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Nike has denied any involvement in Lil Nas X’s collab with MSCHF for a new Air Max ’97 that is being referred to as “Satan’s Shoes” and reportedly contains a drop of blood in the midsole. The sneakers have been a target of right-wing pundits and politicians who have criticized Nas for “destroying our youth,” as Candice Owens puts it.

“We do not have a relationship with Little Nas X or MSCHF,” Nike said in a statement. “Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them.”

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The announcement of Nas’s new sneakers come just days after releasing the single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” The song is accompanied by a music video that features satanic themes.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem called out Nas, implying that the sneaker is corrupting kids’ “God-given eternal soul.”

“Our kids are being told that this kind of product is, not only okay, it’s ‘exclusive.’ But do you know what’s more exclusive? Their God-given eternal soul,” Noem wrote on Twitter in response to the sneakers. “We are in a fight for the soul of our nation. We need to fight hard. And we need to fight smart. We have to win.”

Nas fired back with several tweets of his own.

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50 Cent posted a thank you video on Instagram following the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, during which Power won three trophies. 

Power Book II: Ghost was named Outstanding Drama Series.  Mary J. Blige took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in the show. Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role.

“I’d like to thank the NAACP for recognizing the work of the cast and crew of Ghost: Michael Rainey, Mary J. Blige, Clifford Smith better known as ‘M-E-T-H-O-D Man.’ We are excited that the fans are still continuing to support the Power universe,” 50 says in the video posted to his Instagram.

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The wins were clearly important for 50, who previously called out the Emmys for showing a lack of love for the series: “Ok here it is Emmy’s, My Black ass for your consideration to kiss,” he said last August. “Fuck your organization I only care about NAACP awards.”

Power was never nominated for an Emmy, but it won several NAACP awards.

50 also went after the Emmys back in 2019: “The EMMY’s can kiss my black ass in slow motion. Fuck em I’m #1 They a bunch of Bengay my back hurt smelling ass old people anyway.”

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Lil Nas X went back and forth on Twitter with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), Sunday, following the announcement of his sneaker collab with MSCHF for a new Nike Air Max ’97. The sneaker is being described as “Satan Shoes.”

“Our kids are being told that this kind of product is, not only okay, it’s ‘exclusive.’ But do you know what’s more exclusive? Their God-given eternal soul,” Noem wrote on Twitter in response to the sneakers. “We are in a fight for the soul of our nation. We need to fight hard. And we need to fight smart. We have to win.”

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Nas responded by telling the Governor to focus on what’s important: “Ur a whole governor and u on here tweeting about some damn shoes. do ur job!”

From there Noem quoted a verse from the bible: “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? -Matthew 16:26.”

“Shoot a child in your mouth while I’m ridin’ -Montero 1:08,” Nas answered.

The new sneaker collab is being released in promotion of Nas’s new single, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” which hit streaming services Friday. Additionally, he released a satanic-themed music video for the track.

Legendary NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens shared pictures of a terrifying car crash he was involved in on Saturday. Judging from the pictures, he appears lucky to have walked away unscathed, something he thanked God for in an Instagram post.

“I was on my way home but this is.. HOW MY DAY ENDED YESTERDAY and.. HOW MY DAY STARTED TODAY,” Owens wrote in the caption of his post. “Thankful for no injuries, health and able to see another day. God is Good.”

Based on the photos, Owens appears to have rear-ended the other car, resulting in significant damage to the front of his vehicle.

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Earlier in the weekend, Owens shared videos of himself on his Instagram story in an Audi Q8 55 TSI.

Owens played in the NFL for 16 years and is widely considered one of the greatest receivers of all-time. Despite being a Hall-of-Famer, Owens recently told Newsday’s Bob Glauber that he refuses to attend any ceremonies in Canton, Ohio: “This past weekend was a further indication of why I wouldn’t go,” Owens explained. “No disrespect to anybody that got in, but I just don’t understand the process. Calvin Johnson got in [on the first ballot]. This has nothing to do with Calvin himself. The guy was a beast. But there’s no justification when you have [receivers Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne] that have done equal or greater things.”

Check out the images from the wreck below.

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The NFL is expected to officially increase the number of regular-season games from 16 to 17, according to a new report from Adam Schefter. A number of NFL players voiced their displeasure with the move on Twitter, Sunday. 

“NFL is expected to expand the regular season schedule this week to 17 games,” Schefter tweeted. “The league had played a 16-game regular season schedule since 1978, by far the longest stretch without a change in NFL history.”

“Shit dumb… as hell..,” replied Saints running back Alvin Kamara.

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Former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith also criticized the decision, citing the high injury numbers with just 16 games on the schedule: “17 games in the NFL is great for [money emoji] but they are going to have to adjust practices and what a regular offseason looks like. Dudes were already falling apart playing 16. As a whole this is great but adjustments have to be made.”

Last year’s collective bargaining agreement gave owners the ability to increase the regular season length to 17 games. The owners are expected to vote yes on the move during virtual league meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, and Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan all lambasted the decision on Twitter as well.

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Soulja Boy isn’t done beefing with WWE’s Randy Orton. The iconic rapper went at Orton on Twitter, Sunday, threatening to “slap the shit” out of him live.

“WWE scared of me. And Randy organ pussy,” Soulja tweeted. “They big cap use somebody else name for ratings. I knew they was too fake to have me there I’ll slap the shit out dude live.”

“You a bitch @RandyOrton and I mean that Hundred points symbol pussy,” he added.

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This isn’t the first time that Soulja has taken his beef with Orton to Twitter. Earlier this month, he labeled the rap game “faker than WWE,” which prompted a response from Orton: “Fake? Dare this prick to step up. He dont like movies? Consider us actors that do stunts, without pads 200 days a year and don’t b*tch when we get surgically repaired and come right back. Consider us 100 times tougher then anyone you’ve come across. Aint nuthin but a b*tch ass…”

Soulja also called out YouTuber Jake Paul, saying he’s got to “get back for Nate [Robinson].”

“Still gon knock Jake paul out when I see him,” he wrote. “Gotta get that get back for Nate.”

Check out Soulja’s tweets below.