Diddy faced a delay in his federal racketeering and sex trafficking case Wednesday (June 18) after a juror reported being too ill to attend court due to vertigo, a condition that causes dizziness and balance issues.
The absence forced Judge Arun Subramanian to cancel the entire day’s proceedings in the high-profile trial.
The announcement came early Wednesday morning when Judge Subramanian informed the courtroom that one of the 12 seated jurors was experiencing vertigo and needed to remain home.
Without that juror, the court could not proceed with testimony.
Judge Subramanian instructed the remaining jurors to return Friday (June 21) at 8:30 a.m. for a shortened session, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The early dismissal is to accommodate another juror attending their child’s graduation. There will be no court on Wednesday (June 19) in observance of Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday.
When the court resumes Friday, prosecutors are expected to call several key witnesses, including DeLeassa Penland, a federal agent who has already testified in the case.
Also scheduled to appear is Brendan Paul, Diddy’s former assistant, who prosecutors allege helped transport narcotics.
The trial centers on five serious federal charges against Diddy: racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.
Trae Tha Truth delivers a double dose of inspiration with the release of his powerful new single “Alright”, a stirring collaboration with GRAMMY® winner Lecrae and his daughter, Baby Truth. The track, which serves as both an emotional release and spiritual reminder, comes ahead of his upcoming album Angel, due out July 3—his birthday.
Rooted in themes of perseverance, faith and generational healing, “Alright” gives listeners a raw glimpse into Trae’s personal world. With Baby Truth’s angelic voice weaving through the hook and Lecrae’s spiritually charged verse adding depth, the song lands as a heartfelt anthem for those weathering life’s toughest battles.
The record isn’t just about the message—it’s about the moment. It’s not every day that a father, his child and a faith-based rap icon connect on a track that pulses with legacy and love. The song radiates hope without preaching and uplifts without pretending the pain isn’t real. It’s intimate. It’s bold. It’s alright.
In tandem with the single, Trae’s newly released video for “ThankYou” featuring gospel icon Yolanda Adams is making waves on BET Gospel and BET Jams. The visual showcases scenes of spiritual reflection and gratitude, mirroring the deeply personal and redemptive themes that define this chapter of Trae’s career.
With both songs setting the tone, Angel is shaping up to be Trae’s most transparent and transformative body of work yet. Releasing it on his birthday only intensifies the sense that this album is less about hype and more about healing. Trae is no stranger to using his platform for good—whether through activism, philanthropy or music, and Angel is poised to fuse all three in one cohesive, deeply moving statement.
For Trae Tha Truth, this isn’t just a rollout, it’s a revival.
Pat Stay‘s accused murderer, Adam Drake, was reportedly convicted of first-degree murder in a separate case, just as jurors began weighing his fate in the stabbing death of the Canadian battle rapper—a revelation that added a dramatic twist to an already high-profile trial unfolding in Halifax.
Drake, 34, was found guilty in October 2024 for the 2016 killing of 22-year-old Tyler Keizer, who was shot multiple times while sitting in a car in a Halifax parking lot, CBA News reports.
The verdict and sentencing had been sealed under a publication ban until Tuesday (June 18), the same day the jury began deliberating in Drake’s unrelated second-degree murder trial for the death of Pat Stay.
Justice Timothy Gabriel, who presided over the Keizer case, described the killing as “execution-style.”
Drake was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.
During sentencing, he taunted Keizer’s grieving family by saying, “At least I’m going home someday,” which triggered an emotional outburst in the courtroom.
Pat Stay Trial: Jury Enter Deliberations
The timing of the unsealed conviction has drawn attention due to its overlap with the ongoing trial for Stay’s death.
Stay, a celebrated battle rapper and figure in Canadian Hip-Hop was fatally stabbed on September 4, 2022, at the Yacht Club Social nightclub in Halifax.
The prosecution in the Stay case leaned heavily on surveillance footage showing Stay in an altercation, turning with blood on his shirt, and being struck before collapsing.
However, the actual stabbing was not captured. The defense argued the video was too grainy to identify the attacker and insisted there was reasonable doubt about who inflicted the fatal wound.
