On Tuesday, Farrell returned to New Rory & Mal after a brief hiatus. It was here that he revealed he had suffered multiple strokes. It is a terrifying admission that shocked fans on social media. He subsequently went into surgery, and he is still receiving tests to make sure that he is out of the woods.

Word has made its way throughout the internet over the past 24 hours, and naturally, Joe Budden heard the news. On The Joe Budden Podcast this morning, the retired rapper gave his reaction to the news. As you will hear, Ice, Parks, and Flip were all fairly shaken up by the revelation.

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Joe Budden Wishes Rory Well

Budden said that he is sending well wishes Rory’s way. Over the past couple of years, Joe has actually gotten back on good terms with Farrell and has even teased a potential reunion. That said, it should come as no surprise that Budden only had positive things to say in this instance.

This subsequently led to a broader conversation about health, wellness, and making sure that you are up to date on your check-ups. Ice, in particular, was quick to point out that he is always keeping his health in check.

As Farrell noted on New Rory & Mal, men oftentimes refuse to go to the hospital out of pride. Needless to say, his story should be a warning about why going to the hospital is non-negotiable.

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Charlamagne Tha God shared his predictions and hopes for the upcoming concerts, which serve as celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. For The Blueprint, Charlamagne feels as though he could come through with an updated version of his diss song “Takeover,” where he modernizes the lyrics.

“He’s not going to be going at Mobb Deep or Nas,” he said. “God bless the dead, rest in peace, Prodigy. Like so, there’s a way he could flip that… he’s either going to skip it or he could do an updated 2026 version of ‘Takeover.’”

In addition to “Takeover,” Charlamagne Tha God suggested that an update to “Heart Of The City (Ain’t No Love)” would be warranted. The radio host explained that the recent issues that Hov had to address over the past few years make this record particularly potent as he performs in New York City for the first time since 2019. “Even if he don’t change any words to [“Heart Of The City”], just seeing him perform that right now… whoooo,” he said, adding that he thinks the young kids who aren’t aware of Hov’s catalog will think he’s addressing the drama surrounding his name currently. 

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Jay-Z Announces London Show

Most recently, Jay-Z announced that he will be taking his anniversary celebrations to London. The rapper shared that he will be performing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 4th. It’s unclear how many other concerts he’ll have planned before the year ends, but we’re certainly anticipating him to deliver stellar performances this weekend. 

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Throughout the magazine, you will find interviews with JAŸ-Z, Lauryn Hill, RZA, Glorilla, J.I.D, Yachty, Cash Cobain, and a plethora of other big-name artists. This is a project that will honor the history and culture of hip-hop.

“Like all essential creative by and for a culture, this collector’s edition arrives when most needed by its audience,” Thompson explained. “Hip-Hop journalism has somehow expanded, diversified, atrophied and become amorphous all at once. So my aim was to deploy storytelling and the humanization of starpower to educate the world on how Godly the craftsmen and innovation behind Hip-Hop commerce were, are and will forever be. No wifi needed.”

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J. Cole Readies His New Magazine

“The Fall-Off is a 144-page editorial publication exploring hip-hop as a living culture, one shaped by the artists, ideas, and moments that continue to redefine it,” Cole’s website reads. “Through original essays, conversations, photography, illustration, and archival imagery, the magazine creates a dialogue between generations, honoring the foundation while embracing what comes next.”

Those who are interested in hip-hop journalism should absolutely invest in a copy. It’s difficult to find physical publications these days. While this is a one-time limited run, this is still a huge endeavor that should absolutely be supported. Cole is showcasing, once again, that his love for the culture runs deep.

If you want to purchase the magazine, you can do so over at Cole’s website for $40 USD.

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The two have had an on-again, off-again relationship. While the two are separated now, they are still co-parenting their children together. Thompson’s exploits have been shown off on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which has put him through an extra layer of scrutiny.

