Per WBRZ-2, the “Favorite Song” hitmaker, real name Nau’jour Grainger, is listed on their roster as a freshman, wearing number 89. The 26-year-old posted a video to his TikTok account of himself doing drills and catching passes at the school practice facility.

“You gon get yours,” he captioned the post. This decision to play football has been controversial amongst fans. However, he hasn’t backed down, and it looks like his determination is finally going to pay dividends.

“If nobody told me, I’m Proud of ME [praying hands emoji tiger emoji] Geaux Tigers,” he said on his IG earlier this week.

It seems like this move was finalized about a week or so ago based on previous activity on his Instagram.

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Why Isn’t Toosii Playing Football For Syracuse?

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Hopefully, things go much better this time through with the Lane Kiffin-led program. Not too long ago, Toosii and Syracuse’s head coach Fran Brown had a falling out after his chances of playing were put into question.

“He’s not going to come here and play ball. I was going to allow him to walk on… I was going to tell him you definitely have an opportunity to do that because I know he was born and raised here.”

He continued, “Just wanted to be able to give him a shot to live out something that was his dream. I’m not sure if that will happen because we’re getting more and more players on the football team. […] I’ve got to evaluate it now. More and more players are coming who can play ball.”

However, this was not what led to Toosii not being on their roster. According to him, it had everything to do with tuition and other things not related to football. “No coach, that ain’t what happened. I told you I wasn’t coming there no more, and you feel like you wanted to break the news first before I told people what school I was going to. (Brown) is a bozo for that.”

“That was never the conversation,” Toosii said regarding the walk-on claims. “The conversation was y’all paying for my school. That’s what it was. If you lie, I’ve got receipts.”

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With over four decades of history stretching from the “Chicago” and “Bred” originals to the era-defining collaborations of the 2020s, the sheer volume of releases is staggering.

Here is our ranking of all the OG colorways of the Air Jordan 1 High.

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15. Air Jordan 1 High “Dark Royal Blue”

The “Dark Royal Blue” is one of the more low-key entries in the original Air Jordan 1 lineup, but it still carries that unmistakable 1985 DNA. The white leather base is clean and simple, with the royal blue accents adding a cool, understated pop of color throughout.

It sits at the bottom of this list mostly because it never got the same retro treatment as some of its siblings, which means fewer people have had a chance to connect with it.

Still, as an original 1985 colorway, it holds a genuine place in sneaker history and deserves way more recognition than it typically gets.

14. Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Purple”

Just above the “Dark Royal Blue” is another colorway that tends to fly under the radar. The “Metallic Purple” takes the classic Air Jordan 1 silhouette and adds a rich purple accent against a clean white leather base, with that signature metallic finish giving it a look that felt genuinely bold for 1985.

It’s one of the more daring color choices from the original run, and honestly, ahead of its time. The fact that it never got a proper retro release keeps it from ranking higher, but among collectors who know their Jordan 1 history, the “Metallic Purple” is a quiet favorite.

13. Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Orange”

The “Metallic Orange” is a colorway that really grows on you the more you look at it. The bright orange accents hit differently against the white leather upper, giving the shoe a warmth and energy that most of the other original colorways don’t quite have.

It’s loud in the best possible way and feels like a colorway that would turn heads just as much today as it did back in 1985. Similar to the “Metallic Purple,” the lack of a modern retro release keeps it toward the bottom of the list, but it’s a genuinely fun and underrated entry in the OG lineup.

12. Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Blue”

The “Metallic Blue” is a little different from the rest of the entries on this list because it technically came out in 1986, making it a slightly later addition to the original run.

That said, it belongs here and it more than earns its spot. The blue metallic accents against the white leather upper give it a cool, clean look that still holds up beautifully today. It also tends to command serious money on the resale market, which says a lot about how much collectors value it.

The “Metallic Blue” is a reminder that the original Jordan 1 run had something for everyone.

11. Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Red”

The “Metallic Red” is the most aggressive of the metallic colorways and it ranks 11. The red accents hit with a boldness that feels directly connected to the “Chicago” colorway’s energy, even if the two are distinctly different shoes.

The white leather base keeps things grounded while the metallic red details bring the heat. It also got a proper retro release in 2017, which gave a whole new generation of sneakerheads a chance to experience it.

That retro run alone bumps it ahead of the other metallics on this list. The “Metallic Red” is a seriously underappreciated colorway that deserves a bigger platform.

10. Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Green”

Coming in at number 10, the “Metallic Green” is arguably the most visually striking of all the metallic colorways. The green accents are unexpected, fresh, and genuinely unlike anything else in the original 1985 lineup.

