Dr. Umar Johnson, psychologist and self‑styled “Prince of Pan‑Afrikanism,” has weathered a whirlwind of controversy. However, his Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey Academy (FDMG) just suffered another setback. This blow could redefine his legacy and that isn’t good. On June 14, he alleges vandals struck the interior of the school’s building, smashing through a 5,000‑book library. They also reportedly sabotaged the cultural artifacts and educational supplies, though the structure remains.
Dr. Umar has been pushing this school for well over a decade. At first, he announced plans to convert a former Saint Paul’s College campus into FDMG. He was going to launch in 2026, but in Wilmington, Delaware. He was going to take the Moyer Academy and make it the FDMG.
Well, this is sad. Rev. Maurice J. Moyer (August 8, 1918 – March 6, 2012) was a Civil Rights legend, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He started Delaware’s first black Presbyterian church. Now, it feels like his legacy is wrapped up in this.
Dr. Umar needs to follow in the footsteps of Rev. Moyer. In 2023, he blamed “ninjas” and asked the local community for patience and financial support. They have done that over the years, but at this point, people have to wonder where the money went. When you look at the video below, there’s compelling information and evidence to support this is real. Check it.
Beyond the latest setback, there’s a pattern. Delawareblack.com is heavy on the case. Check them out.
Skeptics are winning right now. Platforms like RationalWiki say Dr. Umar is full of it and they have a whole page devoted to him. With years of delay, they have plenty of ammo as they continue to lick off shots. So does Dr. Umar Johnson come out of this as a visionary and educator or will it all be a big grift?
Blueface and Chrisean Rock went head-to-head during a tense phone call from jail Tuesday (June 18) after the rapper told her to quit working and stay home, just days after she and their son moved back into his house.
The back-and-forth started earlier that day when Blueface posted a message from behind bars.
“I accepted you back in with open arms so you could get on your feet,” he said. “Ultimately so my son could get on his feet.” He added that he gave Rock money so she could “solely focus on” their son “taking his first steps before his second birthday.”
He also suggested she find her own place “if you have the funds” and said, “I thought I was doing you a solid” because “you’re homeless.”
But things escalated during a jailhouse call Rock later shared online, where Blueface made it clear he didn’t want her working at all. “Nobody wants a b#### that wants to be out working,” he told her.
“You’re not gone’ be there to help me,” he said during the call. Rock pushed back, saying she’s been supporting him while he’s locked up and had sent him money as recently as March. “I been here,” she said. “We break up, we get back together. You putting it all on me.”
When Blueface accused her of not showing up for him, Rock threw it right back.
“Oh my gosh! Now you lying,” she said, raising her arms. “You never came through for your son, and he’s nearly two. NEVER.”
With his audio cutting out due to faulty earphones, Rock took over the conversation.
“I love you. You need to get your dick out your ass,” she said. “I wear you on my face! What is not obvious? I love you.”
She continued, “This is the argument? You did all that stuff just to say, ‘Sit in the house.’ I just want peace.”
Blueface didn’t budge. “You either gonna follow instructions, or you gonna go be your own f###### person,” he said. “You can’t do both, baby. I’m sorry. Nobody wants that. Nobody wants a b#### that wants to be out working.”
Rock sat in silence, visibly stunned, before ending the call. “Alright. I’mma hang up,” she said.
Later, during a livestream, Chrisean Rock claimed that during their four-month breakup, Blueface had to pawn his jewelry because he couldn’t pay his bills or access his accounts.
R. Kelly’s legal team will file a motion this week to overturn his federal conviction, claiming newly uncovered evidence will help him avoid his 30-year prison sentence.
R. Kelly’s legal troubles began with a string of federal charges, including child pornography and enticement of minors, which led to his conviction in New York and a separate sentence in Chicago.
He was sentenced to 30 years in June 2022. The defense claims the new evidence will dismantle the legitimacy of his conviction.
R. Kelly is currently held at Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina.
“Unfortunately for government counsel, there will be no jurisdictional refuge from that motion and the truth it will uncover. From that, try as they might, there will be no technical argument behind which government counsel can hide,” R. Kelly’s lawyer Beau B. Brindley said.
The latest motion is part of an ongoing saga that erupted last week when the embattled singer’s attorney filed a motion exposing what he called a cover-up involving the Bureau of Prisons and members of the Aryan Brotherhood.
The BOP and members of the Aryan Brotherhood are supposedly involved in a coordinated attempt by prison officials and white supremacists to kill him at a North Carolina facility.
Brindley also submitted a sworn declaration from a high-ranking Aryan Brotherhood member on June 10, which he says supports Kelly’s claims of a murder plot involving prison officials.
The incident, according to the defense, was followed by a forced removal from a hospital at gunpoint and a denial of surgery for blood clots in his lungs.
The defense argues that the government has failed to directly address these accusations, instead brushing them off as standard medical issues.
Brindley accused federal prosecutors of “a pattern of constitutional violations and misconduct,” pointing to previous failed attempts to convict Kelly’s associates.
Kelly’s legal team has also filed an emergency motion for temporary furlough, citing ongoing threats to his life and health. The motion is part of a broader strategy to challenge the conviction on both factual and procedural grounds.
Brindley stated that the upcoming motion will not be vulnerable to dismissal based on jurisdiction or technicalities, adding that his team is securing local counsel to address any potential jurisdictional concerns.
The new motion to vacate is expected to be filed before the end of the week.
Diddy dominated the courtroom spotlight on Tuesday (June 17) as his legal team introduced a string of explicit text messages that appeared to show Cassie Ventura enthusiastically engaging in the same “freak-off” sessions she later described as abusive in her civil lawsuit.
In one exchange from August 2009, Ventura responded to Diddy’s question about when she wanted to “freak off” with, “I’m always ready to freak off.”
The defense also highlighted a message where Ventura wrote, “I’m so horny I can’t concentrate,” followed by instructions for Diddy to pack a bag as she headed to Duane Reade.
That message, notably, was not included in the government’s chart of evidence, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office special agent DeLeassa Penland, who returned to the stand Monday.
Geragos continued to chip away at the prosecution’s narrative by referencing a message from male escort Jules Theodore, who told Diddy, “I need rest, you guys are rabbits LOL,” suggesting the couple’s sexual appetite was relentless.
The term “rabbits” was used to describe how frequently they engaged in sex, often for hours or even days at a time.
