If you remember, Boosie paid $600K to two lobbyists who claimed they could get the rapper a pardon. In the end, the two lobbyists did not make good on their promise. The contract allegedly stipulated that Boosie could get a 50 percent refund. Unfortunately, that refund never came, and now, Boosie is suing.

In the midst of all this, Boosie Badazz found himself in Washington, D.C., this past week, where he could be seen setting up a stage in front of the White House. He subsequently put on an impromptu performance and even garnered a small crowd. The crowd seemed to be surprised by Boosie’s presence, although they definitely gave him the time of day.

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Boosie Badazz Takes DC

It’s unclear what the purpose of all this was. However, it remains clear that Boosie is not shying away from the most political city in the United States. One has to wonder if he was trying to send a message about getting that pardon.

At this time, there are few updates on Boosie’s lawsuit. The men involved have been adamant that they did nothing wrong, and that they do not owe Boosie any money. However, the artist is clearly not rolling with that right now.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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However, Ross made it clear that he was simply getting upgrades done in the PJ, and that it would be back to being operational in due time. Now, it appears as though he is back in the air with it.

That said, in a recent interview with Complex, Ross made the claim that this private jet cost him upwards of $40 million. However, in a TikTok video, this price was actually refuted by CEO Steve Varsano, who made a living selling these jets.

In his video, he claims that the Gulfstream G550 that Ross has only costs upwards of $20 million. Although it is still an impressive jet regardless of the final price.

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Steve Varsano On Rick Ross

Varsano made it a point to say that Ross had the right mentality when buying the plane. He wanted to own it outright, and he didn’t want to feel like he was stretching to pay for any extra costs or maintenance.

Ross even stated how he wouldn’t charter flights until he could own a private jet outright. Varsano questioned this bit of the interview, as he felt as though Ross was actually depriving himself by going down that road.

Either way, an actual private jet expert has weighed in, and it’s not a bad look for Ross. His wealth has been in question, but Varsano seems pretty certain that Ross isn’t faking his private jet knowledge, even if the price is a bit inflated.

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Starting with the Jordan Jumpman Jack. Travis wore a navy pair to Jordan Brand’s Space Jam celebration in Hollywood. Nobody had seen this colorway before, so naturally it made headlines.

Overall, it is a simple sneaker. The upper uses dark navy mesh and leather, with a white Swoosh on the sides. The rest of the shape matches the Jumpman Jacks that already hit stores.

However, navy is a bit of a surprise here. Travis usually sticks to earthy tones like brown, tan, and olive. This is a nice change of pace.

Now for the Nike side. A Zoom Field Jaxx sample popped up through Worm Osaka, a sneaker shop in Japan. The shop claims only one pair exists. The sample tag is still attached. Teal suede covers the toe, with light blue leather above it. A pale green Swoosh runs along the side, and yellow shows up on the collar.

Cactus Jack branding sits on the heel and outsole. Neither pair has any retail plans right now. Of course, that does not stop fans from wanting them.

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Travis Scott Samples

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Interestingly enough, these samples arrive during a quiet stretch for Travis’s signature shoes. The last Jumpman Jack release came in March 2026. The Zoom Field Jaxx has not dropped since January 2025.

There is also a rumor to consider. The source behind the navy photos suggests the Jumpman Jack project could be wrapping up. Neither Travis nor Jordan Brand has confirmed this, so take it with a grain of salt.

Either way, Travis has plenty going on elsewhere. He keeps pushing the Air Jordan 1 Low, including the Travis Scott “Pink Pack” Jordan 1 Lows. We also covered an extremely rare Air Jordan 6 sample from his archive earlier this year.

Samples like these give fans a glimpse of what could have been. If you are a collector, it might be time to start digging through Japan.

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Whenever Meek has something to say on social media, even if it is not related to DJ Akademiks, Ak makes sure to chime in. That is exactly what happened when Meek spoke about the mental health of the general population.

“Something is going on where a lot of people are losing themselves mentally can you see it too?” Meek asked.

This subsequently led to a brutal retort from Akademiks. “Moron u went to a voodoo lady over me ending ur career 2 weeks ago and gave me a timer (120 days) …. N***a u don’t think YOU losing it?” he wrote.

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DJ Akademiks Goes At Meek Mill

Whenever DJ Akademiks is in a feud, he doesn’t relinquish it lightly. Instead, he will continue to harp on the situation until there is a real resolution. Many fans probably remember the situation with Vic Mensa. Eventually, both men settled their differences and had a conversation on Ak’s podcast. However, there were a few years when both went after each other.

At the end of the day, this Ak and Meek feud is probably not going to follow in similar footsteps. Meek and Ak have been at each other’s necks for a decade plus. That’s not something that gets resolved overnight.

