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Before he started dating Megan Fox, pop-punk renaissance man Machine Gun Kelly was in a short-lived relationship with fitness model Sommer Ray. The two were spotted together throughout the course of several months and in the latest episode of Logan Paul’s podcast Impaulsive, Sommer explained why things didn’t work out with MGK.

According to Sommer Ray, Machine Gun Kelly started acting pretty shady near the end of their relationship, turning off his phone before they went to bed and telling her that, because of COVID-19 restrictions, she couldn’t attend his video shoot for “Bloody Valentine”. If you’ve watched the music video for that song, you already know that it marked the beginning of MGK’s relationship with actress Megan Fox. Sommer says that MGK cheated on her with Fox but she’s not too upset, claiming that they never had sex during their three-month fling and saying that she would have done the same thing had the tables been turned.

“I dated Colson, never had sex with him… I make you wait at least three months because I have to make sure that you’re someone good to me,” said Sommer Ray, calling herself a “prude”. “I’m not going to make you a number if you’re not good to me. Colson just never passed the test.”

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The model proceeded to drop a bombshell, saying that her rapper/rock star ex-boyfriend cheated on her with Megan Fox. “I don’t really feel bad saying that because he did kind of cheat on me with Megan Fox,” she said, recalling a story of their trip to Puerto Rico. “I waited in the hotel the whole time while he’s filming with [Megan] and I’m not really thinking anything of it. I thought she was older and had kids and was married and stuff.”

She’s not mad about Machine Gun cheating on her though. She says that, if she had a shot with Megan Fox, she’d have done the exact same thing. “I’m like, dude, I’d probably do the same thing, like I’d cheat on Colson with Megan Fox if it was the other way around,” she said.

Logan Paul and his co-hosts tried to play devil’s advocate but you could hear that they all understood why MGK dashed off with Megan Fox. Watch the clip above.

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When Virgil Abloh linked up with Nike back in 2017 for “The Ten,” he made sure to include Converse in the collection. The first Converse model was see-through which allowed for plenty of customization depending on what kind of socks you wore with them. A few months later, Virgil came out with an Off-White Converse Chuck 70 which was predominantly white with some black stripes and orange highlights. This colorway was an immediate hit and fans tried their best to get their hands on a pair.

Now, a restock is on the way just over two years since the initial pairs made their way to the market. Restocks are pretty common in the world of sneakers although it is fairly rare that old models like this are brought back two years after the fact. Perhaps Nike and Converse are taking a page out of the Adidas playbook, which has consistently delivered Yeezy 350 V2 restocks for colorways that are years old by now.

For those who want to get a pair, you will be able to do so as of March 30th over at Converse.com. The release will be taking place at 10 AM EST so be sure to wake up early just so you don’t miss out. As always, let us know whether you plan on participating in this drop, in the comments below.

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Freddie Gibbs is a man of many talents, and while the majority of fans have come to associate him with stellar penmanship and wickedly sharp delivery, it would appear he’s been steadily honing his acting chops. So much so that Gibbs is officially set to make his major motion picture debut, as confirmed in a new report by Complex.

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According to the report, Gibbs will be taking on the role of Mercury Maxwell in the Diego Ongaro-directed Down With The King, which recently wrapped up principal photography. In the upcoming flick, Gibbs will be playing a rapper looking to leave the game entirely. Upon being sent to a remote location to perfect his new album, Maxwell finds himself befriending his neighbor and finding himself fascinated by the process of farming. Unfortunately, this late-game career shift doesn’t quite sit well with his longtime manager, who attempts to stray him away from this newfound path.

Speaking on his experience working with Gibbs, director Ongaro caught up with Complex about building the character of Mercury Maxwell alongside the rapper. “Freddie Gibbs and I worked intimately together to craft Mercury’s character and backstory, some of it pulled from Freddie’s experiences and values, much of it invented,” he explained. “It was an absolute thrill working with someone as sharp and multi-talented as Freddie in this collaborative way.”

