The sneaker world is turning its attention back to an early-2000s staple after Tony Yayo confirmed that the G-Unit x Reebok collaboration tied to 50 Cent is set to return this summer. The revival brings the G6 silhouette back into circulation. This model was first released in 2003 during a period when hip-hop’s influence on footwear was becoming impossible for brands to ignore. At the time, 50 Cent’s partnership with Reebok was more than a cultural moment; it was a commercial one. According to Footwear News, the artist moved more than $3.8 million in sneakers during that era. This figure stood out in a still-developing space where rap collaborations with major sportswear brands were relatively new. That same year, Jay-Z introduced his S. Carter line with Reebok, which went on to become the brand’s fastest-selling sneaker. Still, the G-Unit G6 developed its own audience and carved out a parallel lane. That lane was defined less by direct competition and more by how different artists shaped sneaker culture in distinct ways. Together, those releases helped set a template for future music-driven footwear deals. G-Unit Returns as Y2K Nostalgia Reshapes Fashion Now, the timing of the G-Unit return aligns closely with where fashion is headed. Early-2000s references have re-entered the mainstream, from oversized denim to retro athletic wear. This has created space for older designs to feel current again rather than archival. That shift has even reached beyond hip-hop circles. Actor Timothée Chalamet wore G-Unit x Reebok boots during a promotional tour for Marty Supreme in December. This detail drew attention from both fashion observers and entertainment coverage. His appearance reflected how far the aesthetic has traveled since its original release. With nostalgia cycles continuing to shape retail and design decisions, the G-Unit comeback arrives less as a surprise and more as part of a broader pattern. Familiar silhouettes are returning at a moment when audiences are already primed to see them in a new context.

OVO’s orbit continues to function as both a creative hub and a public-facing chorus around Drake’s recent run of releases. Label president Mr. Morgan occasionally surfaces online to hint at what may come next. Alongside him, longtime associate Baka Not Nice has remained a visible presence within that circle. He is a figure tied closely to Drake for years and, at times, drawn into wider cultural disputes that extend beyond music. Baka’s name briefly re-entered the conversation this week as attention around Drake’s ICEMAN project spilled into another familiar conflict: Rick Ross. On the album, Drake takes a pointed line at Ross, rapping that he “aided Ross with streams before Adin Ross had ever streamed.” The lyric quickly circulated across social platforms. There, it prompted a response from Ross, who dismissed the project and criticized Drake’s recent output. Shortly after, Baka Not Nice addressed Ross directly through a series of Instagram Story posts. These were later highlighted by the account Kurrco on X. In one post he wrote: “Ross a B***h And he know IT [target hit emoji] [pig nose emoji].” In another, he added, “Officer Rick, not Ricky,” referencing Ross’s former work as a correctional officer before entering the music industry. OVO’s Baka calls Rick Ross a “b*tch” via IG “Ross a B*tch And he know IT ” pic.twitter.com/wkzdGZm4KN — Kurrco (@Kurrco) May 17, 2026 Ross and Drake Rift Remains Unresolved The exchange adds another chapter to a relationship that has shifted repeatedly over time. Ross’s and Drake’s tension has been traced to disagreements during the broader Kendrick Lamar-related feud. There have also been public comments involving collaborations and industry loyalty. At different points, Ross has accused Drake of intervening in guest appearances. In return, Drake has questioned Ross’s credibility and consistency as an artist. There have also been moments where Ross appeared open to easing tensions, though those overtures have not held. In recent weeks, responses from within Drake’s wider circle have tended to escalate rather than soften the discussion. This suggests little movement toward resolution. Even so, the situation remains fluid. Past collaborations and overlapping professional ties have occasionally cooled similar disputes, including moments involving artists connected through shared projects on ICEMAN. Whether that pattern repeats here remains uncertain. For now, however, the distance between Ross’s and Drake’s camps appears unchanged. Meanwhile, social media continues to serve as the main venue for the exchange.

