“Chat, when I see them take out the gun and point it towards Blue, I went and got the baby from the car seat and walked out in front of the gun,” she said on stream. She framed it as loyalty and family, saying she was “sticking with you like a family.” Also, she said she was “not going to sit and wait and watch that sh*t happen,” and calling the move “some f**king G sh*t.”

In a later clip shared she added: “That’s my only son. I love my son. I got out of the truck with him so they could see who they were pointing the gun at, an innocent family.”

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Claims She Grabbed Chrisean Jr. To Stand With Blueface

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The underlying incident was already messy. Police responded to a call about a man with a gun, livestream footage showed officers with weapons out while Blueface argued and was arrested for allegedly delaying or obstructing an investigation.

Online reaction to her later explanation has been harsh, with many accusing her of using toddler Chrisean Jr. as a “human shield.” Some viewers also argue the original parking-lot stream does not clearly show her stepping into the gun line while holding him.

Blueface has not backed the loyalty pitch. On his own stream, he said he would never pick up their son and walk into a standoff, calling anyone who puts a child in front of a “gunfight” a “dumb b*tch.” Jr.’s presence around their police-heavy streaming life is not new territory for the pair.

Earlier this month, police and first responders showed up at Blueface’s home after Rock moved back in with Jr., another moment that put the child’s welfare under a public microscope.

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The official music video arrived on October 19 and is credited to Rocky alongside directors Aisulton Seitov and Pietro Biz Biasia, with North of Now and Partizan producing. Those credits also list “AI Artist: Spike and Red” and “AI Artist: Ces.” The AI credits had fans arguing over how much of the clip was generated.

“He has such a clear and interesting creative vision, has good taste in collaborators and spends real effort on these,” one user wrote on Reddit. “It’s crazy how much a little bit of AI can ruin a video. All the obvious AI special effects were bad enough.”

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Social Media Notices AI Usage

The timing is messy for Rocky. Days before the video dropped, he told Complex he prefers to work “practically” with musicians and producers, while also saying fully prompted AI work is “their thing” and asking, “who am I to say what’s standard and what’s not?” Fans who hated the AI credit line are now using that interview as fuel. Others are arguing the visual still looks like a big production with practical and VFX work mixed in.

So far, this is accusation territory, not a settled copyright case. No named creator response or official statement from Rocky’s camp was verified for this write-up. What is clear is that “Shroom Clouds” is still part of the Don’t Be Dumb Disc 2 rollout, and the same video previously had fans reading an “30 OCT 2026” prop as a possible deluxe date. Until someone on Rocky’s side addresses criticism, the discourse is going to stay online and up for debate.

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Overall, the pair is soft and eye-catching. A pink upper has a marbled, granite-style finish that gives it a polished stone look.

The Swooshes use a slightly darker solid pink, so they stand out against the textured material. Silver KD branding sits on the tongue, and a pale pink outsole completes the look.

The shoe is part of a long-running series. Durant has released an “Aunt Pearl” colorway almost every year since the KD 4 in 2012.

The tribute honors his aunt, Pearl, who helped raise him and passed away from lung cancer in 2000. Pink is also the color of cancer awareness, so every pair carries a bigger message.

The KD 19 comes in men’s sizing under the style code IO8111-600. Look for it on Nike SNKRS and at select retailers on release day.

Each year, the “Aunt Pearl” pair is a highlight of the KD line, and the KD 19 version looks like a strong follow-up.

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Nike KD 19 “Aunt Pearl”

The “Aunt Pearl” series has changed a lot over the years. Past pairs have used angel wings, satin lining, floral prints, and plush materials.

Last year’s KD 18 “Aunt Pearl” had a floral pattern with pink laces. This year’s KD 19 goes in a quieter direction. Past pairs have also included nods to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Durant is one of the NBA’s biggest sneaker stars, and these tribute pairs have always been among his most loved. Fans look forward to them every fall.

A softer marbled design is also a nice change from the usual flowers and hearts. It shows how Nike can keep the series fresh while staying true to its meaning. Overall, the KD 19 “Aunt Pearl” looks like a fitting tribute to Pearl and a strong way to carry the tradition into another year.

