If you needed proof that the UK rap scene is operating at a different level right now, A!MS just handed it to you.
The British-Cypriot artist, who holds the title of Cyprus’s most-streamed artist and carries over 155 million streams to his name, has released ‘Wait What,’ the standout cut from his critically received Peak Season album. A!MS assembled ZieZie, Ramz, Liilz and Brodie on one record, a lineup the streets are already calling The Splash Gang, and the result is exactly what UK rap needed heading into the summer.
For those who don’t know A!MS, get familiar. His roots run deep, dating all the way back to his So Solid Crew days, and he has spent years quietly building a global movement that connects rap culture with audiences across Europe, the Middle East, and the diaspora. Peak Season is the fullest expression of that vision yet, and ‘Wait What’ is its anthem.
The track is already doing numbers. Over 1.5 million Spotify streams since the album dropped, a No. 10 on the Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chart, and a formal GRAMMY submission for Best Global Music Performance. The crossover appeal is real, and the momentum isn’t slowing down. A music video is now out to match the energy, and it delivers.
Peak Season Deluxe is on the way. The Wave Fest, A!MS’s summer series at WaterWorld in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, which previously hosted Lil Pump, Wiley, and Oxlade, returns June through August, with a lineup announcement coming shortly.
Give Drake some grace. People forget Jay-Z sent plenty shots at Nas way after “Ether” and “Super Ugly.” And so here we are.
Drake has seemingly started back with Kendrick Lamar on “1 AM in Albany,” a “leaked” record. People are going crazy or yawning. I had to listen a couple times to hear this stuff, but the internet is already going on and on about it.
The OVO Don hit up Kendrick but mixed it up with a lot of talk of morality, fame, religion and supremacy. By the way, there are several other lines that are clearly to other people. Drake opened with what most see as a direct jab at Kendrick.
“To be the number one, you gotta lead the way, and to hold something over my head forever, you’re still a couple feet away,” Drake raps.
The song quickly pivots, but the metaphors are there.
“Plot twist, the owl never sees the cage, the owl only wakes up to seize the day,” he continues.
Drake SEEMS to challenge Kendrick and others over religious symbolism and hypocrisy.
“Talkin’ bout hiding the Bible, maybe y’all should read a page, iced out crosses on they necks thinking Jesus saves, well even if he does, n#gga, either way, the blasphemy you talk let me know that your amazing grace gon’ be delayed.”
Kendrick definitely had spiritual leanings in his feud with Drake, but these are still subliminals in my opinion.
Drake did not stop there.
“You n#ggas should be ashamed, the fact you had to bring those talks to get some decent plays, goodness gracias’.”
“God wanna wipe that lil smug look right off ya f##king face, all you really did was cap like uppercase, dodged the truth, but still managed to finally get a hit that let you run a base.”
Yeah that is for Dot.
I think it will be hard to minimize Kendrick’s victory lap, but here we are.
“N#99as saw you out at first, you need ’em, so you out at home now, just like a double play.”
The record arrives as Drake preps ICEMAN. The rollout is rolling out. His base is excited. Meanwhile, Kendrick remains silent and I suspect it will stay that way.
Chrisean Rock just won her professional boxing debut, but a $250K default judgment might wipe out everything she earned in the ring.
The rapper defeated Zenith Zion via split decision on April 25, 2026, at XRUMBLE Fighting Championships in Philadelphia, capturing the Women’s Amateur Middleweight Championship under the ring name “Holy Hands.”
She was emotional after the victory, talking about second chances and faith. Now she’s facing a completely different kind of fight in court.
A plaintiff is seeking that quarter-million dollar judgment against Rock over an alleged assault that went down at an event hosted by Zeus Networks LLC.
According to the court filing, the meeting started cordially, but then things escalated quickly.
“Suddenly and without warning, Rock physically assaulted me with such force that I suffered severe injuries and damage,” the plaintiff stated in the legal papers.
The plaintiff says every time they see or even think about the video of the attack, they’re forced to relive the trauma all over again. That’s the kind of pain that doesn’t just disappear.
Here’s where it gets worse for Rock. She’s refused to appear in the case, which means her conduct remains unchallenged in court.
According to MyNewsLA, the plaintiff is arguing that the $250,000 request reflects the severity of injuries suffered, the overwhelming pain and suffering caused, and the malicious nature of the alleged attack.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for June 11, which means Rock’s got less than a month to figure out her next move.
The plaintiff has already reached a tentative $35,000 settlement with Zeus Networks and MGP XI-GPI Laurel Plaza LLC, the property owners. That leaves Rock as the remaining defendant facing the full weight of the judgment.
Her recent boxing success showed she’s got heart and determination, but the courtroom’s a different arena entirely.
Tasha K just got slapped with a contempt ruling that’s forcing her to scrub her content from the internet.
A federal judge ordered the blogger to immediately take down everything she posted about Cardi B, Offset, and Stefon Diggs after finding her in civil contempt for violating the non-disparagement clause they agreed to.
