Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal woes continue to mount following yet another lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe plaintiff who accuses him of sexually assaulting her at a Los Angeles nightclub in 2016, allegedly leaving her with genital bruising.
The unidentified woman claims the alleged assault occurred in November 2016 at L.A.’s Club Playhouse. She says Diddy forced her to drink something and then sexually assaulted her.
Diddy allegedly told her to “Drink that s### and shut the f### up” when she initially refused a beverage.
After consuming the drink, Diddy allegedly shoved his hand up her skirt and forcefully penetrated her with his fingers while saying, “B#### I do what I want, take that s###.”
The woman claims Diddy’s entourage was laughing nearby during the alleged assault.
The Jane Doe plaintiff says she fled the club and needed assistance getting to her hotel room. She woke up the next day with bruising and a tear in and around her v#####.
The woman is represented by Tony Buzbee, who also represents at least 100 other clients in suits against Diddy.
Diddy’s legal team denies the allegations, stating he has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone.
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed—especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims—it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor,” Diddy’s attorneys said in a statement. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court.”
This is the latest of a growing list of lawsuits against Diddy and a federal RICO hanging over his head. He is slated to go on trial in May.
This adds to Diddy’s mounting legal troubles, including multiple lawsuits and a federal RICO case. He is slated to go on trial in May.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Diddy was sued by a man making disturbing allegations. The John Doe accuser claims the mogul drugged and sexually assaulted him at a New York City nightclub.
While the Dallas Cowboys have long claimed the crown of “America’s Team” (don’t ask me how they got it—I won’t waste time researching), the Eagles have built something more authentic, more defiant, and frankly, more relevant to our times. The Cowboys and Eagles are mortal enemies, sure, but it goes deeper than that. They’re not like us. They never were.
Take the Kansas City Chiefs—they’re giving off serious Cowboys energy these days. No, they are not treating their players like enslaved Africans, like Dallas owner Jerry Jones. And, yes, there’s the obvious weird “Cowboys and Indians” dynamic, but it’s more than that. Their quarterback Patrick Mahomes, talented as he is, represents what mainstream America seems to prefer: excellence without disruption, Blackness without challenge. Mahomes is the NFL’s Drake – Black, but perfectly aligned with the status quo. It does not help that he and his immediate family are MAGA. Add the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift “All American” romance, and you’ve got a PR-ready package that fits comfortably within existing power structures.
But the Eagles? We’re built different. Philadelphia is a blue-collar, hard-nosed city with an informal motto that says it all: “Nobody likes us, we don’t care.” After winning the 2017-2018 Super Bowl, the team declined Trump’s White House invitation. This year, when they were asked about visiting again, the majority said no. Trump, in classic fashion, reportedly “revoked” their invitation after they’d already turned him down. That’s the Eagles for you – standing on business.
Consider our track record. The Eagles have started more Black quarterbacks than any other NFL franchise, starting with Randall Cunningham. Cunningham wasn’t just a quarterback; he was the blueprint for today’s mobile QB. He destroyed the bland stereotypes about pocket passers, and also gnawed away at the notion that Blacks could not be leaders. I won’t delve into what they said about our intelligence.
When Michael Vick was vilified by white America, who gave him a second chance? The Philadelphia Eagles. They dusted him off, built him back up, and now he’s a legend. That’s what Philly does – we take the discarded and turn them back into greatness. We know people are imperfectly perfect and we’re empathetic souls when we want to be.
Now we’ve got Jalen Hurts – almost perfect in an Obama-like way – who faces endless scrutiny despite his winning record. When he donned that Malcolm X hat after beating Kansas City in November 2023, it wasn’t a fashion statement – it was a message. His all-female (majority Black) management team? Also a message. The Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley after the Giants disrespected him? You guessed it – message.
We see value in things others miss.
This matters more than ever. As we watch DEI initiatives being rolled back, as Nazi symbols creep back into public spaces, as political forces try to drag us backward, the Eagles stand as a counterpoint. When The Eagle’s Autumn Lockwood became the first Black female assistant coach to win a Super Bowl, her smile said everything. “God is so good,” she said – reminding us that from our ancestors to now, faith and progress have always gone hand in hand.
Being “Black America’s Team” doesn’t mean the Eagles aren’t for everybody—quite the opposite. Like Hip-Hop, which grew from Black expression to become a global force, the Eagles represent values that unite us all: resilience, authenticity, and the courage to speak truth to power. When institutions support Black excellence, everyone benefits. Just ask the Trump voters that voted against their own interests. Now they watch their own opportunities disappear, realizing too late that oppression doesn’t discriminate among the non-elite.
The Eagles symbolize something bigger than football and I could go on and on. I m mention that Kendrick Lamar’s polarizing halftime show was the perfect compliment to the Eagles victory. Hate it. We don’t care. Real talk: Super Bowl LIV was David versus Goliath, biblical in scale. They take down giants. They defy the establishment. (Salute head Coach Nick Sirianni for being thee best! Critics be damned.) The players are led by a Black quarterback who believes in Black love and Black excellence. And they win – not just games, but cultural victories.
