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Boosie BadAzz always seems to have an opinion on things that don’t involve him — Zaya Wade’s transitioning as a pre-teen is the obvious example that comes to mind. However, his latest commentary hot take actually involves a topic that’s caused massive debate over the years: the acceptance of plastic surgery.

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While we don’t think this comment will get him banned from social media again, we can imagine there were a few people in his replies that probably wanted him banned for life. “IM TIRED OF SEEIN THIS PLASTIC SURGERY SMH [sic],” he wrote in all caps (seen above), following up his flagrant statement by adding, “EVERYBODY BODY PARTS LOOK THE SAME Titties, ass , hips etc.”

Then he added a special message to the guys and “#ladies” out there, continuing his rant by writing, “TRY NOT TO CHANGE YOUR FACES SO MUCH N MEN MOTIVATE YOUR BITCH SO SHE AINT FEELING SHE MISSING ANYTHING #isaidit.” Sure, we could go in on the many, many things wrong with this whole statement, but it’s best to remember that anything coming from the mouth of Boosie BadAzz is worth taking with a grain of salt.

Many people had some slick responses, including one user who wrote, equally in all caps, “WELP HE SAID WTF EVERYONE ELSE HAS SAID.” Another user caught him in a catch 22, simply stating, “Lol Boosie you lowkey trip for those fake ass and titties, you use them in your music videos too practice what you preach Brodie. [sic]” Good point, fam!

Do you think Boosie BadAzz has a point when it comes to plastic surgery, or is this just another one of his opinions that shouldn’t be taken seriously in the least bit? Let us know which side of the knife you fall under by sounding off down below in the comments section:

When it comes to Michael Jordan’s signature sneaker line, there are now 35 main silhouettes that have been released over the last few decades. The shoes that Jordan got to wear throughout his career are the ones that truly seem to be the most popular although there are still some models that don’t get as much love as they should. One of those shoes just so happens to be the Air Jordan 12 which came to prominence back in 2017 thanks to the “Flu Game.” Aside from that one colorway, the 12 has been underrated although Jumpman is starting to show it some more love.

A good example of this is the new “Royalty” colorway that was recently unveiled by @zsneakerheadz. The shoe has a mostly white leather upper all while the sides are black. From there, we have some gold highlights on the sides and on the laces, which gives this shoe a similar feel to the Air Jordan 4 of the same name. While this shoe has already been revealed, it’s important to note that now, it seems like these will be expanded to grade school sizes, on top of men’s sizes.

As for the release date, you can expect these to drop on October 9th although this is subject to change. Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather were in Miami earlier today as they were looking to promote their upcoming fight which goes down on June 6th. For the most part, this promotion turned out to be extremely successful although it’s mostly because of Logan’s brother, Jake. After the press conference had already gone down, Jake ended up approaching Floyd and they got in each other’s face. During this altercation, the two talked about setting up a potential fight, although Jake got immature with it and snatched Floyd’s hat.

From there, Jake got put in a headlock and even had his shirt all ripped up. Mayweather seemed incredibly mad about the entire thing and there is no denying that if Floyd beats Logan, then he’ll gladly take on Jake, next. As for Paul, he thinks the whole thing is hilarious, as he took to Twitter saying “I stole his hat because he steals peoples money with boring fights.”

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In the videos found down below, you can see the full scope of the incident, as well as some highlights from the main event, which featured Logan and Floyd talking trash to one another on stage. All three of these men are showmen, and they know exactly what they are doing by pulling off these kinds of stunts.

Needless to say, millions of PPVs are about to be sold on June 6th which is exactly what they wanted in the first place.

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Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul are set to face off against each other on June 6th in Miami. Just a month before the fight, the two decided to have a big press conference where the two could talk trash to one another as a way to generate some hype. Of course, the two are very good at pulling out the trash talk so during the entire event, we saw two men who were fairly heated with one another. While one could make the argument that this was manufactured, there is no denying that Floyd will get some satisfaction out of beating Logan.

Perhaps the best part of the event came after the press conference as Jake Paul confronted Mayweather while the latter was being interviewed. In the clips below, you can see Jake snatch the hat right off of Mayweather’s head. From there, Mayweather and his security go after Paul and put him in a headlock while also throwing some punches.

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The entire confrontation was as clear as day and it doesn’t look all that good for Jake who has been talking a big game ever since defeating Ben Askren just a few weeks ago. Mayweather has stated that he also wants to fight Jake, so this latest confrontation is an obvious setup for that potential bout.

As for the actual press conference, you can see some highlights from it, below.

