He laced up Dwyane Wade’s “All-Star Game” Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 LUX. The holographic, iridescent colorway turned heads on the Chase Center floor. Written on the midsole were the words “I Can Do All Things” one of Wade’s signature mottos.

Curry came off the bench with 4:54 left in the first quarter, and the Chase Center erupted with a standing ovation that lasted close to a minute. He finished with a team-high 29 points. The shoe choice made the moment even more meaningful.

Wade noticed and of course responded publicly, calling Curry one of his goats and saying he was honored that the Warriors star chose his shoe for his first game back.

Curry has maintained all season that his goal is to pay tribute to players, teams, cities, and important elements of basketball history. This was another chapter in that story. He has worn multiple Wade 12 colorways throughout the season, each one a deliberate nod.

Steph Curry’s sneaker free agency tour continues. Every game, every pair tells a story. Overall this one hit different.

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Steph Curry Li-Ning Way Of Wade 12

The Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 LUX “All-Star Game” is one of the most visually striking shoes in Wade’s signature line. The upper is fully covered in an iridescent holographic material that shifts colors under the light.

Silver tones, rainbow reflections, and a clean white midsole dominate the look. The shoe features Wade’s personal inscription “I Can Do All Things” is printed along the outsole in script. The Roman numerals “II XII” reference his number 3 and December 12th connection.

Overall it is a deeply personal colorway. Seeing Curry wear it in his return game added a layer of meaning that went beyond the court.

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The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG was one of the most anticipated footwear collaborations of 2017. It marked the first time Virgil Abloh and Jordan Brand worked together. The release was part of a landmark collection known as “The Ten.”

The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” stands as the start of Virgil Abloh’s long-standing partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand. Since Abloh’s passing in 2021, the shoe has only grown in cultural significance. Getting a pair at retail today is nearly impossible.

Haaland has been a known sneaker collector for years. He has been spotted in everything from Travis Scott collabs to friends-and-family exclusives. The “Chicago” Off-White is one of the most grail-level pickups he has shown off yet.

After Abloh’s passing, resale prices for the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” reportedly climbed from $5,300 to $10,000. Haaland wearing a pair publicly shows just how deep his sneaker connection runs. For a footballer, his taste is on another level.

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Erling Haaland’s Off-White x Air Jordan 1

The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” features a deconstructed white, red, and black leather upper. The other side is also branded with “Off-White for Nike Air Jordan 1, Beaverton, Oregon, USA c 1985.”

Other details include floppy ankle collars, an oversized off-centered Swoosh, “Air” written on the midsole, and “Shoelaces” printed on the laces. Further the zip-tie hanging from the collar became one of the most iconic details in modern sneaker history.

The shoe changed how the world thought about footwear design. Overall it turned a basketball sneaker into a full-on art object. Few releases since have matched its cultural impact.

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This marks the third time the “White Metallic” colorway has returned in high-top form, following drops in 2000 and 2015. Each release has been well-received, but this one comes with something new. Jordan Brand is bringing back the Nike Air heel branding for the first time on this colorway.

The 2026 version restores the OG Nike Air heel branding that was absent on the 2015 run. Purists have been asking for this change for years. It also brings the shoe closer to the original 1990 design language.

The upcoming pair also includes both flat cotton laces and a set of round laces which is a nod to the original 2000 release. Small details like that matter to collectors. Jordan Brand clearly put thought into getting this one right.

Full family sizing will be available through Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Dick’s, and Snipes. Broad distribution means more people will have a real shot at retail. Retail is set at $215, with the drop going live on Nike SNKRS at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Overall this is one of the cleaner drops of the spring. Don’t sleep on April 25th.

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Air Jordan 5 OG “White Metallic” Retail Price

The Air Jordan 5 was designed by Tinker Hatfield and inspired by WW2 P-51 Mustang fighter planes. Also the shark-tooth midsole, reflective tongue, and icy outsole all trace back to that military concept.

The “White Metallic” takes that foundation and strips it down to its cleanest form. The upper bears crisp white tumbled leather. Further, metallic silver lands on the tongue and the midsole’s flame detailing. Black accents hit the side mesh panels and inner lining.

An icy blue translucent outsole finishes the look underneath. The result is simple and timeless and a shoe that works in every season without trying too hard.