Drake didn’t testify or present any evidence in his defense. His attorney urged jurors to disregard a Facebook post Drake made weeks before the incident. As of Tuesday (June 18), the jury continues to deliberate in the Pat Stay case.
One of the reasons that poker is such a fun game is the fact that it is a combination of sheer luck and a variety of different skills. The best poker players have a strong understanding of psychology, strategy, analysis, and the maths that underpins the game..
Sometimes the maths associated with playing poker can be counterintuitive, and the most successful players use their maths knowledge to decide what to do at any given moment. From optimal betting strategies to deciding which hands to play, a strong understanding of the maths of poker allows players to make quick decisions that maximise their chances of winning.
One of the important areas of poker maths, or any other casino game, is understanding the odds. There are different types of odds relevant to different elements of the game, so understanding their value is an important part of playing strategically.
Pot Odds
The Pot Odds are the ratio of the money in the pot to the size of the wager you would need to call. These two numbers can be used to determine whether it is worth calling or not, and can be calculated by combining the total in the pot (including the opponent’s stake) and dividing it by the cost of calling.
For example, with one dollar down and an opponent who has wagered a dollar, the total pot is two dollars divided by the one-dollar stake you would need to play to call. That gives you pot odds of two to one.
Being able to calculate pot odds on the fly is an incredibly useful skill for a mathematical online poker player, as it is one of the key elements used in deciding which play to make. The other important factors to consider are implied odds and equity.
Implied Odds
While pot odds are objective and can be calculated by looking at the table, implied odds are a little more speculative. The calculation is the same as the one for pot odds, but it takes into account the potential future stakes and changes in the pot value in future rounds.
It’s worth calculating implied odds when the player is planning to fold in the next round unless the draw is made. Should the player fold, there wouldn’t be any additional bets lost, but if the draw is made, then there would be additional bets that can be added to the pot total when calculating the potential, or implied pot.
A player would typically expect to gain bets in later rounds when the draw is made and wouldn’t typically lose them when it isn’t, so including the value of the potential extra bets gives the adjusted value known as the implied pot.
Consider a game with two players left, and one has a hand that’s behind on the turn, but they can call for $1 on a $10 pot. If that player knows there are four cards remaining in the deck that would give them a win, they can calculate their odds of drawing a winning card.
This can then be compared against the pot odds to determine whether or not the hand is likely to win if there isn’t any future betting. But if that player expects their opponent to call their bet on the final betting round after the draw has been made, they can add the expected $1 bet to the pot, changing the relative odds from unfavourable to favourable.
Other things to consider
Calculating and comparing the pot and implied odds is only useful if you have a hand that stands a chance of winning. This is known as ‘equity’ and is calculated by estimating the number of cards left to be dealt and the number of potentially winning cards left in the deck.
A player’s equity has to be estimated using assumptions about the opponent’s hand, so the calculated equity and the actual equity can differ. This happens most commonly if, for example, the other player is holding one of the cards needed for that hand to win.
Because this is all quite a lot to consider, there are some shortcuts to help get a sense of the equity in a hand, namely the rule of two and four. The player can multiply the number of potential outs they have by twice the number of streets left.
This quick and easy calculation is a simple way to get an estimate of the equity in a hand, and can be a useful way to get an estimated figure when conducting calculations under pressure. For poker players who want to use maths to improve their odds, every additional calculation can help inform their decision-making and increase their chances of winning. While no system is foolproof, sticking to mathematically proven strategies can eliminate a lot of the uncertainty.
I hit up Fan Expo in Philadelphia—formerly known as Wizard World—with some friends about a month ago. We were looking for a good time. Chill vibes. No stress; a chance to geek out at one of our favorite pastimes: comic book conventions. Except, like most things in America, it ended up being about more than just costumes, collectibles and cosplay.
Fan Expo is more than a comic book event. It’s a full-on pop culture celebration, an amazing sight to behold. We’re talking Star Wars, Marvel, DC, gaming, anime, fantasy, action figures and, of course, celebrity photo ops and autograph sessions. But once I got in the building and started doing my media rounds, it didn’t take long for something to start bothering me.
