“You had a very strong opinion on, ‘Yo, this is my culture, too,'” Emanny remarked, as caught by CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE on Twitter. “‘We also helped build it.’ Do you feel like there was any point where you were wrong in what you represented?”

“Are you crazy? This is a no-brainer,” Joey Crack expressed. “I grew up in hip-hop, where they invented hip-hop. Guys, I don’t know if you can fathom that I’m from the block that invented hip-hop. Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash… The girls who used to babysit me, they invented, ‘Let me hear you say, oooo!’ That’s Grandmaster Flash. I grew up with Melle Mel right outside the window playing basketball. Why do I got to keep explaining this to these n***as? I’m there from hip-hop…”

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Fat Joe On The Joe Budden Podcast

“My brother used to carry the crates of vinyl from Grandmaster Flash,” he continued. “And when they said all that s**t and they kept doing all this weird s**t, I think it was Melle Mel who finally did an interview and was like, ‘Yo, Joey’s from here. I don’t know what y’all talking about.’ That was that. N***as ran to the mountaintops after. I don’t understand. I was there. And so somebody’s like, ‘Fat Joe’s so opinionated.’ And you’re going to start fabricating some s**t. You think I’m not going to defend what I know to be true? Us in the Bronx, and especially where I grew up… I grew up in Black… No, I am Black. Fat Joe is the Blackest n***a you ever seen in your life. Go look it up.”

Elsewhere, Fat Joe is commenting on hip-hop’s latest stories, including calling the trials of Keefe D and Lil Durk “s**t-shows.”

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While there are a few different factors and interpretations to consider here, the venue’s official website indicates all tickets on their platform are sold out. However, on Ticketmaster, it indicates “low availability” and “limited availability” for two separate events. But as of writing this article, clicking on the page leads to a message indicating tickets are not available. Maybe that’s the result of not being able to buy so close to the start time or a lack of updating the landing page.

Either way, folks can still find secondhand tickets via other sites, and tomorrow’s (Saturday, September 5) show still has tickets available on both platforms. Of course, some fans will quickly claim a sell-out, whereas others will express more skepticism. Either way, THE RODEO CHITLIN CIRCUIT on Twitter caught a video of the venue right before Hov will appear, and it looks packed.

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Jay-Z’s London Concert

Most of these conversations around selling out shows relate to plenty of criticism against Jay-Z these days. Some folks are Drake supporters, others are Dame Dash sympathizers, and others are just not very excited about the Brooklyn MC having this 2026 run.

In any case, those ready for this show are wondering what special surprises will be in store. Maybe there will be more special guests comparable to the Yankee Stadium concerts, or special performances of previous material. Folks waiting on a Jay-Z album, however, will probably not get good news anytime soon.

When Jay and Roc Nation announced a listening event livestream, many folks hoped they would hear previews of new Hov music. But this wasn’t the case, so the mythical next album from the Roc’s mogul is still up in the air. For the optimists, maybe this first London show will hold a new hint or moment that will captivate die-hards.

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For those unaware, the singer was part of an advertisement campaign for the AI music platform. In a video, she seems to praise the platform and speak on interest in learning more. But it turns out this was all a misunderstanding. Blige did not approve of the ad, and Suno told Variety that they made the deal with someone who falsely claimed to be her representative.

“Ms. Blige is an icon who we all deeply admire,” a company representative reportedly stated. “Ever since she broke onto the scene with ‘What’s the 411,’ ‘No More Drama,’ ‘The Breakthrough,’ ‘Growing Pains,’ etc., she hasn’t stopped innovating. That’s why we wanted to work with her. We entered into a business deal with someone who presented themselves as Ms. Blige’s official representative. As soon as we learned this was not the case, and that Ms. Blige was uncomfortable, we terminated the advertising campaign.”

A (real) representative for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul reportedly had no further comment when contacted by Variety. We will see if Mary J. Blige issues a more direct statement or clarification about all of this.

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Mary J. Blige’s Suno Ad

Elsewhere, Suno has caught flack from other artists, including a scathing condemnation from SZA. “lonno who needs to hear this but diplo has equity in suno and is actively attempting to train it on the best and brightest black minds of writers and producers,” she wrote on social media. “We make up 13% of the American population yet influence the world w our sound and perspective. I AINT HEARD A WHITE AI SONG YET…We have no protection in legislature medical or creative. The easiest to steal from.”

