For those unaware, Miami had claimed she bit off her “Take Me To Chanel” snippet to make the single, although both tracks don’t have many similarities beyond the topic. Blackwell asked the South African artist about this, which she denied outright before explaining what happened.

“It’s funny because… When I saw [Miami’s] tweet, I was like, ‘I think this is about me,'” she expressed. “I remember we were in this room… [Miami] played, like, 20 songs. Months later, [a writer] sent me ‘Chanel.’ So she already made the vibes and the concept. She’s like, ‘Do you like this song?’ I was like, ‘Yeah!’ And it’s so long after. I’m not thinking about that. But I get it, because it’s happened to me before where I felt like, ‘Damn, I played this for someone. Why does this sound similar to my song?’ That kind of happens. So I get her. But no, that’s weird. I would never do that. Girl, do you think I’m trying to ruin my career?”

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Tyla Addresses Yung Miami’s “Chanel” Claims

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Tyla shouted Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” out, singing and dancing along to show there are no hard feelings and that she’s a big fan. She also called the former City Girl “cool,” making it clear there are no issues here.

We will see if Miami herself decides to respond to this in any way. Hopefully the two can link up and make a hit together. After all, great minds think alike, and they love Chanel, too.

Elsewhere, Tyla’s celebrating her new album A*POP and its recent release, whereas Yung Miami sadly pulled out of tour dates. Both of them had big moments to follow the “Chanel” controversy, so they might move on from it altogether now. Maybe it’s an opportunity to find common ground and collaborate.

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As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, the singer serenaded the woman, who goes by Kareema Divine online, as her wrists were tied to a pole. As he performed, he licked her arm, kissed her thigh, grinded on her, put her legs around his body, and caressed her neck.

The IG post also shared Divine’s TikTok video criticizing Diamond’s post about Breezy’s relationship drama, to which Brown responded to with “Indeed.” “You f***ing the brand up,” she remarked. “You not building the brand, you’re f***ing the brand up. But you want to be the CEO.”

Kareema Divine allegedly posted her outfit for the show on her Instagram Story, which matches the one in the concert video. At the concert, the two also had a very steamy moment on a bed. Although, to be clear, it still hasn’t been explicitly confirmed if these are the same person. It certainly seems like it, from what fans are interpreting.

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Chris Brown & Diamond’s Dispute

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For those unaware, Chris Brown and Diamond are in a custody battle. So this alleged invitation for Kareema Divine made fans raise their eyebrows. Some wonder if there is more tension between the former couple due to their legal dispute. As such, maybe he wanted to send a message, or this is more coincidental. After all, Divine has been a longtime Breezy fan.

Diamond also clashed with Kareema before this situation blew up. “Girl, bye,” she commented under one of Divine’s TikToks about her. “You don’t know s**t except what we allow you to see. I aired out their business bc thse lil b***hes is weird. That girl tried to be my friend soo bad only for me to find out she was sleeping with my BD. And don’t get me started about Christopher!”

We will see if Brown himself reacts to any of this speculation.

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For those unaware, the production company filed documents in court revealing Nicki’s alleged hotel alias and expenses. Earlier this week, 24/7 submitted a sworn statement from its CEO Michael John Davies Pryer and hotel receipts as evidence, alleging the defendants failed to reimburse the company for these and other expenses.

Per a new legal filing, Minaj’s lawyers Bruce Bieber and Hanoch Sheps accused 24/7 Productions of using “sensationalized tropes to depict Minaj as a spoiled and entitled rap star receiving unearned personal windfalls, rather than a key performer utilizing common event hospitality built into a corporate budget.” They claimed 24/7 tried to “prejudice Minaj by referring to the hotel room rates and Minaj’s successes” as an overstep rather than a normal billing practice.

A hotel bill encompassing a multi-room stay at the Langham New York reportedly totaled over $103K, including staff and crew lodging. Her lawyers claim all expenses saw approval in the budget.

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Nicki Minaj’s Production Lawsuit

For those unaware, this dispute between 24/7 Productions and Nicki Minaj traces back to the former’s lawsuit against her and Pink Friday Productions LLC from back in March of this year. 24/7 ran her Jingle Ball shows and Pink Friday 2 launch, fronting over $255K out of pocket for expenses that they hoped to be reimbursed for.

Nicki requested for the court to toss her from this suit, alleging it’s a money grab over a dispute with a company, not the celebrity associated with it. 24/7 claimed they never saw a dime back despite their efforts and the Jingle Ball shows’ profits, which defense lawyers for Pink Friday Productions LLC denied. In fact, they claimed they already paid all debts in full.

Reportedly, a judge will hear arguments for and against Minaj’s motion to dismiss tomorrow (Monday, August 3).

