On Wednesday, Akademiks took to X after finding out that Billboard ranked Jay-Z’s “Roots Picnic Freestyle” as the seventh-best song of the year so far. This subsequently led to a lengthy rant from Ak, who alleged Roc Nation was paying for narratives.

“And jay z has open investigation into smear Campaigns from fan pages and billboard gives that weak ass freestyle best hip hop song of the year? Yeah roc nation might have to crumble. All they doing is tryna lie to us..we have eyes and ears and a brain, jay z propaganda won’t work,” Akademiks wrote. “Roc nation finna pull a political alignment this year… they got all their puppets working hard . They calling any criticism “smear campaigns”. Do not be fooled. These ppl r evil.”

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DJ Akademiks Speaks His Mind

Subsequently, Akademiks accused Charlamagne of engaging in a propaganda campaign of sorts. Furthermore, he commended Joe Budden for not falling into the alleged trap.

“It hurt my heart watching my hip hop media idol Charlemagne spit roc nation talking points. I’m speechless. I was proud of Joe Budden tho at least he not on script even tho he def love him some hov. The rest of yall shills idc. Yall voices ain’t loud enough,” Ak concluded.

It seems like Akademiks’ new feud with Jay-Z and Roc Nation stems from their opposition to Drake. As we all know, Ak is good friends with Drake at this point, and he’s been going to bat for him since the rollout to ICEMAN.

Whether or not he can reconcile with Charlamagne is something that still remains to be seen.

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In the case of The Weeknd, tension between these two artists has been ongoing for a decade. They’ve had an on-again, off-again friendship, but these days, it is clear the two want nothing to do with one another.

These days, The Weeknd has remained fairly reclusive. He is on a hiatus as he figures out his next musical era. Drake, meanwhile, remains active on social media, especially as he embarks on an ICEMAN victory lap.

On Wednesday evening, he took to his Instagram story and posted an array of images. However, there was one photo in particular that felt like a dig at The Weeknd. As you will see below, he posted a photo of a woman in a pool with a large XO tattoo.

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Drake Gets Cryptic Again

Quite frankly, it is unclear what Drake was trying to say with this. We know that the artist is the king of subliminal messaging. Even if there is no meaning, he will do things to evoke a reaction. That said, we’re not so sure The Weeknd is going to ever publicly react to such a thing.

Interestingly, Drake would even want to post something like this, especially when you consider his success right now. ICEMAN has been the biggest album in the world for a month now. He continues to stack wins, and you’d think he wouldn’t need to do the petty stuff.

That said, his stanbase loves it when he does this kind of thing. It always seems to galvanize them, and the virality of this recent Instagram story proves that to be the case.

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Release Date: June 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Rihanna has accompanied him on the majority of these tour stops. It has proven to be a family affair, which is something that fans have certainly appreciated. However, recent comments made by Rocky on stage have certainly rubbed some the wrong way.

In the clip below, Rocky tells the crowd, “thank god y’all didn’t know me when I was single, I would’ve f*cked the sh*t out of you if you was pretty.” It was a bold comment to make, especially when you consider how he has had three children with Rihanna since those single days.

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A$AP Rocky With A Message

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Over on The Neighborhood Talk, this completely rubbed fans the wrong way. “Call me what you want but if I’m married to a billionaire I just wouldn’t be playing with my bag the way he does with Rihanna,” one person wrote. “She’s got all the kids she wanted. I’d tread lightly if I were him because she’s technically good now. If she doesn’t talk like this, neither should he. Seems like the men get overly confident at this point and start showing out. Saw the same thing with Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon,” said another.

Of course, no one on the internet knows how Rihanna actually feels about these comments. For all we know, she is cool with it and won’t have much to say about it. That said, there is always a chance that this may have caused some issues back at home.

Either way, the fans are showing out for the tour, and Rocky, at the very least, appears to be having a good time.

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B2K is known for tracks like “Bump, Bump, Bump,” “Girlfriend,” and “Gots Ta Be.” Meanwhile, Pretty Ricky has a solid catalog with the likes of “On the Hotline” and “Grind with Me.”

This past Spring, the two R&B groups performed on the “Boys 4 Life” tour, and this inspired some competitive spirit. Now, both sides are going to put their catalogs to the test, where fans will be able to vote on who had the bigger hits.