The major labels are also catching flack for their investments in AI. UMG, Warner, and Sony put millions upon millions into Stability AI, seeking to build reproductive models around these labels’ catalogs.

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“YES ITS TRUE FLIP WAS K!LLED LAST NITE IN A HIT & RUN ANYONE WITH ANY INFO HIT THE DM……” the post stated. “ALSO HE WILL GET A MURAL PAINTED ON BROADWAY SOON ANYONE WANTS TO DONATE HIT DM OR ANYONE WANTS TO SEND PAINTINGS OR ETC MESSAGE ME. SPAM DA [wheelchair emoji] FOR MA BOY!!!!”

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Gunn also took to his Instagram to pay tribute to his late friend. He included various videos of Flip, his appearance on the 10 cover art, various pictures and paintings of him, and his appearance in the “Super Kick Party” music video from 10.

“REST UP HOMIE,” the rapper captioned his post. “THE LEGEND EASTSIDE FLIP. WE MADE HISTORY!!!!!!! TOO RAW FOR TELEVISION. #GXFR #BUFFALOKIDS #LEGEND #RIPCLAIRE.” Others like Denzel Curry paid their tributes in Gunn’s comments section.

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RIP Eastside Flip

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Eastside Flip was a well-known and beloved community member and freestyler of Buffalo’s East Side, specifically around Broadway-Fillmore. Westside Gunn had spoken out about Eastside Flip’s struggles in the past, such as an overdose that nearly took his life. He also defended Flip against critics of his drug use and addiction, arguing addiction is a much more complicated situation than many folks believe.

Another fixture of Griselda’s affiliates and close friends from Buffalo, Claire Gomez, also sadly passed away three years ago due to a vehicular accident. She’s on the iconic cover of Griselda’s WWCD.

Eastside Flip was also on Westside Gunn’s 12 album and appeared in various other projects, videos, and other bits of Griselda history. Our prayers and condolences go out to everyone affected by this tragic loss.

Flip represents one of the most unique things about Griselda’s presentation to the world and their focus. It’s not about big-name collaborations or escaping what birthed you, but rather protecting and connecting with those who were there before all the fame, and who maintain stronger bonds with their neighbors and fellow humans.
Rest In Peace Eastside Flip.

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For those unaware, the rage-adjacent artist has also collaborated with Trav’s ex Kylie Jenner recently, which some fans believe may be another factor. The buzzing new track contains lines like “I’ma put out that flame, it’s f***ing lame, going out sad” and “I don’t f**k with Flame, not a lot to say, if I saw a candle, I’d shush it.”

Yeat previously appeared on JACKBOYS 2, but the removal of the Sheck Wes collab “TRIP OUT” may have nothing to do with this most recent flare-up, as it happened well before. We will have to wait and see if any additional information or context emerges from both artists. In any case, this could go away without a fuss or elicit a response from the Houston superstar.

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Yeat’s Travis Scott Diss

As for the contents of the diss itself, there’s not much to write home about. “On Nothing” itself is a noisy and hard-hitting cut that’s well within Yeat’s style, and much of the lyrics are pretty general. But beyond standard disses, there are allusions to staying on people’s minds, not messing with lames, and a particularly scathing line: “What more can I say? You do what they tell you to say, you a motherf***ing puppet.”

To be clear, it hasn’t been explicitly confirmed if Travis was the mystery artist who allegedly requested Yeat’s removal on “Eaters.” We will have to wait and see if he addresses any of this or just lets it slide. After all, these aren’t two artists who fans typically think of when speculating on a potential lyrical back-and-forth. Maybe they will just let their careers and moves speak for themselves.

This is a far cry from Yeat teasing Travis Scott collabs in 2023. Now, it’s two generations of spacey and energetic hip-hop at odds.

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Release Date: September 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from On Nothing

It’s too many fuckin’ lames tryna talk that I don’t fuck with
And no one entertainеd, none of that fame, I just make buckеts (Woo)
Ridin’ plain jane, pull up in tank, gun on me, bitch, I tuck it
I don’t fuck with Flame, not a lot to say, if I saw a candle, I’d shush it

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It’s expected to launch through SNKRS, A Ma Maniere, Social Status, APB, and Jaide. That’s the full spread of Whitaker Group retail doors. Select Jordan Brand accounts should carry it as well.

Early mockups show a mostly black leather upper throughout. Light blue hits the wing eyelets and heel tabs. Dark pink lands on the Nike Air branding at the heel.