Against the white leather base it pops in a way that feels ahead of its time, and it’s the kind of colorway that sneakerheads today would absolutely lose their minds over if it dropped as a proper retro. The fact that it hasn’t gotten that moment yet only adds to its mystique.

The “Metallic Green” is one of those shoes that proves the original Air Jordan 1 run had range.

9. Air Jordan 1 High “Natural Grey”

The “Natural Grey” is one of those colorways that rewards a closer look. On the surface it’s a simple, neutral shoe with a white base and grey accents, but that simplicity is exactly what make it so special.

It’s the most wearable of the original 1985 colorways and the one that pairs with virtually anything. It also actually has an original 1985 pair listed on GOAT, which speaks to how seriously collectors take this one.

Furthermore, it laid some of the groundwork for the modern obsession with tonal, understated sneakers. The “Natural Grey” is quiet, versatile, an timeless.

8. Air Jordan 1 High “White Black”

The “White Black” sits at number 8 and honestly could make a case for even higher. It is one of the cleanest colorways in the entire original Jordan 1 lineup, pairing a crisp white leather upper with black accents in a combination that never goes out of style.

There’s no red, no blue, no metallic finish. It’s the kind of shoe that works with everything and offends nobody, which in sneaker culture is actually a harder thing to pull off than it sounds. The “White Black” is a classic that doesn’t always get the credit it deserves.

7. Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Black”

The “Metallic Black” is where things really start to get serious at #7. It takes the all-business energy of the White Black and adds a layer of premium detail with the metallic finish on the black accents, giving it a look that feels more refined and intentional than a standard two-tone colorway.

It’s one of the most sophisticated options in the original lineup and the kind of shoe that collectors have been chasing for decades.

Additionally, the metallic detail catches the light in a way that makes the shoe look slightly different depending on how you see it. The “Metallic Black” is special in a quiet way.

6. Air Jordan 1 High “UNC”

The “UNC” colorway holds a unique place in Air Jordan 1 history. It was Michael Jordan’s direct nod to his alma mater at the University of North Carolina, and that personal connection gives it a layer of meaning that most colorways simply don’t have.

The powder blue and white combination is one of the most refreshing looks in the original lineup, offering a lighter and more optimistic energy compared to some of the bolder colorways.

Beyond that, the UNC has developed one of the most devoted followings of any original 1985 colorway. It sits at 6 but makes a strong argument for the top five every time you see it.

5. Air Jordan 1 High “Shadow”

The “Shadow” comes in at number 5 and it has absolutely earned its place in the upper tier of this list. The black and grey combination is one of the most versatile and wearable colorways in the entire Air Jordan 1 catalog, and it has proven that over and over again across multiple retro releases.

Every time the “Shadow” comes back it sells out, and for good reason. The neutral palette works with everything and the shoe has a quiet confidence that is hard to replicate.

It also inspired the Shadow 2.0, which is its own testament to how beloved the original colorway really is.

4. Air Jordan 1 High “Royal”

The “Royal” is one of the most iconic colorways in sneaker history, and at number 4, this pair is returning later this year! The black and royal blue combination is genuinely stunning and has held up as one of the most visually striking color pairings ever put on an Air Jordan.

Michael Jordan wore the “Royal” during his rookie season, which adds a layer of on-court history that most colorways can’t touch.

Furthermore, every retro release has been met with serious demand, and the 2017 OG retro in particular reminded everyone why this colorway sits in a class of its own.

3. Air Jordan 1 High “Black Toe”

The “Black Toe” comes in at number 3 and it is right there with the top two in terms of cultural weight. The white, black, and red color blocking is clean, bold, and instantly recognizable, and the black toe overlay gives the shoe a distinctive look that sets it apart from both the “Chicago” and the “Bred”.

Jordan wore the “Black Toe” during his rookie season and it has been one of the most sought-after retros ever since. Additionally, the “Black Toe” inspired decades of Air Jordan 1 colorway designs that followed the same tri-color blocking formula.

2. Air Jordan 1 High “Bred”

The “Bred” is an icon and it more than earns its place at number 2. The black and red colorway is the one that started the legend, worn by Michael Jordan in the 1985 Slam Dunk Contest and famously banned by the NBA for not conforming to uniform rules.

Nike turned that ban into one of the greatest marketing campaigns in history and the rest is sneaker folklore. The “Bred” is as clean and timeless as a sneaker gets, and every retro release proves that the demand for this colorway never fades.