Given what we now know about the plot, it should be interesting to see how Gibbs approaches such an interesting and original-sounding character; who knows, perhaps we’ll have a new EGOT contender on our hands when all is said and done. In addition to Gibbs, Down With The King will also star  Jamie Neumann of Lovecraft Country, David Krumholtz of The Deuce, Sharon Washington of Joker, and Bob Tarasuk of Bob And The Trees. At this time, the dramatic film has yet to receive an official release date. 

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LeBron James has loved every bit of his time in Los Angeles and whenever he gets the chance, he pays homage to the city in the form of a brand new sneaker. Typically, LeBron does this with his very own signature sneaker models, however, now he’s looking to do it with one of the most iconic models in Nike’s history: the Air Max 95.

The Nike Air Max 95 in Lakers colors has been teased over the past few weeks now, with the official images found below. One shoe is predominantly purple while the other is mostly yellow, and the mismatched look is perfect for the Lakers’ aesthetics. This new colorway is actually going to be called “Home Team” which actually makes a lot of sense especially when you think about the context that surrounds the entire shoe. Whether you’re a LeBron, Lakers, or Air Max 95 fan, there is something for everyone here.

If you are interested in getting yourself a pair, you will be able to do so as of April 6th for a price of $170 USD. These would be a huge addition to any collection, especially if you’re a Los Angeles resident. As always, stay tuned for more news from the world of sneakers.

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On last year’s Burden of Proof, Benny the Butcher recognized that his debut album was a momentous occasion, and in turn put out a Hit-Boy produced project that was more grandiose and stately than anything the Buffalo emcee had released prior. His story of perseverance had finally paid off, and it was imperative that he authenticate these experiences. Despite a tumultuous rise that not only sent him to prison but nearly cost him his life, Benny’s spirit remained unbroken, humbled by his experiences in a way he felt wasn’t often reciprocated. 

“It’s rubbin’ me the wrong way when these rappers speak comfortably bout street life, it seems like they only given y’all luxuries,” he raps, over choppy soulful loopings on Burden Of Proof’s “New Streets.” Benny the Butcher has forever loathed the lack of stakes communicated in rap. “They just said everything happened happily ever after,” he told Genius. “I know sh*t ain’t end like that. They just talk about shooting a person. They don’t give you like, ‘I didn’t even want to do this.'” But while Burden of Proof was steeped in reflection, The Plugs I Met 2 isn’t quite as meditative. The first project to emerge since being shot in Houston last November, Benny uses the lush production of Harry Fraud to embrace his foils and question his blessings. He recognizes his own self-preservation in a more literal way and outright demands his flowers in the process.

But thanks to Fraud’s serene backdrops, these demands are executed with a welcomed sense of warmth that Griselda’s granitic lo-fi loopings often don’t cater to. On “Live By It,” Benny offers transparent street lessons over a subtle sprinkle of strings that only enhance his narrative pull. On “Talkin’ Back,” Benny speaks on being in tandem with his past over a scatter of fluttering windpipes. Fraud’s spacious productions help Benny’s anecdotes crack like a whip, and they crack aggressively, as The Plugs I Met 2 features some of Benny’s tightest lines.

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On “Survivor’s Remorse,” he doesn’t so much reflect as he does pass on the hard-won lessons his trials and tribulations taught him. “You got plans on gettin’ rich? Well, consider this / The ones who expect the most favors ain’t give you shit.” Plugs 2 is steeped in this transparency. He mentions on “Survivors Remorse” that a fleeting change of heart is all that kept him on the right path, while a constituent of his is currently serving “20 in Clinton.” Over the lo-fi musings of “No Instructions,” Benny embraces the “unhealthy connections” of his past life and refutes anyone who says his slate has been wiped clean.

The resulting effort pans out like a diary, with Benny constantly toeing the line between his current life of comfort and the allure of his old lifestyle, which he admits at times can be all-consuming. “You hear the sounds of the pot scraping, me I only hear music,” he states on “Plug Talk.” He’s maintained connections that could come back to bite him, and despite being comfortable in his fame still constantly looks over his shoulder and questions his every blessing. “What’s the outcome for n****a like me? Where do I land?” he asks on “When Tony Met Sosa.” But it’s this clarity that gives Benny the Butcher his power.

