INSANE SNEAKER reports that the Air Jordan 11 Low “UNC” will be releasing on April 18th, 2026.

The Jordan 11 Low in a Carolina Blue colorway is exactly the kind of release that moves the entire sneaker conversation. This is shaping up to be one of the biggest Jordan drops of the first half of 2026.

The University of North Carolina connection gives this shoe instant cultural weight. Jordan Brand and UNC have one of the most storied relationships in all of sports.

Michael Jordan himself wore Carolina Blue throughout his college career at Chapel Hill. Every UNC Jordan release carries that legacy directly into the design.

The low-top silhouette makes the Jordan 11 feel more wearable and versatile than ever. It keeps the iconic patent leather mudguard that the 11 is known for. The powder blue tones across the upper are clean and immediately recognizable.

White and icy blue accents round out the color story perfectly. Family sizing means parents and kids can match on this one together. That alone tends to drive significant demand on release day.

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Air Jordan 11 Low “UNC” Retail Price

The Air Jordan 11 Low “UNC” is one of those releases that appeals to sneakerheads and casual buyers equally. Further the shoe features the Jordan 11’s signature patent leather mudguard rendered in a rich Carolina Blue tone.

Also a soft powder blue textile upper sits above it, keeping the look light and fresh. White laces and a clean icy translucent outsole finish the design with familiar Jordan 11 elegance. The low-top cut makes it significantly easier to style than the high version, opening it up to a wider audience.

UNC colorways on the Jordan 11 have historically performed extremely well at retail and on the resale market. This April release is set up to follow that same pattern. Also the retail price of these will be $150 when they drop.

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Maino, unfortunately, has been on the receiving end of 50 Cent’s wrath, and that’s a major turning point in their relationship. As much as people accuse 50 Cent of singlehandedly ruining the unity in New York City, he extended a hand to Maino early to help with his career. However, the recent rift between 50 Cent and the Let’s Rap About It podcast has led to friction between the two as of late.

Of course, 50 Cent isn’t one to take his foot off the gas when he has to troll. Even after that feud died down a bit, Maino came through with a new diss track this month targeting 50. Then, he chimed in on the matter, questioning whether 50 Cent’s reputation is only solid in his music. Below, we’re briefly breaking down the issues between 50 Cent and Maino and how their relationship has developed over the years.

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A Mutual Respect

Maino’s rise in the mid-2000s is largely defined by the success of “Hi Hater,” though he never managed to have another single that gained as much airplay. However, it was around the time he broke out that he struck a relationship of sorts with 50 Cent. Maino gives 50 Cent credit for helping him land a record deal with Atlantic Records, especially since Fif had a lot of associates who grew up with Maino as well. Ultimately, they remained cordial, and things were positive between the two up until the end of 2025.

The Breaking Point

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By now, we all know how petty 50 Cent can be, and there’s no better example of this than with the release of his Netflix documentary surrounding the allegations against Diddy. Interestingly enough, the documentary also boasts an appearance from Jim Jones, who was seen hanging out with the Bad Boy founder days before his arrest. However, on the Let’s Talk About It podcast in December, Jones, Maino, Dave East, and Fabolous shared their thoughts on the doc, suggesting it’s more like a mockumentary, among other things. Though Jones was undoubtedly the most upfront about his feelings toward 50 Cent’s Netflix project, everyone else managed to catch heat as well. Maino, specifically, stated that his comments weren’t directed at Fif per se. 50 Cent immediately targeted Jones and Maino, claiming that they’re squatters who owe six figures in rent for the studio where they film their podcast.

In response, Maino fired back with some restraint, acknowledging Fif’s help in his career even if he was getting roasted. “Meet Killer Curly Ladies & Gentlemen,” his caption began. “He Helped Me Get My Record Deal Before So Imma Always Be Grateful, So It’s Gone Hurt Me To Drag This N***a To Hell! F*ck Is The Problem Curtis? What Has Your G Unit G- String In a Bunch N***a? Is It The B*tch Or The Diabetes? But Let’s Rap About It!!! @letsrapaboutitpodcast.” Even though Maino acknowledged the promotional benefits of beefing with 50, things continued to bubble for the rest of 2025, with the podcast hosts releasing a song containing some shots toward the Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ legend.

