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The rapper reacted to Akira tattooing his name on her back, and this was after they broke up and he told her to leave him alone. She called him during his livestream to ask about what had happened, and he made it clear he wants nothing to do with her anymore.

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Of course, we’ll see if the West Coast MC is actually serious about this, as they not only just welcomed a child together, but Blueface walking back his relationship drama and starting it again is just par the course for him these days.

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However, what fans took the most note of was Blueface’s disparaging comments towards Chrisean Rock. For those unaware, they have clashed a lot over the years for a heap of reasons. One of their most controversial contentions includes Blue claiming their son isn’t actually his, a position he’s walked back and doubled down on multiple times in the past.

Still, he told Rock to stop using his name for content and denied once again that their baby is his. We’ll see if either former partner has any response to all this.

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How Many Kids Does Blueface Have?

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Elsewhere, Blueface is looking for new partners, and his livestreams with various women have been as chaotic as you’d expect so far. Whether it’s gender discourse clashes or other controversies like the Wack 100 confrontation, there’s always some new antic going on.

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All of this relationship drama certainly makes for fiery debates and reactions. But the back-and-forth is exhausting for not only those involved, but for anyone trying to make sense of a concrete timeline and reasoning for all this. Regardless, Blueface is happy to speak his mind and ruffle feathers in the process. So this saga will likely never end as long as he has a microphone and camera. Blueface has four children with three different women: Javaughn and Journey with Jaidyn Alexis, Chirsean Jr. with Chrisean Rock, and Johnathan Jamall Porter Jr. with Nevaeh Akira.

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“LET ME MAKE THIS MF CLEAR.. SOMEBODY MOMMA GONE BE CRYING LIKE ME OBD…” she wrote. “Y’ALL WANNA TROLL I’M GONE TROLL ALOT OF YOU B***H A** N***AS FEARED MY SON!!!!!!!! AND NOW YOU GONE HAVE TO FEAR HIS MOTHER!!!!!!!! HE NOT HERE TO TELL ME DON’T DO THIS SOCIAL MEDIA.”

BloodHound Q50 had faced violence before, as he had taken to social media back in August of last year to respond to a shooting he suffered. He even dropped a diss track amid this situation.

Now, folks are mourning Q50’s loss and sending their prayers and condolences to his family, loved ones, and peers. Various hip-hop outlets and figures paid their respects and lamented another loss of life in the community.

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BloodHound Q50 Shooting

According to ABC7 and CBS reports about the shooting, official sources have not yet publicly identified the shooting victim as BloodHound Q50. However, dispatch audio shows an officer seemingly confirming the identity.

Their reports indicate the shooting occurred at some point between 4AM and 6AM local time at the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue. Two cars reportedly pulled up next to him when he was sitting in the driver’s seat of a car and opened fire.

Q50 reportedly suffered gunshot wounds on his shoulder and chest, and the perpetrators reportedly fled the scene. Law enforcement reportedly opened a homicide investigation.

We will see if any more information comes out about this tragedy. It joins many other heartbreaking past developments in Chicago’s rap scene and other communities, which are always saddening to see.

Fans and loved ones continue to reminisce on BloodHound Q50’s music and mourn his loss. As they await more official details and developments from authorities, more folks continue to react and add to the somber conversation.

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Doodie posted a picture of him on the block on Instagram, as caught by No Jumper on the social media platform. “Gave Away To The Families You Took [Their] dad’s From,” he captioned his post, possibly referring to the $10K challenge he’s been involved in. For those unaware, it’s something he coordinated with Trap Lore Ross to give back to families and communities.

As such, the OTF affiliate is likely referring to 6ix9ine’s cooperation with law enforcement in his RICO case a few years ago. Tekashi has been quite unapologetic about this, with him claiming folks are hypocrites for blasting him while propping other rappers up as “real.” Now, though, this context of the Lil Durk trial has made those conversations flare up in more contentious ways this time around.

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What’s Next For Lil Durk?

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With Lil Durk’s October 5 trial on racketeering and firearm-related charges on the horizon, we’re sure the New York rapper will still troll and make light of this whole situation. But folks are pushing back against his antics online, especially those in full support of Durk.

But Doodie Lo’s activity amid the Lil Durk trial has also led to scrutiny from other media figures. For example, DJ Akademiks had shocked reactions when Doodie tried to set up music videos and streams amid this time. It didn’t end up impacting the trial, but it raised many eyebrows.

Speaking of media conflicts, 6ix9ine called out Akademiks for “going hard” for Lil Durk, a notion the commentator immediately pushed back on. Ironically, Ak also faced accusations of doing the opposite, as Meek Mill claimed Ak’s platforming of Tekashi negatively prejudiced Smurk.