Recently, Klay Thompson found himself in a similar position with Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper called him out for cheating and said he would take his career frustrations out on her.

During an episode of Club Shay Shay, Tristan Thompson revealed what he would do if he were in Klay’s shoes right now.

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Tristan Thompson Tells Klay To Keep Quiet

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Thompson’s advice was very simple: don’t say anything. For the former Cleveland Cavaliers star, it is important not to “feed the beast.” He believes that as a man, you shouldn’t be rushing to speak to the media in an effort to defend yourself. Instead, just take it one day at a time and let everything work itself out.

For the most part, Klay has been enacting this philosophy. He hasn’t said anything about his breakup, at least not publicly. While some reports have come out stating why Thompson didn’t like Meg, the NBA star has not said anything out of his own mouth.

With NBA training camp approaching in a couple of months, we imagine Klay will continue to employ this strategy.

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The three shows celebrate the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. Initially announced as back-to-back headlining shows on July 10th and 11th, the demand was so high that they added a third show on July 12th.

Tickets were quickly nabbed and placed on the resale market for exorbitant prices. Fortunately, it appears that ticket prices for JAŸ-Z’s three-night run, from July 10th to 12th, celebrating the anniversaries of The Blueprint and Reasonable Doubt, have dropped significantly as the concerts approach. The New York Post reported that the lowest prices started at about $310 for the third night, dubbed “Extra Inning,” which has now dropped to $199. The lowest offer that they highlight is tickets for July 10th, which celebrates Reasonable Doubt. They began at $353 and are now down to $183.

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JAŸ-Z Announces New Shows

Outside of Philadelphia and New York City, JAŸ-Z only has one other show in America planned for this year in Los Angeles. The rapper will also perform in France and recently announced that he will be performing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Considering the Pop-Outs he hosted across New York ahead of these upcoming shows, we’re sure that other similar events will take place in the other cities he will be performing in. 

The main question remains whether Jay has a new album coming out later this year. So far, a few rumors have surfaced, but nothing has been confirmed. We will keep you all posted on any upcoming news related to JAŸ-Z.

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Following these posts, Che went on his own Instagram story, claiming that his chain was very much still intact. He also revealed that his face was untouched in the melee. Lastly, he took to Twitter saying “Free Palestine,” as just a few nights prior, Nine Vicious held up an Israeli flag on stage.

Nine Vicious wasn’t particularly interested in letting Che have the last word on this topic. During a recent concert, the former YSL artist held up a Palestine flag and chanted “Free Palestine” with the crowd.

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Nine Vicious And Che Beef Continues

Nine Vicious also had a message for Che, saying, “Tell that n**** to shut the f*ck up talking then.” Because of Nine Vicious’ Israeli flag stunt from a few days ago, fans were mostly on Che’s side in the midst of this beef. Some believe this latest tactic from the artist is too little too late.

In fact, some are upset that Palestine is being used as a vector for rap beef. The situation in Gaza is a serious one, and it is being used for political points on the internet. It’s unfortunate to see, although not surprising in today’s social media landscape.

Whether or not these two can put their differences aside, remains to be seen.

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Most recently, the two of them debuted a new song titled “Aroma” alongside Stove God Cooks on the hook (who delivers a mean interpolation of Erykah Badu’s “On & On”), where Jadakiss seemingly addresses 38 Spesh. “I’ve been obliterating n***as for years/ Is this about a verse or is this about a career?/ Ask around, they tell you I’m the career repo,” Kiss raps on the song.

Fans quickly started to point out how this could be Jada’s way of firing back at 38 Spesh. Earlier this year, 38 Spesh revealed that he hasn’t been able to lock in a collaboration with Jadakiss since they worked together on “Sunday School” alongside Benny The Butcher. 

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What Did 38 Spesh Say About Jadakiss?