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The Feud Simmers

Although they continued to trade some shots, things were largely calm between the two parties. 50 Cent found himself in new feuds, while the Let’s Rap About It podcast continued to gain steam. In an episode, they downplayed that there’s a lack of unity in New York’s rap scene, especially since there haven’t been any more exchanges with Fif since their freestyle.

During an appearance on Way Up With Angela Yee, Maino finally addressed the whole thing about the rent owed at their podcast studio and said that 50 Cent was capping. This comes after 50 Cent shared audio of the supposed landlord claiming that he’s owed plenty of money for rent. However, Maino said that Jim Jones has a five-year lease on the building that he’s using every single day.

Diss Songs Fired Off

Although we’re typically used to 50 Cent keeping his feuds on social media these days, it seems that the string of feuds he’s revived this year inspired him to get back into the booth. Last week, 50 Cent shared an AI music video for his song “No More Tricks, No More Tries” featuring Max B—someone that Jim Jones has historically had issues with. The video itself was more disrespectful than the song itself, but either way, it led to a response from Maino, who released “Bleed Like Us” afterward. In the song, he goes after 50 for domestic abuse allegations, among other things. Then, he doubled back with “The Algorithm,” which largely disses every other rap media personality. Some interpreted it as a diss toward 50 Cent as well, which Maino later denied.

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Maino Explains Grievances

The feud ultimately turned into Maino downplaying much of 50 Cent’s persona, citing Fif’s issues with Jimmy Henchman. He reiterated this during an episode of his podcast. “I respect you as a businessman, I respect you as a man, and I respect you for what you’ve done for n***as,” he explained. “But I don’t know nothing about no gangster sh*t. I don’t know nothing about that. I’m a n***a that you’ve got to show me that.”

In that same episode, Maino also admitted that the reason his relationship with 50 Cent is now strained is because of Jim Jones. “The relationship I had with you deteriorated the relationship I had with him,” Maino explained to Jones. When Jones pushed back on why he’s involved, Maino said, “Because that was the beginning and the ending of my relationship with him.” Maino then added that Jones’ post on Melly Matrix, and the support that Maino showed on that particular post, spurred tension between him and 50.

The chances of 50 Cent shooting back any more responses seem unlikely for now. After all, he has a mountain of other feuds to address that seem a touch more pressing, including Papoose, Young Buck, and T.I., among others. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates regarding 50 Cent and Maino.

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Their playful rivalry continued at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Obama joked that he had worn Edwards out the day before. The new video essentially squashes the beef with a series of friendly challenges. Basketball, ping pong, and Connect Four were all on the agenda.

Edwards showed up to the shoot rocking the Adidas Adistar Control 5 on his feet. The bright green colorway was impossible to miss against his all-black hoodie and grey sweats. For a casual backyard basketball session, the shoe choice was a serious flex. Ant has never been one to show up anywhere without a statement pair on.

The ad wraps up with both of them relaxing poolside and teasing a future rematch. Obama announced the next competition would take place at the Presidential Center itself. The center is set to open to the public on June 19, 2026. The campaign turned a community milestone into one of the year’s most viral sports moments.

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Anthony Edwards x Barack Obama Ad

The Adidas Adistar Control 5 that Anthony Edwards wore is a head-turning colorway built around a bright lime green base. The shoe features a chunky honeycomb-textured mesh upper that gives it a unique, almost reptilian surface quality.

Pink Three Stripes run along the side panel, adding a pop of contrast against all that green. A cartoon pig character patch sits on the tongue, giving the shoe a playful, collectible feel. The thick, cushioned midsole adds height and presence, making the silhouette hard to ignore.

Edwards paired them with a relaxed black hoodie and grey sweats, letting the shoes do all the talking. It was a perfect casual flex for one of the year’s most viral NBA moments.

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Needless to say, social media users are pumped, and they’re making their thoughts known on Twitter/X. “Lucki with an actual album rollout and a cinematic cover art is not something I had on my 2026 bingo card. May 15th can not come fast enough,” one supporter writes. “This bout to be his best one,” another claims. Someone else simply says, “We will be listening.”

Drugs R Bad will follow Lucki’s fourth studio album GEMINI!, which he dropped in June of 2024. It will also follow various singles he’s released over the past year or so, including “Diamond Stitching,” “Not So Virgo Of You,” “Free Mr. Banks,” and more.

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Is LUCKI Sober?

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LUCKI first announced Drugs R Bad last March. During an interview with Kids Take Over in June, he revealed why he landed on the title he did.

