According to Click2Houston, lawyer Carl Moore filed a motion to withdraw from the case, per court documents. He reportedly indicated to the court that his former client now has new counsel. According to reported court documents, the suspect replaced attorney Letitia Quinones-Hollins with Houston’s Kent Schaffer. Some of his high-profile cases involve J. Prince and former Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz, as well as legal and business work for Travis Scott, Scarface, Pimp C, and more.

In addition, Dan Cogdell and Anthony Osso have reportedly joined Patrick Clark’s case as defense lawyers. According to the filings, these legal team changes will not delay the case any further. Or at least, they are not intended to do so. We will see if any other significant changes or developments emerge regarding this long-awaited murder trial.

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When Is The Takeoff Murder Trial?

Patrick Clark’s trial for Takeoff’s murder will reportedly begin on November 5, if everything goes according to the current schedule. Prosecutors accused him of shooting and killing the former Migos rapper at a Houston bowling alley in early November of 2022. He was reportedly an innocent bystander during an argument over a game of dice, and police arrested Clark for the murder a month later.

Police also reportedly arrested Cameron Joshua over the shooting on weapons charges in connection to the murder. Patrick Clark and his attorneys deny the allegations against him.

Elsewhere, though, Takeoff’s legacy continues in new ways. His street racing movie with Quavo, Takeover, finally got a release date of May 8. It’s reportedly the late Migo’s final on-screen appearance.

Quavo and Offset have done a lot in recent years to keep Take’s memory alive and to honor him in every way they can. Although this murder trial took a long time to get going, fans and loved ones are ready to close this chapter soon.

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At $249.99, the demand clearly outpaced the supply from the moment they went live. This is exactly the kind of first drop that also shows a much larger partnership is coming.

The collaboration brings two of the most recognizable brands in sports and audio together. Nike’s Swoosh appears on one earbud while the Beats “b” logo sits on the other.

For the first time ever, the Beats logo reversed to mirror and complement the Swoosh. That small detail shows how thoughtfully both brands approached this first release together.

The earbuds sync directly with the Nike Run Club app straight out of the box. Heart rate monitoring is built in, making them a genuine performance tool and not just a lifestyle product. This is a collaboration that actually makes functional sense for athletes and active users. Both brands are clearly playing the long game here.

Selling out on the first drop almost guarantees a second release is already being planned. Nike and Beats have every incentive to keep this partnership going with new colorways and editions. This feels like the beginning of something much bigger than one volt and black earbud.

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Nike x Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

The Nike x Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 in volt and black is one of the most visually striking sports audio products released in years. Also the ear hooks and body of each bud are dressed in a bold neon volt color that demands attention.

Black earbud tips and accents provide contrast against all that electric green. The charging case goes even further with a black base covered in volt paint splatter dots that echo classic Nike footwear design language.

Inside the case, “Just Do It” is printed on the lid in clean type. One earbud carries the Nike Swoosh and the other carries the reversed Beats logo. Overall its a product designed to look as good as it performs.

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According to XXL, Adin pointed to the alleged contractual breaches themselves. These include the rapper’s alleged refusal to wear a Rainbet sponsor patch on his shorts, his remarks on confidential payment agreements, and his alleged refusal to retract his rigging accusations and these payment comments. Ross broke this down during his livestream, as caught by the outlet on Instagram.

In addition, he claimed he tried to work with Wack 100 to settle things, but to no avail. Wack 100 called out Adin Ross’ alleged advances in response. From there, Ross claimed every Brand Risk fighter got paid, except for Blue.

Later, Blueface responded to Adin on Twitter: “Looking for a way not to pay is not a good look ima get mines regardless.” Ross responded by calling him unintelligent, demanding retraction, and doubling down on the contract breaches. “All he had to do was say something like ‘it wasn’t rigged, Florida state athletic commission doesn’t rig their fights,'” he tweeted. “Blue for future business do not sign a contract agreeing to deliverables and not following through. You’re the first fighter in Brandrisk history ive ever struggled paying.”

