T.I. has never been one to back down from a challenge. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that he fired back at 50 Cent, who trolled him after he insinuated he could beat him in a Verzuz challenge. On Saturday (Feb.7), T.I. hopped on Instagram, sharing a video of him rapping over his “Let Em’ Know” track, while surrounded by his family as they prepared for dinner. It’s clear that T.I. isn’t bothered by 50 Cent’s actions and is still ready to go head-to-head in a Verzuz. The Atlanta native also made it clear he isn’t running away from his past. “@50cent I don’t fear my past I’m too focused on the future. Top 20 in 2 weeks & climbing. Now #LetemKnow THAT!!! I’m LOVED not LIKED. #MyGodDontPlayBoutMe,” the post’s caption read. View this post on Instagram 50 Cent Epically Trolls T.I. With Old Court Footage After Verzuz Callout Earlier that day, 50 Cent shared a video of what appears to be T.I. testifying on the stand. In the clip, T.I. identifies the body of a dead man named Phil, as well as details the process of calling his family to inform them of his death. “No, no, I don’t like it No verses, let’s do (The stay away challenge ) and stay away from me. LOL @50centaction,” Fif wrote in the post’s caption. A day prior, Fif shared another video of T.I. in a promotional ad for Crime Stoppers Atlanta. “I know Atlanta pick and choose who they support, but yall gotta do better. LOL keep my name out ya mouth ! @bransoncognac,” the post’s caption read. It seems safe to say that Verzuz won’t be happening anytime soon.

Cameras recently spotted Cardi B sharing quite an interesting interaction with a humanoid robot. On Saturday (Feb.7), the rapper was spotted by paparazzi cameras outside the Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco. In front of the building stood a robot, which Cardi immediately ran over to. While making a few raunchy poses for the camera, she appeared to lose her footing. Not long after, she and the machine went tumbling down. A group of people ran over to help the rapper regain her footing. Cardi B was a good sport about the incident, laughing it right off. Later in the evening, the rapper was spotted at the Fanatics’ annual Super Bowl party. Cardi B fell to the floor after a humanoid robot launched at her after she called it her man. pic.twitter.com/K3P7x3ZGX4 — Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) February 8, 2026 Cardi B Emerges as Front-Runner to Share Stage With Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl In other news, speculation has increasingly centered on whether Cardi B will appear during the Super Bowl’s entertainment programming. The rapper, who has spoken in the past about wanting a Super Bowl moment, has become a frequent point of discussion in betting markets. Several sportsbooks now place her near the top of their projections. The attention reflects her visibility rather than any formal announcement. BetOnline currently lists Cardi B as the leading favorite, assigning odds of -200. Rauw Alejandro and Karol G follow at +125, with Marc Anthony listed at +200. Further down the board are Travis Scott (+400), Jennifer Lopez (+500), and Rosalia (+600). The spread suggests that while several artists remain in contention, Cardi B stands apart in current forecasts. Other platforms echo that assessment. According to figures cited by Forbes, Polymarket estimates a 56 percent chance that Cardi B will appear alongside Bad Bunny. Kalshi places the probability higher, at 63 percent.

Amid preparing for Super Bowl LX, Stefon Diggs is facing a new bombshell lawsuit. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Diggs faces allegations of defamation, assault, and more. In the suit, the accuser, a concierge consultant, claims he’d help arrange the transportation of Diggs’ Ferrari from Miami to New York and then to Houston. However, in July 2024, their relationship deteriorated when the car was stolen while en route to Houston. Despite the incident being confirmed by police officials, the man claims the Patriots’ wide receiver began spreading rumors that he’d stolen the Ferrari—an allegation the man vehemently denies. Not long after, the man claims that people in Diggs’ circle started publicly approaching him in restaurants. He alleges that he’d been ordered to return any prior gifts that Diggs bought him. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots looks on during Super Bowl LX Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Diggs Allegedly Arranged An Assault On A Man Back In December 2025 Per court documents, Diggs acknowledged his involvement via text and admitted he’d, in fact, been “responsible and accountable” for the actions of the people in his circle. In another shocking allegation, the man claims that back in December 2025, he was assaulted in a Miami restaurant by two of Diggs’ goons. The man also claimed that Diggs’ brother, NFL player Trevon Diggs, was also present and didn’t intervene. The incident resulted in him suffering a torn ACL, among other injuries. Along with defamation, the man is suing Diggs for engaging in civil conspiracy. He also claims that Diggs is “vicariously liable” for the actions of the people in his inner circle. The man is going after the football player and others for damages; however, the amount he’s suing for has yet to be revealed. Trevon has also been named as a defendant in the suit.

