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Ja Rule Teases 50 Cent Documentary After Diddy Doc Streams Explode

By: Houston Williams Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 1:30pmCategory: Exclusives

Ja Rule blindsided folks today, but he has been leading with this for a few days.

A single IG post sent a message that Hip-Hop’s longest running rival is far from over. Seems like Ja Rule fed up with 50 Cent’s nonstop taunting of Diddy. Now it looks like Ja is borrowing the same playbook and turning the camera lens directly on the G-Unit General.

READ ALSO: Ja Rule Calls 50 Cent A “Dry Snitch” Over Diddy Doc

From the sound of things, Ja is threatening to dive into some extremely messy waters. He’s hinting at abuse allegations involving women and other topics that could easily power a multi episode exposé. Whether it ever lands on Netflix or Tubi is anybody’s guess, but the energy he sent out makes it clear he’s ready to look hard to dig up dirt. Ja is not saying he has the vault that Diddy had, but he sure made it seem like there is enough material.

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This feud has officially left the arena of battle raps…and is more like docs-memes. Instead of diss tracks, we’re talking documentaries. Instead of subliminals…investigative deep dives. These are the street dudes! Every time you think they’ve reached the end of the road, something else pops up.

It makes you wonder where this thing goes next. If Ja Rule really presses the button, this is gonna go nuclear for real.

Matt Barnes Rages Over $61K AI Model Scam Lie Threatening His Family

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 1:00pmCategory: News

Matt Barnes slammed viral claims that he lost $61,000 to an AI-generated model scam, calling the story a lie that’s interfering with his efforts to mend his relationship with his ex-fiancée.

The retired NBA forward addressed the situation in a blunt Instagram video, pushing back on the internet rumors that exploded over the weekend.

“I’ve sat back and watched the internet lie about me the whole year,” Barnes said. “The whole year, lies from me being gay, to me talking abortion to me telling some girl not to do a reality show.”

Barnes didn’t hold back when calling out the blogs and social media users fueling the story, referring to them as “bottom of the barrel ass motherf***ers.”

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He said the nonstop gossip has made it harder for him to focus on repairing his personal life.

The 45-year-old has been working to reconcile with Anansa Sims, who ended their engagement in April after accusing him of cheating with eight different women. Barnes admitted to the infidelity and has since been trying to make amends.

The AI scam rumor claimed that Barnes was duped by a fake online model and lost tens of thousands of dollars. The story gained more traction when Gilbert Arenas mentioned it on his podcast without confirming the details with Barnes.

“I told him, ‘After all we’ve been through, bro, like tap in with me to see if it’s real.’ He apologized,” Barnes said.

The former Golden State Warriors player said the entire story was made up and expressed disbelief that people actually believed it.

“I get back from Dubai, I see all of a sudden I’m suing an A.I. model, or I got played by an A.I. model,” he said. “You guys believe I got played by an AI model, and I’m suing ’em? Where the f*** did you guys get this from?”

Barnes ended his video with a warning to his followers: “Y’all can’t believe everything you motherf***in’ hear!!”

SaySo P Case Heads To Grand Jury As Justice Moves Forward

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 12:00pmCategory: News

SaySo P‘s murder case reached a critical milestone Monday (December 8) when prosecutors secured enough evidence to advance first-degree murder charges against his alleged killer to a grand jury.

Kevin Brown faces potential life imprisonment after the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced his case will proceed to a grand jury for indictment in the targeted killing of Memphis rapper Letorian Hunt, known professionally as SaySo P.

The 27-year-old rapper died March 22 outside the Westin Hotel on Beale Street near FedExForum when Brown allegedly opened fire in what police called a targeted attack. Houston rapper Sauce Walka was wounded in the same shooting but survived.

Monday’s court hearing lasted three hours and featured testimony from 10 witnesses, along with extensive video evidence, before the judge ruled to hold Brown’s case to answer as charged. The decision moves the prosecution one step closer to seeking justice for SaySo P’s death.

Brown was arrested in October by U.S. Marshals in Clarksville, Tennessee, after months of investigation. He faces first-degree murder charges along with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of employing a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The shooting devastated Memphis’s Hip-Hop community and left Sauce Walka recovering from gunshot wounds.

Sauce Walka later shared disturbing footage of a bullet being removed from his leg and paid tribute to SaySo P at a Memphis restaurant days after the shooting.

Brown’s bond remains set at $2 million as the case moves forward. The grand jury will now determine whether to formally indict him on the charges.

SaySo P was part of Sauce Walka’s TSF (The Sauce Factory) collective and had been building his career in the Memphis rap scene.

Jews Furious After NYC Mayor-Elect Zorhan Mamdani Appointments Mysonne

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 11:00amCategory: News

New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made waves yesterday (December 8) by tapping Bronx rapper-turned-activist Mysonne to advise his transition team on criminal justice policy.

The move signals Mamdani’s commitment to bringing Hip-Hop voices into city government after the Mayor-Elect’s own career as a rapper.

Mysonne served seven years in state prison for armed robbery convictions in the late 1990s. Since his release, he’s positioned himself as a community advocate focused on gun violence prevention and criminal justice reform.