The court’s basically saying she can’t keep talking about these three no matter what, and she’s gotta comply right now.
Here’s where it gets expensive for Tasha.
The judge ordered her to pay Cardi’s attorney fees and slapped sanctions against her bankruptcy lawyer, too. She’s already drowning from the original 2022 defamation case, where she lost $4 million to Cardi, and that was reduced to $1.2 million through bankruptcy.
The judge made it clear that while she didn’t approve prospective monetary sanctions at this time, Cardi can absolutely come back to court if Tasha continues to violate the order.
That means every time Tasha posts something she shouldn’t, she’s risking even bigger fines and legal consequences.
Michael Che pulled out of Netflix’s Kevin Hart roast due to “SNL” scheduling conflicts, but his real criticism came two days after the special aired on Sunday.
The “SNL” star took to Instagram to break down exactly what bothered him about the jokes that landed during the live event, and his posts cut straight to the heart of a larger conversation about comedy, race, and who gets hired to write these things.
Che’s Instagram posts laid out the difference between how Black and white comedians approach roasting each other.
“White guys and black people joke different,” he wrote. “Black guys roast like, ‘look at this n#### shoes!’ White roasts are like, ‘Slavery, math, slain teens, sex crimes, slurs, family secrets.’ White guys don’t give a f### about they shoes.”
The contrast he was drawing pointed directly at jokes made during the special, including Shane Gillis referencing slavery and lynching while mocking Hart’s height, and Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial George Floyd joke that drew immediate backlash online.
But Che’s real issue wasn’t just the comedians on stage. He went after the writers behind the scenes, specifically calling out the all-white team that included Nick Mullen, J.P. McDade, Mike Lawrence, Dan St. Germain, and Zac Amico.
In a second post, Che sarcastically wrote, “Let’s do a roast celebrating the career of the most successful Black comic in the last 10 years. I love that! Who should we get to write it?” He then shared a photo of those five white men and added, “C’monnnnnnnnn… that’s not funny?”
The roast had 17 credited writers total, with several Black writers also contributing, but Che’s point about the composition of Gillis’ specific writing team resonated across social media.
McDade responded by resharing Che’s post with just the photo and wrote “Don’t swipe,” acknowledging the criticism with a bit of humor.
The Kevin Hart roast controversy continues to spark conversations about representation in comedy rooms and what gets greenlit for mainstream audiences.
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs went from Mother’s Day romance to full-blown tension in less than a week, with video footage capturing an intense argument outside a Maryland coffee shop that lasted over ten minutes.
The two were spotted in Burtonsville, near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, with Cardi visibly upset and yelling, while Diggs stood beside his sports car, arms crossed, completely unbothered.
A source overheard her say, “That b#### is messy,” though it remains unclear who she was directing that comment toward, and security had to step in to turn away fans seeking autographs as the situation escalated.
The timing couldn’t be more dramatic, given what had gone down just days earlier. Over Mother’s Day weekend, Cardi showed up to support Stefon at his Diggs Deep Foundation’s wellness event in D.C., where the two were all over each other, greeting guests together and sharing what looked like genuine affection.
Stefon kissed her on the side of her head, and photos from the event showed them cuddling up like everything between them was solid.
Cardi even sent his mother a heartfelt Mother’s Day gift, signaling she was fully invested in the reconciliation.
But according to TMZ, the Maryland coffee shop confrontation tells a completely different story about where things actually stand.
The couple had initially split earlier this year when Cardi threw serious shade at her baby daddy on social media and totally ignored him during his abysmal Super Bowl performance, and this latest incident suggests they’re right back in that same place.
Their on-again, off-again dynamic has been the subject of constant speculation since they went public with their relationship in 2025, and this video proves that whatever reconciliation happened over Mother’s Day weekend didn’t stick around for long.
BBE AJ is facing serious legal consequences after prosecutors filed a motion to revoke or increase his bond, claiming the Baton Rouge rapper violated multiple conditions of his release.
The motion alleges that the artist failed to comply with electronic monitoring requirements and continued to perform at concerts despite restrictions imposed following his April arrest.
His $40,000 bond came with strict conditions, including electronic monitoring via Shadow Track, a mobile app that requires defendants to check in and report their location.
According to WBRZ reporting, Jackson failed to complete required notifications on May 5, May 9, and May 10, leaving authorities without his location during those periods.
The prosecution’s case relies heavily on social media evidence showing Jackson performing at multiple venues despite bond restrictions.
Instagram posts from his account documented him dancing on stage at a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 6, appearing in promotional material for Boosie Bash at the Cajun Dome in Lafayette on May 9, and posting about a New York concert on May 11.
A video featuring the rapper with Sexyy Red isn’t going to help his case either.
Prosecutors argue these posts prove he was actively violating his conditions rather than complying with monitoring requirements.