“Some people don’t wanna be outshined on the record. Like to be honest with you, I did a record with Benny and ‘Kiss, and I happened to have the best verse on the record. I smoked the record, and ‘Kiss never did a song with me again. And I don’t think he’ll ever do a song with me again,” he said. “You got a chance to come redeem yourself, ‘Kiss. Come on, come outside, n***a. He been duckin’ me since. Y’all gonna have to reorder your top fives.”

Evidently, Jadakiss didn’t take kindly to the callout. Shortly after that clip went viral, another clip surfaced where the Kiss Tha Game Goodbye rapper explained that he was heading back into the booth. “I’m ’bout to go in the lab, I’m ’bout to do some samurai swording,” he said. “You know what I mean? They asked for it. I tried to be a father, a businessman, but they wanna bring me outta my element.”

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Release Date: July 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for D.a.S.H.

1. Who’z Fire
2. Body Any Record ft. Flesh-n-Bone & Stew Deez
3. Whatever ft. Kurupt & Flesh-n-Bone
4. Thankful
5. One More Ride
6. Building Pyramids
7. Marchin Like Martians
8. Don’t Give Up
9. Blame
10. Da Coolest
11. Rain Down
12. Smile
13. Running It Big
14. Burna Flow
15. D.a.S.H.

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According to All Hip Hop, Durk’s team initially asked to separate the recently filed gang murder charge from the original murder-for-hire tied to Lul Pub’s death. The argument surrounded how the new charges could force a trial delay and infringe on Durk’s right to a speedy trial. He’s already spent more than 21 months behind bars since his arrest. 

However, the government opened its filing with a reminder of how Durk was booking flights when his co-defendants were arrested in Chicago and ultimately, arrested by the tarmac of a private jet. Moreover, they argue that each count that he’s charged with shares similar evidence. If they were to split the trials, then it would require witnesses to testify twice. There have already been issues regarding witness tampering, specifically with reports of threats towards witnesses and their families. Plus, the issue of photos from inside the courtroom making their way online. Ultimately, they argued that “requiring these witnesses to repeat their testimony in multiple trials strongly militates in favor of a joint trial.”

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Lil Durk’s Alleged Incriminating Texts

The report also says that prosecutors cited the murder of Stephon Mack in their response to Durk’s request, specifically in how it re-entered the trial. Two men pleaded guilty in separate federal cases to the charge while admitting that they tried to collect a bounty for Mack’s death from Durk. This includes a text message revealing how they waited for Durk to return to Chicago and a recorded confession from behind bars, both of which, prosecutors say, wouldn’t have entered the case had they not secured the convictions first. Additionally, there was allegedly a text from Durk where he asked everyone to “delete thread and start new one” over concerns surrounding the police investigation. 

Ultimately, prosecutors pin the long investigation on Durk, claiming that he tried to conceal evidence and even asked for the trial to be pushed back from 2024 to October 2025. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding the trial. 

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Since that so-called controversy, Ross has been looking to show people that he’s still got it like that. With his album Set In Stone dropping on July 17, Ross has made it clear that the label has already paid him for the record.

Now, Ross is defending the likes of Floyd Mayweather, who has also been through a money controversy of sorts. There are reports that the boxing legend is broke. That his hundreds of millions of dollars worth of career earnings have been squandered.

While talking to Instagram, Ross revealed that he doesn’t believe any of these reports are accurate. Instead, he is confident that Mayweather is still rich and will continue to be for the long haul.

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Rick Ross Gives His Take On Floyd Mayweather

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Ross’ reasoning is simple. Mayweather is still the face of boxing. As a result, there are still various ways for him to make money, and lots of it. Whether that be through fighting or through fight promotions.

Mayweather was supposed to fight Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao this year. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear as though either of those fights is actually going to happen. This has certainly contributed to some of the narratives surrounding the boxing legend.

Whether or not Ross is correct about Mayweather remains to be seen. Mayweather’s wealth always seems to be a hot topic of conversation, and this time around is no different.

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