In another message, Ventura told Diddy, “I’m horny and bored,” and in a separate exchange, she said she was having “sexy flashbacks of yesterday.”
At one point, she promised to be “the nastier freak b#### to make up for it,” referring to a future encounter. The defense also introduced a conversation where Ventura expressed a desire to have a child with Diddy.
“I can’t wait until we have a baby, happy Father’s Day,” she wrote. In response to Diddy asking what she wanted to do, she replied, “I wish we could have freaked-off before you left.”
Geragos emphasized Ventura’s apparent willingness in these messages to counter the prosecution’s portrayal of Diddy as a coercive and abusive partner.
The trial continues Wednesday (June 18) in federal court.
Memphis Bleek shared some advice to Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne following Minaj’s recent jab at JAY-Z and the NFL over Weezy being passed over for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in his hometown of New Orleans.
Speaking to TMZ on Monday (June 16), the Brooklyn rapper addressed Minaj’s verse on the remix of “Banned From NO,” where she rapped, “NFL, fire some n##### and then call us.”
The bar was widely seen as a direct swipe at both the NFL and JAY-Z, who has played a significant role in curating the league’s entertainment partnerships through Roc Nation.
Bleek, who has long been a loyal Roc-A-Fella soldier, responded with a lighthearted warning.
“Why? If they fire us, they don’t need no more n#####,” he said, laughing. “So, when we done, you ain’t gone’ be able to get that bag. Chill out. We cleaning up, baby girl. You should come clean up with us.”
Despite the critique, Bleek made it clear he holds no animosity toward Minaj. “I love Nicki Minaj,” he said. “I have no harsh words for the Queen of rap.”
He also showed love to Wayne, calling him his “brother,” but didn’t mince words when asked if the New Orleans legend still had a shot at the NFL stage.
“It would be if you stop digging your own hole,” Bleek said. “Antagonizing and mentioning stuff… Let them come to you. The more you want something, the more it runs from you.”
Nicki Minaj’s criticism of JAY-Z isn’t new. Last September, she tweeted, “One n###a took a knee The other n###a took the bag,” after Kendrick Lamar was announced as the Super Bowl headliner. “He gon get you ‘n###ers’ in line every f###### time.”
She followed up with, “Got everything in the world. Still spiteful & evil. Disgusting.”
Khaby Lane was stopped by U.S. immigration officials at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Friday (June 6) after violating the terms of his visa, prompting his swift exit from the country under a voluntary departure order.
The 25-year-old TikTok juggernaut, who holds Italian citizenship and was born in Senegal, arrived in the United States on April 30 and hit the Met Gala on May 5.
He was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a broader enforcement push under President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration policies.
Lame, who commands a staggering 162 million followers on TikTok, was not listed in ICE’s public detainee database, leading to confusion online.
Despite the legal trouble, Khaby Lame remained active on social media throughout the ordeal, continuing to post on both TikTok and Instagram.
According to ICE, the detention was part of stepped-up immigration enforcement efforts.
Khaby Lame’s case drew attention not just because of his celebrity status but also due to the growing scrutiny of high-profile ICE raids happening around the United States under the Trump administration’s policies.
Diddy was accused of having a fixation with male ejaculate and orchestrating drug-fueled group sex encounters during explosive testimony Friday (June 6)..
A woman identified only as “Jane” took the stand on Day 18 of the proceedings, describing multiple hotel encounters where she said Diddy pressured her to engage in sex acts with other men while he watched or later joined in.
She testified that Diddy insisted the men not use condoms, saying he didn’t want to “see a rubber” and preferred to “play around with it.”
The testimony painted a disturbing picture of control, coercion and humiliation.
Jane said she was often under the influence of drugs during these encounters and feared Diddy’s.reaction if she refused. “He’d get agitated,” she told the court when asked why she didn’t say no.
The alleged incidents took place in luxury hotels across Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Beverly Hills. Jane said Diddy paid for the travel, rooms and participants, and that she felt emotionally and financially trapped.
When asked how these encounters ended, Jane testified the men would “finish on me,” followed by Diddy having sex with her.
She said she never cleaned up the ejaculate because Diddy liked to play with it.
Prosecutors pressed Jane on whether she ever tried to negotiate condom use.
She said she did, including one instance that was recorded, but Diddy guilt-tripped her out of it. “It was not something he wanted to see,” she said.
Jane also described the emotional toll of the relationship, saying she felt like she had to “get free” from Diddy’s control.
Diddy, a longtime Hip-Hop mogul and entrepreneur, is facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and coercion.
Prosecutors allege he used his wealth and status to manipulate women into sexual situations, often involving drugs and third parties.
50 Cent rushed to Instagram Thursday (June 5) after speculation swirled that his ex, Daphne Joy, may be the anonymous “Jane Doe” who testified against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing federal criminal trial.
The rapper-turned-mogul posted a photo holding his son with Joy, captioned simply: “WTF!”
The timing of the post—just hours after Jane took the stand—sent social media into overdrive. Many interpreted it as a reaction to the possibility that Joy was the woman describing disturbing allegations against Diddy.
On Thursday (June 5), the woman identified in court only as “Jane” became the third alleged victim to testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs. She told jurors she began dating Combs in 2021.
Jane Doe Claims Diddy Had Tense Relationship With Her Ex
Jane also testified that before dating Combs, she had been involved with a man who had a tense history with him.
That detail led many online to assume she was referring to 50 Cent, who has had a long-standing feud with Diddy.
Jane described being flown to Miami regularly, receiving gifts and cash, and being asked to wear lingerie. She said Combs gave her $10,000 during a trip to Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas.
But the relationship, she said, took a dark turn during what Combs called their first “freak-off” or “hotel night.”
Jane testified that Combs arranged for her to have sex with a male escort while he watched and masturbated. She said she initially felt “excited” but later realized the experience “opened a Pandora’s box.”
According to Jane, that night “set the tone” for the rest of their relationship, which she said became dominated by drug-fueled group sex sessions that Combs orchestrated and sometimes filmed.
She said she felt compelled to participate because of her financial dependence on him. Prosecutors allege Combs used “lies, drugs, threats, and violence to force and coerce” Jane and others into sex acts.
50 Cent’s Ex Named In Lil Rod’s Lawsuit Against Diddy
The speculation around Joy’s identity comes after her name surfaced in producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy, which accused her of being involved in sex work. At the time, 50 Cent mocked her online.
