After Budden and his podcast co-hosts discussed the situation as a massive mistake, he theorized that it could have been intentional to drive engagement. “This is a trifecta if I hit it. I could have n***a screamed at two prestigious Black people while they’re on stage. I could highlight Tourette’s, and I edit out all the Palestine sh*t at the end. I’ll get all the engagement. I’ll get all the talk,” he said.

From there, Joe Budden said that he feels empathy for John Davidson. “He said, ‘I’m not a racist. I apologize…’ I’m sad that his experience has to be all of this sh*t geared towards him.” Marc Lamont Hill added that it’s fine to simultaneously feel offended while also understanding that Davidson has a medical condition.

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BAFTA’s Apology

The BAFTAs put out a statement apologizing for the situation on their website on Monday. “One of our guests, John Davidson MBE, has Tourette syndrome and has devoted his life to educating and campaigning for better understanding of this condition. Tourette syndrome causes involuntary verbal tics, that the individual has no control over. Such tics are in no way a reflection of an individual’s beliefs and are not intentional,” they wrote.

The statement continued: “Early in the ceremony a loud tic in the form of a profoundly offensive term was heard by many people in the room. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time, and we apologize unreservedly to them, and to all those impacted. We would like to thank Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism. During the ceremony, John chose to leave the auditorium and watch the rest of the ceremony from a screen, and we would like to thank him for his dignity and consideration of others, on what should have been a night of celebration for him.”

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The SP5DER release happens on February 27th exclusively through SP5DER channels. The full worldwide release follows on March 3rd at Adidas retailers. This marks SP5DER’s first major partnership since Young Thug founded the brand.

Glossy patent leather covers the entire Superstar upper in both colorways. The red version features monochromatic red-on-red construction with black spider web details. The black version maintains all-black aesthetics with matching dark spider web graphics.

SP5DER’s signature spider logo appears on the side panels. The classic Adidas shell toe remains intact maintaining the iconic Superstar. “I Love Sp5der” t-shirts come in black and white with graphics.

Young Thug’s SP5DER brand has rapidly gained traction in streetwear culture recently. The edgy spider web aesthetic resonates with his fanbase and fashion-forward consumers. This Adidas partnership elevates SP5DER from independent streetwear to major brand collaboration status.

The Superstar silhouette provides the perfect canvas for SP5DER’s bold design language. Adidas continues partnering with influential cultural figures to stay relevant in streetwear. Young Thug joins Bad Bunny and Pharrell in the Three Stripes collaborative roster.

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Young Thug SP5DER x Adidas

That glossy patent leather look makes both colorways look incredibly premium and eye-catching. The simple approach with matching spider webs keeps everything cohesive without being too busy.

Red and black are perfect colors for SP5DER’s edgy aesthetic and brand identity. The Superstar silhouette is such a classic choice that gives SP5DER instant credibility. Those spider web graphics are subtle enough to not overpower the shoe’s iconic shape.

The “I Love Sp5der” tees with distressed graphics match the collection’s vibe perfectly. This feels like a natural partnership between Young Thug’s brand and Adidas’ heritage.

Having both pre-release and worldwide dates builds hype while giving fans early access opportunities. Overall this collab looks like the start of something much bigger.

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“They are always so up and down,” the insider told the outlet. “This isn’t the first time they have broken up.” In turn, Cardi is apparently single as she embarks on her Little Miss Drama Tour. “Cardi is single and putting herself out there again. She feels free,” the source added. “He betrayed her so many times. Her friends have been trying to show her that he is not right for her and that she deserved better.”

Rumors of a rift between Cardi and Diggs began at the Super Bowl, where Cardi left after her appearance during Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show. When the game ended, the two unfollowed one another on Instagram.

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Cardi B & Stefon Diggs’ Relationship

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Cardi B went public with her relationship with Stefon Diggs, last year, amid her divorce from Offset. In November, they welcomed their first child together.

While Cardi has yet to officially comment on her breakup with Diggs, she did seemingly imply they’re done during a recent concert on the Little Miss Drama Tour. “Let me tell you somethin’. Just ’cause I ain’t f*cking with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, b*tch,” she said on stage, seemingly referencing BIA.

The rapper had joked about Diggs’ performance in the Super Bowl by shading Cardi in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Can u name someone with more [baby mamas] than receiving yards? I can!” she remarked. Diggs finished the game with 3 receptions for 37 yards.

