As caught by The Neighborhood Talk on Instagram, he posted a screenshot on Twitter of a hopeful party attendee’s IG DMs asking if trans people were allowed, which he declined. “SORRY NO T***NYS ALLOWED AT THE TOPLESS POOL PARTY,” the Baton Rouge rapper captioned the screenshot. “WE WILL BE CHECKING Adam’s apples n STRONG FACIAL FEATURES n LARGE HANDS. I tried to be respectful I said MS [as in miss].”

He expanded on his views in a series of social media videos, some of which Livebitez caught on Instagram. Boosie Badazz said he was being nice but folks still responded with backlash. Given his controversies surrounding gender and sexual orientation before, some fans feel like the blasting is performative, whereas others affirm it’s still necessary even for folks who have made their issues clear in the past.

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Boosie Badazz’s Response

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“It’s the same thing if they say no alcohol in the building,” Boosie said in another video. “Y’all fought for gay rights for 20, 30 years. We said nothing. We should fight for straight rights. You can’t even go against it… Y’all get that offensive. I got real players, real bosses, football people, NBA people, attorneys, rappers. That’s my establishment. If I’m not going for it, I’m not going for it… I don’t want nobody licked and tricked. I’m protecting a lot of people’s reputations… This f***ing world is out of control.”

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Of course, there’s a big difference between private event rules within lawful parameters and making a fuss out of these rules based on just one single Instagram DM. What most people are criticizing here is the publicity Boosie gave the issue, not just his perspective. But Boosie Badazz will dismiss it all, and most folks did not express any shock at these remarks.

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On the New Rory & Mal podcast, the latter claimed Hov told Gunn to give Conway and Benny a ten percent equity (five percent each) in Griselda Records, which Westside allegedly refused. This supposedly caused a rift between the group, and recent verses from Benny and Conway (specifically his “Make Them Pay” freestyle) seemed to allegedly reference this tension.

However, Westside Gunn denied this on Twitter. “Everybody wanna go viral so bad s**t disgusting,” he wrote. “I’m honestly surprised this is a thing. Going viral is never in my thoughts. I spoke to Con and Benny today,” Mal responded to Gunn. They also had an Instagram exchange that reciprocated the same energy.

Still, it’s unclear whether Westside is calling cap on the rift itself or the claims about the equity offer. Maybe they will all address this soon, but it seems like fans are already picking sides.

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Westside Gunn’s Response To Mal

Another important factor to consider is how Griselda is still releasing music together, even if they all have their own rosters and groups to handle right now. Of course, this doesn’t automatically indicate the best of good will, but it’s definitely a promising indication that things remain cool between its three biggest artists.

Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher’s dynamic has always been under scrutiny, but they have dismissed many previous rumors about there being a conflict. Disagreements and personal motives will always get in the way, but as long as respect is there, they can celebrate each other’s separate growths.

Perhaps Jay-Z will step in to clarify this one day, or Mal will come through with more information. Either way, fans are hoping Gunn, Conway, and Benny can explain this themselves. In any case, we doubt we won’t hear collaborations between them in the near and distant future.

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As caught by Bars on Instagram, Kanye said “Put your hands in the air for Michael Jackson right quick” as he played MJ’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).” This is the sample for “Good Life” featuring T-Pain off of Graduation, and he transitioned into that classic by slowing down the sample chop.

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There were other big highlights from the show, such as Ye running “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” back and performing his “American Boy” verse.

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Kanye West’s admiration of Michael Jackson should come as no surprise, not just via song samples but also through his statements across his life and career. He’s probably one of many people enjoying the Michael craze and the resurgence of the King of Pop’s music on contemporary charts.

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Kanye West’s Netherlands Show

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This shoutout also represented a moment of positivity despite controversy around both of their names. Kanye West got pushback from Netherlands authorities for his concert bookings due to his previous antisemitism and other controversial bigotries. But government officials allowed the dates to remain on the schedule, luck Ye didn’t find in countries like the United Kingdom and Italy.

We will see if anything changes for the Monday concert, but it seems like everything is still on track. There are still a lot of questions about the previous concert cancelations and the shows in Florida, Spain, and other countries. But it seems like these will get answers on a case-by-case basis as Jewish communities and other officials continue to debate Ye’s presence.

In any case, Yeezy fans are very happy with these recent shows and are looking forward to more. We will see if anything derails what’s on the schedule and what highlights will emerge from the Monday show.

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The first release happens on June 11th through NOCTA’s own channels. A second drop follows on June 13th. A wider release on SNKRS arrives on June 16th, all per Sneaker Bar Detroit.

The colorway is university gold with black detailing throughout. Also a quilted leather upper covers the toe box in a pattern that references the Tiempo ’94 boot’s original design.

