However, fans were met with a bit of a surprise on Tuesday when The Breakfast Club posted a full-length interview. This was their first since the Netflix deal, and it was a welcome surprise.

That said, there are now debates about why The Breakfast Club chose this interview, in particular. Charlamagne Tha God and Loren LoRosa spoke to Glasses Malone, Malcolm Spellman, Jason Martin, and Peyton Alex Smith about the new series, The Drop.

They also had a conversation about preserving hip-hop and not allowing it to fall into the wrong hands. In fact, there was even a spirited conversation about DJ Akademiks, with Glasses Malone explaining why he is more qualified to speak on rap.

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The Breakfast Club Back On YouTube

Given Charlamagne Tha God’s recent run-in with Akademiks a few months ago, some are finding the timing of all this fairly strange. However, it should be noted that Charlamagne was quick to defend Akademiks throughout the interview.

Going forward, it will be interesting to see whether or not this signals a real change for the program. Will they continue to post full-length interviews on YouTube, or is this just a one-time deal? If it is, then those conspiracy theories will only loom larger.

As for the fans, listeners in The Breakfast Club’s comments seem enthusiastic about this change. They have been clamoring for long-form to return to the YouTube page, and this is an opportunity to give the fans what they want.

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It is called “Made For Locals.” The name is a tribute to the neighborhood spots people love, like the corner deli, the coffee shop, or the sneaker store down the street.

Overall, the design stays close to what we saw in earlier previews. Deep blue leather covers the upper, and a shiny patent leather mudguard sits on the bottom. A thin line of pink piping runs around the shoe.The mix of matte and glossy leather gives the blue a slightly different look from every angle. APB branding is stitched on the heels, and a translucent outsole sits underneath.

You can enter raffles right now. EQL raffles are open at APB, A Ma Maniere, JAIDE, and Social Status. All four are part of The Whitaker Group.

APB is also giving away one pair through Instagram. Fans need to follow the account, tag two friends, and repost the giveaway to their Stories. The winner will be announced on October 20th. Sizing is for adults, and the style code is IU8266-400. Also pairs will be sold online and in stores.

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APB x Air Jordan 11 Low “Made For Locals”

This pair has been a long time coming. It was first expected in September before the date moved around. The release also marks APB’s first official Jordan Brand collab. The Charlotte-based shop is part of The Whitaker Group, which also runs A Ma Maniere, JAIDE, and Social Status.

The campaign for the shoe puts local skaters front and center. Photos and video show the crew picking up pairs and skating in them. It fits APB’s skate-focused roots.

The Air Jordan 11 Low is not an obvious skate shoe. However, the patent leather and clean shape make it a good canvas for a boutique collab. More pairs may be on the way. APB’s fall campaign also teased a pink version and a darker version of the Air Jordan 11 Low. Nothing has been announced yet.

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According to TMZ, Diamond Brown is now alleging that Chris Brown isn’t interested in spending time with their daughter. Her latest court filing details how she has custody of Lovely for 90% of the time, alleging that Brown has failed to see their daughter over the past six to seven months. She did, however, acknowledge that his work is demanding and forces him to be out of town often.

Her filing also acknowledges that Chris Brown has tried to make an effort to spend time with his daughter. She said that he asked to bring Lovely on tour with him on alternating weekends. Still, Diamond didn’t feel like it was an appropriate setting to have her daughter, especially since she claimed Breezy himself would be busy with work while a nanny would look after Lovely. Even so, Diamond claims that she tries to encourage the father-and-daughter relationship but accuses Chris of being “often uninterested.”

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Diamond Claims Chris Brown Hasn’t Seen His Daughter In Over Six Months

Focusing on the financial aspect, Diamond expressed issues with his spending habits relating to the other mothers of his children and even a fan. She pointed to a situation where Breezy gifted a fan and her family a new car, plus $10,000 in cash, while the other children’s mother received luxury goods.

Meanwhile, Diamond claims that she’s going into debt because the $7,000 he pays her in child support doesn’t cover all of her expenses, and she wants the court to bump that up to $30,000 a month at minimum. 