What makes this case particularly significant is that Jackson’s bond didn’t explicitly restrict out-of-state travel, yet prosecutors contend that his pattern of behavior demonstrates he has no intention of complying with court-ordered conditions.
The state is requesting either complete bond revocation or a substantial increase in bond, with enhanced monitoring, including a functioning tracking device and a mandatory curfew.
The next court hearing will determine whether the judge agrees with prosecutors’ assessment that current conditions are insufficient to ensure compliance.
Mike Epps just locked in two more Netflix specials, and the numbers prove why the streamer keeps coming back for more.
Netflix is planning to roll out the new specials in 2028 and 2030, continuing a partnership that’s been running strong for over a decade now.
His latest special, “Delusional,” hit nearly four million views in its first week alone, making it his strongest launch ever on the platform.
Since 2023, Epps’ Netflix specials have accumulated 12.5 million total views. His 2024 special “Ready to Sell Out” pulled in 5.9 million views over its first six months, and, according to Deadline, the streamer’s clearly betting on his momentum continuing to climb.
But Epps isn’t just dominating the comedy special space. He’s also producing and starring in “The Upshaws,” a sitcom about a working-class family set in his Indiana hometown that earned 10 NAACP Image Award nominations, with Epps winning Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series in 2024.
His film resume includes credits on “The Hangover,” “Janky Promoters,” and, of course, “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next.”
What’s really got people talking right now is what Epps has cooking with Ice Cube.
The two are reuniting for “Last Friday,” the fourth installment in the Friday franchise, dropping July 17, 2026, exactly 31 years after the original film hit theaters.
Chris Tucker and Katt Williams are also starring, with “The Boondocks” creator Aaron McGruder co-writing the script.
Beyond the movie, Epps and Ice Cube announced “Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing,” a one-night-only celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary at the Long Beach Amphitheater, featuring performances from Warren G and Scarface alongside comedy and Hip-Hop.
Between Netflix locking him in for two more specials, a major film franchise revival, and a celebration event that brings together some of Hip-Hop’s biggest names, Epps has positioned himself as one of the most bankable entertainers in the game.
Rick Ross is reminding the culture that two decades into his career, he’s still got plenty of fire left.
The Hip-Hop mogul sat down with Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones on TODAY to discuss his third book, Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening, which just dropped and is all about keeping that creative spark alive.
The book explores how Ross has maintained his passion and relevance since his debut single dropped 20 years ago.
“If the vision’s there, I paint it, I put it in the universe, and then I go and get it. Let’s go chase it and have fun while we’re doing it,” Ross explained during the interview.
He’s been practicing this philosophy since day one, and it’s clearly worked.
One of the standout lessons in the book is about stepping outside your comfort zone. Ross documented a road trip that included a visit to a sweat lodge, an experience he used to dig deep and reflect.
While others around him were emotional, Ross took his time processing.
“Sometimes you just got to dig deep and be patient,” he said. “Everyone has their time, and that was one of the things I realized.”
Ross also opened up about his daily morning routine, which has become a spiritual practice. He walks barefoot around his property to connect with the universe.
“For me, it’s just connecting with the universe. If I had to give myself an opportunity to connect, how could I do that? So, let’s take my shoes off. Let’s walk into the Yeah, let’s feel the mist. Let’s talk into the universe, let’s say our prayers, and let’s discuss what the plans are for the day, for the rest of the week, for the rest of the year,” he shared.
The conversation also touched on Ross’s recent viral moment when he posted a controversial take about needing access to his girlfriend at all times.
The post sparked debate on social media, but Ross stood by his perspective. When asked if he’d ever dated a woman with a demanding career, he kept it real: “It didn’t last long.”
What’s most significant is that Ross’s creative reawakening isn’t just talk.
He’s backing it up with new music. His album Set in Stone drops June 12th, marking his first album release in five years.
“We was discussing, you know, remaining creative, getting out of a rut, and not just doing it to be doing it, but doing something that the culture actually needs,” Ross explained.
Cardi B scored another courtroom victory against blogger Tasha K after a federal bankruptcy judge found the controversial media personality in civil contempt for repeatedly violating a court-approved non-disparagement agreement tied to their long-running legal war.
In a sharply worded order filed Tuesday, the court ruled that Tasha K, whose legal name is Latasha Transrina Kebe, violated multiple provisions of a confirmed bankruptcy reorganization plan that barred her from making disparaging public comments about Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, and members of her family.
The verdict marks another damaging setback for Tasha K in a feud that has stretched across years and already resulted in Cardi B securing a multimillion-dollar defamation judgment against the blogger.
According to the court filing, the non-disparagement clause prohibited Tasha K and associated parties from publishing or communicating “derogatory, disparaging, or defamatory statements” about Cardi B, her relatives or entities connected to the rapper across social media, podcasts, websites and other public platforms.
The judge specifically determined that Cardi B’s estranged husband Offset and NFL star Stefon Diggs, identified in the filing as a co-parent of one of Cardi’s children, were protected under the order as “Almánzar Parties.”
