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Ye is back on the runway. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, he staged Yeezy Season 01, his first fashion show in four years, inside the brand’s brand-new Los Angeles flagship. A few familiar Atlanta faces were in the room.

Inside Yeezy Flagship ‘Droam 1’

The show doubled as the opening of Yeezy Flagship Droam 1 at 4317 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles. IBTimes calls it the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store. Invites went out to press just days earlier, and the 8 p.m. show was streamed live on Kick.

According to Complex, models in mostly minimal, monochromatic looks walked in circles around a large white hill, a very on-brand Yeezy moment. Rapper Nettspend was among those who walked. One of the biggest talking points was the soundtrack, which appeared to include several unreleased Ye songs.

The guest list was stacked: Atlanta’s own 2 Chainz, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Natalie Nunn, the Clermont Twins, A$AP Nast and Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo were among the guests Complex spotted. Ye’s daughter North West and wife Bianca Censori were also there.

Yeezy hasn’t shared the full collection, a look count or store prices yet. We’ll update when those details drop.

The Road Back

Ye’s last full runway show was Yeezy Season 9 in Paris in October 2022, where “White Lives Matter” shirts sparked backlash. That same month, Adidas ended its Yeezy partnership after Ye’s antisemitic remarks, and Gap, Balenciaga and CAA also cut ties. In early 2026, Ye ran an apology letter in The Wall Street Journal, and Complex says he has spent this year trying to rebuild his image.

The brand has been rebuilding, too. Yeezy basics returned on its webstore earlier this year, and Yeezy footwear and slides hit JD Sports stores in August, including Southern California locations.

Why it matters: Love him or not, Ye helped shape a generation of streetwear, from the slides to the earth-tone uniform you still see all over Atlanta. Whether this flagship marks a true comeback or just a moment is a question fashion fans and the culture will be weighing for a while.

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Sources: Complex (show recap), Complex (announcement), LA Magazine, AllHipHop, IBTimes UK

Exhale, Dreamville. J. Cole spent years hinting that The Fall-Off could be his last album, and now he’s officially walking that back.

In a new GQ conversation alongside his longtime A&R and mentor Mark Pitts, the North Carolina MC made it plain that retirement is no longer the plan. “I’m not using that word,” Cole said, per XXL and Billboard.

From “Final Album” to “Not So Fast”

Cole has said he made The Fall-Off believing it might be his final project. The double-disc album arrived in February and gave him his seventh No. 1 on the Billboard 200, according to Billboard, and the sold-out arena tour that followed clearly shifted his thinking.

He isn’t announcing a new album yet. Instead, XXL reports, his focus right now is The Fall-Off World Tour, his family and producing more music. Translation: the door is open, and Cole isn’t putting a lock on it.

Revisiting the Kendrick Moment

The sit-down also took fans back to spring 2024. After Kendrick Lamar took aim at Cole and Drake on Future’s “Like That,” Cole answered with “7 Minute Drill,” then publicly apologized days later and bowed out of the feud at his Dreamville Festival. The track was later pulled from streaming.

Cole told GQ he felt pressure to “respond without responding,” Billboard reports, while also still holding a Kendrick verse for his own album. He revealed he’d planned two Kendrick features for The Fall-Off but scrapped them after they leaked.

The Jay-Z and Mark Pitts Connection

Cole also credited Jay-Z with giving him room to find himself, saying the pressure to deliver commercially ultimately helped him grow. He recalled struggling mentally before 2013’s Born Sinner because he felt he wasn’t meeting his own standards.

Pitts, who was the first label executive to notice Cole in the late 2000s, reportedly decided Jive Records wasn’t the right fit for him and sent his music to Jay-Z instead, leading to Cole’s Roc Nation deal. Pitts stepped down as president of RCA Records in April to launch COFVNDERS, a multimedia management company whose first major project is Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour, per XXL. Speaking of Hov, catch up on Jay-Z’s official Super Bowl LXI halftime news.

Why it matters: Cole is one of the last superstar rappers whose every album still feels like an event, and he’s built a deep, loyal fan base across the South. Knowing he’s not done means the Dreamville era still has more chapters, and the “Big Three” conversation isn’t closing anytime soon.

