“First and foremost, I need silence,” Ross had expressed to reporters. “I am totally innocent of these fabricated allegations made against me. I’ll be in Dubai tomorrow, Paris Saturday, and I plan on having a bowl of rigatoni with heavy marinara Sunday. I repeat: rigatoni, heavy marinara. Thank you all for your time. Enjoy your day.”

He certainly wasn’t lying about his travels. We will see if the Maybach Music Group mogul has anything else to share publicly as this battery case continues to develop.

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That seems improbable, though, as Rick Ross will not attend pre-trial hearings tied to the misdemeanor battery and felony battery by strangulation charges. He waived his right to do so, and his legal team will represent him in his stead. As such, it’s unlikely we will get any more public statements about the matter until the case wraps up. Still, that doesn’t rule out the chances of more social media references, statements, or other forms of responses and remarks.

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Rick Ross Out Of Jail

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For those unaware, Rick Ross left jail on either a $5K or $6K bond after his arrest on Thursday (October 1). He pleaded not guilty to the allegations against him, which follow domestic abuse allegations from his ex, Jazzma Kendrick.

Kendrick had posted a picture of her injured lip on Instagram and accused Rozay of being responsible. She later thanked folks for their support, and this preceded the arrest on battery charges.

However, authorities haven’t explicitly confirmed Kendrick is the alleged victim in this case. Some fans made the connection because the arrest affidavit refers to the alleged victim only as “JK.” But this still doesn’t fully confirm the notion.

In any case, Ross is overseas while his case develops. His arraignment will reportedly take place on October 22 in Miami-Dade County.

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Victor also shared a video of himself driving a Ferrari Monza SP2 to confirm the Blue drop. That’s about as Steven Victor as it gets.

The Air Force 1 ’01 has been the main event for Victor Victor all year. The collection is rolling out in different colors and cities through December. Each pair has tumbled leather, a shorter toe, and the dog logo on the heel.

ComplexCon runs October 3rd and 4th, and this is one of the biggest Air Force 1 drops on the schedule. Having Ye’s co-sign only adds to the buzz. Given his history with Nike, it’s also a pretty interesting and unlikely twist.

Expect the “Blue” pair to be hard to find. Convention exclusives are usually small runs, and a co-sign like this can push demand even higher. If you’re in LA, get there early.

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Ye Co-Signs Victor Victor x Nike AF1 Collab

The story here is bigger than just one shoe. Ye announced he was leaving Nike in November 2013. He said Nike wouldn’t give him royalties, and as everyone knows, he signed with Adidas soon after.

Then came the plot twist. In February 2014, Nike dropped the Air Yeezy 2 “Red October” with a single tweet. Ye was already at Adidas by then and the $245 pair sold out in about 11 minutes.

Red Octobers now sell for thousands, and they’re still considered one of the greatest sneakers ever made. For a lot of fans, that moment never really felt settled. Now he’s backing a Nike collab at ComplexCon. That doesn’t mean Ye and Nike are teaming up again. It is a fun full-circle moment, though, and a reminder of how much pull he still has in sneaker culture.

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In a livestream clip with Trap Lore Ross caught by CY Chels on Twitter, Akademiks explained why he thinks the Chicago rapper should take this as a wake-up call. In fact, he extended this wake-up call to other artists in Los Angeles, arguing LUCKI erred in attending and not having more security.

“LUCKI was out of pocket,” Ak argued. “I rock with LUCKI, but I got to call a spade a spade.” He went on to talk about issues with security, organizing, and alleged gang affiliations in L.A., recalling earlier confrontations involving 6ix9ine at the ComplexCon in Long Beach, which is close enough in his view.

DJ Akademiks also said security was “lolly-gagging” at the artist entry point and beyond at the convention. He spoke on his own experience and approach to security, and revealed he saw LUCKI at the convention.

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Playboi Carti & LUCKI Beef

“LUCKI not booked for nothing, LUCKI just over there trying to f**k with the fans,” Ak remarked. “When I walked in, I seen LUCKI, but he’s lolly-gagging… I could tell he’s chilling. Here’s why I said he got to move a little bit better… Bro, look at the lineup. Ken Carson is tonight, and the rest of the Opium n***as is tomorrow with goddamn Playboi Carti… You think Carti ain’t gon’ have 100 n***as? You’re there with four people, you’re not a headliner, you’re not even really booked. So Complex is treating you like whatever now… If you not cool with the YVL n***as, you don’t want to be at this festival.”

