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EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Granted Access To Draft Copies Of Cassie’s Memoir

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Exclusives

Diddy scored a limited courtroom win when a federal judge ruled that he could obtain prior drafts of an unpublished memoir believed to have been written by Cassie Ventura, a key witness expected to testify against him in his upcoming criminal trial.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied a motion to block the release of earlier versions of the manuscript that had already been turned over to the government, ordering that they be produced to Diddy’s legal team by April 25.

Diddy, who faces a sweeping federal indictment that includes sex trafficking and racketeering charges, has maintained his relationship with Ventura was consensual and disputes her claims of abuse.

His legal team argues the memoir contains inconsistencies that could help discredit her testimony.

Attorney Anna Estevao, representing Diddy, said the draft manuscript contradicts Ventura’s current statements and is crucial to the defense.

Ventura’s attorneys, backed by federal prosecutors, attempted to block the subpoena, arguing it was invasive and irrelevant. But the court sided partially with Diddy, allowing access only to the versions already in the government’s possession.

The judge denied Diddy’s attempt to get related materials, including diaries, notes, emails and financial records.

The case gained national attention after surveillance footage surfaced showing him physically assaulting Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway.

The video, released earlier this year, prompted widespread backlash and a public apology from Combs, who said, “I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now.”

A separate battle over the admissibility of the video is raging, with Diddy’s freedom in the hands of Judge Subramanian, who has yet to rule on the particularly damning piece of evidence.

Diddy’s criminal trial is set to begin May 5 in federal court.

Lil Wayne Speaks With Tony Hawk About How His Video Games Led To New Generation Of Skaters

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Lil Wayne recently recruited professional skateboarding legend Tony Hawk for a conversation about the upcoming reboot of his Tony Hawk Pro Skater (THPS) franchise video game.

During the latest episode of Weezy’s Young Money Radio podcast with Apple Music, Lil Wayne and Tony Hawk opened up about the lasting impact of the THPS franchise—and how the upcoming remake of THPS 3 + 4 is set to push that legacy even further.

In the process of the two reminiscing over a game that became a cultural shift, both Hawk and Wayne remarked on the relationship between the evolution of the game and growth of the skaters and gamers, who grew up playing THPS. Lil Wayne, a longtime fan of the series and a skater himself, couldn’t hide his excitement, especially when it came to playing the game with his kids.

“Shout out to my sons,” Lil Wayne said. “Y’all already know I’m gonna get a head start on y’all on this game. Y’all already know I’m ready for whatever. And they older now, so we could bet.”

Wayne also remarked on the fact that, for many people, the THPS games weren’t just fun, they were the first time skating made its way into living rooms and inspired real-life flips and grinds.

“People were landing tricks in the game before they could even try them in real life, like me,” Wayne admitted.

Hawk, who’s seen the franchise go from pipe dream to global phenomenon, revealed he never anticipated the level of influence the games would have.

“No, not at all,” Hawk said when asked if he foresaw the impact. “I hoped people would play it, maybe be inspired to skate. That would’ve been amazing. But that happened over and over and over.”

Hawk later revealed what really shocked him was how the wild, imaginative trick combos from the game, once thought as impossible, are now standard among elite skaters.

“That was just, we put that in there because it was fantastical,” Hawk said. “It was like, ‘this would be amazing, but you can’t do it in real life,’ Now they do that. You’re talking about Nyjah [Houston] and Shane O’Neal. Yuto [Watanabe]. They grew up thinking that stuff’s possible because they did it in a video game.”

Even Wayne could hardly believe what Hawk was saying as the conversation progressed from there. The Young Money mastermind, who has been skating for about a decade now, recently turned pro in 2023 after being sponsored by Thank Skateboards—and even he is still impressed by the level of skill skateboarders are honing at even younger ages, now.

“A 1260?” he exclaimed as Hawk described the real-life tricks now being pulled off by today’s skaters. “Come on, man, how could your body spin that many times in the air?” Wayne questioned rhetorically.

SZA Introduced Not Beauty After Months Of Low-Key Hype

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

SZA debuted her new vegan lip gloss line, Not Beauty, after quietly wearing the product since her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance with Kendrick Lamar in February.

The Grammy-winning singer has been discreetly showcasing her Not Beauty glosses for months, slipping the product into her public appearances without tipping off the public.

“Every time that you’ve ever seen me with any sort of color recently, I am 100 percent wearing Not Beauty lip gloss,” she told Vogue.

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The line launched with three shades: the soft pink “In the Flesh,” the berry-toned “Strawberry Jam” and a clear gloss named “Quartz.”

SZA said her favorite shades are the first two, which she’s been using to enhance her lips with what she calls a low-effort, high-impact finish.

“I love the look of my lips with some sort of blush or tint to them. Not too much, because my lips are big and I don’t like to leave them shapeless,” she said. “My lip combo requires minimal effort, maximum result, and high shine.”