In response, Joy accused 50 Cent of “raping me and physically abusing me.” He denied the claims and filed a defamation suit, which he later dropped after Joy deleted her post.
50 Cent also moved to gain full custody of their son following the allegations.
Earlier this week, 50 Cent referred to Joy as “pee pee mouth” in an Instagram post reacting to Cam’ron mentioning her on a podcast.
“Well here come the b#######, don’t kiss my boy Pee Pee Mouth,” he wrote.
A man has been arrested almost five months after waving a Palestinian flag with “Gaza” and “Sudan” scrawled across it during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance.
Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a 41-year-old resident of New Orleans, was hired as a background performer for Kendrick Lamar.
He disrupted the February 9 show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans by climbing atop a black Buick GNX and revealing the flag mid-performance.
He refused to follow the security’s commands and was quickly detained. The incident triggered an investigation by Troop NOLA Troopers, who identified Nantambu through internal review and surveillance footage.
An arrest warrant was issued by the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
On Thursday (June 26), Nantambu turned himself in through his attorney and was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center.
“The preliminary investigation revealed that during the halftime performance, a performer deviated from his assigned role, retrieved a Sudanese flag bearing the message ‘Sudan and Free Gaza’ and disrupted the halftime show by running across the field with the flag. Security and law enforcement personnel on site quickly recognized the unauthorized action and apprehended the performer after he refused to comply with their commands to stop,” police said in a statement.
He faces charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly.
The NFL permanently banned Nantambu from all league events. The protest took place during one of the most-watched Super Bowl halftime performances in recent history.
French Montana cut his interview short and left the set of Sited with Rah Ali after being asked about the ongoing tension between Rick Ross and Drake, two of his longtime collaborators.
The abrupt exit unfolded during a recent taping of Rah Ali’s podcast, where the Hip-Hop artist appeared visibly irritated when the conversation shifted toward his personal life and the high-profile feud.
The interview was going smooth until French Montana, with the rapper revealing longtime associate Max B would be coming home on November 9, which is also French’s birthday.
When asked about his love life, French Montana somewhat dodged the question, but with a good explanation.
“I just want to keep my private life. My private life,” French Montana said. “I feel like every time it hit the media, it just, it was down to s### after that.”
When he was asked about the rift between Ross and Drake—French didn’t just refuse to answer, he suddenly excused himself.
“I’ll be right back I think I double parked my car outside,” he said before walking off-set. He never returned.
The moment added another layer to the already public tension surrounding the Ross-Drake fallout. Ali, clearly surprised, attempted to continue the show but acknowledged the awkwardness.
The Drake-Rick Ross feud, which ran parallel to the Canadian rap star’s beef with Kendrick Lamar, was one of Hip-Hop’s most talked-about conflicts last year, with diss tracks and social media jabs exchanged between the two former collaborators.
French Montana, who has worked closely with both artists, has largely stayed silent on the matter—until now, or instead, until his silence spoke volumes.
Kim Kardashian is stepping into the role of a villain for Amazon MGM’s upcoming live-action Bratz film, as the studio capitalizes on Hollywood’s toy-to-screen trend sparked by 2023’s Barbie.
The project is still in early development, but it is already drawing attention thanks to Kardashian’s casting and the enduring popularity of the Bratz brand, which has sold over 200 million dolls globally since its debut in 2001.
Kim Kardashian’s role marks a return to scripted acting following her stint on American Horror Story: Delicate as well as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie and adds a new layer to her evolving entertainment portfolio.
Amazon MGM reportedly landed the rights to the film after a competitive bidding process, hoping to tap into the same cultural energy that made Barbie a box office juggernaut.
According to Variety, the Bratz dolls have maintained strong online engagement, making them a prime candidate for a cinematic revival. The film is being produced in collaboration with Picturestart and MGA Entertainment, the company behind the original dolls.
Writers Charlie Polinger and Lucy McKendrick are penning the script, while Erik Feig and Julia Hammer will produce under Picturestart.
No release date or additional casting details have been confirmed.
Diddy sat stone-faced in a New York federal courtroom Thursday (June 26) as prosecutors delivered a blistering four-hour closing argument, accusing the Hip-Hop mogul of orchestrating a sprawling criminal enterprise built on coercion, violence and control.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik described Diddy as the undisputed leader of a network that enabled sex trafficking, drug distribution and physical abuse, all to maintain his power and status.
“He didn’t allow the word ‘no,'” Slavik told the jury, laying out a case that has unfolded over 31 days and included testimony from 34 witnesses.
The government’s narrative centered on two women—Cassie Ventura and a woman identified only as Jane—who prosecutors say were manipulated, abused and trafficked across state and international lines.
The prosecution alleged Diddy used his wealth and influence to isolate and dominate them, often with the help of close associates.
Slavik pointed to a 2016 incident at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, where Diddy allegedly beat Ventura and then paid $100,000 in cash to suppress surveillance footage.
Prosecutors said his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram and longtime bodyguard, D-Roc, helped count the money. The motive, Slavik said, was simple: public exposure would “ruin him.”
The government also accused Diddy of using drugs, including liquid Molly, to control Jane and force her into what were described as “freak-offs” and “Wild King Knights”—sex parties involving multiple partners and paid escorts.
Prosecutors said Diddy threatened to release explicit videos of Jane to her child’s famous rapper father if she refused to participate.
Khorram was portrayed as a key player in the alleged enterprise, responsible for sending drugs and cash to Diddy across the country. Prosecutors argued that these actions, along with the use of cellphones and interstate travel for sex workers, violated federal commerce laws.
The trial also revisited a 2009 incident where Diddy allegedly beat Ventura and confined her to a hotel room until her injuries healed, which they said proved kidnapping.
Prosecutors said he later demanded $20,000 from her family after learning she was romantically involved with rapper Kid Cudi. That same month, Diddy moved $3.2 million through one of his accounts, according to financial records presented in court, so he didn’t need the money – it was all about control.
Slavik claimed Diddy was behind the torching of Kid Cudi’s car, calling it a calculated act of intimidation. Capricorn Clark, one of Diddy’s former assistants, testified that she was ordered to track down Cudi—another act prosecutors labeled as kidnapping.
