At one point, 50 Cent was asked if he would be mad about Eminem doing a song with Ja Rule. Fif couldn’t even entertain the question, because he knows Em would never mess with a direct opp of his. 50 Cent even said that Em could do a song with Jay-Z, and he wouldn’t care.

AlexxMedia took this as Fif admitting that he did not have a real issue with Hov. However, 50 Cent took things in a different direction. He argued that Jay has never been the biggest rapper in the world, at any point in his career. In fact, he took credit for Jay-Z losing steam in the mid-2000s.

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50 Cent Has Some Words For Jay-Z

50 Cent used Jay-Z’s appointment as President of Def Jam as an example. Hov was the President of the iconic record label between 2004 and 2007. Fif believes that had it not been for his rise to fame, Jay-Z never would have retreated into an executive role.

The legendary rapper then went on to blame Hov for unleashing Def Jam’s entire budget into the marketing campaign for Kanye West’s Graduation.

Graduation vs. Curtis

If you remember, Graduation vs. Curtis was a major moment in hip-hop history. On September 11, 2007, Kanye and 50 Cent both dropped massive albums. Graduation was supposed to drop a week later, but Ye moved his release up for a direct competition.

At the time, it was seen as a referendum on street rap versus the nerdy persona that Ye had adopted. 50 Cent even said he would quit rap if Ye outsold him. In the end, Ye sold 957K units, while Fif sold 691K. West was declared the winner, and while Fif didn’t quit rapping, his career was certainly impacted.

All of these years later, 50 Cent stands firm in his belief that Jay-Z was his judge, jury, and executioner in that battle.

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On top of the music, Meg has been getting into the acting world. A few years ago, she made a controversial cameo on the show She-Hulk. Now, she is looking to appear on another big show. This time around, it is a network thriller for FOX.

That show just so happens to be the Baywatch reboot. Baywatch is an iconic 80s TV series about lifeguards. Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff were on this show, making it a true phenomenon. Now, the show is making a comeback, with a release of early 2027.

The trailer for the show officially came out on Tuesday, and if you’re watching closely, you will see Megan Thee Stallion.

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Megan Thee Stallion Joins Baywatch

For now, it looks like this is just going to be a cameo spot for Megan. Regardless, this is a huge look for her, all things considered. It’s a show that will play on Network television, which means it will have a lot more eyeballs than just a traditional show on a streamer like HBO or Disney+.

This comes in the midst of Megan Thee Stallion’s rollout for ACT III. This is set to be Meg’s next album, and we have even been getting some Tina Tuesday Freestyles in the midst of all this. However, this week, Meg ended up skipping out on the series.

Between this new album and the Baywatch cameo, there is one thing for certain. Megan Thee Stallion is booked and busy, even despite the hate from her detractors.

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Just a year after his passing, Drakeo The Ruler’s brother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Live Nation. He aimed at promoters, in particular, saying the security measures were “lackadaisical to totally absent.” The rapper’s brother felt as though the backstage area was not secure, and his brother passed as a result.

According to TMZ, Drakeo The Ruler’s family has come to an agreement with Live Nation, Hollywood Elite Security, Inc., Black Tide Events, LLC, and others. The wrongful death lawsuit has officially been settled. Specific terms must be completed within 45 days for the settlement to be made official.

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Drakeo The Ruler Was A West Coast Legend

As is typically the case with these kinds of settlements, the exact terms have not been disclosed. This protects both the family and the defending party. Regardless, a life has been lost, and that is what is most important to Drakeo The Ruler’s family.

In the years since his passing, Drakeo has oftentimes been used in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar discourse. Drake has previously co-signed the West Coast artist. Meanwhile, some felt as though Kendrick bit his style on GNX without giving proper credit. Whatever the case may be, there is no denying that influence he had on West Coast rap in general.

RIP Drake The Ruler.

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As part of the deal, Foot Locker becomes the Official Athletic Footwear Retailer of the Knicks. The partnership begins ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The big piece is a dedicated Foot Locker space inside the Knicks Team Store. It will feature Knicks products during home games, and it will be open to the public.

However, it is not a full standalone store. It is a retail area built into the team shop. Still, it is a rare way to shop for sneakers inside an NBA arena. There is more beyond the shop. Foot Locker will also run pop-ups during select home games and show up across the arena. Expect contests, signage, and a Knicks Theme Night.

To start things off, Foot Locker is launching the Fan Express. It is a mobile experience that will travel all over New York before ending at Madison Square Garden. There’s sneakers, ticket giveaways, live podcast recordings, and prizes.

Specific events and product drops have not been announced yet. The Knicks open their season on October 20th against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Foot Locker x New York Knicks

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Of course this comes after the Knicks are the reigning NBA champions, and the city is still celebrating. The team won its first title in 53 years this year, so it’s a huge moment.

Also Knicks gear is in high demand right now. Jordan Brand has leaned in with the Air Jordan 8 “Knicks,” which drops on December 24th. Foot Locker is expected to be one of the retailers for that pair.

A sneaker retailer inside the arena also gives Foot Locker a direct line to a very loyal fanbase. Game nights bring thousands of shoppers through the building.

The deal also fits Foot Locker’s recent push into basketball. The company has been promoting a platform called “Hoops Lives Here.” This partnership puts that idea on the city’s biggest basketball stage. Whether Foot Locker gets exclusive Knicks sneakers is still unknown. Overall that would be a fun next step.

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Release Date: October 9, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Sitting Bull

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We say that because a new Rocky interview with Complex is making the rounds online. In fact, it was revealed that Rocky will be dropping a new single this Friday called “Shroom Clouds.” This is a song that was originally called “Mushroom Clouds,” but has since been renamed. It is also being branded as the lead single to Don’t Be Dumb Disc 2.