“This appointment recognizes decades of work in marginalized communities,” Mysonne said about joining Mamdani’s team. The appointment represents a full-circle moment for Mamdani, who built his own Hip-Hop credentials before entering politics.

The 34-year-old performed as “Young Cardamom” and later “Mr. Cardamom” during the 2010s, releasing multilingual rap tracks that celebrated his Ugandan heritage.

His music career included songs that mixed English with other languages, reflecting his diverse background as the son of prominent academic Mahmood Mamdani.

Mamdani’s political rise began in Queens, where he served as a state assemblyman representing Astoria. His democratic socialist platform and anti-establishment messaging resonated with young voters during his stunning mayoral campaign.

🚨 NEW YORK, MEET YOUR NEW “CRIMINAL JUSTICE” ADVISER 🚨

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani just appointed a convicted armed robber to help shape NYC’s crime and policing policy.

Meet Mysonne Linen.
Served 7 years for armed robberies of NYC taxi drivers.
Beat one victim with a bottle.… pic.twitter.com/bg2NLHRMjS
— Jews Fight Back 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@JewsFightBack) December 8, 2025

He defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary before winning the general election with over 50% of the vote on November 4, 2025.

Mysonne’s journey from convicted felon to criminal justice advocate mirrors the redemption narrative Mamdani champions.

The Bronx native was convicted of robbing two taxi drivers in the late 1990s, derailing his early music career. After his release in 2006, he rebuilt his reputation through community activism and continued making music focused on social justice themes.

The mayor-elect has faced criticism from groups like Jews Fight Back, who called appointing a convicted robber to shape public safety policy “insane.”

The appointment comes as Mamdani prepares to take office next month as NYC’s first Muslim mayor and youngest in over a century. His transition team reflects his campaign promises to bring fresh perspectives to city government, particularly on issues affecting communities of color.

Critics worry that Mamdani’s unconventional appointments signal a lack of serious governance experience. Supporters argue his willingness to include voices from affected communities represents exactly the change voters demanded when they elected him over establishment candidates.

Mamdani is set to be sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor in January 2026.

Busta Rhymes Crashes Out, Man Wanted Picture

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 9:36amCategory: Exclusives

Busta Rhymes walked straight into another situation at Art Basel. And the streets are still talking…again. Busta and a troll in the same sentence usually doesn’t end well, and this moment proved exactly why. A young dude ran up on the Flipmode general pretending he thought Busta was Tracy Morgan. Tracy Morgan! He said it with a straight face too, like the man in front of him didn’t have thirty years of Hip-Hop history and the most unmistakable energy in the business. But you saw that…

READ ALSO: Busta Rhymes Snaps On TikToker At Art Basel After Getting Called Tracy Morgan

But the second the heat came down, that boy folded like a dollar store lawn chair. Suddenly he was confused. Suddenly his friend was to blame for giving him “bad intel.” Suddenly he had no idea who the mound-sized rapper in front of him actually was. He launched every excuse he could think of into the air just to make sure he didn’t get turned into a cautionary tale on camera. And honestly, watching him scramble was a masterclass in panic survival.

Now here’s where the story takes a wild turn.

Busta gave that kid patience he did not earn. He gave the white kid grace some of us have never seen. But when a Black man nearby tried to get a picture, the mood flipped instantly. No smile. No “hold up, king let me educate you.” The whole thing went left faster than Cassidy versus Eazy The Block Captain. Suddenly the energy was heated, the crowd leaned in, and you could feel the tension crackling.

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What made it wilder was this dude wasn’t scared.

He kept talking. Kept poking the bear. Kept filming. Busta kept telling him to chill, and homeboy kept pressing the issue like a teenager testing his father. It got so thick you’d swear fists were about to fly, but with two hundred cameras out, nobody was trying to catch a case. You could still see the performative element, though. Everybody knew the cameras were rolling and nobody was turning them off, which is exactly why this is gold. Pure viral gold.

At the end of the day, nobody got hurt, but we definitely saw two sides of the same moment. Comedy? Chaos? Pick your poison.

What y’all make of this mess? Comment below.

Rapper Erica Banks Arrested In Drug Charge

By: Houston Williams Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 8:58amCategory: News

Erica Banks faces another legal setback in metro Atlanta after officers booked the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast member on a drug charge Monday during a traffic stop along local Buford Highway. Authorities say she was taken to the DeKalb County Jail on an allegation of possessing a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute.

The arrest marks a sharp turn for a performer better known for reality TV drama than run-ins with police. Booking documents confirm Banks, nee Erica Scharmane Breaux, was taken into custody after the stop. Officials have not yet explained what prompted the traffic pull-over or what officers claim to have recovered during the encounter.

Brookhaven police are expected to release more information as the investigation continues.

READ ALSO: Erica Banks Busted With Stolen Gun In Airport

This latest arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues for Banks this year. Back in August, she was detained at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after TSA officers discovered a stolen handgun in her carry-on. Authorities said the weapon had been reported stolen in South Carolina, and she was charged with theft by receiving stolen property.

That case remains pending.

County jail officials said Banks was held for several hours Monday before she was released.

Bond information had not been posted and neither Breaux nor her legal representatives have issued public comments.

The situation has created fresh waves of uncertainty around her future on the VH1 series and any upcoming projects.