The government argued that Diddy’s business empire functioned like a kingdom, with young, eager employees willing to procure drugs or sex workers to stay in his favor.
Prosecutors said the abuse extended beyond the women to their families, all to reinforce Diddy’s control.
Diddy’s defense is expected to begin closing arguments tomorrow, June 27 and the jury could begin deliberations.
Naomi Campbell dropped a surprise music update during a pop-up appearance with viral selector DJ AG in London, revealing she’s not only producing but also stepping back into the booth.
The supermodel-turned-recording artist told the crowd she’s working on a remix of her recent collaboration with Miley Cyrus.
“We’re actually working on the remix right now,” Campbell announced. “I’ve been producing, and I’ll be on some other tracks and having fun with music.”
Campbell showed up at the event alongside former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, where DJ AG—known for spotlighting both emerging and established talent—was spinning.
Earlier this month, Campbell appeared in the music video for “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved.” The track appears on Cyrus’s album, Something Beautiful.
The song marked a rare return to music for Campbell, who hadn’t released new material since her 1994 debut album Baby Woman.
In an interview with Dazed, Naomi Campbell opened up about the collaboration. “For me, it’s just fun to be able to do something like this, which is not my day job. To be able to be a part of this with [Miley] is an honor, a pleasure, it’s fun. I can play it for my kids one day and say, ‘Look! Mummy did this’. My kids love music.”
Campbell’s first and only album, Baby Woman, was released in October 1994 through Epic Records.
Though it failed to chart in the U.S. and peaked at No. 75 in the UK, the album sold over one million copies globally, thanks largely to strong sales in Japan
In the hip-hop genre, it’s incredibly common for rappers to pursue business ventures. Just look at Jay-Z, who became the industry’s first billionaire thanks not only to his music but also to his diverse business ventures. However, he’s not the only rapper to achieve business success; he’s just the best-known.
Many artists explore and demonstrate their skills well beyond the studio by entering the business world. Increasingly, rappers are moving out of ventures that are directly related to the music industry, like starting their own record label or talent agency. Instead, they’re entering into the world of tech, which has countless opportunities, whether investing in a startup, founding their own tech brand, or partnering with one.
Read on as we explore a few of the many rappers making waves in tech-based industries. We’ll also look at the role of digital branding and the increasing demand for interactive and immersive experiences that resonate with individual user preferences.
The Meeting of Music and Entrepreneurship
The financial power that successful rappers hold enables them to dive into ventures they truly believe in and that they hope will make an impact beyond music. They leverage the credibility and trust they’ve built with their fans and use this to propel their ventures forward. Some stand-out examples of rappers who are excelling in the tech-based business space include Chamillionaire, Nas, will.i.am, and Timbaland.
Chamillionaire
In 2015, Chamillionaire became the entrepreneur in residence for Upfront Ventures, a Los Angeles venture capital firm with a focus on digital media and SaaS startups. He has also shaped an invite-only investment firm called Access 12, focused on supporting Black startups, though its investments extend beyond just digital startups. In 2017, he launched Convoz, a video-based app that encourages people to share their thoughts and opinions on meaningful subjects. People then share them on the app to inspire others, including celebrities, to respond and start important conversations.
Nas
Nas has leveraged his music fame to help him become a prolific Silicon Valley investor. He formed his own venture capital firm, QueensBridge Venture Partners. Through this firm, he invests in a range of tech start-ups, including those in healthcare, fintech, and crypto. Nas’s investments through the firm have included Silicon Valley success stories like Lyft, Dropbox, and Coinbase.
will.i.am
In 2012, will.i.am, of Black Eyed Peas fame, founded the consumer tech company i.am+. It emphasizes developing tech that will shape the music industry and have ripple effects across pop culture. The company is now heavily invested in AI to achieve its mission.
Timbaland
Timbaland, like many hip-hop artists, has incorporated music production into his career and became a cofounder of Beatclub, a music creator platform. While he has stayed firmly in the music world, his latest business venture has been controversial. Most recently, Timbaland has branched into newer tech, with the launch of his AI-centric entertainment company Stage Zero. The company has launched its own AI artist, TaTa, and is expected to create multiple AI artists as the company grows. It’s these artists and the use of AI to create music that’s causing the controversy.
The Rise of the Digital Personal Brand
Rappers like Chamillionaire, Nas, and Timbaland have large audience bases from the success of their music careers. This, undoubtedly, sets them up for success as they begin their business ventures and grow awareness around them. They’ve established a presence in the media and online through avenues like social media that allow them to amplify their personal brands, and through that, their new business ventures.
Through their:
social media,
email, and
website presence,
these rappers can communicate directly with their audience.
There, they can broadcast the latest developments and share them as part of their overall personal brand. They can create branded content around their new ventures that helps them get their ideas off the ground. Essentially, they monetize their content and online presence to get attention and excitement around their persona that goes far beyond promoting their music by also promoting their business ventures.
The Fusion of Music and Entertainment: iGaming and Interactive Culture
Thanks to developing tech, the way rappers maintain and grow their audience through digital-first personal branding hasn’t been the only evolution. Music and entertainment are more closely intertwined than ever, since music tracks are no longer reserved for the soundtrack of movies and shows.
Today, gaming is fused with hip-hop hits, aesthetics, and slang to appeal to player demographics who listen to rap and are immersed in its culture. In some cases, games and platforms are built around artists and their unique personas to gain attention. You can find examples of this genre coming to life in video games (like Grand Theft Auto) and even in the iGaming industry with new slots and other casino games.
The rapper leading the charge in this arena is Snoop Dogg, who partnered with the online gambling platform Roobet in 2023 to become its “Chief Ganjaroo.” Roobet gets to benefit from Snoop Dogg’s global reach—including through his personal brand on social media—and speak directly to his fanbase with branded platform features like:
Snoop Dogg Dollars
Snoop’s High Rollers
HotBox
They create an immersive experience for his fans, complete with voiceovers from Snoop himself and custom soundtracks.
The fusion of music and gaming creates an interactive experience with the genre, in which players aren’t just selecting a song and listening; their interactions with the game cause the music to respond to their actions. This level of personal interaction is not only growing in demand across entertainment experiences, but also helps business ventures, like partnering with Snoop Dogg, take off.