Brown fills in the tongue label for a subtle contrast point. Also black continues onto the midsole and most of the outsole. Gum detailing finishes things off underneath, tying the overall whole look together.

This marks the Whitaker Group’s next Air Jordan 4 project after years of work through A Ma Maniere. That boutique alone has released several AJ4 pairs already. This upcoming colorway looks like it’s taking a punchier direction than those past releases.

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The Whitaker Group x Air Jordan 4

A Ma Maniere has leaned on soft and muted colorways for its Air Jordan 4 drops. Think tones like Violet Ore, Dark Mocha, and Fossil Stone. This Whitaker Group version breaks from that pattern a little bit.

Black as a base isn’t new territory for the brand. Pairing it with light blue and dark pink accents is a different move. That combination gives the shoe more contrast than past Whitaker Group Jordan projects.

James Whitner has pushed hard to build the Whitaker Group name beyond just A Ma Maniere. Deals with adidas, New Balance, and PUMA have expanded that reach recently. Also this Air Jordan 4 looks like one of the group’s biggest swings yet under that umbrella.

Details are still early, so some elements could shift before release. For now, this colorway stands out as a real departure from the group’s usual styles.

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“Bow Wow got a wife in the strip club… Bow Wow is so jealous ’cause we was actually trying to look out for his h*e,” he remarked. “I swear to God, Bow Wow is a b***h, bro. He’s always been a b***h, even though I love that n***a…

“Ray, that’s how you feel about your little brother?” Bow said from a separate phone in the video, laughing. It seemed like the NPR Tiny Desk performer wasn’t taking this too seriously.

“This n***a tripping on a stripper that we was just trying to show love to,” Ray added. He also mentioned his beef with Blueface at one point, and Bow was trying to defend himself.

At press time, he hasn’t taken to social media to speak on this or explain anything that may have happened between them. It’s just a pretty bizarre interaction that seemed to amuse all parties involved, so we’ll see if there’s actually another story here.

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Ray J’s Bow Wow Rant

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Elsewhere, Bow Wow’s dealt with wild rants before, such as the infamous story from Orlando Brown about them allegedly having sexual relations. Bow denied this outright, but it has an ironic connection to Ray J in retrospect. Ray beat Orlando in a recent boxing match.

It seems like this rant could’ve all been in good fun, despite the language. But maybe this will devolve into a more contentious social media dynamic for fans to scrutinize. After all, it’s not like Ray or Bow are strangers to online antics and talking smack back.

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Release Date: September 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist from Still Here

1. Drama Kid
2. Lost It
3. Fell 4 It ft. Baby Money
4. Where U From ft. RJMrLA
5. Blind Somebody ft. Spank Nitti James
6. Beretta ft. Tadoe
7. Distraught ft. Joe Moses
8. F*ck Me ft. Rustah Jay & Xxtra
9. White Flag ft. Key Kinya
10. Bout That ft. Philthy Rich
11. Drip Drop ft. Heaven Marina
12. Pretty Bitches ft. Stiff Barbie
13. Bad Bitch Party ft. Luh Kel
14. Let You Know
15. Leave Me Alone ft. Joe Moses
16. Tired of the Hurt ft. Heembeezy

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It began with Asian Doll diving into some details about Vonnie’s relationship with the mother of one of King Von’s children. She alleged that Vonnie was sleeping with Von’s BM as she was pregnant with Von’s child, before claiming that Kayla B brought her to Von’s funeral. “The b*tch sitting on Vonnie lap at the funeral,” Asian Doll claimed. “You was letting your cousin f*ck your brother that died baby mama while she was pregnant with his baby, b*tch,” she continued.

Moreover, Asian Doll accused Kayla B and Vonnie of both stealing from King Von, including having stolen the late rapper’s hard drive. Ultimately, this led Kayla B to address Asian Doll and the allegations surrounding her finances, denying that she ever stole from King Von in the past. Kayla quickly dismissed Asian Doll as being broke and needing relevance from speaking on Lil Durk’s trial.

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Kayla B Claps Back

“I didn’t steal the hard drive, they gave me the hard drive,” she explained. “I admit that I took the hard drive… his momma got it back.”

Kayla also refuted Asian Doll’s claim about Vonnie attending Von’s funeral. “Talking about I brought somebody to the funeral. We drove from Chicago. Vonnie drove her,” Kayla said of Von’s BM. “They love blaming me for everything. How did I bring somebody–a grown-ass woman–to a funeral?”

Check the clips above and sound of with your thoughts in the comments below.

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