As Kendrick Lamar put it, “We’re what the culture’s feeling.” And right now, the culture is feeling the Eagles – a team that proves sometimes the most American thing you can do is challenge America to be better. Do better.
That’s why they’re Black America’s Team. And this is why it matters.
Drake fans eagerly anticipating his return to signature melodic raps weren’t disappointed with his new album, but the Toronto rap star also took the opportunity to address his feud with Kendrick Lamar and fire shots at Joe Budden.
Drizzy and PARTYNEXTDOORs highly anticipated album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U arrived at midnight on Valentine’s Day. Although he doesn’t mention K. Dot by name, the track “Gimme a Hug,” is littered with references to their battle.
Drake kicks off the song by addressing the rivalry and Kanye West’s claim that he and Future celebrated “the elimination of Drake” on the “Like That” remix, taking shots at “small fish” rappers who use his name “for promotion.”
“Drake elimination, fake intimidation,” he raps. “Take a minute, take a deep breath, have a little bit of patience.”
He also laughs off “b#### n##### that are waiting on The Boy’s obituary,” adding, “Cause if I die, it’s these n##### that become the sole beneficiary.”
Drake then seemingly references Lamar’s elaborate penmanship and “euphoria” cover art.
“And what the f### are they gon’ do with it?” he asks. “Have the girls up at 29 on stage twerking with a dictionary?”
Referencing the feud directly, Drake declares, “F### a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit.”
Longtime rival Joe Budden, who recently torched Drake on his podcast, also gets a mention.
“Melyssa Ford, you a legend from the 6,” he said of Budden’s podcast co-host. “Hate to see you with a dick-sucker.”
Check out “Gimme A Hug” below and listen to $ome $exy $ongs 4 U at the end of the page.
Joe Budden Responds to Drake
Earlier this week, Budden fired back after Drake posted an unflattering video of him on his finsta.
“Drake, don’t shoot back at me now that you ice cold,” Budden began. “I’m not doing a back-and-forth with a corpse. I wanted to do it when you was lit.”
Budden then told Drake to “Spin the f###### block,” adding, “99 n##### done jumped on your asss. You out smoking hookah in turquoise boots. Don’t post me! Go get your f###### lick back. F###### b####.”
However, Budden ultimately conceded that he would be giving Drake’s new album a spin.
Rumors of Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s impending divorce spread rapidly online amid days of controversy over their Grammys appearance and the divisive rapper’s hate-filled social media rants.
Multiple insider reports claimed the couple was on the verge of splitting. Sources alleged Censori would receive a $5 million settlement and be allowed to stay at West’s Los Angeles home. His inflammatory online rants and the sale of merchandise featuring hate symbols were cited as the breaking point in their relationship.
Another insider claimed Censori objected to his statements that he “has dominion over her.” They said “she doesn’t want any part of that circus.”
Furthermore, the source claimed it’s not the first time the couple has separated. They said West believes Censori is just “mad at him,” but will “come back to him” like she has done before.
“But right now,” the source added, “she’s told him that she’s completely done.”
However, their longtime rep flatly denied the rumors, insisting Kanye West and Bianca Censori are not getting a divorce.
“Ye and Bianca are in Los Angeles, about to enjoy Valentine’s Day together. Announcements about their private life will come from them directly, not unsourced rumor in the tabloid press,” Milo Yiannopoulos told The Hollywood Reporter. “Is this the fifth or is it the sixth time the press has wrongly reported that Ye and Bianca are separating? I’ve lost track.”
Kanye West Claims He Has “Dominion” Over Bianca Censori
In one of his recent X (Twitter) rants, West wrote, “I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE. THIS AIN’T NO WOKE ASS FEMINIST S###. SHE’S WITH A BILLIONAIRE, WHY WOULD SHE LISTEN TO ANY OF YOU DUMB ASS BROKE B######. PEOPLE SAY THE RED CARPET LOOK WAS HER DECISION.
“YES I DON’T MAKE HER DO NOTHING. SHE DOESN’T WANT TO, BUT SHE DEFINITELY WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL.”
A wild scene unfolded at a Taco Bell in downtown Los Angeles when a security guard was caught on video slapping a woman across the face after she refused to leave.
The viral footage of the incident captures the woman walking away from the guard, seemingly heading to a self-service kiosk to place her order. However, the male security guard followed closely behind before grabbing her arm and turning her to face him and delivering a hard slap that echoed through the restaurant. Reality TV star London “Delishis” Charles who appeared on the VH1 celebreality television show Flavor of Love season 2 shared a video of the altercation along with a caption demanding a call-to-action.
“@TacoBell we need answers???” Deelishis wrote. “The way this being slapped this woman is as if he has done it before and will do it again. We must demand that all public service employees of any and all levels, learn and exercise “proper conflict resolution” and “self control”. This was hard to watch but even worse, he may never be reprimanded for it tacobell #assault #publicrelations #BlackWoman.”
The New York Post reports that the shocking footage, which has since gone viral, left onlookers in disbelief.
“He slapped the s–t out of her. It was crazy. Everybody was shocked,” said Alejandro Sanchez, who filmed the incident and shared it with SWNS. “The security guard was telling her to leave, and she didn’t want to because she was ordering food. Then he just went off, and she started going crazy.”