Court documents sent to AllHipHop from journalist Dennis Byron of Hip-Hop Enquirer stated that Tasha K did not deny making the posts and broadcasts referenced in Cardi B’s motion. Instead, the blogger argued she had a legal right to make the comments. The court rejected that defense outright, writing that compliance with the confirmed order was mandatory regardless of intent.
The judge found that Tasha K violated the agreement “on no fewer than the occasions identified” across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok and radio appearances including “The Morning Hustle.”
As part of the ruling, the court ordered Tasha K to at once cease all prohibited commentary and remove offending content from any platforms she controls.
The judge also awarded Cardi B attorneys’ fees and costs connected to monitoring and enforcing compliance with the agreement.
In another stunning wrinkle, the court sanctioned Tasha K’s attorney, Chad T. Van Horn, after citation errors in legal filings were flagged by Cardi B’s legal team. The judge ruled the mistakes failed to meet required legal criteria and imposed additional financial penalties equal to 10% of Cardi B’s reply-related legal award.
The court denied Cardi B’s request for automatic subsequent monetary penalties if additional violations occur, though the judge warned that new sanctions could still be imposed if the behavior continues.
For Cardi B, the ruling reinforces the legal muscle behind a yearslong campaign to stop Tasha K from discussing her family and personal life online. For Tasha K, the rising legal consequences appear not nearly over.
Nick Cannon is about to let Netflix cameras into the absolute circus that is his life, and honestly, the streaming giant’s about to get a masterclass in controlled chaos.
According to Deadline, Netflix just greenlit a full docuseries following the TV host and entrepreneur as he navigates fatherhood with 12 kids across 6 different mothers, all while running multiple business ventures and keeping his career moving forward.
The show’s dropping this winter, and it’s going to be the kind of content that makes people simultaneously laugh and question everything they thought they knew about work-life balance.
The docuseries is framed as an inside look at how Cannon manages his blended family situation with what the synopsis calls “humor, vulnerability, and genuine dedication to being a present father.”
Netflix is positioning this as a mix of high-stakes business meetings and midnight diaper runs, basically treating his life like a combination of boardroom drama and parenting reality TV.
The whole thing sounds like it’s going to lean into the absurdity of his situation without being mean-spirited, which is probably the only way to pull off a show about a man with this many kids without it feeling exploitative.
Cannon’s roster of children spans across six different mothers: Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Alyssa Scott, Bre Tiesi, and LaNisha Cole.
With Carey, he shares 15-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, born in 2011 during their marriage.
Brittany Bell is the mother of three of his children: Golden Sagon (9), Powerful Queen (5), and Rise Messiah (1).
Abby De La Rosa has given him three kids as well: twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir (both 3), plus Beautiful Zeppelin (3).
Alyssa Scott is mother to Halo Marie (3), and previously gave birth to Zen, who tragically passed away at five months old in December 2021 from brain cancer.
Bre Tiesi is the mother of Legendary Love (2), while LaNisha Cole gave birth to Onyx Ice Cole (3).
Whether Carey or any of the kids will actually appear on camera remains unclear, which is probably smart considering the whole thing could get complicated real fast.
What makes this interesting is that Cannon’s been pretty open about his parenting journey in interviews, so this docuseries isn’t exactly breaking new ground in its discussion of his family situation.
The real question is whether Netflix can make a show about a guy managing twelve kids feel fresh and entertaining rather than just exploitative or preachy.
Ruff Ryders co-founder Dee sat down with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on “The Real Report” to break down one of Hip-Hop’s most generous acts of business leadership.
Jay-Z wiped out DMX’s entire $8 million debt to Def Jam without requiring the legendary rapper to pay a single dollar. The story goes back to when Dee was still hustling on the streets. His brother was already working with DMX in the music industry, but Dee was skeptical.
“I was like, ‘All right, you know, sounds good, but you go ahead, and I’ll figure it out as we go,'” Dee explained. Everything changed when the feds started closing in.
“I probably just got arrested a couple of more times. The feds on me heels, so they f### with me every day. So, I said, ‘You know what? I’m going have to try something else.'”
That’s when Dee made the switch to focus entirely on the music business. Once Dee committed to Ruff Ryders, he applied the same hustle mentality he used on the streets.
“If you are a hustler, you out street outside hustling. You use that same hustler formula and put it to the positive. Same grind but doing something positive,” Dee said.
He knocked out 15 albums in 8 years, moving with the same 24-hour intensity he once brought to the block. DMX became the label’s biggest star. The rapper went diamond, a rare achievement in Hip-Hop.
He dropped two albums in one year, and both did massive numbers.
DMX was outselling Jay-Z on Def Jam during that era. But when X became uncomfortable with the label, Dee went directly to Jay-Z, who was running Def Jam at the time.
“X was in the hole over there for about a good $8 million at least,” Dee recalled. Instead of forcing DMX to stay and pay off the debt, Jay-Z made a power move.