Why Rappers Are Thriving as Digital Entrepreneurs
While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what drives so many rappers to try their hand at business, it’s easy to see why the rappers who take these business gambles find success. Determination and dedication play key roles. It takes a determined mindset, along with an unwavering commitment to the process and the work, to succeed in the competitive music industry and to make it in business. But there are also other factors at play—like having a loyal fanbase, being authentic to their personal brand, and having the funding to draw from.
A loyal fan base can help rappers launch their business, but if it doesn’t align with the personal brand they’ve built with these fans, it will do more harm than good. The rappers who are excelling in digital entrepreneurship are doing so because they’ve carefully aligned their business with themselves and how their audience perceives them. For instance, Chamillionaire’s venture capital firm and the steps that led him there were all rooted in problems he saw while starting in the music industry, like piracy, and wanting to understand what could be done. It was a natural growth that moved alongside the development of his brand.
Producer and rapper Pharrell Williams is coupling his entrepreneurial spirit and activism with the launch of Black Ambition, an incubator for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs launching startups in tech, design, healthcare and consumer products https://t.co/80gqBEE6Wm by @Immeltypic.twitter.com/oSIP0LVt4u
We also can’t forget that rappers who are moving into business ventures are doing so with the success of their music careers financially supporting them. This opens up many doors, enabling them to take more risks and to support their ventures when and where needed.
The hip-hop genre has always pushed limits, challenging artists and inspiring their listeners, so it’s no surprise that its artists do the same in their business ventures. The focus on digital brands is helping to bring new startups and ideas to the forefront in such a powerful way that the next tech brand to shake up daily lives might not be from Silicon Valley—it might be emerging from a music studio.
PG Soft’s Butterfly Blossom is a visually stunning nature-based gaming experience that entices users by way of intricate animations and innovative mechanics. The medium volatility slot is an example of the developer’s focus on mobile design with related features crafted to cater to casual gamers and professional players. A play of the demo slot PG Butterfly Blossom reinforces the fact that the game integrates sophisticated gameplay features in soothing butterfly garden imagery that creates a life-like gaming atmosphere.
Released in March 2022, Butterfly Blossom is the signature of PG Soft’s ability to create visually appealing games with smooth performance on multiple device platforms. The 5×3 reel set and 20 paylines of the slot guarantee easy-to-understand gameplay mechanics combined with complex bonus features that keep the player entertained throughout extended periods of play.
Visual Design and Atmospheric Elements
The game transports players to a peaceful butterfly garden within lush flora and peaceful water features. Symbol graphics forego traditional playing card symbols for stunning flower varieties like roses, tulips, dahlias, and bluebells that create a realistic botanical atmosphere. All the symbols display meticulous attention with petals, leaves, and color transitions beautifully crafted in high definition that maintains visual integrity at different screen resolutions.
Background animations have some movement, which adds to the immersive experience without causing distractions in the gameplay. Sunlight filters through leaves, water ripples on the pond slightly, and fluttering butterflies from time to time give life to the static reels. These atmospheric moments show how PG Soft is keen on developing full gaming environments instead of mere spinning mechanisms.
Sound design also adds to visual elements with soothing nature sounds, soft musical background, and nice audio effects for winning and bonuses. The sound never overpowers, leaving the slot quiet but still providing crucial gameplay information through clear sound indicators.
Unique Transmuting Wild Gimmick
Butterfly Blossom’s distinct feature is its transmuting wild feature that emulates butterfly lifecycle stages in nature. Wild symbols initially manifest as caterpillar symbols that appear in winning combinations before they transform into cocoon symbols. The cocoons transform into beautiful butterflies when part of the subsequent wins.
Every transmutation stage has unique benefits:
Caterpillar Stage: Acts as normal wild, substitutes regular symbols
Cocoon Stage: Sticks for one additional spin
Butterfly Stage: Drops +5 to rightmost multiplier before disappearing
The growth mechanic creates tension as the players watch wilds go through their life cycle, acquiring massive multiplier values due to ongoing winnings. The feature is enhancing strategy without compromising the integrity of the slot game’s nature theme.
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Scott Storch revisited his early days with The Roots during a recent interview where he aired out long-standing frustrations and said he walked away from the group because he felt “very underappreciated.”
The veteran producer made the remarks to conservative entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David on his “PBD Podcast.”
“I started in The Roots and did a lot of stuff for them,” Storch began. “I was the guy who, again, came up with a lot of the nucleus of what that s### was, and I left the group and was told that I was like the Pete Best of The Roots.”
Pete Best, often referred to as the “forgotten Beatle,” was famously replaced just before The Beatles reached global superstardom.
Storch compared his exit to that moment, claiming his departure wasn’t just professional—it hit him personally.
Storch, who joined The Roots in the early 1990s as a keyboardist, said he couldn’t continue touring with a group that didn’t value his contributions.
“I’m not going to go on the road with a bunch of guys that don’t appreciate me and be like, ‘That’s the white guy who plays keys in The Roots’,” he said. “No, I’m the f###### guy coming up with all the s###.”
He also said he was subjected to racial insults. “They call me the white devil,” he claimed. “I’m like the most harmonious, loving, nonracist person ever and it just hurt me.”
Storch claimed that even after he left in the mid-1990s, some members of The Roots mocked him for working with Dr. Dre.
“They were like, ‘Ah, you working with Dre 10 years too late, bro. Good luck,'” he said.
Nonetheless, Storch said and Dre “went on the run of runs” and claimed The Roots were “haters.”
While Bet-David tried to dismiss The Roots by asking, “What happened to those guys?” Storch acknowledged their continued relevance.
“I’m not trying to just dog them,” he said, pointing out their longstanding role as the house band on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Social Media Users React To Scott Storch’s Remarks About The Roots Comments
Clips from the interview circulated online, drawing mixed reactions.
One person wrote, “This is why everyone shouldn’t be allowed into the culture. His beef with them being played out in front of old white men that could care less about hip hop, is disrespectful. Alchemist would never.”
Another added, “No shade on him – but The Roots are STILL the greatest Hip Hop Band in history – with him or without – They’re doing just fine.”
Others still referenced the recent controversy surrounding his ex. However, Storch did not address his ex-girlfriend’s viral racist rant or the backlash over his public support of Donald Trump during the interview.
In addition to their talkshow slot, The Roots continue to perform live, with recent concerts and appearances. The group also hosts their own annual music festival, The Roots Picnic, launched in 2008.