A velcro strap sits across the forefoot, which is a detail pulled directly from the Cryoshot silhouette. Large NOCTA lettering appears on the heel in black, and the NOCTA logo is debossed on the strap. Also a translucent Air unit runs the length of the midsole beneath the yellow upper.

The shoe connects to Canada’s participation in the 2026 World Cup .The university gold colorway reflects the Canadian national team’s colors. Drake is Canadian, which gives the NOCTA connection to the tournament a geographic layer beyond just the World Cup timing.

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NOCTA x Nike Cryoshot Tiempo ’94

The Nike Tiempo ’94 is a football boot silhouette with roots in the early 1990s. Nike introduced the original Tiempo as one of its first serious entries into the football boot market.

The Cryoshot version updates the silhouette with a lifestyle-oriented construction and an Air unit in the midsole, making it more of a street shoe than a performance boot. NOCTA is Drake’s sub-label under Nike, which has produced a range of footwear and apparel releases since launching several years ago.

Previous NOCTA x Nike projects have focused primarily on basketball and lifestyle footwear, so the Cryoshot Tiempo ’94 represents a move into football territory for the label.

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The Cryoshot Tiempo ’94 is part of Nike’s broader X2 World Cup initiative, which pairs football heritage silhouettes with cultural collaborators. Overall NOCTA is one of several partners involved in that broader effort alongside brands like Patta, Palace, and Jacquemus.

Finally, the retail price of the NOCTA x Nike Cryoshot Tiempo ’94 will be $200 when they drop!

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Shy and Jenny specifically asked if the reunion would ever happen in general, which Cam said it wouldn’t. “No,” he remarked simply. However, before the hosts could move on, Killa Cam wanted to clarify his answer and elaborate, which is where fans will feel disappointment.

“For me, let me just be Frank Zap’: it could [happen] without me,” he expressed, as caught by The Hip Hop Wolf on Instagram. “*laughs* No, I’m saying, I’ve seen them do Dipset reunion shows without me. I’m just telling you. It’s mad members of Dipset. I’m just saying I wouldn’t be there.”

There are a few different ways in which folks could interpret this statement. Maybe Cam’ron is just moving on with his other endeavors and is too busy, but there’s no ill will. Perhaps he took offense to the reunion shows without him. But a more likely theory is that tensions within the group and beef between its members is minimizing the chances of a reunion.

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Cam’ron & Jim Jones Beef

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Cam’ron’s Dipset beef is presently manifesting itself via his Jim Jones feud, which reignited as recently a a few weeks ago. Capo challenged his former Diplomats ally to a solo Verzuz battle, claiming Cam is who made Dipset lose their iconic Verzuz with The LOX.

Jim Jones’ beef with Cam’ron stretches back to tensions in the mid-to-late 2000s, when Jones was starting his ByrdGang imprint and business tensions rose. Since then, while they’ve been able to reconcile and keep things civil, they are now at odds in a pretty open and hostile way.

Neither artist believes they can fully mend their dynamic at this point, which is sad for OG Dipset fans. But the door is always open, and they haven’t ruled it out as a complete impossibility.

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The Triangle is one of Jordan Brand’s newer performance basketball silhouettes. This “Hyper Punch” version uses a bold color palette that stands out from more traditional Jordan Brand basketball releases.

The upper features a hyper punch pink tone across most of the shoe. A textured mesh panel covers the side of the upper in a slightly deeper pink shade. Black hits the collar, laces, and toe area, adding contrast to the overall look.

The midsole uses a lighter pink foam that transitions from the upper cleanly. Black outsole pods sit beneath the forefoot in a triangular arrangement, which connects directly to the shoe’s name. A ZoomX foam unit is visible in the midsole, indicating that the shoe carries performance cushioning intended for on-court use.

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Jordan Triangle “Hyper Punch”

The Jordan Triangle is a relatively new addition to the Jordan Brand basketball lineup. It sits outside the retro catalog and focuses on current performance rather than heritage. The ZoomX foam in the midsole is a cushioning technology Nike and Jordan Brand reserve for high end models.

Its inclusion here signals that the Triangle is built for actual court use rather than lifestyle appeal. The triangular outsole pod arrangement gives the shoe its name and also serves a functional purpose in terms of traction and court feel.

The “Hyper Punch” colorway uses pink in a way that reads more as a performance color than a fashion-forward choice. Jordan Brand has released similar vivid colorways on other shoes before.

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The Triangle silhouette has been positioned as a modern performance basketball shoe rather than a retro. The “Hyper Punch” colorway is one of the more visually distinct options released on the model so far.

A July 2nd release gives collectors and basketball players about a month to prepare for the drop. Finally, the retail price of the sneakers will be $145.

