwriter performed her mega-hit, “Choosin’ Texas.” This is the track that led to Drake and Ella Langley’s Billboard Hot 100 face-off. Upon the release of his ICEMAN trilogy, “Janice STFU” was the track to end Langley’s long-running streak at the top of that chart.

Some fans expressed shock at this appearance, but Drizzy has shown a lot of love to country artists in the past. Maybe they will collaborate in the near future, as they have two of the biggest songs of the year so far.

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Ella Langley & Drake

Drake’s respect for Ella Langley runs deep, as he recently declared she has a “Goated Pen.” He left that comment under one of her recent Instagram posts, so his fandom coming to life at the Little Rock show should come as no surprise.

Few artists this year have been as commercially dominant as those two, so a link-up celebrating their successes might yield even more great things to come in the future. But we’ll see what happens, as the Toronto superstar might hunker down to work on whatever the aforementioned “FOMO” tease is.

As for his pick for “Goated Pen,” Ella Langley’s crossed over into hip-hop before. As such, hitting the studio with someone like The Boy would be just another chapter in that saga.

Whether or not that’s actually on the cards remains to be seen, as this could just be a simple concert pop-out and nothing more. In any case, you’ll have a hard time escaping either of these artists for the rest of the year.

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