For those unaware, Playboi Carti and LUCKI had social media beef a few years ago, but they seemed to squash it soon after. As such, fans have expressed a lot of confusion over this situation.

To be clear, nothing has confirmed the fight happened between the artist’s camps at press time. The Los Angeles Police Department is reportedly investigating the situation as attempted murder, with no suspects or arrests yet.

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Some fans were quick to criticize the concert’s occurrence due to the serious situation and security concerns, while others don’t understand where the backlash is coming from. After all, if the situation cleared up and there wasn’t any further security risk, why cancel the shows? On the other hand, folks criticizing the decision to move forward were defending the Chicago rapper against Opium, while the opposing side called out unnecessary backlash.

We will see if any further details emerge surrounding this situation. In the meantime, the Whole Lotta Red artist will still perform at ComplexCon tonight if everything goes according to the current schedule, along with Destroy Lonely and F1lthy.

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LUCKI Fight

To be clear, no details have emerged at press time confirming the Opium camp had any sort of involvement in what happened to LUCKI. All fans have to go by are rumors and eyewitness accounts, but no confirmation on what actually happened or who was involved. Also, videos from the altercation in the parking lot show Carti observing the whole fight from his car.

For those unaware, LUCKI and Playboi Carti had social media beef flare up a few years ago. The former had put up an online post which the latter allegedly interpreted as a sneak diss. They seemed to squash their issues after a while, which led to a lot of confusion from fans over this recent incident.

But again, no one knows what exactly happened at press time. LUCKI relayed via Instagram DMs that he was “good,” and posted a video to his IG Story to seemingly confirm this. We’ll see if anyone involved or accused here speaks out about the incident, or if fans get more clarification.

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This is the first retro of the colorway since the original release in 2005. That’s a 21-year wait, and plenty of fans have been asking for it.

The in-hand photos show a clean, simple build. Also white leather covers the upper, along with the stitching the 14 is known for. Dark green hits the toe, heel, and midsole. A green Jumpman badge sits on the ankle, and a grey tongue ties it all together.

It’s a general release in men’s and grade school sizing. Expect pairs through Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Champs, JD Sports, and other Jordan Brand retailers. The style code is 487471-300.

Nothing about this pair is loud, and that’s the appeal. It’s a throwback that goes with just about anything. Green and white also fits fall perfectly, so the timing works. For a shoe that hasn’t shown up in over 20 years, $215 feels pretty fair.

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Air Jordan 14 “Forest Green”

The Air Jordan 14 holds a special place in the lineup. It was the last shoe Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull, including in the 1998 Finals. Tinker Hatfield drew inspiration from Jordan’s love of Ferraris, which explains the air intake vents and the shield-shaped Jumpman badge.

The original “Forest Green” has been tough to find ever since 2005. Pairs of that OG sell for hundreds on resale. A retail release gives a lot more people a shot, though demand will still be strong.

The “Candy Cane” 14 has gotten several retail releases and still holds solid resale. “Forest Green” is a much rarer story, so it could age well if it doesn’t get repeated.

The timing is interesting too. Nike’s CEO just said Jordan will cut back on retro volume in 2027. A first-ever retro of a 2005 colorway is exactly the kind of release that should earn a spot on a less crowded calendar.

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According to TMZ, law enforcement sources reportedly confirmed LUCKI suffered a laceration while surrounded by fans at around 4:40PM local time. An unknown assailant hit the side of his face and caused a neck laceration, with the Los Angeles Police Department later identifying another stabbing victim and two more injured individuals identified.

Per sources, there were four victims; three in stable condition, and one who took themselves to a hospital. Police didn’t identify who the other victims were at press time, and unknown details about how many suspects became involved haven’t led to any arrests as of writing this article.

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LUCKI Fight

LAPD is reportedly investigating the altercation as attempted murder. Various videos of the fight have gone viral on social media. Some of them show Carti watching the whole thing go down from his vehicle, while others show a bloodied LUCKI getting in his car and being accompanied by security.