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“The communications she challenges — creative directives, conceptual drafts, provocative imagery, marketing strategy, and staffing decisions shaping a public-facing message — were not collateral to Ye’s art; they were part of its development,” they wrote in an appeal filed on Monday, as obtained by Billboard.

Jane Doe originally sued West in 2024, claiming that he subjected her to “antisemitic vitriol.” In her filing, she referenced messages West allegedly sent her, which include “I am a Nazi” as well as “Welcome to the first day of working for Hitler.”

Addressing the messages in the new filing, West’s lawyers further wrote: “For an artist at that level, internal exchanges with a publicist about marketing, imagery and thematic presentation are not ‘private musings’ disconnected from public concern; they are the collaborative process through which expressive works are shaped for public reception.”

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Kanye West’s Apology

The latest filing comes after Kanye West took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to apologize to the Jewish community for antisemitic antics in recent years. In the letter, West asked for “patience and understanding” while detailing his struggles with his mental health. He also claimed to have suffered neurological damage during his infamous car crash in 2002.

“I lost touch with reality,” he admitted. “Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret. Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst. You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable. Looking back, I became detached from my true self.” Some fans accused him of apologizing to help the marketing of his next album, Bully. He later denied the claim in a statement to Vanity Fair.

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Release Date: February 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from No Mileage

You the baddest in the market, you the one
Go put on a pretty dress, reservation’s at eleven
And, you the baddest in the market, you the one
Fucking got you, baby, I’m already skipping to the wedding

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“#NoAI Curtis the Johnson Juggler DIS DA MAGIC STICK YOU TALKIN BOUT,” he wrote in his caption. “I just know dis tuff & buff a** n***a ain’t outchea in the general public ‘gripping dix’ in real life. This what you gotta do to sell out broadway huh ‘Fiffy’Keep Posting LIL N***A You Got Da ‘Right Ones’ dis time. DAMN MS JACKSON YO SON A FREAKY MAN WISH YOU WAS HERE TO WHOOP HIS A**
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King’s post arrived shortly after 50 Cent threw jabs at both him and his mother, Tiny Harris, on Instagram. He seemingly accused Tiny of having a bad BBL and referred to King as a “little f*cked up albino kid.”

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King Harris’ 50 Cent Diss Track

This isn’t the only time King has taken shots at 50 Cent in recent days, either. Yesterday (February 24), he released a diss track targeting the G-Unit boss called “Made Man.” On it, he calls him out for his insults and gives him a taste of his own medicine.

“Ni**as speaking on my mama, I tell Chaz ring the alarm / Ni**as p*ssy, probably cross his legs and f**king fold his arms,” he raps. “He just want beef up on that net, I know that boy won’t pop a grape / He trying to trick me out the streets / Gon’ trick his a*s right in a lake.”

At the time of writing, 50 Cent has not publicly responded to the diss track or the resurfaced photos.

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The group started by discussing the diss tracks T.I. has shared since Sunday. “He’s in a good bag. He’s in a good flow. This bop he’s got going, the beat he’s got going… I do love the family flex,” Budden said. “I don’t love using it to taunt someone who lost their mother, but I like family being a flex for a rapper. You being at the table with your mom, your wife, your kids, you being able to provide.” T.I. has dropped two songs: “War” and “Right One.”

“The 50 sh*t is tough because he’s a star, star. He’s a big star,” Joe Budden continued. “You’re not gonna catch him and do something to him. It’ll be more likely that he has people where you are before you have people where he is. That’s just as people are going about life, not even on a plan… All that comes with this stupid sh*t.”

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Why Are 50 Cent & T.I. Beefing?

50 Cent and T.I. have been taking aim at one another in numerous viral posts on social media in recent days. The drama began when T.I. accused 50 Cent of ducking a planned Verzuz between them during an episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game.

Afterward, 50 shared a picture of Tiny Harris on Instagram, which inspired their son, King, to get in on the feud. He brought up 50’s late mother, Sabrina Jackson, and shared tons of insults about his career, his relationships with women, and more. “The list of people he’s disrespected over the years is endless. He came into the game creating unnecessary controversy. And damn near 30 years later, he’s still the same attention-wh*re,” he wrote in one post.