SZA, born Solána Rowe, emphasized that Not Beauty isn’t just another celebrity cosmetics line trying to follow in the footsteps of Rihanna, Selena Gomez or Ariana Grande.

“Not Beauty wasn’t about me trying to enter the beauty market, it’s about me filling a need, it’s about me needing something that lasted as long as my show, as long as my conversation, as long as my date. There was nothing that existed that did that for me and also made me feel moisturized,” she said in a statement.

The cruelty-free, vegan glosses will be available at pop-up shops during her upcoming Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar, which begins Saturday in Minnesota.

SZA also revealed plans to grow the brand with lip stains, liners and creams in the future.

Prof Headlining Historic Red Rocks For First Time After Initially Saying “Hell No!” To The Idea

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

Prof is a seasoned performer at this point in his career. For more than 20 years, the triple threat (yes, he can sing and rap but can entertain the hell out of a crowd with his charisma) has been honing his craft at venues around the world, bringing a healthy mix of bravado, talent and a dash of irreverence to the stage.

But for as confident as Prof seems to be, his headlining show at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 26 has him a little shook. In fact, he tells AllHipHop he initially said “no” to the opportunity. AEG Presents Talent Buyer Adam Stroul first proposed the idea.

“I said, ‘Oh, hell no. I’m not ready,'” he admits. “I’m like, ‘No, no, not yet.’ And then I called up Wonka and I go, ‘Listen to this. This m########### thinks we should headline Red Rocks.’ And Wonka goes, ‘Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no way.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s crazy.’ Then I called my f###### tour manager and she said no so quickly and harsh that it hurt my f###### feelings. But Adam just kept on taking these steps. And then I was like, ‘F### it. Whatever. I’ll try this s###.'”

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Prof will have a couple of shows ahead of the Red Rocks date to warm up or, as he puts it, get more reps in. Even though Red Rocks is a dream destination for artists, he’s not “pinching” himself—it’s more than that.

“I’m more like slapping myself,” he says. “It’s like, ‘Get ready, wake the f### up.’  It’s the first show I’ve been nervous for in a very long time. We’re taking my stage production and doubling it or tripling it in size and complexity, too. I like to take my team who’s been loyal along with me, so we don’t know what the f### we’re doing. We’re leveling up so much. The stage production is so much bigger. There’s so many failure points. If it does fail, it’s just me on that stage.”

But, deep down, there’s a sense Prof knows he’s going to kill it. He adds, “When the music starts, there’s no coming back. I’m just ready to get going. I’m glad that we have other big shows leading up to it so we can work out the kinks and stuff. I’m trying a lot of risky stuff. I’ve made a dumb ass decision not to do the same thing. I’m doing all the risky s###.”

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Prof will have reinforcement from several special guests, including Danny Brown, That Mexican OT and JPEGMAFIA. He’s been working on the set for two to three months in hopes of delivering a memorable experience for his loyal Gampos. The magnitude of headlining a show at Red Rocks isn’t lost on Prof.

“I can remain grateful just because of how long it took,” he says. “If I had just started rapping a year ago and I was young, I’d probably be like, ‘Oh, this is mine. I’m owed this.’ But this has taken so long, and I’ve worked so hard. I’ve put blood, sweat, tears, sacrifice and all that stuff into this. It’s a different perspective, and I’m very grateful for it.”

Prof’s vision for a Red Rocks show was sparked around 2012, not long after Macklemore blew up with “Thrift Shop.” Macklemore happened to have a show at Red Rocks the same night Prof was in town, so he decided to go. As he watched the performance from backstage, he couldn’t help but wonder if that kind of platform would ever be in his future.

“This is when he was really popping, like straight off of The Heist or something like that,” he recalls. “I remember being like, ‘H########, this place is crazy.’ And the show was big. I remember being like, ‘I don’t know if I’ll get to this level.” Evidently, he did.

Prof’s latest album, Horse, arrived in 2023. He’ll be playing music from his entire catalog along with plenty of surprises. Doors open at 5 p.m. MT. Find tickets here.

Post Malone Drops Big News About His Next Album – It’s Coming Soon

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Post Malone has already stacked up “probably 35 songs” for his next album and says new music is coming “very, very soon” as he continues his country detour in Nashville.

The chart-topping artist confirmed to Billboard that he’s deep into work on his seventh studio project following the release of his 2024 country album F-1 Trillion.

He’s made two recent trips to Music City to lay down tracks and hinted that the upcoming record will carry the same country flavor.

“(I’ve) made probably 35 songs; it’s just a matter of which one’s rock and which one’s sock,” he told the outlet.

Malone, 29, said his band has already recorded some of the songs and praised their performance in the studio.

“They’re f###### killing it… I sit there and listen to these songs, and I usually hate listening to my music but listening to the band play, I get so excited,” he said. “We’ll have some music releasing very, very soon.”

The Texas native, known for genre-hopping between Hip-Hop, pop and rock, said working on F-1 Trillion helped him rediscover the joy of making music.