Mýa stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about her upcoming album “Retrospect,” out May 15, and how the project was inspired by joy, nostalgia, live instrumentation, and the music she grew up around. She opened up about staying independent throughout her career, why she connected with artists like Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Joyner Lucas, and 21 Savage for the album, and how some of those collaborations unexpectedly started in the DMs. Mýa also reflected on the pressure of perfection early in her career, how social media changed the way artists connect with fans, and why she feels more confident and expressive now than ever before. Mýa also shared viral moments from her career, including getting a last-minute call to perform on Brandy and Monica’s tour with almost no prep, the advice Prince gave her after personally calling her over to meet him, and what it was like working alongside legends like Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, and Whitney Houston. She also revealed the music video she would redo today, the song she wishes got more love from fans, the hardest songs for her to perform live, and the wellness changes that completely transformed her lifestyle and mindset. Plus, she breaks down her “clatchet” personality, talks about giving up sugar and alcohol, and explains why peace and balance mean more to her now than charts and awards. Stream her new single “Just A Little Bit” featuring Too Short out now and get her new album “Retrospect” on May 15.

Jeannie Mai revealed to fans this week that she is considering plastic surgery, opening up about the internal conflict of aging while remaining a proponent of self-love. The former co-host of “The Real,” who turned 47 in January, shared her journey in a recent vlog, documenting her search for cosmetic enhancements after noticing physical changes that do not align with her youthful spirit. Mai explained that she recently traveled to Korea to attend two surgical consultations, marking a significant shift in her personal philosophy regarding cosmetic procedures. “I can’t believe I’m actually at this place where I’m considering plastic surgery,” Mai said in the video. She noted that while she does not yet feel “old” on the inside, she began noticing her face changing in ways that prompted her to investigate her options. The television star and mother to 4-year-old Monaco Jenkins, whom she shares with ex-husband and rapper Jeezy, was candid about the pressures of being in the public eye. She admitted that people often compare her current appearance to younger versions of herself seen on long-running television programs, which can be difficult to internalize. Mai was quick to clarify that her interest in surgery is not rooted in a desire to “chase perfection” or simply look younger for the sake of vanity. Instead, she described the potential procedures as a way to bridge the gap between her physical appearance and her internal energy. “It’s more of wanting to look as alive on the outside as I still feel on the inside,” Mai said during the vlog. She challenged the notion that wanting to alter one’s appearance is a sign of low self-esteem, asking her followers, “Can you love yourself deeply and still want to tweak something? I think the answer is yes.” The revelation comes as Mai continues to navigate life as a single mother following her highly publicized divorce from Jeezy two years ago. She has remained active on social media and in the lifestyle space, recently making headlines for her dating life after being linked to musician Anderson .Paak. Mai has frequently used her platform to discuss the complexities of womanhood, dating in her 40s, and the emotional recovery process following the end of a long-term relationship.

Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports, is calling for an end to the brewing feud between NBA superstar LeBron James and rap icon Drake. Paul expressed his desire for the two stars to find common ground during a Friday appearance on the Game Over podcast with host Max Kellerman, marking the first major response from James’ inner circle regarding the rift. The tension between the long-time friends reached a boiling point with the release of Drake’s new album, “ICEMAN,” which features pointed verses aimed at the Los Angeles Lakers forward. Drake seemingly viewed the basketball star’s lack of public defense as a personal betrayal. “At the end of the day, I think it’s important for adults to really reconcile down the road and stay out of that,” Paul said during the podcast. “For me, it’s just about allowing time to pass and hopefully, people can reconcile their differences. I do think, in any situation, it’s important to remove the middle man.” The lyrical shots on “ICEMAN” were unusually direct for the two stars, who have shared a public friendship for over a decade. “Make them remember” In the track “Make Them Remember,” Drake references James’ jersey number and history of free-agency moves, rapping, “I shouldn’t even be shocked to see you in that arena / Because you always made your career off of switching teams up.” He further distanced himself by rapping that James is not a “real” person and claiming that integrity is in his own DNA. Paul, who has represented James since the beginning of his professional career, emphasized that external commentary often makes celebrity disputes worse. He noted that “agendas” and “opinions” from outside parties can stir up further conflict, making a private resolution more difficult. Despite the current animosity, Paul offered high praise for Drake’s career longevity and impact on the industry. He described the Toronto native as “the best music artist for the last 15 years,” suggesting that his respect for the rapper’s talent remains intact despite the personal friction involving his star client. James has not issued a formal statement regarding the lyrics on “ICEMAN,” which was released alongside two other surprise LPs, “MAID OF HONOUR” and “HABIBTI.”