“That n#### Hov f### wiped the whole s### out. He ain’t had to pay nothing and let him go. Straight like that,” Dee said. Jay-Z essentially forgave the entire debt and let DMX walk free.
Dee emphasized how rare and solid that move was.
“That was probably 20 years ago, but I remember that. You know what I’m saying? So I got to always say I got to give him that cause it could have went a different way if he didn’t just say, ‘All right, go ahead, man. F### it. Do what you got,'” Dee explained.
He credited Jay-Z with understanding the bigger picture and doing what was right for the artist.
The Ruff Ryders brand expanded far beyond music. The motorcycle culture became a worldwide movement. Dee created chapters in every city—California, Chicago, everywhere the label had a presence.
Tiffany Haddish is fighting back against a legal system that’s been dragging her through four years of courtroom limbo, and she’s had enough of the delays costing her real money and real opportunities.
The comedian filed a motion to dismiss her Georgia DUI case, arguing that the extended timeline violates her constitutional right to a speedy trial, and the impact on her career has been undeniable.
According to TMZ, she’s been ready to go to trial roughly 10 times while waiting for a judge to rule on motions argued back in May 2024.
The arrest happened in January 2022 when Peachtree City police found her asleep behind the wheel around 4 A.M. in Georgia.
Officers charged her with DUI and improper stopping on a roadway after believing she’d smoked marijuana, but what followed was a legal nightmare of postponements and unanswered rulings.
Her attorneys kept checking in with the court over two years, only to hear that officials were still “working on it,” which is code for nothing’s actually happening.
The delay has created serious problems for her international work, particularly with travel documents needed for opportunities in Australia, and she’s had to hire expensive third-party help just to navigate the bureaucratic mess.
Companies have become hesitant to book her because of the unresolved case hanging over her head, directly impacting her ability to earn.
The financial damage extends beyond lost gigs, and she’s making it clear that this isn’t just an inconvenience anymore.
Her legal team is pushing hard for dismissal on constitutional grounds, and the court’s failure to rule on key motions forms the basis of their argument.
Meanwhile, Haddish has been staying visible in entertainment circles, recently appearing at Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart.”
The motion to dismiss is now in the court’s hands, and her legal team is banking on the four-year delay being enough to force the case off the docket entirely.
Ye walked out of federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday, facing a six-figure bill after a jury decided he owed money to four musicians whose instrumental track he sampled without permission.
The verdict came down hard and fast, with eight jurors unanimously ruling that the artist and his companies must pay out nearly half a million dollars combined for using “MSD PT2” in an early version of his Grammy-winning track “Hurricane.”
The damage awards break down as follows: Ye personally owes $176,153; his company, Yeezy LLC, is on the hook for the same amount; and his retail operations, Yeezy Supply and Mascotte Holdings, face additional penalties of $41,625 and $44,627, respectively.
What started as a $30 million demand from Artists Revenue Advocates, the organization representing the four producers, ended up being a fraction of that ask.
Ye’s legal team immediately spun the outcome as a win, claiming the verdict proved the case was nothing more than a failed attempt to shake down the artist.
The core issue centered on what happened at Ye’s July 2021 listening event in Atlanta, where he performed the track for 40,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Dan Seeff, and Josh Mease created the one-minute instrumental “MSD PT2” back in 2018, and it eventually made its way to Ye’s team.
He incorporated the sample into what he initially called “80 Degrees,” later retitled “Hurricane,” and debuted it at that massive listening party. The four musicians celebrated when they first saw the video online, posting jubilant reactions on Instagram.
What happened next became the crux of the trial.
Ye admitted under oath that he knowingly removed the sample from “Hurricane” after the listening event because he lacked proper clearance to use it.
The final version that appeared on his Donda album used recreated instrumental elements instead of the original sample.
The musicians had spent three years trying to collect payment before eventually handing their rights over to Artists Revenue Advocates so the organization could pursue legal action and seek justice on their behalf.
Ye’s defense argued the whole thing was a money grab, suggesting the musicians had been “begging a megastar” to use their work and then turned around and sued when they didn’t get what they wanted.
His lawyer claimed Ye had been generous by crediting them as songwriters even after removing the sample.
Artists Revenue Advocates indicated they plan to appeal the judge’s earlier dismissal of claims involving the final version of “Hurricane,” suggesting this fight isn’t over yet.
Nicki Minaj is moving weird and her kingdom is wondering if she’s ok. There is significant evidence that she has started blocking and unfollowing fan accounts – The Barbz – over “the next Barbie.” DANG.
Trim is a 19-year old artist from Charleston, South Carolina that has a growing buzz. And, for better or worse, she has caused nonstop comparisons to Nicki Minaj. Trim’s animated flow, colorful images and her doll inspired swag is “giving” early Nicki Minaj
Now, I want to make something clear. These are not just regular fans. One person that was blocked was called “The Head Barb” after she realized her account would no longer get love from the Queen. Other fan pages dedicated to Nicki claim they have been blocked or quietly unfollowed after posting Trim’s music, photos or just showing love. The sweep has everybody talking.
