It surfaced during the Peach Jam and Nike Nationals tournaments, where the country’s top young talent competes in front of college scouts. These events have become one of the most important stops on the recruiting circuit.

The shoe leans on the Air Jordan 14’s Ferrari-inspired design, but dresses it in a stealthier way. A jet black nubuck covers the entire upper. The Ferrari-style shield on the lateral side gets an iridescent finish, shifting between red, purple, and blue depending on the light. Inside that shield sits the EYBL logo, taking the place of the usual Jumpman branding.

The lower half leans heavily into carbon fiber texture. It appears on the toe, midsole, and heel, echoing details previously seen on other Air Jordan 14 college exclusives.

What makes this pair different is the colorful, shimmering finish on the outsole, giving it its own identity apart from those other pairs. Black laces, tongue, and liner keep the rest of the build clean and understated.

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Air Jordan 14 “EYBL” 

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The box label lists this as a Spring/Summer 2027 sample, but that doesn’t guarantee anything for the public.

EYBL exclusives like this one almost always stay reserved for the players and coaches involved with the league. History suggests this pair will likely remain out of reach for most collectors.

Still, that hasn’t stopped sneakerheads from admiring the design online. It’s shaping up to be one of the cleanest Air Jordan 14 PEs in recent memory. For now, all eyes stay on secondary market listings for anyone hoping to get their hands on a pair.

EYBL PEs rarely make it to retail shelves, which is exactly what keeps them so desirable. Nike treats these pairs as gifts for players and staff, not products for sale. That exclusivity is part of the appeal for collectors, who often chase these samples years after they first surface.

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Whether you’re chasing OG nostalgia or something completely new, this month has a release for almost everyone. Here’s the full breakdown, in order.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Love Letter”

This pair releases August 1st and pays tribute to Michael Jordan’s 2003 retirement letter. It comes in a warm brown leather and suede that gives it a worn-in, aged look.

A leather basketball hangtag reads “Much Love and Respect,” pulling directly from the letter’s closing line. The same message is also printed on the interior of the ankle. It also retails for $185.

Air Jordan 13 “Flint”

Also dropping August 1st is the return of the “Flint” 13. It sticks to the original 1998 look with navy mesh, grey suede, and a white toe.

This marks the 5th time this colorway has been retroed, following previous releases in 2005, 2010, and 2020. It’s held up as one of the most popular non-Bulls colorways in the model’s history. It’s priced at $215.

Air Jordan 13 “Wings”

This one releases August 6th as part of Jordan Brand’s Wings education program. It features a black denim upper that wears away over time to reveal a hidden graphic underneath. It’s a unique concept that adds a bit of surprise to a normal retro.

The design is meant to reflect back to school and playground themes. Finally, retail is set at $215.

Air Jordan 3 “Chalk”

This grade-school colorway drops August 8th in a mix of white, blue, green, and red. It’s a lighter, more playful take on the AJ3 aimed at younger buyers.

Nothing too serious here, just a fun colorway for kids heading back to school. It should be an easy one to find at retail. It’s priced at $155.

Air Jordan 6 “Oreo”

Also releasing August 8th is the “Oreo” 6, making its first retro return since 2010. It keeps the classic black and white look with an icy translucent outsole.

This is also one of the more anticipated releases of the month, given how long it’s been gone. It should see plenty of demand across sizes. It retails for $215.

Air Jordan 17 Low “Black Patent”

Rounding out the August 8th releases is the AJ17 Low in black patent leather with silver accents. It leans more into a dressy, formal look than a typical basketball shoe.

It’s not talked about much, but it’s a solid pickup for AJ17 fans looking for something different. The patent finish gives it a shinier look than most retros this month. Pricing sits at $245.

Air Jordan 3 “Sports Renaissance”

This women’s exclusive drops August 15th in navy, red, blue, and white. It’s a louder, more colorful version of the AJ3 compared to most retros this month.

Further, it stands out from the rest of the lineup pretty easily thanks to its brighter palette. It should appeal to buyers looking for something a bit more bold. Retail is $205.

Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16

Also releasing August 15th is Free The Youth’s first collaboration with Jordan Brand. The Ghana-based label pulled inspiration from the country’s culture, including the tawny eagle.

Also, it comes dressed in silver, orange, and red. It’s a rare chance to see the AJ16 get this level of storytelling behind it. This one retails for $255.

Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Laser”

This pair drops August 22nd and uses Mark Smith’s laser-etching technique. It comes in black, red, tan, and white, with artwork tied to different parts of Michael Jordan’s career.

