This marks Jalen Brunson’s second Kobe 5 release and his fourth PE overall to get a wider launch. The colorway is officially listed as Total Orange, Black, and Hyper Cobalt. Unlike most “What The” Kobe releases, this one keeps a symmetrical design instead of mismatching the left and right shoes.

Brunson first debuted the pair on April 24, 2025, during Game 3 of New York’s first-round playoff series against Detroit. Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father, played 9 seasons in the NBA before moving into coaching. He now serves as an assistant coach with the Knicks.

Each panel on the shoe ties back to a team Rick suited up for during his playing career. That list includes Portland, New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, the Clippers, Seattle, and Houston. The Knicks connection stands out the most, with blue and orange taking over much of the forefoot and side panels.

An earlier release in New York City is expected before the wider national launch happens.

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Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What The Rick”

Brunson has built a reputation over the past two seasons for rolling out standout Kobe PEs. Past examples include a Joker-inspired colorway and rare Protro pairs like “Del Sol” and “Bruce Lee.” Turning one of these personal tributes into an actual retail release is a rare move for Nike’s Kobe line.

Nike has leaned hard into Knicks-related sneaker activations since the team’s championship run. A previously New York City-exclusive Air Force 1 in Knicks colors is also expected to get a wider release soon. Bringing “What The Rick” to retail fits right into that same momentum.

Brunson has become one of the most visible faces of Nike’s Kobe Brand today. Getting a personal, family-driven design like this turned into a public release says a lot about how much the brand values that connection. For Knicks fans and Kobe collectors alike, this is shaping up as one of the more meaningful releases of 2027.

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Buol filed the federal complaint Sept. 8 in Manhattan, according to AllHipHop. The case is also listed in the Southern District of New York as Buol v. Camel Jr., with Buol demanding a jury trial. The lawsuit says Buol managed Lucki from 2021 until 2026 under an oral agreement that entitled him to 15 percent of the rapper’s entertainment income, along with repayment for approved advances. Buol claims he accepted the reduced commission because Lucki agreed to bring in an accountant and handle his finances more formally, something the manager alleges never happened.

Their relationship reportedly began breaking down ahead of a 2024 Canadian tour. Buol says he had already been covering expenses himself and eventually told Lucki he would no longer bankroll the operation. He briefly stepped away after a hotel confrontation, but claims Lucki convinced him to return by promising to open a business account, fund it with more than $100,000, and provide a company credit card. Buol alleges those promises never materialized.

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Lucki’s Former Manager Says He Paid For Tour Expenses Himself

Much of the complaint deals with what Buol says happened once he resumed working with the rapper. He claims he sold investments, depleted his savings, and maxed out personal credit cards while financing Lucki’s touring operation, including roughly $214,822 for the 30-city Gemini Tour.

The spending allegedly went beyond ordinary travel costs. AllHipHop reports that Buol claims Lucki caused about $15,000 in hotel damage, including a shattered television at Nobu Atlanta, marijuana burns on furniture, and more than $6,000 in charges from a single night at the Tampa EDITION.

Buol also accuses Lucki of directing Empire and other companies to send money that should have covered his 15 percent management commission directly to the rapper instead. He says more than $1 million in commissions remains unpaid, along with at least $225,000 in advances he wants reimbursed. The complaint also describes threats after their relationship deteriorated. Buol alleges Lucki told him to stay out of his business and threatened to make sure no one in the industry worked with him again.

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The case arrives while Lucki is already dealing with other business disputes. Blueprint Productions sued him in August for nearly $182,000 over allegedly unpaid merchandise invoices connected to his 2024 tour. Empire has also accused him of violating an exclusive distribution agreement by releasing music through another company.

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Sharpe explained that he had read they were friends, which prompted Hernandez to clarify that she has no personal issue with Lanez but also doesn’t consider him someone she had a real relationship with. “No, I don’t got no beef with him,” she said. Hernandez added that she was aware of the case involving Megan Thee Stallion, as millions of people are, but had no interest in inserting herself into a situation she did not personally know enough about.

“I really don’t have anything to say about it because I don’t know what the f*ck going on with that,” she said during the Club Shay Shay interview. Sharpe then made it clear he wasn’t asking her to weigh in on the 2020 shooting itself. He wanted to know what kind of relationship she had with Lanez before his incarceration.