After the slap, the woman clutched her face in shock as she moved to the other side of the restaurant. Despite the blow, the guard continued to pursue her, exchanging heated words under a television broadcasting the Super Bowl. Eventually, he escorted her out, but the tension lingered.
While the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, Sanchez, a frequent visitor to that Taco Bell, noted that the restaurant is near Skid Row, an area known for a high number of transient individuals. He also claimed that Taco Bell employees seemed more focused on stopping him from filming than addressing the violence.
“They were more worried about me recording than the fact that their security just smacked someone,” he said, hinting that the guard’s actions might have been influenced by the woman’s appearance.
Lil Yachty and boxing phenom Gervonta Davis have vastly different perspectives on the fight which occurred between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson last year.
Lil Yachty recently sat down with the champion during the latest episode of A Safe Place Podcast for a conversation that turned into somewhat of a debate about both Paul’s legitimacy as a boxer and his controversial fight against Tyson.
While Yachty seemed open to viewing Paul as a boxer and the fight as a business move, Davis strongly disagreed, arguing that Tyson should never have taken the match due to his age and the physical risks involved. Yachty kicked off the discussion by asking Davis if he considered Jake Paul and his brother Logan real boxers.
Davis acknowledged Jake Paul’s dedication, saying, “I think it’s okay to call Jake Paul a boxer.”
He continued, “Only reason why I say that because he do be in a gym. He do like he’s working on stuff.”
Gervonta “Tank” Davis doesn’t believe that Jake Paul didn’t try to knock out Mike Tyson”
Despite giving Paul the distinction, he made it clear that he took issue with the way he approached the sport, especially in his fight against Mike Tyson.
“I don’t think he [Jake Paul] should have fought Mike Tyson only because of who Mike Tyson is and the age,” he said in part. “Like, you know, it’s a certain stuff you don’t do.”
He went on to claim that Paul attempted to knock Tyson out despite publicly stating otherwise, adding, “Yes, you did, you just couldn’t get the knockout.”
In response, Yachty challenged Davis on whether he saw the fight simply as a money-making opportunity, suggesting that both fighters had agreed to it willingly. Davis doubled down on his position, arguing that Tyson’s inner circle should have never let him take the fight in the first place.
“When you’ve been in a sport for so long and you at that age, it’s not really more left you have in your tank,” he explained. “It was somebody like we can make some money, so let’s do this and Mike Tyson was just okay agree with it type thing.”
He further drove his point home by referencing the physical toll the fight had on Tyson. “Jake Paul is a big guy,” he said. “He can hit. So if he cracked you good, right? You see if you go look at Mike Tyson, he said he ain’t 100% recover from that fight, right? Which is bringing his body down more.”
Yachty acknowledged that some fighters might see the payday as worth it, saying, “I mean some people probably just think it’s worth it. If you get the money for it, you know.”
Davis, however, was quick to dismiss that mindset, emphasizing, “But money ain’t everything.” He wrapped up his thoughts by sharing his own perspective as a fighter looking toward retirement. “That’s why I’m 30 years old trying to get out the sport, right?”
Watch the clip from the podcast in the post above.
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR are being accused of highjacking portions of the intellectual property for their upcoming collaborative project on the eve of its release.
In a string of tweets Freddie Gibbs shared on Thursday (February 13), he alluded to Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR stealing the idea for the title of their collaborative project, $ome $exy $ongs 4u from his 2022 project $oul $old $eparately. Though it was clear he was bothered, Gibbs appeared to downplay his apparent outrage over the move in the initial tweets he shared.
”Damn they even stole the rabbits too,” Freddie Gibbs wrote, adding, “I’m flattered.”
In a follow up tweet, he shared a trailer for his 2022 album, further trolling Drake and PND, writing “$$$4u.” Additionally, in another tweet, Gibbs wrote “Shout out @souljaboy,” seemingly referencing the “Crank That” hitmaker because previously accused Drake of copying his whole flow in a viral interview with The Breakfast Club.
While there were users who were skeptical of Gibbs’ claims, a number of users also supported him in expressing his belief his creative ideas were ripped off.
“I f### with you Gibbs but nah lol keep up the great rapping tho,” one user wrote in a tweet quoting a separate tweet Drake shared in 2013 which read, “$$$…the green persuader.”
“This apart of his playbook,” another user wrote in a reply to Gibbs tweet which featured a photo of the two rappers together.
This was 3 days ago fam… you got bigger fish to fry. Why is your baby mama with the n#### that put you in intensive care? pic.twitter.com/E50f2zkgLE
Believe it or not, Gibbs isn’t the only artist Drake and PND are being accused of jacking swag from for this project. A Twitter Hip-Hop fan page has also began floating around the theory that the pair of OVO artists also stole the idea for the cover art for their project from a smaller act who also hails from Canada.
Apparently, John River is also an artist from Mississauga, which is PND’s hometown. According to a tweet from the platform, John River has a lead that he conducted multiple meetings with PND and other OVO members to discuss the creative process for his music video “Hope City II.” In particular, the conversations were apparently about the Marilyn Monroe Towers in Mississauga, which were featured in both John Rivers, music video and the cover artwork for Drake and PND’s album.