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Sources: XXL, Billboard, HotNewHipHop

The GOAT is finally taking the field. After years of choosing the halftime stars, Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show himself. The show is set for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Last week we told you Jay-Z had reportedly picked himself for the gig. Now the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation have confirmed it, and they did it in style.

“Goat’s Out of the Bag”

The reveal came during halftime of Monday Night Football’s Cowboys-Eagles game on Oct. 26. Apple Music ran a black-and-white spot of Jay-Z standing among goats in an empty stadium. It closed with a simple line: “Goat’s Out Of The Bag.”

In a statement shared by the NFL, Hov called it “a dream come true.” He tied the moment to 30 years in music, going all the way back to his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had one request when the league partnered with Roc Nation in 2019: “that JAŸ-Z take the stage himself one day.” Seven years later, he’s getting his wish.

Roc Nation Runs It Back

Since 2019, Roc Nation has helped curate halftime lineups that included Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Super Bowl LXI will be the eighth halftime show under that partnership, and Roc Nation will again executive produce. Hamish Hamilton returns to direct. He also directed Beyoncé’s 2013 halftime show.

The timing makes sense. Jay-Z’s JAŸ-Z30 stadium run celebrated 30 years of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years of The Blueprint. It wrapped with two nights at SoFi Stadium, the same venue that will host the big game. Those shows featured guests including John Legend, DJ Khaled, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

The game airs on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, with mobile streaming on NFL+. No guest performers have been announced yet, so the speculation starts now.

Why it matters: Jay-Z spent years opening the halftime door for other artists. Now one of hip-hop’s most influential figures gets his own moment on the world’s biggest stage, on Valentine’s Day, in front of a global audience. For a culture that waited decades to see rap treated as halftime royalty, this one hits different.

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Sources: TheGrio, Forbes, Complex

A friendship that once looked unbreakable is now playing out in public. Former Love & Hip Hop: New York star Rah Ali is speaking out again about her split from Nicki Minaj. She is pushing back hard on claims that she took money from the rapper.

Here’s a clear look at what has been said, who said it, and what remains unproven.

How We Got Here

Rah Ali and Nicki Minaj were close for years. Ali was often seen at Minaj’s side, including during the widely reported 2018 clash between Minaj and Cardi B at New York Fashion Week.

In October 2025, Minaj said on X that several people had made unauthorized charges on her American Express card and that she was out about $25,000, according to HotNewHipHop. Minaj did not publicly name Ali. Fans began speculating anyway, and blogger Tasha K posted a video saying she had given Minaj information about Ali’s finances.

Ali answered with an open letter on X. She said she had been loyal throughout the friendship and accused Minaj of letting damaging claims spread. Her message to Minaj: “Show the evidence or apologize instead of sensationalizing headlines.”

What Ali Is Saying Now

In new comments reported by Onsite! Media, Ali calls the theft allegations “complete and utter lies.” Some online claims put the alleged amount at $30 million. Ali questions how a loss that size could happen without an arrest, charges or even questioning by police.

Ali says the fallout has brought harassment and threats aimed at her and her family. She says her biggest concern is the damage to her name and her business. As she put it, “This is not a story line.”

What We Don’t Know

No charges have been filed against Ali, and no evidence of theft has been made public. Ali says she has her own proof about Minaj’s intentions, but she hasn’t shared it. Minaj has not publicly responded to Ali’s latest comments, and N’Style has not independently verified the claims from either side.

Why it matters: Ali spent years in the Love & Hip Hop universe, and fans have watched this friendship from the front row. When money and loyalty claims go viral with no evidence on the table, real reputations and real businesses are on the line. That’s true no matter whose side you’re on.

For more Love & Hip Hop history, read about the franchise’s final chapter premiering Nov. 10.

Let’s talk: When a celebrity friendship falls apart this publicly, should both sides settle it privately, or does the public deserve receipts? Drop your take in the comments and tell us how you think this ends.

