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This then led to a heated phone call between the two, during which disrespect and insults hurled back and forth. The California MC even dissed his own mother Karlissa Saffold at one point, which she responded to per Livebitez on IG.

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Ray J later spoke to TMZ about the feud, explaining he and Blueface always been cordial with similar colleagues and work partners. “He was trying to flex with what he was saying, we had to respond,” he remarked. “The last thing I want to do with all of these shenanigans is get Princess involved in it. She’s over there taking care of the kids. She don’t have nothing to do with the streams. I feel bad when she catches a stray like that.”

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Ray J & Blueface Beef

However, Ray said he has “friends” in reference to Shila, not girlfriends. “How is that a flex for anybody?” he asked about Blue. “If you was smashing my girl or somebody that I was messing with, then you got my juice all over your body…”

The singer said he and Shila talked about it but didn’t get into it too deeply, adding that she can do whatever she wants to do. Also, he said he might get in the boxing ring with the rapper if the money is right.

There were some more stream highlights about this situation involving Blue’s response, Deen The Great, and more. But for the most part, it seems like this situation is more about pettiness than anything serious.

Elsewhere, Blueface has plenty of relationship drama of his own to handle. In the meantime, we’ll see if Ray J keeps his boxing history up and if these two will settle things then.

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Green suede covers the entire shoe, upper and midsole included, replacing the model’s usual patent leather and mesh build. It’s a bold shift for a silhouette known for that mixed-material look, giving this pair a much more monochrome finish. A translucent, glow-in-the-dark outsole finishes things off underneath, lighting up green once the lights go off.

The design pulls from behind-the-scenes footage of Michael Jordan filming against a literal green screen during Space Jam’s production. That concept replaced an earlier rumored colorway, “Space Jam Galaxy,” which reportedly won’t be getting a public release after all.

Packaging leans hard into the movie tie-in too. Early images show a green box styled like a film clapboard, reading “SJ 30th” across the top, along with Looney Tunes artwork tucked inside.

This marks one of three Air Jordan 11 releases tied to the film’s anniversary this year, joining the returning “Space Jam” colorway and its own take on the shoe’s most iconic look.

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Air Jordan 11 “Green Screen”

Space Jam first hit theaters back in November 1996, making this year’s 30th anniversary a natural moment for Jordan Brand to lean into. “Green Screen” adds a fresh angle to that celebration instead of just repeating the same classic colorway.

Michael Jordan wore early, unreleased versions of both the Air Jordan 9 and Air Jordan 11 throughout the film. Those exclusive pairs have since become some of the most iconic sneakers connected to his entire signature line.

“Green Screen” pulls from a different part of that story, focusing on the film’s production rather than what appeared on screen. That behind-the-scenes angle gives longtime fans something new to chase beyond just another “Space Jam” retro.

With the date now moved up and demand already building, this release looks set to be one of the most talked about pairs of the holiday season.

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As caught by CY Chels on Twitter, Budden looked at Wilson’s history and independence as a journalist compared to that of VladTV. What’s more is that the Slaughterhouse MC wondered if this is a downgrade for Elliott considering his previous success.

“Elliott paired with Vlad looks funny,” he remarked. “Because Elliott has always been, at least optically, his own pillar. Elliott has been the pillar. And then there’s been all these ancillary pieces. The Vlads, the me’s, and he’s the pillar. So now, to see him on Vlad, where you kind of have a good understanding of the mechanics, it looks a little funny. It looks like a demotion. It looks like you’re taking a check, it looks like you’re taking a job. Which leads to the question I have for y’all: Jay-Z, ’96, famous song. ‘Can’t Knock The Hustle’?”

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Joe Budden On Elliott Wilson & DJ Vlad

Then, the rest of the pod chimed in. “If we’re going to knock a hustle, there are hustles we should knock,” Ice remarked. “I don’t knock nobody for going to do an interview with… ‘I’m on this platform, I’m on this platform.’ We know Elliott just had a health scare, Elliott just had twins. Life be life-ing. He’s not out here knocking nobody upside the head, robbing, selling drugs. He’s not out there doing none of that. So I’m definitely not gon’ knock your hustle for going to sit with Vlad… That’s what I never understand.”

“There will be people who will be more outraged by that than the dude that’s actually selling crack,” Marc Lamont Hill shared. “That’s the s**t that’s crazy to me. ‘He had to feed his family, but don’t go on Vlad.'”

Overall, this discussion may have to do with DJ Vlad’s previous hip-hop media controversies, and there are a few sides to consider. Joe Budden and Elliott Wilson have clashed before, but not in any truly serious way.