Check out the tweet below to see the references social media users allege link Drake and PND to the Mississauga artist.
JUST IN: People are claiming Drake & PND’s ‘$$$4U’ album cover may have stolen ideas from Canadian artist John River as well as Freddie Gibbs.
John River, who is from Mississauga (same city as PND), says that he had multiple meetings with PND/OVO members where they asked him… pic.twitter.com/UWkYec65hk
50 Cent is denying he has anything to do with the cancelation of the Big Meech “Welcome Back” Legacy Concert that was supposed to take place in Miami this month.
On Thursday (February 13), the Power exec hopped on Instagram and shared a flyer for the show that read: “Big Meech’s ‘Welcome Back’ Concert in Miami canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.” No other details were provided.
50 Cent wrote in the caption, “I had nothing to with this, please stop calling my phone. I sincerely hope you have a nice day today Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m stronger then you think I am.”
Per the flyer, the show—scheduled to take place February 13 at the Amerant Bank Arena—featured Lil Baby, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, Kodak Black, 42 Dugg, EST Gee and Moneybagg Yo, among others.
Tensions arose between 50 Cent and Big Meech after the latter teamed up with 50 Cent’s longtime nemesis Rick Ross in a video promoting the concert. The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ rapper implied Big Meech was a snitch, which soon erupted into a contentious back-and-forth.
On Monday (February 10), 50 Cent took to Instagram to repost Meech’s statement, denying that he cooperated with authorities. 50 Cent snapped back, “I’m not trying to let nobody trick me off the streets. You tricked Cuff off the street. You told Tammy to tell, b####.”
50 Cent was referring to St. Louis drug lord Dionne “Cuffy” Gatling, who accused Big Meech of indirectly cooperating with authorities through BMF associate Tammy Cowins.
Cuffy claims Cowins, a producer on Fif’s BMF series, acted as a government informant and played a key role in facilitating Meech’s alleged cooperation, ultimately leading to his prison sentence. 50 Cent continued, taunting Big Meech over the now-canceled concert.
“Y’all gone be disappointed when Lil Baby don’t show up?” he added, suggesting the Atlanta rapper and others will be a no-show at the gig. “He can’t even go. He on house arrest.”
But, according to 50 Cent, it was canceled without any interjection from him.
Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against artificial intelligence after a manipulated video surfaced online showing her and other Jewish celebrities condemning Kanye West.
The deepfake clip, which rapidly gained attention, featured an AI-generated version of Johansson wearing a T-shirt with a raised middle finger and a Star of David, with Kanye West’s name printed below the hand.
The video, which falsely portrays Johansson and other high-profile figures taking a stand against the rapper, also includes AI-generated versions of Mila Kunis, Jack Black, Mark Zuckerberg, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Steven Spielberg, and Jerry Seinfeld.
The clip concludes with an AI-created Adam Sandler flipping off the camera as the traditional Jewish song Hava Nagila plays in the background.
Johansson addressed the video in a statement emphasizing the dangers of artificial intelligence being misused to spread misinformation.
“It has been brought to my attention by family members and friends, that an A.I.-generated video featuring my likeness, in response to an antisemitic view, has been circulating online and gaining traction,” the Black Widow star wrote.
“I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind,” she continued. “But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by A.I. is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it.”
Johansson concluded her statement by warning against normalizing the use of AI to manipulate reality.
“We must call out the misuse of A.I., no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality,” she stated.
The controversy erupted in the wake of West, also known as Ye, selling a T-shirt featuring a s####### on his Yeezy web store.
The rapper also posted a series of antisemitic remarks on X over the weekend, even going so far as to refer to himself as a Nazi.
Kanye West announced Yeezy stores are “coming soon” on his recently restored website, but some of his fans aren’t really concerned about that now. Instead, many of them have flocked to the Yeezy Instagram account to vent about their missing orders.
On Thursday (February 13), the Yeezy Supply Instagram shared the same scribbled out message on West’s website: “Yeezy Stores Coming Soon.” Comments quickly started pouring in and many of them had to do with the failed deliveries.
“What will happen to all my orders that were pending?” one person asked, while another said, “Dude just send the merch we purchased. you’re doing too much.” Other remarks included, “Waiting for an order, I just want my orders, where’s my $600 worth of orders” and “Any one who ever order from ye website will get noting he trick everyone with that 20.00 dollar trash he was selling.”
Some of the people commenting are likely the same people who purchased the s####### t-shirt he was selling that temporarily got his website shut down. For the uninitiated, Kanye West ran an $8 million ad during the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 9) that advertised “Yeezy.com.”
Initially when someone went to the website, it had a variety of t-shirts, hoodies and other garments to choose from, but those soon disappeared. In their place, a sole item remained: a white t-shirt with a black s####### emblazoned on the front. The shirts were listed for $20. According to reports, he sold more than 100,000 of them before Shopify shut down the website.
The stunt followed days of West spewing antisemitic and other hateful messages across his Twitter (X) platform, prompting an open letter from ex-Def Jam Recordings CEO Lyor Cohen. Cohen, who is Jewish, pleaded with West to use his power for good. But, in true Kanye West fashion, Cohen was met with more vitriol from the former Def Jam artist.