I remember a younger Nicki was looking up to Lil Kim and following her. She also liberally took from her style and colors. This is often how people find their way, through their influences.
Trim has not publicly addressed the matter, but she might. Her name is circulation for real.
Check this out and tell me what you think:
This girl is 19! What is wrong with her!? Sorry, but this is crazy to me. She looks like a baby trying to be a woman.
I get the Barbz defending Nicki, but this is not a rival. She’s somebody that came up on Nicki, one way or another. She was inspired and now she may be a real opp, because she is hot right now.
Queen Latifah is stepping into the red chair this fall as NBC’s singing competition enters its 30th season with a legendary hip-hop pioneer ready to mentor the next generation of artists.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will join Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and Riley Green on the coaching panel when The Voice Season 30 premieres in September 2026, marking her first time as a coach on the Emmy-winning show.
Her résumé speaks for itself. Queen Latifah’s journey in music started in the late 1980s when she was still in high school, forming the female rap trio Ladies Fresh before launching her solo career.
In 1995, she made history by becoming the first female solo rap artist to win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance with her anthem “U.N.I.T.Y.”
That track became more than just a song. It became a movement, addressing women’s rights and urban struggles with a message that still resonates today.
Beyond the booth, she’s conquered Hollywood. Her film and television work earned her a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2002 musical Chicago.
She’s also collected three Screen Actors Guild Awards and multiple NAACP accolades throughout her career.
This isn’t just another celebrity taking a coaching gig. This is someone who’s lived through every era of hip-hop and entertainment, from the golden age of rap to the streaming era.
What makes her addition to the coaching panel particularly interesting is her genre versatility. In a 2020 interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Queen Latifah revealed she’s a genuine country music fan, citing Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” as one of her favorite songs.
She told Clarkson that the track had rap elements, calling it “like a country rap record.” She also praised how modern country artists are blending hip-hop and R&B influences into their sound, suggesting she’ll bring an open-minded approach to mentoring artists across multiple genres.
According to NBC, the milestone 30th season will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, with Carson Daly returning as host for the 30th consecutive time.
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s appearance on The Breakfast Club just made it worse. I did not even know this was bubbling. Now, her credentials, licensure and Doctor status is being questioned. She jumped the shark.
The Doc, for those that do not know, is a motivational speaker and life coach, purportedly has a doctorate in counseling psychology from Argosy University. But, there are no publicly accessible records related to her dissertation and doctoral verification. The internet is going to go looking and they did not find.
During the interview, Bryant explained that Argosy University shut down and claimed many student records were lost. She also said third-party systems failed her. She also stated she chose not to pursue a refund – a REFUND? – tied to the school’s closure. What? How?
Now, there’s more. People want to know if she completed all requirements for a doctorate and whether she has ever held a professional clinical license. But he bucked back in the most defensive way. And she used “words” to defend herself, but it did not hold up. She acknowledged she is not currently licensed and described herself as no longer practicing “under a license.” She never answered Lauren’s actual question about her dissertation though.
Mental health professionals and former Argosy students went OFF. Many called “CAP” to put it lightly. They said you can retrieve transcripts from the defunct institution through services like Parchment. Also, the state can hold them too.
Others defended Bryant, but repeatedly branding herself as “Dr. Bryant” did not help their cause.
Bryant has maintained that she completed her education and doctorate. She said – using curse words – this is bad faith criticism and hateration. Damn. I think we gotta do better.
Sean Gathright, one of four men convicted in the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, took the stand during the penalty phase of his trial to address the court and jury.
The 20-year-old defendant made a direct statement about his role in the killing, saying he came to court not to dispute the evidence but to accept responsibility for his actions.
“I’m not here to dispute anything. I’m just here to be a man and take responsibility and express my feelings about what has happened in this whole situation,” Gathright told the court. “I feel very remorseful, you know. This is a terrible situation. It’s been a traumatic experience.”
Gathright was arrested at 18 years old and has spent the last two years in jail awaiting trial. During his testimony, he detailed the programs and religious activities he’s engaged in while incarcerated.
He said he grew up in a Christian household and has refocused his life on faith since his arrest.
“I’ve gotten into programs. I grew up in church and in a Christian household. So I’ve refocused my life to Christ and I’ve taken a lot of religious programs. I’ve read the Bible from cover to cover,” Gathright explained. “I’ve tried to share some word and we have prayer circles in the jail. I’ve led a couple of prayer circles and I’ve tried to help kids around my age or younger. If I see somebody who has a lot of potential and a chance to keep them from going down a bad path, I try to take them under my wing.”
The defendant emphasized his desire to become a mentor to younger inmates, describing it as a calling from God. He said he wants to help keep youth from following the same destructive path he took.
However, the prosecution’s cross-examination painted a starkly different picture. The state’s attorney challenged Gathright’s claims of remorse by highlighting his actions immediately after the murder.
