In an electric Sunday Night Football battle at MetLife Stadium, the New York Giants defeated the division-rival Dallas Cowboys 28-20.  The victory marked a triumphant debut for head coach John Harbaugh, who took the field wearing an NYPD cap in the first half and an FDNY hat in the second, visually grounding his team in the local legacy.  Quarterback Jaxson Dart led New York’s offense with three touchdown passes—two to Isaiah Likely and one to Devin Singletary. Cam Skattebo  also scored a short-yardage touchdown run. Dallas answered with a Dak Prescott touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb and two rushing scores from Javonte Williams. However, a taunting penalty on Williams’ second touchdown led to a missed extra point, keeping the Cowboys trailing by eight late in the fourth quarter.  “Tonight is who we are!” pic.twitter.com/JrLIsgHv9l — New York Giants (@Giants) September 14, 2026 Defensively, New York’s newly stacked pass rush dictated the terms of the game. The relentless triad of Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns, and rookie Abdul Carter generated constant backfield pressure. Their aggressive front forced a pivotal interception by safety Jevon Holland late in the second quarter, denying Dallas momentum before the break and setting up a key score.  Despite putting the ball on the ground four times, the Giants managed to recover three of their own fumbles and executed when it mattered most. The 28-20 victory sets an immediate tone in the NFC East, delivering the Big Blue faithful a signature opening-night statement.  “This was really special because these guys, these players, these guys who have believed from the beginning, they don’t bat an eye,” Harbaugh said after the game.”They just try to do the right thing every single day and try to be on point. And even when they’re not on point, they’re going to bounce back and make it right. Maybe there is a mistake. Maybe there is a false start. They find a way to make a play and erase the mistake and make it right and make it better.” By controlling the clock late and capitalizing on Dallas’s mistakes, the Giants sealed a statement 28-20 victory. Draining the final five minutes slammed the door on a Cowboys comeback, giving Big Blue an era.

Lil Tay turned an unscheduled appearance into one of New York Fashion Week’s most talked-about moments. The recording artist and content creator unexpectedly stepped onto the runway during Creators Inc.’s presentation. According to a video obtained by TMZ, Tay joined the scheduled models during the show. She walked the catwalk as guests watched from the audience. Tay remained on the runway for several moments before security approached her. Security eventually escorted Tay away, allowing the planned presentation to continue. View this post on Instagram Creators Inc. CEO Andy Bachman acknowledged the disruption while admitting Tay commanded attention. “I don’t condone spoiling months of preparation,” Bachman told TMZ. “But I’ll admit that girl mogged the entire room.” Bachman also suggested Tay could have a future in fashion modeling. He made clear, however, that her next runway appearance should follow industry protocol. “She should consider a catwalk,” Bachman said, “preferably with a booking next time.” Lil Tay Crashes NYFW Runway & Goes Viral After Security Escort Her Out Tay’s surprise runway walk added another viral moment to her growing public profile. The content creator has built an audience through social media and attention-grabbing appearances. Her NYFW appearance, however, arrived without the traditional structure of a fashion booking. She was not presented as one of the show’s scheduled models. That distinction did little to diminish the attention surrounding her brief catwalk debut. Instead, the moment quickly became part of the conversation surrounding the Creators Inc. presentation. New York Fashion Week continues to attract established designers, models, celebrities and digital creators. The event also provides a platform for personalities looking to expand beyond their primary fields. For Tay, the Creators Inc. runway offered an unconventional introduction to fashion. For Bachman, it also revealed the performer’s ability to command a room. His comments suggest Tay could have another opportunity if she takes the traditional route. For now, her NYFW runway moment came without an invitation. Next time, Bachman appears to have one request: bring the booking.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett made a surprise appearance at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night to present R&B superstar Chris Brown with a rare congressional recognition during his sold-out performance. The presentation took place during a stop of the highly publicized “R&B Tour,” a co-headlining stadium run featuring both Brown and Usher. Crockett, a Democrat representing Texas’ 30th Congressional District, took the stage to address the massive crowd, celebrating Brown’s long-standing career and his influence on the music industry. The recognition serves to formally document Brown’s artistic contributions within the House of Representatives records. “We are here because of Chris Brown!” Crockett told the audience, according to video footage of the event. The congresswoman was joined by Texas state Rep. Venton Jones for the presentation, which occurred as Brown stood nearby in a baseball cap and ripped jeans. Music producer RoccStar, a frequent collaborator of Brown, claimed responsibility for facilitating the connection between the artist and the congressional office. Taking to social media, RoccStar described the moment as a historic milestone for the singer’s legacy. “I had the pleasure of making a powerhouse play between congress and my brother @chrisbrownofficial with such a rare honor,” RoccStar said in an Instagram post. He further noted that the honor ensures Brown and Usher will be “remembered forever by the House of Representatives” as two of the most influential musicians in the genre. Crockett has represented her Texas district since 2023. Her appearance at the concert comes after a year of high visibility in the national political landscape, including a bid for the U.S. Senate earlier this spring. Brom and Usher are expected to continue their stadium circuit through the remainder of the month. View this post on Instagram