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How To Watch B2K Verzuz Pretty Ricky

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If you are looking to watch this latest Verzuz battle, you will be able to do so as of tonight, Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. PT/ 9:30 p.m. ET. There are two possibilities for streaming the event. You can either do so through Apple Music or you can head over to the Verzuz Instagram page. Meanwhile, Complex is where you will be able to vote on each round.

There are already debates online centered around who is going to win. Some feel as though Pretty Ricky made songs for the adults, while others feel like B2K was for the teenagers. However, there are certainly others who feel completely differently.

Whatever the case may be, the fans are going to win here. They get to relive some nostalgia, all while two incredible groups get their flowers on the big stage.

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Release Date: June 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: jubilee

Quotable Lyrics from 3 Wishes

Finna jump inside her pussy like a cannonball
I’m on Percocets and molly, just no Adderall (No Adderall, woah, woah)
Finna run two of my fingers on her camel toe (Her camel toe, woah-woah)
Bought her Van Cleef and Chanel because I like this ho (Let’s get it, let’s get it)

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Release Date: June 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Big Dipper

When you see me on the play, kiss me thru the phone (Brr)
It ain’t even on a sneak, it’s just not for socials
I should make it rain on you, when you got them clothes on (Ayy)
Tatt my name on it, i’ll take you global (I’ll take you)

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Release Date: June 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Still Spillin

Quotable Lyrics from JD

I’m rich, I hop in the whip, get shit, we gone, huh
Knockin’ shit off, ping pong, huh, beat on my chest, King Kong
Beggin’ lil bitch, be gone, got a new check, we on
We not havin’ TEC, we Glock with switch on the back, do hits, we gone, huh

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The standout piece is a pink shirt with “WHY HATE?” printed across the front in yellow. On the back, “LIL B FOR SUPREME” appears in shimmering silver lettering. That phrase has followed Lil B for years, tied closely to his “Based God” identity.

The shirt is part of an eight piece collection released for the season. Skate artist Sean Cliver contributed a piece featuring his cartoon dog artwork in studded leather gear. Another shirt reimagines Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with Supreme branding.

A separate design nods to the 1990 documentary “Paris Is Burning,” which covered New York ballroom culture. Artist Myles Underwood also contributed designs, alongside pieces featuring skunks and gothic lettering.

Supreme has a long history of building shirts around cultural touchpoints like this. Music, film, and underground figures all show up regularly across past collections. Lil B’s featurre follows that same pattern closely.

For longtime fans, seeing the phrase land on a Supreme shirt feels fitting. It takes a message tied to one specific era and puts it in front of a much wider audience.

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Supreme x Lil B

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Lil B built his following through a style that didn’t always click with everyone right away. His music leaned experimental, and his persona was easy to misunderstand at first.

Still, the “Based God” mindset around positivity and acceptance found real staying power over time. “Why Hate?” became one of the clearest summaries of that message. Putting it on a Supreme shirt gives it a new audience outside his original fanbase.

Supreme has built a similar reputation around turning niche references into wearable pieces. Wearing one of their shirts has often meant signaling familiarity with something specific, not just a logo. That’s part of why pairing the two makes sense here.

Releasing a new song alongside the shirt adds another layer to the collaboration. It turns a simple clothing drop into something a little more complete.

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Further, court documents state, “Mr. Hatch appears before the Court on serious allegation involving a violent offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. As such, his overall adjustment to supervision is considered poor.” It seems that Boosie faces 18-24 months in prison if this progresses, with the judge denying a request to issue a bench warrant just yet. After the news circulated, Boosie took to social media to lament over the case.

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Boosie Shares His Side Of The Story

Over on X, Boosie fired off a lengthy statement, saying he had permission to travel.

“Just talked to my PO n he found the email for me to travel to Houston. He said it was at the bottom of the paper under the flights n he overlooked it,” the rapper wrote, adding that his probation officer claimed it would not count as a violation. “I’ve had over 50 shows since being on paper and I’ve went through the right process to notify my PO on every show.”

Boosie added that his drug tests have been “crystal clean” because he’s not “stupid” enough to mess up his life. “My probation officer has been fair to me throughout this process. It’s people over him who have problems with me.” According to the rapper, he was asked to sign documents giving them permission to record their conversations, and he said, “hell no.” He also claimed he completed “several hours of community service” and is “doing great on federal probation.”

Then Boosie provided proof that he had been given permission to travel to Houston. Take a look at it all below.

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