It’s a detailed shoe worth a closer look before deciding if it’s for you. The etching covers most of the upper. Retail is $145.

Air Jordan 3 “Laser”

Also releasing August 22nd is the AJ3 version of the “Laser“ release. It uses an off-white upper covered in etched artwork, with brown suede on the toe and heel.

It carries even more detail than its AJ1 counterpart, making it a bit pricier as well. Fans of the original Laser series from the early 2000s should take notice. It’s also priced at $230.

Air Jordan 8 “Chrome”

Closing out the month is the “Chrome” 8, releasing August 29th. It comes in a simple black and silver colorway without much extra going on. Further, it’s a clean way to end a busy release month for Jordan Brand.

Overall there’s nothing flashy about it, and that’s likely the point. Retail for this pair is $215.

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According to TMZ, the attorney called the “one-sided” legal filing a series of “unproven allegations,” issuing a statement to the outlet. “We are aware of the civil complaint that has been filed. Mr. Broner unequivocally denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend himself in court,” Cooper reportedly expressed.

In addition, he reportedly expressed confidence in facts and evidence showing the lack of merit in these accusations, asking the public to not jump to conclusions while the legal matter develops. “Unfortunately, we are now accustomed to people trying to get money or notoriety off of Adrien’s back,” the lawyer reportedly stated.

Saint’s lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for alleged sexual battery, assault, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. It also targets streamer Deen The Great for defamation and the streaming platform Kick for negligence.

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What Are The Allegations Against Adrien Broner?

Adrien Broner reacted live to this lawsuit during a stream with Deen The Great. He laughed and said he “can’t make this s**t up,” denying the allegations and saying he expected this pursuit to emerge eventually.

While many folks have called out Broner’s previous behavior towards women on livestreams, others think there might be more under the surface. DJ Akademiks claimed lawyers are watching Adrien Broner’s streams in search of potential clients.

Specificaly, Havana Saint claims she attended a party in Los Angeles back in June on the former boxer and Deen’s invitation. This allegedly went down during one of their livestreams. She accused Broner of pressuring her to drink a lot and offering a place to say after she couldn’t drive, claiming he ignored her rejections of his sexual advances, exposed himself, and grabbed her hand to try to force sexual contact.

The following day, per Saint’s allegations, he allegedly tried to drag her upstairs in anger over her rejection, meeting again at a June 8 party in which he pressured her for sexual relations again and poured ice water on her when she refused. She also accused Broner of lying about being intimate with her.

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“Don’t be judging me ’cause I be f***ing smoking cigarettes,” she remarked, as caught by The Neighborhood Talk on Instagram. “‘Cause you b***hes be motherf***ing doing f***ing coke, horse tranquilizers, whippets, f***ing Percs, all types of motherf***ing s**t. F***ing Tusi, all types of motherf***ing drugs, b***h. Y’all better not be f***ing judging me, b***h. F**k is you talking about? I’m a grown b***h with four kids and motherf***ing bills and stress and s**t. But today I had a really, really good day. No judgement here… I’m so bored and I’m up.”

This wasn’t Cardi B’s only fan response this week. She also clapped back at folks pressuring her to get a BBL reduction. “I like my body how it looks right now. I’m comfortable in my skin,” the Bronx superstar expressed.

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Cardi B Responds To Fans

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Elsewhere, Cardi B is also clarifying her lyrics after the song snippet to the now-released “AH HA” first made the rounds on social media. Some fans thought her bar about “A n**** can’t trap me, I won’t keep it,” referred to a baby, which led her to explain the meaning as about the relationship itself.

This seems harmless enough, but given Cardi romantic past, some fans read very deeply into the line. She continues to deal with gossip about Offset and Stefon Diggs. But Cardi B may be moving on, as rumors have tied her to Nigerian soccer goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.

In any case, we’re sure she will have a lot more to respond to fans over with future Internet gossip updates. Cardi is always down for the drama, but she hopes fans let her cool down from it without so much of a hassle.

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For those unaware, the rapper and YouTuber faced accusations of sexually and physically assaulting an anonymous woman in his hotel room during a September 2024 tour stop in Australia. He denied the allegations against him.

Per the report, the jury acquitted the U.K. MC of three counts of sexual penetration without consent, an assault charge for an alleged slap, and a choking charge. However, they found him guilty of two counts of assault causing bodily harm due to biting the woman’s neck and breast.

