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Devin Cannady has been an inspirational story to many as his ascent into the NBA ranks was never guaranteed. His improbable rise to fame has been documented by fans and Magic supporters have grown to love what he brings to the team. Unfortunately, Cannady experienced a devastating injury last night as he landed awkwardly on his ankle, leading to a gruesome scene that featured blood pooling on the floor. His teammates showed immediate concern, including Mo Bamba who covered Cannady’s ankle with his jersey.

Now, the Magic have given an update on Cannady, confirming that the player won’t be able to return this season although he can make a full recovery. Based on the report, his ligaments and bone are all intact and now, he will have to wear a plaster splint until further notice.

Immediately following the injury, Cannady had to get surgery on his ankle in order to clean out any initial impact that was sustained. Considering the gruesome nature of the injury, it shouldn’t be surprising that surgery was immediately necessary.

You never want to see a player go down in this fashion although it was great to see his teammates support him in such a proud manner. We wish him nothing but the best throughout the recovery process.

Shortly after defeating Ben Askren in a first-round knockout just last weekend, Jake Paul felt like it was a good time to go after everyone in the MMA world. From Conor McGregor to Dana White to Daniel Cormier, Paul seemingly had smoke for everyone. In fact, Paul went on his brother’s podcast and said that he would be down to fight Cormier and that he is fairly certain he could win. Cormier didn’t take those words lightly and during UFC 261, Cormier went over to Paul and gave him a stern talking to.

During the latest episode of Cormier’s podcast with Ariel Helwani, the former UFC champion spoke about his showdown with Paul and how he won’t be taking the YouTuber’s disrespect. In fact, Cormier got violent went speaking about Paul as he explained exactly what he would do to Jake in the Octagon.

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“I’m going to torture him. I’m going to hurt him. I don’t want to box him. I don’t want to fight in a limited skill set of rules. If you really want to fight me, fight me in a mixed martial arts competition,” Cormier said. “I’m going to rip his face apart. I’m going to hurt the kid. I’m will teach these kids not to continue to do this with people like me — athletes. Ariel, I will hurt this kid. … I’m gonna choke him, I’m gonna elbow him. I’m gonna hurt him.”

Based on these words, it’s fairly obvious that DC has very little respect for the youngest Paul brother. However, despite all of the tough talk, it’s highly unlikely these two ever face off in an MMA setting.

Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy brand is in for a massive 2021. Last year, it felt like the brand had new shoes coming out every single week and it was all a part of Kanye’s plan to have Yeezys accessible for everyone. In 2021, that plan is currently seeing a massive scaling effort and as the year progresses, it looks like we will have an abundance of new models to choose from. May in particular is set to be special as Yeezy Mafia recently revealed a whole host of big release dates.

One of the shoes that are on the list is the Adidas Yeezy 500 “Enflame” which has been teased a few times over the past few months. In the images below, you can see how the shoe has a beige and brown upper that is interspersed with some navy blue. From there, we even have a bright and vibrant orange midsole which offers up a ton of contrast that makes these shoes immediately stand out.

As for the aforementioned release date, you will be able to grab these as of May 8th. Let us know whether or not you plan on copping, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned for more news from the sneaker world.

Image via Yeezy Mafia

Image via Yeezy Mafia

Gucci Mane feels excellent these days. For the last few years, the legendary rapper’s main priority has been to stack his label’s roster with the strongest talent around the country and he’s succeeded in doing so, introducing the world to his artists Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, Big Scarr, Enchanting, and more. He took a vacation with his wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, for the weekend and they were living the high life, reflecting on all of Guwop’s success this year.

Posting a video on social media, Gucci Mane answered how he was feeling and his answer will bring a smile to your face. The rapper showed major love to his four-month-old son Ice Davis, his artist Pooh Shiesty, and the man he refers to as his “secret weapon,” Big Scarr.

“I’m doing great. I’m actually doing excellent,” said the 41-year-old rapper. “I got a lot to celebrate. My lil brother turned four months. My artist Pooh Shiesty is through the roof. My secret weapon Big Scarr is opening they eyes, don’t sleep on him. All is well. Pockets on swole.”

Gucci Mane has been celebrating his artist’s victories all year, most recently shouting out Big Scarr for selling 22,000 first-week copies of his first-ever project. Pooh Shiesty’s mixtape Shiesty Season continues to be one of the most in-demand hip-hop projects of the entire year.

Look at how Guwop is living below.

