The biggest story in hip-hop continues as Drake's legal battle with UMG escalates over alleged bot usage to boost Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" during their epic beef. Meanwhile, Kanye West is opening up about his bipolar disorder and going off medication in his upcoming documentary "In Whose Name?" hitting theaters September 19th. Kid Cudi also speaks out about testifying in the Diddy trial and reveals shocking details in his new memoir.

In other celebrity news, Benzino announces he's joining OnlyFans to show off his workout body, Sha'Carri Richardson's airport arrest body cam footage reveals her controversial statements during the domestic dispute, and Sean Kingston is begging a judge for house arrest instead of the 5-6 years he's facing in federal prison. Plus, Michael Porter Jr. warns about the dangerous rise of sports betting and its impact on players after his brother's lifetime NBA ban.

But the real fire came from our listeners during the ultimate french fries debate! From Bojangles to Five Guys, Checkers to McDonald's, the phone lines were blazing as everyone defended their favorite fries. Popeyes also announced new streamer collaboration meals, and we discovered a Philadelphia restaurant selling $75 prison pizzas with Dorito crusts that are flying off the shelves.

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Today on The Morning Hustle Podcast with Lore’l and Kyle Santillian, along with Alton Walker speak about various topics on the episode. A Detroit rapper known as Big Huey recently went viral with a video claiming Tesla remotely disabled his Cybertruck until he complied with a cease-and-desist over its use in a music video. Tesla swiftly debunked the claim, confirming the footage and the supposed legal letter—complete with a forged signature—were falsified. Industry watchers have labeled the stunt a clear publicity ploy.

In other headlines, Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson, arrested in July following an airport altercation with fellow sprinter Christian Coleman, has publicly taken responsibility for her actions. In a heartfelt message, she apologized to Coleman, referenced the impact of past trauma on her behavior, pledged to “get a certain level of help,” and emphasized her intention to face challenges head-on. Meanwhile, music mogul Diddy (Sean Combs) has doubled down on a high-stakes legal campaign, amending his defamation lawsuits to now demand over $100 million from NewsNation, its anchor Courtney Burgess, and others—alleging slanderous claims aired during a turbulent period in his career.

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Latto is the new face of a revitalized Apple Bottoms—tapping into early 2000s Y2K nostalgia while celebrating body confidence and bold femininity. The ATL rapper collaborated directly with the brand on a capsule collection featuring cheetah print, velour sets, tube tops, and denim styles that celebrate curves unapologetically. As a cultural staple of hip-hop style, Latto’s partnership aims to elevate Apple Bottoms for a new generation.

Meanwhile, David Justice opened up about his short-lived marriage to Halle Berry during an episode of All The Smoke. Justice recalled that Berry proposed to him just five months into their relationship, catching him off-guard. He cited her lack of “traditional” maternal traits—like cooking and cleaning—as a factor in their split. Reflecting on their relationship, he said therapy might have saved their marriage, a sentiment that stirred widespread public reaction.

On a more dramatic note, Maranda Johnson, the mother of two of Kodak Black’s children, was arrested following a chaotic brawl at a nightclub birthday event. The fight, which involved multiple mothers of Kodak’s kids, resulted in property damage and allegations of physical assault. Johnson was arrested and faces misdemeanor battery charges; she claims the conflict stems from Kodak’s failure to provide proper support and involvement.

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