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How Much Did Blueface Make Boxing Chibu?

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“Never said how much I was paid,” Blueface clapped back on Twitter. “The excuses are becoming evident. [I] was never contracted to wear a patch an even if I was fined 100k that’s not even half of what’s owed. Talking about retract my statement [why] would I do that if I was never compensated. Further proving my point this was bad business from the opponent changing a week before the fight and my original opponent still on the event.”

According to DJ Akademiks, Blueface could’ve made anywhere between $350K to over $1 million from the Chibu fight. Now, though, that payout is in question. We’ll see if he and Adin Ross can settle this debacle in some other way.

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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black Patent” will be released in the summer of 2026.

The patent leather build gives the shoe a glossy, dressed-up finish that changes everything. Nike is clearly positioning this pair to be worn beyond the typical sneaker context.

The campaign imagery features a model in a full black suit crouching in the streets. The message is obvious and it lands perfectly. These are Air Force 1s built for occasions when you still want to wear sneakers but need to look sharp. The patent leather does exactly what a dress shoe finish is supposed to do.

Patent leather on an Air Force 1 is not a completely new idea but this execution feels fresh. The all-black tonal approach eliminates any casual energy the shoe normally carries. The result is one of the sleekest AF1 colorways Nike has released in recent memory.

Summer is the target window for the release and the timing makes sense. Wedding season, graduation events, and also summer formal occasions are all perfect use cases. Nike is giving people a sneaker they can actually justify wearing to an event.

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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black Patent”

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black Patent” takes the most iconic sneaker silhouette ever made and dresses it up entirely. Also the high-gloss patent leather upper reflects light in a way that standard AF1 leather never does.

Every panel and overlay is covered in the same mirror-like black finish from toe to heel. The tonal black Swoosh blends into the upper almost completely, creating a stealth-like appearance. Further black laces, a black midsole, and a black outsole ensure there is zero contrast anywhere on the shoe.

The Nike Air branding on the midsole is the only detail that breaks the surface. It is a shoe that makes you rethink where an Air Force 1 can actually go. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $125 when they are released.

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In various clips from Ak’s livestream last night (Friday, March 20) caught by CY Chels on Twitter, he breaks down why he has no sympathy for Cole’s remarks. More specifically, they still center around his exit from the K.Dot and Drake battle.

“I’m so confused by J. Cole because, at the most p***y type of outlook on this, I thought he was going to say, ‘I love Kendrick, but I want to prove I’m the best. I’m here for the challenge,'” the commentator said of the North Carolina lyricist. “Instead, the n***a sounds like he loves Kendrick more than Whitney [Alford, Lamar’s fiancée]. ‘Yeah, I love that guy.’ Bro, what happened to the competition? What happened to that s**t?”

DJ Akademiks has been very critical of J. Cole in the past. So it stands to reason that his recent commentary didn’t stop there.

“[He has] no integrity, he’s not prideful,” Ak remarked. “He talks about wanting to be the best, but he doesn’t want to compete… It’s weird to me, it’s odd… Why didn’t you compete, but you’re rapping that you’re down to compete? What’s the problem? […] This s**t is sad, chat… I would give it so much more grace if he was like, ‘Kendrick called me, and I talked to him.’ Somehow, Kendrick seems impervious to all this f***ery. He doesn’t talk to none of these n***as and they get shamed without him having to lift a finger. That’s powerful.”

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J. Cole’s Apple Music Interview

From there, DJ Akademiks questioned J. Cole’s status and said he needs to “go to therapy” and “change his diaper” if this stressed him out so much. He continued his criticism of Cole’s competitive nature (or lack thereof, from Ak’s perspective), positing that there’s “zero substance” to his music.

“I feel like he grew with y’all, but he’s still blocking y’all out,” Akademiks told Cole’s fans, referring to his hesitancy to talk about family life. Finally, he criticized the rapper’s decision to push The Fall-Off back due to the beef and apology.