AllHipHop will continue to report on Banks’ continuing legal saga as it develops.

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50 Cent Fires Back at Marlon Wayans Over Documentary Warning

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 8:00amCategory: News

50 Cent’s Instagram response threatened to escalate a brewing feud with Marlon Wayans after the comedian warned about karma surrounding the controversial Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.”

The G-Unit mogul posted a photo of Wayans dressed as his White Chicks character Tiffany Wilson on December 9, writing “keep my name out your mouth, boy” in response to Wayans’ recent comments about the Diddy documentary.

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Wayans had criticized 50 Cent during a recent interview, suggesting the rapper’s motives for producing the documentary were personal rather than seeking justice.

“I’m not gonna keep throwing the dude under the bus, man. He’s serving time in prison You know I know Diddy. I know his kids. You know it must be hard for them,” Wayans told The Cruz Show. “On a human level. I just go ‘all right, man’ We Diddy’d out. We Diddy’d it. He’s already incarcerated. How further under the bus do you throw a man?”

The comedian questioned whether 50 Cent’s long-running feud with Diddy influenced the documentary’s content.

“You can create any narrative, as a producer and as a director, and as a storyteller. It doesn’t mean it’s true. It doesn’t mean it’s true. I can get interviews. I can get footage. And I could make you think this about that person. 50 and Puff have a long-term beef. It’s personal,” Marlon Wayans said.

50 Cent’s response included the humiliating image of Wayans in drag from the 2004 comedy, in which he played Marcus Copeland disguised as socialite Tiffany Wilson.

The post appeared designed to embarrass Wayans while dismissing his criticism. The exchange marks the latest controversy surrounding “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which premiered on Netflix on December 2.

The four-part series examines Diddy’s rise in Hip-Hop and the serious allegations against him.

Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, issued a scathing statement calling the documentary “inaccurate” and “salacious.” She specifically disputed claims that her son slapped her after a 1991 tragedy, calling the allegations “outrageous and offensive.”

Diddy’s legal team previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix demanding that the series not be released. His lawyers called it a “shameful hit piece,” using disputed claims and old footage to damage his reputation. The documentary has divided Hip-Hop fans and industry figures.

Some support 50 Cent’s efforts to expose alleged misconduct, while others question his motives given his decade-long beef with Diddy. Wayans joins other celebrities who’ve criticized the timing and approach of the documentary.

“Just the way Puff is down on his luck and 50’s kicking a man when he’s down..There’s a karma to every action that you do,” Wayans added.

Despite the critics, 50 Cent has continued promoting the series on social media.

His Instagram posts featuring clips and trailers have generated millions of views and heated debates in the comments. The Netflix series remains one of the platform’s most talked-about releases this month.

6ix9ine Gets Mental Health Reality Check After Judge Calls Him “Dumpster Fire”

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 7:00amCategory: News

6ix9ine just got hit with a brutal wake-up call from a federal judge who didn’t hold back as the rainbow-haired rapper was sentenced to three months in prison Friday (December 5).

But that’s just the beginning of his legal problems – he is now on a court-ordered journey to get his life together.

Judge Paul Engelmayer didn’t mince words during the sentencing hearing in Manhattan federal court. He called 6ix9ine a “dumpster fire” and made it crystal clear that prison time was necessary after the 28-year-old violated his probation multiple times.

But here’s the kicker – the prison sentence is only part of what’s coming.

Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that 6ix9ine will face 12 months of supervised release upon his release. And this isn’t your typical probation.

The judge ordered him into a mental health treatment program focused on anger management. He’ll also have to complete an outpatient drug treatment program. Translation: the court thinks his head needs serious work.

This whole mess started when 6ix9ine violated the terms of his probation in his 2019 racketeering case. He has been on probation since 2020 after cooperating with federal prosecutors against his former Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods associates.

His testimony helped put away gang members whom he claimed had double-crossed him. But his cooperation deal came with strings attached. He had to stay clean, follow the rules, and prove he could function in society without causing chaos.

Clearly, that didn’t work out. The violations piled up like a car crash in slow motion.

6ix9ine failed to show up for a drug test, then tested positive when he finally did. He also got into a fight and was caught with drugs during a federal raid of his property earlier this year.

In November, he was slapped with a month behind bars for missing that drug test. Now he’s looking at three more months starting January 6.

The judge’s “dumpster fire” comment wasn’t just harsh words – it reflected years of frustration with 6ix9ine’s inability to stay out of trouble. Court records show he’s repeatedly tested the limits of his supervised release.

During Friday’s hearing, prosecutors painted a picture of someone who couldn’t or wouldn’t follow basic rules. They pointed to his pattern of violations as evidence that standard probation wasn’t working.

6ix9ine’s legal team tried to argue for leniency, noting that he had undergone some mental health treatment. But the judge wasn’t buying it. “You’ve been throwing resources at him but he’s still a dumpster fire,” Engelmayer said.

The rapper told TMZ last week he wasn’t worried about doing time because he plans to use the isolation to get in shape. He wants to drop from 190 pounds to 120 by eating only one box of Oreos a day.

That bizarre diet plan might be the least of his concerns now. The court-ordered mental health treatment suggests the judge thinks 6ix9ine’s problems run deeper than just bad decision-making.