“Cause drugs are bad, and you can’t say I’m glorifying it if I’m telling you drugs are bad,” he explained at the time. “They be like, ‘He’s still doing drugs,’ Like, n***a, […] I didn’t say I was a f*cking role model. You don’t have to do what I’m doing, I’m not LeBron James, like, just take care of your family.”

LUCKI also opened up about his substance abuse issues during a 2023 appearance on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast, revealing that he was in recovery from a pill addiction. “I thought I’d never stop popping pills, but I stopped popping pills,” he shared. “But lean, though? Pills don’t taste good, lean taste good. […] We used to be [wild], gang.”

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When the topic of her love life came up, Doja confirmed that she’s still a “serial dater,” as she’s said in the past. “I’m 30, so I’m ovulating and horny,” she remarked. As for who she is currently dating, she didn’t reveal any specifics. Instead, she hinted that she’s planning to fly him out while on his tour.

“I love when they leave,” she said of the relationship, noting that that’s healthy. “This is what therapy has done for me. It’s allowed me to be away and be at peace without being like, ‘I need tarot cards. I need an answer. Text me.’ I don’t do any of that anymore. It’s very nice.” Doja was most recently linked to actor Joseph Quinn.

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Doja Cat’s “Tour Ma Vie World Tour”

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Doja Cat is performing on her Tour Ma Vie World Tour, which kicked off back in November and will run until December 2026. It is in support of her fifth studio album, Vie. She’s currently overseas, with her next show being in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday night. She’ll continue performing abroad until June, when she’s scheduled to take the summer off before kicking off a North American leg of the tour in October.

“We’ve got a lot of fun ideas that I can’t spoil at the moment,” Doja told Vogue while discussing the tour. “I think because I’ve already dealt with embarrassment for so long, it’s become my best friend. And so anytime I can utilize an embarrassing moment, whether it be intentional or not, it’s just an opportunity.”

Doja also hinted at having plans in store for music. Although she didn’t go into specifics, she described it as sounding “bubbly” and “futuristic.”

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“I have personally had to call the police on him 3 times in a barely 14-month marriage,” she alleged. “Everyone around me told me, ‘You made a commitment through sickness and health.’ And hat played with my mind after I filed for divorce at 6 months. I came back because, honestly, I tried to listen to the married people around me who said it was too soon to walk away. But now look what I’ve gotten myself into.”

Shortly after the bombshell allegations were made, Howard filed for divorce, claiming the marriage was “irretrievably broken.” He later addressed the cocaine allegations in a brief message on Snapchat. “Never done coke in my life,” he wrote. “Yall will believe everything yall see on the internet lol.”

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Dwight & Amber Howard Divorce

Now, bodycam footage shared by TMZ Sports shows the exes speaking with police after an argument. Amber tells an officer that the athlete allegedly locked her out of their house, and that it’s something he’s done before.

She also claimed to be financially dependent on Howard. According to her, he told her he no longer wanted her to be on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. When asked if she had any money saved up, she said, “I don’t yet.”

Amber went on to claim that the two of them had just landed their first TV show together, and that they had previously planned to go to Los Angeles the next day for it. She added, however, that he called the whole thing off in an email without consulting her first. Apparently, they were set to receive $1 million each for the show, meaning the unexpected cancellation was a major financial loss for her.

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When Roc Nation shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), fans in the replies were thrilled. “Thank you, Baby Jesus!!! I did not want to take my old ass to a festival. I am staying tuned!” one user wrote. Another added: “Wait, these two separate concerts for two separate albums. He playing big games!” The company ended the post by telling fans to “stay tuned” for more information. They have yet to confirm further details about ticket sales.

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Is Jay-Z Working On A New Album?

It remains unclear if Jay-Z is actually working on a new album, but rumors have been swirling about the idea more and more as of late. Back in September, Cash Cobain told Billboard Unfiltered Live that he’s heard the legendary rapper has been working on new music. “I heard Jay-Z about to drop some s—t. That’s what I heard,” he said at the time. “That’s about to shake the world.” When the comments went viral, he took to X to clarify that he spoke with Jay and the rumors aren’t true. “When I was on the phone with Hov he said that he is absolutely not dropping an album,” Cash wrote.