In this Black History Month spotlight, we sit down with fashion designer Latouché to talk about his journey in the fashion industry and what it means to be a Black designer today. Latouché shares how he landed opportunities designing for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, along with other major career milestones and accolades. We also dive into the challenges and responsibilities of creating in an industry where Black designers are often overlooked, and how culture, community, and representation influence his work. This conversation highlights the impact of Black creativity in fashion and the growing presence of Black designers in sports and streetwear. This video is part of our Black History Month series celebrating Black excellence across industries.

50 Cent was recently called out by T.I. to compete in a Verzuz. That said, T.I. also claimed that the New York native “didn’t want the smoke” with him or his catalogue. The G-Unit founder, of course, responded in the only way he could, with trolling. In a post on Saturday (Feb. 7), 50 Cent shared a video of what appears to be T.I. testifying on the stand. In the clip, T.I. identifies the body of a dead man named Phil, as well as details the process of calling his family to inform them of his death. “No, no, I don’t like it No verses, let’s do (The stay away challenge ) and stay away from me. LOL @50centaction,” Fif wrote in the post’s caption. A day prior, Fif shared another video of T.I. in a promotional ad for Crime Stoppers Atlanta. “I know Atlanta pick and choose who they support, but yall gotta do better. LOL keep my name out ya mouth ! @bransoncognac,” the post’s caption read. It seems safe to say that Verzuz won’t be happening anytime soon. View this post on Instagram 50 Cent Hasn’t Released New Music For One Specific Reason, He Says In other news, during a new interview, 50 Cent reveals why he hasn’t been releasing music as of late. According to the rapper, while he enjoys making music and doesn’t plan on quitting anytime soon, hip-hop is a young man’s game. “Look, I’m going to make music. I’m excited that this is the feeling. The general consensus is they want to hear something new from me, right?” he tells Rolling Stone. “You can have the best verse, but I don’t think you should have the best verse at 50 years old.” In the rapper’s opinion, hip-hop is “connected to youth culture.” He added, “I’m glad I stopped, ’cause you can bang your head against the wall until your brain falls out the other side. And it’s not that the music isn’t right, it’s that they’re choosing something else at the moment.”

Not long ago, footage of Comedian Corey Holcomb punching a woman—an accusation which he denied—circulated online. Now Holcomb is going after media outlets, like TMZ, that reported on the incident. “I lost a lot of my gigs, by the way, thank you, TMZ,” Holcomb said on a recent episode of his 5150 podcast. “I lost another gig today…Y’all got me good, TMZ. I’m ’bout to be out here on welfare.” After a clip of the conversation made its rounds online, Holcomb faced heavy criticism for his remarks. Many faulted the comedian for not taking responsibility for his actions.   “The epitome of a f—g loser is Corey Holcomb. No accountability at all!,” one X user wrote. Corey Holcomb says TMZ has ruined his life. He claims he can’t get any shows, and the ones he had are all being canceled. He blames them for releasing videos of him punching comedian Cristina Payne in the face — an accusation he previously denied. ‘Y’all got me good, TMZ. I’m… https://t.co/15CYpkvIh2 pic.twitter.com/ICSaef1Y8W — Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) February 6, 2026 “Corey Holcomb crying because he’s losing gigs for hitting a woman on video, and he’s STILL not taking accountability,” someone else posted. Another X user likened Holcomb to a high school bully. “Corey Holcomb is coming across like that bully you went to highschool with, that never grew up. Go back to your home time, they still there…thinking they’re still cool. But in reality everybody laughing at them now.” Back in November 2024, TMZ broke the story, but at the time, no footage was made available. However, last month, the footage was obtained and shared by an Instagram account named The Bizi. The pair had been embroiled in what appears to be a heated argument in front of Hollywood Improv, surrounded by a group of people. Per the outlet, the pair had been feuding for quite some time before this incident.

In a new interview, 50 Cent reveals why he hasn’t been releasing music as of late. According to the rapper, while he enjoys making music and doesn’t plan on quitting anytime soon, hip-hop is a young man’s game. “Look, I’m going to make music. I’m excited that this is the feeling. The general consensus is they want to hear something new from me, right?” he tells Rolling Stone. “You can have the best verse, but I don’t think you should have the best verse at 50 years old.” In the rapper’s opinion, hip-hop is “connected to youth culture.” He added, “I’m glad I stopped, ’cause you can bang your head against the wall until your brain falls out the other side. And it’s not that the music isn’t right, it’s that they’re choosing something else at the moment.” LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 3: 50 Cent performs onstage during a concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 3, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images) 50 Cent Calls Out Jay-Z Lyrics After Sharing “Young Girl” Verse In other news, 50 Cent drew renewed attention this week to a lyric from a Jay-Z verse released nearly two decades ago. In an Instagram post, he shared a meme placing Jay-Z’s face onto the Predator character from the film series. The image was paired with a line from Jay-Z’s appearance on Pharrell’s 2006 song “Young Girl / I Really Like You.” The track was released years before Jay-Z and Beyoncé married in 2008. The lyric includes Jay-Z rapping, “Hov got a young girl / Still not quite 21.” When the song was released, the line passed with little scrutiny beyond its place in a pop-leaning collaboration. Viewed now, it has taken on a different weight amid changing cultural conversations. The renewed focus came not from a reissue or interview, but from how the lyric was presented.