Comedian Nick Cannon is ready to put fatherhood front and center with a new docuseries centering his twelve children with six mothers. Netflix has greenlit the untitled docuseries set to premiere in winter 2026. The streamer announced the news at its “upfronts,” where streamers and networks announced their upcoming slate of programming. “It’s about to get real,” Cannon posted on his Instagram. “Stay tuned…we cookin.” View this post on Instagram The official logline sets the stakes plainly: “Superstar Nick Cannon is ready to pull back the curtain on the complete chaos, headline-making drama, and heartfelt moments that come with raising twelve kids with six different moms, all while managing his booming career and complicated personal life,” according to Variety. The streaming service also strives to show both “million-dollar meetings” and “midnight diaper runs.” Producers of the series previously worked on Netflix dating series’ Age of Attraction and Love Island USA. Cannon’s children include twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey; Golden Sagon, Rise Messiah, and Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell; and twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby De La Rosa. Cannon admitted in an interview that having 12 children was a “trauma response.” He told The Breakfast Club‘s Loren LoRosa last year that things might have been different had he “done the work.” “I could have done things very differently,” he said. “It wasn’t I’m gonna go have 12 kids, it was more about I’m going to live life and have fun and whatever happens, happens. I can handle it. When it probably – I’m 45 now and can sit back and – if I would have thought [about] the process a little bit more and took time, to actually do the inner work, things might have been different in certain scenarios.” Throughout the years, Cannon’s ability to actively father 12 children has been a topic of conversation in entertainment news. A viral 2025 social post showed Cannon struggling to remember all of his children’s names.

Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie is set to be memorialized with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this September. The two-time WNBA champion, three-time MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist will be honored with a ceremony on Sept. 20 in the Star Plaza outside of the home of the Sparks and Lakers. She joins Lakers legends Kobe Bryant, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, coach Pat Riley, and broadcaster Chick Hearn, NHL stars Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, Dustin Brown, and broadcaster Bob Miller, and boxer Oscar De La Hoya. Congrats Lisa Leslie!She joins Sue Bird as the only WNBA players with a statue outside of a pro arena and the 8th basketball player outside of Crypto Between 1997-20082x Champion2x Finals MVP2x MVP (top 3 voting 7x)2x DPOY8x All-WNBA 1st Team1st WNBA dunk https://t.co/QoNgOxJn0V pic.twitter.com/WErf554nAE — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 14, 2026 She is just the second WNBA player in league history to receive a statue from her respective organization. “To be cemented in Los Angeles, the city that raised me, I couldn’t be more proud to be a role model forever!” Leslie said in a statement released Thursday. “God has blessed me and I have truly given my all to this sport and our community. “I am thankful to my coaches, teammates, incredible fans, and, most importantly, my family and friends. As the saying goes, ‘The wolf is only as strong as the pack,’ and I’ve been fortunate to have an amazing pack supporting me every step of the way.” Per ESPN, the multi-faceted star, “played all her 12 seasons with the Sparks and was a 12-time All-WNBA selection, eight-time All-Star, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Star MVP. She ranks No. 13 in league history in career points (6,263), No. 6 in rebounds (3,307) and No. 3 in blocks (822) and is the Sparks’ all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, field goals, free throws, minutes and games.” Leslie retired in 2009 and had her #9 jersey retired the next year. She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. “More than an athlete, she is a pioneer, a cultural icon and a force who elevated women’s basketball to new heights,” Magic Johnson commented. “This statue celebrates her excellence, her leadership and the future she helped create, and it ensures her impact will forever be part of the fabric of this city.”