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Black leather covers most of the upper, giving the shoe a smooth, tonal base instead of leaning on bold color blocking. Grey accents work through the mudguard and the tongue logo, keeping things from feeling like a straight all-black build. Chrome details hits the signature crossover lace straps, catching light in a way that gives the shoe its namesake shine.

The Air Jordan 8 first released during Michael Jordan’s 1992-93 championship season, one of the busiest designs in the entire Jordan catalog. “Chrome” took that same detail-heavy shape and stripped away the bold color, leaning fully into black and metallic accents instead.

It’s a formula that’s aged pretty well. The colorway first dropped in 2003, then came back once more in 2015, building a real cult following each time. This marks its first appearance since that 2015 release, giving longtime fans another shot at a pair that’s stayed in demand for years.

Full family sizing is included in this drop, running from toddler up through adult sizing. With the classic silhouette and a colorway collectors have been asking about for years, this one should move fast.

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Air Jordan 8 “Chrome”

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan 8 to be one of the most detail-packed shoes in Jordan Brand’s entire history. Crossover straps, support cables, and heavy paneling defined its original look.

“Chrome” took that same busy design and pulled it back toward something simpler. Instead of leaning on bold OG colors, it built its identity entirely around black and metallic tones.

That contrast is part of what’s made the colorway stand out over the years. It proves a shoe known for being loud can still work in a quieter, more restrained form.

With this release marking its return after over a decade away, “Chrome” gives collectors a chance to grab a pair that’s spent years building its reputation purely through scarcity.

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Release Date: August 28, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: BIGGER THAN THE DEVIL (due September 11)

Quotable Lyrics from YA DIGG

Shoutout to Kehlani, we fold s**t too, but not clothes up,
I hit licks on Papi in my projects, I’m my own plug,
When Ric had his Audi, they want to book me, but I own clubs,
We ain’t forget about it, all that hate, know we got they h*es f***ed

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Last night (Friday, August 28), the Chicago superstar performed at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was par the course given Ye’s previous concerts in recent months: a nostalgic and hit-filled setlist, the globe stage, big fireworks, and so on. But fans in New Orleans were in for a big surprise, as Kanye’s Los Angeles collaborator joined him onstage to perform “EVERYBODY,” “CARNIVAL,” and their The Life Of Pablo collaboration “Fade.”

Bars caught a clip of the first song on Instagram. GoodAssSub on Twitter caught Ty’s message for his collaborator: “Make some noise for the realest in the motherf***ing game, the best artist alive, Ye!”

Does this mean VULTURES 3 is actually on the way? We will just have to wait and see what happens…

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Kanye West’s Concert

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For those unaware, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign fell out due to the latter denouncing hate speech after the former was on one of his Twitter bigotry storms. Ye claimed the labels forced Ty to speak out against him in an interview with DJ Akademiks.

“You letting them put words in your mouth,” he claimed. “I 137x his career… And while I’m on a plane, you put up word-for-word Jews vernacular. My thing is, we can sit and talk it out. I know they [the record label] on your head, but you ain’t got to denounce me.”

In the months since, Ty Dolla $ign kept his distance from Kanye West, but that all seems to have changed now. The question is whether or not they hashed issues out or if they just let the backlash run its course.

Either way, fans now have renewed faith in VULTURES 3. We will see if they link up again soon or if this will be another mythical project that never emerges.

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“God is good. My dad is truly a miracle, and I’m so blessed to still be able to say he’s here. God’s grace has carried us through every moment,” she captioned the post. It featured a picture of the executive with his family.

Other updates on Pierre Thomas’ condition, though, have been a bit more serious and potentially conspiratorial. His mother took to social media to claim someone is to blame for the heart attack, and to fight back against false death rumors that were spreading around his name.

“Let me straighten y’all all out,” she expressed. “First of all, my son is not dead. No matter what my son has done to me, no matter what he’s done to you, he’s still my child. Somebody did this to him, and I know it because there’s neurologically no reason [for the heart attack]. Pierre is alive. Is he well? No. But don’t count nobody out… We reap what we sow in this life… I can’t just walk away from my child like that and he’s incapacitated. But cut the lie… My son is not dead. I don’t know who gave TMZ that story, but cut the lie. He’s healing. He’s recovering. And I’m here. He rising up like Lazarus.”

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Pierre “P” Thomas’ Condition

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At the top of the week, TMZ spoke to an allegedly close source who reportedly confirmed Pierre “P” Thomas’ health is improving. He’s reportedly still in the hospital, but his recovery is going steadily and progressively well.

This follows the Quality Control CEO’s past public spats with artists associated with the collective, namely with Young Thug. Beyond that, though, he’s been low-key and focused on his craft and career. We wish P all the best as he continues to recover.