At 36 years old, he is far more grown and self-aware than most of today’s young rappers. On Plugs 2, he isn’t scared to admit that he is wary of how bright his future looks, but that doesn’t mean his lessons aren’t hard-won or that he doesn’t deserve every good thing that comes his way. “I’m too far ahead, it’s easy to feel like I’m cheatin’ when I read these deals,” he raps on closer “Thanksgiving.” “You talk and you live like this, it’s gon’ make them hate you  — this what fueled them to get off they asses, I made ’em greater.”

Kanye West’s Yeezy brand has made him one of the wealthiest people in the United States and all of this success is well-deserved. When Kanye first left Nike to join Adidas, there were people out there who were very skeptical but eventually, fans came back to Kanye’s side and the brand hasn’t looked back since. One of his most popular silhouettes is the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700, and to this day, it is still receiving new colorways. 

The latest model to be shown off is this “Bright Blue” version which can be found below. In the image via Yeezy Mafia, we see how the upper is mostly covered in blue materials, all while the midsole is orange. From there, we have some white laces on top, all while some black tooling is laid up throughout the top. Overall, it’s a pretty great model and if you’re someone who has been looking for something new from the Yeezy brand, then these are definitely for you.

As for the release date, all indications suggest that these will be coming out on April 17th, which means these are just about three weeks away. Let us know what you think of these, and be sure to stay tuned for more sneaker news, coming down the pipeline.

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It’s not uncommon to see this new generation of hip-hop superstars flaunting their seemingly endless wealth on Instagram. Trends like the “money phone” and the “money spread” have gone so far as to spark minor feuds. Private jets are seemingly commonplace means of travel for today’s young rap elites. Luxury items like Birkin Bags and lavish iced-out jewelry are frequently showcased, with price tags being worn like a badge of honor.

For Method Man, a longtime legend who has achieved success in a variety of different mediums, the seemingly infinite wealth that the new rap landscape possesses has been a source of great confusion. He expressed as much during a recent interview with Math Hoffa, as noted by HipHopDX. In fact, Meth all but demanded answers about the fortunes of rap’s nouveau riche, implying that something may very well be afoot behind the scenes.

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“Now, [rappers] are fuckin’ rockstars,” remarks Meth. “I remember getting twenty-five hundred a show. ‘All I Need’ had dropped, and I’m doing shows every fuckin’ day. Seven days a week. I had to tell the manager to raise the price…Next thing I know, I’m getting twenty-five g’s a show, and I’m forgetting cause I love what I’m doing so much. Now we’re in an era where these kids got more money then–son, I couldn’t imagine. I don’t even got a car. My kids got cars, my wife got a car. But these kids got four, five cars.”

“I still ain’t taking private jets!” laughs Meth. “Where are they getting this money? They got a deal or some shit? No fucking way that they flying private all the time. That money long as fuck. At minimum, that’s 30 grand round trip. Where are they getting this money from, can somebody tell me? I need that hustle. They paying to fly a private jet, and they’re doing it all the time!”

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“I used to complain, when I worked at the Statue [of Liberty], to save half my cheque for carfare,” he continues. “Dollar seventy-five. We talking thirty-grand a trip, where are they getting this fucking money from!” When shows are brought up as an option, Meth isn’t quite convinced. “They still doing this shit during corona. I know Migos probably getting a hundred-grand a piece.” Hoffa adds that streaming revenue, club appearances, and features are all viable income sources, but Meth still isn’t convinced.

“Rick Ross is rich, we’ve seen the estate,” he continues. “He earned that though. We can see where he got his money from. But some of these–where is this shit coming from! We can’t see it! Nobody really listen to your music like that, where did you get this fucking money! It boggles my muthafuckin’ mind man. Every penny I got, I know where that came from.”

Clearly, Method Man is bamboozled by the situation, and in truth — it can indeed be puzzling at times, especially in an era where success is so often associated by material goods. Check out the Wu-Tang legend’s take on the topic below, and keep an eye out for him and Redman to reunite for an epic 4/20 Verzuz battle. Do you share Method Man’s confusion?