Furthermore, last year Questlove hinted The Roots are set to drop their first album in over a decade later this year.
Selena Gomez confessed her earliest celebrity crush was none other than Ice Cube during a lighthearted moment on Complex’s GOAT Talk with Karol G, steering the conversation away from rap legends to childhood infatuations.
“But can I tell you my first one that I had a crush on? Ice Cube,” Gomez said when asked to name her greatest rapper of all time.
“I had the biggest crush on him. I was, like, five. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me,” she added. “I’m only saying it simply based on my childhood.”
The actress and singer also gave a nod to Eminem, crediting her DJ father for introducing her to his music early on, but made it clear that Ice Cube was her first crush.
Elsewhere in the interview, Gomez crowned Destiny’s Child’s “Bills Bills Bills” as her GOAT “bad b#### anthem” and skipped over past collaborators to name Ariana Grande as the artist she’d most like to work with in the future.
She also labeled Britney Spears the GOAT pop star and shared that her first concert ever was a Britney show.
Ice Cube’s Son Has Soft Spot For Selena Gomez
While Ice Cube has not responded to Selena Gomez, his son O’Shea Jackson Jr. has had a few things to say about Gomez in the past and has been crushing over her for over a decade.
“Just saw Selena Gomez’s Pantene pro-v commercial,” he tweeted in 2015. “I don’t know bout you Selena but let’s make these babies.”
The same year, a fan joked about an Ice Cube and Taylor Swift collab after they posed together backstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Long as Selena there I’m good,” he joked.
Jackson publicly praised Gomez as recently as 2023, stating “Lose you to love me by Selena Gomez. Is still F##### amazing.”
Will Smith didn’t hold back during a surprise freestyle on Charlie Sloth’s “Fire in the Booth” earlier this week in the U.K., dropping some scathing bars that appear to take direct aim at Chris Rock and the infamous Oscars slap.
The rapper-turned-actor delivered a sharp verse that referenced the 2022 Academy Awards incident without naming names.
“If you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage, expect me on the stage,” he rhymed before following up with, “Jokers dish it out, cry out when it’s time to take it, City full of real ones wasn’t raised to fake it.”
The freestyle isn’t the first time Smith has addressed the Oscars drama through music. He also referenced the controversy on his latest project, Based On A True Story.
The moment in question happened during the 94th Academy Awards in March 2022, when Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.
Smith walked on stage, slapped Rock, and yelled, “Keep my wife’s name out your f**king mouth!”
Will Smith Reflects On Chris Rock Drama
Earlier this month, Smith opened up about the emotional toll the incident took on him during an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Remi Burgz.
“The last few years for me have been really deep reflection,” he said. “After the Oscars, I shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work and just taking a big, strong, honest look at myself.”
He added, “For the first time in my career, (I was) having to deal with a level of disapproval that I never had to experience. The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, it was brutal.”
Smith also reflected on how the slap forced him to confront parts of himself he hadn’t previously explored.
“It was just like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas and the manhole cover came off,” he explained. “It was scary for a minute what was in there.”
50 Cent fired back at Zohran Mamdani after the New York City mayoral hopeful name-dropped the rapper while pitching a tax hike on millionaires during a recent radio interview.
During a stop on “The Breakfast Club” earlier this month, Mamdani laid out his plan to raise taxes on corporations and the top 1% of earners in the city.
“Corporations that are making millions of dollars, not in revenue, but in profit,” he said. “The second is taxing the top 1% of New Yorkers. We’re talking about people who make a million dollars a year or more, taxing them just by a flat 2% tax increase.”
Then came the jab aimed at the Hip-Hop mogul. “And I know if 50 Cent is listening, he’s not going to be happy about this. He tends to not like this tax policy,” Mamdani added.
The G-Unit boss didn’t let that slide. On Instagram, 50 Cent posted a clip of Mamdani’s comments.
“Where did he come from. Whose friend is this?” he captioned the post. “I’m not feeling this plan no. I will give him $258,750 and a first class one way ticket away from NY. I’m telling Trump what he said too !”
50 Cent Catches Heat Over Response To Zohran Mamani
The post quickly racked up thousands of comments, with a few agreeing with 50’s take but many others pushing back.
“I must be broke because all I hear is him helping the middle lower class. Everybody in the comment is complaining must be a millionaire,” one user wrote.
Another added, “50 you didn’t do s### for NYC. Don’t be mad at someone who did.”
“He’s actually fighting for all you broke n##### in the chat. Do your research on him,” someone else chimed in.
Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and current state assemblyman, pulled off a major upset earlier this week by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor.
With 93% of precincts reporting, Mamdani led with 44% of the vote, while Cuomo trailed at 36%. Cuomo conceded, saying, “Tonight belongs to him.”
If Mamdani wins in November, he will become the first Muslim and Indian American to serve as mayor of New York City.
His campaign has focused on sweeping progressive reforms, including free public transit, universal childcare, rent freezes in subsidized housing, city-run grocery stores and a higher minimum wage — all funded by increased taxes on the wealthy.
That Mexican OT issued a public apology on Instagram Wednesday night (June 25) after being called out by Sauce Walka and others over his use of the N-word and a defiant response that many saw as disrespectful.
The Texas rapper came under fire after a recent interview clip circulated where he defended his use of the racial slur.
“I feel like I can say it,” he said. “What the f### are you going to do about it?” The comment, delivered with a confrontational tone, ignited backlash across social media.
After a week of criticism, That Mexican OT took to Instagram Stories to respond to a post from his friend, Denver rapper Tr3fonc, who said he “lost a lot of respect” for him.
OT replied with a message of remorse:
“I’m sorry cuzin,” he began, adding that he had given a “stupid answer” to a “stupid question.”
He explained, “I meant it deeper then the word cuzin I coulda said anything and I would stand on it for my beliefs being strong strictly no hate or ill in my heart.”
That Mexican OT concluded with an apology.
“I gotta alotta love for my brother and sister hood man,” he wrote. “Blessings and I’m sorry to hurt my people I hope yall can forgive me.”
In a follow-up post, he reflected on the personal toll the controversy had taken, particularly the strain on his longtime friendship with Tr3fonc:
“S### f##### me up I lost one of them,” he wrote. I’m sorry to anyone I’ve offended of any race or belief Thank yu to everyone who still here.”