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Release Date: June 5, 2026

Genre: Pop-Rap

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from RUBBERZ

Swiping cards and stacking chips, I saw you sinking ships,
Left me standing in the pouring rain, now I bought a heavy diamond chain,
My pocket’s getting thicker, the watch is moving quicker,
Money talk is much louder now

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As caught by Akademiks TV on Twitter and IG, Ramos took to her Instagram page recently to add to these apparent Opium trolls. She posted a video of herself singing along to “Burning Bridges,” which doesn’t diss Carti but rather his AWGE label boss, A$AP Rocky. Also, Gio reposted a report on Instagram that the 6ix God is a billionaire.

That theory has existed for a long time, and it’s more than likely given his massive success over the years and many partnerships. But the Toronto superstar has never confirmed this, nor has any other official report verified the actual numbers. Many fans reacted to this repost with raised eyebrows as a result. But the main consideration is still how Gio Ramos is contributing to this beef narrative.

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Playboi Carti & Gio Ramos’ Relationship

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For those unaware, Playboi Carti and Gio Ramos’ breakup happened earlier this year, as she threatened to expose him before recanting and then doubling down on animosity. She unfollowed him on social media and deleted her pictures with him. Gio Ramos even clashed with Playboi Carti’s other ex, as she received a callout from Iggy Azalea amid her initial Carti criticisms.

As for the beef between the “Pain 1993” collaborators, it’s likely a result of Carti working with K.Dot on his MUSIC album. There was also a “No Face” collab between him and Drizzy that ended up dropping as just an OVO solo track. Some fans claim Carti got in the way of clearance.

It’s unclear exactly why the Gio breakup happened and if there’s any more context to the hip-hop feud. But both narratives continue to cross over now, and likely will whenever Ramos shows The Boy some love. We will see if there’s anything else to this dynamic or if it will stay as social media shoutouts.

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The shoe features a glossy orange patent leather upper across the entire build. Black stars of varying sizes cover the upper from the toe box to the collar. Black laces contrast against the bright orange base throughout.

Also small figure graphic appears on the heel of the shoe alongside what looks like a custom logo mark on the ankle strap.

The Nike Swoosh on the side panel is also done in black, keeping the two-tone color scheme consistent. An orange midsole with a black outsole rounds out the bottom of the shoe. The overall look is bold and consistent with the kind of colorways Lil Yachty has gravitated toward in his previous Nike collaborations.

Lil Yachty has been working with Nike on the Air Force 1 Mid silhouette for several years through his Concrete Boys collective and as a solo collaborator. This “Orange Stars” version appears to be another entry in that ongoing partnership. Whether it leads to a public release remains unclear for now.

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Lil Yachty x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Orange Stars”

Lil Yachty’s relationship with Nike has produced several Air Force 1 Mid collaborations over the past few years. The silhouette has become closely associated with his creative output within the Nike ecosystem.

Previous versions have used unconventional materials and bold color choices, and the “Orange Stars” continues that pattern. Patent leather is a glossy, coated material that gives shoes a shiny finish distinct from standard leather or suede.

The star graphic printed across the upper is a theme in Yachty’s aesthetic and has appeared in other projects too. At this stage, the shoe exists only in these early images, and no further details about its status have been shared publicly.

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The Mind 001 is a slip-on slide rather than a traditional sneaker. It sits in a different category from most Nike footwear releases.

The “Triple Black” version keeps the entire shoe in one color throughout. The upper, midsole, and outsole all use black, with only a tonal Swoosh breaking up the surface. The perforated upper adds some texture to the otherwise flat finish. The silhouette itself is low-profile and angular, with a wide toe box that tapers toward the heel.

The bottom of the shoe features 22 raised nodes across the outsole. Nike designed those nodes specifically to stimulate the feet in a way that is meant to support focus and mental clarity. The shoe is intended primarily as a pre-game or recovery slide rather than an everyday casual shoe, though its design is simple enough to work in either context.

The Mind line is a relatively new concept for Nike and represents a different approach to footwear beyond performance or lifestyle categories. The “Triple Black” colorway is one of the cleaner options for the silhouette and fits the minimal aesthetic the shoe already carries.

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Nike Mind 001 “Triple Black” Retail Price

The Nike Mind concept started from the idea that physical sensations can influence mental states. Nike worked with neuroscience research to inform the design of the outsole.

The nodes are meant to create a specific type of stimulation underfoot that connects to focus and mental readiness. The slip-on format makes the shoe easy to put on and take off. This fits the pre-game or locker room context Nike designed it for.

The “Triple Black” colorway simplifies the shoe visually compared to earlier versions that used contrasting colors across the upper and outsole. Keeping everything in one color makes the design details, like the perforations and the node pattern, more prominent when viewed up close.

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