In the photos, Toliver wears an all white jumpsuit paired and also some white sneakers. The car itself is in white as well, matching his outfit. The 918 Spyder is also a mid engine plug in hybrid built by Porsche. It was produced in limited numbers between September 2013 and June 2015.

This isn’t the first time Toliver has linked the car to his music. He drove a Porsche 918 in the music video for his single “E85.” That video shows him in a high speed chase while being pursued by police cars. “E85” has stayed inside the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 since its release.

The 918 Spyder remains a rare car even years after production ended. Overall only a limited run of these hybrid supercars were ever built. Pairing that car with an “OCTANE” plate keeps the branding consistent across his rollout. The photos read as another piece of that ongoing visual identity

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Don Toliver Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder pairs a 4.6 liter V8 with two electric motors for added power. Combined, the setup produces 875 horsepower and over 944 pound feet of torque. That output places it among the more powerful hybrid supercars ever built.

Despite the power, Porsche also built it for efficiency. A 6.8 kWh battery gives the car a small electric only range as well. Overall the car remains tied closely to Toliver’s branding right now.

Octane features guest appearances from Yeat, Rema, Travis Scott, Teezo Touchdown, and SahBabii. The album leans into themes of speed and intensity throughout its tracklist.

Also a Porsche with an “OCTANE” plate fits naturally within that larger rollout. It turns a personal car into another piece of album promotion.

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Before the gossip got any more out of hand, Ohanian emerged on X with an explanation. While he didn’t speak on his or Williams’ thoughts on Trump, he did say his appearance at UFC Freedom 250 was all business. “Lot of people asking me to comment,” he began. “Yes, that fighter’s slur about former First Lady Michelle Obama was vile and inappropriate.” Ohanian was referring to Josh Hokit’s insulting remarks that stunned viewers.

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Ohanian’s Involvement In Sports Ownership Influenced His Decision

Ohanian added, “I attended the UFC event via invitation from TKO/IMG leadership (I own 5 pro sports teams + a league). I was already on my way home when those comments were made and was glad to see Dana condemn them.” Some social media users called him out over resigning from Reddit due to the lack of diversity in its leadership as well as the racial intolerance on the site. At the time, he was a board member and wanted a Black prospect to take his place.

“For context: I resigned in protest from Reddit (the company I co-founded and built for over a decade) specifically to push it to curb communities for hate and violence on the site,” he said. An X user replied with a question. “Why didn’t you stay at Reddit and fight while you were in a position to do something about it?” Ohanian answered, “Because resigning in protest actually got the change I wanted. Being 1 vote out of 5 didn’t.”

Check out Alexis Ohanian’s statement below.

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Release Date: June 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Serious

Don’t wanna engage, it rains, it pours
Been there before, I’m out of the storm
You’re good to me, I’m torn
I wait ’til I’m sure
Can’t play no more, wait

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That’s why it’s an incredibly sad day for the culture after it was announced that Tay Keith passed away. Details are scarce, but Variety reported that Nashville Police stated: “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith. He was found dead in his Martin St. apt. this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results.”

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Tay Keith’s Accolades Speak For Themselves

Tay’s success was reflected in the numbers as much as the music itself. He earned production credits on some of the biggest Rap records of the streaming era, including Drake’s “Nonstop,” Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE,” BlocBoy JB and Drake’s “Look Alive,” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé. He also helped craft hits such as Jack Harlow’s “First Class” and Moneybagg Yo’s “Wockesha,” which dominated the Billboard charts. Further, the hitmaker collected Grammy nominations and multi-platinum certifications along the way.

Online, Tay Keith’s friends and collaborators have taken to the internet to share their shock and grief. Check out a few reactions to the tragic news below as loved ones and fans celebrate Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers.

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Initially, there were rumors that the team had outright said they wouldn’t attend if Trump offered an invitation. However, within days, Knicks owner James Dolan told WFAN, “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted.” He added that “we still have to work out the details.”

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Trump Nor The Team Have Confirmed

“Look, I invited the president to come down for the game. He is a friend. I’ve known him for 30 years. And I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House,” Dolan added. Yet, when the Knicks point guard José Alvarado was asked by TMZ whether or not he would go to the White House following this big win. He smirked and said that he would “go wherever my teammates go.”

Further, some team members have posted their dislike of the president and his policies. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds, especially with teammates who may not align politically. Still, Dolan was adamant that the New York Knicks would be there to celebrate their victory with the president.

Check out James Dolan’s clip below.

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“Damn cuz you just hurt me bad,” Blocboy JB wrote on his Instagram story. This was followed up by a video of Blocboy’s call logs with the producer. Of course, Tay Keith was the man behind the beat for “Look Alive,” which remains Blocboy JB’s biggest hit to date.

HitKidd offered similar sentiments about the producer. “I ain’t even got the words, we been doing this since 2010,” he wrote in a tribute on Instagram.

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Tay Keith was known for some of the biggest songs of the last decade. For instance, he has producer credits on songs like “Sicko Mode,” “Family Matters,” and “Nonstop.” He has been nominated multiple times for best rap song. The first time was in 2019 for “Sicko Mode,” while in 2024, he was nominated for “Rich Flex.”