Only time will tell whether or not Meek delivers a response or just lets this one be.

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The base is a rare 1999 G500 Europa edition. S-KLUB LA turned it into a two-door Safari truck with an open bed. It’s short, boxy, and looks like it belongs in the desert.

You can spot the OVO details right away. There’s an owl badge in the middle of the grille guard, and “ICE MAN” decals run across the roof rack. That’s a nod of course to Drake’s latest album, ICEMAN.

The inside was reportedly rebuilt too. The shop lists Audison Thesis speakers, DSP Forza amps, and four 10-inch subs. That’s a lot of sound for a truck this small, but someone like Drake would certainly be concerned with the audio system sounding perfect.

Drake posed next to it on a grassy lot with big tan tents behind him. He was posted up to the G Wagon holding a shotgun. Overall, it’s another flashy and extravagant purchase from Drake. He’s clearly got a sense of what he likes, and he’s continuing to lean in.

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Drake’s Custom Mercedes G-Class

G-Wagons have been a rap staple for years, and Drake has been around that world for a long time. This one is a different kind of build, though.

This one goes in a bit of a different direction. Instead of a high speed, it leans into a vintage, utility look. The boxy 1999 body is the star, and the Safari details make it feel like a movie prop.

It also fits the Iceman theme. Branding from the album shows up on the truck, so it works as both a vehicle and a piece of promo. Drake has always used visuals like this to keep fans talking.

A one-of-one S-KLUB LA Safari G-Class like this was listed at $399,999 earlier this year. It isn’t clear whether it’s the same exact truck, or what Drake paid.

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Release Date: October 9, 2026

Genre: Pop, Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics for For Sixxx In The Mornin

I once wondered what it was like to be a mango
Being stripped, being gripped, and dripping in juice shamelessly
Until you split my body down the middle using nothing but your tongue
Gemini, Gemini, what have you done?

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Release Date: October 9, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from MR. WALK EM DOWN

Huh, see what I’m sayin’? I don’t go for nan’ (Nosirski)
Mr. Oh Really, call me Mr. Think I’m Playin’ (Think I’m playin’?)
First one rappin’ ’bout a minivan (Doe Beezy)

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Release Date: October 9, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: BETTER OVER TIME

Quotable Lyrics from BURN

I keep on slippin’, tryna help the folks I care about and put them in positions
I done dealt with all they selfish ways, still changed the life they livin’
I made decisions, went against myself and chose to keep on givin’

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The Sixers are one of the favorites to win the NBA title and for good reason. They have a ton of pieces, including former MVP, Joel Embiid. However, there is certainly some skepticism about how everyone will mesh together.

One of their rivals out West will be the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have the talent of Anthony Edwards. In fact, in a recent ad for Adidas, Edwards took some shots at both Brown and LeBron.

During a livestream, Brown decided to clap back at Edwards in hilarious fashion. His comments even allude to some of the paternity issues that Edwards has had in recent years.

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Jaylen Brown Clowns Anthony Edwards

“Adidas doing anything for my boy, you need to give my boy some condoms,” Brown said. This clip led to tons of laughs on the stream, and it is very easy to see why. While some may feel like this would embarrass Edwards, we have a feeling he would actually find it to be pretty damn funny.

With the NBA season just a few days away, it appears clear that some of the players are already in midseason form when it comes to their personalities.

As for the Philadelphia 76ers, we are interested in seeing how that experiment works out. LeBron with Brown and Embiid has the potential to be an all-time team. Not to mention, this could be LeBron’s last chance to get that championship.

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Furthermore, HABIBTI was a project that was largely overlooked by the general public. By releasing four new tracks, Drake was able to get a bit more attention on his R&B project. This also helped boost sales, as we have seen from the first week’s sales projections.

Early projections had this album selling upwards of $65K in the first week. However, it appears as though the album is doing even better than that. New reporting from DJ Akademiks reveals this project will actually sell 70.5K units. Moreover, it will land at second on the Billboard 200 album chart.

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Drake Delivers The Heat With FOMO

All things considered, this is a pretty incredible achievement by Drake. He continues to show the hip-hop world that he is carrying the mainstream on his back. In a world where artists like Quavo can only do 13K units on a project produced by Pharrell, Drake is selling 70K off four songs.

Ultimately, one has to wonder what the future of mainstream hip-hop will look like, especially with these recent sales figures. While Drake’s numbers are still good, they aren’t what they once were.

Country music and pop have completely taken over. This has created a tough situation for hip-hop, especially as record labels divest.

Let us know how you feel about these new Drake songs, in the comments below.

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