Sauce Walka Backtracks After Defending That Mexican OT
Initially, Sauce Walka had defended OT, calling the backlash “ignorance at its finest.”
However, after watching the full interview, he reversed course and addressed the situation in a video posted to Instagram.
“B####, you wrong, hoe!” he said. “I’mma tell you why you wrong little bro.”
Walka clarified that his issue wasn’t just OT’s explanation for using the word but the aggressive way he challenged others in the room, which he said was full of women.
“That’s where you f##### up, brother. That’s where the disrespect is,” Walka said. He added that OT wouldn’t have made the same statement in a room full of Black men.
That Mexican OT responded in the comments with a short reply: “I love yu I ain’t mad. Thank yu.”
Cardi B fired back at critics Wednesday (June 25) after revealing that her chart-topping singles “WAP” and “Up” will be featured on her long-awaited sophomore album Am I the Drama?, due out September 19, 2025.
The Bronx rapper took to X to shut down backlash over including the two hits, both of which were released years ago.
“This will be the last and only time I’m gonna address this. ‘WAP’ and ‘Up’ are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album.. they deserve a home,” she wrote.
This will be the last and only time I’m gonna address this.. WAP and Up are two of my biggest songs, my fans have been asking me to put them on an album, and people search for them on IOP all the time… they deserve a home.. I let haters make me not submit WAP for the Grammy’s…
“WAP,” her 2020 collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and broke streaming records in its first week. The track spent four weeks at the top and became a cultural lightning rod.
“Up,” released in 2021, also reached No. 1 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.
Despite their success, Cardi admitted that she had previously held back from submitting “WAP” for Grammy consideration due to outside pressure.
“I let haters make me not submit WAP for the Grammy’s and at this point I’m giving my fans what they want! These two songs don’t even count for first week sales so what are yall even crying about???” she said.
She didn’t stop there. Addressing accusations of using old hits to boost album numbers, Cardi added, “Do ya say anything when all these artist pull out all their little tricks and ponies to sell out??? Exactly….Now let them eat cake. Go cry about it!!!”
The 23-track album Am I the Drama? arrives seven years after her debut, Invasion of Privacy, which won Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammys.
The new project features a mix of club anthems, pop-infused records, introspective cuts and surprise guest features. Am I the Drama? will be released on September 19, 2025.
Donald Trump became the center of yet another surreal moment at the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague when NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte referred to him as “daddy” while discussing his blunt handling of the Israel-Iran conflict.
“Daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get them to stop,” Rutte said, referring to President Trump’s profanity-laced rebuke aimed at both Israel and Iran.
Donald Trump, never one to miss a moment, responded with a grin during a press conference.
“I think he likes me. I think he likes me. If he doesn’t, I’ll let you know. I’ll come back, and I’ll hit him hard. Okay? ‘Daddy, you’re my daddy,'” Donald Trump said as Secretary of State Marco Rubio laughed behind him.
The comment drew laughter in the room but also raised eyebrows among diplomats.
Rutte later clarified he wasn’t literally calling Donald Trump “daddy” but was poking fun at how some European countries look to the U.S. for leadership.
While the exchange played well for the cameras, not everyone was amused. Several European officials, speaking privately, described the moment as “over the top” and “submissive,” with one diplomat telling Reuters the display “didn’t help the seriousness of the summit.”
The summit itself focused heavily on preventing further escalation in the Middle East, with NATO leaders urging restraint and diplomacy.
Donald Trump’s remarks, both in tone and content, dominated headlines and distracted from the summit’s broader goals.
Haha yeah I get that. It is weird for a man to say daddy. It seems gay to me. You’re right! But I still love how Trump laughed it off. 😂
Amina Buddafly revealed that she and her daughters are without a permanent home after losing their Los Angeles residence and fleeing to Germany to stay with family.
The revelation prompted a public response from Peter Gunz, who says he’s still financially supporting them.
The former Love & Hip Hop: New York star took to Instagram to share an emotional update about her living situation.
“Day one, waking up in Germany after losing our home in LA. We don’t have a home, y’all. Thank God for family, because we’re in Germany with my family. We’re going to be here ’til I figure it out. I will, as I always do. The last couple of years have been so rough,” Amina Buddafly said.
Buddafly, who shares two daughters with Gunz, added that she parted ways with most of her belongings before leaving the U.S.
“I threw my whole life in the trash. 80% of what we owned, and I didn’t own anything valuable anyway, to begin with,” she said. “It feels good to not have much but have what’s important, which is love.”
The post quickly gained traction, prompting Peter Gunz to respond via Instagram Live. The Bronx rapper said he’s still involved in their lives and claimed he offered Buddafly his apartment in Dallas, which she turned down.
“I have an apartment in Dallas. I said, ‘Amina, just go stay in Dallas. Right? [She said] ‘What am I going to do in Dallas?’ Live rent-free? Swim? Chill for a little bit; give me a breather because I can’t pay rent at multiple places.”
Peter Gunz didn’t deny that Buddafly is currently staying in Germany but emphasized that he continues to provide for their children. The rapper said he felt betrayed because he never stopped sending her money and that she was not literally homeless.
“I send Amina thousands every month. She will get on here and tell you, too. It’s just that she wasn’t able to hold her side of the s### up. So I let her go, but I had no idea that she was going to leave the world, thinking that she was homeless. I bought her a round-trip ticket. They come back on the 23rd of August. I got the Airbnb in LA. I was going to pay that up for a couple of months. Why tell the world? I feel a little betrayed, in a way, because she knows I would never, that could never be me. It makes me look crazy. Saying on there, ‘Thank God for my family in Germany.’ I’m the only one that was giving her money monthly.”
50 Cent used Instagram to stir the pot between himself and Rick Ross by offering Ross’ ex, Tia Kemp, a shot at daytime TV stardom, suggesting she could step into the shoes of Wendy Williams.
The move doubled as a backhanded compliment to Kemp’s unfiltered social media presence and a direct hit at Ross, with whom 50 has traded barbs for almost 20 years.
The Hip-Hop mogul posted a video of Tia Kemp’s recent online rant and captioned it with a pitch that felt half-serious and fully petty: “yo I like Tia, 🤔I think she should replace Wendy Williams. LETS MAKE A DEAL !.”
Tia Kemp, who shares a son with Ross, has never held back when addressing their co-parenting issues or anything else for that matter. The rant 50 posted featured Tia denying she was a “cougar” or any other type of animal.
