Release Date: May 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: PLANET FROG

Quotable Lyrics from Peppers

The wind cry Mary on the daily
Never compare me to these cans of beef
My ancestors prepared me to shift the 911 manually (Uh-huh)
Whether right-handed or left-handedly (Yep)

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This was certainly the case over the weekend as Drake was spotted filming what appeared to be a music video in Toronto. He could be seen on the back of a moving flatbed truck, adorned in a cozy, ICEMAN-inspired outfit. This has subsequently led to speculation that a new single could be coming soon. After all, it would make sense for Drake to drop something before the release of his album.

Earlier this week, there were rumblings on social media that Drake was gearing up to record a music video at the CN Tower. The CN Tower is one of the biggest landmarks in Toronto, so it would only make sense for the artist to film there.

Well, new footage is being circulated by Kurrco, and it is giving credence to the idea that Drake has been hanging around the infamous Toronto building.

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Drake Prepares ICEMAN

In the footage above, you can clearly see a silhouette moving around the tower’s upper floors. This kind of scene is quite rare. Consequently, the theory is that the silhouette is Drake, and that this is all part of his latest video shoot.

Drake has been preparing for the release of ICEMAN for quite some time. His ice sculpture from a few weeks ago led to his release date announcement. Furthermore, he has updated the Drake-Related website to contain references to ICEMAN.

This is all very exciting for fans of the Canadian megastar, who has not dropped a solo album since 2023’s For All The Dogs. This will also be Drake’s first solo project since the beef with Kendrick Lamar. Needless to say, this could very well be the most important album of the artist’s career.

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Brunson scored 30 points en route to a comfortable Knicks win, but the icy blue Kobe 3 Low on his feet was equally hard to ignore. The Knicks are rolling right now, and Brunson keeps showing up with another exclusive pair to match the moment.

On his podcast with teammate Josh Hart, Brunson previously hinted that he had “one more” PE to debut during the playoffs. Whether this icy pair was the one he was referring to is unclear which means there could still be more coming.

Brunson has essentially become Nike’s most important active Kobe athlete. He turned down a signature shoe specifically to stay in Kobe’s line, and Nike has rewarded that loyalty with a steady stream of exclusive colorways. His “Statue of Liberty” Kobe 6 eventually hit retail and sold out quickly, so there’s already hope this icy Kobe 3 Low follows the same path.

For now, it’s a playoff PE built for MSG and Brunson and the Knicks are showing no signs of stopping.

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Jalen Brunson’s Kobe 3s

The Jalen Brunson Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Ice Blue” PE features an icy gradient across the upper, starting with an ocean blue at the toe that gradually fades to translucent teal and then white toward the heel.

Matching aqua laces and a translucent outsole keep the frozen theme consistent from top to bottom, while deep blue Kobe branding appears on the tongue and heel for contrast. Theatmolded pattern that defines the Kobe 3 Low’s upper runs throughout, giving the shoe its signature texture.

The colorway calls back to Brunson’s “Statue of Liberty” Kobe 6, sharing similar turquoise tones while centering the gradient effect more aggressively across the whole shoe. No retail release has been confirmed yet.

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He has been in the news for a plethora of financial and relationship issues. In fact, he has since pivoted to the world of live streaming. Live streaming in 2026 has become a cesspool. While you still have your legacy guys like ImDontai, Kai Cenat, and YourRAGE, others only exist to invade the algorithm. Unfortunately, Broner has taken the latter path.

Just last week, the former boxer went viral for making numerous women uncomfortable while live. He would follow up rejection with bizarre and threatening rants. Fans remarked just how frightened the women appeared to be. On Tuesday night, Broner scared another woman after demanding she pay an alleged $500 debt.

Broner’s ex-wife, Arie Nicole, saw clips from the live stream on social media, and decided to take action. She donated $3 to the stream, and hit Broner with a reality check in the process.

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Adrien Broner Gets A Reality Check

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In the clip above, Arie Nicole tells Broner that he is making women uncomfortable, and that it needs to stop. She also urged him to stop drinking and to “handle his liquor.” Arie Nicole also made sure to mention that Broner’s behavior could have a negative impact on their daughter.

Arie Nicole closed out the message by telling Broner that he is the “worst thing” to come into her life. Broner seemed to shrug off the messages, although there is no denying that the reality check caught people’s attention.

If one thing is for certain, it is that live streaming has become a net-negative for a lot of celebrities.

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Release Date: May 6

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Mastiff

1. Hollowed bricks
2. Blueprint ft. Apolloscase
3. Dialect
4. Hoodrich
5. Monetize
6. Down To Earth

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The plea deal comes almost two years after a September 2024 arrest in which Longway was accused of trafficking drugs through his studio. According to prosecutors, it was also alleged that Longway was storing an array of firearms in both his home and studio.

At the time of Longway’s arrest, many of his assets were seized, including a plethora of jewelry pieces. This included chains, pendants, bracelets, watches, and more. Typically, the feds will auction off these pieces after some time has passed, and the case has progressed.

With Longway agreeing to a plea deal, the feds have started the process of auctioning off his jewelry. As you can see below, some of the prices are starting to make their way to social media.

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Peewee Longway Jewelry Auction

At the time of writing this, there are some “tested” pieces going for thousands of dollars. For instance, a “Longway Longway” pendant is going for $11,500. Meanwhile, a “diamond simulant” MPA pendant is only going for $30. One of the more intricate pendants in the auction has a highest bid of around $7,000.