The Dr*gs R Bad MC reportedly said he’s “good” via Instagram DMs. He also posted an Instagram Story about two hours ago as of writing this article. It was a video of the artist with fans at ComplexCon, and he captioned it with a heart-hand emoji. It seems like he’s recovering well after the incident, but hasn’t said much else about it. Sadly, LUCKI faced other crimes this year. He suffered a robbery due to the theft of $500K in items from his West Hollywood home.

LUCKI and Playboi Carti seemed to squash their issues, so many fans expressed confusion over what allegedly happened here between their entourages. There are some eyewitness accounts pointing to issues with security staff, but neither official authorities nor Complex have addressed the situation at press time.

Meanwhile, it seems like ComplexCon canceled various events due to this fight, but Ken Carson and others still performed. Opium worked extensively for this ComplexCon, as Carti and others will perform tomorrow and he is one of the vent’s artistic directors. This also led to a lot of discussion on social media. We’ll see what other details and updates emerge from this scary situation, and we hope the injured individuals recover swiftly and fully.

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Black Samson: The Saga Continues

Quotable Lyrics from God Body

The Man is Method and y’all phonies
Using scam methods to get the credit that y’all owe me
The top of New York ’cause it’s only the top for me
Honey know me, just top only

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Release Date: September 30, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Off Tha Meter

It’s young Xav, yeah, I got off the meter
Shе cheated on me so I don’t wanna see hеr
Yeah, flip phone on me, it buzz like a beeper
Serving that white, boy, I’m whipping that Peter

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Retail is expected to stay at $200. You should be able to find it through APB and SNKRS. This is APB’s first official Jordan Brand collab, and the style code is IU8266-400.

Deep navy patent leather covers the toe and sides, with softer leather above. A thin line of pink piping splits the two, and more pink pops up near the heel and tongue. An icy blue outsole finishes it off.

APB branding sits on the heel, and the insoles carry extra store graphics. A matching Sail pair is also part of the pack. It should land around the same time as the navy pair.

The delay is a bummer, but December is a great spot for an Air Jordan 11. The holiday season is when this model usually shines. Jordan 11s have a long history of dropping this time of year. That makes this one feel right at home.

Still, three months is a long wait. We don’t know why it moved. On the resale side, a delay like this can build extra hype. Collectors tend to get more locked in the longer they wait. That could make the December drop even more competitive.

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APB x Air Jordan 11 Low “Binary Blue”

APB is part of James Whitner’s Whitaker Group, which also runs A Ma Maniere, Social Status, and Prosper. A Ma Maniere has built a huge Jordan Brand history over the years. APB is now stepping into that circle.

Before this, APB’s biggest project was a 2022 LeBron 20 inspired by Florida A&M University. This is a much bigger stage for the store.

Collabs on the Air Jordan 11 Low are rare, which makes this pair stand out. Whitaker Group pairs also tend to sell out quickly. If this one follows the same pattern, expect strong demand on resale. Overall for now, it’s a waiting game until December.

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“You think the lawyer got your back, but no, the lawyer is actually in cahoots with the people that’s sending you an agreement,” the producer claimed in a video. “In the music industry, lawyers get five percent… They don’t give a f**k about what that agreement says. They give a f**k about the deal getting closed so they can get their five percent. So they be in cahoots with the exact same people they’re supposed to be protecting you against. So when I signed that contract, my lawyer made it seem like, ‘Oh, it’s all good.’ […] I own zero. I get nothing from six years of hard work. No publishing, no royalties… I’m waiting on money…”

In subsequent IG stories, Nas said he was retiring due to YZY allegedly ruining his career and making him unable to profit from his work or support his family. He listed a series of songs he helped Ye create, pleading with him to call him because no one at YZY was answering.

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Kanye West & Digital Nas

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However, Digital Nas later returned to Instagram to apologize for his remarks. “I’m getting off social media for a while,” he wrote on his Story. “Should’ve kept this private. I was impatient. I was getting no responses. It’s getting handled now.” The producer also shared a screenshot of a message from his mother expressing concern over his health.

Digital Nas has been in the game for years, so it’s sad to see this frustration emerge over something more recent. YZY and Ye haven’t publicly addressed any of this at press time.

However, Digital Nas has complained about his Kanye West collabs before, specifically over the track “CARNIVAL.” This joins many other producers’ complaints about royalties concerning Ye and other financial agreements. We’ll see if any others emerge.

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