We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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Sources close to the prison alleged that Diddy actually got into a fight with Dudus, a Jamaican drug lord who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence. According to the sources, the fight started because of the recent NBC News report about the mogul’s prison lifestyle.

It’s been alleged that two raids have transpired since the report, and numerous pieces of contraband have been confiscated from the inmates. As for Dudus, it was alleged that he had a phone taken away along with other privileges.

Dudus was allegedly upset with Diddy about all of this, and that is what led to the alleged altercation.

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TMZ Claims Diddy Fought Drug Lord Named “Dudus”

TMZ also reports that Diddy’s head injury from the fight was severe enough for the hospital visit. However, he was eventually placed in solitary confinement upon his return. TMZ also says that Diddy was already in solitary, but got into the fight during his daily break, during which he is able to mingle with other prisoners.

Dudus was also sent to solitary confinement, where both men will be spending the next two weeks. If these allegations are true, then it proves that Diddy’s privileges in prison have proven to be controversial.

Furthermore, it goes to show that the NBC News report had widespread ramifications for other inmates.

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Following the trial, Steel was a guest on T.I.’s expediTIously podcast. During Part 1, Steel spoke about his origins in law. He also touched on the injustices of the legal system and how rap lyrics should be considered protected free speech.

In Part 2, which dropped on Tuesday, Steel told the story of joining Durk’s legal team. At the time, he was busy and was going to pass due to various other obligations. However, after a phone call with Young Thug, he reconsidered, and eventually joined the team.

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Brian Steel Talks Joining Lil Durk’s Legal Team

“Then Jeffery called me and said, ‘I love Durk. Durk is my brother,” Steel explained. “‘I understand they’ve been calling you. Can you just make a meeting with them and work it out.’ I was already eager to do it. It was just my schedule.”

In the end, Steel’s inclusion on Lil Durk’s legal team was a resounding success. Drew Findling got the ball rolling, and he and Steel were able to pack a punch in the courtroom.

Overall, Lil Durk’s victory in the murder-for-hire case was seen as an upset by the general public. Prior to the trial, there was sentiment that Durk would be convicted. However, a jury of his peers concluded that there was too much reasonable doubt to hit him with a guilty verdict.

Now, Durk is set to go back on trial next Summer. If he beats the case, he will be free.

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Over the past few years, his sound has been simplified for the mainstream. However, he still makes bangers, and thanks to some big collaborations, he is slowly becoming a culture icon. That trend is sure to continue thanks to his latest collab with Fortnite.

On Thursday, October 15, some new Yeat skins are going to be added to the game’s shop. These skins showcase Yeat in some of his most worn outfits from the last few years. Furthermore, the collaboration is also going to come with Jam tracks.

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Those songs are “Get Busy,” “If We Being Real,” and “Money So Big.” These are some of Yeat’s biggest hits, so it should come as no surprise that these are the songs Fortnite wants to highlight.

Fortnite has done a plethora of collaborations with hip-hop artists. For instance, we have seen Travis Scott collabs, Lil Uzi Vert skins, and even some activations with the likes of Ice Spice. It just goes to show that Epic Games is tapped in.

Fortnite has been around for a decade, and they still find ways to keep the game fresh. These collaborations keep people coming back, even when it feels like the game might finally be getting old and stale.

The Family Guy and Simpsons collaborations were massive success stories for Fortnite. Only time will tell whether or not Yeat works out in the same way.

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With the release of the FOMO visual project, Habibti recently got a bit of renewed interest that helped it return to its peak position at #2 on the Billboard 200. What’s more impressive is that it also helped him claim the record for the most #1 albums on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, per Kurrco. Habibti (FOMO) marks his 18th #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. 

