Overall, these streams were a massive success. Thousands of enthusiastic young streamers turned up for the auditions, and it seems like this year’s edition of Stream University will be even bigger than the last.

On Monday night, Cenat made his official return to desktop streaming. He was finally back in his room, in front of his computer. It was here that he was able to address his fans and discuss his upcoming project. It was also an opportunity to discuss some of the drama that took place while he was away.

For instance, when Kai stopped streaming, he was in the midst of a breakup with Gigi Alayah. At the time, rumors started floating around that Alayah cheated with NBA YoungBoy. Cenat never addressed these allegations, and fans kept floating theories. Well, on Monday, Cenat put an end to the speculation, revealing that Alayah never stepped outside of their relationship.

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Kai Cenat Apologizes To Gigi Alayah

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Additionally, Cenat issued a heartfelt apology to Gigi Alayah. He revealed that she was upset with his lack of commentary on the matter. Fans continued to speculate, and they directed hate her way. Cenat is deeply sorry for the pain this caused and has decided to speak out to make things right.

Artists like Lil Tjay have taken advantage of this situation in recent months. For instance, the artist posted alleged screenshots of his messages with Gigi Alayah, all in a bid to make Cenat upset.

Now that Cenat has cleared the air, his biggest haters can put this chapter to rest.

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That said, the alleged stalking supposedly began after Charlamagne revealed Akademiks TV’s real-life identity. Akademiks TV subsequently began attacking Charlamagne’s character. Ak refused to intervene, claiming that the alleged stalking was a hard boundary and that Akademiks TV can handle it however he pleases.

Since the initiation of this feud, Akademiks has continuously tried to expose Charlamagne Tha God’s associations with Jay-Z and Roc Nation. This has led to a hip-hop media beef that has been difficult to make sense of. After all, Charlamagne was Ak’s mentor when he first got popular in the mid 2010s.

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DJ Akademiks & Charlamagne Tha God To Clear The Air

During his live stream last night, Akademiks revealed that he doesn’t have real beef with Charlamagne. Instead, the two are on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum, and the whole thing has hurt his heart a bit.

To rectify this, the two are set to have a sit-down conversation. Akademiks would like it to be filmed, and he proposed that he and Charlamagne release their conversation independently. Furthermore, he wants the talk to happen at a neutral site. He is not interested in a piece of content for Flagrant or Brilliant Idiots.

Charlamagne Tha God has agreed to the conversation, and it is going to take place sometime this week. Whether or not it will be a productive conversation, still remains to be seen.

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During his time working with Stake, he has gotten on Kick to deliver some dedicated gambling streams. These streams subsequently led to the “Anita Max Win” meme, which took the internet by storm for a few weeks a couple of years ago. On Stake, a “Max Win” is when you hit the big jackpot. Of course, doing so is rare, and Drake has been chasing that high for years.

On Monday, he finally broke through and got the Max Win. He celebrated the moment on social media, revealing that he won $30 million in the process. The celebrations included Drake jumping for joy as if he were a little kid getting a PS5 on Christmas.

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Drake Gets His Max Win

It’s important to note that just because Drake won, it doesn’t mean you will too. These kinds of jackpots are extraordinarily rare. Not to mention, thanks to his Stake deal, it is suspected that much of the money he is gambling with isn’t even his own. Instead, it belongs to Stake, who then gives Drake back what he lost. This is the same story with influencers like xQc.

Ultimately, gambling is a very dangerous habit to develop. It can lead to job loss, bankruptcy, and the deterioration of various relationships. Never let online influencers influence you into getting involved in such a destructive hobby.

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The latest person to jump into the conversation is Funk Flex. During his latest show on Hot97, Flex revealed that he received some feedback from Hov’s team after criticizing the MC’s take on Colin Kaepernick. At the time, Kaepernick had made a huge impact on culture by kneeling for the National Anthem. However, when Jay-Z got employed by the NFL, he famously said, “We’re past kneeling.”

Funk Flex didn’t like this, and he let those feelings be known. Despite praising the vast majority of Jay-Z’s moves, the radio host allegedly still got a call from Roc Nation. The Hot97 host remembers the moment vividly, and he used it as a vector to criticize Charlamagne Tha God.

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Funk Flex Says His Peace

As Funk Flex explains, Charlamagne Tha God is extremely accomplished in the media world. However, as someone from South Carolina, he was looking for validation in New York and latched onto Jay-Z as a result. Flex went so far as to call Charlamagne a “d*ck rider,” who will defend Hov, regardless of the situation at hand.

“If you say something bad about [Jaÿ-Z] he gets upset & his TEAM gets UPSET… You and your team made personal calls to on air personalities to spin it,” Flex said. […] “After Akademiks EXPOSED you, we learned that this was a prior partnership… You rode Hov’s **** every chance you got cause you were looking for validation from a NY Cat.”

