Per this report, Nicki’s mother will receive a six-figure settlement of $400K. This is according to Nassau County Supreme Court documents. They indicate the parties reached this proposed amount to resolve the claims against Polevich, although the settlement is reportedly still waiting for judicial approval to fully move forward.

According to court records, Polevich’s personal assets cover $300K of the settlement, whereas Allstate Insurance covers the remaining $100K. Now, Carol Maraj’s attorneys are waiting on the court to approve this mediation-assisted settlement. The legal team, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, reportedly seek $133,333.32 in attorney’s fees and $9,744.38 in litigation expenses. Upon a judge’s approval, the rest of the payable settlement money (around $234,337.51) would go to Robert Maraj’s estate. Court documents also indicate no Medicaid or estate liens are outstanding in relation to the settlement.

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Nicki Minaj’s Tribute To Her Father

Charles Polevich left the scene of the collision back in 2021 and received a criminal conviction and one-year prison sentence for the death of Robert Maraj. This case previously drew attention because Polevich’s lawyers wanted to depose Nicki Minaj and dive into her relationship with her father. But it seems like this settlement rules out any possibility of further testimony.

“I can’t really bring myself to discuss the passing of my father as yet; I can say it has been the most devastating loss of my life,” Nicki Minaj wrote in an open letter in 2021. “I find myself wanting to call him all the time. More so now that he’s gone. Life is funny that way. May his soul rest in paradise. He was very loved & will be very missed.” We will see if any other updates about this case emerge.

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In the pictures shared to Twitter and Instagram, you can see the two posing together with a rose. Daphne wore a tight brown dress, whereas Ak went all black with pants, a jacket, and a backwards hat. The model smiles at him in one of the pictures while caressing his chest, and in others, they stare into the camera as Akademiks holds her from behind.

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Joy also put up some solo pics from the night and took to her Instagram Stories to share some messages about the first date. “First date kinda nervous,” she wrote on one, adding “Are u ready for more Joy in your life @akademiks” in another.

“SECURED. Just know @daphnejoy ur a 1 of 1,” DJ Akademiks captioned his IG post. “SECURED. WHERE SHE AT? HERE SHE IS. @thedaphnejoyyy,” he wrote on Twitter, which Daphne Joy replied to with “Adore u.”

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Daphne Joy’s Dating History

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Daphne Joy has dated famous men in the past, most notably a contentious coparenting dynamic with 50 Cent. But she also had a controversial fling with Diddy that became part of his sexual misconduct scandal over the past few years.

In fact, the reason why Joy and Ak linked up in the first place was because he interviewed her after an explicit tape leaked of her, the Bad Boy mogul, and an adult film actor. She later spoke about how she appreciated that conversation because it made her laugh during a very dark time for her, as she revealed that video was recorded without her consent.

Furthermore, this has been a more serious and damaging story overall, but this silver lining of Akademiks and Daphne’s chemistry is something they both appreciate. They’re happy to lean into it for social media, so we’ll see what their next date is.

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If you are planning on watching the 2026 BET Awards, you will be able to do so as of Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. Furthermore, the show will be aired on BET HER, CMT, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon (NAN), Paramount, POP, VH1, Comedy Central, and TV Land. Needless to say, there are plenty of options for those who are interested.

Below, you can find all of the performers and nominees for this year’s show.

Performers

• Cardi B
• Common
• Doechii
• Don Toliver
• Jill Scott
• Tems
• Kehlani
• KWN
• French Montana and Max B
• Queen Latifah
• Rick Ross
• T.I
• The War and Treaty

Music Categories

Album of the Year

AM I THE DRAMA? — Cardi B

DON’T TAP THE GLASS — Tyler, the Creator

everything is a lot. — Wale

HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY — Mariah the Scientist

Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse

MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas

The Fall-Off — J. Cole

The Romantic — Bruno Mars

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Coco Jones

Ella Mai

Jill Scott

Kehlani

Mariah the Scientist

Olivia Dean

SZA

Tems

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Brent Faiyaz

Bruno Mars

Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown

Durand Bernarr

GIVĒON

Leon Thomas

October London

Usher

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Cardi B

Coi Leray

Doechii

Doja Cat

GloRilla

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Monaleo

YK Niece

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

A$AP Rocky

Baby Keem

BigXthaPlug

DaBaby

Don Toliver

Drake

J. Cole

Kendrick Lamar

T.I.