Finally, the retail price of the Air Jordan 5 “White Metallic” will be $215.

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Big30 was granted $100K bond by a federal judge in Tennessee shortly after being taken into custody. Per the government’s request, however, she issued a temporary stay. The next day, they requested that the delay continue until they could go before a Texas judge and argue why they believe he should remain behind bars, per No Jumper.

According to them, the Tennessee judge’s decision deserved to be reversed due to “the seriousness of the defendant’s offense conduct, his criminal history, and the potential danger that the defendant poses to the community.”

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Pooh Shiesty Legal Issues

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Later that day, Judge Ed Kinkeade ruled that Big30 would remain in custody and be transported to Texas. Now, the government needs to make its argument for revoking his bond by April 13. After that, Big30’s legal team will have a week to respond.

News of Big30’s bond getting stayed comes shortly after it was reported that prosecutors are pushing to get Lontrell Williams Sr.’s bond revoked. Williams Sr. is Pooh Shiesty’s father, and he was previously granted a $250K bond with a $25K cash deposit.

As for Pooh Shiesty himself, his new lawyer Bradford Cohen released a statement about his case earlier this week. “We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” he said. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence. As such, we have been reviewing those issues in anticipation of Mr. Williams, Jr. bond hearing.”

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She began by explaining that Kelly taught her the “business” side of music as well as how to become a better songwriter. “Oh yeah, absolutely. I loved him,” she eventually admitted. “I loved Robert Kelly.”

In addition to discussing the romantic side of their relationship, she also shut down the idea that he was abusive to her. “Rob didn’t hit me. I didn’t go through an abusive Rob,” she said. “I might have loved him, but he didn’t see me as nothing more as motivation for writing.”

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R. Kelly’s Allegations

Michelle also addressed Kelly’s convictions for charges involving child sexual abuse. In doing so, she shifted blame onto the mothers of the victims, suggesting they knew more about the situation than they’ve admitted. “What about all the mothers that was in the kitchen cooking?” she said. “There were mothers in the kitchen cooking. I’ve never lied.”

“Robert is absolutely completely wrong in the things,” she explained. “But those people around him never corrected him. That’s not an excuse Jason. Because I am a woman advocate…if you tell me a man did something to you, okay we ride at dawn.”

She concluded by suggesting she could go even further into detail. “If I talk, everybody is going to jail,” she warned.

Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence after being convicted on racketeering, sex trafficking, and child sexual abuse charges. Earlier this year, his attorney, Beau Brindley, told People that he was being held in “isolation” for possessing a retired prison official’s phone number. He claimed that the situation was a misunderstanding due to a mentor program. As of now, Kelly is expected to get out of prison in 2045.

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In court documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday, Monre demands about $850,000 in damages. He calculates $7,725 for unpaid overtime, $37,620 in lost wages, $500,000 in lost earnings, and $100,000 for his pain and suffering, as well as another $100,000 in punitive damages. He references one incident in which West allegedly asked him to put gas in his car, but never reimbursed him. “When I asked for cash or use of his credit card to cover the expense, [Kanye] walked away from me without a response,” he writes.

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Kanye West Wireless Controversy

News of the lawsuit comes after the Home Office of the United Kingdom rejected Kanye West’s application to travel to the country to perform at Wireless Festival. They told the BBC afterward that the decision was made in response to his antisemitic antics in recent years.

As a result of the ruling, the organizers of Wireless Festival canceled the event altogether. “As a result of the Home Office banning YE from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel,” they wrote in a statement on Instagram. “All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.”

While the drama was going on, West issued a statement saying he was willing to meet with representatives from the Jewish community in London. “To Those I’ve Hurt: I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music,” he wrote. “I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here. With Love, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.”

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“Pusha T doesn’t get enough credit for how much weight he carried on Let God Sort ‘Em Out,” their tweet begins. “Malice didn’t deliver not one hook on the album but yet ppl begging for a full solo Malice album. Malice doesn’t have the artistry like Pusha to deliver an album that casuals can care for.”

It didn’t take long for the tweet to go viral, or for other fans to weigh in. Overall, their opinions are mixed. While some believe the original poster has a point, others argue that Malice has done more than enough over the years to prove his artistry.