Also, the jury was not able to reach a verdict concerning three additional counts of sexual penetration without consent. As such, prosecutors will have to decide whether or not to freshly pursue these charges again. Filly remains out of jail on bond and must return to court on August 21 to set a sentencing date for the assault convictions.

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Yung Filly’s Charges

Yung Filly denied the charges against him in court, claiming he gave the woman “love bites.” “There was kissing in between; I would give her a love bite and then kiss her,” he reportedly stated. “I don’t recall any blood.”

Filly denied that the woman said he was hurting her or that she told him to stop. In response, prosecutors argued the woman withdrew her consent despite an initial agreement because she began to fear for her life. During Tuesday’s (July 28) closing statement, prosecutor Danielle Clarke called the celebrity an “entitled man” with a “moderate degree of fame.” “What could have been and should have been consensual sex quickly escalated into sexual violence and a non-consensual nightmare,” she reportedly expressed in court.

Yung Filly is still awaiting an update on his Spain case. As for this Australia situation, the split verdict previews potential moves from prosecutors to re-litigate the sexual penetration charges.

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Fauci is the subject of an investigation into vaccine mandates, pandemic protocol, the origins of the disease, and more. He invoked his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination and denies any wrongdoing. However, this situation has made Stephen A. and many others reevaluate how the U.S. handled COVID. As such, he made an apology to Irving for previous attacks on his self-titled SiriusXM show.

“If I’m wrong, I’ll say I’m wrong,” Smith remarked, as caught by NBA Hoops on Twitter. “When it comes to Kyrie Irving, I can’t apologize strongly enough…”

He walked back his previous compliance with vaccine mandates, indicating many folks were under threat of losing their jobs. Stephen A. apologized for questioning Kyrie’s leadership and brought up other superstar athletes who refused the COVID vaccine. He specifically singled the Dallas Maverick out as someone who caught particular heat, including from Smith himself on his many platforms.

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Stephen A. Smith’s Apology

However, Smith also clarified he isn’t accusing COVID of being fake or Fauci of lying, saying there’s still a lot unknown about the virus and the pandemic. “We can’t engage in condemnation completely, anyway, towards Fauci, a lot of Democrats, a lot of businesses in corporate America and beyond who supported their position… We can’t condemn those who were a bit suspicious,” he remarked.

The analyst and journalist defended Kyrie as a “conscientious” person who never intended to harm anyone and defended his rights. Smith said COVID almost killed him in 2021 but said “one size never fit all” in this pandemic, apologizing to Irving for not recognizing him for being “brave.”

Stephen A. Smith has apologized to Kyrie Irving before for more broad conflicts. Now, this particular disagreement might be moving towards reconciliation.

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As hosts, Budden and Wolf will dive into the popular genre, analyze stories, and tell some of their own. While not many details about the new endeavor are available at press time, it should be an interesting pivot for one of hip-hop’s biggest media voices.

“Without giving you too much, we’re going to delve into some stories,” Joe remarked, as caught by Stag on Twitter. “I’m a true crime head. I watch it all. This will be me looking at stories, telling stories, just putting a modern spin on true crime.”

When asked about his independence model, the Slaughterhouse MC said he’s partnered with Wolf and Headline.

“This was absolutely another step in the right direction for us in a category that Joe has been itching to do for a long time,” The Joe Budden Network’s CEO Ian Schwartzman remarked. “Partnering with an iconic company like Wolf Entertainment, Dick Wolf is the best true crime news storyteller of the last three decades, [and] Advance being one of the greatest media companies in the world with over 80 newspapers and stations.

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Joe Budden’s New Podcast

“We’re going to have access to field reporters and stories as they’re breaking,” he continued. “So I think the model that we’re trying to create here was reinventing the way true crime and news are delivered on a weekly basis. And Joe being this entirely new personality, voice, and perspective to take us there, I think the most important point that fans of Joe and us will appreciate is no, we didn’t just do a deal where we signed over the rights. We actually are owners in this franchise and we did this in true partnership with Advance and Wolf Entertainment. [We’re] honored to do so. They’ve made the best true crime television in history, in my opinion. Shows I still watch today. Joe and I are just hoping to be a part of the new phase of that, 2026 forward.”

Elsewhere, Joe Budden is still dishing out hip-hop hot takes about the latest feuds, releases, and debates. We’ll see how he fares in a new topical area with one of the genre’s greats.

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In a portion of the footage shared by DJ Akademiks on Instagram, you can hear Carti proclaim his superstar status to the policeman handling the matter as the law enforcement official made questions and asked him to stay in the car.