The anger management component is particularly telling. 6ix9ine’s career has been marked by feuds, social media outbursts and confrontations that often escalated beyond regular Hip-Hop beef.

His supervised release will also include the drug treatment program, addressing the substance abuse issues that contributed to his latest violations. The combination of mental health and drug treatment shows the court is taking a comprehensive approach to his rehabilitation.

6ix9ine will report to federal prison on January 6, 2026. After serving his three months, he’ll begin the year-long supervised release with its mandatory treatment programs.

Nashville Police Hunt Third Suspect in Chris King Murder as Justice Continues

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 5:02amCategory: News

Police have issued a nationwide manhunt for another suspect accused of helping to gun down rapper Chris King in Nashville in 2024.

Trayvon Palmer, 32, is wanted for the April 2024 murder of the Los Angeles rapper and according to police, he is the final suspect wanted in the deadly robbery that claimed the life of the rising artist outside a Nashville recording studio.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department announced that Palmer is believed to be hiding in the Los Angeles area. He faces first-degree murder, robbery and gun charges in the shooting death of King.

Two other suspects are already behind bars. Amir Carroll, 20, was arrested in Nashville in February. Adrian Cameron Jr., 20, was captured in Los Angeles in May after a year-long manhunt.

Both remain jailed on first-degree murder charges. The fatal shooting happened on April 20, 2024, around 2:30 A.M. outside a Midtown Nashville recording studio.

King had arrived in an alleyway with friends when three men approached them. Police say the suspects attempted to rob King and his group, shooting him during the crime. One of King’s friends was also wounded but survived the attack.

King was a rising rapper from Los Angeles who had deep connections in the music industry. He was a former roommate of pop star Justin Bieber and had collaborated with artists like Trippie Redd.

The 32-year-old artist founded his own label, Snotty Nose Records and was working to establish himself as a force in Hip-Hop.

After his death was announced, tributes poured in from across the music world. Bieber posted emotional messages in remembrance of his friend and former roommate. Machine Gun Kelly, KeKe Palmer, Trippie Redd and other artists shared memories of King’s talent and personality.

King’s father, Christopher Cheeks Sr., has been vocal about seeking justice for his son’s murder. The family has watched as police methodically tracked down each suspect over the past eight months.

Carroll was arrested in February 2025. Cameron Jr. proved more elusive, leading police on a cross-country chase before his capture in Los Angeles.

Cameron was out on bond for a September 2021 murder case when King was killed. The revelation shocked investigators who discovered the suspect had been free despite facing previous homicide charges.

Palmer represents the final piece of the puzzle for Nashville detectives. His capture would close the case.

The U.S. Marshal’s Service is assisting in the search for Palmer. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.

Palmer was last known to live in Riverside, California. Police believe he may still be in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Ice Spice At Art Basel: No Museum Piece Has Ever Been This Beautifully Sexy

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 9, 2025 at 3:00amCategory: News

Ice Spice nearly turned Art Basel into a safety hazard when she hit Miami in a butter-yellow lace dress that looked vacuum-sealed to her body. The sheer sections didn’t hint, they displayed.

The neckline wasn’t low; it was reckless. She moved through the venue with the same confidence she raps with in her tracks, sticking her tongue out, angling her hips, and posing like she knew exactly how much attention she was pulling.

People inside weren’t pretending to look at the art, not when the most photographed exhibit in the building was walking, not hanging on a wall.

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And this appearance didn’t happen in a vacuum. It landed in the middle of a run where Ice Spice has been actively heating up the release cycle again.

Earlier this fall, she dropped “Baddie Baddie,” a record sampling the attitude and swagger of M.I.A.’s “Bad Girls,” leaning hard into the global-baddie persona she’s cultivated.

She followed it with “Big Guy,” a track tied to the upcoming SpongeBob movie soundtrack — an unexpected, mainstream crossover that shows she isn’t limiting herself to traditional rap spaces.

Most recently, she released “Thootie,” a collaboration with Dominican firestarter Tokischa, blending English and Spanish with a gritty, club-driven rhythm built for late nights and bodies in motion.

The chemistry between the two created a track that fuels dance floors and TikTok edits in equal measure.

That’s the context behind the dress, the presence, and the reaction. Ice Spice’s look in Miami wasn’t just a fashion moment; it was rollout energy.

It was a visual bookmark attached to new music, new reach, and a career moving faster than the cameras that chase her.

Mysonne Joins Mamdani’s Team In A Bold Criminal Justice Push

By: Houston Williams Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 10:19pmCategory: News

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani pushed his public safety agenda into bolder territory this week by naming rapper-turned-activist Mysonne Linen to his transition team’s criminal legal system committee. The move places a onetime Bronx defendant who rebuilt his life through advocacy at the center of a sweeping effort to reshape how New York handles public safety.

Mamdani’s transition website listened the New York City-based MC among the members of the Committee on the Criminal Legal System. This is one of 17 advisory groups formed to offer policy and personnel recommendations ahead of Mamdani taking office next month.

Mysonne, along with comrade Tamika Mallory, publicly embraced the role on Instagram, writing: “GODS WORK!!”

Their organization, Until Freedom, issued a broader statement celebrating the appointment as both symbolic and earned.