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Joseline Hernandez Says Tory Lanez “Was Liking On The Princess”

That answer was even simpler. “We never had a relationship like that,” Hernandez said. Yet, she did offer one detail that may explain why people assumed otherwise. “He was liking on the Princess,” she added, referring to herself by her longtime “Puerto Rican Princess” nickname.

The comment suggested Lanez may have been interested at some point, but Hernandez stopped well short of describing anything romantic or serious between them. Her response was more about correcting a story she did not recognize than revisiting an old connection. Check out the full episode of Club Shay Shay with Joseline Hernandez below.

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Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted in 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying an unregistered loaded firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence in connection with the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. His appeal of the conviction was rejected in November 2025.

Hernandez did not defend Lanez or offer a theory about what happened that night. She simply rejected the idea that his legal situation was something she could speak on from personal experience. As for whatever existed between the two before then, Hernandez said there was no relationship to explain.

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During a new appearance on The Jason Lee Show, Leray said they speak regularly now, with much of that contact revolving around her daughter, Miyoco. According to Complex, Benzino FaceTimes nearly every other day to see his granddaughter, who calls him “pop pop.”

“Me and my dad are really cool now. Like, I love him so much,” Leray said. Watching him become a grandfather has meant something to her because she did not grow up with that kind of relationship with her own grandparents. She added that the timing feels right for them to rebuild because she can have conversations with him now that she could not have handled the same way years ago.

Becoming the primary provider for her own family also changed how she understands parts of Benzino’s life. Leray said she can now see him as a man in his 60s who built himself up, lost much of what he had, and lived through his own successes and failures. That perspective has not erased what happened between them. “We forgive, we just don’t forget,” she said.

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Coi Leray Says She And Benzino Agreed To Keep Their Problems Offline

Their relationship had been especially fractured publicly. Leray famously referenced being let down by her father on 2021’s “No More Parties,” and tension grew again after Benzino prematurely revealed Nicki Minaj’s involvement on “Blick Blick.” By May 2024, Leray wrote that she had not spoken to him in more than a year and wanted no connection to his interviews or public decisions.

Part of their reconciliation involved addressing that pattern directly. Leray told Lee that she asked Benzino to stop discussing their relationship publicly, and he apologized. “I’m sorry, you’re right, I’m sorry,” she recalled him telling her. The two agreed that whatever happens between them should stay between them rather than becoming another social media debate.

That boundary carries more weight now that Miyoco is involved. Late last year, Benzino said publicly that he had not yet met his granddaughter. That has since changed, and Leray says seeing her daughter light up when her grandfather calls has helped soften some of the distance that remained between them.

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According to KTLA, Snoop Dogg came dressed for the occasion in a jacket covered with Long’s face. When it was time to speak, he wasted little time explaining what she has meant to audiences beyond her résumé.

“Nia wasn’t just in the culture; Nia is the culture,” Snoop said. He then got one of the ceremony’s biggest laughs by addressing the generations of men who grew up crushing on her. “For about 30 years, Nia Long had every Black man in America thinking he had a chance. You didn’t, but she let you dream, and we appreciate that, Nia.”

There was some history behind Snoop standing beside her Wednesday. Long attended his own Walk of Fame ceremony in 2018, when Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones and Jimmy Kimmel helped honor the Long Beach rapper. Eight years later, he returned the support as one of the official guest speakers for her ceremony. The Hollywood Walk of Fame also tapped Michael producer Graham King to speak, with Variety correspondent Angelique Jackson serving as emcee.

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Nia Long’s Hollywood Star Brings Her Back To Childhood Memories

Long’s connection to Hollywood Boulevard began long before she worked in movies. She recently told Variety that her mother drove a city bus through Hollywood when she was young, giving Long plenty of chances to stare down at the stars and ask about the famous names underneath her feet.

“We used to walk down the block and look at all the stars,” she recalled. Now that one belongs to her. Long said the honor was as much for her mother as it was for herself because her mother was the person who brought the family to Los Angeles.

The star has built a career that spans several eras of Black film and television. Boyz n the Hood, Friday, Love Jones, and The Best Man remain among her most revisited films, while The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made her familiar to another generation of viewers. Long most recently portrayed Katherine Jackson in Michael, which became a major box-office success earlier this year.

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There is more on the way. Long recently wrapped Netflix’s Don’t Ever Wonder, which reunites her with Love Jones co-star Larenz Tate and draws inspiration from Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite. She also confirmed that Ice Cube is preparing another script that could reunite the pair after their Are We There Yet? films.

