That said, the two are currently being pitted against one another thanks to the recent Forbes list that came out today. Overall, this is a list that tracks the highest paid podcasters. Both Budden and Charlamagne found themselves in the Top 15.

As you can see below, Budden came through at Number 15, with $20 million earned over the last year. Meanwhile, Charlamagne was the first name in the top 10, with $27 million. Alex Cooper and the Kelce Brothers came in ahead of Charlamagne.

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Joe Budden & Charlamagne Tha God Shine

Joe Budden’s earnings came exclusively from The Joe Budden Podcast. His Patreon has some extremely loyal subscribers who pay top dollar for premium content. The Patreon has allowed Budden to operate as an independent creative. Consequently, he can say and do what he wants without consequence from some corporate entity. Unfortunately for Budden, these earnings are going to put him under the microscope of his co-hosts on the next podcast.

As for Charlamagne Tha God, he has built his fortune through The Breakfast Club and Brilliant Idiots. With a Netflix deal in his clutches, Charlamagne has become one of the most powerful men in media.

These earnings showcase how there is lots of money in the media game, as long as you are smart with how you build your empire. Budden and Charlamagne have put in the time, and they are being rewarded handsomely as a result.

Next year, it will be interesting to see if they continue this momentum.

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Mark Smith originally pioneered laser-etching on Jordan Brand sneakers years ago. That same craftsmanship anchors this new release. Instead of a simple colorway, the entire upper tells a story. Every inch is covered in etched artwork tied to Michael Jordan’s career.

Jayson Tatum actually revealed the shoe himself. He showed it off during a Jordan Brand tour stop in London. That kind of reveal already signals this is a special release. The details back that up completely.

Look closely and you’ll spot a license plate reading “M AIR J.” That’s a nod to Jordan’s black Ferrari 512 TR from his Bulls days. Another etching reads “Sandy Bros,” honoring twins Eric and Chad Sandy. Both have worked closely with Jordan Brand for years.

A golf cart appears somewhere in the artwork too. So does the familiar “23” gate from Jordan’s old estate. These aren’t random graphics thrown together for effect. Every symbol connects back to a real piece of his story.

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Air Jordan 3 “Laser” Reatil Price

This design isn’t coming out of nowhere either. It traces back to Jordan’s personal “Laser” Air Jordan 3 PE. That pair was made in 2003 to celebrate his 40th birthday. Laser detailing on Jordan sneakers has carried serious weight ever since.

The materials on this release match the story being told. An off-white leather upper serves as the canvas for all that etching. Brown suede wraps around the toe and heel for contrast. Metallic silver eyelets add a subtle shine to the shoes.

Nike Air branding closes things out on the heel tab. It’s a small detail, but it ties the whole design together. Collectors who appreciate storytelling over flashy colors will love this one.

The Air Jordan 3 “Laser” releases August 22nd for $230. It’ll be available through Nike SNKRS and select retailers. For a shoe this loaded with detail, that price is earned.

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Cheyenne was giving zero energy to Usher, and he had no choice but to kick her off stage. Following the show, Cheyenne took to social media, where she accosted fans for calling her “mean” and “ungrateful.” She subsequently went on to say that she wanted to be there for Chris Brown instead.

During a show in Birmingham, Alabama, Usher made one thing clear to the crowd. If you’re going to go up on stage, do it because you genuinely want to be there. Otherwise, no one has fun.

Well, a new viral video from the Birmingham show demonstrates how Usher’s message resonated. As you can see below, a woman swished a cherry in her mouth before feeding it to the singer.

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Usher Has Fun With A Cherry

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It was a steamy yet fun moment that just goes to show how fans aren’t just there for Chris Brown. There are plenty of concertgoers looking for their moment on stage with Usher.

It’s also nice to see that Usher wasn’t completely discouraged following the debacle in Nashville. That can certainly be an arrow to the heart, especially when you assume the fans on stage are there because they want to be.

Thankfully, the proper safeguards are now in place, and everyone will be having fun at The R&B Tour until the very end.

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If you’ve been paying attention to the streaming world, you would know that Kai has made his triumphant return to the streaming world. After a long hiatus, he came through with Streamer University. Furthermore, he just went to Disney World with Tyla.

However, on Thursday, he became the subject of Soulja Boy’s taunts. In a string of tweets on X, the artist told Cenat that he is a clone who was swapped out with Diddy. From there, he challenged Cenat to a boxing match.