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At long last, the time has come. Isaiah Rashad is dropping his brand new album, his first since The Sun’s Tirade released in 2016. Though it has certainly been a wild ride, with some fans genuinely wondering as to whether the project would ever see the light of day, it would appear that a rollout is officially underway. Possibly as soon as tomorrow, in fact, as Rashad is rumored to be delivering the lead single of the upcoming album The House Is Burning.

In tandem with the big kick-off, which was originally teased by Rashad’s label TDE at the beginning of May, The FADER covered Rashad with an extensive and informative profile penned by Jeff Weiss. Confirming that the album is currently scheduled for a June release, Weiss notes a potential thematic throughline, citing several of Rashad’s musings on mortality. A telling section arrives when Weiss asks Rashad if he thinks often about death, to which the rapper replies: I used to, but not so much anymore. I’m kinda okay with it, as long as it don’t hurt.”

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Musically, Weiss notes that the project evokes similarities to Dilla’s work, revealing that the album’s opening track is titled “Darkseid.” It’s also confirmed that Kenny Beats, who Rashad fondly credits as his “rap coach,” is contributing two beats to the project. As the piece reveals, Rashad compiled the final tracklist from a vault of sixty tracks, noting that many of his personal favorites were ultimately cut from the “up-tempo” project. 

Given the scope of the cover story, there’s certainly much to unpack throughout — in fact, it’s a truly compelling and brilliantly penned read, one worth checking in full for any fan of hip-hop journalism. Do so right here via The FADER, and be sure to keep a watchful eye to see if Rashad’s heavily-rumored new single indeed drops tonight at midnight.

G Herbo might be considering a plea deal in his ongoing fraud case after he was charged for allegedly lying to the FBI and Secret Service about his relationship with one of his co-defendants. The rapper told the feds that he had not previously worked with alleged ringleader Antonio Strong, which was proven to be false during their investigation. The charge was added to his existing case.

As we previously reported, G Herbo was indicted on new charges this week for lying to the FBI. He claimed that he had no relationship with Strong, but it was revealed that he has been close to his co-defendant since 2016, lending him money on multiple occasions. He also received private jet charters, exotic car rentals, and more from Strong. 

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According to legal documents obtained by All Hip Hop, G Herbo may already be discussing a possible plea deal. “The parties have engaged in preliminary plea negotiations, but it is premature to determine whether this case will be resolved with guilty plea(s),” said attorney Andrew E. Lelling in the paperwork. 

A decision is expected to have been made regarding a possible plea deal before August 2021. 

We will keep you updated as more information is released regarding G Herbo’s charges.

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A sculpture from Ancient Rome mysteriously arrived at the largest port in the United States in Los Angeles, back in June of 2016. Upon inspection, it was found that the statue, which was imported alongside 40 other items and valued at over $745,000, did not contain proper documentation. What’s more, the importer listed on the container was none other than Kim Kardashian.

The statue was reportedly a “classical Peplophoros style (early to mid-Roman Empire), which represents a copy of an original Greek sculpture,” according to an Italian archaeologist. Its distinct appearance makes it easily recognizable as an important artifact, standing out compared to the antiques and decorations said to also be in the container, according to the port’s data. After concerned customs officials alerted authorities about their suspicions, the statue was taken into federal possession in 2016, CNN reported. Officials then began to trace the statue’s origins from the alleged Kardashian importer, all the way back to Italy, running into many dead ends.

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The only other clue was Axel Vervoordt, a famous art dealer who was listed as one of the shippers alongside Kardashian. The two worked together in the past when he decorated Kim and Kanye’s colossal California home. A photograph taken in 2011 shows the statue being displayed for sale at Vervoordt’s booth at the renowned European Art Fair. His representative told CNN, 

“There is no evidence that this piece was illegally imported from Italy. Our client, as well as our gallery and the gallery from whom we’ve bought the piece, have always acted in good faith when dealing with the work.”

Last Friday, official court documents were filed on the matter, closing an incident that began over five years ago. 

According to the official court filing obtained by CNN, a part of Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage requested “that all efforts be made for the return of the defendant statue to Italy in accordance with the bilateral agreement between Italy and the United States” stating nothing about legal consequences for the partners in crime at this time. And, without direct evidence of how the artifact was illegally imported, no further action can be taken in the case.

Kardashian’s representative claims the statue was purchased wrongfully under her name because “this is the first that she has learned of its existence”in a public statement. “We believe that it may have been purchased using her name without authorization and because it was never received (and) she was unaware of the transaction,” the representative said.

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