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T.I. Agrees With Lil Durk’s Stance On Birkin Bags

There has been rising chatter regarding the ultra-luxurious Hermès Birkin bag on social media, with some people claiming that women in rap have deteriorated the value of the rare handbag. Cardi B and Offset have both been loud in their stance on the topic, asserting that Cardi, and other rappers who have flexed their Birkins, are adding value to the purse.

Other people, like T.I. and Lil Durk, would rather never hear about Birkin bags again.

Chiming in on the social media debate, Lil Durk answered whether he would cash out on a $15,000+ handbag for his partner and, while we’re sure he would, he explained that he would rather prioritize the money in different ways.

“I just got her property she ain’t want a Birkin,” wrote the Chicago rapper on Instagram. He, and his girlfriend India Royale, would prefer to watch their money grow via investments instead of just recklessly spending it on a purse.

It seems as though at least one other major rapper agrees, with T.I. co-signing the message on his own page.

“Now…. THIS more like it!!!” wrote the King of the South, who is set to go up against Jeezy on Verzuz next month, on IG. Tip has been commenting on plenty of posts about the Birkin debate, stating over and over that he thinks people should be smarter with their money, learning how to be financially literate, and stop overspending on luxury items that could easily be replaced.

Where do you stand on this topic? Property or bags?

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Kanye West Joins Chicago Ceremony Honoring His Mother With Dr. Donda West Way

Kanye West was in Chicago for a street naming ceremony honoring his late mother, Dr. Donda West, and celebrating her lasting contributions to the city, her impact on education and the arts, and her influence on her son’s life.

A portion of 78th Street bears the official designation of Dr. Donda West Way, an appropriate tribute to a woman whose legacy remains deeply entangled with Chicago. Local news covered the ceremony, attended by community leaders, and Ye could be seen clapping in the background, wearing shades, as the new street sign was unveiled.

The event celebrated Donda West’s accomplishments and her impact on the people in her life. It was also a moment of profound personal significance for Kanye. His mother played a large part in building his confidence and supporting his musical ambitions, leading him down the path that would ultimately make him one of the most recognizable artists in music.

West had already paid tribute to his mother in his 2021 album Donda. The project took 10 years to complete, the amount of time it took Ye to process her tragic passing. Donda’s voice is present throughout the album, adding another personal element to a project centered on her memory and legacy.

The Chicago ceremony falls during a busy time for West. The artist is on a world tour and played a couple of shows in Chicago just a few weeks ago. Despite the ongoing controversy about his recent past and public reception, his repeated returns to the stage have underscored the enduring size of his audience.

Currently, the unveiling of Dr. Donda West Way is not about music but about celebrating Donda West’s life and accomplishments and the impact she continues to have through the legacy she left behind.

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DJ Akademiks Opens the Door to Pusha T Amidst Drake Controversy

DJ Akademiks seems to be changing his tune on Pusha T after the leak of the rapper’s alleged album with Pharrell, though the project reportedly includes several direct shots at Drake.

The reaction is notable as Akademiks and Pusha T have been on completely unique sides of the long-running Drake-Pusha T divide. Pusha T’s infamous beef with Drake reached a major milestone in 2018 with the release of “The Story of Adidon.” Akademiks has an OVO chain and has been a big supporter of Drake, which makes his latest comments about Pusha T even more shocking.

The two have had their differences, though they have never gone back and forth publicly over the years. Akademiks, however, responded to the leaked project with a more sympathetic view of Pusha T’s position. Akademiks didn’t just point out the rapper’s continued Drake references; he also recognized that Drake has been beefing with Pusha T and Pharrell over the last few years.

Things got spicy when Akademiks reminded him that Pusha T has liked a couple of his posts before. That detail apparently has Akademiks considering reaching out directly to talk with Pusha T.

Does Pusha T even want that kind of conversation? Still, Akademiks’ comments imply that he believes there’s room for a more productive discourse between two personalities who have historically been on opposite sides of the Drake-Pusha T feud.

For now, the leaked album has provided an unexpected opening for dialogue. Akademiks’ openness to Pusha T’s side, even with his clear ties to Drake, shifts the conversation away from taking sides and toward whether a direct conversation could actually happen.

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