This colorway first released back in 2010. It quickly became a favorite among collectors and casual fans alike. Sixteen years later, it’s making its first-ever retro return. That kind of gap only builds more hype.

The design keeps things simple but sharp. Black leather covers the base of the upper. White tumbled leather overlays add sharp contrast on top. That split color blocking is what made the original so recognizable.

Speckled detailing hits the heel tab, staying true to the 2010 pair. A translucent icy outsole finishes things off underfoot. It’s the same feature that gave the original its standout look. Little touches like that are why purists are excited.

Branding stays faithful to the original release too. “Jumpman Air” appears on the heel, not just “Nike Air.” For a shoe this beloved, details like that actually matter. Sneakerheads notice everything when a classic comes back.

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Air Jordan 6 “Oreo”

This drop lands right in the middle of a big year. 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 6 silhouette. Jordan Brand has been rolling out retros all year to celebrate. The “Oreo” is shaping up to be one of the standouts.

It also breaks a quiet stretch for adult Jordan 6 releases. The last major drop was the “Cap and Gown” back in April. Two months is a long wait in Jordan Brand’s usual release calendar. That gap only adds to the anticipation here.

Retail is set at $215 for adult sizes. Full family sizing is expected, covering grade school down to toddler. That range makes it easy for entire households to match. Retailers like Nike, Foot Locker, Finish Line will carry this pair.

Given the shoe’s history and clean colorway, demand should be high. It’s not flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes the simplest pairs end up being the most memorable. August 8th can’t come soon enough.

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The line comes from Marathon Clothing, Nipsey’s own company. It includes heavyweight t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and zip-ups. Hats and other specialty pieces round out the collection. Every item leans into archival photography from Nipsey’s life and tells a story.

Handwritten graphics and signature typography also appear throughout. Inspirational messaging ties everything together, echoing the way Nipsey lived. According to the estate, each piece was designed with real intention. “Every piece was created with intention, using moments that reflect who Nipsey was,” the family said in a statement.

This marks the first official clothing line built entirely around his archival imagery. That makes it feel different from past Marathon releases. This collection is less about streetwear trends and more about storytelling. It’s a wearable timeline of who Nipsey was.

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Nipsey Hussle Prolific Brand

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The Prolific name isn’t just tied to fashion either. It’s also the title of Nipsey’s upcoming posthumous album with Bino Rideaux. That 15-track project drops digitally on August 14th. Vinyl and cassette versions will follow shortly after.

The two artists had been recording together long before Nipsey’s passing in 2019. Their chemistry dates back to their 2017 joint project, No Pressure. Hearing new material from that era feels like a gift for longtime fans.

This launch fits into a much bigger year for Nipsey’s overall legacy. Los Angeles is also dedicating Nipsey Hussle Square this year. That intersection sits at Crenshaw and Slauson, which is basically ground zero for his story and origin. The Neighborhood Nip Foundation continues its work from that very location.

Between the music, the merch, and the memorials, one thing is clear. Nipsey’s influence hasn’t faded since 2019. If anything, it keeps expanding into new spaces. The marathon really does continue.

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The auction is running through Julien’s Auctions, based in Los Angeles. The organizers say this is the largest single-owner Eminem collection ever offered publicly. Bidding is already open, with a live sale set for August 25th.

The lineup spans two decades of footwear history. It includes collaborations with Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Carhartt, and PUMA. Every single pair is signed and has its original box. That kind of provenance is rare, even in the sneaker resale world.

Some standout pieces are already turning heads. There’s a pair of Air Jordan 3 “Slim Shady PE” sneakers worn at Super Bowl LVI. The Eminem x Carhartt x Nike Air Jordan 4 also headlines the sale. Stage-worn Air Max 90 “Soundstorm” sneakers round out the highlights.

Meanwhile, collectors are already speculating on where the bidding could land. Auctions tied to major artists tend to move fast once word spreads. Given Eminem’s cultural footprint, interest will climb well past initial estimates. It wouldn’t be surprising to see multiple pairs spark bidding wars.

