However, despite the hard work, there has been this underlying sense that Drake might not be done. That he could end up releasing another album closer to the end of the year.

This would be massive, all things considered. Drake has reclaimed his throne as the biggest rapper in the world, and fans would love to get even more new music from him.

Last week, Drake posted a CD case that said “FEAR OF MISSING OUT,” and this immediately led to speculation that this was the name of his next album. Fans began crafting theories online, including one young kid named Ollie, who was eager to proclaim Drake as the GOAT. Ollie also speculated that the new album is coming soon, and wouldn’t you know it, Drake liked the video.

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Is “FOMO” A Drake Album?

Drake loves doing this kind of thing on social media. He has no qualms about stirring the pot and forcing his fans into various theories. Now that this “FOMO” post is out in the ether, speculation is running rampant, and he loves every second of it.

Whether or not Drake is actually going to deliver a new album before the end of the year remains to be seen. It’s possible, but he’s already dropped over 40 songs’ worth of material this year. It’s hard to imagine another quality album arriving before the end of 2026.

If Drake does drop, we will be here to document it.

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A light purple shade takes over almost the entire shoe, running across the suede upper, laces, and sole unit. It’s a rare all-purple treatment for the shoe, it leans fully into a single tone instead of the usual multi-panel breakup. Small multi-color hits are expected to show up in select spots, though full details haven’t been confirmed yet.

These images are still early mockups rather than official Nike/retailr shots. Jordan Brand hasn’t confirmed the release, so certain elements like colors or even sizing could change before launch. The style code is listed as CK9246-500.

Also, since this pair falls under women’s exclusive sizing, it’s currently unclear how far the range will extend for men interested in a pair. Nike’s general sizing guide points buyers to size up about 1.5 from their usual men’s size when shopping women’s exclusive.

Given how popular past Air Jordan 3 colorways have been, demand should be high regardless of how sizing ends up playing out. Expect release through SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers once the release window gets closer.

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Air Jordan 3 “Purple Haze”

The Air Jordan 3 first released back in 1988, marking Tinker Hatfield’s first design for Michael Jordan. That milestone puts its 40th anniversary right around the corner in 2028.

Jordan Brand appears to be building toward that celebration early. Reports point to a mix of heritage colorways like “White Cement” and the “Khaki” 3 throughout 2027.

“Purple Haze” fits into that same buildup, offering something fresh rather than leaning on the model’s classic color stories. It’s a simple, monotone approach that stands apart from the busier patterns usually associated with the silhouette.

With more colorways expected throughout the year, the Air Jordan 3 looks set for a packed run heading into its biggest anniversary yet. Fans should expect steady updates as Jordan Brand continues rolling out its 2027 calendar.

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In the midst of the breakup, the Diddy case happened, and Yung Miami felt the second-hand scrutiny. This subsequently led to more questions about her career. However, in 2026, Miami has largely quieted the haters with the release of “Spend Dat.” This song has been climbing up the charts and has been declared one of hip-hop’s songs of the Summer.

Now, she is gearing up to drop her album before the year is over, and in an interview with Billboard, she offered a warning to the doubters.

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Yung Miami Caught A Hit With “Spend Dat”

“I wanted to go back to my roots and what inspires me about being from Miami; the culture and the music and the environment shaped me to be who I am today,” Yung Miami said. “This album is about everything I’ve been through and pulling myself out of survival mode to get back to a space to create. I’m definitely going there, but also having fun. I surprise myself whenever I listen to it; I cry, I dance, I’m actually gagging myself. I really created an album! People are about to eat their words.”

“People are about to eat their words,” is a strong statement. It just speaks to the frustrations Yung Miami has gone through over the past few years. People have had a lot to say about her, yet she is still kicking and thriving.

While recapturing the success of “Spend Dat” may prove difficult, it remains clear that Yung Miami is completely up to the task.

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It is easy to see why Drizzy would respect Langley. After all, she has one of the biggest songs in the world right now with “Choosin Texas.” Overall, this song has been a mainstay atop the Billboard charts, and even Drake’s biggest ICEMAN hits couldn’t topple it for longer than just a couple of weeks.

