Recently, Akademiks even held a debate with Charlamagne Tha God. While many would agree that Charlamagne won the debate, there are still some questions about what is going on at Roc Nation. Some believe they are trying to sabotage artists like Drake, while others believe these are just conspiracy theories.

Last week, Akademiks claimed to have been swatted while speaking on Desiree Perez’s stalker. This became a topic on Joe Budden’s podcast this weekend, and as you will hear, he had some praise for Akademiks.

Joe acknowledges that Ak isn’t scared to speak on Roc Nation, and that it is admirable. However, Budden did offer a caveat for why he will not be joining Akademiks in that battle.

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Joe Budden Salutes Akademiks

“I don’t like creating enemies with people who have the resources to make my life a living hell every day for the rest of my life,” Akademiks explained.

DJ Akademiks has never shied away from a feud. If he feels as though he has been slighted, he is going to pursue that avenue of attack. That said, sometimes it delves into outright obsession and conspiracy theory.

This week, we imagine Akademiks will continue to stream, and it is likely that Roc Nation will continue to be a topic. Whether or not he decides to tone down the rhetoric, is something that still remains to be seen.

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from DON DADA

Got Benjamin money and Benjamin blood
I don’t know who give ’em hope (Who?)
This shit that you do is some shit that I don’t (Yeah)
See where he’s takin’ your flow (Yeah)

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This has ultimately led to some feeling as though he is selling out the black community. In fact, over the weekend, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) set their sights on Smith. They awarded Stephen A. with the “Thumbs Down” award for the way he has conducted himself over the last year.

Just last year, the NABJ invited Smith and First Take to their stage. This year, the tone was much different as Smith continues his right-wing descent. That said, Smith was made aware of the award, and he immediately jumped into his mob boss routine, threatening the NABJ with a rant that will likely take place either today or tomorrow.

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Stephen A. Smith Calls Out The NABJ

“This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early,” Smith wrote. “The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming. And make no mistake…..,I’m coming. Let’s see who REALLY deserves a Thumbs Down award when it comes to the Black Community, after I say my peace! Remember @NABJ, you asked for it. I’ve shut my mouth for years. Now y’all started something.”

Smith’s mob boss routine has become his schtick as of late. Every time he is criticized, he acts as though the sky is falling. It is as if some great injustice has been imposed upon him.

While his supporters love this tactic, there is no denying that the average person can see through it.

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Last month, it was reported that Scott and NBA star Jordan Clarkson were escorted out of a New York City members-only club after a bottle-throwing brawl. 50 Cent was performing at the venue, and it was said that Scott was mad at someone allegedly recording him.

Today, Tony Yayo was a guest on The Breakfast Club, where he got to reveal the truth about the incident. G-Unit was in attendance for 50 Cent’s show, and so he got a front-row view of Travis Scott’s antics.

As Yayo describes, Scott had an ego. As G-Unit tried to pass through Scott’s section near the stage, the Astroworld artist claimed that they weren’t allowed to go. This subsequently led to a bit of a scuffle, where Yayo claims Scott was dispatched with relative ease.

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Tony Yayo Says Travis Scott Got Out Of Hand

Speaking on the Clarkson angle to all of this, Yayo simply believes it was the kind of evening where everyone was getting drunk and unruly. He believes this ultimately led to the tensions, and that it was a bit of a weird scene.

However, Yayo maintains that G-Unit handled their business, and that there isn’t much to say. He said some rappers tend to have an ego, but it’s nothing that they couldn’t handle.

Hilariously, Clarkson had put his chain on Yayo during the performance. Yayo would have kept it on, but he was not too keen on being on the news for having a Knicks player’s chain on, especially in the midst of a brawl.

Needless to say, the situation was handled, and now, all parties can just move on.

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This follows the original Yeezy 800 runner, which was just recently loaded on to Yeezy’s website, with a December 2026 date. That version leaned into a chunky, retro running look with mesh, leather, and suede mixed together. The boot takes that same rugged energy and stretches it up past the ankle.

No release date yet on the boot specifically. The regular Yeezy 800 sneaker is expected sometime in December. Given how these things tend to go with Ye, the boot is probably lining up for a similar date, but… who knows?