In addition, Julien’s Auctions has a long track record with major pop culture sales. Further, the house has handled memorabilia tied to some of music’s biggest names.

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Eminem Signed Sneakers Auction

Every dollar raised goes to the Marshall Mathers Foundation. The charity supports at-risk and disadvantaged youth across Metro Detroit. It’s a cause Eminem has also quietly backed for years.

Paul Rosenberg, president of Shady Records, spoke on the collection’s meaning. He said Eminem has always expressed himself further through his sneakers. Amassing this kind of archive took decades of collecting.

This isn’t Eminem’s first sneaker charity run either. His partnership with Carhartt has raised serious money for Detroit before. This new auction is being framed as the biggest one yet.

For sneakerheads, this is a rare shot at real music history. For Detroit, it’s another example of Eminem giving back to where he started. Bidding is live now, with the final sale closing August 25th at 10 a.m. PDT.

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The announcement adds more momentum to what has been an active stretch for Cardi. She has steadily teased new music with the same hard-hitting energy that has become one of her trademarks. This prompted widespread speculation about whether “Ah Ha” could serve as the next official chapter in her upcoming album campaign.

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Snippet Controversy Over Lyrics

When Cardi gave fans a taste of her upcoming single, a few words generated conversations on social media. She rapped, “A n*gga can’t trap me / I won’t keep it.” Fans believed that the mom of four was insinuating that if she were to get pregnant again, she would have an abortion. However, Cardi stepped in to shut down the gossip. She clarified that she was referring to not keeping the relationship and the lyrics didn’t have anything to do with a baby.

Meanwhile, Cardi hasn’t shared additional details about “Ah Ha,” including whether the single is tied to a larger rollout or will stand on its own. Check out the beach bikini teaser below.

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Among the filings is a bill from New York City’s Langham Hotel. While there, Minaj reportedly stayed during the week leading up to the release of Pink Friday 2. The records show a seven-night stay in a luxury suite totaling roughly $76,000, with nightly rates of about $9,500 after taxes and fees.

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Details Of Personal Purchases

The invoices also break down nearly $4,000 in additional charges posted to the room. Those expenses included more than $2,200 in private kitchen dining, room service, parking, cash advances, and several minibar purchases, including bottled water, Coca-Cola, Pringles, and M&M’s. Moreover, a separate invoice from the Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale outlines another series of charges during a December 2023 stay. Those expenses reportedly included in-room dining, breakfast, overnight food service, poolside meals, and restaurant purchases.

The invoices are part of a broader contract dispute tied to 24/7 Productions’ work on Minaj’s 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball appearances and promotional events surrounding Pink Friday 2. The company alleges it advanced the costs with the understanding it would later be repaid. Court filings also note that Minaj earned approximately $600,000 for the Jingle Ball performances, while her Pink Friday 2 World Tour ultimately grossed more than $100 million.

Minaj has denied responsibility for the alleged debt. She reportedly claims the lawsuit has no legal basis because she was not personally a party to the contract at the center of the dispute.

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“Karen Civil is no longer a part of my team. Ms. Civil was effectively terminated on June 28th. For all business inquiries and matters moving forward, please contact Breon or Jow directly.” Civil responded without disputing the separation itself. Instead, she reflected on the work her company completed during Max B’s return to the spotlight, pointing to several milestones she says Always Civil helped make possible.

“From supporting your return home, to securing GQ, helping position the business for its partnership with @defiantxrecords, and bringing this chapter to the BET Awards stage, @alwayscivil’s work is not complete. We are proud of everything we built together and wish you and your new team continued success!”

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A Mess Of Back & Forths

The conversation took another turn after fans began speculating about the breakup on X. When one user accused Civil of stealing money, a reply from Max B’s account insisted “the business was fine,” seemingly shutting down the rumor. That reassurance didn’t last long. A later post from the same account claimed Civil had hacked his Instagram, prompting another response from the veteran publicist.