Fans started to circulate the rumors once again on Tuesday after Roots Picnic announced that he’ll be a headliner at this year’s event. For now, Jay’s return to live performances appears to simply be a way of celebrating Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.

Jay-Z released his last album, 4:44, back in 2017. It debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 262,000 album units earned in the first week.

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Fans in the comments section have been having mixed reactions to the trolling. “Don’t be disrespectful,” one user wrote. Another remarked: “The old Shyne back.”

Ray J issued a stern warning to Shyne, Ma$e, and Cam’ron in a video on Instagram after the episode aired. “Keep my sister’s name out of your mouth, and if not, I’m gonna slap the f*cking daylights out of you when I see you,” he warned. “One thing n****s ain’t gonna do is talk sh*t about my sister without me going back on these big head ass n****s. Shyne, Ma$e, and Cam. I don’t know, I never had a problem with them, but I saw some sh*t today where they gotta know that a n***a gonna come back strong and say some sh*t because a n***a is not gonna let a n***a say anything and laugh and giggle and joke about a n***a’s sister without me going big.”

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Shyne & Ma$e’s Relationships With Brandy

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During the interview, Cam’ron brought up Brandy and asked Shyne and Ma$e to address each of their relationships with her and the rumored overlap. “I was special. He came in and wanted to be special too, so I had to let him be special,” Ma$e joked.

Shyne added: “No lies told. He was Shaq, he was the champion, he was the MVP. I was Kobe, no pun intended, because they said Kobe was a special friend of Brandy’s as well, but I was coming out of high school on the championship team, and he was the superstar, but I definitely did want to be special.”

Getting more serious, Shyne explained that Brandy was his “dream girl,” but he had no idea about her relationship with Ma$e. Eventually, one of their mutual friends clued them in on the situation.

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While on the stand, Walters discussed the pain Afroman’s antics have caused him. At one point, an attorney asks him to confirm that the allegation about his wife is false, which Walters admits he’s unsure about. “You don’t know if you’re wifes cheating on you or not?” the lawyer asks, to which Walters replies, “You wanna go there? I’ve been with that woman since middle school. I would hope she wouldn’t, but you know what, once somebody puts it out there, for their fun and entertainment, it’s out there, and it’s a problem.”

The video of Walters on the stand isn’t the only clip from the hearing that is going viral on social media. At another point, Adams County Deputy Sheriff Lisa Phillips broke down into tears while watching a video Afroman made titled, “Licc’em Low Lisa.”

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Afroman’s Defamation Trial

Afroman also defended himself on the stand on Tuesday. “All of this is their fault,” Afroman said of the case. “If they hadn’t wrongly raided my house, there would be no lawsuit, I would not know their names, they wouldn’t be on my home surveillance system, and there would be no songs … my money would still be intact.”

Afroman previously explained the reasoning for his trolling during an interview with NPR back in 2023. “I asked myself, as a powerless Black man in America, what can I do to the cops that kicked my door in, tried to kill me in front of my kids, stole my money and disconnected my cameras?” he told the outlet. “And the only thing I could come up with was make a funny rap song about them and make some money, use the money to pay for the damages they did and move on.”

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“I respect you as a businessman, I respect you as a man, and I respect you for what you’ve done for n***as,” he explained. “But I don’t know nothing about no gangster sh*t. I don’t know nothing about that. I’m a n***a that you’ve got to show me that.”

Maino said something similar during a recent interview with VladTV. At one point in the interview, he questioned Vlad’s claim that 50 had “real, serious street beef with a lot of very serious guys.”

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Maino 50 Cent Diss Track

Their feud was ignited in December after Maino and his podcast co-hosts shared their unfiltered takes on Fif’s Diddy docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Jim Jones dubbed it a “mockumentary,” prompting a fiery response.

The mogul proceeded to accuse the podcasters of owing thousands in back rent on their podcast studio. He even shared security footage of Jones trying to bust down a door after the locks were allegedly changed. The back and forth went on for a while. Earlier this month, Maino went after 50 Cent in a scathing diss track called “Bleed Like Us.”

“Be careful when you come at me, n***a, you couldn’t humble me / Why the ones you beef with end up in fed custody? / 50 ways to catch a killer, is that your energy? / Only Black men, no white men, is your enemy?” he raps. “Only white kids in the ‘burbs thought you was gangsta / We f*cked with you ’cause of your story, thought you was like us / Just to find out this whole time you was the wanksta.”

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