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A source recently told TMZ that the femcee allegedly threw a tantrum after hearing the “Weekend Update” anchors tell a joke that didn’t sit right with her. Allegedly, the joke was about her longtime foe Nicki Minaj and her recent affiliation with Donald Trump.

Allegedly, Cardi threw a phone at a TV monitor, punched a screen until it broke, threatened to leave the show, and more. The source noted that the joke ended up getting scrapped. At the time of writing, she has not publicly addressed the allegations.

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Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama” Tour

Cardi B isn’t one to hold back when it comes to speaking her mind. She’s currently making her way across North America on her “Little Miss Drama” tour, for example, and recently took to Twitter/X to flaunt her success.

“Five shows back to back!!” she said of the slew of sold-out dates. “Listen, I’m being humble about it… don’t let me get on my cocky shi. Let’s just accept it!! It what it is.” She didn’t stop there, however. The mother of four went on to fire back at trolls who are suggesting that she didn’t actually manage to sell out her shows.

“Record it, record it, record it,” she declared onstage in Vancouver. “Go tell them motherf***ers on Twitter that this s**t gets sold out, packed out.”

Cardi B kicked off her “Little Miss Drama” tour earlier this month and is scheduled to be on the road until April. She has upcoming performances in San Francisco, Houston, Detroit, Toronto, Atlanta, and more.

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Maxidel Management, however, alleges that it “remains contractually bound” to him through 2027. Moreover, it claims to be ready to “defend its interests through the appropriate legal channels.” Allegedly, the agency filed for legal rights to negotiate Diomande’s contracts and received approval in Germany, Spain, and England.

Roc Nation has yet to comment on the dispute publicly, though the company appears to believe it signed Diomande legally. If Maxidel Management decides to take legal action, it could impact Diomande’s potential summer transfer from Leipzig.

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Jay-Z Legal Issues

News of the potential legal battle comes just a few weeks after Jay-Z took home a major win in court. For several years now, a man named Rymir Satterthwaite has alleged that he’s the mogul’s biological son, even suing him multiple times. Hov denies the allegations.

Satterthwaite’s latest lawsuit was dropped for unknown reasons in 2025. Shortly after, his godmother and legal guardian Lillie Coley filed a lawsuit of her own. In it, she alleged that Jay-Z used his celebrity status to dodge both DNA tests and personal responsibility. The lawsuit was ultimately dismissed with prejudice. In January, Coley was ordered to pay $119,235.45 in legal fees under California’s anti-SLAPP statute. 

Satterthwaite may not be finished, however. Earlier this month, he tweeted about potentially getting backup from Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump in his quest to prove Jay-Z’s alleged paternity.

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zSneakerHeadz reports that the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” is going to be released on December 12th, 2026.

The iconic black shoebox features Michael Jordan’s face on the lid. This packaging hasn’t been used for Space Jam releases since the original 2000 drop. Bringing it back adds serious nostalgia and collectibility to the 2026 version.

Black ballistic mesh covers the entire upper creating that signature Space Jam appearance. Patent leather wraps around the mudguard in glossy black perfection. Varsity Royal blue hits the Jumpman logo on the heel and outsole.

The retail release features Varsity Royal instead of Concord blue from MJ’s movie version. This maintains consistency with previous 2000 and 2016 public releases. The distinction between movie PE and retail version remains intact.

That translucent icy outsole sits beneath the white midsole as expected. The carbon fiber shank plate provides structural support and classic Jordan 11 aesthetics. These details remain unchanged from previous Space Jam releases over the years.

December timing positions this perfectly for holiday shopping season excitement. The MJ face box elevates this release beyond just another Space Jam retro. Collectors will definitely prioritize securing pairs given the special packaging treatment.

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Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Retail Price

Getting the original MJ face box is huge and adds so much collectibility value. That packaging alone makes this drop feel more special than the 2016 version. The black and royal blue combo never gets old no matter how many times they retro it.

The glossy patent leather mudguard still looks incredible after all these years. Those icy translucent outsoles are one of the best design elements on any Jordan silhouette. The “Space Jam” colorway carries so much cultural weight beyond just being a shoe.

Having it in the face box brings back memories of the original 2000 release. This is the kind of detail that separates a must-cop from just another retro. Also, the retail price of $235 when they are released.

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