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick said Saturday that hip-hop mogul Jay-Z’s recent freestyle at Yankee Stadium suggested the rapper remains troubled by their long-running dispute. Kaepernick discussed Jay-Z during a conversation with sports journalist Jemele Hill in Detroit. The event took place at the National Black Footwear Forum. Hill was interviewing Kaepernick about his forthcoming book, The Perilous Fight. Their conversation turned to Jay-Z and the NFL partnership that altered their relationship. View this post on Instagram Jay-Z once supported Kaepernick’s activism after the quarterback began protesting racial injustice during the national anthem. Their relationship shifted after Roc Nation entered a partnership with the NFL. The agreement included social justice initiatives and the league’s halftime entertainment. Kaepernick has questioned whether the partnership advanced the causes behind his protest. Jay-Z later referenced Kaepernick during a freestyle at Yankee Stadium. The rapper also defended his business decisions and criticized people who have challenged them. Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Says Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z Is Still Troubled In Yankee Stadium Freestyle Kaepernick said he was surprised that Jay-Z mentioned him years after the NFL agreement. “I was very surprised by it,” Kaepernick said. “I’m living rent-free there,” he added. “We are seven years post-him doing that deal.” Kaepernick said Jay-Z’s decision to revisit the issue during an anniversary tour was revealing. “While you’re doing the anniversary tour to celebrate your best work, that’s the thing that’s most top-of-mind for you,” he said. “That’s pretty remarkable, how bothered he is by that,” Kaepernick continued. “It speaks to a guilty conscience around it.” Kaepernick also recalled the backlash following Jay-Z’s NFL partnership. Critics accused the rapper of abandoning the protest movement. “The response in the wake of him doing that deal was broadly people being like, ‘You sold the protest out, you sold us out,’” he said. Kaepernick rejected comparisons between his treatment by the NFL and Jay-Z’s partnership with the league. “The comparison of ‘I took a deal, he took a deal,’” he said, “typically the people you can’t control, you don’t do deals with.” Kaepernick said the NFL blackballed him after his protests. He also said the league later approached him about a potential deal. The comments indicate that tensions surrounding the NFL partnership remain unresolved. They also revive a broader debate over protest, commercial partnerships and racial justice.

A Florida drug-trafficking charge against hip-hop star Kodak Black has been dropped after prosecutors determined the evidence was insufficient. Kodak Black, whose real name is Bill Kapri, was arrested May 6 and booked into Orange County Jail. The arrest stemmed from a warrant tied to a November incident. Authorities accused Kapri of trafficking MDMA near Mercy Drive and Fairvilla Road in Orange County. Prosecutors later declined to formally charge him. View this post on Instagram A No Information Notice filed Friday states the evidence was insufficient to prove Kapri possessed contraband. The filing effectively ends the criminal matter without a prosecution. Kapri was represented by attorney Bradford Cohen during the proceedings. Cohen previously sought to remove restrictions imposed on his client following the arrest. Hip-Hop Star Kodak Black’s Drug-Trafficking Charge Dropped In Florida In July, an Orange County judge granted Cohen’s request to release Kapri from all bail and pretrial conditions. Prosecutors had not formally filed charges when the court granted the request. The latest filing resolves the uncertainty surrounding the November investigation. Prosecutors concluded the available evidence did not support pursuing a drug-trafficking case. The allegation involved MDMA, a controlled substance commonly associated with ecstasy. However, prosecutors determined the evidence did not establish Kapri’s possession of contraband. The decision carries particular significance because the rapper’s May arrest occurred before prosecutors formally filed the charge. His case therefore proceeded through the courts while prosecutors evaluated the evidence. The dropped allegation does not result in a conviction or criminal judgment against Kapri. Instead, prosecutors exercised their discretion not to proceed with the charge. Kapri has built a substantial career in hip-hop, earning recognition through platinum-selling recordings and major collaborations. His legal battles have periodically drawn attention alongside his music career. The Orange County case now concludes without a trial against the rapper. The No Information Notice provides the formal basis for prosecutors’ decision. For Kapri and Cohen, the filing removes the immediate prospect of prosecution over the alleged MDMA trafficking. It also closes a case that began with Kapri’s May arrest. The resolution underscores the distinction between an arrest based on a warrant and a formally filed criminal charge. In Kapri’s case, prosecutors ultimately determined the available evidence could not support proceeding. Kapri therefore exits the Orange County drug-trafficking case without facing trial or conviction on the allegation.