“We are proud that Until Freedom leaders have been chosen to serve on Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team on committees for public safety and criminal justice respectively. This is a testament to our decades of work advocating on behalf of Black and Brown communities and our expertise in gun violence prevention, legislative advocacy and criminal justice reform. We are building something different.”

Mamdani has pushed forward a $1.1 billion proposal for a Department of Community Safety, which would route non-violent and mental-health-related 911 calls away from NYPD response and toward trained civilian teams. The plan maintains overall NYPD staffing.

Mamdani has also vowed to halt NYPD-led sweeps of homeless encampments, arguing the practice only displaces unhoused residents without addressing the need for stable shelter.

“It pushes New Yorkers who are living in the cold to another place where they will live in the cold,” he told CBS News.

On the jail front, Mamdani maintains that closing Rikers Island remains essential, though he has said the current administration has made the city’s original 2027 deadline “functionally impossible.”

The addition of Mysonne, Mallory and others with a unique grassroots New York City experience will help Mamdani steer the city’s next era of criminal justice policy.

Chauncey Billups Sells Mansion As Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty & Gets $3M Bond

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 10:00pmCategory: News

Chauncey Billups just sold his $4.3 million Lake Oswego mansion while his co-defendant, Terry Rozier, walked into a Brooklyn courthouse today (December 8).

The embattled Trail Blazers coach unloaded his 7,366-square-foot Oregon estate for $4.275 million after listing it on November 21. He bought the house for $3.9 million back in July 2021 when Portland hired him.

Meanwhile, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges. He walked out of Brooklyn federal court on $3 million bond. Both NBA stars got caught up in the same massive federal investigation. Prosecutors say they helped run illegal gambling operations tied to organized crime families.

Billups got arrested at that same Lake Oswego house back in October. Federal agents showed up at his door after a multi-year investigation into rigged poker games.

The property sits on 1.74 private acres in Forest Highlands. Built in 2002, it features four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a lagoon-style pool with a waterfall.

The feds say Billups served as a celebrity “face” for illegal poker games in Manhattan, Las Vegas, Miami and the Hamptons. They claim the operation scammed victims out of $7 million starting in 2019.

Rozier’s case is different but connected. Prosecutors say he gave inside information to gamblers betting on his NBA performance. The scheme allegedly involved $200,000 in bets on his “under” totals.

Former NBA player Damon Jones also got charged in both cases. He pleaded not guilty in November and remains free on bond. The investigation swept up 34 people in total across two separate federal cases. Three defendants – Jones, Eric Earnest and Shane Hennon – face charges in both cases.

Billups hasn’t coached since his October arrest. The NBA placed him on unpaid leave and the Trail Blazers named assistant Tiago Splitter as acting coach.

The home sale signals Billups is cutting ties with Oregon. He’s been living at his primary residence in Greenwood Village, Colorado, since his arrest.

Rozier’s trial could impact his NBA career. The Heat traded for him from Charlotte in January 2024 without knowing about the federal investigation.

Billups faces trial by September 2026. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 4, 2026.

Rapper Dae Dae Stabbed Teen Over Donuts & Court Denies Her Full Justice

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 9:02pmCategory: News

Dae Dae, the Atlanta rapper known for his 2016 hit “Wat U Mean (Aye, Aye, Aye),” was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old cashier at a Dunkin’ location in 2021.

The incident, caught on store surveillance footage, stemmed from a confrontation over an unavailable donut order. Now, the Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled the victim is only eligible for standard workers’ compensation.

The victim, Mekia Bryant, was working behind the counter when the rapper became irate after learning the shop was out of the item he wanted. After initially storming off, he returned ten minutes later, demanding to speak with a manager.

When Bryant informed him that no manager was present, the argument escalated. Dae Dae then pulled out a kitchen knife and stabbed her in the arm.

Despite the violent nature of the attack, the court determined Bryant’s injuries were tied directly to her job duties.

“[Dae Dae’s] act of stabbing Bryant arose out of his displeasure with her job performance,” Judge Amanda Mercier wrote in the court’s decision.

The ruling emphasized that even though the two had never interacted before, the attack was triggered by a work-related issue and thus fell under Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws.

Bryant, who was a minor at the time, initially declined medical treatment after the stabbing. She later filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’s parent company, seeking compensation for emotional trauma and physical harm.

But the court denied her request, stating that she is only entitled to the limited benefits provided under Georgia’s workers’ compensation system.

In Georgia, injured workers can receive up to two-thirds of their average weekly wage, capped at $800 per week, for up to 400 weeks. According to data from the I_nsurance Journal__,_ this amount is lower than what many other Southern states offer for comparable injuries.

Dae Dae was arrested in June 2021 after evading law enforcement for six months. Prior to the stabbing, he had already faced legal trouble involving stolen firearms and drug possession.

When the stabbing allegations surfaced, he denied involvement on Instagram, claiming people were trying to damage his name.

Drake Accused of ‘Disloyalty’ – Top5 Explains Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us Facts”

By: illseed Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 8:30pmCategory: Rumors

Drake has survived a lot of rap chaos over the years, and having Top5 around as his unofficial street cred has helped. But that idea might be done and it is all over the place right now.