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RIP Tay Keith

At this time, there are very few details concerning Tay Keith’s reported passing. It is important not to speculate during these times.

In the aftermath of his reported passing, there have been numerous tributes to the artist on social media. Many have spoken at length about just how important his songs were. Others talked about his cultural impact and how his energy was infectious.

Our thoughts go out to Tay Keith’s family and friends during this difficult time. Keith was a young artist who still had so much to give. This is a horrible tragedy for the hip-hop community.

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Since that time, Takeoff has received a plethora of tributes over the years. Quavo and Offset have even settled their differences in his honor. It just goes to show that in many ways, Takeoff was the heart of Migos. The glue that kept everyone together on their meteoric rise to fame.

On Thursday, June 18, Takeoff would have turned 32 years old. That is still an incredibly young age, which just goes to show how sad his death truly was and still is. Today, Quavo took to Instagram, where he delivered some nice words on Takeoff’s birthday. You can find the post below.

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Quavo Shouts Out Takeoff

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“Happy Rocket Day 2 Tha Original Drank God,” Quavo wrote. “Til infinity your art flow and DRIP will LIVE 4Eva MY BROTHA!!! Blessings.”

One can only imagine what kind of music Takeoff would be making if he were still alive today. One has to wonder if Migos would have reconciled and made more albums.

In fact, Quavo and Offset were recently spotted in the studio, which has many wondering if a true reunion is on the horizon sometime soon. Whether or not it is under the name Migos, it appears clear that some new music is on the horizon for the two, which can only be a good thing.

RIP Takeoff.

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This was going to be a cool moment for the artist, as he looked to explore one of his passions. Unfortunately, during an episode of In the Bayou with Tyrann Mathieu, it was revealed that Toosii would no longer be playing.

According to Kiffin, it mostly has to do with a gambling deal the rapper took. With gambling becoming a hot topic of debate in the college football world, it just didn’t make sense to keep Toosii on the team. The artist was trying to supplement his income as he left rap behind. However, it was becoming impossible, so he went back to music.

“He signed with, like, one of the, I don’t know what they’re called, the gambling company things where you do the commercials for them and stuff,” Kiffin said.

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Lane Kiffin On Toosii At LSU

Kiffin was complimentary of Toosii throughout the interview. He noted that the artist took his role seriously and that he wanted to play. There was no publicity stunt here. Instead, Toosii was just a man passionate about football and wanted to give his dream a chance.

“I really enjoyed being around him. It wasn’t a stunt at all,” Kiffin said. “He really wanted to see if he could do it.”

With this recent shift, you can expect more music from Toosii, very soon. While it is unfortunate we won’t get to see him in a Tigers jersey, at least we know that he gave it a fair shake.

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Today, New Yorkers lined the streets of the city as it was the championship parade. Numerous floats made their way throughout the streets, with the players and celebrities taking part. There was even a hip-hop float that paid homage to New York’s rich ties to the culture.

Fat Joe and Remy Ma were on this float, and they took full advantage of the opportunity. In the clip below, you can see that the two were performing “Lean Back,” as fans vibed out. It was a cool moment, and one that we’re sure they have been fantasizing about for years.

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Fat Joe & Remy Ma Celebrate The Knicks

Overall, the entire parade was a massive success for a multitude of reasons. The New York Knicks have a giant fanbase in one of the biggest cities in North America. They have been yearning for this championship for years, and now, they finally have it.

The vibes could not be any higher in the city right now. Everyone is having a good time, and some are still pinching themselves over what just happened. The Knicks franchise felt cursed. Now, they could go another 50 years without a championship, but they will always have 2026.

Going into next season, they will begin their title defense. There has not been a repeat champion in the NBA since 2017-2018. Dynasties are difficult, but who knows, maybe the Knicks can change that.

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Clayton Howard, a sex worker hired for the alleged freak-offs, filed a $20M lawsuit against the former couple, and his latest statement came in response to Cassie’s request for a protective order after a nine-minute video posted online drew renewed attention to the dispute.

According to court filings referenced by Cassie’s legal team, the video included language they interpreted as threatening. Her attorneys said that the content went above and beyond criticism, demanding court intervention to limit harassment. 

Howard told the court he has since deleted the video and confirmed he will not make additional public statements about Cassie or her counsel while the case is active. He also submitted a written assurance to Judge Anne Hwang outlining his commitment to avoid further online commentary tied to the litigation.

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Alleged Freak-Off Worker Pushes Back Against Characterizations

However, Howard did not agree with the characterization of his earlier remarks as threats. In his filing, he argued the language cited in the video was figurative and should be understood as a rhetorical expression rather than literal intent. He pointed to common idioms and disputed the claim that his comments amounted to intimidation.

Howard also pushed back against a request from Cassie’s legal team to bypass the standard meet-and-confer process, saying such a move would place him at a disadvantage as a pro se litigant. He suggested instead that any required communication could take place by email.

In the same filing, Howard issued a formal disavowal of any intent to threaten or harm Cassie, her attorneys, or anyone involved in the lawsuit, while maintaining that his speech is protected under the First Amendment.

The defense’s responses to Cassie’s motion to dismiss is due June 20, 2026.

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