Beauty in Hip-Hop has never been a one-size-fits-all conversation, so we know that all women in the culture are beautiful in their own way. In 2025, female rappers dominate charts, culture…and visuals, videos, red carpets, fashion and social media. Setting aside artistry in music, because they are the art. Their ability, influence – even streaming numbers – is theiraesthetic. We never tire of their face cards, presence and how their allure translates before our eyes/screens. From high-fashion editorial looks to natural, effortless appeal, these are the female rappers who stood out visually in 2025.
Please call it subjective and absolutely call it fun. Leave a comment after you see the whole list, because our multi-generation, multi-gender motley crew of opinions is just that…opinions!
Here’s our Top 10.
JT JT’s beauty is sharp and high-glam. He’s a model with bars. She has runway posture and a refined edge that feels editorial and expensive.
Lady London Lady London is elegant and intellectual. Her beauty feels grown, refined, and poetic—more wine bar than club section.
Monaleo Monaleo mixes nerdy-cute with confident sex appeal. Her intelligence and authenticity elevate her beauty beyond aesthetics.
GloRilla GloRilla’s appeal is authentic and grounded. Her smile, voice, and Memphis energy make her sexy in a real, relatable way.
Ice Spice Ice Spice has that effortless, “cool girl” allure. Soft-spoken but visually striking, her appeal lives in subtlety and natural charm.
Doja Cat Doja’s beauty is unconventional and fearless. She’s sexy because she’s unpredictable—part alien, part supermodel, all attitude.
Latto Latto blends southern swagger with polished glam. She’s sexy in a bossed-up way—confident, flirtatious, and fully in control.
Cardi B Cardi’s sexiness is loud, funny, and raw. She’s beautiful because she’s unapologetically herself—glam one minute, Bronx the next.
Doechii Doechii’s beauty is expressive and artistic. She switches personas with ease, making her sex appeal intellectual, edgy, and high-fashion.
Megan Thee Stallion Megan radiates grown-woman confidence. Athletic, statuesque, and playful, her appeal comes from body positivity mixed with sharp intelligence.
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Saweetie Saweetie is classic pretty with modern luxury. She gives West Coast sunshine, designer looks, and effortless femininity.
Kash Doll Kash Doll’s beauty and confidence shine through on social media and stage, embodying polished swagger and timeless rap glamour.
Little Simz Little Simz has understated, regal beauty. Her appeal comes from authenticity, artistry and emotional depth.
DreamDoll DreamDoll leans into classic video-vixen beauty but pairs it with confidence and media savvy. She can act a bit too.
Rico Nasty Rico’s sex appeal is punk, wild and confrontational. She’s beautiful because she rejects softness and turns aggression into style.
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Cardi B pushed back against online criticism over her relationship with Stefon Diggs after social media users questioned why the NFL star spent Christmas with his children instead of the rapper and their newborn.
In a video posted to X on Monday captioned “We need a reset,” Cardi B addressed the backlash head-on from bed, delivering a blunt message to her critics.
“Y’all need to calm down,” she said. “Y’all been dragging me for three or four days, and y’all been a little too mean. I can’t change s###. I can’t go back in time. I already had a baby. Y’all want me to put my baby back in my p####? You want me to leave my man and f### yours? What y’all want me to do? We can only go forward now.”
This could account for Cardi B’s aggravation, since she no doubt knew of the arrest before the public
The Bronx-born rapper gave birth to her first child with Diggs in November, though the couple has not yet announced the baby’s name. In the days leading up to Christmas, Cardi posted photos of her attempts to wrangle all four of her children for a holiday photo shoot.
She shares Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, and Blossom, 14 months, with estranged husband Offset, whom she filed to divorce in July 2024. The legal process is still ongoing.
Despite the online noise, Cardi said her focus is locked on her upcoming 35-date “Little Miss Drama Tour,” which supports her sophomore album, Am I the Drama? The tour kicks off on February 11.
“I’m gonna be away from my babies, away from my personal life, away from my home… I need my support system, my fans, to love me,” she said. “I want y’all to come to my tour and enjoy yourselves with me. Don’t be dragging me. That’s enough!”
She ended the video with a plea: “Leave me alone, though. Damn. Y’all scare me sometimes!”
Stefon Diggs was arrested on felony strangulation charges stemming from a December 2 incident, just one day after the Patriots beat the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
The 32-year-old wide receiver appeared in Dedham District Court through his attorney, Michael DiStefano, who called in remotely and asked the judge to seal the police report.
Diggs’ lawyer told the court his client made a financial offer to settle with the alleged victim.
“As we speak, they’re working to come to an agreement on that,” DiStefano said during Tuesday’s hearing. The judge said she’d consider the request and issue a ruling soon.
The Patriots released a statement backing their star player.
“Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon,” the team said. “We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary.”
The NFL star has been fighting multiple lawsuits over the past year. His ex-girlfriend, Mulan Hernandez, sued him for alleged assault, seeking between $250,000 and $1 million in damages. Hernandez claimed Diggs attacked her from behind during an altercation at his apartment.
Diggs fired back with his own lawsuit against Hernandez and another woman, Brianna “Brii” Mack.
He accused them of extortion, assault and trespassing. Court documents show Diggs claimed Hernandez punched him several times and damaged his expensive watch during the incident.
The legal drama got messier when social media influencer Christopher Blake Griffith made sexual assault allegations against Diggs online. Diggs sued Griffith for defamation in Maryland federal court, calling the claims “fabricated” and demanding damages for the damage to his reputation.
Now Diggs faces fresh criticism from fans of his girlfriend Cardi B. The rapper had to defend their relationship after fans dragged her for days about dating the NFL player.
Cardi posted a video on X on Monday telling fans to “calm down” about their relationship.
“Y’all need to calm down,” Cardi said in the video. “I can’t change sht. I can’t go back in time. I already had a baby. Y’all want me to put my baby back in my p####?”
Fans got upset after Diggs didn’t spend Christmas with Cardi and their newborn son. Instead, he posted photos of his other three children on Instagram Stories. The couple welcomed their baby boy on November 4, but Diggs has five other children with different women.
Cardi told fans she needs their support, not their criticism.
“I need my support system, my fans, to love me,” she said. “I want y’all to come to my tour and enjoy yourselves with me. Don’t be dragging me. That’s enough!”
The timing couldn’t be worse for Diggs and the Patriots. New England just won their first AFC East division title since 2019 and could secure a first-round playoff bye with a win over Miami this weekend.
Diggs is scheduled for arraignment on January 23, just two days before the AFC Championship game. His attorney asked the court to consider pushing the arraignment date to March, which would keep the legal drama away from the playoffs.
Missy Elliott gave $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, Patricia Elliott, during a community food drive at the Joe B. Fleming Building.
The donation was made through a partnership with Third Baptist Church to provide free meals to community members. Pastor Joseph Fleming said they were “passing out hope” through hot meals, a bike drive and mobile pantry services.
Patricia Elliott discussed her family’s past struggles and why giving back matters to them.
“Life is so short,” Patricia Elliott said. “You can be up today, and down tomorrow. But it doesn’t mean that you stay down, ’cause we were almost there, and that’s why it’s very sensitive to us that we give and we give back to the community.”
Missy Elliott’s hometown connection runs deep. Portsmouth honored her with Missy Elliott Boulevard in October 2022, renaming a portion of McLean Street after the Grammy-winning artist. The street dedication was part of the city’s Entertainment District development and recognized her global impact on music and culture.
The Virginia native has made history multiple times throughout her career. She became the first female rapper with six consecutive platinum studio albums and is the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Her philanthropy was recognized when Governor Glenn Youngkin declared October 17 Missy Elliott Day in 2022.
Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless will use the $50,000 donation to provide food, shelter and housing assistance for people in need. The nonprofit operates programs that give people safe places to sleep and help them get back on their feet.
Elliott’s giving extends beyond this latest donation. She has consistently supported Portsmouth families through rent assistance programs and holiday toy drives. Elliott’s recent philanthropic efforts include rent relief for families, $60,000 in toys for children, and the provision of shoes and socks for elementary students.
D4vd faces likely murder charges after a grand jury hearing evidence in the Celeste Rivas case will be asked to hand down an indictment, sources tell TMZ.
The 20-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has been under investigation since 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body was found in his Tesla in September. Private investigator Steve Fischer, hired by the owner of a Hollywood Hills home where D4vd lived, has uncovered key details about the timeline.
Fischer said the last date on which Celeste was shown as alive was January 2, 2025. Using surveillance videos and digital evidence, he tracked D4vd’s Tesla movements around the neighborhood starting in May.
“That car, starting in May, was parked in a few different spots around the neighborhood, and then finally, on July 29th, left in its final spot on Bluebird [Avenue],” Fischer said. “This happens to be right before, or the same day, they are leaving on a tour bus for D4vd’s tour.”
The Tesla was towed from the Hollywood Hills to an impound lot before Celeste’s remains were discovered on September 8, 2025 – the day after her 15th birthday. LAPD Captain Scot Williams said the girl had been “dead for at least several weeks.”
LAPD has clarified misinformation about the case.
Although my words have been misquoted by some, what I actually said about certain items found at the Doheny address was that they were “items you would expect to find on a farm rather than in a home in the Hollywood Hills.” One of those items was a Burn Cage incinerator,… pic.twitter.com/VlS2MHdb2G
— SF INVESTIGATES • STEVE FISCHER (@SF_investigates) December 16, 2025
The department confirmed Celeste’s body was not frozen when discovered and she had not been decapitated. Police also revealed they have evidence D4vd traveled to the Santa Barbara area during spring 2025, though the reason remains under investigation.
Prosecutor Beth Silverman has been questioning witnesses about why they didn’t call the police. D4vd’s day-to-day manager Robert Morgenroth testified for days before the grand jury. He told his lawyer that Silverman was “very pushy” about why he didn’t contact authorities, saying his job was to keep D4vd’s tour going.
Fischer believes toxicology reports will be crucial.
“They are probably relying on toxicology to better understand what happened, which means it could be an accidental overdose with a really bad decision made afterwards,” he said.
Celeste had been reported missing by her family three times in 2024. The cause of her death remains undetermined pending lab tests and toxicology results.
D4vd made changes to his Texas property ownership on September 23, transferring his Cypress home to his mother’s name two weeks after the body was found. His parents’ Houston-area home was also targeted in a fake swatting call on September 17.
The grand jury could hear more witnesses in February, meaning an indictment may not come quickly. Grand juries typically follow prosecutors’ recommendations since defendants have no right to present a defense.
No arrests have been made and no suspects have been officially named, though sources say authorities believe D4vd was involved in Celeste’s death.
Police say the driver lost control after a tire burst while the vehicle was speeding and trying to pass another car. Joshua was sitting in the back seat when the accident occurred. He suffered minor injuries and is now stable in a Nigerian hospital.
“I also spoke with his mother and prayed for her,” the president said. “She was deeply appreciative of the call. May God strengthen the families and grant repose to the souls of the departed.”
Sina Ghami worked as Joshua’s exercise rehabilitation coach for over 10 years. He co-founded Evolve Gym and had just posted photos from his trip to Nigeria on Instagram before the crash. Kevin “Latif” Ayodele served as Joshua’s personal trainer and longtime friend.
Joshua’s last social media post before the accident showed him playing table tennis with Latif. The video captured the two friends enjoying a friendly game together, making the loss even more heartbreaking.
The boxer was in Nigeria for personal reasons following his recent knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. Joshua dropped Paul in the sixth round of their highly anticipated fight at the Kaseya Center. The bout drew 33 million global viewers on Netflix and earned Joshua a reported $92 million payday.
Jake Paul posted his reaction to the news of the crash on social media.
“Life is much more important than boxing,” Paul said. “I am praying for the lost lives, AJ, and anyone impacted by today’s unfortunate accident.”
The crash investigation continues as authorities examine the exact circumstances that led to the tire burst and loss of control.
Boosie brought his legendary energy to LSU’s women’s basketball team Sunday, inspiring players through his special relationship with star guard Flau’jae Johnson. The Baton Rouge rapper has served as a father figure to Johnson since her birth, stepping up after her father Camoflauge was killed in 2003.
The 109-41 victory over Alabama State became a celebration of family bonds when Boosie sat courtside wearing purple to support his “niece.” Coach Kim Mulkey invited him into the locker room where he “took over” and led players in singing his hit “Set It Off.”
Sunday’s game showed that support in action. When Boosie appeared on the Jumbotron, he threw up a four, Johnson’s jersey number. After meeting Coach Mulkey, he told her, “I’m gonna be back, I gotta keep watching my niece.”
Mulkey described how players rushed to get their phones when Boosie entered the locker room. “They were sprinting to get their phones that we take up, and they all had their phones, and then he jumped up on the big couch-looking thing,” she said. “They started singing one of his songs.”
The song was “Set It Off,” which has become an unofficial anthem for LSU sporting events. Mulkey watched as Boosie energized the team with his presence.
“He took over the locker room, so yeah, that’s a memory,” Mulkey said. “That’s a memory for all of them.”
Boosie’s connection to Flau’jae Johnson runs deep. Her father, Jason “Camoflauge” Johnson, was a rising rapper from Savannah who was shot and killed on May 19, 2003, outside Pure Pain Records while walking with his toddler son. Flau’jae was born shortly after her father’s death, and Boosie stepped in as a protective uncle figure.
“Boosie was the one that came and looked after me,” Johnson has said about the rapper’s role in her life. “He knew Lil Boosie, Birdman, Jeezy. All of those rappers really looked out for me.”
The relationship has remained strong throughout Johnson’s rise to basketball stardom. Boosie regularly attends her games and refers to her as his niece, while she calls him uncle. Their bond represents how Hip-Hop community members support each other through tragedy and triumph.
Boosie’s influence on Johnson extends beyond basketball. She has spoken about how he taught her resilience after losing her father. Camoflauge was just 21 when he was gunned down in Savannah, leaving behind his infant daughter and a promising music career that included a Universal Records deal.
Johnson has channeled her father’s musical legacy into her own rap career while excelling on the basketball court. She helped LSU win its first national championship in women’s basketball and has a distribution deal with Roc Nation.
SZA dropped jaws and raised temperatures on Instagram after posting a wild holiday thirst trap in a fur bikini that barely covered anything.
The R&B queen served up a whole lotta skin with a side of winter vibes, rocking a fuzzy white thong and matching fur boots while strutting through the snow like it was her personal runway. No caption needed. The video did all the talking.
She turned around, gave the camera a full view of the goods, and walked off like she knew exactly what she was doing. Spoiler: she did.
It’s not the first time SZA has flexed her body confidence, but this one had men losing it in the comments. Thirst levels? Maxed out. One user wrote, “This video cured my seasonal depression.” Another said, “This video cured my seasonal depression.”
If you’re not familiar, SZA’s been on a hot streak lately. Her album SOS continues to dominate, and she has been nominated for nine Grammys, including Album of the Year. But this post? This was strictly for the culture.
No promo. No brand deal. Just cheeks.. Chocolate Snow bunny SZA is now a whole mood.
Iggy Azalea might’ve dipped from OnlyFans, but she’s still out here feeding the streets with that thick-as-hell body and this latest beach thirst trap?
Pure cheeks.
The Aussie rapper popped back up online after ghosting for weeks and dropped a backshot, waist-deep in the ocean, sun kissing her skin and that famous backside front and center.
Iggy Azalea stood tall, back straight, arms down, and that itty-bitty bikini bottom riding high on her hips. The water barely hit her knees, giving her thighs and calves room to flex while the ocean did its thing.
And the angle? Chef’s kiss. The camera caught every inch of that hourglass frame, from the tattoo peeking out on her hip to the braid trailing down her spine.
It was less of a beach pic and more of a “y’all forgot who I am?” reminder. She didn’t even drop a caption. She didn’t need to. That pic said everything.
The 40-year-old NBA legend was caught on camera warming up and taking practice swings while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played at the arena.
The incident reignited long-standing tensions between James and Trump supporters who have criticized the Lakers star for years over his political activism. Social media exploded with angry reactions from MAGA followers who called his behavior disrespectful.
“Comrade James is just showing his Chinese colors,” one user posted, referencing past controversies over James’ comments about China and Hong Kong protests.
Another wrote: “You are such a P0S. If you hate this country so much (the country that made you rich, BTW), then GET THE HELL OUT.”
Per usual, LeBron James is disrespecting the National Anthem.
The golf swing incident occurred before the Lakers’ 119-96 loss to Houston on Christmas Day. James scored 18 points in the defeat but admitted before the game he would rather be home with his family than playing on the holiday.
James has become obsessed with golf in recent months, frequently posting videos of himself on courses. He said in August that he was “addicted” to the sport, joining other NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Steph Curry who became avid golfers during their careers.
Curry even mocked LeBron James‘s swing at a celebrity tournament, calling it “rookie hazing” while saying James had “good bones” for the sport.
The Christmas Day controversy adds to James’ history of clashes with Trump supporters who view his activism as unpatriotic. Conservative critics have repeatedly told him to focus on basketball instead of politics, but James has maintained his right to speak out on social issues affecting his community.
In 2018, Fox News host Laura Ingraham told James to “shut up and dribble” after he criticized then-President Trump. James fired back, saying he would never “shut up and dribble” because he owed too much to his community.
James has been a frequent critic of Trump throughout the president’s political career. He called Trump’s rhetoric divisive and said the January 6 Capitol riots happened “because of him.” The NBA star also supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, posting a video that compared Trump’s language to historical violence.
Deion Sanders made his relationship with Karrueche Tran Instagram official Sunday, posting their first photo together and sending social media into a frenzy over their 21-year age gap.
Coach Prime shared a cozy snap on his Instagram Story, showing the 57-year-old football legend smiling as 36-year-old Tran snuggled up on his shoulder. The post came after months of dating rumors that started when Tran was spotted by Deion’s bedside during his health crisis earlier this year.
Fans had mixed reactions to the couple’s official debut. “Unc got him a young thang! Live it up!” one user posted on social media. Others questioned the significant age difference between the NFL Hall of Famer and the actress.
😍 Deion Sanders cozies up with Karrueche Tran in their first instagram pic together.
The relationship first drew public attention when Tran appeared in Deion Jr.’s YouTube vlog, showing Sanders at the hospital for treatment of blood clots. She was seen crying at his bedside during his bladder cancer surgery, providing emotional support during his health battle.
Tran has been a constant presence with the Sanders family ever since. She spent Christmas at Deion’s mansion, where his son, Shilo, jokingly called her “stepson” after she gave him a Fear of God ESSENTIALS outfit.
The couple confirmed their holiday together at the Browns vs. Steelers game on Sunday. “I got to spend some quality time with the Sanders family, and my family. We had a great Christmas together,” Tran said in an interview.
Sanders drove two hours to Prosper, Texas, to meet Tran’s parents during the holidays, shocking his son Shilo, who couldn’t believe his father made the long trip.
Tran previously said dating older men is “the way to go” when asked about the relationship rumors in September. The 21-year age gap has drawn comparisons to other Hollywood couples.
Kaliii has never been shy about speaking her truth, and last September, the rapper shared one of her most personal moments yet.
Taking to Instagram and TikTok, the rapper revealed that she decided to undergo her first-ever surgery, opening up about her choice to get a breast reduction and lift after years of internal debate. The video wasn’t dramatic or overly produced, it was raw, direct, and refreshingly honest, exactly the way fans have come to expect from her.
In the video, Kaliii explained that the choice didn’t happen overnight. She spoke candidly about going back and forth with herself, weighing comfort and confidence against years of simply “dealing with it.”
From constant back pain to the daily struggle of heavy bras, she shared how performing and styling for shows became increasingly uncomfortable. Kaliii also revealed that she’s allergic to boob tape, something she’s often had to rely on, leading to frequent reactions and added frustration.
Eventually, the decision became simple.
Kaliii wasn’t changing herself for anyone else. She was doing it for her.
What resonated most with fans wasn’t just the surgery announcement, but the transparency behind it. Kaliii made it clear that she wanted to bring her audience along for the journey, knowing how many women quietly deal with similar physical and emotional struggles.
“Can’t wait to see how it turns out and girl I’m right behind you!!” a follower commented.
“Do your thing baby! You’re bout to look so fab,” noted another admirer.
“If you don’t have big boobs or never had a child and had big boobs you will 6.766 never know the pain and insecurities it causes. Good for you MAMA,” wrote a third user.
The announcement aligned seamlessly with the softer, more intentional energy Kaliii has been stepping into. After navigating rapid success, motherhood, and the pressures of the industry, she’s become increasingly vocal about prioritizing her well-being over expectations.
This wasn’t about aesthetics or trends. It was about reclaiming comfort and control over her own body, something many women immediately related to.
Even months later, the video continues to resonate with fans because of its honesty. Kaliii didn’t frame the surgery as a “fix,” but as a form of self-respect, a choice rooted in long-term health and confidence.
It’s another reminder that her evolution isn’t just happening in the studio. It’s happening in real life, on her own terms, and without apology.
And for Kaliii, that kind of transparency is just as powerful as any hit record.
After a few unusually quiet days from the Queen, the rumor mill is churning. There’s new speculation that she is not resting or retreating but recalibrating. Rumors are out there saying Nicki Minaj is allegedly plotting a musical response that has nothing to do with politicians or MAGA.
There’s the potential remake of a Hip-Hop staple. The song in question is “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent. But Nicki is reportedly going to do a gender flip. Insiders/outsiders claim Nicki is considering a version tentatively titled “Many Women,” built around the idea that she believes women in the industry want to see her fall all the way off.
Wanting someone dethroned is not the same as wishing death. 50 had people literally trying to kill him. And that distinction matters. From where I am sitting, there is not a loud chorus of female rappers plotting her doom. They might not like her, butI am feeling a sense of indifference. If anything, the loudest voices come from fans, former fans and social media not other female rappers.
That said, perception is reality in Hip-Hop. People have dissed people for much less. If Nicki feels cornered, she will lash out. The irony is that the loudest real world pressure she faces right now has nothing to do with rap beef at all. The online petition calling for her deportation continues to gain signatures! The chances of that actually happening are slim, but the optics are messy. The petition is now at 58,206.
Suddenly, it is clearer why Nicki may feel surrounded and may get defensive. Whether “Many Women” ever materializes is still speculation.
As always, take this for what it is. A rumor. But in Hip-Hop, rumors have a funny way of turning into records. Stay tuned.
Seven kids got charged after they beat up a mom and her 9-year-old son near a Chicago school. The attack happened last month, but cops just announced the charges on Tuesday.
Corshawnda Hatter and her son were walking home from Orville Bright Elementary School when the group jumped them. The kids who did it were between 10 and 13 years old. They all got misdemeanor battery charges.
The whole thing started because of bullying at the school. Hatter said her son was getting picked on and she tried to handle it the right way. But instead of getting help, she and her kid got attacked.
“I can’t sleep because I wake up in the middle of the night with that vision in my head of my son calling my name to help him and I couldn’t do nothing for him,” Hatter said.
The attack was so bad that both Hatter and her son went to the hospital in serious condition. Hatter said the beating was so violent that she can’t have any more kids now. But something good came out of all this pain. Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama saw what happened and decided to help the family during Christmas.
“This the only family I have. It makes it real brighter. I love all of this, knowing that I have people behind my back supporting me,” Hatter said when she got the surprise.
The gift giveaway happened at Ceasefire headquarters in Calumet Park. Hatter brought both her kids – 10-year-old Devonlee and 6-year-old Devonye. The kids were so happy to get all the presents. Lil Zay Osama said he had to do something after seeing the video of the attack.
“Nobody, kids, no parents, nobody at all. That ain’t parents don’t deserve that type of treatment at all,” he said.
The rapper said he wants to keep helping the family even after Christmas. He’s part of the stop the violence movement in Chicago and thinks what happened to them was totally wrong. Meanwhile, the seven kids who did the attack got released from custody and have to go to counseling. Hatter thinks they should have gotten more time in juvenile detention.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was “deeply disturbed” by the video. He said the city is working with schools and police to make sure kids are safe walking to and from school.
The attack happened in the 10600 block of South Bensley Avenue around 3 P.M. Video of the beating went viral on social media and got shared thousands of times. Chicago Public Schools said they’re working with the mayor’s office and police to help the family. They also said they’re adding more support for students at the school.
Hatter said the whole experience has been traumatic for her family. But getting help from Lil Zay Osama and the community has made things a little better during the holidays.
Tyler Perry faces his second sexual assault lawsuit from a male accuser, as text messages between him and Mario Rodriguez show the plaintiff asking for financial help before filing the $77 million suit.
Rodriguez filed the sexual battery lawsuit last week, claiming Perry made unwanted advances and grabbed his penis. But text messages obtained by TMZ from August 31, 2024, show Rodriguez reaching out to Perry about health problems.
“Brother haven’t been feeling ok confused and lil nauseous I got blood work thinks its my teeth,” Rodriguez wrote to Perry. “I know it’s none of your business idk what do I know I promised you I would never ask you for anything, but if it is what I think it is, I don’t think I could do it on my own because I barely pay my bills scared af.”
The messages show Rodriguez was worried about his health and financial situation. He told Perry he was concerned about getting sepsis like his father and dying.
“I don’t want to get sepsis like my dad and pass away I don’t even wanna mention it because I don’t wanna make it real,” he wrote.
Rodriguez explained his dental problems in the messages.
“Feel sick most days never told anybody this but my mom and everybody is starting to notice my broke a 🦷. Don’t have insurance,” he said. He also mentioned his Beverly Hills dentist was “in prison for fraud.”
The messages continued with Rodriguez describing his symptoms.
“I’ve always been healthy but lately I’ve been waking up confused and dizzy and a bunch of stuff. I just can’t go to the doctor because I can’t even afford it. I don’t want anything. I just wanna be OK. Scared brother.”
Other messages from 2024 show Rodriguez thanking Perry and expressing love for him.
This marks the second sexual assault case against Tyler Perry from a male accuser. In June 2024, Derek Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit against Perry, claiming sexual harassment and assault. Dixon starred as Dale on BET’s “The Oval.”
He claimed Perry subjected him to escalating sexual harassment starting in 2020 when he quit his job to work on the show. Dixon alleged Perry groped him on multiple occasions and retaliated when he resisted the advances.
Dixon left “The Oval” in September 2024 and spoke publicly about his allegations in interviews. He described jumping out of bed during one alleged incident with Perry.
Perry’s attorney, Alex Spiro, called Rodriguez’s lawsuit “nothing but a 77 million dollar money grab scam.” Perry has denied all allegations in both cases.
The Rodriguez case centers on alleged incidents during the filming of “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” where Rodriguez had a small role. He claims Perry made unwanted sexual advances and physically assaulted him.
Both accusers worked on Perry’s productions before filing their lawsuits. The cases raise questions about workplace conduct in Perry’s entertainment empire.
Perry built his career creating the Madea character and producing films and TV shows through his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. He has become one of the most successful Black entertainers in Hollywood.
The text messages could play a key role in Rodriguez’s case as Perry’s legal team argues they show financial motivation behind the lawsuit.
Gunna locked in three major African festival dates after his North American tour brought in nearly $15 million. The Atlanta rapper hits Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg between December and January.
Gunna’s Wun World Tour proved rap can still pack venues despite industry concerns about the genre’s commercial appeal. His 18 North American shows sold roughly 200,000 tickets and grossed close to $15 million.
Lagos gets him first tonight (December 29) at the Detty December Festival. Cape Town’s Milk & Cookies Festival booked him for January 3. Johannesburg’s Milk & Cookies Festival closes out his African run on January 10.
These African dates mark a big step for Gunna in connecting with fans across the continent. The rapper’s been building momentum since his plea deal in the YSL RICO case created tension with Young Thug.
Live Nation also reported strong European demand for Gunna’s upcoming shows. All but two European dates already sold out. Rolling Loud Australia books him for March 7 and 8.
Eight European cities follow the Australian dates. These three shows test whether Gunna can build a global fanbase beyond North America.
His latest album, The Last Wun, hit streaming platforms in August and has racked up 600 million Spotify streams.
Doja Cat shocked fans when she put her microphone in her mouth during a concert in Seoul, South Korea, earlier this month.
The rapper was performing “Jealous Type” when she wrapped her lips around the microphone head. Video of the moment spread across social media within hours.
Fans at the Seoul venue gasped when they saw what happened. The clip shows Doja holding the mic close to her face before putting it in her mouth.
The microphone moment happened in the middle of her set. Doja continued performing, usually after the brief stunt.
This isn’t the first time Doja has done something unexpected during her “Tour Ma Vie” shows. She performed in Thailand earlier this month, wearing a pink wig with white powder on her nose during “Demons.”
The “Tour Ma Vie” trek supports her latest album Vie, which dropped in September. Doja said the album explores “love, sex, romance, pain, and wonder within a relationship.”
She chose the title Vie as a nod to “La Vie en Rose” and tied it to romance themes throughout the project. The singer called it an “adventurous” entry in her catalog. Doja’s concerts have become known for wild theatrical moments. Fans never know what she’ll do next on stage.
The “Tour Ma Vie” world tour continues through 2026. Shows are scheduled across multiple continents before wrapping up in North America next December.
Fans on social media had mixed reactions to the Seoul incident. Some called it artistic expression, while others questioned if it was safe.
The Seoul concert was part of the Asian leg of her world tour. Doja has been performing across different countries for months.
Beyoncé became a billionaire in 2025 through her music empire and strategic investments, joining an elite group of music-industry billionaires, according to Forbes.
The 44-year-old superstar built her fortune primarily through her music catalog and touring revenue. Her “Cowboy Carter Tour” generated over $400 million in ticket sales and $50 million in merchandise sales.
The tour featured 32 shows across nine stadiums in America and Europe, requiring 350 crew members and 100 semi-trucks of equipment.
Beyoncé earned $148 million in 2025 before taxes, making her the third-highest paid musician globally.
Her earnings came from touring, music catalog royalties, and sponsorship deals, including a $50 million payment for a Netflix halftime show and $10 million from Levi’s commercials.
The singer founded Parkwood Entertainment in 2010 to control every aspect of her career. This company manages her music, documentaries, and concerts while fronting production costs to capture higher profit margins.
Her “Renaissance World Tour” in 2023 grossed nearly $600 million, and her concert film grossed $44 million worldwide. Beyoncé diversified her wealth through several confirmed business ventures.
She launched Cécred, a haircare line, in February 2024.
Her whiskey brand, SirDavis, created in partnership with LVMH’s Moët Hennessy, retails for $89 per bottle. The whiskey honors her great-grandfather, Davis Hogue, who was a moonshiner during Prohibition.
Her husband, Jay-Z, remains the world’s wealthiest musician, with a $2.5 billion fortune as of 2025. This makes the Carter family one of the most financially powerful couples in entertainment, with combined assets exceeding $3.5 billion.
Beyoncé joins only four other musicians who have achieved billionaire status: Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna. Her business empire extends beyond music into luxury goods, spirits, and beauty products.
The singer previously operated Ivy Park, a clothing line with Adidas that was discontinued in 2024.
Her current focus remains on touring and her trilogy of genre-spanning albums, with Renaissance and Cowboy Carter representing the first two installments.
Wireless carriers advertise massive discounts on new iPhones, but a former cell phone carrier employee says the math isn’t mathing. After working at both Verizon and T-Mobile, Greg (@gregxr.y) argues that buying directly from Apple (via its trade-in program), even with lower trade-in values, results in a lower total cost, immediate equity, and no network restrictions.
“The phones are slightly more expensive at carriers than at Apple,” he said. “At T-Mobile, at Verizon—I don’t know exactly what AT&T is—let’s say an iPhone 17 at those carriers would be $830. You buy the phone directly from Apple, it’s $799. It’s about $30 more expensive to buy the phone at a carrier than directly from Apple.”
“You’ve probably seen something online or on a commercial that says ‘Get $1,000 off’ or ‘Get the iPhone 17 on us’ or ‘Get the 17 Pro $1,000 off’ … There’s some stipulations with that,” he explained. “The money they’re giving you is a monthly installment credit that is rolled out to you over either a 24-month period if you’re with T-Mobile or a 36-month period if you’re with Verizon, AT&T, or some of these other smaller carriers.”
He went on to break it down.
“Let’s say you walk into T-Mobile and buy a $1,000 iPhone, and the rep says, ‘We’ll give you $1,000 off.” When you walk out of that store, you do not walk out with a paid-off phone,” he noted. “That phone is not paid off, even though they tell you, ‘This phone is free’ or ‘$1,000 off.’ No—you still owe the full balance until 36 months. You have to stay with the carrier for the full installment term to get the full promotional credit.”
Greg explained that there was another “trick.” He said that oftentimes, “the requirement is that you have to be on a certain tier of a plan to get the certain promotional credit. So the more credit that you want, you have to go up in the service or the plan that you’re on.”
The Peanut Gallery Weighs in on Alleged Mobile Carrier iPhone Scam
Not everyone was a believer in Greg’s message. “It’s not a scam. You just keep the phone for 36 months,” one top comment noted. “Some people like their carrier, and don’t mind keeping a phone for 3 years.”
This isn’t actually the point Greg is making, which is that you could’ve had the same deal on the phone (paying the remainder outright, or on a payment plan) without being tethered to a carrier.
One woman made an interesting point: “Verizon unlocks their phones automatically after 60 days, even if it’s not paid off.”
This requires some verification.
According to Verizon itself, this is largely for postpaid (standard monthly) accounts. But, and there is always a “but,” there is a critical set of catches. First of all, while this is true, your phone must not be reported lost, stolen, or flagged for fraud in those 60 days.
The bigger issue is that just because it is unlocked does not mean you can stop paying for it without consequences. If you stop making payments on the device, the company will flag the device’s unique ID (IMEI) and put it on a blacklist. Once it reaches its blacklist, the phone will be blocked from working on any major US network, even if it is technically “unlocked.” This is essentially the case for prepaid accounts as well.
So, you can’t just move the phone to T-Mobile, AT&T, or Mint, etc.
The Math on ‘Eating Your Savings’ Using Verizon’s Plans
A little research shows how this works. New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get an iPhone 16 Pro or up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 lineup when they trade in any qualified phone. But if they upgraded from the Welcome plan to Ultimate to qualify for the deal, they’ll end up paying $900 extra over 36 months, or nearly the full “discount.”
Plan Tier
Monthly Cost (1 line)
Difference vs. Welcome
36-Month Cost Difference
Welcome
$65
—
—
Plus
$80
+$15/mo
+$540
Ultimate
$90
+$25/mo
+$900
He also noted that many carrier phones are SIM-locked to the carrier, meaning they will only work on that company’s network. However, he added, “When you buy the phone directly from Apple the right way, you get it completely unlocked. It’ll say ‘No SIM restrictions.’ You can use the same phone on any network.”
The Apple Trade-In Difference
Greg then provided the other side in upgrading directly with Apple.
“When you buy from Apple, you pay $20–30 less on the phone’s total cost,” he said, which doesn’t seem like much initially. “If you use Apple’s trade-in program—no, they don’t give you $800–1,000 for your phone. They may only give you $300–500, maybe $500 if you have the latest phone.”
But this is the key: “You get that credit all upfront. Let’s say you walk into Apple, buy a $1,000 phone, and trade in your old one for $500. Now, when you walk out of that Apple Store, you owe $500 … From the moment you walk out the store, you owe $500. Your balance is now down $500. You get the credit upfront, and your phone can be used on any network. … You don’t have to go and trade in your phones and get new brand brand-new ones when you go to a different network.”
Let’s Punch in Some Numbers
For educational purposes, let’s look at some graphs.
The trade-in values are lower with Apple, but it is relative. As Greg noted, the carrier trade-in “value” is conditional on staying for 24–36 months and is usually tied to a premium plan. Apple’s $300–670 is real, immediate, no-strings cash.
Your phone
Estimatedtrade-in value
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Up to $670
iPhone 16 Pro
Up to $550
iPhone 16 Plus
Up to $450
iPhone 16
Up to $420
AllHipHop reached out to Greg for more information via a TikTok comment and to Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T via email. This story will be updated if any party responds.