Elsewhere during J. Cole’s Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis, he revealed that 2014 Forest Hills Drive was originally going to be a double album. He also said he still has a lot of love for his “Big Three” colleagues, a sentiment DJ Akademiks continues to scrutinize.

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House of Heat reports that the Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 OT “Black” will be released on April 17th, 2026.

The 2K4 originally released in 2004 and was Kobe Bryant’s signature shoe at the time. It remains one of the most distinctive silhouettes from that entire era of Nike Basketball.

The all-black colorway is one of the cleanest ways to wear this shoe. Every element of the upper is dressed in matching black from top to bottom. The tonal approach lets the shoe’s unique design language speak entirely for itself. There is no colorway that better highlights the 2K4’s structural details than this one.

The silhouette itself is genuinely unlike anything Nike was making around it. Ribbing runs across the leather upper giving it a textured, armor-like appearance. The circular cutout on the ankle strap is one of the most recognizable design details of the era.

Kobe’s connection to this shoe makes the retro even more meaningful for long time fans. The Huarache 2K4 came at a pivotal moment in his career. Bringing it back in such a clean colorway feels like the right way to honor the shoe.

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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 “Black” Price

The Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 “Black” is a head-turning basketball silhouette that holds up remarkably well over two decades later. The all-black leather upper is covered in quilted ribbing that runs diagonally across the shoe’s surface.

An ankle strap with a circular cutout at the rear gives it one of the most unique profiles in Nike Basketball history. Suede panels on the toe and heel add texture and depth to the blacked-out build.

The Air Zoom cushioning unit is visible through a window on the midsole. The huarache logo sits on the lateral heel, reminding everyone of the shoe’s origin. It is a true collector’s retro that deserves far more attention than it typically gets.

Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $200 when they are released.

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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike KD 6 “Texas” will release on December 1st, 2026.

Durant recently unveiled the Nike Team KD NIL program at the University of Texas. The program gives Texas student athletes access to NIL support through KD’s Nike partnership. It is a full circle moment between Durant and the university where his career began.

The original KD 6 “Texas” released back in 2013 and was an instant fan favorite. The colorway pulled directly from the University of Texas’s burnt orange and black colors. Sneaker fans who grew up watching Durant at Texas have been waiting on this retro for years. The demand for this pair has never gone away.

The timing of this return could not be better with KD now in Houston. He is playing for the Rockets just a few hours from Austin. Wearing a shoe that celebrates his Texas roots while competing in the state again is a full circle moment.

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Nike KD 6 “Texas” Photos

The Nike KD 6 “Texas” is one of the most visually distinct colorways from the KD signature line. A black speckled base covers the entire upper, giving the shoe a galaxy-like texture that feels unique even today.

Bold burnt orange overlays on the heel counter and tongue bring the University of Texas color story to life. Mint green paint splatter dots scattered across the black upper add an artistic, almost graffiti-inspired energy.

A large KD logo sits on the lateral side in matching orange. The mint green outsole and translucent Air Max unit complete the look from below. It is a colorway that felt bold in 2013 and still holds up beautifully over a decade later.

Nike KD 6 “Texas” Price

Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $130 when they are released. This retro is going to hit hard when it drops.

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Release Date: March 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Down

Jewlery on, scrollin’ down lookin’ at this list
Scopin’ out this bathroom and lookin’ at this kitchen
Get this out the way, I’m almost done with this mission
When I move out the four, I’m gon’ miss it

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Release Date: March 20, 2026

Genre: Pop

Album: Love In Real Life

Quotable Lyrics from Don’t Make Me Love U

I’m going on a drive
To give you a couple of minutes to make up your mind
Well, baby, I’ll be fine, yeah
‘Causе I’m a big fine woman, don’t lose your place in linе

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Release Date: March 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Out The Mud

I got this shit out the mud, baby
Been gang, got it on me, you must be crazy
Riding around sicked up in a Mercedes (Aye)
I’ma go and get it, I ain’t never been lazy

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