Best Group

41

Clipse

De La Soul

FLO

French Montana & Max B

Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz

Nas & DJ Premier

Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

Wizkid & Asake

Best Collaboration

“Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar

“Errtime Remix” — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto

“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

“Good Flirts” — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd

“Is It a Crime” — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis

“It Depends (The Remix)” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher

“Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz

“wgft” — Gunna feat. Burna Boy

Best New Artist

Belly Gang Kushington

DESTIN CONRAD

JayDon

kwn

Miles Minnick

Monaleo

Olivia Dean

RAYE

Trap Dickey

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

“Able” — Kirk Franklin

“ABLE (REMIX)” — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell

“All to Thee” — BeBe Winans

“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“At the Cross” — CeCe Winans

“Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend

“Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin

“Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

BET Her

“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“Be Great” — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty

“Beautiful People” — Jill Scott

“First” — Tems

“girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA

“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

“Gorgeous” — Doja Cat

“Lady Lady” — Olivia Dean

Viewers’ Choice

“Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

“Chains & Whips” — Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar

“Chanel” — Tyla

“Folded” — Kehlani

“I Just Might” — Bruno Mars

“It Depends” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller

“Man I Need” — Olivia Dean

“Outside” — Cardi B

“Raindance” — Dave & Tems

“Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz

Video of the Year

“100” — Ella Mai

“Anxiety” — Doechii

“Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

“Chanel” — Tyla

“Escape Room (Short Film)” — Teyana Taylor

“Folded” — Kehlani

“LET ‘EM KNOW” — T.I.

“luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Video Director of the Year

A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit

Anderson .Paak

Benny Boom

Cactus Jack

Cardi B & Patientce Foster

Cole Bennett

Director X

Hype Williams

Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

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General Categories

The Fashion Vanguard Award (New)

A$AP Rocky

Bad Bunny

Beyoncé

Cardi B

Colman Domingo

Doechii

Rihanna

Teyana Taylor

Zendaya

The Pulse Award (New)

85 South Show

Baby, This Is Keke Palmer

Charlamagne Tha God

Don Lemon

Druski

It Is What It Is

Joe and Jada

On the Radar

R&B Money Podcast

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TV & Movie Categories

Best Movie

Highest 2 Lowest

Him

Number One on the Call Sheet

One Battle After Another

Relationship Goals

Ruth & Boaz

Sinners

Wicked: For Good

Best Actress

Angela Bassett

Ayo Edebiri

Chase Infiniti

Coco Jones

Cynthia Erivo

Keke Palmer

Quinta Brunson

Regina Hall

Teyana Taylor

Best Actor

Aaron Pierre

Aldis Hodge

Anthony Mackie

Colman Domingo

Damson Idris

Delroy Lindo

Denzel Washington

Michael B. Jordan

Sterling K. Brown

YoungStars Award

Daria Johns

Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth

Heiress Harris

Jazzy’s World TV

Lela Hoffmeister

North West

Thaddeus J. Mixson

VanVan

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Sports Categories

Sportswoman of the Year Award

A’ja Wilson — Basketball

Angel Reese — Basketball

Claressa Shields — Boxing

Coco Gauff — Tennis

Flau’jae Johnson — Basketball

Gabby Thomas — Track & Field

Jordan Chiles — Gymnastics

Naomi Osaka — Tennis

Sha’Carri Richardson — Track & Field

Sportsman of the Year Award

Aaron Judge — Baseball

Anthony Edwards — Basketball

Caleb Williams — Football

Jalen Brunson — Basketball

Jalen Hurts — Football

LeBron James — Basketball

Shedeur Sanders — Football

Stephen Curry — Basketball

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Coconut milk leather covers most of the upper, paired with a suede mudguard. That neutral base sets up the brighter colors found lower on the shoe.

The outsole carries most of the color, mixing mango and sundial tones together. Those shades sit in a semi-translucent finish that adds a bit of glow. A deep navy section wraps around the toe and heel for contrast. Metallic gold Jumpman logos sit on each heel, adding a small premium touch.

Packaging for this release also leans into the floral theme throughout. The box features painted illustrations of the bird of paradise flower itself.

That detail adds another layer to the tropical concept tying the shoe together. The release continues a steady run of women’s exclusive colorways from Jordan Brand this year.

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Air Jordan 4 “Birds Of Paradise”

Birds of paradise flowers are known for their bright orange and blue petals. Native to South Africa, they’re often grown in gardens and conservatories worldwide. Their shape resembles a bird in flight, which inspired the colorway’s name. That visual connection shows up clearest on the shoe’s outsole.

Material choices help separate this pair from a typical all leather build. Pebbled leather forms the base, while suede adds texture to specific panels. Semi-translucent TPU appears on the wings and eyestays instead of solid leather. That mix gives the shoe more depth than the early mockups suggested.

Air Jordan 4 “Birds Of Paradise” Details

This release continues a pattern of strong women’s exclusive Air Jordan 4 colorways. Past examples include pairs like “Pink Thunder” and “Cozy Girl.” Jordan Brand has leaned more into these releases throughout 2026. The “Birds of Paradise” colorway fits well within that ongoing lineup.