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“‘Why weren’t you on ICEMAN? We need more songs like ‘Get Along Better,'” Ty Dolla expressed, reading the fan’s question as caught by (st_ides) on Twitter. Then, he got into his answer.

“I don’t know, bro didn’t call me this time,” the Los Angeles artist expressed. “Bro didn’t call me this time. And he never sent a feature to me. But it’s still all love, man.”

Some fans believe Ty Dolla expressed some frustration in this clip, specifically about never getting a Drizzy feature despite his appearances on the 6ix God’s albums. Also, he said it’s “still” all love, indicating there’s something that could be causing a rift if it goes unchecked. Still, it’s a pretty vague moment. But the Toronto superstar’s connection to L.A. artists is in a rough spot these days.

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Drake & Ty Dolla $ign Collabs

For those unaware, Drake and Ty Dolla $ign have collaborated before, although much of their material has not officially been released. As for link-ups that did come out, there’s the aforementioned “Get Along Better” from 2021’s Certified Lover Boy, as well as the earlier “After Dark” with Static Major on 2018’s Scorpion. Ty Dolla also provided background vocals on that album’s “Jaded” cut.

Despite this collaborative history, Drake’s beef retributions and West Coast loyalties indicate there is probably not a lot of camaraderie between them these days. After all, Ty Dolla $ign popped out at K.Dot’s Pop Out in June of 2024, and he has been close to YG for pretty much his whole career.

Considering the Compton rapper’s recent flare-up with The Boy, most fans assume Ty Dolla is backing L.A. in this situation despite his previous dynamic with the OVO mogul. Nevertheless, he said there’s still love there. Maybe there isn’t this much meaning to the ICEMAN absence, though. After all, things could’ve just not panned out this time around.

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As caught by Kurrco on Instagram, Uzi’s new EP hit the number one spot on US Apple Music’s top Hip-Hop/Rap albums chart, surpassing Drake’s ICEMAN, Future’s The Real Me, and Rylo Rodriguez’s S.K.A.T.E. Also, Maverick “Almost Forever” hit the number two spot of US Apple Music’s all-genre albums chart, with Ariana Grande’s petal claiming the top spot at press time.

As this is just a surprise EP that follows a pretty disappointing full-length in 2024’s Eternal Atake 2, this commercial success must be heartening for Uzi to see. Many fans have been praising the effort as a return to form, and eagerly anticipating what’s next.

However, we will see if they sustain this success moving forward. After all, albums like ICEMAN are still getting major play. But depending on how fans connect to the new material and how it resonates with a general audience with time, Maverick “Almost Forever” could stay near the top. In fact, it helps boost the interest in whatever full-length album is on the way, which will likely be even more successful.

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Lil Uzi Vert’s New Album Cover

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On the cover art of Maverick “Almost Forever,” there’s text in one of the kids’ eyes that reads, “Album after this.” Fans caught it quick, and they hope they get an announcement soon. It seems like a 2026 LP is in the cards, although Uzi projects have faced delays and push-backs before.

In any case, Lil Uzi Vert is working hard on their next move, for which this new EP was likely a feeler. With praiseful reception dominating conversations and commercial success driving interest, it seems like it all panned out. Now, we just need to see if the album lives up to the hype.

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Artist Medasin recently took to Twitter to accuse the rapper and his team of using artificial intelligence for this new project. For those unaware, Medasin is the artist who allegedly exposed “RUBBERZ,” the viral track from Fenix Flexin, as an AI fabrication.

These accusations against $TARFACE also rest on the AI software program Treblo, him linking up with Fenix recently, and the financial connection to EMPIRE. However, they are not as detailed or wide-ranging as the ones against Flexin, and still require further confirmation.

Medasin claimed he verified $TARFACE‘s use of Treblo by using his friend Rashan’s AI detection model on Instagram, which goes by @humanstandard_. Basically, you DM the page, it scans a song, and it supposedly tells you if it’s AI or not. It’s allegedly trained on Treblo’s output, as well as other generative AI music programs like Suno and Udio. The track he used to verify this was “AFFECTION, and the model said it was “likely AI” from Treblo.

Medasin also brought up EMPIRE’s distribution of $TARFACE and how they released “RUBBERZ” as well, wondering if there’s a financial tie between the label and Treblo. He pointed to other AI music detection models becoming popular, prevalent, and more effective, such as Tidal’s efforts. As such, Medasin warned artists that it will be much harder for them to obfuscate this information moving forward, saying their credibility is at risk if they don’t come clean from jump.

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Tyga’s AI Accusations

Neither Tyga himself nor his team have responded to these allegations at press time. We will see if that changes, especially as tracks like “GAVE U RACKS” continue to gain momentum.

This was the West Coast MC’s first full-length project since NSFW last February. Before it came out, there was a lot of conversation about this shift in sound and a new era. But these AI accusations tainted that excitement, and we’ll see if he addresses them.