The Migos are on the precipice of dropping off their upcoming album Culture 3, and while it currently appears locked in the perpetual coming soon stages, it’s only a matter of time. Though it’s admittedly been a minute since the trio delivered a new single, Migos have certainly increased the flurry of pre-album Instagram activity, signaling that a rollout is unfolding before our very eyes.

Today, the Atlanta trio took to Instagram to issue a reminder that the album is indeed “coming,” though they opted to keep the specifics close to their chest. They did, however, provide an endearing glimpse into their behind-the-scenes recording process, sharing a brief video that finds each member hard at work in the studio.

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In the video, Offset, Quavo, and Takeoff can be seen tracking vocals and working through new sections, with the opening showcasing the latter two members coming up with some new melodies. Quavo is notably coachlike in his demeanor, quarterbacking as he and Takeoff repeatedly navigate through a section. Offset gets the spotlight next, firing off lines in the booth, landing some while others simply go the way of the mumble. It’s an interesting glimpse at how the dexterous trio puts in work, and it should be interesting to see how everything comes together on wax.

Speaking of which, we’re nearing the last week of April with no sign that Culture 3 will close things out this Friday. As such, it’s likely that more details (and possibly a new single) will surface in May. Keep an eye out for developments on the anticipated album, and in the meantime, check out the latest behind-the-scenes drop from the Migos below.

Not even one full week passed by before Young Thug, Gunna, and the entirety of Young Stoner Life Records re-upped on their new album Slime Language 2 by issuing a deluxe copy. The deluxe features eight extra songs, including new features from Future, Don Toliver, DaBaby, and more. That wasn’t the only new release of the week though as one of Memphis’ leading rappers Moneybagg Yo (who is also the star of our latest digital cover story!) dropped his new album A Gangsta’s Pain. 

As with any other week, our staff had a lot of new music to sift through. We got to work quickly, even finding time to go through our flooded submission boxes to bring you the first “6 New Artists You Should Hear” article in a while. Gathering our five favorite releases from the last few weeks, our team tallied up some of our personal playlist picks to compile a larger staff-curated playlist, which is anchored by Moneybagg Yo and Young Stoner Life this week.

This week’s update also includes a couple of new records from Cordae, the new single from H.E.R., R&B selections from JMSN, Ruth B., and Q, and more. If you’ve been looking to hear a little bit of what we’ve got playing in our homes, check out the list below to see our individual choices.

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Alex Zidel (Editorial)

Young Stoner Life, Young Thug, & Gunna – Ski
Young Stoner Life, Young Thug, & Gunna – Diamonds Dancing (feat. Travis Scott)
Young Stoner Life & Young Thug – Proud Of You (feat. Lil Uzi Vert & Yung Kayo)
Young Stoner Life – I Like (feat. Karlae & Coi Leray)
Young Stoner Life & Young Thug – Real (feat Unfoonk)

Joshua Robinson (Editorial)

Young Stoner Life, Young Thug, & Gunna – Paid The Fine (feat. Lil Baby & YTB Trench)
Young Stoner Life & Young Thug – Real (feat Unfoonk)
Moneybagg Yo – Free Promo (feat. Polo G & Lil Durk)
Kenny Mason – Fasho
The Alchemist – Nobles (feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Navy Blue)

Rose Lilah (Editorial)

H.E.R. – Come Through (feat. Chris Brown)
Q – If You Care
JMSN – Rolling Stone
Ruth B. – Situation

Aron A (Editorial)

Moneybagg Yo – Wockesha
Stove God Cooks  – Dope (feat. French Montana)
Young Stoner Life & Young Thug – No Surprise (feat. Don Toliver & Bslime)
Moneybagg Yo – Certified Neptunes (feat. Pharrell Williams)
Siobhan Linnane – Mob Ties (feat. A.R. The Mermaid)

Madusa S. (Editorial)

Van Buren Records – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (feat. Luke Bar$, Andrew Regis, Meech, & Lord Felix)
Q – If You Care
Moneybagg Yo – Free Promo (feat. Polo G & Lil Durk)
Benny The Butcher – Spineless (feat. Ransom)

Erika Marie (Editorial)

H.E.R. – Come Through (feat. Chris Brown)
The Alchemist – Nobles (feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Navy Blue)
Cordae – More Life (feat. Q-Tip)
Snoop Dogg – Left My Weed (feat. Devin The Dude & J Black)

Mitch Findlay (Editorial)

Cordae – Wassup (feat. Young Thug)
Moneybagg Yo – Certified Neptunes (feat. Pharrell Williams)
Nate Husser & Mick Jenkins – Teriyaki
Yelawolf & DJ Muggs – Geeyat Damnit
Evidence  – Better You