Top5 hopped on the phone with DJ Akademiks and unloaded a whole explanation about why he’s suddenly throwing shade at The Boy. According to him, Drake crossed a major line of loyalty: he posted Pressa’s diss track! And Pressa just happens to be Top5’s former friend turned rival. Yes… this is basically a loyalty tug-of-war for Drake’s attention, and yes… it sounds exactly as messy as it feels. Damn.

Things have just spiraled from there. I wonder why Drake would do that? You guys think he is under…pressa? I mean pressure! Either way, Top5 said he’s tired of being overlooked, tired of favoritism and tired of politics in Drake’s circle.

But here’s where it gets wild:
Top5 admitted he’s been secretly bumping Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” and he finally went public with it because he’s mad at Drake. And then he doubled down on that bar—yes, THAT one:

“They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs.”

Top5 says that line is FACTS, straight up. Oh man…

To me, it signals that he’s using Drake’s biggest rival to send a message: you played with the wrong one.

Now the big question:
What does Drake look like without Top5 in his corner?

Secondly: will there be more leakage?
For years, Top5 has been the gritty presence behind OVO, clapping back in the streets so Drake didn’t have to. If that protection disappears… who fills that role?

Right now it’s all strange energy, strange timing and strange things. Drake has a whole album he’s about to drop! But if Drake’s top enforcer is flipping…we have a problem.

Busta Rhymes Snaps On TikToker At Art Basel After Getting Called Tracy Morgan

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 8:00pmCategory: News

Busta Rhymes wasn’t having it at Art Basel in Miami after a TikTok prankster tried to clown him by calling him Tracy Morgan while posing for a photo.

In the clip, the dude stands next to Busta Rhymes and casually says “Get the video, get the video, Tracy Morgan…Traceeee” mid-pose like it’s funny. Busta wasn’t laughing. He instantly shut the whole thing down.

“Wait…wait…What’d you just say?” Busta says, clearly not amused. “Put your camera down. I’m taking a picture to show love and you trying to be funny? Tracy my boy? What’s that mean?” Busta Rhymes barked as the stunned, terrified teen seemed to realize his prank went totally off the rails.

“You don’t play with a grown man, little boy. You’ll get f##### up for that,” Busta fumed as the teen slinked away.

@editionbymisha Dec 07,2025 📍MIAMI | Busta Rhymes almost lost it after someone called him Tracy Morgan 😭📣 cr. @EditionByMisha #BustaRhymes #TracyMorgan #Rapper #Artbasel #Miami ♬ original sound – Editionbymisha

If you’re not familiar, this Tracy Morgan comparison thing isn’t new. Folks have been trolling Busta with that for a while now. Back in 2020, Busta posted a gym update on Instagram showing off his transformation and hyping up his grind.

Then 50 Cent jumped in with a throwback pic of Busta and Tracy Morgan side by side and wrote, “They really kinda look alike right LOL. He’s gonna curse me out when he wake up.”

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Jay-Z’s Compliment To Damon Dash’s Ex Rachel Roy Sparked Solange Elevator Fight

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 6:00pmCategory: News

Jay-Z complimented Rachel Roy on her black lace gown during the 2014 Met Gala afterparty and that small gesture reportedly triggered the now-infamous elevator confrontation with Solange Knowles.

Fashion designer Oscar G. Lopez, who created Roy’s dress for the event, recently spoke out about the chaotic night that played out behind closed doors at the Standard Hotel in Manhattan.

“I think that Jay complimented her about the gown and Beyoncé’s sister felt that it was not proper, so it was a kind of a drama there,” Lopez told the Daily Mail.

The elevator footage from that 2014 night showed Solange physically confronting Jay-Z while Beyoncé stood silently nearby. The surveillance video, which leaked days later, became one of the decade’s most talked-about celebrity moments.

Lopez, who designed Roy’s French-sequined gown in under two weeks, said the dress received more attention than expected. Roy arrived late to the red carpet and missed most photo ops, but the drama that followed made the outfit unforgettable.

“Any press is good press,” Lopez said. “It’s good that people talk about you.”

Roy and Dash married in 2005 and divorced in 2009. During their marriage, she oversaw the women’s and children’s lines at Rocawear.

The seemingly innocent comment carried greater weight because of Jay-Z’s complicated history with Dash, Roy’s ex-husband and former Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder.

Jay-Z and Dash’s relationship began unraveling in the early 2000s over clashes over business and personal matters. Both men were romantically interested in Aaliyah during the late 1990s, but Dash ultimately dated the R&B singer until her tragic death in 2001.

Jay-Z eventually parted ways with Damon Dash. In 2004, the remaining half of Roc-A-Fella Records was sold to Def Jam for $10 million. In 2007, Rocawear was sold to Iconix for $204 million.

In 2004, Damon Dash helped Rachel Roy found Royale Etenia LLC, which launched her popular Rachel Roy brand. By 2009, Roy and Dash had divorced.

Lopez denied Jay-Z was sleeping with his former business partner’s ex-wife and said he and Roy laughed off the rumors about an affair. They didn’t take it seriously.

Speculation about Roy’s connection to Jay-Z reignited in 2016 when Beyoncé released her Lemonade album. The track “Sorry” referenced “Becky with the good hair,” which many interpreted as a jab at Roy.

Roy posted “Good hair don’t care” on Instagram shortly after the album dropped, but later denied any link to the lyric.