Five other songs have been confirmed for the project, with some of these being eight years old. Among the songs are “Babushka Boi,” “Trunks,” “Sundress,” Grim Freestyle,” and “Hijack.”

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A$AP Rocky Preps Disc 2

“It’s all going to live on this too with like new revisions to it, new verses and a couple of new singles that people probably never heard,” Rocky said.

Some of these songs have already been previewed, although as Rocky makes abundantly clear, the songs will be touched up. It should also be noted that Disc 2 is only expected to have a grand total of two features.

While we do have a release date for the single, we do not have any release dates for the album itself. Some fans may be disappointed by this, although if one thing is for sure, it is that an update is coming sooner rather than later.

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However, according to The Stockton Record, things have not gone so smoothly over the past few months. Lee and Fugazi have butted heads over transparency and financial oversight, among other issues. The two could not seem to find a solution, and with Lee revealing that the Vice Mayor title didn’t mean anything to him, it was decided that his role would be stripped.

Interestingly enough, Lee’s term as Vice Mayor was set to expire on December 31, 2026, which is just 11 weeks away. Some Council Members felt as though they could have made it work for 11 weeks. In the end, Fugazi and Lee pushed for his title to be removed.

Lee attempted to resign, but his request was denied. Instead, a vote was held, and the council voted 4-2 to remove his title. Lee will remain on the City Council, regardless.

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Jason Lee To Remain As A Council Member

What made all of this more dramatic was Lee’s exit from last night’s City Council meeting. He had a flight to catch on the East Coast and was seen packing up his things as the vote was held.

While this has become a big story for Stockton’s municipal politics, there are obvious connections to the hip-hop world. In addition to being a City Council member, Lee is a media personality known for his interviews with the likes of Chrisean Rock, Dame Dash, Adam22, and many others.

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The first release will happen at Lapstone & Hammer, a sneaker shop in the city. Brown will be there for a meet-and-greet with fans. Only the first 50 people in line will get a chance to meet him and buy a pair. Everyone else will have to wait for the online drop on October 18th.

Overall, the shoe keeps things simple. Black patent leather covers the whole upper, and the classic white BAPE star sits on the sides. Green piping runs between the panels.That green is a quiet nod to Brown’s years with the Boston Celtics. A 7UICE stamp sits on the heel to show the collab.

Pricing has not been announced. Pairs will come in unisex sizing, and both brands say quantities will be limited. Also there will be no restock once they sell out.

The online release is expected through the 7UICE website. Some reports also mention BAPE and select retailers, so details could still change. Jaylen Brown also just joined the 76ers, so a Philadelphia launch makes sense.

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Jaylen Brown’s 7uice x BAPE

This project has a story that goes back to 2024. During NBA All-Star Weekend, Brown showed off a custom chrome BAPE STA. At the time, it was a one-of-one pair made just for him.

A matching varsity jacket with both logos also appeared. Neither piece was available to the public. Now the collaboration has become official.

Brown has said he has been a BAPE fan for a long time. That comes through in a simple design that lets the star logo do the work. The timing is interesting since Brown has also launched his own footwear effort, 741, after publicly criticizing Nike. 7UICE gives him a way to work with streetwear names like BAPE while building his own lane.

If you are in Philadelphia, the in-store launch is the best way to get a pair and meet Brown. Otherwise, set a reminder for October 18th.

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Eazy The Block Captain explained that he isn’t entirely sure why they broke up. When one fan asked why they split, he said he believes that the narratives on the internet led to their demise.

“I don’t even know lol forreal, between her friends and the internet y’all made her feel like I was a downgrade. My opinion,” he wrote.

The comment comes after he unleashed a brand new diss track toward Papoose and his new partner, Claressa Shields. The song didn’t have much to do with Remy, but it did find Eazy firing shots at Pap over his parenting, among other things.

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Eazy The Block Captain Speaks On Remy Ma Breakup

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Meanwhile, Remy Ma and Pap have been trading shots at each other on wax in recent times. Earlier this year, Pap dropped off “Jezebel.” Then, Remy came through with Alimony EP, which contained a number of shots toward Papoose.

Since Remy Ma and Eazy’s split, she has been romantically linked to the rapper Millyz. The two were spotted getting quite close on social media to promote their collaboration, “Say Yea.” However, she later shut down these rumors, claiming that she’s in a monogamous relationship with her music. 

We will continue to keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Eazy The Block Captain, Remy Ma, and Papoose. Check out his comment above and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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However, fans were met with a bit of a surprise on Tuesday when The Breakfast Club posted a full-length interview. This was their first since the Netflix deal, and it was a welcome surprise.

That said, there are now debates about why The Breakfast Club chose this interview, in particular. Charlamagne Tha God and Loren LoRosa spoke to Glasses Malone, Malcolm Spellman, Jason Martin, and Peyton Alex Smith about the new series, The Drop.

They also had a conversation about preserving hip-hop and not allowing it to fall into the wrong hands. In fact, there was even a spirited conversation about DJ Akademiks, with Glasses Malone explaining why he is more qualified to speak on rap.

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The Breakfast Club Back On YouTube

Given Charlamagne Tha God’s recent run-in with Akademiks a few months ago, some are finding the timing of all this fairly strange. However, it should be noted that Charlamagne was quick to defend Akademiks throughout the interview.

Going forward, it will be interesting to see whether or not this signals a real change for the program. Will they continue to post full-length interviews on YouTube, or is this just a one-time deal? If it is, then those conspiracy theories will only loom larger.

As for the fans, listeners in The Breakfast Club’s comments seem enthusiastic about this change. They have been clamoring for long-form to return to the YouTube page, and this is an opportunity to give the fans what they want.

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