Over the weekend, the megastar continued to show love to Langley by appearing at her show in Arkansas. He appeared to be very excited about her show and was singing all of the big hits.

Now, a new photo has emerged of the pair. Drake got to meet Langley backstage, and both artists had big smiles on their faces. Clearly, there is a lot of mutual respect here.

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Drake x Ella Langley

One has to wonder whether or not this means a collaboration is on the horizon. Drake has been expanding his roots in Houston, Texas, which suggests there could be some country hits coming. Langley is one of those artists who would certainly deliver Drake a massive pop moment.

There were rumblings a while back that Drake was interested in a collaboration with Morgan Wallen. However, that never came to pass. At this time, it remains to be seen whether or not Wallen is still in the mix when it comes to Drake’s shortlist of potential collaborators.

As for Langley, she has become a superstar, and a Drake co-sign is just further proof of where her chart dominance has taken her.

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“After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child, Joey. I loved deeply, believed wholeheartedly in the life we were building, and wanted nothing more than to protect our family,” she said. “Unfortunately, I also had to face a painful truth: there had been repeated infidelity throughout our relationship, including during some of the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of my life.”

Serayah explained that the message she shares is in hopes of uplifting women who’ve endured similar experiences. “If your intuition is telling you something is wrong, listen to it. Don’t make yourself smaller to keep someone else comfortable. Don’t compromise your values because you’re afraid of losing the future you imagined. And don’t allow someone else’s choices to become a referendum on your worth,” she wrote. “Love should not require you to abandon yourself.”

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Serayah & Joey Bada$$ Break Up

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She made it clear that her priority remains with their son and his relationship with both of their parents. And because of that, she won’t turn their break-up into a media frenzy surrounding the intimate details of their relationship. “This chapter did not end the way I prayed it would. But endings can also be beginnings,” she wrote.

The couple has been together since 2023. Last year, the two welcomed their son in June, and two months later, they revealed that they were engaged. So far, we haven’t heard anything from Joey Bada$$, but we will keep you posted with any further comments from either party. 

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Since that time, Thomas has been recovering in the hospital and has received well wishes from the music industry. Today, TMZ offered a new update on Thomas. A source close to the music mogul has confirmed that his health is improving. He remains in the hospital, but things are progressing in the right direction.

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Pierre “P” Thomas Taking It One Day At A Time

Over the weekend, we reported that Thomas’ mother had taken to social media with a message about her son’s health. She criticized those spreading false rumors about his death. Furthermore, she revealed she believes someone is responsible, and that it makes no sense for him to have had a heart attack.

“Let me straighten y’all all out,” his mother began “First of all, my son is not dead. No matter what my son has done to me, no matter what he’s done to you, he’s still my child. Somebody did this to him, and I know it because there’s neurologically no reason [for the heart attack]. Pierre is alive. Is he well? No. But don’t count nobody out… We reap what we sow in this life… I can’t just walk away from my child like that and he’s incapacitated. But cut the lie… My son is not dead. I don’t know who gave TMZ that story, but cut the lie. He’s healing. He’s recovering. And I’m here. He rising up like Lazarus.”

This is a developing story, and we will be sure to keep you updated.

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Black suede covers the toe, side panels, and collar, keeping most of the shoe dark and stealthy. That same black carries through the laces, mesh panels, tongue, and midsole. Also red breaks things up across the signature shark tooth midsole detailing, giving the pair its seasonal punch.

Glow-in-the-dark green shows up in several spots throughout the build. It hits the Jumpman logos on the tongue, the embroidered “23” near the heel, and the Nike Air branding on back. Even the translucent outsole glows, tying every detail back to the shoe’s Halloween theme.

Early mockups from earlier this year pointed toward a black and orange combo before red ended up replacing orange in the final build. Further, the style code is listed as HQ7978-001. Full family sizing means adults, grade school, little kids, and toddlers will all have access at launch, spreading demand across a wider range of buyers than some recent releases have seen.

It’ll be available through Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Hibbett, and DSG. With a firm date and price now locked in, this pair will move fast once October actually arrives.

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Air Jordan 5 “Halloween”

Seasonal, holiday-themed Air Jordans aren’t new for Jordan Brand. Past releases have leaned into similar concepts, giving certain colorways a clear tie to a time of year.