This weekend has been full of wild reactions to the not guilty verdict. While the legal saga isn’t over, it will probably wrap up before debates around this whole thing even begin to dissapate.

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This follows the Philly MC blasting the commentator in new videos on social media. He also challenged him to go live together, which DJ Akademiks was not having at all.

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Akademiks later posted a screenshot of Meek trying to get on a call with him via Instagram to no avail.

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Also, he not only responded to the rapper on stream, but also in other social media videos. Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have a long beef history, so this back-and-forth should come as no surprise.

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Meek Mill & DJ Akademiks Beef

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For those unaware, the root of all this is how Meek blasted Akademiks for his Lil Durk trial coverage, accusing him of platforming detractors like 6ix9ine. Ironically, though, Tekashi had accused Ak of “going hard” for Durk. So all of this media debate and Internet speculation is having everyone face the scrutiny of both sides of the case, whether it’s those supporting the Chicago rapper’s not guilty verdict or condemning it.

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Meek Mill previously commented on Lil Durk’s trial and caused controversy for referring to him as an “innocent kid.” Many folks thought the comment was tone-deaf and absolving Durk of any accountability, even if they didn’t have to think he was guilty to reach this conclusion.

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On the other hand, DJ Akademiks came up in the Lil Durk trial, specifically via his interview with the rapper. While prosecutors attempted to paint the conversation as an admission to murder-for-hire, jurors did not buy it. The judge in the case also expressed sympathy for Akademiks’ anger at coming up in this way in court.

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With all this in mind, we doubt Ak’s conflict with Meek and their adjacent or direct debates about the Lil Durk situation will end anytime soon. It’s an online war of words, and both men are happy to keep the animosity up until one, the other, or both call it quits.

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Authorities reportedly booked him into a Broward County jail, and his bond amount reportedly appears at $0, according to Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram. Charleston will reportedly remain on bail until a judge reviews his case and decides whether or not to set an official bond. A trial is reportedly pending.

Charleston White, a well-known social media provocateur, currently has a comedy show scheduled in Naples for next Wednesday (September 16). We will see if this impacts the timeline or if he resolves these legal matters in a way that will allow him to perform.

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Charleston White Arrested

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As for the controversial commentator’s alleged victim, the woman goes by @realkaypretty on Instagram. She accused him of abuse and showed pictures of alleged injuries, also including photos of a broken door, a broken cabinet, and a broken window.

“Ive stayed quiet long enough. Today 12th of September, 2026 Charleston White woke me up after he already beat me up the night before with a punch to the face calling me a b***h,” the woman alleged. “Saying I’m worthless and trying to throw me out of the house that we stay together at. I have a lot to say about Charleston, from abusing me physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, to stealing my money, my jewelry, my clothes, my bags. He has disrespected me for the last time and I won’t stand for it anymore. I hope he gets what he deserves and rots in jail.”

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We will see how White responds to this situation, if at all. Elsewhere, Charleston White will continue stirring the pot in hip-hop and beyond.

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This marks the colorway’s first return since 2017. Black leather covers the base of the shoe throughout. Royal Blue hits the toe box, heel panel, Swoosh, and outsole for that classic two-tone contrast.

Unlike the 2017 pair, which used tumbled leather, this version switches to a smoother finish. That change brings it closer to the original 1985 build. A white midsole rounds out the rest of the design.

The real standout here is the special packaging. It features a young Michael Jordan wearing the “Royal” AJ1 alongside a matching Jordan Flight suit. That imagery dates back more than 35 years, based on one of his most recognizable early Nike shoots.

Jordan never actually wore this colorway during an NBA game. Even so, it’s been one of the more respected original Air Jordan 1 options among collectors.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal”

“Royal” has never gotten the same love as “Bred” or “Chicago,” but real heads know it belongs in that same conversation. It dates back to 1985, the same year Jordan first laced up with Nike. Quietly, it’s held its own for four decades.

Also the same colorway already got a redo back in 2023 through the “Reimagined”, done in suede instead of leather. Those pairs are sitting well under retail on the resale market right now, which makes this smooth-leather comeback feel like more of a proper redo.

Jordan Brand’s clearly on a kick lately, digging back into the colorways tied to MJ’s earliest Nike years. “Royal” slots right into that run. Pairing it with archival packaging like this is the kind of detail that makes a release feel less like a routine retro and more like an actual moment.

AJ1 hype has cooled off a bit these days and that’s not the worst thing. It clears room for a true OG colorway like this one to actually get its due instead of getting buried under hype-driven noise.

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The outlets have different reports when it comes to when this shooting occurred, but reports indicate it happened between 4AM and 6AM local time. However, these reports do not identify the victim as the drill rapper, and did not provide any more information about what happened.