Tim Westwood Denies All 15 Sexual Assault Charges In Court

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 5:00pmCategory: News

Tim Westwood stood in a London courtroom today (December 8) and denied every single charge against him.

The 68-year-old Hip-Hop legend entered not guilty pleas to all 15 counts at Southwark Crown Court. He’s accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault involving seven women over 33 years.

Westwood wore a burgundy shirt and black jeans. He kept his hands clasped as he faced the most serious charges of his career. The judge set his trial date for January 25, 2027.

The charges span from 1983 to 2016.

Three alleged incidents happened at BBC Studios in 1996 when Westwood hosted Radio 1’s groundbreaking rap show. Prosecutors say he committed four indecent assaults in London during the 1980s.

They claim he raped a woman at a hotel in 1996. Two more rape charges involve incidents in the 2010s. Westwood also faces sexual assault charges from a Gloucestershire nightclub in 2010 and North London in 2016.

The former DJ revolutionized UK Hip-Hop when he launched BBC Radio 1’s first rap show in 1994. He interviewed everyone from Eminem to Jay-Z during his 20-year run at the BBC.

He left Radio 1 in 2013 and moved to Capital Xtra. That gig ended in April 2022 after misconduct allegations surfaced.

Westwood previously said he “strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behavior.”

His legal team maintained that position during today’s hearing. The judge granted him conditional bail. He can’t contact any witnesses before his pre-trial review in December 2026.

B.G. Advises Max B, Talks Turk Beef, Explains No Limit / Cash Money Plan

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 4:19pmCategory: Exclusives

B.G. sits down with us for a robust, unfiltered conversation about the Cash Money reunion, new albums, his relationship with Mannie Fresh, the long-standing tension with No Limit, his advice for Max B after prison, and where things stand with Juvenile today.

From Chopper City to 2025, B.G. opens up about life after doing 12½ years, adjusting to a new industry, dropping his next album the day he gets off probation, and rebuilding everything from the ground up. He speaks on the real reasons Cash Money and No Limit never collaborated in the early days, what kept the camps divided, and why the artists always had love even when the business didn’t. This and much more is included in this exclusive chat.

This is HISTORY. This is CULTURE. This is B.G. being B.G.

AllHipHop: Chopper City style, man. You already know what it is. We’re here with an absolute legend—Mr. “Bling Bling” himself. How you feeling?

B.G.: I’m good, man. Appreciate the love. I’m excited. I remember them Rap City days too. Cash Money… yeah, this really feels full circle.

THE CASH MONEY REUNION

AllHipHop: Let’s get into it. How’s the reunion been going?

B.G.: Man, it’s been love. For real. We had to cancel a couple dates, move some things around—everybody got their own situations, their own movements happening. Promoters be having their schedules locked in too. But overall, it’s been all love.

NEW MUSIC

AllHipHop: Are you working on new music for the fans?

B.G.: Absolutely. I got a new album coming out. I’m trying to drop it the day I get off probation. That’s in about two months. I haven’t been able to be 100% B.G. because I’ve had to turn lyrics in to my PO, knowing the prosecutor and judge listening. But this album…that’s gon’ be the real B.G. The one the streets grew up on.

I also got a project with Boosie coming—Landlords of Louisiana. And me and Mike Will Made-It got a whole album in the chamber too.

WORKING WITH MANNIE FRESH AGAIN?

AllHipHop: What’s up with Mannie Fresh? Any new music together?

B.G.: Oh yeah, Mannie got some heat. He been on his DJ wave heavy. But he told me once that slows down, we gon’ lock in again, get back to that old Cash Money vibe. In the meantime—trust me—what we got coming sounds like straight Chopper City.

CASH MONEY VS. NO LIMIT: VERZUZ VIBES

AllHipHop: Y’all recently did a joint event with No Limit. Who do you think won?

B.G.: Song for song? They can’t see us. We crushed that.
But presentation-wise? I’ll keep it a hundred—No Limit might’ve edged us out. I wanted us all to come through unified with the tees and represent, but I couldn’t get everybody on the same page.

Still, it was all love. Something that could’ve never happened 20–25 years ago. We shared the stage, represented the culture. And yeah, it was a big bag involved too. (Laughs)

WHY CASH MONEY & NO LIMIT NEVER COLLAB’D BACK THEN

AllHipHop: For years, y’all had issues but never dissed each other. Why didn’t we see more songs between the camps?

B.G.: Honestly, it was the entourages. They’re from the Calliope. We had Magnolia dudes with us—VL, 13th, Hollywood. A lot of street beef between the people around us, not us directly. That kept us from working together.

Plus Baby and P had their own issues. I’m not going too deep into that.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH MIA X, MAC, C-MURDER & OTHERS

AllHipHop: Despite everything, you always seemed to have love for individual No Limit artists.

B.G.: Facts. Mia X is my big sister—I love her to death. Fiend? That’s my dog. Mac was on my first Chopper City album. Slim? You already know. Free C-Murder—we even did a track while he was locked up.

KLC (producer Craig “KLC” Lawson) been producing for me for years. We’re working on an album together. It’s real love among the artists. The business heads were the ones clashing, not us.