For all of the credits attached to Wednesday’s honor, Snoop found the simpler way to put it. Long didn’t just appear in movies that became part of Black culture. For plenty of people who grew up watching them, she became part of the culture herself.

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According to NBC News, attorney Michael Tremonte filed a declaration Monday asking a federal judge in New York to allow the firm to withdraw. Tremonte said Combs owes a “substantial balance” in legal fees, costs, and expenses, and that his most recent payment covered work performed in late 2025. Further, the money is only part of the disagreement. Tremonte also claims Combs has not made himself available for timely and substantive discussions about the case for more than four months. The filing describes the relationship as having reached a “total breakdown in cooperation and communication.”

Combs disputes that version of events. Through spokesperson Juda Engelmayer, he said he decided to change attorneys because the firm allegedly overcharged him and billed for work he had not approved.

“I won’t let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved,” Combs said in the statement. He characterized the disagreement as a business dispute rather than simply a refusal to pay. Tremonte rejected the accusation and said the firm is leaving because its invoices remain unpaid and Combs has become uncooperative.

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Diddy’s $100 Million Defamation Case Recently Survived A Major Challenge

The timing is notable because the firm is seeking to exit shortly after Combs scored a partial win in the same lawsuit. He sued Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media, which owns NewsNation, over allegations broadcast before his federal criminal trial. Burgess claimed he possessed videos showing Combs sexually assaulting celebrities and minors, while Combs alleges Mitchell and NewsNation helped spread false accusations.

Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan refused to dismiss the claims against Mitchell and allowed one portion of the case against Nexstar to continue, while throwing out several others. The ruling did not establish that Combs had been defamed. It only determined that some of his claims were legally sufficient to proceed.

ABC News reports that the parties have also discussed the possibility of mediation or a settlement conference. A hearing on the next steps in the case is scheduled for Sept. 17. Combs is currently serving a 50-month federal sentence in New Jersey after being convicted in 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of the more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.

Sher Tremonte’s request still needs the judge’s approval. Until then, the filing reflects the firm’s attempt to end the attorney-client relationship rather than a completed withdrawal.

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According to TMZ, Griffith raised the concern in a new filing seeking to move the proceedings away from Prince George’s County, Maryland. He argued that a jury pool in the area could include Commanders season-ticket holders, stadium workers, and other people with a personal attachment to the team.

Diggs joined Washington in August after spending last season with New England. The move also brought him back to familiar territory. He grew up in Maryland, played high school football there, and later attended the University of Maryland before entering the NFL. Griffith argues that those ties could become a problem once jurors are asked to choose between two sharply different versions of what happened in 2023. His filing reportedly warns against giving a hometown athlete the benefit of the doubt simply because fans feel invested in his future on the field.

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Stefon Diggs Calls Venue Request A “Sideshow”

Meanwhile, Diggs is opposing the move. His attorney, Mitch Schuster, told TMZ that jurors from Prince George’s County and surrounding areas are capable of weighing the evidence fairly. Diggs’ side also dismissed the request as another “sideshow” intended to generate attention around the case.

The lawsuit began with Diggs suing Griffith for defamation after Griffith publicly accused him of sexual misconduct. Griffith later countersued, alleging that Diggs drugged him during a May 2023 visit to his Maryland home, exposed himself, and made unwanted sexual advances.

Griffith also claims Diggs later helped arrange for him to be assaulted in Los Angeles after he rejected those advances and remained able to speak about what allegedly happened. Diggs has denied those allegations.

The two sides have spent much of the year fighting over discovery and what evidence to consider. Griffith has claimed phone and travel records support his allegation that people connected to Diggs coordinated the later attack, while Diggs has accused him of selectively presenting information to create publicity. Those claims remain disputed.

The judge has not yet ruled on Griffith’s request to move the case. For now, the latest fight is over where the jury should come from before either side gets the chance to argue the allegations in front of one.

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“I don’t want the award anymore my brother,” Brown wrote on Instagram, according to TMZ. “You went on with don lemon and started tap dancing. Yall keep that sh*t.”

Jones appeared on The Don Lemon Show Tuesday after he and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced criticism for attending Brown and Usher’s Sept. 12 concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Crockett entered the artists into the Congressional Record for their contributions to music, while Jones presented Brown with a separate State of Texas legislative recognition.

During his interview with Lemon, Jones apologized specifically to Black women and people who have experienced domestic violence. He said honoring Brown was not intended to bring up trauma connected to the singer’s history, but acknowledged that his participation had hurt people. In a separate written statement, Jones said his decision had contributed to Black women’s safety and lived experiences being sidelined.