“I was like, ‘f### it, let’s go to Nashville. Let’s give it a go.’ I think finally bringing the fun back into what I was doing really showed on the record,” he said. “And I think a lot of folks had fun listening to it. And we’re going to attempt to do it again. I’m excited to keep going.”

Post Malone has not yet announced a release date for the new album.

Kendrick Lamar Mocks Drake Before Launching Into “Not Like Us” During GNX Tour Opening Night

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kendrick Lamar‘s Grand National Tour got underway on Saturday night (April 19) at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Shortly before he launched into his now-infamous diss track, “Not Like Us,” he mocked Drake’s “drop, drop, drop” lyrics as part of a pre-recorded skit. Of course, the sold-out crowd erupted into a collective roar as he sailed through the chart-topping track.

As with everything else, the moment was caught on video and spread quickly on social media, making Kendrick Lamar a trending Twitter topic.

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The Grand National Tour, which also features SZA, continues April 23 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas before it heads overseas in July. A set list from the Minneapolis show has already been shared online, revealing a staggering number of songs from both artists. They also teamed up to perform several of their collaborative tracks, including “All the Stars,” “Love,” “Luther” and “Gloria.”

Those hoping to hear “Not Like Us” early on in the concert are likely out of luck. He doesn’t perform it until nearly the very end of the performance. All in all, the set is comprised of more than 50 songs.

It’s been nearly a year since Kendrick Lamar and Drake started beefing. Since then, the former Top Dawg Entertainment artist has collected multiple Grammy Awards for “Not Like Us” and performed it during the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.

For Drake’s part, he decided to file a legal complaint against Universal Music Group—his label home for more than a decade—for allegedly promoting the defamatory track. Most recently, Drake and his legal team filed an amended complaint in which they accuse Lamar’s Super Bowl performance to “assassinate Drake’s character.”

In UMG’s response to the complaint, the company appeared to warn Drake about the possible ramifications of his actions while also suggesting his legal counsel was misleading him.

“Drake, unquestionably one of the world’s most accomplished artists and with whom we’ve enjoyed a 16-year successful relationship, is being misled by his legal representatives into taking one absurd legal step after another,” the company said in a statement. “Both the Texas and New York proceedings are an affront to all artists and creative expression. Should his legal representatives senselessly keep the New York lawsuit alive, we will demonstrate that all remaining claims are without merit.”

Lil King Drops Stinging, Insulting Diss At Finesse2Tymes

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Lil King aimed straight at his former mentor, Finesse2Tymes, in a newly surfaced diss track video in a studio surrounded by adults.

The 12-year-old Memphis rapper, also known as FNG King, appeared in a clip posted online performing on a remix of “They Can’t Stop The Hustle” by Taki Willis and T-Rell.

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In the video, Lil King raps, “say he got some motion but his ass a joke/I know he living with his mama/know that n#### broke,” with the adlib “2tymes” punctuating the verse.

The video comes after a year of public tension between the child rapper and Finesse2Tymes, who had once taken King under his wing.

Their relationship soured following a custody dispute that escalated into a physical altercation between Finesse2Tymes and Lil King’s guardian outside a Texas smoke shop in October 2023.

Lil King later accused the rapper of trying to mold him into someone he wasn’t.

“You came and got me for who I am, and then you’re gonna try to change me,” he said in a previous interview.

He also criticized Finesse2Tymes for airing their personal issues online, which he claimed risked Child Protective Services involvement with his family.

Finesse2Tymes, for his part, said he disciplined King for behavior he felt was inappropriate for his age, including cursing and gambling. The rapper said those issues contributed to the breakdown of their relationship.

The remix video has not been officially released but has already started circulating across social media platforms.

Megan Thee Stallion Goes Wild West With Southern Sass For New Music Drop

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion dropped the cover art for her upcoming single “Whenever” before her second headlining performance at Coachella on Easter Sunday (April 20), setting the stage for a new era steeped in cinematic flair and Southern swagger.

Her Coachella 2025 set last weekend.has already featured surprise appearances from Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét and Ciara.

Meg’s latest announcement, accompanied by her new artwork, once again polarized her fans.

The cover, styled like a retro Western film poster, features three versions of Megan in matching purple denim bikinis, strappy heels and custom cowboy hats stitched with an “M.”

The background is a surreal mash-up of oversized chess pieces, a vintage car and two sharply dressed fish-headed figures, blending spaghetti Western aesthetics with surrealist visuals.

Above the title, a tagline reads: “It’s whatever b**ch, it’s WHENEVER h*e!”

The promo also bills the release as “A Hot Girl Production Starring Megan Thee Stallion,” positioning the Houston rapper as the star and the creative force behind the project.

“Whenever” is confirmed to drop on April 25, 2025.

The announcement comes as Megan continues to build momentum for her third studio album, tentatively titled Act III, which is expected to be released later this year.

DJ Mustard, Coachella Crowd Take Two Dumps On Drake

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

DJ Mustard turned up the heat on Drake during his  Coachella set on Friday (April 18) by playing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” not once but twice, prompting the entire crowd to chant lyrics accusing the rapper of being a pedophile.