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Sources: Onsite! Media, HotNewHipHop, That Grape Juice

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. N’Style Atlanta is standing by for further updates on Jalen Williams’ surgery and recovery timeline and will update this post as the Thunder share more.

Prayers up for J-Dub. Thunder GM Sam Presti said Monday that All-Star Jalen Williams has a fractured left fibula and a dislocated left ankle and will need surgery, less than a day after he was stretchered off the court in Oklahoma City.

What Happened

With 1:14 left in Sunday’s 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Williams drove to the basket and came down awkwardly after contact. Clippers guard Kris Dunn was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul, Heavy reports. The Thunder’s medical staff reached him almost immediately and called for a stretcher, according to the Associated Press, and play stopped for about five minutes. On his way off the floor, Williams gave the crowd two thumbs-up.

The Diagnosis

Presti confirmed the injuries at a Monday news conference, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the same diagnosis, per CBS Sports. The Thunder have not set a return date. Presti said it would be inappropriate to give a timetable before the procedure, adding, “We’ll have a timeline for everybody once we get through the surgery.” The good news: Presti said Williams is “in great spirits and is extremely optimistic.”

Support poured in from around the league. Draymond Green posted “Prayers up for J Dub,” and Tyrese Haliburton, Paolo Banchero and Alperen Sengun shared messages too, EssentiallySports reports.

It’s a tough turn for a player who has already been through a lot. Williams was an All-Star, an All-NBA pick and a key piece of OKC’s 2025 championship team. He missed 49 games last season, mostly while recovering from wrist surgery and dealing with hamstring injuries, the AP reports. OKC started this season 3-0.

Why it matters: Williams is one of the brightest young stars in the game, and he’d just started to look like himself again. However long his road back is, our community is rooting for him. For more sports with an Atlanta twist, see how the Dream are bringing Finals Game 6 to State Farm Arena.

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Sources: Heavy, CBS Sports, Associated Press via ABC News, EssentiallySports

Atlanta, clear your Thursday afternoon. The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the Finals to State Farm Arena, so the Dream will play for a title in front of a full house instead of the 3,500-seat Gateway Center.

Here’s the Plan

Game 6 between the Dream and the Golden State Valkyries is now set for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 12:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena, NBC Sports reports. It was originally scheduled for 8 p.m. The earlier tip makes room for the Hawks, who host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the same building that night. This is the second time in these Finals that the Dream and Hawks will share State Farm on the same day.

Until the announcement, the Dream had said the game would go to Gateway Center Arena in College Park if State Farm couldn’t be cleared. State Farm seats about 17,000, roughly five times Gateway’s capacity. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told USA TODAY the league is “excited to give thousands more fans the opportunity” to experience the game.

The Players Wanted the Big Stage

Asked over the weekend where she wanted Game 6, Angel Reese kept it simple, telling reporters “Here,” and calling another game in front of the home crowd “amazing,” per CBS Sports. Allisha Gray told USA TODAY the team is “locked in on winning Game 6,” and Jordin Canada said she was excited to be back at State Farm.

The series was tied 2-2 heading into Monday night’s Game 5 in San Francisco, so a Game 6 in Atlanta is guaranteed whatever happens there. Remember what this city did for the Game 3 sellout? Do it again. Bonus: the Dream have already announced a multi-year deal to play all home games at State Farm starting in 2027.

Why it matters: A Finals game on Atlanta soil, in a 17,000-seat arena, on a Thursday afternoon. If you’ve been looking for a reason to take a long lunch, this is it.

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Sources: NBC Sports, USA TODAY via Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports

Nicki Minaj came to Michigan to campaign. She left as the night’s most-talked-about moment — and not for her speech.

During a Sunday, October 25 rally at McMorran Place in Port Huron, Michigan, President Donald Trump stepped away from his midterm message to single out the Queens rapper’s figure while she sat in the crowd. “By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful a** before: Nicki Minaj,” Trump said, adding, “That’s hard to miss,” and urging her to stand up.

Minaj did just that — she rose, waved to the crowd and did a quick spin as the arena cheered.