It sits at two only because the “Chicago” exists and that’s the only reason.

1. Air Jordan 1 High “Chicago”

There was never any other option. The “Chicago” is the Air Jordan 1, the shoe that started everything, and arguably the most important sneaker ever made. The red, black, and white color blocking is as iconic as any design in the history of footwear, and the story behind it:

Michael Jordan’s rookie season, the NBA ban, the Banned campaign, $55 million in first-year sales.

Every retro release sells out instantly and the 1985 original commands nearly $40,000 on GOAT today. The “Chicago” doesn’t just top this list. It tops almost every list it’s ever been on.

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The whole thing began when Shields was talking about a song in a social media video. She sang along to Stone’s “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” track and mistakenly said that it was Scott’s track. Maybe Claressa got it mixed up with Scott’s “Love Rain,” but that’s neither here nor there.

Either way, Diamond took to social media to respond to the Flint athlete, as caught by The Neighborhood Talk on Instagram. “I wasn’t going to say nothing, but Claressa, if you gon’ like my mama’s music, don’t ever call her Jill Scott again,” she expressed.

At press time, it doesn’t seem like Claressa Shields has responded to this callout. We will see if she addresses this at some point, apologizes, or explains her unfortunate mix-up.

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How Did Angie Stone Pass Away?

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For those unaware, Angie Stone tragically passed away in a car crash in March of last year. She and her bandmates were traveling in a sprinter van to Atlanta after an Alabama concert.

Since Stone’s untimely passing, fans, loved ones, and colleagues everywhere continue to pay tribute to her legacy and honor her life and career. As one of soul’s most resonant and important voices in the 20th century and beyond, her name always commands respect.

Still, we doubt Shields meant to disrespect either Stone or Jill Scott with her mistake. As for the latter, she recently released her new album To Whom This May Concern.

Furthermore, we will see if anyone involved here responds to the callout. It seems like an honest mistake and a cordial albeit stern response, so maybe this doesn’t go beyond this moment. Nevertheless, fans were quick to give both artists their flowers and due recognition. Whether folks’ mistakes are honest, high-profile, or otherwise, their names will always elicit much praise.

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Caught by Hip Hop N More, the 32-year-old hitmaker unveiled both details on his Instagram. Swae Lee and Rae Sreummurd are known for working with high profile guests and the set for Same Difference is no exception.

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As you’ll see there are a lot of familiar faces amongst the 16 cuts here. Jhene Aiko, Post Malone, French Montana, and of course, his groupmate, Slim Jxmmi are here.

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What Was Swae Lee’s Last Album?

Nav and Rich The Kid round things out, and overall, it’s a feature list that definitely has potential to help Swae Lee add more hits to his discography.

It seems that was partly the intent, especially with Post Malone. Caught by Complex, Swae was quoted saying just how much he respects the multi-genre talent and how excited he was to grab him for Same Difference.

“Me and Post made history together,” he said referring to their smash hit “Sunflower.” “That’s my brother… We just want to keep creating big stadium songs together.”

They will certainly have the chance to do so when April 3 rolls around.

When that day comes, it will end just about a three-year drought to the day since Lee’s last album. Technically, his last was Sremm 4 Life, a Rae Sremmurd tape. As a result, Same Difference is his first solo effort. Prior to this, he flirted with going solo by having his own disc called Swaecation off of SR3MM.

Same Difference Tracklist:

1. Tomato Tomato (Same Difference)
2. No Call No Show (feat. Nav)
3. Everyone Wants
4. The Gospel
5. Mural (feat. Jhene Aiko)
6. Side Eye
7. E Off Emotion
8. Suitcase (feat. French Montana)
9. Don’t Even Call (feat. Rich The Kid)
10. Flammable
11. Fav/Anna
12. Sneaker
13. Raising Awareness
14. Working Remote (feat. Slim Jxmmi)
15. Violet
16. Take My Heart (feat. Post Malone)

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Epstein’s name has been floating around hip-hop as of late, namely due to LaRussell’s cringe-inducing bars about him and other controversial figures being “heaven-sent.” But this is a more direct accusation. The woman in question insinuated that the Island Boys were related to the child sex offender in a clip caught by No Jumper on Instagram.

At first, Flyysoulja and the woman argued back and forth about fake chains, height, physical appearance, and more. But later on, she took the roasting to a new level and mentioned the late financier and child trafficker.

“You’re my height, you’re scrawny, you’re skinnier than me, you wear a size small, you made out with your brother, everyone thinks you’re Jeffrey Epstein’s son… Like, good job. You’re looking for your third baby mother ’cause the first two, you couldn’t keep?” the woman expressed.