The moment will likely fuel Drake’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

After keeping things neutral during weekend one, Mustard made his stance loud and clear during his second Coachella appearance.

The Los Angeles producer, who crafted the Grammy-winning beat behind Lamar’s scathing diss track, ended his set with a direct jab at Drake, flipping one of Kendrick’s lines into a taunt of his own: “Why you suing like a b#### ain’t you tired?”

The crowd didn’t hold back either.

As “Not Like Us” blared through the speakers, thousands of voices echoed Kendrick’s verse, labeling Drake a pedophile, a lyric that’s central to the rapper’s lawsuit against UMG.

Mustard ran the track back for a second play to make matters worse for Drake.

The moment marked a sharp contrast from Mustard’s first weekend performance on April 11, where he avoided the controversy altogether.

That set focused on his catalog of hits and featured appearances from Ella Mai, Roddy Ricch, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, YG and Tyga. Songs like “Rack City,” “Boo’d Up,” and “Ballin’” took center stage, but “Not Like Us” was noticeably missing.

Mustard’s involvement in “Not Like Us” has been a career milestone. He spent months sending beats to Lamar before the track came together.

The final instrumental, crafted in about 30 minutes, was inspired by what Mustard imagined Dr. Dre might produce if paired with Lil Jon.

The beat’s aggressive rhythm and sharp percussion helped drive the song to massive success, including five Grammy wins at the 2025 ceremony, where it took home Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video.

Drake, meanwhile, has taken legal action against UMG, claiming the label promoted a song that falsely portrays him as a pedophile, resulting in threats and harassment.

His lawsuit alleges UMG used the song’s Super Bowl and Grammy exposure to damage his reputation before contract negotiations.

UMG has called the lawsuit “groundless” and accused Drake of trying to censor Hip-Hop battles through the courts.

Cardi B Promises “Messy” New Album

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Cardi B teased emotional chaos and romantic turbulence as the driving forces behind her upcoming sophomore album, expected in 2025, following multiple delays.

The Bronx-born rapper described the long-awaited follow-up to her Grammy-winning debut as unpredictable and emotionally layered.

“I feel like my album is messy,” Cardi B told Billboard. “It’s something that’s really not out right now. It’s unexpected. There’s things people are going to expect from me, and then there’s things that are not expected.”

The as-yet-untitled project is about 75% complete and is expected to feature at least 20 tracks—nearly double the number on her 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy.

Cardi B said the album reflects a journey through heartbreak, healing and rediscovery.

“There’s a lot of lover girl thing too—on my album,” she added. “It’s like I’ve been heartbroken, then I’m loving again, then I’m exploring again.”

Despite a turbulent 2024 that included the birth of her third child and a divorce filing, Cardi has remained focused on finishing the album.

She reportedly has around 100 unreleased tracks to choose from and plans to include both familiar collaborators and new voices.

Cardi’s recent singles “Like What (Freestyle)” and “Enough (Miami)” have kept her in the spotlight while fans wait for the whole project.

The album is expected to drop sometime in 2025.

Kanye West & Bianca Censori Rumors Fly After They’re Spotted Together In Spain

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Rumors

Kanye West and Bianca Censori were spotted in Spain together, sparking rumors of a recent reconciliation. In videos making the rounds on social media, the couple was seen meeting up for dinner at Indian fusion restaurant Cala d’Or in Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands, on Friday night (April 18).

It appears to mark a turning point in their marriage, after the Daily Mail reported their alleged split in February. The perceived breaking point seemed to come amid West’s latest Twitter spree in which he spouted his antisemitic beliefs and claimed to be a Nazi.

West married Censori, an Australian architect and Yeezy employee, in a private ceremony in December 2022, just weeks after finalizing his divorce from Kim Kardashian. Initially, there was uncertainty about the legal status of their union, as reports indicated the couple didn’t immediately obtain an official marriage certificate.

But by late 2023, documents surfaced suggesting they had secured a confidential marriage license in California. Their relationship quickly became a major topic of public fascination, with Censori making headlines for her X-rated fashion choices and prominent presence alongside West at high-profile events such as the Grammy Awards and international fashion weeks.

Despite their whirlwind romance and frequent public appearances, West and Censori’s marriage has faced significant scrutiny and challenges. Rumors of marital strife intensified following Censori’s controversial red carpet attire and West’s increasingly erratic social media activity.

West appeared to confirm their separation through lyrics in the WW3 album, expressing longing for Censori and referencing their troubled relationship. While there has been no official legal confirmation of a divorce, recent reports and West’s own music strongly suggest that the couple did split after two years of marriage, with both parties allegedly consulting divorce lawyers.

But if their reunion in Spain is any indication, their divorce may never come to fruition. Time will tell.

Lil Durk Presents New Argument & $1 Million In Cash To Get Out Of Jail Before Trial

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Lil Durk is asking a federal judge in Los Angeles to reconsider his pretrial detention, arguing that prosecutors misrepresented key evidence.