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Via Instagram, the G-Unit mogul mocked these cancelations in two posts, each covering one of the shows. “oh my goodness cancelled, things not going well? cheer up you can drop a new flavor wings. LOL,” he captioned the first one. “So now ya want to try to focus on selling bum juice blue wine that’s not champagne. LOL,” Fif captioned the second.

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In both cases, he referred to Ross’ extracurricular endeavors like his Wingstop franchises and his brand ambassadorship for the Luc Belaire sparkling wine. This comes after Rick Ross tried to troll 50 Cent over his G-Unit Reeboks. But this wasn’t too successful, as the shoes sold out quickly and Rick was only left with the option to call cap and refuse to believe in the success.

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Rick Ross & 50 Cent Beef

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Again, the reason for the Maybach Music Group mogul’s concert cancelations is unclear at press time. But for 50, it’s easy to give zero benefit of the doubt and assume no one wanted to go.

Rick Ross’ beef with 50 Cent is pretty vague when it comes to how it started, but it’s one of the most reliable realities in hip-hop dynamics today. Tensions allegedly stem from 50 giving Ross a cold look at the 2008 BET Awards, a moment they were happy to exploit for diss tracks and plenty of attacks in the years since.

These days, though, Rick Ross and 50 Cent clash over trivialities, for the most part. They are just clearly not fans of each other in the business and lifestyle sense above all, and as veterans in the game. At this point, no one’s keeping score beyond how funny they can be.

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During a conversation with The Shade Room, he opened up about his recent comments about not talking with Kendrick Lamar and addressed fans who continue to speculate about this relationship. While it seems clear there’s no real tension or feud here, it’s also clear the “Hate It Or Love It” spitter is never turning a challenge down.

“When you are a real man, you get on the phone and communicate,” he remarked. “I’m not saying who’s not or who is… But if somebody wants to talk to me about something, you can call me. We can talk like men. Or we could meet up… I’m not with hiding in the background and leaving things for people to figure out. If you want to know how Game feel, call Game… I’ll tell it to you the same way I’ll tell it to you on the phone and your face. Whoever don’t like that, you just at your house with your phone in you hand, on your keyboard. It’s not gon’ spill no gas out my Maybach, your opinion. So have it.”

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The Game On Kendrick Lamar

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Then, The Game responded to the notion he may be trying to goad K.Dot into a competitive rap battle that isn’t indicative of any real problems. “I don’t got to prove nothing else,” he responded. “Look at me… I’m alive, I’m right here. I have one of the most amazing hip-hop discographies in the world. 21 years later, almost 22, I’m still gassing, still spitting. This is just what I do. I’m just good at what I do. I’m not baiting nobody into nothing. But I’m not running from nothing. You could say it’s Kendrick, it could be Hov, it could be Drake, Ye. Everyone knows what it is with me. I can rap. And also, I’m gon’ stand on whatever it is outside of that. I’m not baiting nobody in no beef. But I do beef very well. And I’m alive and kicking.”

Elsewhere, The Game elaborated on this perspective in a conversation with Jeremy Hecht for UPROXX. Hecht asked Game if he saw Dr. Dre doing the “I see dead people” for “Not Like Us” at The Pop Out as a shot at him, given how Game used the same intro on “One Blood.” He doesn’t see it that way, explaining how he spoke to Top Dawg about it.

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At around the 1:22:18 mark of the YouTube video below, the Organized Rhyme MC brought up how hip-hop is a “s**t-show” right now in reference to those cases. It was part of Joey Crack’s larger point about warped media discourse and how volatile the space is right now.

“Sometimes it’s a real s**t-show out here, in hip-hop?” he remarked. “Holy Christ. It’s a s**t-show going on out here with everything. One minute, we love Lil Durk. The next minute, we think he’s snitching. The Tupac trial got me sick. ‘Cause everybody’s a rat. So I’m sitting here, like… I’m too old-school, I’m too based off morals and all that. I’m looking at this trial. The guy on trial’s a rat. He flew to New York with a wire and the feds to get Von Zip. The guys telling on them, they’re all OGs… I can’t believe what’s going on in all these situations and trials.

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Fat Joe On The Breakfast Club

“[There was a code] all the way,” Joe continued. “Snitches got stitches. There was a huge code. I know crews that went to jail together 40, 50 deep in the ’80s that nobody told. They did their time, they came home. Legends of the street… Did I live by the right morals and codes? […] This guy was a gangster… Seems like he deliberately got himself locked up to take credit for killing Tupac… He’s forcing himself in jail for Tupac. They found a shrine in his house. Who’s killing somebody and keeping the articles? […] But he told on everybody… I might be confused on this game of life.”

We will see if other folks in hip-hop agree with this assessment or if they point out more nuance.

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