“Guys, guess who I’m shooting with today. It’s finally happening,” The Plug said to the camera before the 6ix God walked into the frame. “We’ve been waiting for this one,” she added. “Me too,” he responded.

“Hall Pass cashed in,” Lena The Plug captioned her post. “This is my superbowl,” her ex Adam wrote in the comments section.

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Is Drake Dating Lena The Plug?

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For those unaware, this refers to Adam22’s “hall pass” for Drake concerning Lena The Plug, which she took to his “20v1” livestream event. She was one of the three finalists for the Toronto superstar’s heart, which caused its own social media uproar. This was before Lena and Adam had officially split, but given how they fended off fake divorce filings in the months before this, some fans are still suspecting a publicity stunt of some form.

In any case, it seems like the No Jumper host himself isn’t taking any of this seriously or negatively. Rather, it seems like he’s just happy for Lena getting these big moments.

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She also celebrated the “FOMO” appearance via various other IG posts this week. The adult film actress’ cameo in the short film saw her act as Drake’s next-door neighbor and asking to spend the day at his pool. It joined other guest appearances from folks like BenDaDonnn, Pinkchyu (the winner of the aforementioned “20v1”), Drizzy’s mother Sandi Graham, and many others.

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Whether or not this “shoot” actually happens or becomes available to the public doesn’t seem like the real development here. After all, everyone involved in this situation knows how to set a timeline on fire with nothing more than smoke. So this is probably just trolling and taunting concerning Lena The Plug and Drake, although we may never know for sure.

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For those unaware, the Brooklyn superstar and the Roc partnered with the league in 2019 to oversee live entertainment endeavors like the Super Bowl and collaborate on their social justice initiatives. While some folks praised the move, others like Kaepernick felt like Hov was used to sanitize the NFL’s image and should’ve refused to endorse the league after their treatment of the quarterback. The backlash against Jay over this continues, as proven by Jay-Z’s recent freestyle dismissing the Colin Kaepernick controversy.

Trevor Noah asked Kaepernick where their relationship stands today. He said there was previous admiration due to Jay’s support of Colin, but when he tried to thank him for wearing his jersey on SNL, he wouldn’t take a call or a meeting. Colin also said Roc Nation was trying to recruit him as a client, and that Jay-Z wanted Kaepernick to join him onstage for a performance of “The Story Of O.J.” Kaepernick refused, asking for a meeting instead.

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Colin Kaepernick On Jay-Z

“Where the real issue came about was… The NFL built up an organization called the Players Coalition to be able to end the protests… Explicitly giving them a payout,” he remarked. “They came to an agreement. The next week, they stopped protesting… Part of what came in advance of that deal… ‘We need a Black face to help us lead this.’ […] They tried that with the Players Coalition. It wasn’t successful. And Jay-Z was the 2.0 version of that, in my opinion.”

Also, Colin Kaepernick claimed the NFL offered him the position of that “Black face” for social justice initiatives despite their blackballing. He called Jay-Z “disingenuous” for an interview in which he said he hadn’t talked to him about the NFL deal. “The next day… I get a text, ‘Hey, can you get on a call?’ from Jay-Z,” Kaepernick claimed. “It’s been a few years at this point that I’ve been trying to have a conversation… I was like, ‘I completely disagree with what you’re doing. You’re selling the culture out to people who do not care about the culture.’ He was like, ‘Well, the ink is dry.'”

Colin said his “one ask” was for Jay to “keep his name out of it.” But then, he brought up Hov’s “We’re past kneeling” comments following their conversation. Then, Kaepernick claimed he and his team received direct calls about Roc Nation putting out hit pieces on Kaepernick and trying to plant negative stories about him.

“We had journalists call us and be like, ‘We got these calls from Roc Nation. Is this true?'” Colin Kaepernick claimed. He also claimed journalists pivoted to speculative stories about Jay potentially owning an NFL team after not running the alleged hit pieces. “We saw a definitive effort to try to disparage me in that process.”

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LeBron James gets brought up early. Edwards jokes that cold Minnesota weather is the real reason LeBron never considered playing there. He follows that with a joke aimed at Jaylen Brown too, tying it back to a bit about Philadelphia barbers.

Jalen Brunson isn’t spared either. Edwards even brings his father, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, into the joke, making clear nobody in that family is off limits. Fans quickly picked up on every name he mentioned.

The whole thing plays out more like a late-night bit than a typical sneaker ad. Edwards hosts it himself, joined by longtime friend Nick Maddox handling the music. The funnt part is there’s barely any shoe talk mixed in at all.

The AE 3 “Cold Blooded” releases today September 18th. Also an Adidas Superstar in the same colorway drops alongside it.

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Anthony Edwards’ New Adidas Ad

This isn’t exactly suprising news for Edwards and Adidas. His campaigns have leaned into his personality for a while now, usually letting him talk however he naturally would off the court. Edwards has become somewhat of a controversial star in the NBA, but Adidas is definitely leaning into his star power.

That approach fits Edwards better than a standard commercial ever could. His confidence and humor have become as much a selling point as the shoe itself. We have come to expect these bits alongside every AE release at this point. This kind of controversial hype will only continue to build in the future.

Pairing that personality with real matchups and real names gives the ads some extra bite. Calling out LeBron, Brunson, and Brown by name makes it feel less scripted than most athlete commercials.

For Adidas, leaning into Edwards’ voice this directly keeps the AE line feeling distinct from other signature campaigns around the league.