Trump then tried to walk it back, sort of: “I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted, but we love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time.”

How Jon Husted’s Butt Led Us Here

The Nicki moment didn’t come out of nowhere. Trump got there while defending comments he’d made about Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s body at an October 12 rally in Youngstown, Ohio, where he said he’d sized up the senator after learning Husted was a former college football player. Trump had already doubled down on those remarks at an October 20 stop, and in Port Huron he revisited them again — insisting that checking out men wasn’t his usual thing before pivoting to Minaj.

Nicki’s Big Day With the President

Minaj wasn’t just a guest in the stands. She flew into Michigan with Trump aboard Air Force One, posting from the plane and dubbing herself “Air Force One Barbie.” On the flight, she chatted with White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, who shared the clip online and joked that the White House may have found its next press secretary.

Later in the rally, Trump brought Minaj to the stage, where she praised his “resilience,” told the crowd she was honored to work with him, and led chants for Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Congressman John James.

It’s the latest chapter in Minaj’s very public alignment with Trump. Back in January, at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, she called herself “probably the president’s number one fan” and said criticism only pushed her to support him more — a sharp turn from years earlier, when she had criticized his immigration policies.

The Internet Had Thoughts

Clips of the exchange spread fast, and reactions split along familiar lines. Critics blasted the comment as inappropriate for a sitting president, with Seneca Project co-founder Tara Setmayer calling Trump “such a pig.” Others were simply caught off guard — conservative influencer Nick Sortor admitted he didn’t see it coming even with Minaj in the audience. Meanwhile, plenty of supporters in the room treated it as classic unfiltered Trump.

Minaj herself hasn’t publicly responded to the comment beyond her moment on her feet in the arena.

What do you think — harmless rally banter or way out of line? Let us know in the comments.

Caresha said watch, so we’re watching. Yung Miami’s long-awaited debut solo album, Watch Dis, arrived today, Friday, Oct. 23, and the City Girls star came with a guest list that reads like an awards-show seating chart.

A 21-Track Statement

Per the tracklist shared ahead of release, Watch Dis runs 21 tracks and includes the pre-release singles “F You,” “2008” and “Spend Dat.” That last one is her biggest solo hit yet, climbing to No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her first solo Top 20 entry.

The features are deep. Travis Scott appears on “Just Might Go,” Summer Walker joins her on “Ride For You,” and Bryson Tiller and London On Da Track link up on “Old Time Sake.” Quavo and G Herbo share “TMTC,” while Pleasure P slides in on “Baby.”

Miami gets its flowers too: “Dade County” brings Rick Ross, Trina and Trick Daddy together on one track. And “Spend Dat” gets two remixes, one with Lil Baby and Kodak Black and an international version with Davido, Shenseea and Vybz Kartel.

Betting on Herself

When she announced the project earlier this month, Yung Miami made it clear this one is personal. In a post on X, she wrote, “This is me betting on ME.” She also told fans she knew people had counted her out, and that she chose to go big rather than play it safe with a single.

The rollout leaned into that energy, with London On Da Track producing “F You,” a reworking of the Yo Gotti and Meek Mill record, and J White behind “2008,” which dropped with a music video.

We’ll be curious to see how the Summer Walker collab lands with fans, considering everything the Atlanta singer has going on in her ongoing label dispute.

A Letter to JT

The most talked-about track might be the most personal one. On “Dear JT,” Yung Miami speaks directly to her City Girls partner, looking back on the broke days they survived together before the fame, and admitting that their public falling-out was embarrassing. She frames the song as a letter to a friend she still cares about, even with the friendship on pause.

Complex reports that Miami didn’t play the song for JT before it came out, and as of Friday, JT had not publicly responded. In a Pandora Playback interview cited by TheGrio, Miami said the two last spoke around JT’s birthday nearly two years ago. Asked about a reunion, she answered, “I mean, inshallah.”

Watch “Dear JT” below:

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Why it matters: Yung Miami has spent years as one-half of a duo and as a podcast host with Caresha Please. A solo album with this many A-list co-signs, including Atlanta’s own Quavo, Lil Baby and Summer Walker, is a real test of her standing as a solo artist in the South’s rap economy.