The retail price of this will be $220 when they drop.

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The shoe brings back Randy Moss’ Minnesota Vikings player exclusive from the early 2000s. It marks the first retail version of that exact colorway.

White leather covers most of the upper, paired with purple accents throughout. Gold detailing shows up on the lining, pull tabs, and smaller branding pieces. “Super Freak” is stitched across the tongue, calling back to Moss’ longtime nickname. That phrase also gave the shoe its name when it first released in 2000.

Moss became the first NFL player to sign with Jordan Brand back then. He also helped design the original shoe alongside the Jordan Brand team.

His version was built specifically for turf, with a different sole than retail models. It also featured his number 84 stitched into the heel.

This new release uses standard Air Jordan 9 build instead of that turf build. That makes it more of a tribute than a full recreation of the PE. The shoe still leans heavily on the Vikings color scheme tied to Moss. For fans of early 2000s Jordan Brand football models, this fills a long standing gap.

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Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak”

Randy Moss first wore this colorway during his rookie season with the Vikings. At the time, basketball shoes were common among NFL players on turf fields. Jordan Brand built the Super Freak specifically to address that traction issue. The shoe used a nubby outsole instead of a typical basketball pattern.

Moss wore the silhouette throughout his standout 2000 season, which included 15 touchdowns. His personal pair carried his number 84 on the heel, along with custom turf tooling. That detail separated his version from anything sold at retail. A 2010 retro later used “23” instead, since Moss had left Jordan Brand by then.

This 2027 release returns to the original team colors tied to Moss’ Vikings years. It keeps the white, purple, and gold scheme from his early career. Without the turf specific build, it functions more as a style tribute. Still, the colorway itself remains tied closely to Moss’ original Jordan Brand run.

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A textured, diamond-patterned finish covers the forefoot and side panels. Chrome-like Swoosh branding sits across the lateral side near the midfoot. That same panel forms part of Ja Morant’s signature “JA” branding. A backward swoosh and sculpted midfoot piece work together to spell it out.

Light blue accents break up the darker base in a few key spots. They show up faintly along the midfoot plate and other small details. Aside from that touch of color, the shoe stays mostly tonal. The look fits easily into a rotation without standing out too much.

This marks the fourth signature shoe in Ja Morant’s ongoing Nike lineup. The Ja 4 also introduces a high-top version for the first time. “Dark Mode” arrives as one of the simpler colorways in the early lineup. More colorways are expected to follow throughout the rest of the year.

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Nike Ja 4 “Dark Mode”

The Nike Ja 4 builds on design cues introduced with Morant’s earlier signature shoes. A backward Swoosh and TPU panel continue forming the “JA” branding on the side. That detail first showed up on the Ja 3 and carried over again here. The diamond-textured upper adds a different finish than previous models in the line.

“Dark Mode” keeps things simple compared to other early Ja 4 colorways. A pair called “Jaws” leans into brighter blues and movie-inspired detailing instead. This version goes the opposite direction with a stealthier, all-black approach. That makes it an easier shoe to wear outside of game days.

Inside, the Ja 4 reportedly uses updated cushioning for better on-court response. Nike hasn’t released full technical details yet ahead of launch. Based on early images, the build looks consistent with past entries in the line. More information is expected as the release date gets closer.

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Complex caught the invitations to these events on Instagram, which seem to have arrived physically and in email form to various Janice’s out there. Apparently, Janice’s can still RSVP by emailing jstfu@drakerelated.com.

“Hey Janice,” the physical letter reads. “Sorry we might have ruined your summer. Let us make it up to you Sunday June 28 1pm to 4pm for afternoon of food, drinks and one or two surprises at [various venues in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, and Houston]. Please RSVP at jstfu@drakerelated.com to reserve your place and bring ID. ID verification – Janice you will need a valid, government-issued photo identification for entry.”

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Who Is Janice In Drake’s Song?

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We will see if one of those surprises is an appearance from The Boy himself. Of course, he can’t be in all five cities at once, but Air Drake is pretty fast.

Beyond the excitement and praise for this unique and fan-centric initiative, some folks are joking about Drake’s Janice parties. For example, O’Shea Jackson Jr. recently took to Twitter to warn any Janice’s who are on the run from law enforcement that this could be a trap. He referenced the Operation Flagship sting situation from 1985, when 101 fugitives were arrested under false pretenses of receiving free Washington Redskins (now Commanders) tickets.

Jokes aside, these will probably be fun parties that will have social media talking. All that’s left to see is what the 6ix God’s surprises are.