Hip-hop star Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, broke his public silence Saturday after a federal jury acquitted him on all five murder-for-hire charges. Banks posted his first statement on Instagram one day after jurors rejected the government’s case following three days of deliberations. “Against all odds, we’re stronger together,” Banks wrote. “Allah doesn’t make mistakes. I feel all the love and positive energy.” View this post on Instagram Banks faced federal charges over an alleged plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo. Prosecutors tied the alleged scheme to the 2022 killing of Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, in Los Angeles. The government argued Banks sought retaliation after his friend, Chicago rapper Dayvon “King Von” Bennett, was killed outside an Atlanta nightclub in 2020. Banks denied the allegations. His defense team, including attorneys Drew Findling and Brian Steele, challenged the prosecution’s theory and presented an alternative account of the shooting. Jurors ultimately found Banks not guilty on all five counts, delivering a major victory for the Chicago rapper. Hip-Hop Star Lil Durk Thanks Attorneys Drew Findling & Brian Steele In First Post After Acquittal On Federal Murder-For-Hire Charges Banks focused on faith, family and community in his first public comments following the verdict. He also said he wanted to use his freedom to help young people. “Now let me be free to help save our kids and bring unity back to our communities,” Banks wrote. He credited his family, attorneys and supporters for helping him through the prosecution. “I couldn’t have made it this far without my family, my lawyers, and supporters,” Banks wrote. “ Freedom. Freedom. Freedom.” The Instagram post did not address the government’s allegations in detail. Instead, Banks framed the acquittal as an opportunity to move forward and serve his community. The case became one of hip-hop’s most closely watched federal prosecutions. The allegations also threatened to overshadow Banks’ career as a prominent Chicago rap artist. His acquittal now clears a significant legal hurdle. Banks’ repeated reference to “freedom” underscored the personal significance of the verdict. “Freedom.”

Popular Los Angeles DJ and correspondent Aaron “DJ Hed” Drake Jr. and radio host Gina Views will be bringing their Effective Immediately radio show to Revolt this month. According to a press release, the buzzing West Coast broadcast will fill an evening programming slot. Launched in 2024, the show has produced viral interviews with West Coast hip-hop’s biggest names, including Blueface, Ice Cube, and LaRussell. “The West Coast has something to say,” said Revolt in an Instagram post about Effective Immediately headed to the network. View this post on Instagram For Gina Views, partnering with Revolt will elevate the West Coast’s voice to new heights, something she has always emphasized. “Everything I’ve built has been about elevating West Coast voices and telling our stories authentically,” she said. “Partnering with REVOLT lets us bring our voice to a bigger audience without losing what made it real in the first place.” Over 100 episodes, Effective Immediately has developed its own identity, with a unique, unfiltered perspective and West Coast vibes. DJ Hed and Gina Views’ magnetic chemistry has attracted a steadily growing audience worldwide. Hip-Hop Radio Show Effective Immediately, Hosted By DJ Hed & Gina Views, Premieres On Revolt TV Sept. 23 For DJ Hed, Effective Immediately is a testament to his 20 years as a legitimate voice in West Coast Hip-Hop. “Effective Immediately is a product of 20 years of me trying to provide an authentic voice in our culture,” DJ Hed said. “It’s the platform that I have always strived to create.” Effective Immediately’s jump from national syndication to television is part of Offscript Worldwide, and Revolt is the company’s flagship brand. Deon Graham, the CCO of Offscript Worldwide and Revolt, said DJ Hed and Gina Views’ show is the right fit for Revolt television, as the brand focuses on developing regional voices for the network. “Gina Views and DJ Hed are two authentic West Coast voices who have built something people trust, Graham explained. “We don’t want to change that. Effective Immediately’ is exactly where it belongs.” Effective Immediately, hosted by DJ Hed and Gina Views, premieres on September 23 on Revolt at 9 p.m. ET