The embattled rapper is denying a rap verse and fan-made videos are proof he profited off a murder he’s accused of orchestrating.

The rapper has been behind bars since his October 2024 arrest on federal charges tied to a murder-for-hire plot targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo.

Prosecutors claim Durk financed a deadly ambush in Los Angeles that left Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pabb” Robinson, dead in August 2022.

Durk has pleaded not guilty.

Now, his legal team says the government misled the court during a December detention hearing by tying him to a music video he didn’t make and lyrics recorded months before the killing.

“It is unfair, misleading and just flat-out wrong for the government to suggest that Mr. Banks is responsible for these video/audio edits or that they evidence his purported commercialization of a murder that he supposedly ordered,” attorney Drew Findling said in a new court filing.

At the center of the dispute is the song “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy,” a track by Babyface Ray featuring Lil Durk.

Prosecutors argued the lyrics referenced the murder of Robinson and included audio from a news clip where Rondo screamed “no, no” after witnessing his cousin’s death.

But defense attorneys submitted an affidavit from the song’s producer, Justin Gibson, confirming the verse was recorded about seven months before the shooting.

Despite that, prosecutors told the court the lyrics were paired with news footage in a video allegedly showing Rondo’s reaction. That video, however, was not created or posted by Durk but rather by unaffiliated social media users, including accounts like \@otf_edit and \@mymixtapez.

“‘Wonderful Wayne’ has nothing to do with the shooting at issue in this case,” Findling said. “Rather than just concede this at the initial detention hearing, the government instead chose to speculate about an alternative theory of criminal liability connecting the videos to Mr. Banks.”

Durk’s lawyers say the government has not produced evidence that Durk directed or approved the videos. His team argues the clips were made by fan pages with no connection to him or his label, Only the Family, Inc.

Durk’s lawyers are now offering a bond package they say eliminates any risk if he’s released.

The proposal includes $900,000 in real estate equity, $1 million in cash from Alamo Records, $150,000 from a business associate, 24/7 private security, electronic monitoring and strict reporting requirements.

“Mr. Banks respectfully requests that the Court reconsider its previous detention order and permit his release secured by a robust bond package and subject to substantial conditions,” Findling added.

Durk is facing multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death and using a machine gun in a violent crime.

If convicted, he could face life in prison or possibly the death penalty.

Kash Doll Explains Origins Of Viral $20 Bill Nose-Picking Incident At NBA Game

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Kash Doll is falling back on her hometown heritage following a wave of backlash she has faced after going viral during her recent outing at an NBA game in Detroit.

During a recent interview with an Atlanta radio station, Kash Doll admitted she’s no stranger to public scrutiny, and that’s part of the reason why she says she shared the clip of herself wiping her nose with a $20 bill at the Detroit Pistons game. Since going viral for the unexpected moment that had fans and critics alike buzzing and sparked plenty of backlash, she’s says she’s not losing any sleep over it.

“You know anything come at me, I’m kind of ready for it,” Kash Doll said. “Like even when I’m viral for wiping my nose with a 20 and everybody’s mad. I don’t even care.”

Kash Doll went on to explain that the decision to use money wasn’t premeditated or part of a flex. It was more of a spontaneous reaction to the moment. According to Kash Doll, the gesture also ties into her hometown’s unique flair for flashy behavior.

“First off, this is Detroit culture,” she said. “We have an ice cam where you show jewelry. We have people that get on the camera and rip up $100 bills. In Detroit, our culture, it’s like, we stunt. That’s our thing.”

But she made it clear that her intent wasn’t to show off.

“I’m gonna be 100 percent honest with y’all,” she said. “I wasn’t doing it to stunt.”

She added that the moment was actually sparked by her NFL player boo Za’Darius Smith, who apparently told her she had some proverbial bats in the cave, prompting her to extract them.

“I literally switched purses and my boo said I had something right there on my nose,” she said. “And all I had in there was some money. And that’s the only thing I could do. And I did it.”

Even more telling, Kash Doll initially didn’t record the moment. It wasn’t until afterward that she realized the impact it might have.

“I did it and didn’t record it at first,” she explained. “Because it was genuine. But then I’m like, ‘Oh, this is kind of fly. Like, everybody be wiping their tears with f###### money. Let me just do this. Let me wipe my nose. This is different.'”

She eventually decided to post the clip, fully aware it might stir controversy.

“I did it, and I recorded it and put it up,” she said. “And it became a thing. And I’m like, ‘Ah, f### y’all.'”

Megan Thee Stallion Demands Court Sanctions Over Tory Lanez’s Disruptive Deposition Behavior

By: London JennnCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion asked a Los Angeles judge to hold Tory Lanez in contempt of court after he allegedly mocked her attorney and stalled a deposition with evasive answers during a civil defamation case tied to online harassment.