The officer told Playboi to “go sit in the car” and remarked, “Gosh, dude. None of you guys listen.” He asked the rapper who was driving him and where they came from, with Carti saying the driver had just picked him up and was on a tour with The Weeknd.

This made the officer ask him who he was, to which he responded with, “I’m a singer. I’m Playboi, Playboi Carti. Me and Weeknd on tour. Sold out.”

“Is he actually Playboi Carti?” the officer asked another individual on the scene who affirmed this, seemingly flabbergasted to have met him and shocked at his fame. The policeman then asked for Carti’s license and asked who hit each other, with Playboi claiming none of them hit each other. He seemed to be referring to him and the drivers at the scene.

You can see the full video of the traffic stop below.

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Playboi Carti’s Assault Case

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For those unaware, Playboi Carti faced legal consequences for allegedly assaulting a woman and his driver during this Utah road trip on tour. A pre-trial date emerged earlier this year, but no further case updates have emerged at press time.

Many fans assumed the woman in question was Playboi Carti’s then-girlfriend (now ex), Giovanna “Gio” Ramos. But she seemed to deny the allegations on social media, and so did Carti.

Now, fans wonder if they will get a follow-up here. Perhaps court updates are soon to come following the release of this body cam footage.

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A TikTok video from artist Medasin recently went viral on the Internet for claiming “RUBBERZ” is entirely the product of AI technology. He accused the Shoreline Mafia member and the track’s producer Purps of lying about its authenticity, claiming they used the software Treblo (formerly known as Sonauto).

As alleged evidence, @medasinmusic pointed to a song snippet Fenix posted before “RUBBERZ” came out that still had “Sonauto” in its file name. Sonauto allegedly rebranded to Treblo just two days before “RUBBERZ” came out, which followed other AI accusations against Flexin. This had Medasin and folks online wondering if there are financial ties between these parties, nothing of which has been verified at press time.

Then, Medasin broke down how to use Treblo, specifically its “tags” feature and their lyric box, to generate AI music. He shared an example he created with a vague lyric prompt, on which the voice sounds a lot like the Back In Bidness artist’s voice on the viral hit.

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Fenix Flexin’s “RUBBERZ”

Medasin also claimed Treblo repeatedly uses many lyrics that appear on “RUBBERZ” in its results. The lyrics include references to heavy diamond chains, faces on champagne glasses, thick pockets, stacking bills, plastic smiles, losing friends, rubber bands snapping, money on the table, rain, and not sleeping at night.

In addition, Medasin explained why he thinks “RUBBERZ” isn’t being used in this model to spit out these common bars in future prompts. When he used “Eminem” as a tag instead of “Fenix Flexin,” Treblo allegedly gave him the same lyrics.

This joins other AI controversies in hip-hop, which will not get easier to parse through if this is sadly the new normal… If all of this is true, of course. Amid other debates about the technology in music, this stands as one of the most viral and consequential examples so far.

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The Freebandz boss recently took to Instagram to repost the video of his artist blasting the Los Angeles executive’s claims, as caught by DJ Akademiks on IG. “N***as start off just lying,” Doe Boy had said. “N***a said, ‘What’s that one b***h name? The singer b***h. His baby mama.’ Boy, you know Ciara’s name, bruh. Stop playing. N***as is crazy, bruh. And then, it don’t even sound realistic at all, though. You telling me you ran down on Pluto and Ciara? Oh, you a bad motherf***er. Oh, this n***a crazy.” Back in 2022, Fewtch had left a few crying-laughing emojis under this video.

In another video, Doe Boy had said the following about Wack 100: “You telling me n***a running from you at full speed, pulled his phone out, dialed a n***a number, got the n***a to answer, told him the story, threw the phone at you, and you caught that b***h? That n***a crazy.”

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Future & Big U Allegations

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Big U had denied these Future allegations as well, calling out Wack 100 for spreading alleged misinformation. “I. HAVE. NEVER. BEEN. N. .LAX AIRPORT. WITH. WACC100!! NOR DID WE RUN DOWN ON #FUTURE,” he wrote on social media. “YALL WOULD GET IT N YALL HEAD THESE PEOPLE LIE ALL DAY… 10% TRUTH 90% THEM.”

Now, this alleged situation is coming back up thanks to Big U’s federal racketeering case. Paperwork in court filings allegedly refers to this airport incident as an example of Henley’s threats and violent actions.

That hasn’t been confirmed at press time, but folks reading between the lines connected these alleged dots. In any case, Future found it pertinent to reaffirm his denial of the whole thing. Elsewhere, we will soon see how Big U responds in court.

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