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Sources: HotNewHipHop, Complex, Ratings Game Music, Hip Hop Vibe, Complex (“Dear JT”), TheGrio

Fifteen years of reunions, receipts and run-ins are coming full circle. VH1 has confirmed that Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter, a six-part limited series looking back on the franchise that changed reality TV, premieres Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. ET.

The retrospective will air simultaneously on VH1, BET and MTV, with new episodes rolling out weekly. That three-network simulcast says a lot about how deeply this show is stitched into the culture.

Who’s Pulling Up for the Farewell

According to the official announcement, the series blends fresh sit-down interviews with cast, producers, network executives and journalists, revisiting the breakout stars, business moves, confrontations and controversies that defined each city: New York, Atlanta, Hollywood and Miami.

Atlanta is well represented. Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Mimi Faust, Rasheeda Frost, Scrappy and Yung Joc are all part of the lineup, alongside Yandy Smith, Trina, Trick Daddy, Safaree Samuels and Ray J. Angela Yee, Nina Parker and Jess Hilarious join as cultural commentators to put it all in context.

Complex reports that the look back will also spotlight the franchise’s biggest launching pads, including Cardi B’s run from the New York cast to Grammy winner, and Joe Budden’s path to podcasting. BET Immersed is planning a digital cover feature with extra behind-the-scenes content.

From Harlem to the A

The franchise debuted in New York in 2011 before Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta made the city a reality-TV capital, turning names like Joseline into household ones. The series is produced by Antoinette Media, the company behind Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, Miami and Family Reunion. Its founder and CEO, executive producer Lashan Browning, summed up the franchise’s heart simply: it has “always been about the people.”

For longtime viewers, this is the closest thing to a family photo album the genre has ever had. Expect plenty of laughs, a few winces and at least one “I can’t believe they said that on camera” moment per episode.

If you need a refresher on where some of these stars have been, revisit our Free Game conversation with Mendeecees Harris and our look at Yandy and Mendeecees’ Ghana milestone.

Why it matters: Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta helped put our city’s music, nightlife and personalities on every TV screen in America. This farewell is a chance to celebrate how many Atlanta careers, brands and storylines were born on that show.

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Sources: The Futon Critic (official release), Complex, EURweb

Queens just got a VIP room, and Nas cut the ribbon. Resorts World New York City opened its new International Room on Oct. 22. The casino is calling it the city’s first and only exclusive high-roller gaming destination.

Inside the International Room

The roughly 13,657-square-foot space has 48 table games and three private gaming salons for high-limit baccarat, roulette and blackjack. Guests get dedicated hosts, upgraded drinks and 24-hour hot and cold dining without leaving the floor. The private salons can be reserved, with extras like karaoke.

Meghan Taylor, Resorts World NYC’s SVP of government affairs and public relations, said in the announcement that players who wanted this level of service “had to leave the city to find it” until now.

A Big Year in Southeast Queens

The opening comes as Resorts World NYC celebrates 15 years in Southeast Queens. It’s part of a larger first-floor expansion that adds 57 table games and 147 slot machines, for a property total of nearly 300 live table games and more than 4,000 slots.

According to the company, it’s also fewer than seven months since the property opened as New York City’s first full-fledged casino. In July, it broke ground on Phase II of a $5.5 billion integrated resort. The plans include a 7,000-seat arena, 2,000 hotel rooms, dozens of bars and restaurants, and 11 acres of green space.

Having Nas there fit the moment. The Illmatic legend is one of Queens’ most famous sons, and his presence tied the new luxury space back to the borough’s culture. Robert DeSalvio, president of development for Genting Americas East, said the company plans to hold “many events like today’s in the near future.”

Why it matters: Luxury nightlife and VIP experiences usually send New Yorkers to Atlantic City or Las Vegas. A high-end space in Queens, opened with one of hip-hop’s biggest names, shows the borough becoming a destination for culture, entertainment and big nights out.

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Source: Resorts World New York City announcement via PR Newswire, Oct. 22, 2026.