Funk Flex clearly has a bone to pick with Charlamagne. At the end of the day, Power 105.1 and Hot97 have been competitors for years. So it only makes sense that one would have some criticism for the other. Now we await to see if Charlamagne will respond.

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Release Date: July 6, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Album: CLEARYEAR

Quotable Lyrics from Demnz

See what I’m sayin’? Yeah, we in the south of Spain, yeah, yeah
Damn, we just came here, both of my side and my main here, yeah
Said that we changed, yeah, g-got Ricks, course I changed, yeah, yeah
Money and fame, yeah, h-how could a boy not change? Yeah, yeah

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Release Date: July 7, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Skiddle Bandana

1. Curly Head Boy
2. Hot
3. Family Bizzy
4. Normal Struggles
5. Pretty Girl Bullshit
6. How Did You Love Me
7. Hold Yo Crown
8. Melanate It
9. God Forgive Me
10. Skiddle Bandana
11. Aight
12. Gold Chains
13. We Live

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Release Date: July 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Xperiment Digital Deluxe

Quotable Lyrics from Too Many Poles

This stick ain’t got no switch, but it glitch like one (Brrt, brrt)
He hate on a rockstar ’cause his bitch like one (What the fuck?)
Told you I wasn’t fuckin’ with ya, I ain’t actin’ like nothin’ (What the fuck?)
‘Boutta shoot shit out before I shoot the one (Yeah, yeah)

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On September 10, JAŸ-Z will be taking his talents to Paris at the Stade de France. A month later, he will perform at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. As it turns out, he has another show planned.

According to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, JAŸ-Z will be performing in London on September 4. “From the music that changed the game to the moments that shaped culture, this is a celebration of the legacy,” the Spurs Stadium wrote on X.

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JAŸ-Z Takes London

The timing of this announcement makes sense as JAŸ-Z looks to kick off his mini-tour this weekend. With London, Paris, and Los Angeles on the horizon, one has to wonder if more shows will be added to the calendar. If his three performances at Yankee Stadium are a big success, then there is no reason not to keep the good times going. At least that is how his biggest fans will see it.

How To Cop Tickets

According to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium website, tickets are going to go on sale as of Friday, at noon EST. This is a stadium that can fit upwards of 60,000 people, although the demand for the show is going to be a lot higher than that. Needless to say, you will need to be quick on the trigger if you want to see the legend perform.

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As it turns out, these two artists do not like each other very much. Their public feud has played out on social media, although this week, it appeared to play out in real life.

Footage of an alleged altercation between Che and Nine Vicious hit the internet. This appeared to take place inside a department store, near a Balenciaga kiosk. You can see multiple people involved in the scrum.

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Nine Vicious Claims He Took Che’s Chain

Nine Vicious subsequently took to social media, where he said that he took Che’s chain. He then flexed the alleged chain on his story.

However, Che shot back on his own Instagram story. “Do it look like i’d rock that lil ass chain? post da part where ya fubu diamonds broke into lego pieces,” Che wrote.

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Che Claps Back

Che would then go on to post a video of himself, where he can be seen rocking a chain, all while showcasing a clean face. No bruises, cuts, or welts to be found. He also posted “Free Palestine” on his X account, which could be a response to Nine Vicious parading around an Israeli flag on stage last week.

These artists very clearly do not like each other. That said, this is a developing story that we will keep you updated on.

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Photos show the car getting worked on inside a parking garage. A small team handled the wrap job overnight. The finish uses two different tones of matte black. That combination creates subtle contrast across the body panels.

Chrome trim pieces have also been swapped out entirely. Blacked-out badges and grille details replace the factory chrome accents. Even the wheels received a matching matte black treatment. This marks a shift from his previous chrome Maybach builds.

Kanye had two Maybach S680s wrapped in mirror chrome back in 2025. Those cars drew plenty of attention with their reflective, liquid-metal finish. This newer build takes the opposite approach entirely. Instead of standing out with shine, it leans into a stealthier look.

The all-black theme keeps the car’s presence more understated overall. Custom work like this isn’t new territory for Kanye. He’s worked with the same shop, Elite Auto Network, on past builds.

The relationship goes back several years at this point. For now, the freshly wrapped Maybach appears to be his newest vehicle project.

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Kanye’s Matte Black Maybach S680

Kanye’s car customizations tend to follow a clear pattern over time. He picks one bold theme, then commits to it completely. The chrome Maybachs from last year followed that same logic.

Wrapping both cars identically made the statement even bigger. This matte black build works a bit differently, though. Instead of drawing attention through shine, it removes reflection entirely. The chrome delete plays a big part in that shift. Removing those bright accents changes how the whole car reads visually.

Two-tone matte finishes also require careful masking during installation. Getting clean lines between shades takes time and precision. Based on the photos, the work appears to have happened overnight. That timeline lines up with how these wraps usually get done.

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