On Thursday morning, West shared a screenshot of the letter and seemed to focus on Cohen calling him “Kanye West” instead of Ye.
“You and your whole industry have promoted and got paid off songs where black people glorify killing each other But my t shirt is the worst thing ever,” he began. “All of y’all are like girls who don’t take accountability It’s a double standard. Then y’all threaten and extort people around me. People are so used to your mob.
“And to think When Tory Burch came to the door with a towel on I didn’t smash. ‘Cause I looked at you as a friend. You start by apologizing and taking accountability for the massive promotion of black death that you’ve got paid off of for years. Also you too broke to speak to me in the first place. And you know what Irv [Gotti] said to you before he passed and since he not here. I’ll say it Suuuuck Myyyy Diiiick.”
It’s worth noting Cohen is the global head of YouTube.
Stormzy is coming under fire from fans accusing him of “selling out” by partnering with McDonald’s, as a grassroots boycott grows over the fast-food giant’s perceived support of Israel.
Adding fuel to the fire, fans of the British rap icon allege he also deleted a pro-Palestine post ahead of the collaboration.
Earlier this week, McDonald’s launched “The Stormzy Meal,” temporarily rebranding their store in his hometown of Croydon to “Big Mike’s” in honor of the rapper whose real name is Michael.
Stormzy faced intense backlash after unveiling his McDonald’s meal on Instagram.
The comment section was flooded with cries of “Free Palestine” and fans branding him a “sell out.”
McDonald’s has faced ongoing boycotts from pro-Palestine activists since its Israeli franchise provided thousands of free meals to Israeli forces following Hamas’ attack on October 7.
In January 2024, the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement called for an “escalating global boycott” of McDonald’s, citing its ties to the Israeli franchisee and the Malaysian branch’s actions against pro-Palestinian activists.
Although McDonald’s announced in April that it would buy back its Israeli restaurants following a boycott-driven sales decline, many consumers remain committed to the boycott.
Stormzy took a stance on the conflict back in October 2023, choosing neither side but aligning himself with the people of Palestine.
“Free Palestine,” he wrote on Instagram. “In the future, if there is ever a clear injustice in the world, no matter how big or small, 100 times out of 100 I will be on the side of the oppressed. Unequivocally. As I always have been. Social media is a brilliant way to stand up for what is right, there are also a whole load of other ways to do this.”
Check out some other reactions to Stormzy’s McDonald’s collab below.
Azealia Banks got herself involved in a fairly one-sided, Twitter beef with one of the most notable executives at the West Coast record label Top Dog Entertainment (TDE).
The entire situation began on Thursday (February 13), when Banks decided to respond to a tweet TDE President Punch shared remarking on the ongoing discourse surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s performance during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX. Punch’s remarks follow a wave of criticism from fans, celebrities and media personalities, such as streamer Kai Cenat, which allege Kendrick’s performance wasn’t received well.
Punch’s tweet addressed the apparent disconnect between the goals of the culture and desires of fans that he feels Kendrick’s performance exposed.
”Seeing all of the commentary surrounding the Super Bowl performance it’s showing that we lost sight of what we always fought for… to be who WE ARE as artist of Hip-Hop culture,” Punch wrote. “Since when did we want to fit in with the mainstream?? lol. Sure we want mainstream platforms, but only to do US. Authentically us. That’s what always made Hip-Hop so appealing.”
Banks appeared to find Punch’s tweet to be disingenuous and teed off on him in a quoted reply to his statement.
“You guys are actually super pathetic,” Azealia Banks wrote in the tweet. “And quite possibly the most HERB music collective hip-hop has seen. You guys are all super uncharismatic misfits. Regardless of how good you guys are at choosing cows at the Industry songwriting cattle corral.”
Banks continued, “(Because you guys are great at finding excellent songwriters/producers for all of the f###### herb dork ass absolute real life nobodies dressed up as ‘artists’ on TDE) ….. this whole debacle demonstrated how you all are such like, non – stars and completely desperate impostors. You either are or your not famous. And no matter what you lot do, you’ll always be f###### dweebs.”
Punch seemingly found Banks rant to be hilarious and reposted her response in an Instagram Story in which he mocked and trolled her as if she were a fan.
“Appreciate the love she thinks we’re great,” Punch wrote in the IG Story.
But Banks didn’t stop there and proceeded to hurl, scathing and offensive insult at punch and TDE as a whole in a string of subsequent tweets.
“F###### corn ball hoe ass N####‘s gossiping and creeping, shaking ass for Grammys in tight pants lmaooo. Ur f###### cooked,” she wrote in one tweet before following up in another, writing, “You always on here, trying to sound deep about the s### y’all do… not saying others don’t… but TDE is not fly. Like at all.”
Banks proceeded to call Punch a “f###### monkey” while dragging actress Amber Heard into the mix as she began alluding to him virtually sexually assaulting her.
Prior to her latest Twitter assault on Punch, Banks lashed out at Doechii, calling her as a “DEI hire” and accusing the Tampa native of snorting cocaine.