Anderson .Paak doesn’t just celebrate milestones, he curates moments. Anderson .Paak celebrate his 40th birthday at his acclaimed restaurant and lounge, Andy’s, in West Hollywood On The Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails and Jim Beam Caroline Cassidy The 8x Grammy winner rang in his 40th birthday with a star-studded celebration at his own West Hollywood hotspot, Andy’s. Partnering with On The Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails and Jim Beam, the night flowed with elevated vibes and countless premium pours of Jim Beam & Lemonade, and an exclusive first taste of the brand-new On The Rocks Whiskey Sour. Anderson .Paak and Janelle Monáe celebrate his 40th birthday at his acclaimed restaurant and lounge, Andy’s, in West Hollywood On The Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails and Jim Beam Caroline Cassidy As drinks circulated, so did some of music and culture’s biggest names. The star-studded room featured appearances by Dr. Dre, Kaytranada, Jermaine Dupri, Saweetie, Janelle Monáe, Cordae, Baron Davis, Mario, Freddie Gibbs, Thundercat, D Smoke, Shaboozey, and The Free Nationals. The outcome turned Andy’s into a full-blown Grammy weekend reunion. Anderson .Paak and Kaytranada celebrated Anderson .Paak’s 40th birthday at his acclaimed restaurant and lounge, Andy’s, in West Hollywood On The Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails and Jim Beam Caroline Cassidy Anderson .Paak was recently nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “No Cap,” for his collaboration with Disclosure. Adding to the momentum, .Paak is gearing up for his film and directorial debut, K-POPS!, which hits AMC Theaters exclusively on February 27. 

Max B isn’t slowing down anytime soon. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 17: Max B performs at Brooklyn Paramount on January 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Fresh off his collaboration mixtape Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos, with French Montana, the wavy rapper continues to remind the culture why his influence still hits the same. His latest drop, “One & Only,” pairs him with Shyst Vader, a Raleigh, North Carolina native who proclaims himself to be “The Legendary Rookie.” “One & Only” blends nostalgic hip-hop with Max B’s signature gritty but melodic flow. Watch the video below. For Max B, the release marks another chapter in his ongoing comeback, as he continues bridging generations without losing the sound that made him a cultural staple. For Shyst Vader, it’s a major statement as he stands next to the Harlem native, while carving out his own lane. “One & Only” will appear on an upcoming EMG the Label project dropping next month.

As 2026 gets underway, attention has returned to Drake’s unreleased album, Iceman, which many fans expected to arrive last year. When the project failed to materialize in 2025, speculation only grew. The silence that followed left little clarity. Recently, however, there have been signs that the album is beginning to take shape. Those signals have come through short audio clips shared by the online personality Akademiks. In one snippet, Drake addresses ongoing debates about his standing in rap, calling the label of “greatest” an “understatement.” He suggests that conversations around his work often overlook how recognition is distributed among his peers. The remarks are reflective rather than celebratory. In the same clip, Drake turns his attention to critics and industry relationships. He refers to some detractors as “double agents” and speaks candidly about his experience with his record label. “Even my label, gave ‘em 15 years of my soul,” he says. The line suggests lingering frustration alongside a sense of endurance. After posting the excerpt, Akademiks briefly shifted focus to J. Cole’s upcoming album, The Fall-Off, before returning to Drake’s material. A second snippet soon followed, this one containing a reference to “Free Slime.” Together, the clips have fueled speculation about the album’s direction. They suggest a project shaped by both personal reflection and broader context. AKADEMIKS PLAYS A SNIPPET FROM DRAKE’S UPCOMING ALBUM ICEMAN pic.twitter.com/dGiiJaYXhX — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) February 6, 2026 AKADEMIKS PLAYED ANOTHER SNIPPET FROM ICEMAN pic.twitter.com/bFTYqInXJb — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) February 6, 2026 High expectations, few answers Iceman would mark Drake’s first solo album since For All the Dogs in 2023. In the meantime, he released a joint project with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which included the hit “Nokia.” The gap between solo releases has sharpened interest in his next move. Expectations remain high, but details are scarce. Drake has also used social media to share more introspective thoughts in recent months. In one post, he wrote, “I was expecting people who look up to me to look me in the eyes too… I was wrong about them like I was wrong about you.” The message echoes the tone of the leaked snippets. It points to an album shaped by reassessment rather than spectacle. Industry observers are watching closely. Iceman has been listed by Complex as one of the most anticipated albums of 2026, alongside projects from other high-profile artists. No release date has been confirmed. For now, the album remains out of reach, but no longer out of view.