The prosecutor questioned whether Gathright felt remorse when he was partying at Club Parlay in Orlando the night of the killing, drinking Don Julio tequila and throwing gang signs in videos.
“Were you feeling remorse when you were in Club Parlay in Orlando drinking Don Julio? Were you feeling remorse for what you did earlier that day?” the prosecutor asked.
Gathright repeatedly responded that he didn’t remember how he was feeling or what he was thinking during those days.
The prosecution also emphasized Gathright’s privileged upbringing, pointing out the stark contrast between his advantages and his decision to participate in the murder.
The defendant had military parents; his mother was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and his stepfather served in the Air Force. He attended a magnet school in Jacksonville and traveled internationally, visiting countries including Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Paris, London, Spain, and South Africa.
“You’ve had a loving mother, a loving sister, two wonderful grandmothers, and you’ve had opportunities most kids don’t get,” the prosecutor stated. “You were taught right from wrong. You were brought up in the church. You learned about the Ten Commandments. Yet here you are.”
Gathright acknowledged his blessed upbringing but explained that moving to Jacksonville at age 9 or 10 exposed him to a different culture and environment than he’d experienced before.
He said he was curious about street life and the music scene when he entered high school, describing himself as naive, gullible, and impressionable at the time.
“Jacksonville was unlike any other city that I’ve lived in or visited or any other country. The cultures, the neighborhoods, the people, it’s completely different,” Gathright said. “When I got to high school and wanted to leave the magnet school, I wanted to be at a neighborhood school to be around the people I grew up with. That’s when I started hearing about and seeing the different things like drugs and people dying. I was caught completely off guard but I was curious.”
During redirect examination, Gathright’s defense attorney asked him about his plans for the future. He said he wants to continue his education and participate in prison programs to stay busy and maintain a clean record. He expressed his belief that God can use even terrible situations for good.
“I’m a firm believer that God can use anything for good that the devil wanted for bad. I am grateful for the people I’ve met, for the lessons I’ve learned, for this experience in general because it’s one that I’ll never forget, and it’s going to shape the rest of my life,” Gathright said. “I want to send my deepest condolences to Julio Foolio’s family. I understand that it’s hard losing a child, a best friend, a brother, a cousin, and for that, I just cannot say sorry enough.”
Gathright faces a potential death sentence in connection with Foolio’s murder, which was part of an ongoing gang conflict in Jacksonville.
Trenton Rapper Lo Lyfe Opens Up About Prison, Real Redemption & Fatherhood. His Redemption Story Is Just Beginning. Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur Checks In.
There is something different about Lo Lyfe. Maybe it is the urgency in his voice. Maybe it is the gratitude of the smile. Or maybe it is because the emerging Trenton, New Jersey rapper has already lived several lifetimes before most artists ever get their first real shot.
Lo Lyfe recently caught attention after winning a performance contest connected to the celebrity boxing event featuring Chrisean Rock and Zenith Zion. The event, promoted through XRumble, blended combat sports and Hip-Hop culture and each fighter had a rapper walking them out. Lo Lyfe’s performance stood apart because it came from a place deeper than entertainment.
After serving 15 years in prison, on a myriad of charges, Lo Lyfe says music became the thing that literally saved his life. But this is not a cliché “Hip-Hop Saved My Life” story. During his incarceration, he battled depression, witnessed tragedy, but had a moment hearing Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” shifted his entire perspective.
Now home since October 2023, the father of two is rebuilding his life through music, entrepreneurship and renewed purpose. In this conversation with AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Lo Lyfe opens up about prison, redemption, fatherhood, Trenton’s rap scene and why his upcoming EP Legacy means more than just music.
Below is an edited version of the Q&A. Watch the video for the full experience.
AllHipHop: You stood out at the XRumble event. What was that whole experience like for you?
Lo Lyfe: For me, someone who was incarcerated for 15 years, I went from watching the ring behind the cell to actually being in one. That alone was surreal. I know there are people still in there watching moments like that. I never thought I’d make it out here, but by the grace of God, I’m here. So to actually go out there and perform? Man, it was inexplicable.
AllHipHop: I could hear the hunger in your music. When did you come home?
Lo Lyfe: October 25, 2023.
AllHipHop: That’s still fresh. I could definitely feel something different in your music because of it. Did you get to meet Chrisean Rock?
Lo Lyfe: We crossed paths backstage a few times, but there was a lot going on. Everybody was being moved around everywhere. I didn’t want to overwhelm nobody because honestly, I was overwhelmed myself. But shout out to Chrisean. She did her thing out there.
AllHipHop: You actually recorded a song specifically for that fight event. Explain that record.
Lo Lyfe: Initially, I wrote it because I thought Chrisean might walk out to it. But once I started creating it, it became bigger than the boxing event itself. I think me and Chrisean have similarities in redemption. Going through trials and tribulations, battling demons, falling and getting back up again. Having God pull you out of darkness. That’s where the inspiration came from.