See the images below for additional tweets a part of Banks’ rant.
Boosie Badazz is usually the one telling his fans to watch out for scammers who try to take money on behalf of the rapper, but now he is being accused of some shady business himself!
https://youtu.be/XUuYt7lSlMg
Boosie might be heading to court again after he supposedly accepted deposits from two Bay Area venues in 2024—Yolo and Pure in San Jose—as well as promoter Bigdavepresent and rapper Budda Mack, but allegedly failed to honor his commitments.
Both clubs claim to have wired the rapper’s money via bank transfers to secure Boosie’s performance, but despite numerous attempts to resolve the issue, no refund has been made and they are fuming and ready to take action.
The clubs and promoters say they have substantial evidence, including wire transfer confirmations, payment records and Instagram DMs in which Boosie or his team allegedly promised to return the money, but nothing has materialized.
In one message, Boosie Badazz is quoted as saying he was “going to the bank to pay the money back” yet no payment was ever sent.
The frustrated parties have suggested they may release all receipts, wire transfer details and conversations with Boosie and his team to shed light on the situation if it remains unresolved. They are calling for accountability and warning others in the industry to be vigilant.
Boosie seems like he has his business together, and we doubt he needs the money, so hopefully everyone is made whole before the whole damn issue explodes into a nasty court battle!
Kanye West revived his Yeezy.com website Thursday (February 13) with a message that signals his next move, just days after e-commerce giant Shopify pulled the plug on his online store.
The homepage now features graffiti-style text reading “Yeezy stores coming soon,” with the letters “I” and “N” in “coming soon” appearing to be shaped to resemble a s#######.
The rapper, embroiled in controversy over antisemitic remarks, made headlines during Super Bowl LVIX when he aired a self-filmed 30-second commercial urging viewers to visit Yeezy.com.
At the time, the website sold an array of unbranded clothing, but the spotlight quickly turned to a single $20 white T-shirt bearing a black s#######.
The ad, recorded on an iPhone, fueled widespread criticism, leading Shopify to disable the store entirely, preventing further sales of the offensive shirt. Despite the backlash, Kanye West has doubled down by resurfacing online with his rebranded website.
The controversy is the latest chapter in a series of highly publicized incidents involving the Grammy winner, who has frequently used social media as a platform for inflammatory rhetoric.
Before the Super Bowl, he took to social media to express admiration for Adolf Hitler, declaring his “love” for the Nazi leader while referring to himself as a Nazi. As brands continue to distance themselves from him, West appears undeterred.
His latest website revamp hints at physical Yeezy stores, an idea he initially explored in 2016 under a partnership with Adidas.
That collaboration dissolved in October 2022 when the sportswear giant cut ties with West following his outbursts.
Kanye West has yet to comment on Shopify’s decision to remove his online store, but his actions suggest he’s pushing forward with or without the backing of major platforms.
The massive settlement linked to the case of the 2024 officer-involved shooting death of Sonya Massey has been finalized.
According to a report from NBC News, officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, have reached a $10 million settlement with the family of the late 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot in her home after calling the police for help. The agreement was unanimously approved by the Sangamon County Board last Tuesday. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing Massey’s family, addressed the media on what would have been her 37th birthday.
“We want civil accountability, criminal culpability and we want legislative changes,” Ben Crump said. “We want the laws to prevent something like this from happening again.”
Crump also issued a call to action for police reform in an Instagram post he shared about the news of the settlement.
Attorney Antonio Romanucci, who is also representing the family, called the settlement historic.
“It’s our understanding that this, by far, is the largest settlement reached in Sangamon County of any kind, let alone a civil rights case such as this one,” Romanucci said.
Some have questioned if the $10 million settlement is enough, but Romanucci defended the amount, pointing out that it equaled half of the sheriff’s office’s annual budget.
“This settlement is magnanimous and it’s very relevant and it’s very significant because, as Ben knows, we’re not in Minneapolis, we’re not in Memphis, we’re not in Louisville,” he said before adding, “We’re in Sangamon County.”
According to county administrator Brian McFadden, this is the largest settlement in the county’s history. The funds will come from a settlement fund and other county reserves. Romanucci noted that the money would go to Massey’s two children, with a court deciding how attorneys would be compensated.
Massey’s death happened after she called 911 on July 6 to report a suspected prowler outside her home. Then-Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson and another deputy arrived at the scene, according to body-camera footage. Grayson, who is white, pointed out a pot of boiling water on the stove. As Massey handled the pot, she twice said, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.” Grayson ordered her to drop the pot and, as she ducked, he fired three shots, one of which struck her beneath her left eye.
Grayson later claimed he feared “great bodily harm” or death because of what Massey had said. Records obtained by NBC News show he had worked for six different law enforcement agencies in central Illinois over a four year span. Just weeks after Massey’s death, he was fired and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. He has pleaded not guilty and remains in jail.
Massey’s father, James Wilburn, believes that Sangamon County and the agencies that previously employed Grayson share responsibility for his daughter’s death. “I think he should have never been hired,” he said.