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Are The Island Boys Related To Jeffrey Epstein?

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Believe it or not, the Island Boys have addressed Jeffrey Epstein allegations before. Back in 2023, they responded to rumors that they were in a picture with Epstein as young boys, with Flyysoulja himself denying the claims to TMZ. He said they are Cuban and the kids in the picture look white, the photo doesn’t seem to be in Florida, they didn’t leave the state until they were 18, and the brothers look much more like each other than the kids in the picture do.

In addition, they denied rumors that Jeffrey Epstein is their father. They called these completely false, clarifying that their father died of a heart attack and denying any affiliation with the late financier or his infamous island.

As for the woman referencing the Island Boys kissing each other, they have addressed this multiple times in the past as well. They claimed that they made a lot of money by selling content of them kissing, and that this wasn’t sexual in nature.

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Shane Battier already spoke on J. Cole’s apology to him in person, which happened during the summer of 2024. But The Fall-Off‘s architect spoke further on his line during his appearance on the 7PM In Brooklyn podcast alongside Carmelo Anthony and others. The pod shared a clip of this reflection on Twitter.

First off, Cole gave the aforementioned bar a zero out of ten, reflecting on happily apologizing to the two-time Miami Heat champion in person. He also reminisced on being a fan of his native North Carolina’s Tar Heels NCAA basketball team and how Battier playing for their rival college Duke made him “judgmental.” The Dreamville artist spoke on Shane coming from a nice family, being a great player, and Cole feeling surprised at how much his fans like that line. This made him cringe as the years went on, saying to himself that he should apologize to him.

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J. Cole’s Apology To Shane Battier

“I went to a restaurant in Miami, and he was sitting over there,” the North Carolina MC continued. “Matter of fact, somebody that was with him, I knew. He was like, ‘Yo, you got to come over here, bro.’ They wanted me to go there and rap the bar to him or something. I’m like, ‘Ask him to come over here. I’m serious, bro. Ask him to meet me over here in the hallway.’ I didn’t even want to do it at the table with other people. He got up, he met me around the corner, and he was so cool and gracious.

“In that moment, he didn’t give a f**k. He was like, ‘It’s funny,'” he concluded. “I’m like, ‘No, bro. You don’t understand. Ain’t nothing about that cool.‘ I had to double apologize and let him know: ‘I f**k with you and I respect you so much. Now that I got kids, I respect your parents.’ I know he got great parents, bro, a great family. That’s a beautiful thing. We need more Shane Battiers in the world.”

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Ye was in attendance for the event in Los Angeles, playing several tracks from the solo project along with some other random cuts. You can see below which songs the Chicago native decided to spin.

A lot of them were collaborations, a smart move to keep fans talking afterwards. Nine Vicious’ multiple inclusions have been a topic of discussion today, and many aren’t too ecstatic about him featuring on it.

Others included joint efforts with Travis Scott, who’s on the previously teased “FATHER,” as well as some with Ty Dolla $ign, CeeLo Green, and Andre Trautman.

In addition, Kanye spun some of the songs that were already released as of last year. “PREACHER MAN” and “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST headlined efforts in this department.

But overall, after this listening party concluded, it seems the consensus is that there is no consensus.

Folks seem pretty split on how to feel about the album based on what they were able to digest. The reactions have ranged from pure eagerness to uncertainty. That’s especially true in regard to the album’s release date.

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When Is Kanye West Dropping Bully?

Others are expressing that feeling with the features. One fan writes, “Only Ye would have nine vicious and ceelo green on the same album [laughing emoji].” “That sh*t say nine vicious [peace sign emoji],” another adds.

Some are going as far as to predict that this tape has no chance to succeed in the near future. “Lmao flopped.” Another echoes, “This boutta be so a*s.”

Hopefully, the album exceeds a lot of fans’ expectations when it does drop. That is the big question, though, as Ye hasn’t provided an updated release date at the time of writing.

It appears the biggest reason for it not coming out was mastering and mixing issues and some last minute tracklist adjustments.

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Terrance “T.A.” Dixon’s original accusations against Joey Crack emerged last year. Dixon, Joe’s former hypeman, accused him of sex trafficking, racketeering, and fraud, alleging that he “personally witnessed” him partake in “sexual relations” with a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl.

However, in the amended complaint, the plaintiff and his legal team removed the pedophilia and RICO allegations. Still, this new filing continues to accuse Joe of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Dixon claims the New York MC manipulated him into working for him and participating in non-consensual sexual activity.