A lot of people hit me afterward saying the song touched them emotionally. That meant everything to me.
AllHipHop: I’m not gonna lie. At first, I thought you were a Gospel rapper.
Lo Lyfe: (Laughs.) I don’t got a halo over my head yet. But I came a long way. Usually I’m in my Hip-Hop bag, but with that song I wanted to challenge myself creatively and show I could do something deeper and more uplifting.
AllHipHop: You mentioned your daughters. Tell me about fatherhood after being away so long.
Lo Lyfe: I got two daughters. One’s 12 and the other just turned 11. Honestly, when I came home, my focus wasn’t getting them to know me. It was me learning them. That was important.
At first, it was hard. It was like pulling teeth trying to adjust to everything. But now I’m very active in their lives. They’re my fuel. They keep me grounded and give me reasons to keep fighting every day.
AllHipHop: How was the adjustment overall going from prison life back into society?
Lo Lyfe: It was a lot to acclimate to, but I hit the ground running the legitimate way. I started working, dove into the music, started businesses, flipped cars, got investments going. I’m just trying to keep building.
I refused to let prison break me. I wanted it to make me.
AllHipHop: When did music really become serious for you?
Lo Lyfe: It started young, but I really locked in while I was incarcerated. I talk about it in my song “Back From Hell.”
I was in the hole for an extended period. One of my cellmates was really into music. He used to sing all the time while everybody was trying to sleep. Then one day, he hung himself. He was doing life. That messed me up mentally.
I got to a point where I was contemplating suicide myself. But one night, around 3 or 4 in the morning, somebody across the hall started singing “A Change Is Gonna Come.” When I heard that song, it was like a light switch went off in my head.
I put the sheet down and picked the pen up.
From that point on, music saved me. I tell people all the time: I wrote myself out of jail.
AllHipHop: What were you originally incarcerated for?
Lo Lyfe: Drugs, high-speed chases, guns. Then they charged me with a double murder, but I got acquitted of that.
While I was in there, though, I changed my mindset completely. I got a college degree. Learned trades. Became a peer counselor helping younger brothers inside. I wanted to shift the narrative around my life.
AllHipHop: Let’s talk about Trenton and Jersey. What’s the Hip-Hop scene like there right now?
Lo Lyfe: Jersey has so much talent, but I feel like we don’t get the shine we deserve because we’re caught between New York and Philly. But honestly, that should make us stronger because we’re like a hybrid of both cultures.
There’s so much happening in Jersey right now too. Netflix is coming there. New studios are opening. I think Jersey’s becoming a hub for music, acting and entertainment overall.
But on the smaller level, it’s still hard for artists to break through because of the environment and circumstances people come from.
AllHipHop: Tell me about your upcoming EP Legacy.
Lo Lyfe: It’s an eight-track EP dropping in June. The project is really about my evolution. My lifestyle changed, so my message has to change too.
I named it Legacy because that’s what I’m building for my daughters and family. I want them to hear my story from me, not from other people exaggerating or minimizing it.
When I’m gone someday, they’ll still have this music. They’ll know exactly who I was.
AllHipHop: Who influenced you as an artist?
Lo Lyfe: Tupac, definitely. He painted pictures and told stories. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony had a huge impact on me too. Meek Mill, Jadakiss, Albee Al. Artists who really speak from experience.
AllHipHop: Any final message to the people?
Lo Lyfe: Keep dreaming. Keep chasing your dreams and don’t let your circumstances define you. To my family, I love y’all. To my supporters, thank you for believing in me.
And most importantly, God bless everybody. Stay safe.
Ice Cube is bringing the Friday legacy back to life with a one-night celebration that’ll have Long Beach buzzing on July 17th.
The West Coast legend and comedian Mike Epps are teaming up for “Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing” at the Long Beach Amphitheater, marking three decades since the original film changed comedy and hip-hop culture forever.
Warren G and Scarface are rolling through as special guests to make sure the energy stays authentic.
This isn’t just another nostalgia play. Ice Cube made it clear what this moment means.
“Friday has always been about and for the fans who made it a classic and kept it alive for nearly 30 years,” he said. “To be able to step back out there with Mike Epps and bring that energy to the stage for a one-night-only experience in Long Beach is special. This show represents the beginning of the next chapter.”
Epps echoed that sentiment, saying “Every day for the last 30 years someone has told me how much they loved the Friday franchise and how much the characters mean to them. To reunite with Cube and bring this one night only experience to the fans is incredible.”
The show’s hitting different because it’s happening the same day Last Friday drops in theaters.
That’s right, the fourth film in the franchise is finally coming after years of development hell.
Chris Tucker’s back, Katt Williams is in the mix, and Aaron McGruder co-wrote it with Ice Cube and DJ Pooh.
The Long Beach show is the official kickoff for what’s next.
lThe promoters are running a costume contest too, so if you show up as your favorite Friday character, you could walk away with up to $2,000.