Drake’s latest album, ICEMAN, includes pointed remarks directed at DJ Khaled. This places the longtime producer in the middle of a broader set of tensions referenced across the project. The track “Make Them Pay” contains the most direct mention. Here, Drake addresses Khaled in connection with political silence and public positioning during ongoing global conflicts. In the song, Drake delivers the line: “And, Khaled, you know what I mean/ The beef was fully live, you went halal and got on your deen/And your people are still waitin’ for a free Palestine/But apparently everything isn’t black and white and red and green, damn,” framing the reference around expectations placed on public figures to speak out on geopolitical issues. The lyric situates Khaled within a broader critique woven through the album’s messaging. View this post on Instagram Khaled’s Jamaica Video Draws Lyric Interpretation Buzz DJ Khaled, who has not publicly responded to the lyric, posted a video around the same period showing him in Jamaica with family while riding a horse. The post included an excerpt from Sizzla’s “Dem Ah Wonder,” which read: “LET GOD RISE AND ALL HIS ENEMIES SCATTER .No man nuh badda than JAH and a wi a run JAH crewUnoo come in a unoo thousands and twoThey stand against you and hating meDem just caant go through dem heart nuh clean nor freeI remind dem so much of who they are supposed to beI am of royalty dem lost dem identity.” The Sizzla excerpt shared in the post centers on themes of faith, identity, and personal conviction, without naming Drake, DJ Khaled, or any specific dispute. Read on its own, the passage does not point to a direct exchange or response, and it does not establish a clear line to the lyric in question. Still, some listeners have drawn their own links between the wording and Drake’s verse, treating it as a possible reply. So far, neither Drake nor DJ Khaled has addressed any connection between the two publicly.

Drake has ignited social media conversations following the release of his new project “ICEMAN,” where he appears to poke fun at the long-standing rivalry between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. The reference occurs on the melodic track titled “Don’t Worry,” a standout song on the album known for its laid-back production. During the verse, the Toronto rapper addresses the social awkwardness that often arises when the two female rappers are mentioned in the same breath or played in the same venue. “Candy-pink paint job, she pull up like a Barbie / Ref1, he so drunk, he just played Nicki then some Cardi, I’m sorry,” Drake raps on the track. The feud between Minaj and Cardi B remains one of the most documented tensions in music. While the two have rarely engaged in direct lyrical “diss tracks,” their history is peppered with social media confrontations and subliminal shade that has divided fan bases for years. The release of “ICEMAN” is part of a massive rollout by the OVO mogul, who surprised fans by dropping three distinct albums simultaneously, including “HABIBTI” and “MAID OF HONOUR.” As listeners continue to digest the new material, “Don’t Worry” has quickly become a trending topic among the “Barbz”—Minaj’s dedicated fan base—many of whom believe the lyric is a harmless joke.

Kodak Black is once again navigating a widening legal situation in Florida. This now includes parallel cases involving the mother of his child. The Pompano Beach rapper was arrested Thursday in his hometown on allegations of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting an officer without violence. The booking marks his second arrest in a little over a week. This adds to an already active court docket. The latest arrest follows a May 6 case in which Kodak was charged with felony MDMA trafficking in connection with a November 2025 incident in Orlando. In that earlier investigation, authorities said they recovered a pink bag containing ecstasy, roughly $37,000 in cash, and documents allegedly linked to him during a vehicle search. Around the same period, Jammiah Catera Broomfield, his child’s mother, was arrested in a separate case in Broward County. Broomfield, 28, was taken into custody April 16 in Fort Lauderdale on methamphetamine trafficking charges. According to her arrest report, officers identified her vehicle as one that had previously fled from detectives. This prompted a traffic stop attempt. Police said she drove erratically, abandoned the car, and ran on foot before being detained near Dillard High School. She faces multiple charges, including meth trafficking, probation violation, driving on a suspended license, and resisting an officer without violence. Additionally, she was already out on bond in a prior grand theft case at the time. Parallel Cases Move Forward as Kodak and Broomfield Face Separate Court Battles The overlapping cases have drawn attention because of their timing and similarity. Both Kodak and Broomfield are facing drug-related allegations and accusations tied to evading law enforcement. Each case is now moving through the Florida court system separately. At a May 7 arraignment, Kodak pleaded not guilty to the MDMA charge and was released on a $75,000 bond, according to NBC Miami. Furthermore, his legal team is currently handling multiple active cases across jurisdictions. Broomfield remains in custody under a Palm Beach County hold. Kodak’s next court appearance is scheduled for late May. At that time, prosecutors are expected to present additional evidence related to the fleeing and eluding charge.