In a motion filed Wednesday (April 16), Megan’s legal team accused Lanez of “disruptive, inflammatory and inconsistent” conduct during a prison deposition related to her lawsuit against blogger Milagro Cooper.

“Mr. Peterson’s conduct during the deposition was so disruptive, inflammatory, and inconsistent with the basic norms of civil litigation that even his own counsel, who also represents the Defendant, Milagro Cooper, disavowed it. As a result of Mr. Peterson’s misconduct, the deposition had to be terminated shortly after it began,” Meg’s lawyer Daniel L. Humphrey explained.

The Texan rapper claims Cooper acted on Lanez’s behalf to spread falsehoods and deepfake pornography about her online.

According to court documents, Lanez allegedly pretended not to understand simple terms, such as “discuss” and “approve,” during questioning. He also took aim at Megan’s attorney’s appearance, calling her hair dye “distracting” and telling her to “bring a hairbrush” next time.

Megan’s lawyers argue that Lanez’s antics obstructed the deposition’s purpose and violated civil litigation norms.

The deposition was part of her ongoing case against Cooper. Megan says Tory Lanez used the blogger as a proxy to orchestrate a smear campaign while he was behind bars.

Lanez’s criminal appeal attorneys clarified they are not involved in the civil case and will not challenge the contempt motion.

Megan Thee Stallion Granted Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez

The deposition occurred under the shadow of a restraining order Megan obtained against Lanez, which remains in effect until 2030.

The order was granted due to what Megan described as continued harassment following the 2020 shooting that led to Lanez’s conviction.

Megan originally filed the defamation suit in October 2024. She accused Cooper of publishing false claims and manipulated content at Lanez’s direction.

In December, she amended the complaint to include new allegations that Lanez continued to coordinate online attacks through third parties even after his sentencing.

The lawsuit also references conversations between Lanez and his father about financially supporting Cooper’s efforts to discredit Megan online.

The court has yet to rule on whether Lanez will face penalties, which could include fines or other sanctions. 

Azealia Banks Regrets Donald Trump Vote—Brands His Presidency A “Mess”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Azealia Banks reversed course on her political stance Wednesday (April 16) after years of defending Donald Trump, admitting on X that voting for him was “a f###### mess” and calling his presidency an “absolute disaster.”

The “212′ hitmaker, known for her unfiltered commentary, didn’t hold back in a string of now-private posts.

“Ok I think it’s time everyone who voted for Trump admit that we made a f###### mess,” she wrote. Banks went on to describe Trump as “petty and vindictive,” adding, “Rightfully so, but not when the wellbeing and livelihood of billions of people – damn near the entire world lay in ur hands.”

Banks didn’t stop there. “Nobody on earth is afraid of crazy old white man anger,” she decalred. “Old white men need to reinvent the archetype because it’s too predictable. Like China is just DUNKING on everyone right now.”

The tweets came after Azealia Banks revealed she ultimately voted for Donald Trump, despite her endorsement of Harris shortly before election day.

Her political flip-flopping isn’t new. In 2016, Banks endorsed Trump despite calling him “evil like America.” She later walked that back after the Access Hollywood tape surfaced, saying, “I made a major mistake… Women’s rights are important.”

In 2024, she attended a Trump rally in Florida and praised his “transparency” while mocking President Joe Biden as “elder abuse.”

However, just before the election, she pivoted to Harris, citing Elon Musk as the reason. “He’s dangerous,” she wrote, calling the Tesla CEO “a liar, thief, and cheater.”

She later posted a photo of her ballot with the caption, “Lmao I lied, I voted for Trump yesterday.”

As of Thursday morning (April 17), Banks’ X account is now private, limiting her posts to approved followers only.

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Inside the Rules: What You Should Know About Doublelist’s Terms of Use

By: Staff WriterCategory: Uncategorized

I was intrigued when I heard about Doublelist. This platform, which launched in 2018, bills itself as a judgment-free space for adults to make casual encounters, date, or simply engage with an open-minded community.

Before making a dating decision in 2025, I decided to thoroughly examine the system first. I need to understand both the features of this site and the important details in its terms of use agreement.

Core Capabilities and User Experience

At its heart, Doublelist facilitates connections through personal ads and a messaging system. Users can post “live ads” searchable by location and interest, enabling them to connect with like-minded people in their area. A private messaging feature allows conversation between interested parties.

The site also fosters a broader community, not just one-on-one meetings. Users can share experiences in public forums, including popular threads where couples sex stories are shared and discussed. Open discussions promote connection while making all experiences feel ordinary and provide occasions for sharing personal stories, which appeal to multiple interests. Users can find additional group recommendations on the platform. So, whether you’re looking to date, hook up, or simply engage with a community, Doublelist offers tools to do so.

Subscription Plans

Users can access Doublelist free of charge, yet the platform uses upgraded features to motivate subscription purchases. User subscriptions, both monthly and annually, offer two features: they remove all advertisements from the site while also expanding daily conversation abilities and enabling more search tools. Subscribers who choose the “Hardcore” plan at $90 per year can enjoy unlimited messaging and browsing benefits.