Ye’s been busy lately teasing a bunch of new silhouettes at once, boots, sneakers, colorways, you name it. It all comes right as Yeezy gears up for its JD Sports rollout, so there’s clearly a bigger plan in motion here even if all the release specifics aren’t locked yet.

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Yeezy 800 High Tactical Boot

This tactical boot direction isn’t totally new territory for Yeezy. Ye’s touched on military- inspired silhouettes before, and this one fits right into that same lane, just with a cleaner, more finished look than some of his past boot designs.

The timing lines up with Yeezy’s bigger retail comeback. With JD Sports now carrying Yeezys, it’s possible pieces like this high-top boot could roll out faster than some of Ye’s older teased silhouettes, which have historically taken months to actually hit shelves.

Ye’s also been dropping these previews without much warning lately, usually just an IG Story with no context. It’s kept fans and sneaker sites scrambling, but it’s also just become the norm for how Yeezy operates these days.

For now, this is just a first look. No pricing, no date, nothing official beyond the image itself. But with how much attention every Yeezy gets, more details will leak well before the brand makes it official.

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However, Ebro Darden isn’t as low on Tyga as everyone else seems to be. During a recent episode of Rap Life Review, it was joked that Tyga is on Ebro’s West Coast Mount Rushmore. Ebro then defended his take, stating that Tyga has had a super smash hit every year for over a decade.

“I wanna say Tyga for the last 10 to 15 years has had a super smash hit every year,” Ebro said.

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Ebro Is A Big Tyga Fan

This is a hot take that can immediately be dismissed as not factual. One Google Search is all it takes to realize that Tyga has not, in fact, had a smash hit every single year for 15 years.

Sure, “Taste” was a big song in 2018, but that’s eight years ago. Meanwhile, “Juicy” is more of a Doja Cat song than anything else.

Regardless of the facts, fans on social media offered some strong reactions to what Ebro had to say. For the most part, users on X were simply incredulous at the former Hot97 host’s take.

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Social Media Responds

Below, you can find numerous reactions to the clip. Journalist Andre Gee had a humorous comment about the whole thing, saying, “This is the kind of thing where he should have to apologize & issue a correction next episode cause what the hell is he talking about.”

Ebro has opined about “algorithm hustlers” over the last few months, although this seems like a case of him doing the same thing. If his goal was to get a rise out of viewers, then he was successful.

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Blue has consistently antagonized the mother of his child, and that antagonist nature has been unrelenting. This has led to numerous fights and arguments on the rapper’s Kick streams. Not to mention, he has been going on dates with Chrisean Rock throughout all of this, which has made Nevaeh that much more upset.

Over the weekend, Nevaeh was supposed to be celebrating her baby shower amongst family and friends. However, Blueface snuck Chrisean Rock into the home, and didn’t do a particularly good job of hiding it.

Subsequently, Nevaeh found out, and in the clip below, you can see that she pulled a knife on Blueface. She pointed it at him, although she never ended up officially using it.

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The Blueface, Nevaeh, and Chrisean Rock Love Triangle

Nevaeh kept telling Blueface that this was supposed to be her day, and that doing this kind of thing was completely disrespectful. In typical Blueface fashion, he acted aloof about the ordeal and didn’t give much second thought to any of it.

Meanwhile, in a separate clip, Nevaeh stated that Chrisean Rock would be going to jail anyway, as she believes Blueface’s ex is responsible for the death of her, Ronnie.

The drama surrounding these three appears to be never-ending. With Blueface making upwards of $45K per week on Kick, he’s probably not going to let any of this stop anytime soon.

Ultimately, it just goes to show that this is the kind of content that performs well on Kick. Blueface continues to grow his platform, and his live viewers are looking for conflict.

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White leather covers most of the upper, keeping the base clean and classic. Tour Yellow hits the midsole with a speckled finish, paired with black accents throughout for contrast. Dark grey leather wraps the eyelets and signature wings, adding some texture against the brighter yellow tones.