“Halloween” fits neatly into that same pattern, built entirely around mood rather than any deeper connection to Michael Jordan’s career. It’s a colorway meant to match the season instead of retelling a piece of Jordan history.

This drop also lands during one of the busiest stretches yet for the Air Jordan 5. Between “Wolf Grey,” Undefeated, and now “Halloween,” the model has become one of Jordan Brand’s most active silhouettes throughout 2026.

With glow-in-the-dark details and a stealthy black base, “Halloween” gives collectors something a little different heading into the fall lineup. It’s a general release too, so buyers won’t need to worry about limited quantities driving up demand beyond what a normal launch usually brings.

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The short snippet appeared on Busta’s Instagram page over the weekend, revealing that the video was directed by longtime collaborator Hype Williams with a posthumous feature from D’Angelo, who tragically passed away in 2025. 

It’s really a full-circle moment for all three artists. Busta Rhymes and Hype Williams’ work together undoubtedly shaped both of their legacies and signature styles. Throughout the height of Busta’s solo career in the late 90s and early 2000s, Hype directed videos for “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,” “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check,” “Dangerous,” “Gimme Some More,” and more. Meanwhile, Hype Williams previously worked D’Angelo on “Lady.” Last year, Busta shared a tribute song honoring D’Angelo after his passing.

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Busta Rhymes DILLAGENCE 2 Album Drops This Week

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The upcoming album from Busta Rhymes, Dillagence 2, will be stacked with 24 songs in total, entirely made up of beats that J Dilla left for Busta Rhymes before his death in 2006. Over the years, Busta Rhymes has teased this project, and it’s beautiful that we’ll finally get to hear it in its entirety this week. So far, we’ve received singles like “Spazz” and “Talk Ya Sh*t” ft. Lil Wayne. Moreover, the project will include appearances from Talib Kweli, Common, Anderson .Paak, Big Sean, and more. 

Check out the snippet above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Kanter and Royce White have been going viral as of late as they look to troll the WNBA as well as trans women. They have stated their desire to identify as trans women so that they can play in the league. The WNBA wants nothing to do with them and their grift, although Kanter and White have been unrelenting.

It all culminated in Kanter’s appearance at Sunday’s game, where he got into a verbal confrontation with Natasha Cloud of the Chicago Sky. She clearly did not want him there, and it led to Kanter being removed by security.

This stunt was looked down upon by Sharpe, Joe Johnson, and Chad Ochocinco, who were quick to call this what it was: a desperate plea for attention.

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Shannon Sharpe Is Not Having It With Enes Kanter

Sharpe noted that Kanter has been doing these kinds of things for the Fox News crowd, and that this will likely get him an appearance on some shows this morning. Ochocinco and Johnson, on the other hand felt as though this was such a colossal waste of time.

At the end of the day, this does nothing for women’s sports. Instead, it puts the WNBA in a difficult situation, for no reason. The players just want to hoop, and instead, they are being roped into a political sideshow.

In 2026, these kinds of grifts are paying the bills for people who haven’t been relevant in years.

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If convicted, Durk could spend the rest of his life in prison. He has a high-power legal team that includes Drew Findling and Brian Steel. Just last week, the jury was selected, and soon, prosecutors and the defense will be making their opening arguments.

In the midst of this trial, Durk has been receiving widespread support from his fans all around the world. So much so that over the weekend, there was a “Free Durk” march in Ghana. As you can see below, hundreds of fans came out in OTF (Only The Family) merch to show their support.

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Lil Durk Supporters In Ghana

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Red, black, and white OTF shirts adorned the streets of Ghana in was a true demonstration of solidarity. Durk’s music has made an impact overseas, and now, his fans are hoping that he is able to score a legal win.

Durk will have an uphill battle in this case. Just a couple of weeks ago, the judge revealed that his song “Pissed Me Off” would be allowed at trial. Furthermore, a confiscated phone from 2021 can also be used as evidence.

It’s a difficult situation for Durk, whose trial is running parallel to Keefe D’s. These high-profile hip-hop cases are the top of everyone’s mind, and we will keep you updated on all of the latest details.

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