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The pair was initially scheduled for August 8th. That date came and went without release, leaving fans wondering when it would actually land. Nike has now pushed things back roughly six weeks, giving collectors a good timeline to plan around.

It’ll be available through Nike, Foot Locker, Hibbett, DSG, Shiekh, and DTLR. That’s a wide spread of retailers for a Kobe Protro release, suggesting Nike expects strong demand once it finally hits shelves.

This marks the first-ever Protro version of the “Mambacurial” colorway. The original released back in 2013 and quickly became one of the most memorable pairs in the entire Kobe 8 lineup.

For fans who missed out over a decade ago, this is their first real shot at it. Overall given how long collectors have waited for this one, the confirmed date alone is enough to generate buzz.

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Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacurial”

The design connects directly to Kobe’s lifelong love for soccer. Growing up in Italy, he developed a deep appreciation for the sport that carried into his entire Nike sneaker line. That influence shows up clearly here.

The colorway borrows straight from Nike’s Mercurial Vapor 9 cleat, which released the same year back in 2013. Also a pink-to-purple gradient runs across the upper, getting deeper in tone from toe to heel. An oversized Electric Green Swoosh covers the toe box, with matching green detailing continuing onto the outsole.

Bold “NIKE” branding runs along the medial side in Futura text, another detail lifted straight from the Mercurial’s original look. As a Protro release, the shoe also swaps out the original Lunarlon cushioning for a more modern React setup underfoot.

With the World Cup having just wrapped up, the timing still feels fitting for a release built around Kobe’s connection to the sport.

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The story behind this one goes back to July 2002. Kobe Bryant made a surprise appearance at Harlem’s Rucker Park for the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic. He was fresh off winning his third straight championship with the Lakers, and his adidas deal had just ended days earlier.

Kobe reportedly showed up without proper shoes to play in. He ended up borrowing a white and orange Nike Air Force 1 Mid from someone at the park. Wearing borrowed sneakers, he dropped 31 points in front of one of basketball’s toughest streetball crowds.

That performance earned him a new nickname. Legendary Rucker Park announcer Hannibal dubbed him “Lord of the Rings,” a nod to his three straight titles. The moment became one of the more memorable stories in Kobe’s pre-Nike career, well before he officially signed with the brand.

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Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low Protro “Lord Of The Rings”

This release brings that exact moment back to life. It’s dressed in the same White and Safety Orange colorway Kobe wore that day at Rucker Park. Orange detailing hits the outsole, lining, and stitching throughout the shoe.

“NYC” lettering appears on the heel alongside a small Mamba logo, tying the design directly back to that Harlem court. It’s a subtle way of honoring both the location and the nickname in one release.

This marks the latest addition to Nike’s growing Kobe Air Force 1 Protro line, joining past releases like “Mamba Mentality” and “Forever.” The shoe will also come in grade school sizing for $105.

Given how much history is packed into this one, it’s shaping up to be one of the more meaningful Kobe releases of the year. Overall, Nike is honoring Kobe’s legacy in the best way possible. These releases are tapping into nostalgia while resulting in clean sneakers.

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The design leans heavily into denim styling. A washed light blue suede covers the base of the shoe, mimicking the look of faded jeans.

Cream detailing wraps the toe and heel, keeping things grounded in classic Air Jordan 3 territory. A small tag hangs from the laces, echoing the kind of branding patch you’d find stitched onto an actual pair of Levi’s.

This isn’t Hurts’ first time debuting this exact pair either. He previously wore the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 cleat during Pro Bowl Games earlier this year, alongside Rams receiver Puka Nacua.

Bringing it back for training camp shows just how much he liked the look. It’s rare for a player-exclusive cleat to resurface months later outside of an actual game.

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Jalen Hurts’ Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 Cleat

Hurts has become one of the NFL’s most reliable sources of Jordan cleat content. He’s cycled through Air Jordan 1s, 3s, 5s, 6s, 10s, and 11s over the past two seasons alone, often switching pairs multiple times within a single game.

Some of his cleats have carried personal meaning too, including his “Jawn Air” Jordan 11s built around Philly slang, and his “Love, Hurts” pair released after his Super Bowl MVP run. Given that history, the Levi’s 3 fits right into a rotation that rarely repeats itself twice.

With the season still ahead, expect plenty more cleat reveals from Hurts before Week 1 even arrives. Fans have already started speculating about which colorway he might debut once the games actually start counting. If training camp is any indication, this season’s rotation should be just as deep as the last one.

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Release Date: July 31, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from No Effort 2

Only thing I can learn from the opps is how bein’ homeless work
Everything fallin’, when we strike, you know how bowlin’ work
I remember drinkin’ out the water hose, watchin’ CatDog
Now if you ain’t on the money route, you won’t catch dog

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