There are currently a plethora of other pieces up for auction. Some of these pieces are tied to other cases that have nothing to do with Peewee Longway. Usually, the government will do these auctions in bulk.

Overall, it remains unclear whether or not Longway will be able to buy some of these pieces back when he is released from prison. At this time, it is expected that he will receive a sentence ranging from 10 to 14 years.

He will officially be sentenced this summer, on July 9.

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Blueface has taken all of this in stride. Meanwhile, the artist has not been seen with his most recent child, Chrisean Jr. Rock has received widespread criticism for the way in which she has parented Chrisean Jr. over the past couple of years. Some have even speculated that the child has a disability. Blueface’s mom, Karlissa Saffold, has perpetuated this discourse online.

In fact, Blueface has been claiming that Chrisean Jr. is not his son. Instead, he believes the baby belongs to Chrisean’s ex, who recently passed away. During an appearance on The Jason Lee Show, Blue doubled down on the claim that the child isn’t his.

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Blueface Won’t Claim Chrisean Jr.

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Subsequently, Blueface went on to accuse Chrisean of trying to get him robbed. He says this happened very early on in their relationship, and it made him realize that Rock is a “set-up artist.”

Jason Lee eventually asked Blueface about why he stayed in the relationship. The rapper went on to say that the money was well worth the sacrifice. Their reality TV prospects were at an all-time high, and it made financial sense to stay together. It’s quite the admission, although not a surprising one when you consider everything that has happened over the last few years.

The interview with Lee, which aired on BET, dove into a plethora of topics. For instance, the two touched on Blue’s recent stint in jail, as well as his current relationship status. You can watch the entire interview below.

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On Tuesday, Brown continued the rollout for his project by unveiling the features list. This list has turned out to be quite controversial, for a few reasons. Firstly, the features themselves are as follows: NBA YoungBoy, Bryson Tiller, Tank, Vybz Kartel, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye, and Fridayy.

Furthermore, Brown decided to use AI to reveal his features list. He did this through a vintage-style poster, as well as a black-and-white video that was clearly AI-generated.

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Chris Brown’s AI Features Reveal

The use of AI in artistic spaces has been a hot topic of debate as of late. Many feel as though AI has no business being in the same conversation as art. Not only is AI taking jobs away from creatives, but it also creates a soulless product that elicits static emotions.

If Chris Brown is using AI to promote his album, then there is a real fear that he could be using AI in the music itself. That would subsequently set a horrible precedent for not just R&B, but the music industry as a whole.

Social Media Reacts

On social media, music listeners found the irony in Brown’s poster, which says “A Night Of Soul” in large lettering. “The irony of “a night of soul” using soulless AI promo. This is a disgrace,” wrote Huffington Post Culture Reporter Njera Perkins. Her sentiments were echoed by many, demonstrating how the majority of people online are sick and tired of AI taking over everything in our lives.

Whether or not Chris Brown dials back on the AI heading into Friday is something that remains to be seen. However, it remains clear that the use of AI is increasingly becoming a line in the sand for listeners.

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Despite Budden’s exit from Complex, the former rapper remained friendly with Akademiks. For years, the two supported each other and gave each other props whenever necessary. However, in recent weeks, Ak has been making slick comments about Joe. For instance, he floated the conspiracy that Budden was being paid by TDE to big up Kendrick Lamar during the Drake beef.

On Tuesday, Ak and Budden went head to head on Complex’s hip-hop media power rankings list. Akademiks was at number one, and Budden was at number two. On his podcast, Budden was congratulatory of Akademiks. That said, he did have some questions pertaining to Ak’s recent comments, and whether the two are truly on good terms.

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Joe Budden Addresses Akademiks

“Ak I hear your lil streams n**** you want War? Like what’s up.. you tryna turn s*** up ? I gotta call my man to see what’s going on,” Budden said.

He eventually went on to say that this is probably just a work with ICEMAN on the way. Following the Drake and Kendrick beef, Budden understands that the ICEMAN hype has led to some embellishment from Drake’s camp.

For the most part, Budden was just joking about the “war” part. However, it would certainly be interesting to have Akademiks and Budden sit down to discuss ICEMAN when it officially drops later this month on May 15.

Akademiks has been hyping up this album for months, and everyone is curious to see if the album meets expectations. This could wind up being the biggest album of Drake’s career, and the hip-hop media space is bustling with anticipation.

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Just last month, cracks in the relationship began to materialize. Ramos was on social media taking aim at Carti, all while threatening to expose him. Eventually, she recanted her statements, and it appeared as though the two were on good terms again.

However, things took a turn for the worse this past week. Ramos had issued some cryptic messages on her Instagram story that seemed directly aimed at Carti. According to Kurrco, Ramos escalated the distance between her and the rapper by unfollowing him and removing all their photos together. It was one of those things you do when you are no longer with someone.

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Gio Ramos Unfollows Playboi Carti

At this time, neither Ramos nor Carti have issued official statements about the status of their relationship. Carti is someone who has consistently remained private, even if many of his relationships have been with public figures. His whole persona is to be mysterious, and announcing a breakup would directly go against that narrative.

As for Ramos, she has been much less shy about being transparent on social media. With the fans beginning to speculate about the end of the relationship, it remains to be seen if she will post an announcement or an explanation.

Meanwhile, Playboi Carti is set to headline Rolling Loud Orlando on Saturday, May 9, which is in just a few days from now. It is expected that Carti will mostly play songs from last year’s MUSIC. However, he has also been teasing an album called BABY BOI.

With that being said, there is always the potential for Carti to galvanize his fans by playing something unreleased.

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