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Chris Brown Says He Never Asked To Be Honored

Brown took issue with Jones distancing himself from the presentation after the backlash arrived. He said the lawmakers approached him with the recognition, not the other way around, and argued that Jones apologized because he was worried about losing political support.

“I was minding my damn business,” Brown wrote. “My shows in Dallas were already sold out. I ain’t ask to be honored because I knew some sh*t like this would happen.” He ended by asking politicians and critics to leave him alone so he could focus on the fans supporting his tour.

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The response was considerably different from the message Brown sent Crockett one day earlier. He thanked the congresswoman and apologized for the backlash she was receiving, saying he was grateful for the recognition. Crockett has not issued a similar public apology for participating in the ceremony.

Criticism of the honor has centered on Brown’s history of violence against women. He pleaded guilty to felony assault after attacking Rihanna in 2009. Several women have made other allegations against him over the years, some of which resulted in civil litigation or restraining-order proceedings. Those allegations have had different legal outcomes and should not be treated as proven collectively.

Jones said he and Crockett were originally brought into the event in connection with voter outreach ahead of the November election. He told Lemon that the lawmakers intended to use the concert audience to encourage political participation, though the awards became part of the appearance that drew national attention. Meanwhile, Brown has not said whether he plans to physically return the State of Texas recognition or was simply rejecting it publicly. His Congressional Record entry, which came through Crockett rather than Jones, also remains in place.

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Jordan Brand has built out a run of unreleased Air Jordan 10 and Air Jordan 11 cleats specifically for its NFL roster over the past several seasons. Each player typically gets some input on colorway and small personal details. Young’s pair keeps things fairly clean, staying close to his team’s actual uniform scheme.

This isn’t the first time Young has leaned on Jordan Brand cleats for a big moment. He wore Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” cleats during last season’s Wild Card game. Before that, he wore Jordan 1 Low cleats all the way back at his Alabama Pro Day.

Young consistently reaches for Jordan Brand footwear whenever the stakes are highest, whether that’s a draft showcase or a playoff game. Kicking off a new season in another exclusive pair keeps that streak going.

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Bryce Young’s Air Jordan 10 Low PE Cleats

Young’s fashion choices off the field have drawn plenty of attention throughout his career. He’s shown up to games in rare collaborative sneakers, including a pair of Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunks before switching into cleats for kickoff. That kind of pregame rotation has become part of his identity as much as his play calling.

Jordan Brand cleats specifically have become increasingly common among NFL quarterbacks in recent seasons. Getting access to unreleased PE colorways carries its own kind of status within that world. It signals a level of relationship with the brand that goes beyond a standard sponsorship deal.

Young’s continued use of Jordan Brand cleats across some of his biggest moments says a lot about where his personal style priorities sit. Whether it’s a draft workout or a season opener, he’s consistently found ways to make his footwear part of the story.

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This marks the colorway’s first-ever retro after 22 years. White tumbled leather covers most of the upper here. Varsity Red hits the eyestays, laces, collar, and tongue for that classic Bulls-inspired look.

Light steel grey rounds things out across the eyelets, lining, and outsole. That combination gives the shoe a clear connection to the earlier “Steel” Air Jordan 10, just swapping in red instead of blue. The shape is expected to lean closer to the original 1994 performance build rather than a modern reinterpretation.

This colorway originally released back in 2005, right after Jordan’s first NBA retirement. It never carried the same weight as some of the model’s other releases at the time. Even so, it’s built a steady, quiet following over the past two decades.

This continues a broader run of 2000s Air Jordan 10 retros, following a women’s exclusive “Hydrangea” release earlier in the year.

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Air Jordan 10 “Red Steel”

The Air Jordan 10 was never as big as models like the 11 or 4 within the broader lineup. Jordan only wore it briefly following his first retirement, and it’s often gotten overshadowed by shoes with bigger on-court moments attached. Still, that hasn’t stopped it from building a loyal following among certain collectors over the years.

“Red Steel” fits right into that underdog reputation. It’s clean, wearable, and easy to pair with almost anything, which has helped it age better than some louder colorways from the same era. Twenty-two years without a retro only added to how hard it’s been to track down a decent pair.

Given how much attention early 2000s Jordan releases have gotten lately, this feels like the right moment for “Red Steel” to finally get its shot. For collectors who’ve kept this one on their list for years, March 2027 should be worth the wait.

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