The original pair released back in 2006 as part of Jordan Brand’s LS line, known for pairing bold colorways with matching apparel. That release sat alongside the now-iconic “Lightning” and “Thunder” Air Jordan 4s, both of which have already received multiple retros over the years. “Tour Yellow” stood alone as the one colorway from that trio that never got a proper return, until now.

Full family sizing is expected at launch, with pricing set at $220 for men’s, $165 for grade school, $105 for preschool, and $90 for toddler sizes. Pairs will be available through Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers.

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Air Jordan 4 “Tour Yellow”

The Air Jordan 4 has stayed one of Nike’s top-selling retro models for years, and “Tour Yellow” has quietly remained one of its most requested returns. With “Lightning” and “Thunder” both already back in rotation, this release finally completes that early-2000s trio.

The original pair also carried a detachable tongue patch, revealing “Rare Air” branding underneath the Jordan Flight logo. That detail tied it to other cult favorite Air Jordan 4 releases from the same era, including the Undefeated collaboration.

Momentum around the Air Jordan 4 has only grown recently, fueled by collaborations like Nigel Sylvester’s recent releases and steady demand across the retro lineup. Bringing back a shoe this requested fits right into that ongoing push.

Overall for those who missed out the first time around, September 5th finally offers a real shot at this colorway.

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Only 3 pairs of the original sample were ever made, originally created to test how different materials held up on the Air Jordan 3 build. It stayed almost entirely out of public view for years, surfacing only through occasional collector photos.

Khaki suede covers most of the upper, a clear difference from the leather builds typically seen on this model. Navy blue fills the elephant print at the toe and heel, along with matching detailing on the eyelets.

Also white handles the laces, liner, heel tab, and much of the midsole, while a navy Jumpman sits on the heel. A translucent gum outsole finishes the design underfoot.

Full family sizing is expected at launch through Nike SNKRS and select retailers, including Foot Locker, Finish Line, Shiekh, and Hibbett. Given how long this pair stayed a rumor, official images alone are already generating plenty of attention.

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Air Jordan 3 “Khaki”

Samples like this rarely make the jump to actual retail. This one existed purely as a materials test. It was never intended for public release when it was first created back in 2011.

Only a handful of collectors, including DJ Khaled, were ever confirmed to own an original pair. That kind of scarcity is exactly what turned this colorway into a quiet grail among serious Jordan collectors over the years.

The 2027 version will use Jordan Brand’s current Air Jordan 3 shape rather than the older sample mold. That should matter to longtime collectors familiar with the original build. Of course newer fans who prefer the model’s more recent proportions will enjoy this look more.

Overall turning a very rare sample into a general release is pretty unusual for Jordan Brand. For collectors who’ve tracked this pair for years, June 2027 finally closes out a story that started well over a decade ago.

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Black leather covers most of the upper, keeping the base clean and true to the model’s original construction. A chrome-finished strap wraps the ankle, catching light in a way that’s become the signature detail of this colorway. Grey detailing runs along the heel, paired with a matching grey midsole underfoot.

This marks the shoe’s first retro in over a decade. It originally released back in 2003 before returning briefly in 2015, a run best remembered for Kobe Bryant wearing the colorway during that year’s playoffs.

The strap itself has always been the standout feature of the Air Jordan 8, and these new images make that hardware look even sharper up close. It’s a small detail, but one that separates this model from nearly every other shoe in Jordan Brand’s lineup.

Full family sizing is expected at launch through Nike SNKRS and select retailers. With official images now out, expect more detailed looks to follow as the release date gets closer.

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Air Jordan 8 “Chrome”

The “Chrome” 8 carries weight beyond just its design. Kobe famously laced up the pair during Los Angeles’s 2015 postseason run, tying the colorway directly to one of his most memorable playoff stretches.

That connection has helped keep demand high over the years, even without regular retail availability. Original pairs from both the 2003 and 2015 releases have stayed sought-after among collectors chasing anything tied to Kobe’s on-court history.

The Air Jordan 8 itself doesn’t get nearly as many retros as some of Jordan’s other numbered models. That relative scarcity makes any “Chrome” return feel like a bigger event within the sneaker community.

With official images now confirmed, this release is shaping up to be one of the more anticipated Jordan Brand drops of the fall season.

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