When I got to the area for autographs, I was disturbed.
Mel Gibson had the longest line in the building. Next to him was the saintly Danny Glover. Gibson, a guy I once admired, has a well-documented history of racism, misogyny, antisemitism and abuse. And he had a line of fans wrapped around the proverbial block. People paid upwards of $300 for photos and autographs. Meanwhile, incredible actors of color like Danny Glover, Giancarlo Esposito and John Boyega had lines so short you could’ve walked right up and said hello with no wait.
And that’s exactly what I did with Giancarlo Esposito. No line. No crowd. Just me, face-to-face with a legend who’s been in Do the Right Thing, Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian and several other classics. His legacy is long, brilliant and full of purpose. Right next to Esposito was the Deadpool dog, who had a mob of fans vying for a picture and maybe even an autograph.
A dog got more love than Giancarlo Esposito. Not from me though.
I try not to knock people’s nostalgia. Mel Gibson is a cinematic icon to many. Mad Max. Braveheart. Lethal Weapon. Sure, the résumé is long— but so is his rap sheet. This is a man who told the mother of his child she would be “raped by a pack of n*****s” (The Guardian, 2010). A man who’s made hateful, violent remarks against women, Black people, Jews and the LGBTQ+ community. He was even stripped of his right to bear arms at one point. And now, here he is welcomed, celebrated and adored by fans who seemingly see no conflict between his hate and their hero worship.
That disconnect is the real issue. In comic book and fantasy culture, the entire foundation is based on the battle between good and evil. Heroes fight for justice. Villains get their comeuppance. We root for the underdog, the righteous, the brave. And yet, here in the real world, people lined up to support the villain.
Giancarlo Esposito? John Boyega? And Danny Glover, for goodness sake…these men are the good guys. Not just in films, but in life. Boyega spoke out boldly during the George Floyd protests, risking his career to stand up for justice. Esposito has played morally complex characters, yes—but in person, he’s the real deal. His energy is pure. His presence is inspiring. He’s never once been on the wrong side of history, in fantasy or reality. And just google Danny Glover and his efforts to make the world a better place.
So why were their lines short?
The answer might be uglier than we want to admit. Celebrity worship in this country doesn’t require a moral compass. It just requires a memorable face and a few blockbuster roles. Redemption arcs are gold. In fact, they are given out freely—especially if you’re white, male and rich. Meanwhile, principled people of color are often undervalued, overlooked and, yes, under-booked. Look at the numbers, salaries and opportunities.
This isn’t just a Fan Expo problem. Fan Expo was great and one of the better cons. This is an America problem.
We’ve seen the same thing happen in Hip-Hop. The culture, born from struggle and built on values of resistance, creativity and truth, has often been diluted by those who enter it without respecting its roots. The core gets forgotten. The message gets lost. And too often, the villains become the headliners.
That first day, I decided not to do any official press work. I was truly shaken up and discouraged. I had to take a step back and reflect. What does it say about us when Gibson embodies everything we claim to fight against yet has the longest line? When the man who played Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian watches fans line up for a dog?
It made me question whether we actually mean what we say when we claim to support the good guys, the heroes. Does profound morality really matter to the masses or does only matter in fiction?
Eventually, I did spend money, something I don’t normally do. I bought a photo with Giancarlo Esposito. Not because I needed it, but because I believed in it. I have red carpet pictures with him already. But I wanted to put my money where my mouth was. And I’m proud of that photo, not just because of who’s in it, but because of what it represents: support.
To those who got a photo with Mel Gibson: congrats. You paid top dollar for a memory with a man who has, time and time again, proven to be the opposite of a hero.
As for me, I’ll still attend these conventions. Overall, Fan Expo was spectacular. On Sunday, the last day, I interviewed and talked to many people. Some interactions were like a family reunion of people I love and others were new, fresh relationships. I’ll still find joy in fantasy and storytelling. I’ll never let anybody steal that. But I’ll walk in a little more clear-eyed. A little more thoughtful. And a lot more intentional about who I choose to support—onscreen and off.
Because in a world where people still can’t tell the villain from the hero, I know which side I’m on.