The case led to the early retirement of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who had hired Grayson despite his documented performance issues. The situation also resulted in a memorandum of agreement between the U.S. Justice Department and the sheriff’s office, which introduced reforms including better training, policy updates and improved use-of-force data reporting.
Well, guys, everything has consequences and repercussions, but I think we’re ready for it. JAY-Z receives a lot of hatred simply because he’s JAY-Z. But let’s take a moment to consider how his impact flows into the things that we love and respect. Take the Super Bowl, for example. The halftime show was one for the ages. A lot of people hated it, but I’m getting the impression that even more people loved it. And “hate” is relative.
Here’s the thing: we are in an era where Donald Trump and his cronies are rolling back just about every advance that people of color—specifically Black people—have made. On top of that, they are creating a hostile environment for us to live in. We are in America, supposedly the “United States,” but it feels more like an oppressive regime.
I don’t want to get too deep into this, but let’s be clear: some people are very unhappy that Black artists are performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. Last time I checked, y’all liked when we performed, danced and entertained you. Now it’s a problem?
The real issue isn’t about entertainment—it’s about control. They don’t mind when we’re shucking and jiving, playing the role they want us to play. But when there’s commentary, when there’s intellectual discourse attached to the performance, suddenly it’s an issue. That’s where the discomfort sets in.
But guess what? That day is over. Kendrick Lamar’s performance was a powerful moment of cultural resistance. In times of hostility, we have many ways to fight back—and art is one of our most enduring weapons.
Now, here’s the rumor: they’re already talking about payback for Kendrick’s performance. And I wouldn’t be surprised if JAY-Z faces repercussions too, simply because he played a role in making it happen. We’ve already seen attempts to attach him to the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. That’s how the playbook works. First, they try to discredit you. Then they slowly pick you apart.
I’m going to say a prayer for these guys because they’re doing great work, and they shouldn’t be persecuted for creating art. Every single halftime show has its critics. Only a few were universally praised.
For the record, they quickly hated MJ too. Now, let’s talk about the so-called “solution.” The rumor is that they want Barry Manilow to headline next year’s halftime show. First off, Barry Manilow is over 80 years old. Second, Black folks love Barry Manilow, so that’s not even the flex they think it is. And third, Barry Manilow is openly gay, which is at odds with much of the MAGA crowd’s ideology.
Here is Barry back in 1984 when he did the National Anthem at the halftime show of the big game!
And let me be clear: nobody ever said the Super Bowl halftime show should only feature rap or R&B. All genres are welcome. The problem is, some people just can’t compete on this level. If you want to take the stage, get your weight up. Because right now, Post Malone is tired and Taylor Swift is still crying that her man lost to the Philly Eagles.
Rap star Game is still locked in battle with former “She’s Got Game” contestant Priscilla Rainey in a high-stakes fight to keep his lavish Calabasas mansion from hitting the auction block.
Rainey, his longtime legal foe, is making power moves to seize and sell the rapper’s home to finally collect on a court judgment that has been looming over him for years.
Rainey, who won a $7.1 million judgment against Game in 2016 over a sexual battery lawsuit, is done playing games—she wants her money.
After years of dodging payments, she took her battle to the next level by pushing for the forced sale of his estate.
In the latest court filings, Rainley claims Game has been using shell companies and shady financial maneuvers with his manager, Wack100, to keep his assets out of reach.
“[Game] and his co-conspirators, who have already been found to have
acted with an intent to hinder, delay and defraud [Rainey] with respect to this Property, will take whatever position is needed to serve their purposes at any given time. [Game’s] self-serving declaration that he has continually resided at the Property should be viewed with suspicion. At best, [Game} is a monthly tenant, and is not entitled to claim the homestead exemption,” Priscilla Rainey’s lawyer, Janelle M. Dease, said.
Rainey’s legal team says they have a strategy to satisfy her judgment. According to Rainey, Game doesn’t technically own the house—it’s held under JTT Holdings, an LLC owned 100% by Wack100.
But Rainey’s lawyers argue that this is just a smoke-and-mirrors trick to keep her from collecting. A previous court ruling even called JTT Holdings Game’s “alter ego,” meaning they can go after anything tied to it.
Now, they’re asking the judge to greenlight the sale. But Game is putting up a vicious fight.
His lawyers claim he does have rights to the home and should qualify for a “homestead exemption” – meaning he’s lived there continuously, making it legally protected from full seizure.
Rainey calls that argument nonsense, saying Game has failed to prove any actual claim to the property since it’s in the name of a company controlled by Wack100.
“In the event that [Game] seeks to claim an equitable interest in the
Property under JTT Holdings, LLC, a business entity is not entitled to claim a homestead exemption,” Dease explained.
A court hearing is coming and if Rainey gets her way, Game could be waving goodbye to his multi-million dollar home.
So far, Rainey has already seized Game’s label LA Prolific, ownership of his album Born 2 Rap and publishing royalties, resulting in over $500,000 in revenue being diverted to satisfy the judgment.
Soulja Boy fans are convinced the rapper is on hard drugs after he threatened to shoot followers and vowed to desecrate Marlon Wayans’ late mother’s grave in an epic crash out Wednesday morning (February 12).