Almost four decades, no lease, no rent, and now a court case. Stevie Wonder is suing to remove Carmen Efferson, a woman he was reportedly once engaged to, from a Los Angeles home he owns, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.

A Handshake Deal From 1988

According to the filing as reported by TMZ, Efferson has lived in the property since July 1988 under a verbal agreement. There was no written lease, and the rent was $0 a month. Wonder’s side says that arrangement is now over.

TMZ reports that Efferson and Wonder had a romantic history and were said to have been engaged in the late 1980s. Wonder has been married to his third wife, Tomeeka Robyn Bracy, since 2017.

What Wonder’s Team Says Happened

Per the documents, Wonder’s team tried several times over the summer to inspect the house for insurance purposes. They say Efferson refused to let anyone in. His lawyers argue that put the property’s insurance coverage at risk, so they sent her a notice in July ending her right to stay, with an Aug. 27 move-out date.

Wonder’s side says she’s still there. He’s now asking a judge to order her out, and he’s also seeking damages and legal costs.

TMZ also reports a tense email exchange between Efferson and Wonder’s legal team in the lead-up to the suit. As of publication, no full public response from Efferson to the lawsuit had been reported, and N’Style Atlanta has not independently reviewed the court filing. These are claims made in a lawsuit, and a judge hasn’t ruled on any of them.

Why it matters: Stevie Wonder is Motown royalty and one of the most beloved artists in Black music. A legal fight that reaches back to his late-’80s personal life is a reminder that even legends have to sort out the business of handshake deals. We’ll keep you posted as the case moves through court.

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Sources: TMZ

Atlanta showed up, and the Dream showed out. The Atlanta Dream played Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in front of a sold-out State Farm Arena on Wednesday night, then beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take a 2-1 series lead.

From 3,500 Seats to 17,000

The Dream usually play at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, which holds about 3,500 fans and is the smallest arena in the league, according to Front Office Sports. For the team’s first Finals home games, the WNBA and the Dream moved Games 3 and 4 downtown to the Hawks’ 17,000-seat arena after working out scheduling conflicts, the AJC reports. Game 3 moved up a day, from Thursday to Wednesday, to clear a concert already booked at the arena.

It worked. The AJC and Front Office Sports both report the arena sold out for Game 3. State Farm Arena CEO Steve Koonin told Front Office Sports the building wants “to be partners” with the Dream and the WNBA. That partnership is getting bigger: the Dream have already said State Farm Arena will be their home next season.

Angel Reese and Company Handle Business

With the crowd behind them, the Dream took control. Angel Reese led the way with 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals, including both of her three-point tries, per CBS Sports. Rhyne Howard added 16, Naz Hillmon had 15, Isobel Borlase scored 12 and Jordin Canada chipped in 10.

CBS Sports notes Reese is now the only player besides A’ja Wilson to post back-to-back 20-point, 10-rebound games in the Finals. Atlanta is also undefeated this season when she makes a three. Golden State, meanwhile, hasn’t shot better than 35% in any game of the series.

This run is already historic. Monday’s 79-65 win in San Francisco was the first WNBA Finals win in franchise history, Yahoo Sports reports. Now the Dream are two wins away from the franchise’s first title.

What’s Next

Game 4 is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at State Farm Arena. It opens a downtown doubleheader, with the Hawks’ home opener against Houston at 8:30 p.m. CBS Sports called Saturday “essentially a must-win” for Golden State.

Why it matters: A sold-out NBA arena for a women’s championship series is a statement about Atlanta, and about how far the women’s game has come. If the Dream win two more, this city gets a title, and it’ll have happened in front of its biggest crowd.

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Sources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Office Sports, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, ESPN

The Banks family had a moment on Tuesday night, and it wasn’t easy to watch with dry eyes. On Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night, Tatyana Ali dedicated her dance to her late TV father, James Avery, and her on-screen brother Alfonso Ribeiro joined her for it.

A Waltz for Uncle Phil

Ali, who played Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, danced a Viennese waltz with pro partner Jan Ravnik on the Oct. 20 episode of Season 35. Their song was Nancy Wilson’s “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am,” and theGrio reports Ali also recorded her own version of it for the tribute.