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Recently, on Apple Music, Ebro and Nedeska had a conversation about Gucci Mane’s new album, Against All Odds. Ebro made it clear that he believes Gucci Mane is in the right no matter what. He believes people have completely lost the definition of snitching.

“I’m trying to understand as an executive who signed another person,” Ebro began. “We were doing business together. You wanted to relinquish said business deal, but you wanted to do that with guns. And I’m supposed to not call the police.”

Meanwhile, Ka’oir offered a response to Ebro by reposting the video and giving her side of the story. She says Gucci Mane did not allegedly call the police. Moreover, she touched on the allegations against Pooh Shiesty, and how they are in the wrong no matter what.

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Keyshia Ka’oir Defends Gucci Mane

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“They painted this CRAZY false narrative about my husband, and the whole world ran with it!” Ka’oir wrote. “Mind u MY HUSBAND WAS NOT THE ONE WHO CALLED THE POPO! Which it doesn’t even matter anyway! 9 ninjas pulled down on ONE man with G*NS! COWARD MOVE! Especially when he was called there for a MEETING to discuss the boy’s album! NO BEEF! NO PRIOR ISSUES! NOTHING! Just pure jealousy, greed, and ungratefulness! All because somebody promised him money to leave 1017! The betrayal, the stupidity, the ILLITERACY OF IT ALL and this the behavior yall praise !!!”

Needless to say, Ka’oir is tired of people speaking negatively about her husband. Her response speaks volumes as to how this entire situation makes her feel.

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Many were wondering what kind of guests he would bring out. Well, during the middle portion of the show, he brought out Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Hov infamously wrote “Still D.R.E.” so it only made sense that these two would be guest performers.

In the end, Snoop performed five songs, including the aforementioned “Still D.R.E.,” “Murder Was The Case,” “Nothin’ but a “G” Thang,” “California Love,” and “The Next Episode.”

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Jay-Z Brings Out Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre

As you can imagine, these two got a huge ovation from the crowd. When you’re out in Los Angeles, who better to bring out than Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg?

Below, you can find the full setlist and guest list:

1. The Watcher 2
2. Blow the Whistle (Too $hort)
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
4. Beach Is Better
5. FWM
6. N—a What, N—a Who (Originator 99)
7. Run This Town
8. Family Feud
9. U Don’t Know
10. On to the Next One
11. Clique
12. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
13. I Know
14. Never Change
15. Song Cry
16. Dead Presidents
17. Where I’m From
18. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
19. Lucifer
20. No Church in the Wild
21. D’Evils
22. Murder Was the Case (Snoop Dogg)
23. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
24. California Love (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
25. Nothin’ but a “G” Thang (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
26. Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
27. 99 Problems
28. Girls, Girls, Girls
29. Excuse Me Miss
30. La-La-La (Excuse Me Miss Again)
31. Change the Game
32. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
33. Money, Cash, Hoes
34. Jigga My N—a
35. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
36. Empire State of Mind
37. N—s in Paris / Big Pimpin’
38. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
39. Encore

Let us know what you thought of Night Two in the comments below.

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For instance, going into this weekend’s slate of shows at SoFi Stadium, there have been some strong opinions about Jay potentially performing at the Super Bowl. The Roc Nation haters were eager to find a reason to hate on his Los Angeles adventure, and that is exactly what they did.

With ticket prices reaching low prices, some took to the internet to claim that SoFi Stadium was empty and that the artist’s show was a flop. Of course, if you actually watched the videos, you would notice that there were plenty of fans in attendance.

On Saturday night, Jay-Z sought to dispel the narratives. In fact, he accused it all of being some sort of AI-driven phenomenon.

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Jay-Z Is Sick Of AI

“Y’all gotta be very aware what’s going on in the world, right? People will tell you that nobody was in here tonight, but you got eyes, you can see,” Hov said. “People will tell you that the music wasn’t great, but you got ears. […] Question everything in this world of AI.”

While it may not be AI, there is no doubt that Jay-Z is paying attention to what is happening out there, and he is not too pleased with what he has been seeing.