“Please, stop calling me a cat. Please, stop calling me a cougar. Someone in my DMs today called me a thundercat. You call me jaguars. You call me cats. You just constantly calling me a feline. I’m not a furball,” Tia Kemp said in the clip.
The rivalry between 50 Cent and Ross dates back to the late 2000s and has included diss tracks, lawsuits and social media jabs.
This latest stunt falls in line with 50 Cent’s history of using humor and trolling to keep his adversaries off balance.
Whether he’s serious about producing a talk show for Tia Kemp or just using her to needle Rick Ross, the message was loud and clear, especially since he’s ramping up his G-Unit production studios in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Taking to the social media platform just hours after the news broke, Joe vowed to take further action against Blackburn, who filed a damning lawsuit on behalf of Joe’s former hype man Terrance Dixon.
“I’ve been tested the last few months—I’ve lost my big brother, my father, my mother and now I’m fighting against these disgusting lies,” he began. “But please know I will not break and I will NEVER back down. I’ve had individuals in my circle take my love and kindness for weakness, but how many times must we forgive them? I’ve had people steal from me, grow jealous of me, lie on me. Through it all, me and my family are the ones stuck dealing with the consequences of their decisions.”
He continued, “If you get fired for doing something wrong, just take the L and live with it. But instead, they plot on your downfall as they watch you move on with your life. They decide to go after one of the things you value the most—your reputation. They figure they can make up the most insane stories and, if they threaten you with a lawsuit, then you’ll pay and they’ll feel like they finally won.”
Fat Joe continued his statement with a commitment to taking Blackburn to court.
“Problem with your theory, I’ve never let anyone on the streets extort me, so how would I ever let a crooked attorney and a coward ex-hype man extort me? I’m from the Bronx! Mr. Tyrone Blackburn attorney at law since you want the clout, we will finish you in court. The time of lawyers using their law license as a badge to extort people and destroy families with no evidence is over!!! I’m not the one!! You’ve messed with the wrong one this time!!”
Blackburn has been charged with second-degree assault for allegedly hitting a process server with his car while trying to avoid being served with a lawsuit tied to the rapper.
The incident stems from an April 2025 lawsuit filed by Fat Joe against Blackburn and Dixon. The suit accuses the pair of extortion, defamation and emotional distress after they demanded money for alleged songwriting and vocal contributions and later threatened to smear Joe with disturbing claims.
DDG is pushing for court-approved visitation with his infant son in Rome while Halle Bailey continues filming overseas and holds temporary sole custody of the little boy following abuse allegations.
During a hearing on Tuesday (June 24) in Los Angeles, the rapper and YouTuber asked the court to allow his mother to supervise his time with 6-month-old Halo in Italy, according to Billboard.
However, Bailey’s legal team objected, saying DDG’s mother has “enabled” his alleged behavior and regularly posts about Bailey and Halo online.
The judge called DDG’s request “reasonable” but ruled that any visit must be monitored by a neutral, professional third party—not a relative or friend—due to ongoing safety concerns.
If granted, DDG will also be barred from sharing any photos, videos or social media posts referencing Halo during the visit.
Both sides are now working to secure a qualified monitor in Rome. A follow-up hearing is set for Friday (June 26) to finalize the logistics.
Bailey was previously awarded sole custody after accusing DDG of physically assaulting her on multiple occasions, including incidents that allegedly occurred in front of their child.
In response, DDG has filed his own custody petition, claiming Bailey is the one who poses a threat to their son’s well-being.
He alleges she has used threats of self-harm as a form of emotional manipulation and argues she presents an “imminent emotional and psychological risk” to Halo.
Halle Bailey has denied those claims, stating in court documents that DDG is “overstating the situation” and that she has her mental health “fully under control.”
“I have been and continue to be 100% available and capable to parent our son, Halo,” Bailey said in her declaration.
June 2025 – In the fast-paced world of music marketing, one agency has quickly established itself as the undisputed leader: Purgion. Founded by Faisal “Vice” Wardak, Purgion is not just playing the game, they’re rewriting the rules. With unmatched viral strategies, unorthodox tactics, and an ability to break algorithms at will, Purgion has set a new standard for what it means to dominate the music space.
They’ve masterminded some of the most talked-about album releases in recent memory. With an elite roster that includes Logic, French Montana, Jennifer Lopez, BIA, Roy Woods, Lil Dicky, Lil Mosey, Wiz Khalifa, and many more, Purgion is the go-to agency for artists who demand exceptional results and real cultural influence.
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“We aren’t here to play second fiddle,” added Hash Nesar. “We’re here to lead. And we’ve only just begun to show the world what we’re capable of.”
As the alpha agency in the music marketing world, Purgion’s influence continues to grow. They are the ones who define what’s next, shaping the way music is experienced and understood in the digital age.
Chrisean Rock slammed Blueface as a “flop” and claimed she “put him back on the map” during a heated livestream as their rocky relationship unraveled once again.
The volatile pair’s brief reunion has officially fizzled, with Rock unloading a series of blunt statements about her ex after being kicked out of his house last week.
“I’m the reason why Blue is at where he’s at now. He was a flop,” she said on Instagram Live Tuesday (June 24). “Y’all need to stop playing with me.”
Rock doubled down, saying, “I put him back on the map. What did anybody else do? Nothing.”
The rapper and reality star also revealed she had financially supported Blueface during their relationship. “Put all my money in his account,” she claimed. “Because I’m trusting that he will be a real one.”
When a viewer suggested she was living in Blueface’s house, Chrisean Rock quickly corrected the record.
“That is my house,” she said. “I pay the bills. What do you mean?”
However, despite her claims, Bleuface booted his ex and their son out last week.
Rock returned to the home to gather her belongings, documenting the moment on livestream as she carried out more than a dozen trash bags filled with clothes and personal items. “We almost outta here, bro,” she said.
Meanwhile, last week, Chrisean Rock accused Blueface of using drugs while behind bars. “He’s smoking Fetty (Fentanyl). Like, he’s getting high,” she claimed. She also alleged that he “caught drug charges” while locked up, which she said extended his sentence from six months to two years.
The final straw in their latest breakup came during a livestream argument, where Rock refused to quit working and stay in the house as Blueface demanded.
She confirmed she was single and focused on her future, saying she was “staying resilient” and “standing firm.”