Doublelist profits from both advertisement revenue and user subscription payments that grant better access to its platform. Upgrades on Doublelist offer value to its most involved users.

Target Demographic and Use Cases

Given the nature of the site, Doublelist tends to attract open-minded adults seeking casual relationships outside the norms of traditional dating. With an atmosphere of respect and non-judgment, many also use it to safely explore alternative lifestyles.

Doublelist’s tools enable several common use cases:

  1. Casual Dating and Hookups. The core use case focuses on no-strings-attached relationships. Doublelist provides a space for like-minded adults to initiate flings.
  2. Community Building. Beyond 1-on-1 meetings, group discussions let members share experiences and build a sense of community.
  3. Interest Exploration. Members use Doublelist’s filters to find and connect with others who share specific kinks/fetishes or obscure interests that mainstream sites don’t cater to.
  4. Anonymity. For those craving discretion about an alternative lifestyle or early exploration of their sexual identity, Doublelist allows a level of anonymity difficult to achieve elsewhere.

However, freedom comes with responsibility. As we’ll see next, users must agree to crucial terms and safety precautions.

Terms of Use Overview

As an unregulated platform without formal identity checks, Doublelist emphasizes personal responsibility in its terms of use. By outlining rules and restrictions, these terms establish standards of community conduct.

While dry legalese, understanding these terms helps inform your decision to join. Let’s walk through some key sections:

Eligibility and Age

Since sexual content features prominently, Doublelist restricts access only to adults over 18 (or the local age of majority). This protects minors, but also reduces the site’s legal liability for illicit relationships. Users affirm their legal capacity to agree by accepting the terms.

User Responsibility

Perhaps the crucial section, these terms underscore users’ complete responsibility for activity on the site. Doublelist conducts no criminal checks or identity verification, relying entirely on personal discretion. Therefore, the onus falls on individual members to exercise good judgment when interacting offline.

Content Ownership

Doublelist and its partners retain full ownership and commercial rights to the site material. Users receive the license to access content for personal (not public) use. This protects the business while restricting public sharing of images/text.

Prohibited Activities

The terms prohibit illegal services, underage material, or overtly abusive content. Account limitation or banning is at risk of violations. That also lends itself to enforcement challenges, which is why user-level vigilance is, of course, necessary.

Dispute Resolution

Jury trials are waived, and all civil disputes must enter individual arbitration. The purpose of this binding clause is to efficiently resolve the conflict out of court. It is also likely that it was included to limit the business’s legal exposure and to streamline any user disagreements.

Safety First – Personal Precautions

As emphasized repeatedly, Doublelist avoids any vetting, placing the onus on users themselves. The open nature that enables free expression also allows room for trouble. When meeting people in real life after connecting online, exercise reasonable caution:

  1. Insist on public get-togethers first before private meetings. Choose busy venues and tell a friend where you’ll be.
  2. Use common-sense precautions with strangers. Don’t share personal contact information or identifying details until you’ve developed more familiarity.
  3. Verify age when relevant, being attuned to signs of misrepresentation. Underage users sometimes falsify information to gain access.
  4. Discuss parameters, limitations, and expectations transparently beforehand. Different assumptions breed misunderstandings.
  5. Pay attention if conversations seem “off” or pushy. Don’t feel compelled to meet anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

While most Doublelist members undoubtedly have good intentions, it only takes one bad actor to cause real trouble. Stay sober, listen to your instincts, and don’t take unnecessary risks. If anything seems strange, cut off contact immediately.

When using Doublelist, users must never accept appearances at face value. Doublelist’s anonymous environment allows deception to occur, so users should verify information shared about others before becoming deeply involved.

Conclusion

Users of Doublelist can safely discover new social relationships and sensual encounters as their day ends. The ability to be open, which grants us our freedom, extends the need to take responsibility for ourselves.

When joining Doublelist, maintain awareness of what you are getting into by exercising caution with whom you communicate and protecting your privacy along with your interactions with other members. People should be vigilant about potential dangers, yet fully comprehend the boundaries set by the platform rules.

Yella Beezy Denied Bond Adjustment To Attend Son’s Football Games

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Yella Beezy will remain under house arrest for the foreseeable future. The rapper, who’s charged with capital murder for the killing of Dallas rapper Mo3, asked the judge for a bond adjustment to attend his son’s football games but was denied.

Beezy filed a petition in March seeking permission from the court to be able to leave the house to support his son, a measure he said would ensure “continued family engagement and stability.” Both sides were presented in court on Friday (April 18), where the judge ultimately decided to rule against Beezy’s request.

Yella Beezy (real name Markies Deandre Conway) was arrested and charged with capital murder in March in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Mo3. According to court documents, Beezy was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury on allegations that he hired Kewon Dontrell White to carry out the killing, which took place in broad daylight on Interstate 35E in Dallas.

Authorities say White chased Mo3 on foot after a car chase, shooting him multiple times as the rapper attempted to flee. The incident was captured on traffic cameras. A bystander was also injured but survived. White and another man, Devin Brown, have also been indicted in the case, with White already serving a federal prison sentence for a separate firearm offense.

Yella Beezy was initially held on a $2 million bond at the Dallas County Jail but was able to come up with $750,000 to post bail. 

The indictment doesn’t specify the motive for the alleged murder-for-hire plot. Beezy rose to prominence with his 2017 hit “That’s On Me” and has collaborated with major artists like Quavo, Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne. He has previously faced legal troubles, including dismissed charges of weapon possession, sexual assault and child endangerment.

White was recently captured on a jailhouse livestream boasting about coming home soon. Check it out above.

Wiz Khalifa Takes Credit For Getting Snoop Dogg’s Kids High Before Dad

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Wiz Khalifa said that he was the first person to get Snoop Dogg’s children high while filming their 2012 stoner comedy Mac & Devin Go to High School.

Promoting his new album Kush + Orange Juice 2, the Pittsburgh rapper sat down with DJ Whoo Kid and casually dropped the revelation.

“I did that to Snoop Dogg’s kids,” Khalifa said when asked about the moment.

DJ Whoo Kid responded, “Really?” to which Wiz Khalifa doubled down: “Yes. We were shooting High School, the movie and he was out of the trailer doing his part and he came back in the trailer and was like, ‘Y’all little m############ is high.'”

Wiz Khalifa didn’t specify which of Snoop’s four children he was referring to, but at the time of the film’s release in 2012, the rapper’s kids ranged in age from 12 to 17.

Cordé Broadus was 17, Cordell Broadus was 15, Julian Broadus was 13, and Cori Broadus was 12.

The film, a weed-fueled buddy comedy starring both rappers, became a cult favorite in the cannabis community. Though the movie was released in 2012, it was filmed before that, placing the children’s ages even younger during production.

“I thought they had already smoked though. I’m like, ‘These are Snoop’s kids. Of course, they smoke.’ They got high with me first.”

Snoop Dogg shares three children—Cordé, Cordell and Cori—with his longtime wife, Shante Broadus. His eldest son, Julian, was born from a previous relationship.

Wiz Khalifa’s new album Kush + Orange Juice 2 celebrates the 15th anniversary of his breakout 2010 mixtape.

The sequel features production from DJ Quik, Cardo and Juicy J, with guest appearances from Ty Dolla $ign and Problem.

Vybz Kartel Shares Glimpse Of His New Life With Florida Mansion Tour

By: London JennnCategory: News

Vybz Kartel has unveiled his new Florida mansion and a fresh start, showing off the upscale property in a new home tour.

The Dancehall heavyweight gave his followers a peek into his latest chapter on Tuesday (April 15). He shared a video of his new U.S. home, complete with soaring ceilings, a sleek pool and an outdoor space built for entertaining. His fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, was seen lounging comfortably in the clip.

He captioned the post, “[Sidem] chillin in our new home in the name of Jesus #family1st #GodistheGreatest.”

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Vybz Kartel Confirms Move To Florida

The new property marks a major step in his comeback after serving 13 years in prison. In a recent interview, Kartel confirmed he’s now based in Florida.

“I spent 13 years in prison, like seriously, that’s not a joke,” he explained. “I need to go out now and I’m working. Florida is good because it’s a hub, you can go to New York, you can go across the Atlantic, England, go west, you’re in LA. It’s a nice place to be geographically, where we can just move.”

He also made it clear he’s steering clear of trouble and distancing himself from his old stomping grounds in Jamaica.

“I am just staying out of trouble,” Kartel added. “I don’t want to be in nothing negative, never. So we stay away from that.”

This isn’t his first big real estate move since his release. Back in October, he purchased a sprawling mansion in Red Hills, St. Andrew, one of Jamaica’s most exclusive neighborhoods. He announced the purchase with the caption, “From Prison to Prosperity.”

Meanwhile, Vybz Kartel made his triumphant return to the U.S. stage with two back-to-back, sold-out concerts at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on April 10 and 11, 2025—his first U.S. performances in 20 years since regaining his American visa.

Each show reportedly drew around 19,000 fans, making Kartel the first dancehall artist to sell out Barclays Center twice in a row, a historic milestone for the genre.

Vybz Kartel’s performances featured surprise guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Spice, Shenseea and many more.

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The Industry Has Been Warned: Tracey Lee Goes All Out On “The Pivot”

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Music

Veteran MC Tracey Lee pulls no punches on his latest song, “The Pivot.”  The song is a fiery collaboration with producer The Mighty O. This hard-hitting track is a masterclass in raw Hip-Hop, which at times can be in short supply. Beats meet razor-sharp bars and Lee braces for a comeback.

Lee, a lawyer and graduate of Howard University, uses the mic like a weapon. He fights against industry politics, the Trump administration, and issues plaguing our communities. Speaking truth to power is alive and well.