“Max’s IG page was not hacked,” Civil wrote, adding that the Always Civil team had simply “closed out the backend access, relationships, and connections tied to that work.” She followed up with another statement. “To provide clarity, Always Civil has concluded operating any NEW business with/for Max B since the BET Awards. Certain Max B social properties STILL will remain under the direction of @AlwaysCivil. Wishing him the best moving forward!”

Meanwhile, Max B shared on his IG: “I’m not sure why you’re trying to save face, but the reality is you’ve done a lot that led me to letting you go. So getting on social media and acting like you’ve done all these great things for me is simply not true. Leave me out of your narrative, keep my name out of your mouth, and move on.”

Neither Max B nor Civil has shared additional details about what led to the split. Check out the posts below.

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However, when he shared his feelings about Jadakiss during an interview, it had a ripple effect. At this point, Jadakiss’ pen can’t really be questioned, nor can his ability to stand on his own two feet in a rap battle. Over the course of a three-decade career, Jada has sparred with the best of them. But for Spesh, his issues with Jada ultimately turned into a feud with anyone on Jada’s side: Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and even Jim Jones. And while each of them responded in various degrees, Spesh’s recent release put the game on notice.

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Where Does This Begin?

As much as Spesh has had praise for Jadakiss in the past, the issues between them seemingly begin with “Sunday School,” a song from Benny The Butcher that brought the two rappers together. Spesh not only feels like he had the better verse on the song but claimed that’s why Jadakiss hasn’t worked with him since. “I smoked the record and Kiss never did a song with me again,” Spesh said on BagFuel.

“You got a chance to come redeem yourself, ‘Kiss. C’mon. Come outside,” he said. “He been ducking me since. Y’all gon’ have to re-order your top 5, man, you heard?”

“The Aroma”

The comments lingered online. ‘Kiss vowed to do some Samurai Swording. “They asked for it. I tried to be a father, a businessman, but they wanna bring me outta my element,” he said. 

However, the most obvious response was barely an obvious response. The Joe & Jada podcast formed a tight relationship with Stove God Cooks, leading to their collaboration, “The Aroma.” The song itself fuses Stove God Cooks’ soulful melodies with Joe and Jadakiss’ New York City sensibilities but it was ‘Kiss verse that succinctly fired back at Spesh. “I’ve been obliterating rappers for years, is this about a verse or is this about a career,” he raps on the song. 

The song debuted on the podcast with DJ Khaled in attendance. The song, produced by Cool & Dre, quickly gained steam, and ‘Kiss response for Spesh wasn’t ignored by any means.

Spesh quickly clapped back during another episode of BagFuel where he called out Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and DJ Khaled for the record.

“Kiss, you spit the verse. You got f*cking Khaled and Fat Joe as your backup dancers. You wearing a book bag that another man gave you,” he said. “Fat Joe, he more happy about your verse than his. DJ Khaled jumping on the couch. He don’t know what’s going on. He just happy to be around n***as.”

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Enter Jim Jones…

A common pattern here is that most issues seem to stem from comments on podcasts. For Jim Jones, he offered his two cents on the matter. Although he didn’t hold back on giving Spesh his props, he basically suggested that he’s shooting above his class.

“Shout out to ‘Kiss but he needs to get in that booth a little bit more. 38 Spesh, he shouldn’t have–I respect what he did, he’s in the game, n***as gotta go… c’mon, bro. And 38 Spesh is nice,” he said. “Shout out to 38 but he might an FN with the switch and change his whole name to f*ck with Jada… I don’t think you got enough ammo in your arsenal and enough years playing with these guns to really be shooting at a marksman like that.”

Unfortunately, the conversation, as it usually goes with Jim, boiled down to aesthetic, which earned him a response from 38 Spesh who basically told him that he isn’t mentioned among the great lyricists to even participate in this conversation.

Eventually, Jim Jones fired back, claiming that he’d get one of his young boys to respond to Spesh. He also said that Spesh didn’t have enough money to mention him in the first place.

That’s when Spesh quickly reminded him of a time when he was opening up for him at a 1000 seat venue. Around that time, Fat Joe tried to state that he wasn’t even aware of who 38 Spesh was.