Ribeiro, now a DWTS co-host and the show’s Season 19 champion, left the host’s spot to join her on the dance floor, after taking part in rehearsals too. The routine ended with Avery’s photo on the screen while the two former castmates looked up at it.

Ali told PEOPLE, as reported by theGrio, that the tribute wouldn’t have felt right “without Alfonso on the stage with me.” Ribeiro said joining her felt natural, and called it a chance to say thank you to the man who played Philip Banks.

The Father Figure Behind the Role

For a generation of viewers, Avery’s Uncle Phil was the model TV dad: a stern judge who would still drop everything for his family. Ali says he played that role off camera too. She called him a mentor who “taught me all the artists he thought I needed to know,” and in an Instagram post ahead of the show she said everything she believes about being an artist came from him.

Avery died in December 2013 at 68. More than a decade later, a dance-competition ballroom turned into a family reunion for the Banks household. If you’ve been enjoying the return of Black sitcom history, like Netflix’s A Different World revival, this one hit the same spot.

Why it matters: Fresh Prince is still family TV for Black households across generations. Seeing two of its stars use a primetime stage to honor the man who held that family together is the kind of legacy moment our audience grew up on.

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Sources: theGrio, Dance Mogul, TODAY

The King of Crunk is turning the volume down, just long enough to tell his story. Lil Jon’s debut memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, hit shelves Tuesday, Oct. 20, and it’s a lot more personal than the man behind “Yeah!” and “Get Low” has ever been in public.

Written with music journalist Paul Cantor and published by Atria/Black Privilege Publishing, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, the book follows Jonathan Smith from childhood in southwest Atlanta to the studios and stages where he helped turn a regional sound into a global party.

From the SWATS to the Super Bowl

Rolling Stone reports the memoir opens with his mother’s birth in Alabama, not his own, and moves through the late-’90s and early-2000s Atlanta scene that made crunk a movement. There are chapters on the records everybody still knows every word to, and on his work with Usher, Ciara, Ice Cube and Pitbull.

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the book also goes behind the scenes of Usher’s 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. It covers the reflection that came with turning 50 in 2022, his turn toward meditation and wellness, and a family revelation: the man who raised him is not his biological father.

Writing Through Grief

The hardest chapter came late. Lil Jon told Complex he had already finished the manuscript earlier this year, then went back to it after the death of his son, Nathan “DJ Young Slade” Smith, in February. The book’s epilogue is about that loss. He told the AJC plainly, “I’m still mourning,” and told Complex he hopes his honesty might help another grieving parent get through it.

That openness matches the tone he set when the book was announced in the spring. He said this project “made me dig deep and turn inward,” which is a long way from the man screaming “OKAAAY!” over the club speakers.

For fans who just want the party stories, he’s got those too. His own pitch to the AJC: if you’ve ever partied to his music and want to know the man behind it, “just pick up the book.”

Atlanta has always shown up for Lil Jon, from the Freaknik documentary premiere to every wedding reception that ends with “Turn Down for What.” Now the city gets to hear the parts he never shouted.

Why it matters: Lil Jon helped put Atlanta’s sound on the map. A memoir that pairs that legacy with honest talk about family, faith and grief is a rare kind of hip-hop history, and a lot of it comes from our city.

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Sources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Rolling Stone, Complex

The conversation gets real! Actor and comedian London Brown, best known for his role as Marvin Thomas on STARZ’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan, sits down with Jordan Martin for Part 1 of Jordan With The Juice—an unfiltered conversation about the entertainment industry, the craft of acting, and navigating a business where talent and personality can make headlines.

From sharing his perspective on acting as a skill—not just a position—to discussing the personalities and dynamics that shape hip-hop and Hollywood, London brings honesty, humor, and insight to the conversation. And when the topic turns to 50 Cent, the discussion gets especially interesting.

What does it take to stay authentic in an industry full of opinions, egos, and unexpected headlines? London Brown offers his perspective in this candid sit-down.

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