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Release Date: September 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Frank Play

1. POTATO
2. TRIDENT
3. LINE ON IT
4. I DO
5. DIE FOR YOU
6. ALL I KNOW
7. GOT EM HATIN’
8. GRIND 4 NOTHIN’
9. THE MOB
10. LIKE ME BEFORE

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This drop looks different from the last Howard-inspired Jordan 1. That 2024 release skipped any actual school branding, sticking to color cues alone. This one goes further, adding “Howard Bison” text and the Wings logo directly on the heel.

A navy leather upper covers most of the shoe, giving it a clean, sturdy base. The Swoosh comes in a textured red material with a white outline, adding some depth against the smooth navy panels. White detailing runs through the tongue and midsole, keeping the look balanced.

Also there is a navy rubber outsole finishes things off, matching the upper instead of breaking up the color scheme. Overall, it is a subtle choice that keeps the shoe from feeling too busy.

Given the branding upgrade, this pair should land as one of the more significant Howard releases yet. Longtime supporters of the partnership finally get a shoe that says it out loud.

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Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University”

Jordan Brand and Howard University signed their partnership back in 2022. It made Howard the first HBCU with Jordan Brand as its official athletic outfitter, in a deal set to run 20 years.

Since then, Howard athletes have worn exclusive Jordan Brand PEs across several models. The Air Jordan 4 and Air Jordan 6 have both gotten Howard-specific versions over the years. Most of those never made it past campus.

Retail releases tied to Howard have stayed rare by comparison. The 2024 Air Jordan 1 Low OG leaned on color alone, without any real school branding attached. This new pair changes that approach entirely.

Adding the Bison name and Wings logo signals Jordan Brand treating Howard less like inspiration and more like an actual collaborator. For Bison alumni and Jordan Brand collectors alike, this is shaping up to be the standout release of the ongoing relationship.

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Release Date: September 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, Underground Rap

Tracklist for c

1. ALL SPEAKERS GO TO HEAVEN
2. THE 9TH CIRCLE
3. SPEED DEMON
4. STONE IN FOCUS
5. MISS BEHAVIOR
6. B.Y.O.B.
7. OROCHIMARU
8. MARRIED TO MY JEWELER
9. C SECTION
10. CO POISON
11. SAFESPACE
12. ZYGOTE
13. SSJ2
14. ERASE YOUR SOCIAL
15. PEACE IN PANDEMONIUM

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Release Date: September 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: No Rest For The Wicked

Quotable Lyrics from The World Is Ours

Uh, one time for the real when they get real (Ayy)
Two times for the bitch ain’t gotta split bills (Ayy)
Three times for myself, I still get chills (Ayy)
Told her, “Drop the addy, I’m off addy, I can’t sit still”

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This subsequently led to fans watching the livestream by piecing together clips on social media. Furthermore, there were some shifty screen recorders out there who were able to capture the entire stream on their hard drives.

On Thursday, Drake took back control of his art as he officially released the one-hour “FOMO” film on his YouTube channel. Below, you will find the original stream, which went largely untouched. The one major change is the absence of Ella Langley. During the “Choosin Texas” segment, Langley is no longer present. You can watch the short film below.

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Drake Delivers “FOMO”

Throughout this livestream, Drake previewed lots of new music. For instance, we got to hear songs with Don Toliver and Yeat. There were plenty of other interesting tracks that were shown off throughout the film that will keep fans on their toes for the next few months.

The expectation is that a new album is on the horizon, especially with a tour coming in 2027. These new songs lend credence to such a theory, although at this time, Drake has yet to make anything official. For now, fans are simply optimistically speculating on what is to come. After the events of the past week, you really cannot blame them.

Let us know what you think of the “FOMO” short film in the comments section. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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The shoe pairs a black snakeskin-textured leather upper with purple accents throughout. Purple hits the interior lining, tongue, and outsole. Kobe’s signature Mamba sheath logo sits on the lateral heel and tongue tag, a detail fans have seen across several Kobe AF1 drops.

The heel tabs carry embroidered “8” and “24” numbering in purple. That detail nods to both numbers Kobe wore across his career. A white midsole rounds out the look, keeping the upper as the main focus and letting the purple pop without overwhelming the design.

This isn’t a standalone drop either. The AF1 releases alongside a matching Kobe AD Protro “Purple Stardust” and an Offcourt Slide in the same colorway. That Kobe AD Protro pair brings back a fan-favorite 2017 look, and we broke down that release in full here. All three are expected through Nike and select retailers.

Given the snakeskin texture and clean purple pop, this AF1 should move fast once it lands, especially among collectors already tracking the Protro release.

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Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black/Purple Stardust”

Nike has leaned heavily into Kobe-themed Air Force 1s in recent seasons. The silhouette has become a steady canvas for honoring his legacy outside the signature Protro line, and this colorway keeps that streak going.

Purple ties directly back to the Lakers, the team Kobe spent his entire career with. It’s a color combo that shows up often across his sneaker tributes for that reason, and it’s exactly why the original Kobe AD “Purple Stardust” became such a fan favorite back in 2017.

October is shaping up to be a loaded month for Nike overall. That’s also the date the Nike Mind 001 brings back three colorways in its latest restock, giving sneakerheads two very different Nike stories to track on the same morning.

At $120, the AF1 sits at an accessible price point for a Kobe release. That should help it move through retail before resale prices take over.

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Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: September 15, 2026
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

She get what she want don’t gotta say s**t
Hear it in your voice yo body shakin*
Love, sex, drugs, vibrations
My love don’t cost a (thang)

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