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Fat Joe’s Militia, Jadakiss Warning & Summer Jam 

During another episode of the Joe & Jada podcast, Joe revealed that he has, in fact, met 38 Spesh when Fred the Godson introduced them. However, he made it clear that he didn’t appreciate the tone in which Spesh carried himself when talking about this bubbling feud. “Don’t believe you can disrespect Fat Joe and not run into the militia, the landmines,” Joe said, something that Jadakiss later echoed on Instagram posts in the days that followed.

With that said, Spesh made it abundantly clear that he wasn’t backing down. At Summer Jam, he debuted some new bars that went at Joe, Stove God Cooks, Jadakiss, and Jim Jones. Then backstage, he poked fun at this supposed militia remark, especially as after performing in their turf.

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“Fool’s Mate” & The Rap Battle Proposal

Ultimately, it all led to the release of “Fool’s Mate.” With production from AraabMuzik and a video using AI, 38 Spesh unleashed on Jadakiss and Fat Joe while primarily targeting Jim Jones with a few lowblows: he talks the foreclosure, Jimmy’s gang ties, and goes as far as bringing in Chrissy Lampkin into it and her connection to Alpo. Spesh clarified that he only had a few bars from Jadakiss because that’s how many Jada sent in his direction. 

“Capo disrespected me. Kiss ain’t disrespect,” he said. “Jimmy had to get the f*ck out of here.” 

Elsewhere, 38 Spesh offered to bring the feud to a battle rap arena where they go three verses each to determine who comes out on top. “If Jada wants to do something, we don’t have to go back-and-forth, right? I have a half a million dollars on me right now. We could do three verses on a stage… round for round, three verses,” he said. “If you don’t have the cash, have Fat Joe put it up.”

Spesh basically said he doesn’t want this to be a situation where they throw shots at each other on other people’s records. And he offered to have three OGs, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, and Rakim, as the judges.

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The ruling itself was expected after prosecutors laid out their evidence. However, one of the most significant developments involved the “special circumstances” attached to the murder charge. Under California law, those allegations can make a defendant eligible for the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.

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A Judge Makes A Ruling

Judge Charlaine Olmedo determined prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to allow the special circumstance allegations to move forward. Those include claims that the killing was carried out for financial gain, involved lying in wait, and was committed to eliminate a witness. Prosecutors reportedly claim Burke had a financial motive because Hernandez allegedly threatened to expose their relationship, which they claim could have damaged his rapidly growing music career. During Monday’s hearing, jurors heard text messages Hernandez allegedly sent on April 22, 2025, warning she would “end” Burke’s career following an argument involving another girl.

According to prosecutors, Burke arranged for an Uber to bring Hernandez to his Hollywood home the following day, where they allege she was fatally stabbed. Moreover, the financial gain allegation is notable because prosecutors are not claiming Burke stood to receive money directly from Hernandez’s death. Instead, they argue the alleged motive was protecting the earning potential of his career by preventing damaging information from becoming public.

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The defense painted a much different picture during the hearing. Burke’s attorneys contended prosecutors failed to establish probable cause. They pointed to evidence they say raises questions about the timeline and forensic findings. They also noted investigators acknowledged Hernandez had lied about her age to Burke, claiming she was older than 14.

Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski also alleged that Hernandez’s parents were aware of the relationship and had previously signed paperwork allowing their daughter to travel overseas with Burke. Further, questions surrounding physical evidence also surfaced during testimony. Prosecutors alleged Burke purchased body bags, shovels, inflatable pools, and chainsaws after Hernandez’s death. It was claimed those items were used to dispose of her body. However, a Los Angeles Police Department criminalist testified that chainsaws recovered from Burke’s garage tested negative for blood, while another saw that investigators believe was purchased has not been recovered.

Meanwhile, despite the special circumstance findings, prosecutors have not yet decided whether they will seek the death penalty. Hochman said that determination will be made at a later stage in the proceedings. Burke has pleaded not guilty to every charge. He is scheduled to return to court on August 31 for arraignment, with trial expected to begin within 90 days of that hearing.