After this news broke, other outlets like DJ Vlad and Rolling Loud paid tribute to Q50 on social media, and alleged audio clips of the police dispatch surfaced online. According to the Chicago Police Department, the 22-year-old victim of the shooting was sitting in the driver’s seat of a car when two other cars pulled up next to him and multiple assailants shot at him. He was shot in the shoulder and chest and died at the scene, police reportedly relayed amid a homicide investigation.

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BloodHound Q50 Shooting

To be clear, neither law enforcement nor medical officials have officially confirmed the identity of the victim. Alleged dispatch audio allegedly shows an officer spelling out BloodHound Q50’s real name, Mikquale Cooper, while responding to the shooting.

There are a few fake responses circulating online concerning this incident as fans debate about the veracity of these reports and the dynamic of the Chicago drill scene. After multiple hip-hop outlets have covered the tragedy, now fans await official confirmation.

BloodHound Q50 had been dropping new music this year, such as his appearance on the Mozzy and EST Gee album NOT A CHANCE IN HELL. Sadly, he had been hit with other violent attacks before, which he later responded to online.

We will see when law enforcement and medical authorities officially confirm this news. Also, they are reportedly in the process of a homicide investigation, as they did not announce any suspects or arrests at press time. Now, the hip-hop world is in mourning after losing another bright star in the making.

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Cream tumbled leather covers most of the upper here. That gives way to a rich brown mudguard wrapping the lower half of the shoe. It’s a warm, seasonal color combination built specifically for fall.

Metallic brown eyelets add a bit of shine against all that cream and brown. A lighter pull tab and contrasting midfoot plate help break up the darker sections. Nothing about the build strays from the classic Air Jordan 12 shape and blocking.

This pair actually leaked earlier under a different name entirely. The earlier details had it labeled “Eggnog” before Jordan Brand settled on “Fireside” instead. The cream and brown concept stuck around even as the nickname changed.

Anticipation for this release has been building for a while now. The “Eggnog” mockups already had sneakerheads talking well before official images ever surfaced. Once the finished shoe leaked, that interest only grew stronger heading into October.

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Air Jordan 12 “Fireside”

“Fireside” is one of several colorways Jordan Brand is rolling out for the holiday season. It joins releases like the Air Jordan 5 “Halloween” and Air Jordan 14 “Forest Green” on a packed October calendar. Jordan Brand previewed the full slate together during a recent New York Fashion Week showcase.

The colorway is also pretty similar to the cream and brown mix to SoleFly’s “Cafecito” Air Jordan 12 from 2024. The similarities are hard to miss at first glance. Still, the lighter upper and different placement of the darker sections give “Fireside” its own identity.

Holiday-themed Jordan releases have leaned into different approaches over the years. Some go in on seasonal graphics, while others, like this one, keep things more subtle. “Fireside” clearly falls into that quieter, more wearable category.

With October shaping up to be a loaded month for Jordan Brand, this release adds another solid option to an already stacked lineup.

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“Against all odds, we’re stronger together,” he wrote. “Allah doesn’t make mistakes. I feel all the love and positive energy. Now let me be free to help save our kids and bring unity back to our communities. I couldn’t have made it this far without my family, my lawyers, and supporters. [open hands emoji] Freedom. Freedom. Freedom.”

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Quinn Cook Celebrates Lil Durk Verdict

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The caption joined a photo of Lil Durk’s legal team, including lawyers Brian Steel and Drew Findling. They have represented huge hip-hop stars before and have big wins under their belts, such as Steel’s work in the YSL RICO case. Findling, on the other hand, recently received an OTF chain from NBA star Quinn Cook, as caught by Rap on IG.

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The Voice’s legal team also includes Marissa Goldberg, Christy O’Connor, and others who helped secure the jury’s not guilty verdict. His codefendants OTF Dede and Browneyez received convictions for stalking charges, but not the murder-for-hire ones.

As for what’s next for Lil Durk, his trail on racketeering and firearm-related charges will begin on October 5 of this year, if everything goes according to the current schedule. The court previously severed these charges from the Los Angeles murder-for-hire case. They reportedly relate to a 2022 Chicago murder and a 2019 Atlanta shooting, and prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to clash over bond possibilities ahead of October.

Elsewhere, hip-hop is reacting to Lil Durk’s trial in celebratory and dismissive ways, with allies like Young Thug and enemies like 6ix9ine having a field day in either direction. It’s been a long road to get to this point, and though it’s not over yet, this was a massive win for Durk. We will see if he finds freedom soon or if the upcoming trial yields punishment.

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Release Date: September 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

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