We’re lining up Cash Money vs. No Limit again for the new year. It’s gon’ be huge.

ADVICE TO MAX B AFTER HIS RELEASE

AllHipHop: You’re in New York, and Max B just came home. You’ve been walking the straight path since your release—what advice do you have for him?

B.G.: Man, I’m still figuring things out myself. He did like 16 or 18 years. I did 12 and a half. Coming back to social media, the new way of promoting, marketing—it’s a whole new world.

I’d tell him:
Stay focused.
Take your time.
Don’t rush nothing.
Enjoy your freedom, your family, your kids.
Get in the studio and let the music speak for itself.

My motto: Do it right, don’t rush.

THE SITUATION WITH TURK

AllHipHop: Before you go—fans are asking: what’s up with the situation between you and Juvenile?

B.G.: (Pauses) It is what it is. I’m not here to bash him or downplay him. People know the history with the Hot Boys.

He knows what he did. I know what he did.
When the time is right, we’ll sit down and talk.
But that time hasn’t come yet.

Netflix Star Ghetts Admits Guilt In Deadly Hit & Run That Launched Victim 70 Feet In The Air

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 4:00pmCategory: News

Ghetts entered a guilty plea today for causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in a devastating hit-and-run collision that occurred in October.

The 41-year-old British grime artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, appeared via videolink from Pentonville prison as he faced judges at London’s Old Bailey.

The Netflix Supacell star admitted to dangerous driving charges after his BMW struck Tamang on Redbridge Lane in Ilford during the late evening hours of October 18.

Prosecutors revealed disturbing details about the collision, describing how the impact launched Tamang approximately 60 to 70 feet into the air.

The force scattered the contents of the victim’s bag across the roadway as Ghett’s vehicle continued eastbound without stopping. Tamang, who was crossing the street after looking both ways, died two days later on October 20.

The court learned that Ghetts had consumed Hennessy and Coke around 9:30 P.M., roughly two hours before the fatal incident occurred at 11:33 P.M. Judge Mark Lucraft, KC, the Recorder of London, indicated that an inevitable custodial sentence awaits the performer.

Ghetts also pleaded guilty to additional dangerous driving charges that occurred both before and after the collision.

Police discovered his significantly damaged BMW at his Woodford residence the following morning, which was registered and insured in his name.

Tamang was an only child whose parents had sent him to the UK to pursue his education. The young man’s death has devastated his family, who described him as a dedicated student with a bright future ahead.

The rapper gained international recognition for his breakout role as the villain Krazy in Netflix’s#### series Supacell, which premiered in 2024.

His music career includes collaborations with major artists like Skepta, Stormzy and Ed Sheeran and his tracks have accumulated millions of streams on Spotify.

The rapper’s accolades include winning best male act at the 2021 Mobo Awards and receiving a Mercury Prize nomination. He performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2024 and received the Mobo Pioneer Award for his contributions to British Black culture.

Sentencing is scheduled for approximately February 12, with Ghetts remaining in custody until that date.

Cold Chillin’ Records Founder Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams Passes Away

By: Houston Williams Updated Dec 8, 2025 at 3:47pmCategory: News

Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams, the influential music executive who founded Cold Chillin’ Records and helped launch the pioneering Juice Crew collective, has died.

He was a pivotal force in Hip-Hop’s formative years, guiding a roster of artists who helped define the genre’s Golden Age, .

Williams, a Queens native, became a central figure in Hip-Hop during the 1980s. During this period, the music and culture began to carve out its identity and established itself as a commercial art form. Williams was for his business acumen, leadership and instinct for talent. He built Cold Chillin’ into one of the most important rap labels of its era.

His partnership with producer Marley Marl led to the rise of the Juice Crew, the groundbreaking collective that included Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, MC Shan, Roxanne Shanté, Biz Markie, Masta Ace, MC Debbie, Craig G, among others.

The crew helped elevate the sound of New York rap and pushed the boundaries lyricism, production and became the blueprint for the modern rap conglomerate.

Williams oversaw a string of influential releases that became foundational works in Hip-Hop. Big Daddy Kane’s Long Live the Kane and It’s a Big Daddy Thing showcased a new level of charisma and lyrical precision. Kool G Rap’s early albums introduced styles that would influence generations of MCs, laying groundwork for both technical flow and the gangsta subgenre. Biz Markie’s inventive approach expanded the soundscape of rap, while MC Shan’s “The Bridge” ignited one of the culture’s most iconic battles.

Despite the label’s creative identity, Williams was a business pioneer as well.

His distribution partnership with Warner Bros. Records marked a significant step in bringing Hip-Hop into the major-label system without sacrificing its authenticity. Cold Chillin’ Records demonstrated that rap could thrive on a national scale.

Williams avoided the public spotlight, but began doing interviews later in life.

Artists credited him with giving them opportunities at a time when the mainstream industry was not taking a lot of chances with Hip-Hop.

Williams’ legacy endures in the music he helped shape and the artists he propelled into history.

Cold Chillin’ remains synonymous with the golden era of Hip-Hop, and the Juice Crew continues to inspire rappers and producers around the world.

He leaves leaves behind a transformative footprint on Hip-Hop and his contributions helped set the stage for rap’s growth, evolution and impact.

Rest in peace to the visionary Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams.