Oklahoma City native and multi-hyphenate artist J French returns with his latest single and video “Able,” a bold statement of perseverance, clarity, and purpose. The record reflects French’s journey of self-mastery and faith, themes that continue to define his music and creative direction.
“‘Able’ came from a place of clarity,” says French. “I wanted to create something that reminded people that everything they need to win is already inside them. The song and video show what happens when you stop doubting yourself and start moving with purpose.”
The song and visual was directed by J French, and features musician Demetrius Shipp Sr. a legendary producer and engineer, that is known for his work on 2Pac’s “Toss It Up” and numerous hits for B2K, Omarion, Bobby Brown, Teddy Riley, and early Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul records. He’s also the father of Demetrius Shipp Jr, who portrayed Tupac Shakur in the film, All Eyez on Me.
The visual mirrors the tone of the record with grounded, clean, and cinematic storytelling, capturing French’s message that resilience and belief are daily choices that define true strength.
Some might know French, for his previous single “Solo,” which became an NBA arena favorite and the official closing track of the league’s YouTube series Pass the Rock, which highlights rising basketball talent and the culture surrounding the game.
With “Able,” J French continues to evolve as an artist committed to music with meaning. “It is not about being perfect. It is about showing up and being ready in mind, body, and spirit. That is what makes you able.”
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About J French J French is a musician and creative visionary from Oklahoma City whose work bridges music, art, and culture. A GRAMMY family lineage and lifelong dedication to craft inform his sound and storytelling. Through his art, he continues to champion purpose, unity, and self-belief
While this couple was celebrating their anniversary at a bar in Broken Bow, Okla., a strange patron tries to ruin their night.
TikTok user Brittany (@simply.brittany0) explains that she was excited to visit Broken Bow with her husband to celebrate their anniversary. During their stay at a lodge, they visited a bar to have some espresso martinis. Brittany noticed a man standing behind their husband and immediately get bad vibes from him.
“So I was sipping on my espresso martini and [the stranger] goes, ‘Just two or three more of those and she’ll be ready to go,’ and like nudged my husband,” Brittany said. “And I just stopped and said ‘Honestly, you’re making us very uncomfortable. There’s a seat open on the bar you can go sit over there.”
He continued to make odd comments and Brittany once again told him to leave. “I usually tell my husband to handle these kinds of things but I kind of just snapped and I love him for that,” Brittany says.
Arkansas Man Heckles Couple At Bar
Apparently, the bartender had been watching the whole situation. She goes up to Caitlin and tells her that she’s glad she told him something. This strange patron comes to this bar all the time and is actually not allowed to drink liquor there.
According to the bartender, this isn’t the first time he has been weird to people there and that he harasses the bartenders all the time as well.
“I just wanted to make that video and encourage other women to speak up when other people are making you uncomfortable. It is OK to speak up and tell whoever, ‘You are making me uncomfortable, please get away from me.’”
Unfortunately, Bar Harassment Is Common
Harassment at bars happens often and it needs to be taken seriously. Asserting strong and clear boundaries with people you feel are threatening you is important.
A 2014 study in Toronto, Canada, found that sexual harassment is actually rampant at bars. “Out of more than 1,000 incidents that were recorded, about 25 percent involved some sort of unwanted sexual behavior. Ninety percent of those involved men harassing women,” the study found.
Harassment can include anything from lewd remarks, like this guy at the bar, to unwanted physical touch.
Viewers Weigh in on Heckler’s Behavior
“They need to ban him,” says one comment.
“Why is he allowed in there if he continues to do it?” asks another.
“Proud of you I am the same way when I am with my husband. Good for you !!” states a different person.
Caitlin’s video has 741 comments and 105,900 views. All Hip Hop has reached out to Caitlin for comment via TikTok message and comment.
Drake and Universal Music Group have been ordered into mediation by a federal appeals court as the legal battle over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track continues to escalate.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit scheduled a three-hour telephonic mediation for December 19 at 10:30 A.M. ET.
Chief Circuit Mediator Kathleen M. Scanlon will oversee the session. Both sides must come prepared to discuss the legal strength of their positions, potential settlement options and whether any issues can be narrowed or clarified.
The mediation follows Drake‘s January 2025 defamation lawsuit against UMG, which claims the label knowingly promoted Lamar’s viral hit “Not Like Us,” a track that accuses the rapper of pedophilia. Though the lyrics came from Kendrick Lamar, Drake’s lawsuit targets UMG, not the Compton artist himself.
UMG distributes music for both artists, Drake through Republic Records and Lamar via Interscope, making the dispute even more tangled.
A federal judge dismissed the case on October 9, ruling that Lamar’s lyrics were protected opinion, not factual assertions. The judge cited the nature of Hip-Hop rivalries, where exaggerated and inflammatory language is often used and rarely taken literally by listeners.
Drake appealed the dismissal on October 29, arguing that UMG acted with “actual malice” by promoting the song and its visuals, despite knowing the accusations were false.
His legal team also claimed UMG had a financial motive to support Lamar, especially since Drake’s contract with the label had reportedly expired without renewal.
The appeal also alleges that UMG’s involvement in the song’s rollout, including its artwork and music video, contributed to threats against Drake’s family and incidents at his home.
The lawsuit argues that UMG helped engineer the track’s viral success, prioritizing profits over safety and truth.
UMG has denied all wrongdoing, stating the lawsuit is an attempt to suppress free artistic expression.
The company maintains that the lyrics fall within the genre’s long-standing tradition of lyrical combat. If no agreement is reached during mediation, the case will return to the appeals process for a formal ruling.
Post Malone will take the spotlight at AT&T Stadium when the Dallas Cowboys face the Kansas City Chiefs on November 27, headlining the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day halftime show with a performance tied to the league’s annual Red Kettle Kickoff.
The Texas native and lifelong Cowboys supporter shared his excitement, saying, “I’m from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It’s a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”
His set will unfold during the primetime game in Arlington, marking a full-circle moment for the chart-topping artist.
Eminem Taps Jack White For Lions Vs. Packers Halftime
Meanwhile, Jack White will bring his signature Detroit sound to Ford Field as the Lions host the Green Bay Packers. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee teased his appearance with a video of a blue vinyl pressing, hinting at a custom performance.
The show will be executive-produced by fellow Detroit legend Eminem and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, marking the first halftime show under Eminem’s new production role.
The final game in the Thanksgiving triple-header will feature Lil Jon performing at M&T Bank Stadium as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals.
Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, known for her role in “Hamilton,” will deliver the national anthem ahead of kickoff, according to a statement from the Ravens.
White’s halftime slot also marks a new chapter for the Lions’ holiday tradition, adding a hometown hero to the mix with Eminem’s creative direction behind the scenes.
The 50-year-old musician’s return to Detroit’s biggest football stage adds a personal layer to the long-running Thanksgiving matchup.
Post Malone has made no secret of his Cowboys loyalty, often seen repping the team.
In his announcement video, he wore a Cowboys jacket and drove a semi-truck into Dallas, declaring, “Bigger is always better.”
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Day slate kicks off November 27 with all three performances scheduled during halftime of each respective game.
Cardi B pushed back hard after Offset posted a cryptic message on Instagram suggesting her newborn son with NFL star Stefon Diggs might be his.
The Bronx rapper didn’t hold back, calling out her estranged husband’s behavior as harassment and accusing him of stirring up drama for attention. The drama kicked off when Offset posted “My kid lol” on his Instagram Stories shortly after news broke that Cardi had given birth to a baby boy with Offset.
The post quickly ignited speculation and backlash, prompting Cardi to unload on X (formerly Twitter) in a string of now-deleted posts.
“Y’all be thinking it’s so funny and it’s not. It’s been over a year and I’m still being harassed and threatened to the point that I feel like my life in danger. It’s all fun and games until it’s too late,” she wrote.
She followed up with another post: “Mf’ers do anything for attention and it could get real nasty with just one upload. Leave me TF alone.” Cardi later expanded on the situation during a Spaces chat, venting her frustration over what she described as ongoing harassment.
“I’m really tired of getting harassed, and when I get harassed privately and I ignore, that’s when I start getting harassed publicly,” she said. “I have every single receipt. If you wanna keep sending f**king blogs to harass me – like, I can’t take it anymore.”
The couple’s relationship has been rocky for years, marked by public breakups and reconciliations. Cardi filed for divorce in August 2024, marking the second time she’s taken legal steps to end their nearly seven-year marriage.
Since then, she has accused Offset of being largely absent from their children’s lives and claimed that she foots most of the bills for their three kids.
The latest exchange adds another layer to their ongoing split, which continues to play out both online and in court. Cardi gave birth to her fourth child earlier this month.
6ix9ine faced another terrifying ordeal Sunday night when four armed intruders stormed his Florida residence, holding his 60-year-old mother captive while ransacking the property for money and vehicle keys.
The rapper was not present during the invasion, instead broadcasting live with content creator Jack Doherty when the crime unfolded at his Palm Beach County home.
According to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a home invasion robbery in progress.
Upon arrival, they discovered that four masked gunmen, wielding handguns, had entered the residence and physically restrained the rapper’s mother outside while accomplices searched inside.
According to TMZ, the suspects demanded cash and car keys during their search of the property before fleeing the scene, possibly in a vehicle, before law enforcement arrived. A K-9 unit conducted a thorough search but was unable to locate the perpetrators.
This latest incident adds to a pattern of violence that has followed the controversial artist since he cooperated with federal prosecutors in 2019.
During the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods trial, 6ix9ine provided testimony against former associates, earning him widespread condemnation in Hip-Hop circles and the label of informant. His decision to testify resulted in a reduced sentence of two years in prison, but it also made him a target for retaliation.
The rapper has faced multiple incidents since his release, including a brutal assault at a Florida gym in March 2023, where various attackers cornered and beat him.
Security footage from that gym incident showed two men entering the facility before the attack, which left 6ix9ine hospitalized. The assault was widely viewed as retribution for his cooperation with authorities against the Nine Trey organization.
The rapper’s legal troubles have continued mounting in recent years. He was placed back on house arrest in September 2025 after pleading guilty to assault charges stemming from a Florida mall altercation.
Earlier this year, federal agents raided his mansion, reportedly seizing weapons and narcotics.
Doherty, who was with 6ix9ine during the livestream when the home invasion occurred, was arrested Saturday morning on drug possession and other charges in Miami.
Blueface stirred fresh controversy during a recent episode of his “20v1” dating show by comparing a contestant’s appearance to his son with Chrisean Rock, prompting a furious and deeply personal backlash from the child’s mother.
The Los Angeles rapper dismissed a woman on the show with a blunt swipe. “I’m going to swipe left, you kind of look like my son,” he said. “They gonna know what I’m talking about.”
The offhand remark didn’t sit well with Rock, who unleashed a scathing response on Instagram, accusing Blueface of disrespecting their child and wishing death upon him in a chilling rant.
“You know, I can’t wait when me and my son and I just go visit your grave one day,” she said. “That’s what you’re trying to do right now. While we’re living our lives, separate from the chaos, your b####ass wants to kill us. You know you gon’ die first before us, right? That day’s coming…can’t wait to see that tombstone.”
Rock continued, accusing Blueface of publicly humiliating their son and reigniting online mockery.
“The whole world clowning my kid, right?” she said. “But you know who started it, who broke the ice with that? You. His father, bro. And you’re still at it. You’re at a 20v1 talking about your precious baby. Who let you out of jail? For real, who let you out? You’re not safe out here playing like that, yo. Over my dead body, yo. You ain’t safe out here.”
The tension between the two has been simmering since Blueface’s release from jail. In addition to warring with Chrisean Rock, he has been feuding with Jaidyn Alexis, the mother of his other two children.
People are up in arms about Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger’s size, which is pretty much the size of a slider at this point. This Texas customer shows viewers her order.
While in the car with her husband, TikTok user @framedinfaith unveils the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger they just bought. The couple is perplexed by the size of the burger insisting that it was larger before.
“You guys, since when did the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers become, like, literally juniors, for, like, little tiny babies,” says @framedinfaith. Their husband then notes that he could eat the whole burger in two bites, or one if he’s hungry. The video has 268,000 views and over 10,000 likes.
Are Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers Smaller Now?
Is it true? Are the burgers made smaller now? It’s unclear if Wendy’s burgers are actually smaller now, as the company has not released any formal news stating that they changed the patty size. However, tons of folks online share the sentiments of @framedinfaith and her husband.
This other customer found that their burger from Wendy’s appeared smaller than usual. Similarly, this other customer complained about the size of the Jr Bacon Cheeseburger and said they think Wendy’s changed its portion sizes.
While it was dismissed, Wendy’s (and McDonald’s) did have a class action lawsuit filed against them for the size of their burgers. Plaintiffs argued that the burgers looked significantly bigger and better on the advertisements than in real life.
According to Wendy’s, this is because burgers are photographed with just the burger’s outer layer being cooked. When the meat is fully cooked, it shrinks about 20%.
However, shrinkflation is a real thing and companies are hopping on it like a dance trend. Shrinkflation is when an item stays the same (or goes up) in price, but the quantity in the package decreases. Think of a half-empty bag of chips being sold at the same price as when it was completely full.
Customers have also accused Wendy’s of shrinkflation with its crispy chicken sandwich.
Viewers Weigh in on Wendy’s Shrinkflation Accusations
Folks in @framedinfaith’s video comments agree that the burger looks too small, others say that’s just the way it is.
“That’s not even Jr., that’s Bacon Cheeseburger the 3rd,” says one comment.
“It’s crazy. If you steal from a corporation it’s criminal, but when they steal from you it’s civil. The system is rigged against us,” states a different comment.
“They ripped the bacon in half and served it as two strips,” notes another.
All Hip Hop has reached out to Wendy’s for comment via email and to @framedinfaith for comment via TikTok message and comment.
Tupac endured troubling early sexual experiences with a family member and a close friend of his mother, according to a new biography that sheds light on the late rapper’s complicated relationship with intimacy and identity.
In Only God Can Judge Me, journalist Jeff Pearlman compiles interviews from over 600 people to explore the formative years of Tupac Shakur, revealing disturbing details that contrast sharply with the public image of a confident Hip-Hop sex symbol.
The Daily Mail reports Pearlman writes that Tupac’s first sexual experience happened at age 14 with a cousin.
“Although he would later become a Hip-Hop sex symbol, Tupac’s earliest sexual experiences were dark ones,” Pearlman states. “According to conversations he had with a close classmate, and confirmed by his sister, Tupac’s first sexual dalliance had come at age 14, when he had intercourse with a cousin. The girl was also a teenager, and it only happened one time.”
His sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur confirmed the account and questioned why anyone would expect her brother to speak publicly about such a traumatic memory. “Would you talk about it?” she asked. “Would you be bragging?”
Tupac’s second encounter, according to the biography, came soon after with a friend of his mother, Afeni Shakur, a former Black Panther. The experience left him emotionally disoriented.
He later told girlfriend Simi Cruise, “The next day I thought I was in love with my mom’s friend. And she ignored me. She was a woman, I was a boy. That changed my way of thinking about sex. It wasn’t love. It was just sex.”
These early encounters occurred during a time when Tupac struggled socially and romantically.
“At Dunbar [High School], Tupac had faced a steady string of rejections. Girls simply didn’t take an interest in him,” Pearlman writes. “He was short, poor, funny looking, and shabbily attired. A nice guy. And it ate him up. For all the outer-leaning swagger, with the opposite sex Tupac felt like a loser. He knew he had game, only nobody wanted to play it.”
That changed when he enrolled at the Baltimore School for the Arts at 14. Pearlman describes the school as a place where romantic experimentation was common.
“Not sex, but drunk and/or high party make-outs. One girl one weekend. Another a different weekend,” Pearlman notes.
There, Tupac developed his first meaningful relationship with Mary Baldridge, a 15-year-old ballerina. The two exchanged letters filled with affection and sexual tension. In one dated February 1, 1988, Tupac wrote, “I think of u! I love u! I am so sore!”
Later that month, he expressed mixed feelings about becoming physically intimate. “I’m so preoccupied with thoughts of making love… I don’t think we should do it yet! I changed my mind, we should do it!” he wrote. After they became intimate, he followed up with, “I can’t wait to make love 2 U again. I just wanted to tell you how much I love you!”
Baldridge eventually learned that Tupac had been unfaithful during their relationship, but she still reflected on their time together fondly. “Still,” she told Pearlman, “the memories are special.”
Pearlman connects the rapper’s troubled early sexual history to his later legal difficulties and complex relationships with women.
In 1994, the Hip-Hop star was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse against Ayanna Jackson and sentenced to up to four and a half years in prison, though he served only nine months while maintaining his innocence.
Speaking to NPR, Pearlman emphasized how the rapper’s upbringing contributed to his struggles with intimate relationships.
“It’s heartbreaking,” Pearlman said of the rapper’s experiences with women. “He was 14 years old when he had his first sexual experience, and it was with a cousin. When he was 15 years old he had his second sexual experience and it was with an adult friend of his mother.”
T.I. revealed he is reigniting his podcast platform with a fresh episode of expediTIously, marking his return after a noticeable absence from hosting one of the more popular platforms.
The Atlanta businessman posted a clip on IG announcing his renewed focus on cultural commentary and thought-provoking dialogue.
“expediTIously will be back in full swing and it’s due to all of the overwhelming requests and everybody calling, DMing me, stopping me in the streets, saying how much they want it. But more importantly, because I want some s### that I can watch and be entertained,” T.I. said.
T.I. teased the relaunch of the show by announcing an interview coming on Tuesday (November 18) with a “true commensurate legend of his craft.”
That tone sets the stage for a deeper look into the systemic issues that shaped the 1980s drug epidemic, as told by one of its most infamous figures.
T.I. had previously taken a break from the show but kept fans somewhat satisfied with a steady stream of archived content, recently posting classic interviews with Freeway Rick Ross about the crack era and Master P on entrepreneurship.
The expediTIously brand remains active across platforms such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastOne. On YouTube alone, the channel has garnered over 608,000 subscribers, posting both full-length episodes and shorter highlight reels.
Beyond audio, the podcast maintains a visible presence on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, along with merchandise that expands the brand’s reach.
The show reflects T.I.’s shift from rapper and actor to a media personality, embracing long-form conversations as a way to engage with complex issues.
With the November 11 episode now live, T.I. appears ready to keep the momentum going as he re-establishes expediTIously as a space for unfiltered discussions and cultural insight.
Ryan Coogler confirmed during a live panel that Black Panther 3 will be his next film, marking his official return to Wakanda while Marvel continues to honor Chadwick Boseman‘s legacy with a posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders Film event at the Directors Guild of America, Ryan Coogler broke the news while discussing his upcoming projects with Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr. When asked directly about the third installment of the franchise, Coogler didn’t dodge the question.
“If it was anybody but you, I would say, ‘I can neither confirm or deny,’” Coogler said. “But we’re working on it hard. Yeah, it’s the next movie.”
The announcement comes as Marvel Studios continues to navigate the future of the Black Panther series following the 2020 death of Boseman, who portrayed T’Challa.
Boseman died at age 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer, which progressed from Stage 3 to Stage 4. His family disclosed his diagnosis only after his passing, revealing that very few people knew about his condition during his final years of acting.
Marvel opted not to recast T’Challa, instead shifting the story’s focus to other characters. In 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Letitia Wright’s Shuri stepped into the role of the new Black Panther, continuing her brother’s legacy in the narrative.
Coogler has also hinted at expanding the Wakandan universe with new talent. Denzel Washington revealed in a 2024 interview that Coogler was “writing a part for me” in the third film.
Coogler later confirmed the collaboration, saying, “As long as he’s interested, it’s going to happen.”
The Black Panther franchise has generated over $1.3 billion globally and earned critical acclaim. The 2018 film became the first superhero movie nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and won three Academy Awards.
As Marvel gears up for the next chapter, Boseman will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20, 2025.
The ceremony will be held at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard, with Coogler and Viola Davis expected to be in attendance. Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept the honor on his behalf.
Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, said, “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world.”
Boseman’s career included standout portrayals of Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get On Up and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. His final role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earned him a posthumous Academy Award nomination.
While Marvel has not released casting or production dates for Black Panther 3, Coogler’s confirmation indicates the project is actively moving forward.
Donald Trump confirmed his long-promised $2,000 tariff dividend checks won’t arrive this holiday season but will instead roll out in 2026, aligning with the midterm elections and drawing scrutiny over both timing and legality.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One over the weekend, Trump said the payments would be delayed until next year, citing tariff revenues as the funding source.
“It will be next year,” Trump said, according to the New York Post. “The tariffs allow us to give a dividend. We’re going to do a dividend, and we’re also going to be reducing debt.”
The announcement dashed hopes among Americans who had anticipated financial relief ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
Instead, the checks are now expected to land during a politically sensitive window—just as the 2026 midterms heat up.
The Truth Social post that introduced the plan on November 9 painted a rosy economic picture and promised widespread payouts.
However, the plan faces serious legal and logistical hurdles.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on Sunday morning (November 16) that the proposal would require congressional approval. “We will see,” Bessent said. “We need legislation for that.”
Adding to the uncertainty, the Supreme Court is now reviewing whether Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs is constitutional. That legal challenge could dismantle the entire foundation of the dividend scheme, which depends entirely on revenue from imported goods.
Trump acknowledged the risk during his Air Force One remarks, admitting he would “have to do something else” if the high court strikes down his tariff authority.
Unlike the COVID-era stimulus checks, which were funded through federal borrowing, Trump’s plan banks solely on tariff income.
Critics have questioned whether that revenue stream can realistically support $2,000 payments to most Americans while also reducing the national debt.
The timing of the checks—set to arrive just as voters head to the polls—has drawn attention from political analysts who see the move as a calculated effort to sway public opinion during a critical election cycle.
This Miami dancer’s storytime is a reminder to all about strip club etiquette. After a customer refused to pay up, Caitlin moved on. Did the customer have a right to be upset?
TikTok user Caitlin (@caitlinsometimescherry) tells us about a night on the job and three different customer interactions. The first customer was an elderly man that the club’s host manager had asked Caitlin to rush into work for.
“The guy ends up being a total dud,” Caitlin says. After she told the customer that lap dances are three for $100, the man complained that it’s too much money. Caitlin decides to not waste any further time and leaves this customer.
Miami Strip Club Dancer Rejects a ‘Regular’
The next customer is described by Caitlin as a man in about his mid 30s. Caitlin had noticed that several dancers had been stopping by this guy’s table and leaving after just a few minutes.
“When you see customers calling girls over and sending them away, it’s usually because they’re not spending and no girl is staying and sitting or girls are asking for money and the guy’s saying no and the girl is leaving. So immediately I was like I feel like this guy is [expletive],” Caitlin explains.
Caitlin ends up at that guy’s table and they say that he immediately started touching her thighs without having given her any money.
“In strip club world, you don’t let these guys touch or do anything for free, like that’s the whole point,” Caitlin explains. Caitlin takes his hand and pulls it off of her and the guy complains about the fact that he can’t touch her.
They keep chatting and Caitlin asks him if he wants a dance or a room. They guy says he’s not ready for that right now. Caitlin then asks the man if he can take care of her for sitting next to him and keeping him company. It’s not clear if he ended up giving them the money or not, but generally, she says the vibe was off because the guy couldn’t keep up a conversation.
Dancers in strip clubs have the right to refuse harassment and unwanted touch according to the organization, Strippers United, just like any other person.
Customer Tries to Get Revenge
Eventually, Caitlin explains to the customer she needs to leave because her manager is directing her to another area of the club. The customer rudely accuses her of lying, but Caitlin ignores him and proceeds to greet another group of customers.
Caitlin later sees the man approach one of her managers on the floor. The manager later tells to Caitlin that the customer asked the manager to make Caitlin leave. The customer, who is Black, accuses Caitlin of racism and complains that she asked for money and wouldn’t let him touch her.
The host manager explained to the guy that the dancers are independent contractors and can do whatever they want on the floor and that pretty much he can’t get Caitlin in trouble.
“Me getting up and walking away got me $5,200 of profit last night, so I don’t really think it was a loss,” says Caitlin towards the end of the video.
This is considered a very good night in dancing. The amount of money dancers make can vary on several factors like the city you are in, how well known the club is and even the weather. However, earnings typically range from $400 to $5,000 a night according to Nakase Law Firm.
Viewers React to the Customer’s Complaint
Viewers are on Caitlin’s side and are unsure why the man is surprised by Caitlin’s ask for money.
“’She was asking for money,’ like that isn’t the entire point of the job,” says one viewer.
“Because why would you work for free,” says another.
“Like, babe, is it his first time in a club??? Time is money and if you’re not tipping I’m moving along. They’re so dumb,” says a different person.
“Fellas, if your bank account is in the red, just stay home and watch Netflix, because the minute you walk in the club your wallet is on a time clock,” suggest another.
All Hip Hop has reached out to Caitlin for comment via TikTok comment and message.
Max B lit up the Bronx with a high-energy performance Sunday night (November 16) at Salsa Con Fuego, celebrating his release from prison after serving 16 years for a 2006 robbery-turned-homicide in New Jersey.
The Harlem rapper hit the stage for one of the first times since his 2009 conviction, delivering live renditions of fan favorites like “I Gotta Habit” and “Sexy Love” to a packed crowd.
The welcome home event, promoted as “an unforgettable night in the Bronx,” featured a stacked DJ lineup including DJ Funk Flex, Spazo, Smoove Ski and Get On Up, with Hollywood Butta hosting the night.
Max B was originally sentenced to 75 years for his role in the deadly robbery. That conviction was overturned, and in 2016, he accepted a plea deal that cut his sentence to 20 years. He was officially released on November 9.
Beyond the stage, Max B wasted no time getting back to music. Just hours after his release, French Montana shared footage of the two in the studio. “WORKING ON THE GDAY. COKE WAVE 3 LOADING ⏳” he wrote on social media, hinting at the next installment of their “Coke Wave” mixtape series.
Additional clips following his release show Max B in the booth with engineers, checking levels and vibing to beats as he reconnected with longtime collaborator French Montana.
The pair were also seen in the studio with producer Harry Fraud, fueling speculation that new music is on the way.
The demand for Max B’s return is already proving strong. His January 18 show at Brooklyn Paramount sold out in less than a day, prompting organizers to add a second date on January 17.
Tory Lanez added another legal setback to his growing list after a judge found him in contempt of court for refusing to answer basic questions during a November 14 deposition tied to Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz.
The deposition unraveled quickly when Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, refused to cooperate.
According to legal journalist Meghann Cuniff, the judge fined Lanez $20,000 and ruled that the jury in Megan’s lawsuit will be informed that Lanez cut the deposition short and declined to answer questions.
The three questions Lanez refused to answer were straightforward: “(1) How he first came to know Defendant [Milagro] Cooper; (2) Whether Mr. Peterson communicated with Defendant Cooper; and (3) Whether he sent Ms. Cooper Instagram direct messages or text messages.”
Tory Lanez and his lawyer have been held in contempt of court after Lanez refused to answer questions in a deposition in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit against Milagro Gramz.
He's to pay $20,000, and jury in Megan's trial will be told he refused to answer questions. pic.twitter.com/Ahx5ySR0hR
When warned by the court that his refusal could lead to additional penalties, Lanez responded, “got jail for 10 years right now. You can do whatever you’d like to do.”
Lanez’s conduct during a second deposition in April was described as combative and chaotic.
He challenged the authority of Megan’s legal team, asked for definitions of common words, and even questioned which “Megan Pete” was being referenced, instructing his attorney to “search how many Megan Petes there are globally.”
The court session ended after just 44 minutes.
This contempt ruling comes just days after a California appeals court upheld Lanez’s conviction in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. On November 12, the court affirmed the jury’s decision and his 10-year prison sentence, stating there was “more than sufficient” evidence that Lanez caused “great bodily injury” to the rapper.
Lanez is currently serving his sentence and remains entangled in multiple legal matters stemming from the 2020 incident and its aftermath.
Michael Jackson moonwalked into music history again as “Thriller” surged back into the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10, making him the first artist to notch Top 10 hits in six different decades.
The Halloween-fueled return of the 1982 classic, which jumped from No. 32 to No. 10, pushed the late Michael Jackson past crooner Andy Williams, who held a five-decade Top 10 streak before his death in 2012. According to Luminate, “Thriller” racked up 14 million streams this past week alone.
Originally peaking at No. 4 more than 40 years ago, “Thriller” has proven to be more than a seasonal favorite; it’s a generational anthem. This latest chart entry marks Jackson’s 30th Top 10 hit on the Hot 100, a list that includes 13 No. 1 singles. His solo Top 10 journey began in November 1971 with “Got to Be There.”
Before this week, Jackson’s most recent Top 10 showing came in 2018 when he was featured on Drake’s “Don’t Matter to Me.”
The renewed spotlight on Jackson’s catalog arrives as buzz builds around Michael, the upcoming biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua. The film, slated to hit theaters April 24, 2026, promises to explore the life, rise and legacy of the man known as the King of Pop.
According to the film’s official synopsis, it “explores the global superstar’s journey to becoming the King of Pop, offering an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential and trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
Jackson’s posthumous chart milestone not only cements his enduring influence but also sets a new benchmark in pop music history.
A superfan who became a viral face of Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance and a symbol of pure joy for thousands saw her life come to a devastating end.
Dallas native Sydney Hardeman died by suicide on November 8. Her younger brother, Jay Hardeman, confirmed her death to the New York Poston Saturday (November 15).
The 25-year-old flight instructor shot to internet fame after Netflix’s 2019 documentary Homecoming captured her stunned expression during Beyoncé’s historic set.
Her wide-eyed reaction, immortalized on screen, quickly spread across social media.
“I was expecting to see myself because I remember the cameraman being in my face the whole time, but I was so happy to be shown because it means Beyoncé knows my face exists,” she told BuzzFeed. “I’m surprised that it blew up, but I knew once Netflix accounts retweeted it, it would catch attention quickly.”
Sydney’s love for Beyoncé started when she was 13 and became a defining part of her identity. In high school, she won first place in a talent show with a full Beyoncé tribute, complete with choreography and backup dancers.
She also played varsity basketball all four years and was named to the prom queen court at what her brother described as the largest high school in Texas.
At St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, she studied criminal justice while excelling on the basketball court, setting a school record for most three-pointers in a single game.
After graduating magna c## laude, she earned a full scholarship to United Aviate Academy and became a certified flight instructor.
“She was so determined and nice and welcoming and happy,” Jay said. “And she never missed a Beyoncé album or tour.”
The viral moment that made her a recognizable face worldwide didn’t happen by chance. Determined to see Beyoncé live, Sydney convinced her mom to let her attend Coachella, then traveled from Texas to California with her brother and best friend.
Once the gates opened, she sprinted half a mile to the main stage and held her spot for 12 hours in the heat.
“I took off running through the gates. Her main stage was a half of mile from the entrance so it was a long run and it was hot outside,” she said in a 2020 interview with The Story of Texas project.
She first saw herself in Homecoming while watching in her dorm room at 2 A.M. Her mother, Jamie Hardeman, told TMZ that Sydney screamed with excitement when she spotted herself on screen.
The moment led to a wave of media attention, including interviews with Oprah Magazine and appearances on EBC Network. Her tweet of the clip racked up thousands of likes and shares.
Outside of her Beyoncé fandom, Sydney had a wide range of interests.
“She loved to fly and travel and meet new people,” Jay said. “She liked to play guitar and piano … she did have a very musical aspect to her.”
She was engaged and planning an April wedding at the time of her death. Her family said she had struggled emotionally after her grandfather’s passing and had canceled therapy appointments they encouraged her to attend.
Her mother offered a message to young people who looked up to Sydney: “You guys are young, and you are excited, you guys haven’t gotten to the good part. Lean on your village, Sydney had a huge village … sometimes you just need to be vulnerable to the people around you so they can help you. Parents are here to support you. It’s OK to be down, it’s normal, you haven’t gotten to the good part yet. Please keep going.”
Jamie added, “She never meant to leave you. She loved all of you. In her name, make sure you guys are OK and find the support when you need it.”
Nicki Minaj is set to join U.S. officials at the United Nations this week to address the brutal targeting of Christians in Nigeria, a cause that’s drawn her into the orbit of Donald Trump and his allies.
The Grammy-nominated rapper will appear alongside U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz at a high-level conference on Tuesday in New York, where speakers will spotlight the mass killings, abductions and destruction of Christian communities across Nigeria.
Waltz, a Trump-appointed diplomat, organized the event with help from Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz, who will also deliver remarks.
“Ambassador, I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know. The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose,” Nicki Minaj said.
Ambassador, I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know.
The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose. 🎀 https://t.co/Mdh0nBWwm1
The gathering will bring together diplomats, faith leaders and celebrity advocates to raise awareness and push for international action. Topics include the U.S. response to religious violence in Nigeria and the growing number of mass atrocities targeting Christians.
Waltz publicly thanked Minaj for lending her voice to the cause and invited her to speak on issues related to religious liberty.
“Nicki Minaj is not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice. I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria, and I look forward to standing with her as we discuss the steps the President and his administration are taking to end the persecution of our Christian brothers and sisters,” Waltz said.
.@NICKIMINAJ is not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.
I'm grateful she's leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria, and I… https://t.co/LOLrU1PZye
The Queens-born rapper has faced intense scrutiny after reposting Trump’s statement labeling Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” and claiming “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria.”
Trump’s statement, which Nicki Minaj shared with her own message, said, “Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.” Minaj added, “Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.”
Her post ignited backlash from Nigerian users who accused her of spreading a distorted view of the country’s internal conflicts.
Critics argued the violence stems from a mix of terrorism, land disputes and organized crime—not solely religious persecution.
Still, the numbers are staggering.
According to recent reports, more than 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in 2025 alone. That’s an average of 32 people per day. Another 7,899 have been abducted, often for ransom or forced conversion.
Since 2009, roughly 125,000 Christians have been killed and over 19,000 churches destroyed.
Despite the controversy, Minaj has held firm on her stance. The U.N. event marks a rare moment where pop culture, politics and global human rights collide on an international stage.
Could Max B and Nas be cooking something? The “Wave God” is free and has the streets on fire. Rumor has it…he just inked a deal with Mass Appeal. Harlem meets Queensbridge! Allegedly! This could be a match made in heaven, but some are saying it is already in jeopardy.
IF…if he signed with the label, it has been rumored that Nas, the Mass Appeal team and Max could be off in terms of their talks. Allegedly, the two have had a few miscommunications — or no communication at all. The streets say Max may have ghosted the legend!
Max is a legend too, for different reasons.
Max just came home after nearly 17 years, so if the man may need a little time to breathe! Nobody can fault him for that. But this is Nas! Other people have brought up Jim Jones’s name. As you know, Jim has had a lot to say about Nas and respective careers. You might recall Jim saying he’s got a “better catalog” than Esco. So, is this deal some kind of quiet chess move from Nas?
But then we gonna have to determine if it is even real.
The gossipers are saying Max B’s upcoming tracks will feature Dave East, another Mass Appeal artist that is close with Jim Jones. But, East recently linked up with Max! So, we all talked about that and thought there may be friction between Dave East and JJ. We see no evidence.
But, it seems like Max wants full independence and why wouldn’t he? He’s been down for nearly 20 years.
Despite the rumors, one thing’s for sure: Max B’s influence on New York culture is still massive. The flip-flops, the jewels, the wavy talk … that’s him! He was Harlem’s smooth outlaw! The melodic hustler!
Jonathan Hay is pushing back against The Notorious B.I.G. Estate, claiming its countersuit misrepresents the timeline of his collaboration with the late rapper’s brand and its key figure, Biggie’s son CJ Wallace, while also reinforcing his allegations involving Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In a statement sent to AllHipHop, The Beverly Hills Agency, which represents Hay and fellow Diddy accuser Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, responded to the estate’s latest legal claims, calling out what they describe as “brazen fabrications” in Wallace’s countersuit.
“CJ Wallace’s countersuit contains falsehoods stating Jonathan Hay’s project with The Notorious B.I.G. Estate ended in ‘approximately August 2020,’” the agency said in its statement. “On the contrary, CJ Wallace did an interview with Billboard that was published August 14th 2020 and CJ said ‘Before we met our producer Jonathan Hay [of R.U.S.H. Music], the question was: what does Frank White sound like?’ CJ also stated in the same Billboard interview, ‘Doing this music project with Jonathan was a creative project that I never thought I’d do.’”
The statement also pointed to two other interviews Wallace gave in November 2020—one with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and another with Variety—where he continued to praise Hay and their creative partnership.
According to Hay’s lawsuit and police report, his relationship with the estate allegedly dissolved after he was physically attacked in 2021. The Largo Police Department in Florida confirmed to Fox 13 that it worked with the Los Angeles Police Department on the case. The outlet also reported the matter was referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for possible criminal charges against Wallace, Combs and Willie Mack.
The estate of The Notorious B.I.G. filed a lawsuit against publicist Hay recently, alleging he fabricated shocking stories about CJ Wallace and Diddy in an attempt to revive his fading career and retaliate after a failed collaboration.
According to the complaint, Hay’s interviews unleashed a wave of online controversy after he shared explicit accounts that the estate describes as entirely false and malicious. Lawyers for Biggie’s estate claim Hay began circulating falsehoods following the estate’s refusal to release his 2020 “Ready to Dance” remixes.
Before the dispute, Hay had publicly praised CJ Wallace, calling it “an honor and a privilege” to work with him. The suit alleges that Hay later reversed course, spreading sensational stories that cast Wallace at the center of fabricated scandals.
The filing cites an October 2024 interview in which Hay stated, “Puffy and Biggie’s son CJ had sexual relations,” and identified Willie Mack as Wallace’s “boyfriend.” Both remarks are characterized in the complaint as deliberate fabrications meant to harm Wallace’s professional reputation.
The allegations reportedly escalated in later interviews where Hay described Wallace attending Diddy’s notorious “freak-off” events and witnessing criminal sexual behavior. He also accused Wallace of luring him into a residence where Diddy allegedly assaulted him—claims the estate calls knowingly false and maliciously constructed.
Hay claims Diddy assaulted him during a 2021 meeting connected to the remix project, claiming he was restrained by members of Diddy’s entourage and forced into sexual acts as Wallace and Mack looked on. Hay alleged that Diddy “ejaculated on a shirt Biggie once owned, tossed it on Hay and said, ‘Rest in peace BIG,’” according to a police report referenced by the lawsuit.
The estate dismissed these accounts as reckless fantasies, pointing to Hay’s prior emails and behavior as evidence they could not be true.
One such message, dated July 11, 2021, stated: “I have absolutely loved working with CJ and you guys as it’s truly been an honor and a privilege.” Hay also wrote, “I have NO issues whatsoever with anyone else outside of Willie. It’s been a complete joy working with all of you.”
Attorneys argue that these communications show Hay only began mentioning any alleged assaults years later, once such claims could generate publicity. The complaint further says that Hay threatened to release music without authorization after the estate withdrew from his remix project, prompting a cease‑and‑desist letter on July 15, 2021.
The estate is now seeking compensatory and punitive damages, asserting that CJ Wallace lost professional opportunities due to these widely circulated claims. The lawsuit notes that Hay’s interviews have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times across YouTube and social media, continuing to damage Wallace’s reputation.