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Drake’s Latest Chart-Topper

The new deluxe version of Habibti includes four new songs: “Quebec,” “Classic Pt. 2,” “Cold Shoulder” ft. Don Toliver and Yebba, and “Solar Eclipse” ft. Don Toliver. “Solar Eclipse,” specifically, has been a fan favorite, thanks to its interpolation of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.” The song also debuted at #5 on the Hot 100, giving Don Toliver his highest entry on the chart to date. Clearly, the Drake stimulus package continues to hold weight, even for an artist like Don Toliver, who has had a stronghold on 2026 with OCTANE. 

Despite this, don’t expect to see Drake anywhere near the Grammys next year. The rapper reportedly won’t submit any of his 2026 recordings for Grammy consideration, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. However, in Canada, he’s still receiving major honors. This week, he received SOCAN’s Songwriter Of The Year award in the performer category. This marked his fifth consecutive year being recognized in this category.

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According to TMZ, Kash had allegedly gotten into a fight with another woman. Kash’s sister, Verkina Dunbar, came to her defense and tried to hit the other woman with her gun. However, the gun went off and struck Kash. Despite medical intervention, Kash was eventually pronounced dead. She was just 29 years old.

As a result of Kash’s passing, Dunbar has been hit with an involuntary manslaughter charge, which was filed by the Alameda County District Attorney. This is an update that adds to the tragic nature of the story.

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Kash’s Sister Arrested And Charged

For those who may not be aware, Kash was a reality TV star who had appeared on programs like Real West Coast Baddies, Room H8z, and Young & Reckless. In the aftermath of her passing, fans have taken to social media to offer tributes.

Just hours prior to her passing, Kash had been posting to her Instagram story and appeared to be enjoying her night out. It’s yet another reminder of how fragile life can be sometimes.

This is a developing story, and we will be sure to provide updates as they become available.

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After being released from jail, Ross went viral with his comments about being innocent and wanting a plate of rigatoni with heavy marinara. Some felt as though he was trivializing the situation, especially given the severity of the allegations. However, Ross doesn’t seem to care.

In fact, over the weekend, Ross found himself at a Miami club with a new mystery woman. According to outlets like The Jasmine Brand and AllHipHop, Ross was seen holding hands with the woman and kissing her as well.

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Rick Ross Goes To The Club

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On The Jasmine Brand’s Instagram page, fans remarked how the woman bears a resemblance to both Kendrick and Tia Kemp. “He definitely has a type and it all started with Tia,” one commenter wrote. “Is it me or does everyone kinda remind you of Tia in some way,” said another.

At this time, the woman’s identity is unknown. Although we suspect both parties are looking to keep things low-key for the time being. It is unclear whether or not the two are in a new relationship, or if this is simply a blossoming friendship.

As for his domestic violence case, Ross has opted to not attend pre-trial hearings. Moreover, he continues to proclaim his innocence. He stands accused of slapping, choking, and slamming his ex into a wall. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story.

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“I think it’s a part of hip-hop culture to compete,” Fif said, explaining how the narratives surrounding both Drake and Kendrick Lamar are largely kept alive by their respective fanbases. 

“The mistake is when you opt out of the competition. I think J. Cole paid the most. He’s one of the coolest people to grace hip-hop culture, and he’s been able to do things that show you his confidence is not connected to the little things.”

He added, “There’s no jewelry. J. Cole would ride a bike to the studio. So there’s nothing to rob from him.”

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50 Cent Discusses J. Cole’s Diss Track

Cole certainly faced a lot of backlash for his decision to withdraw from the beef. As things began heating up between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole released “7 Minute Drill” on Might Delete Later, and then rescinded the diss track when he apologized to Kendrick at Dreamville Festival just days later. Although it’s unclear where he stands with Kendrick Lamar these days, Drake has suggested that they aren’t on good terms anymore. 

In an interview with Apple Music, he said he told his wife about his decision to apologize before his set.

“I told my wife. She’s the only one I told; I ain’t tell nobody else. I’m like, ‘Yo, this what I’m about to go do.’ She starts crying because she knows [how] I feel about him,” Cole said. “And she saw how it was weighing on me the two, three days before that.”

Check out the clip above with 50 Cent discussing the feud around the one-hour-fifteen-minute mark.

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