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Fans Debate About Clipse

“I don’t think Clipse need to market to casuals much less does Malice need to deliver hooks to prove his artistry n relevance when most fans go to Clipse for amazing verses. im 100% w you that Push deserves more credit tho,” one Twitter/X user writes. “If you notice Pusha has always done the hooks. Ive heard maybe one or two Malice hooks. (There could be more) Its always been like this. But Malice beat him on most verses on the new album and honestly in the past as well,” another writes. Someone else simply says, “Man shut the f*ck up.”

Clearly, this is a subject that fans are pretty passionate about, and it’s not the only one. Another debate recently went viral on Twitter/X, this time about who the better rapper is between Pusha T and Jadakiss. The internet remains divided there, too.

This latest debate comes just a couple of months after Clipse won their first Grammy award thanks to their collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, “Chains & Whips.”

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Meek ended up sharing a clip from the performance on Instagram, writing in the comments section: “It was sooo loud I couldn’t hear myself on beat lol.” Fans replied to the post by celebrating the collaboration. “It was so [fire] in there we went crazy when meek came out,” one user wrote. Another added: “All jokes aside this one of the craziest songs of all time. It hasn’t failed yet.”

Following the show in Philadelphia, Cardi B will be traveling to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, where she will perform at Capital One Arena. After that, she has lined up shows in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Sunrise, before wrapping up the tour with back-to-back concerts in Atlanta, later this month.

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Offset Casino Shooting

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Cardi B’s performance in Philadelphia came after someone shot her ex-husband, Offset, during an altercation at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. A spokesperson for the rapper has since confirmed that he is “fine” and “is currently at the hospital receiving medical care.”

Exact details surrounding the shooting aren’t entirely clear, but authorities arrested Lil Tjay on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge afterward. They alleged that he instigated a fight between his own crew and Offset, which eventually led to the shooting.

Tjay’s lawyer, Dawn Florio, has already denied that her client was behind the attack. “We are issuing this release in regards to false rumors that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred at the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood which resulting in non-life threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos,” she explained in a statement. “Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

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“Jada but Push is right there a step behind gotta give it to kiss been in the game since early 90s type sh*t more rememberable verses than push for me both dope asf though all time,” one user responded. Another added: “Stop it pusha T looked up to Jada in VA growing up. Some of these questions be dumb as hell smh. LOX clue mixtapes you heard push and his brother day all they did in VA was hustle and listen to those LOX tapes on clue. End of story. Jada is all these dudes idols facts.”

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Others said they’re too different as artists to truly compare with one another. “Different sh*t. Boxing or UFC? Both definitely elite fighters, champs!” one fan argued. “They don’t do the same thing, listen closely. They bring different P to the table. One thing though your favs don’t want a smoke with either. I can bet push don’t want a problem with Jada and vice versa.”

Both Pusha T and Jadakiss have been successful as solo artists as well as part of larger groups. Pusha T is famously one-half of the duo, Clipse, alongside his older brother Malice. They released their latest album together, Let God Sort Em Out, in 2025. The project was a major success, earning them a nomination for Album Of The Year at the Grammy Awards.

The Lox “Never Change” Song

As for Jadakiss, he is one-third of The Lox alongside Styles P and Sheek Louch. While they haven’t released a studio album since 2020’s Living Off Xperience, they did team up for the single, “Never Change,” last month.

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According to WFAA, he’s set to appear in court today for a hearing regarding his charges. News of Pooh Shiesty’s hearing comes shortly after his lawyer, Bradford Cohen, released a statement about his case.

“We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” it reads. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence. As such, we have been reviewing those issues in anticipation of Mr. Williams, Jr. bond hearing.”

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Did Gucci Mane Snitch On Pooh Shiesty?

At the time of writing, Gucci Mane has not addressed his signee’s legal woes directly. He did, however, flaunt his jewelry on Instagram amid rumors that Pooh Shiesty stole his ring during the alleged robbery.

Some ex-fans have started to call out Gucci Mane for allegedly “snitching,” even throwing away merch in some cases. DJ Akademiks, on the other hand, claims the rapper did exactly what he would if he were in his shoes.

“No diss to Gucci, I love you, Gucci,” he said during a recent livestream. “Don’t know if you’re taking the stand. But Gucci’s doing the identification. […] He’s doing what I would do.”

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