The “Crank That” rapper is ramping up his feud with the multi hyphenate comedian. The tension began over Wayans remarks about Soulja’s performance at The Crypto Ball held in honor of Donald Trump.
It seems Wayans may have struck a nerve, as after days of back-and-forth—plus dropping a diss track on the comedian—Soulja Boy took things even further. He unleashed a barrage of vile tweets, threatening Wayans, mocking his transgender child and using slurs against them, and firing back at anyone who disagreed by threatening to shoot them.
Disturbingly, Soulja Boy also targeted Marlon Wayans’ mother, threatening to desecrate her grave.
After challenging Wayans to a fight and wishing death upon him, Big Draco turned his attention to the Wayans family matriarch.
“I’ll p### on yo mama grave,” he wrote, tagging Wayans. “I’ll dig ur mom up and kill that b#### again.”
Appalled social media users reacted with disgust to Soulja Boy’s posts, especially his comments about Marlon Wayans’ mother.
Despite the backlash, he doubled down. Soulja even turned on his own fans and went as far as threatening to shoot people.
He told one to “drop that [location],” urging them to stop being “scary for we come and shoot that house up.”
He told another critic, “I’ll shoot u in yo face.”
Soulja Boy then blocked the fans and deleted the worst of his tweets, including his remarks about Marlon Wayans’ mother.
“God is good,” he wrote after concluding his shocking tirade. “The devil working hard today.”
PraRenee’ (@prarenee) is having a moment, and it’s only getting bigger. She just hit a major milestone in her career—performing as a dancer during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. The experience, which she calls “surreal,” was a defining moment in her journey, sharing the stage with one of hip-hop’s most iconic artists in front of a massive audience.
“Ahhhhh! I literally cant gather my thoughts….” she wrote on Instagram. “I’ll be back just gotta sit this here for today!”
The halftime performance was a visual masterpiece. It blended powerful storytelling with high-energy choreography. Every move was intentional, designed to complement Kendrick’s artistry while delivering an unforgettable experience for viewers. For PraRenee’, it wasn’t just another gig—it was a moment of growth, inspiration, and a testament to how far she’s come.
Just months prior, she performed at Rolling Loud, taking the stage at the biggest hip-hop festival in the world. A true multi-hyphenate, PraRenee’ has been making waves in dance, acting, and music. She’s performed at the BET Awards, VMAs, and alongside some of today’s biggest stars, from Doja Cat to Lil Baby.
“Every performance is special,” she says. “Whether it’s an arena tour or a festival crowd, I just want people to feel my energy and have fun with me.”
With more projects lined up for the rest of the year, PraRenee’ isn’t slowing down anytime soon. She’s got her sights set on acting, commercial work, and brand collaborations, ready to take things to the next level.
Stay tuned—this is just the beginning. Follow @prarenee on Instagram to see what’s next.
A$AP Rocky’s high-stakes felony assault trial moved into its final moments Thursday (February 13) as prosecutors delivered their closing arguments, setting the stage for a jury to determine whether the rapper used a real gun or fired blanks during a 2021 altercation in Hollywood.
A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from accusations that he fired two real bullets at his former friend A$AP Relli, born Terell Ephron.
Defense attorneys maintain Rocky used a prop gun that only discharged blanks. Los Angeles Assistant District Attorney Paul Bradley Przelomiec urged jurors to focus on one crucial question.
“When I stood up here in opening statements, I started by telling you this case was really an easy case, not a complicated case, a very simple case. And as I stand up here now, I want to reiterate this is not a difficult case. The question for you to answer in this case boils down to really just one question… and that is, did Mr. Mayers, did he use a real gun, or did he use a fake gun?” Przelomiec told jurors.
The jury, which is expected to begin deliberations by Friday afternoon, will weigh the credibility of both accounts. Mayers could face up to 24 years in prison if convicted on both counts.
Throughout the trial, prosecutors painted the confrontation as a deliberate act of violence committed by Rocky, while the defense sought to discredit Relli’s claims, arguing he had financial motives behind his accusations.
Przelomiec addressed the potential skepticism directly, refuting any suggestion that Relli’s character or social media presence should factor into the decision.
“Now I’m sure that Mr. Tacopina [A$AP Rocky’s lawyer], when he comes up here, he’s going to stand up here, he’s going to talk about [A$AP Relli] a lot, and he’s going to talk to you about how did [A$AP Relli] earn his income. Who’s [A$AP Relli’s] girlfriend? Did [A$AP Relli] tell people he was a millionaire? Or what kind of lifestyle did [A$AP Relli] lead people to believe he had on Instagram? None of that matters. None of that matters. None of that relates to the singular question that on November 6, 2021, in Hollywood, did the defendant have a real gun? Did he have a fake gun?”
Rocky, who has remained silent throughout the trial, declined to take the stand in his own defense. Meanwhile, Judge David Herriford instructed jurors that they may consider self-defense as a possible motive when rendering their verdict.
The courtroom atmosphere grew even more charged during the closing arguments with the presence of global superstar Rihanna, alongside one of her children and Rocky’s mom.
The Grammy-winning singer, who has been in a relationship with Rocky since 2020, has been a steadfast supporter throughout the proceedings.