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Soulja Boy Continues To Go After Kai Cenat

“You a clone @KaiCenat they swapped u out with Diddy,” Soulja Boy wrote. “I challenge yo short pussy ass to a boxing match weak ass n**** @KaiCenat.”

This is an extension of the one-sided beef that has seemingly plagued Kai and Soulja Boy over the past year or so. The most recent example of this was when Soulja Boy showed up in Atlanta, looking to audition for Streamer University. He was barred from the event, and as you can imagine, he was none too pleased.

Meanwhile, Cenat has been quiet about the situation. From the outside looking in, it almost feels as though the streamer does not take Soulja Boy seriously. Instead, he would rather ignore all of this and save himself the trouble.

Whether or not this latest attempt at attention garners a response remains to be seen.

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It was here where the alleged Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips leader was accused of murder, extortion, robbery, wire fraud, and human trafficking. The prosecution has called Big U’s music operation an alleged “mafia-like organization.” Now, they are going after him for allegedly trying to have a witness murdered, according to AllHipHop.

The witness in question is reportedly set to testify in Big U’s federal trial. These seven new charges include two counts of solicitation to commit a crime of violence, two counts of witness tampering, one count of conspiracy to transport someone for prostitution, and two counts of wire fraud.

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Big U Faces More Charges

As part of these allegations, prosecutors are claiming that Big U has been trying to run his enterprise from jail. Furthermore, they say he has been going to inmates, asking them to handle issues, such as witnesses. These are all allegations right now and have not been tried in a court of law.

The mogul’s trial is set to take place in February of next year. He will have six other defendants alongside him for this case. In the midst of this, Big U is looking to keep wiretap recordings out of his trial. A court hearing on this matter will be held soon.

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According to a motion filed on July 29, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) maintains that federal courts lack jurisdiction over the agency in this matter. Per All Hip Hop, the filing asks the court to dismiss Lanez’s complaint with prejudice, which prevents him from amending and refiling the case.

The lawsuit ultimately surrounds the stabbing that occurred in May 2025 while Lanez was incarcerated at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Prosecutors alleged another inmate, Santino Casio, attacked the rapper with a homemade weapon and left him with 16 stab wounds across his head, face, back and torso. The injuries resulted in two collapsed lungs, emergency air transport to a Bakersfield hospital and time on a ventilator before he recovered.

Lanez has since described the psychological impact of the assault in an interview. “Truthfully, I’ve done my best to keep my head above water, but mentally, I’ve gone through trauma that I sometimes even struggle with,” Lanez explained.

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Tory Lanez Lawsuit Rejected

His legal team alleges prison officials failed to adequately protect him despite Casio’s extensive history of violent offenses and disciplinary violations behind bars. The complaint also accuses correctional staff of responding too slowly during the attack and failing to deploy available emergency measures that could have limited the injuries.

Along with monetary damages that Tory’s legal team is seeking, they also alleged that the officials confiscated Lanez’s notebooks filled with unreleased music that they never returned. 

CDCR counters that it cannot be sued under the federal civil rights statute cited in the complaint and argues the Eleventh Amendment grants the agency immunity from both federal and state law claims.

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Perhaps the biggest headline going into tonight is that Cardi B is back with a new single called “AH HA.” It is a song that forced Cardi B to clarify her lyrics. Needless to say, fans will be eager to tune in.

From there, the legendary Juicy J is dropping a spoken-word album. Logic has a new compilation coming out. While Ken Carson is looking to drop an EP, Tyga goes full 80s mode. Clearly, we are in for an interesting weekend.

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Who’s Dropping Tonight

Albums & Songs Coming Tonight:

• Ken Carson — cartunez (?)
• Cardi B — AH HA
• Shaboozey — The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales
• Rod Wave — Hustle
• Tyga — $TARFACE
• Skepta, Kitschkrieg, Blumengarten — Gut Genug (Remix)
• Arca — XXXXX
• Trippie Redd — Swagger
• Logic — Paradise Records (Compilation)
• Prada Archive — Super Slime
• Davido — Oriadé
• Meek Mill — Nightmares To Dreams
• Too $hort — Sir Too $hort, Vol. 2 (Drink & Smoke)
• Wale & Elmiene — Overthink
• Kurupt & DJ Battlecat — Tales From My Hood
• KARRAHBOOO & Zukenee — KEEP UP W ME
• Jacquees — Mood 2
• RodSlime — Feeling Like Chris
• Ranai — KRUNKKID (EP)
• INJI — Bright Ideas
• HariRoc — THE SQUIDFATHER 2
• Russ — Coulda Shoulda Woulda
• Juicy J — THE CLOCK DON’T GO BACK
• Ray Vaughn — Look Don’t Touch
• Ari Lennox — Hookah Baby
• Fivio Foreign — Chasin (feat. The Fire Choir)
• 2slimey — Luv cup
• G.T. — Smarter Not Harder (feat. Larry June)
• NoCap – Heaven On Mars
• Homeboy Sandman and Jack Splash – Resonance Frequency
• BBYKOBE – P*SSY PINK

Let us know which project you will be listening to first in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest releases from the world of hip-hop.

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During a recent episode of Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda’s podcast, they declared his career over. Of course, they have their own bias, all things considered, but Yayo pointed out that Ross wasn’t even able to move more units than Tory Lanez, who is currently incarcerated.

“Ross, you need some help. You need the Drake stimulus package. That wasn’t there for you. Beefing with 50, that wasn’t good for you. It’s just nothing been good for you, man,” Yayo said. “Find a new career, man.” Yayo also made it clear that he prefers American Deli wings over Wingstop. 

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Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Go In On Memphis Bleek

It didn’t end there. Yayo also had some words for Memphis Bleek, who claimed that their recent rant on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game proved his point that they’re 50 Cent’s dependents. “Also Memphis Bleek, that comeback on Twitter, that shit was wack. Murda went f*ckin’ Ultimate Warrior on you, went Hulk Hogan on you.”

Yayo also began to compare being signed to 50 Cent vs. JAŸ-Z, citing Casanova’s stint under Roc Nation as well as Tony Yayo’s under Roc-A-Fella. Check out the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. 

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The Sixers were LeBron’s best shot at a fifth NBA title. While there are no guarantees, there is no doubt that the Sixers should be the favorites in the Eastern Conference this season. They have an incredible starting five, and they have the veteran presence to have championship pedigree.

LeBron is slated to retire at the age of 43 during the 2027-28 season. ESPN has followed LeBron since he was 17, playing high school basketball. Now, they are looking to follow LeBron until the very end.

According to a report from The Athletic, James and ESPN are in talks for a documentary in the style of Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance.

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LeBron James Nears Retirement

The report indicates that the two sides are near the finish line, although nothing has been officially finalized. Regardless, this is a huge deal for LeBron James, whose final years will now be immortalized.

Everyone could have seen this coming. After all, The Last Dance was a major success for ESPN during COVID. It lives on as one of the best sports docuseries of all-time. Now, LeBron gets his own Last Dance moment, while ESPN potentially gets to bring in millions of viewers.

LeBron will go down as one of the two greatest players in the history of the NBA. It is only fair that his final seasons get this level of fanfare and documentation. It’s a historical time for the league, and we can’t wait to watch…as long as the deal goes through.

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The song and video addresses Jadakiss and Fat Joe but neither of them really got the worst of it. Jim Jones became the primary target, and the co-hosts of The Joe Budden Podcast didn’t appreciate the direction he went in, especially when he mentions Jim Jones’s wife, Chrissy Lampkin. In the song, Spesh says things like “You had a baby by a bum bitch that’s a fools mate.” Elsewhere he raps, “You wanna be a street n***a so bad that you got Alpo old bitch/ But Po said she don’t blow dick… N***a you can’t even go home and get a blowjob.”

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Joe Budden Addresses 38 Spesh

“Dissing Chrissy seems like a total misstep,” Joe said. The general consensus was that it didn’t necessarily reach a point where the real mud-slinging needed to happen so escalating it felt unnecessary. “I’m not a fan of dissing nobody’s wife but some people are just known for minding their business,” Joe added. “Those people you don’t involve in whatever sideshow you’re doing.”

Budden later explained that he wanted to invite 38 Spesh to have a conversation with Jim Jones on the podcast. However, with Spesh seemingly crossing a line, Joe said that he wasn’t willing to entertain that conversation.

QueenzFlip added that he wanted the feud to really be between Jadakiss and 38 Spesh at the end of the day. Check the full clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. 

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