The other claims in this new lawsuit relate more to business matters, as Dixon accused Fat Joe of withholding due wages and failing to properly credit him as a co-writer on various tracks.

Dixon’s attorney Tyrone Blackburn reportedly did not immediately respond to a request from Billboard to address these dropped allegations. Elsewhere, Joe’s lawyer Jordan Siev issued the following statement to the publication.

“Their decision to now voluntarily amend Mr. Dixon’s complaint — removing all allegations involving transporting of minors, statutory rape and RICO — and recast this matter primarily as a financial dispute about royalties and wages allegedly owed only reinforces that the allegations were baseless and that Mr. Cartagena is the one being targeted.”

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Fat Joe’s Defamation Lawsuit

Fat Joe sued Terrance “T.A.” Dixon and Tyrone Blackburn for defamation, alleging that their accusations are related to an extortion tactic. This defamation lawsuit claimed that Dixon had threatened to sue him over “grotesque” fake allegations, demanding a payout. The Terror Squad boss’ lawyer had previously alleged that the accusations against his client were “nothing more than an elaborate shakedown to extract money from him.”

Now, that defamation lawsuit will move forward in court with a federal judge’s support. Meanwhile, Fat Joe’s accuser and his legal team is trying to appeal this judge’s ruling and secure a dismissal.

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Listeners keyed in on one line in particular towards the end of the conceptual track. “One of the so-called kings of this rap thing that I swear to usurp.” Prior to that line he references being “signed to my hero,” Jay-Z.

People seemed to pinpoint the word “so-called,” and theorize that J. Cole didn’t really respect Hov. Also, with the song paying homage to Nas’ “Rewind” and him being a huge fan of Jay-Z’s biggest enemy added some extra layers to this belief.

However, while that line on its own does provide some credence to this argument, the line before it kind of nullifies things.

That’s why J. Cole informed the 7PM In Brooklyn podcast, per Gothamhiphop, that it “absolutely wasn’t” a dig at the New York icon.

He reiterates that he’s also an “unabashed Jay-Z fan” and viewed him as a god of rap as well. But after hearing the chatter online about how they viewed the line, Cole admits he could see the vision. However, as he explains further in the clip, he was rapping from the perspective a young and hungry teenager.

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Are Jay-Z And J. Cole Still Friends?

That makes sense as the song does narrate his life backwards. All in all, this can finally be put to bed.

In fact, J. Cole expressed that he’s upset his missing out on the Yankee Stadium concerts Jay-Z is putting on. They just so happen to fall on the days that he’s opening his world tour for The Fall-Off. But he says he does plan on attending his performance at the upcoming Roots Picnic.

Overall, it sounds like these two gentlemen are still friends, even if Cole and Hov both haven’t spoken to each other in a while. During the latter’s big interview with GQ and Frazier Tharpe, he revealed that him and his former signee are on good terms.

“I don’t have any negative feelings for him. I’m actually super proud of him and what he’s done.”

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The Royal sample is the centerpiece of this discovery. Royal blue hits the toe box, Swoosh, and collar against a glossy black base. A white midsole and blue outsole complete the look cleanly underneath. The wings logo is debossed directly into the patent leather on the ankle.

The fact that the Bred patent released publicly makes this sample even more interesting. Jordan Brand clearly had the “Royal” colorway ready in the same construction. Something along the way prevented it from reaching store shelves. That decision has left collectors wondering what might have been.

Patent leather on a Jordan 1 High OG carries a certain premium energy. The glossy finish transforms a familiar silhouette into something noticeably more elevated. The “Royal” colorway in standard leather is already one of the most iconic Jordan 1s ever. Seeing it in patent leather adds a dimension that feels both surprising and completely natural.

Overall, the “Royal” Patent Air Jordan 1 sample is a rare window into a release that came very close to happening.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal Patent” Sample

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The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal Patent” sample takes one of the most beloved colorways ever and completely reimagines it. Full patent leather construction gives the shoe a glossy, almost mirror-like finish throughout.

Royal blue covers the toe cap, Swoosh, and collar panel against a deep black patent base. A white midsole with a matching blue outsole sits cleanly underneath. The Air Jordan wings logo is debossed subtly into the ankle panel material.

The Bred version in the same patent construction did eventually release to the public. That makes the Royal’s absence from shelves all the more puzzling and significant.

The glossy finish elevates the silhouette beyond its standard leather counterpart entirely. This sample feels like a piece of Jordan Brand history that deserved a proper release.

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