Also, there is still a lot of conversation about who the Janice Drake is telling to “shut the f**k up” is. Some folks think it’s Joe Budden based on an old clip, whereas other theories point to one of Baby Keem’s relatives or an executive at Universal Music Group.

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In the videos and pictures that quickly sparked debate online, you can see the two holding hands and walking with their baby on a stroller. There’s also individual footage of each celebrity that matches their outfits with this footage.

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But Wack called this an artificial intelligence-generated ruse during a livestream caught by Livebitez on IG. In fact, this was during the California rapper’s stream.

“‘Wack, keep Chrisean away. She would put Blue back in jail.‘ I don’t think that’s gon’ happen,” the manager remarked, reading an online comment. “Y’all seen that AI, right? S**t was crazy. I’m like, damn, they got to AI this n***a with a stroller. S**t going crazy, bro… That s**t is getting more and more realistic as the days go on… ‘Was that AI? Rock and Blue?’ Yeah, that was definitely AI. ‘Cause I just had left him where I left him. And they’re talking about they in Catalina. It would’ve took him an hour and a half to get to Long Beach… Wait on the flight, 15 minutes, ain’t no way. If you’d have took the boat, that’s even longer… He would’ve been forced to go on the boat, ’cause he had the baby. Crazy…”

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Wack 100 Reacts To Blueface & Chrisean Rock Videos

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Blueface himself said it was AI during a conversation with Wack 100. “Ain’t no way he in Catalina,” Wack expressed. They also talked with Blueface’s other partner Nevaeh about the alleged videos, and Blue claimed they put the same clothes he had on that day in the alleged AI clips.

We will see if Chrisean Rock addresses this alleged reunion or if she lets it slide. Either way, it’s clear these relationship dynamics will not get any easier to clarify.

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The piece appears to be a Richard Mille RM030, known for its tonneau shaped case. Richard Mille watches are known for skeleton dials that expose the internal movement. That detail lets the wearer see the mechanics working behind the watch face. The brand has built a reputation in music and sports circles for pieces like this.

Quavo has worn high end watches publicly before, often switching pieces between appearances. Pairing a piece like this with a more casual outfit isn’t unusual for him. The contrast between simple clothing and an expensive watch tends to draw extra attention. That mix is part of why these photos picked up traction quickly.

Richard Mille has become a common name across hip hop and entertainment circles. Artists often gravitate toward the brand for its bold, technical design language. Quavo’s latest photos add another example to that ongoing trend. For now, the exact reason behind the shoot remains unclear.

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Quavo’s Richard Mille RM

The Richard Mille RM030 first released years ago as part of the brand’s core lineup. Its tonneau shaped case has become one of Richard Mille’s most recognized design choices. A skeleton dial shows the watch’s internal gears and movement clearly. That openwork style separates Richard Mille from more traditional luxury watchmakers.

Rose gold versions like this one tend to land on the higher end of pricing. Material, complexity, and rarity all factor into where a specific piece lands in value. Watches in this range often include features like a power reserve indicator. Some versions also add a declutchable rotor for added durability over time.

Quavo’s choice fits a broader pattern among artists who favor technical, attention grabbing watches. Richard Mille has built a strong following within music for that exact reason. Pairing the watch with a simple outfit lets the piece stand out even more. That contrast is likely part of why the photos caught attention.

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In a social media video caught by The Shade Room on Instagram, he briefly spoke on music industry challenges and trying to stick together and support each other amid success. P showed love to Slick’em and expressed his wishes for brighter days ahead.

“I’ve been through so much when it comes to just music, but it’s me personally. And so have my brothers in the group,” P remarked. “The thing that this success does to people mentally is very challenging. And I don’t take that lightly. So shouts out to Slick’em. We love you, brother. And we definitely want you back. man. We just hope you do better and we’re here for you always, first and foremost…”

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What Happened To Slick’em Hound?

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For those unaware, Pleasure P had claimed Slick’em Hound had a drug addiction back in 2024. “They got one of my brothers on heroin, and I don’t want to talk his business. But I miss him, and I wish I could talk to Slick’em,” he had shared. Group member Spectacular Blue had also spoken in the past about trying to get Slick’em into rehab but running into his refusal.

Throughout this whole process, Pretty Ricky has consistently supported their friend, and we hope he continues to recover and feel the love from fans. We will see if Slick’em himself will chime in about this in the future, or if other group members from Pretty Ricky or B2K speak out.

But a completely different group member, Day26’s Willie Taylor, chose to declare they would’ve “smoked” B2K and Pretty Ricky in a Verzuz. That was another heated debate online following Taylor’s comments.

Still, regarding Slick’em Hound, this could’ve been a contentious moment between these two groups. Instead, it looks like both of them are now wishing him the best and looking out for his well-being.

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