Below, you can find the setlist for Jay-Z’s Saturday show:

1. The Watcher 2
2. Blow the Whistle (Too $hort)
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
4. Beach Is Better
5. FWM
6. N—a What, N—a Who (Originator 99)
7. Run This Town
8. Family Feud
9. U Don’t Know
10. On to the Next One
11. Clique
12. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
13. I Know
14. Never Change
15. Song Cry
16. Dead Presidents
17. Where I’m From
18. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
19. Lucifer
20. No Church in the Wild
21. D’Evils
22. Murder Was the Case (Snoop Dogg)
23. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
24. California Love (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
25. Nothin’ but a “G” Thang (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
26. Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
27. 99 Problems
28. Girls, Girls, Girls
29. Excuse Me Miss
30. La-La-La (Excuse Me Miss Again)
31. Change the Game
32. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
33. Money, Cash, Hoes
34. Jigga My N—a
35. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
36. Empire State of Mind
37. N—s in Paris / Big Pimpin’
38. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
39. Encore

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Release Date: October 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Tripping His Cousin

Runway, was clear so I took it (live)
Two chains, I love how they jukin’
My young dog, I love how he’s juggin’
Blue Benz, the federals took it

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Release Date: October 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Eros 3.0 Fallout

Quotable Lyrics from Sin City

I want you to show me how you give it up
I want you to show me how you give it up
Last night you said I wasn’t good enough
Like you wasn’t just a G5, I ain’t enough

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On Saturday, fans were excited to see what he would perform and who he would bring out. In the early goings-on of the show, he brought out Too $hort. Subsequently, he brought out none other than Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, who performed some of their most iconic hits.

Of course, Hov performed many of his most revered classics. It was an incredible night, and it was further proof that perhaps a Jay-Z Super Bowl Halftime Show isn’t a bad idea, after all.

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Jay-Z SoFi Stadium Night Two Setlist

Below, you can find the full setlist and guest list

1. The Watcher 2
2. Blow the Whistle (Too $hort)
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
4. Beach Is Better
5. FWM
6. N—a What, N—a Who (Originator 99)
7. Run This Town
8. Family Feud
9. U Don’t Know
10. On to the Next One
11. Clique
12. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
13. I Know
14. Never Change
15. Song Cry
16. Dead Presidents
17. Where I’m From
18. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
19. Lucifer
20. No Church in the Wild
21. D’Evils
22. Murder Was the Case (Snoop Dogg)
23. The Next Episode (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
24. California Love (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
25. Nothin’ but a “G” Thang (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
26. Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
27. 99 Problems
28. Girls, Girls, Girls
29. Excuse Me Miss
30. La-La-La (Excuse Me Miss Again)
31. Change the Game
32. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
33. Money, Cash, Hoes
34. Jigga My N—a
35. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
36. Empire State of Mind
37. N—s in Paris / Big Pimpin’
38. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
39. Encore

Let us know what you think of this setlist and guest list in the comments below. Is this a show you would have gone to?

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The design swaps the usual rounded toe for a flat front with sharp corners. It stretches the toe box out a little, and the result looks closer to a dress shoe or cowboy boot.

From the back, the shoes look almost normal. The all-white and all-black finishes carry over, so the square toe is the main thing that stands out.

The white pair uses a clean white upper from heel to toe. The black pair keeps the same black leather look, with the same flat front.

Both pairs are listed at $130 and use the style codes JF7766-100 for white and JF7766-001 for black. Look for them on Nike.com and at select retailers.

The square toe first appeared at Nike’s men’s presentation at Paris Fashion Week in June, and reactions were mixed. These first two colors are the simplest versions of that idea.

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Nike Air Force 1 Low Square Toe

Paris also showed a much louder side of the Square Toe. Nike previewed plaid pairs, suede versions, and Western-inspired designs with silver and turquoise hardware.

Those pairs are expected later, around spring 2027. That makes the black and white shoes the easiest way for Nike to test the new shape.

Nike also previewed a square-toe Air Max 90 in volt green, so this may be more than a one-off. It looks like a bigger direction for the brand.

The timing makes sense. The Air Force 1 has been around since 1982, and it has cooled down a bit from its peak popularity. A new shape gives fans something to talk about again.

The square toe will not be for everyone. Overall, Nike is taking a big swing with a shoe people know by heart. If these sell well, expect more square-toe pairs. If not, they will still be remembered as one of the strangest Air Force 1 experiments.

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