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“If they really done their job, he would not have been charged,” Sanft said, criticizing both prosecutors and investigators involved in the decades-old case. Davis, 63, was arrested in September 2023 and charged in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting that claimed Shakur’s life in Las Vegas in 1996. Prosecutors have identified the former Compton gang figure as the alleged orchestrator of the killing. However, it’s a claim Davis now rejects despite years of public statements in which he appeared to place himself at the center of the case.

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Keefe’s Own Words Used Against Him

For years, Davis discussed the killing in interviews, his memoir Compton Street Legend, and conversations with law enforcement. His defense now argues those statements were fabricated. They claim they were simply exaggerated stories meant to generate publicity and financial opportunities rather than admissions of criminal conduct. Sanft contends his client was exercising his First Amendment rights, even if those remarks were, in his words, “not in good taste.”

Rumors recently circulated that prosecutors had offered Davis a plea agreement that would have significantly reduced his potential prison time. Sanft denied any such offer was made. He also made it clear he would advise his client against accepting anything short of a complete dismissal of the case.

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has previously indicated the state will seek life imprisonment if Davis is convicted rather than pursuing the death penalty. As the trial approaches, jury selection is expected to present its own challenges. The investigation has remained one of Hip Hop’s most scrutinized criminal cases for nearly three decades. The rumors have been fueled by documentaries, books, podcasts, and extensive media coverage.

“In picking a jury, the number one promise that we expect from our jurors is that they will be fair and impartial to both the state, as well as Duane, and that they will reserve their judgment until the close of the evidence on the case is then given to them,” said Sanft. “I have an ethical duty to never try my case in the media prior to the jury being picked and sequestered.”

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Davis’ past comments have also fueled years of speculation involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. Davis alleged Combs offered him $1 million to kill Shakur during the height of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry. Those allegations have long been denied by Combs, and Sanft did not revisit their credibility while discussing the upcoming trial. Meanwhile, jury selection is scheduled to begin on August 10. Davis is expected to remain off the witness stand. Instead, his defense plans to challenge the prosecution’s evidence directly. They’ll claim investigators relied too heavily on statements they now contend were never true in the first place.

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The proposed amendment centers on Buzbee and attorney David Fortney’s handling of the now-dismissed civil lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault. According to the filing, the dispute began after U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres directed Buzbee to provide proof that he was admitted to practice before the Southern District of New York. Jay-Z’s attorneys allege Buzbee subsequently learned his application for admission had been denied.

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Discovery Could Become A Major Battleground

Carter’s legal team reportedly claims that, after receiving that news, Buzbee sent Fortney to meet with the woman identified in court records as Jane Doe, the plaintiff in the dismissed lawsuit. The amended complaint alleges Fortney falsely told Doe that Jay-Z had threatened her life and that continuing the case had become too dangerous. Jay-Z’s attorneys allegedly argue those statements were knowingly false and were made to persuade Doe to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit for reasons unrelated to the merits of her claims.

According to the filing, the alleged objective was to end the litigation before additional scrutiny could be placed on what Carter’s legal team describes as a fraudulently filed lawsuit in a court where Buzbee allegedly was not authorized to practice. Jay-Z’s attorneys further argue that the dismissal deprived him of the opportunity to fully clear his name through the litigation process while allegations of child sexual assault remained part of the public record. They also contend the lawsuit caused significant reputational, personal, and harm to his businesses.

Judge Dale E. Ho will now decide whether the amended complaint can move forward. If approved, Buzbee is expected to challenge the new claim and could seek its dismissal. Further, the ruling could also determine how quickly the parties move into discovery. According to the filing, proceedings in the Southern District of New York are not automatically paused while dismissal motions are pending. This means Jay-Z’s legal team could pursue emails, text messages, internal communications, and deposition testimony related to Buzbee’s admission status, the meeting with Jane Doe, and the decision to dismiss the underlying lawsuit.Those materials could also become relevant in the parties’ separate legal proceedings in California, where related litigation remains ongoing.

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