A federal jury acquitted hip-hop star Durk Banks, known professionally as Lil Durk, on all five charges tied to a Los Angeles murder-for-hire case. The jury returned its verdict after three days of deliberations. Banks, however, has not been released from federal custody following the acquittal. Prosecutors accused Banks of orchestrating a 2022 shooting targeting rapper Quando Rondo. The attack instead killed Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, near the Beverly Center. The government alleged that shooters fired 18 rounds at Rondo’s black Escalade. Robinson was struck during the gunfire and later died. Prosecutors alleged that Banks ordered the attack as retaliation for the 2020 killing of his close associate, Dayvon “King Von” Bennett. Banks’ defense disputed that theory. His attorneys argued that former assistant Kavon Grant arranged the shooting independently. The defense contended that Grant sought to impress Banks. Attorneys maintained that Banks neither ordered nor financed the attack. Hip-Hop Star Lil Durk Acquitted On All Charges In Murder-For-Hire Trial Jurors found Banks not guilty of conspiracy. They also acquitted him of stalking involving a dangerous weapon and stalking resulting in death. The jury further returned not-guilty verdicts on two murder-for-hire counts. The acquittal means the government failed to prove the charged offenses beyond a reasonable doubt. It does not, however, mean Banks has immediately walked free. Banks remains in federal custody despite the verdict, according to the case information provided. The prosecution’s case centered on an alleged revenge motive connected to King Von’s killing. Prosecutors sought to establish that Banks directed an effort against Rondo. The defense instead placed Grant at the center of the alleged plot. That competing account became a critical issue before the jury. The case attracted significant attention because of Banks’ prominence in hip-hop and the allegations involving King Von and Rondo. View this post on Instagram Banks’ acquittal resolves the federal criminal charges arising from the Los Angeles shooting. His continued detention means the verdict has not yet translated into his release from custody. The precise basis for his continued detention was not provided in the supplied case information. For Banks, the verdict eliminates the immediate risk of conviction on the five federal charges. His legal status, however, remains subject to the court’s custody proceedings.

Kevin Durant wants a shot at his fifth gold medal at the 2026 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In a recent interview, the basketball superstar shared how he’s looking forward to competing in the upcoming Olympiad.“It’s just fun, man,” Durant told The Athletic. “It’s an incredible time. You get to travel the world. I don’t know if we’re gonna get to travel the world with it being in the States, but the last few years, we would go to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Paris, London, Canary Islands, Madrid … being in places that changed not just my perspective about the game, just about life in general. ​”I’ve been in places I’ve never even thought about being in if it wasn’t for the game,” he continued. That experience is one of the best, man. I encourage everybody to play for their country.” ​With four straight gold medals, Durant is considered by many to be the greatest male Olympian to ever play international basketball. “I’m humbled and honored to get that recognition,” Durant said. “So many great players have played. They probably didn’t play as long as me; that’s probably why I get that. I’ve been on four Olympic teams. We’ve won gold every time, so I’ve just been around. I show up. “I think that’s what my career has been based upon, just showing up and letting the chips fall where they may. … I experienced some great coaching with Team USA, and that’s really what brings me back.” DURANT’S SEASON LAST YEAR But he competes for the gold; his first task is to pursue a championship for the Houston Rockets. During his debut 2025–26 season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists across 78 regular-season games. Shooting efficiently at 52.0% from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc, the veteran forward earned his 16th career All-Star selection

Quavo stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about his new album “QRÖME LIFE,” out October 2, and working with Pharrell to produce the entire project. He talks about how Pharrell challenged him creatively, their trip to Disneyland with Justin Timberlake, his new song “Backwards” with T.I., Jermaine Dupri’s involvement and who he would put on a “Welcome to Atlanta” remake in 2026. He also discusses Drake sampling old Migos ad-libs on “Shabang,” Drake giving Migos equal splits early in their career, and how “Versace” changed everything for the group. Quavo also opens up about reuniting with Offset in the studio, whether another Migos album and “Unc & Phew 2” are coming, and whether Migos has received enough credit for changing the sound of hip-hop. He talks about Young Thug wanting him to join YSL, his thoughts on artists using AI to make music, possibly stepping into a WWE ring, and ranks some of Migos’ most famous ad-libs. Plus, Quavo reveals why he sometimes ghosts people instead of telling them no and plays “Quavo or Pharrell?” with Nessa.