Chuck Creekmur is the co-founder of AllHipHop.com, a cultural commentator, media entrepreneur and lifelong comic book fan.The Hulk is his still his favorite.
Benzino beamed with pride Tuesday (June 18) as he celebrated becoming a grandfather for the first time following the birth of Coi Leray and Trippie Redd’s daughter, Miyoco.
The former Love & Hip Hop star told TMZ he was “so so happy” for his daughter, adding, “Just watching her journey with the pregnancy… she looked so beautiful pregnant.”
Benzino, who’s had a rocky relationship with Coi in the past, made it clear he’s ready to turn the page and be present for both her and the baby.
“She’s going to be an amazing mother,” he said. “I know the world is happy for her too. This baby is going to be in the limelight based on who her parents is. It’s gonna be interesting. This baby’s going to come out into this world a very famous baby.”
While the spotlight may be inevitable, Benzino said he plans to take a backseat and let the new parents lead.
“This generation’s parenting may be a little different, but it’s still going to be amazing,” he said. “I think they’ll both be great parents. The baby being as famous as it’s going to be, they’re gonna have to deal with that.”
He also joked about keeping the couple far from the reality TV path he once walked. “I’ll do everything in my power” to make sure they don’t end up on Love & Hip Hop, he said, laughing.
Despite years of public tension between him and Coi Leray, Benzino said their issues were typical of any father-daughter relationship.
“The things we went through made me sit back and reflect on my decisions and how I can be a better dad,” he said. “I want our relationship to be beautiful, and I want to be there for her and the baby. I’m really excited for her.”
Coi gave birth to Miyoco, a name that means “beautiful child” or “blessed descendant” in Japanese, earlier this month. She made the announcement on Saturday (June 16) via Instagram.
She posted a photo of her newborn clutching her finger. Two days later, she shared a glimpse into new motherhood on Twitter, writing, “Breastfeeding ain’t no joke” alongside a gif that read “IT HURTS!!!”
R. Kelly’s push for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump is facing fierce rejection from the family of Joycelyn Savage, who say their daughter is still unaccounted for and under the disgraced singer’s control.
Gerald Griggs, the Savage family’s attorney, told TMZ the family is vehemently against any effort to release R. Kelly from prison, citing their ongoing belief that Joycelyn remains under his influence.
According to Griggs, R. Kelly should not be freed because Joycelyn Savage is still missing, believed to be under R. Kelly’s direct authority.
The family previously said they haven’t had direct contact with Joycelyn since a brief phone call in 2019.
Her parents, Timothy and Jonjelyn Savage have long accused Kelly of isolating their daughter and controlling her communication.
“We tried to reach out to Joycelyn when my father passed. We have to always reach out through [Kelly’s] camp,” Timothy said in a 2021 interview.
Jonjelyn referred to past phone calls with Joycelyn as “scripted,” adding “We would like to have a one-on-one discussion with you as a family.”
The Savages Reveal They Have Spoken To Jonjelyn Since 2019
Kelly, who is serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and child pornography, is now seeking clemency from Trump.
His legal team claims he’s the target of a murder-for-hire plot inside prison, alleging that correctional officers offered a terminally ill Aryan Brotherhood member early release in exchange for killing him.
They also say he’s been subjected to forced medication and solitary confinement.
Prosecutors have dismissed the claims as meritless. A judge is scheduled to hear arguments on the matter Thursday (June 20).
Kelly’s legal troubles began with a series of federal indictments, including charges of child pornography and coercion of minors. He was convicted in New York and later sentenced again in Chicago. His defense team says new evidence could overturn the conviction.
The Savage family, however, says none of that changes the fact that they still don’t know where their daughter is or what condition she’s in.
You’ve got your ticket, your energy is peaking, and the festival lineup is everything. But are you really ready to go all out without burning out? Whether you are a first-timer or a main-stage veteran, these tips will keep you hyped, hydrated, and hotter than the headliner.
Let’s break down the most useful tips every festival-goer should live by – from planning the ultimate outfits for festivals to not losing your mind (or your phone) while getting lost in the beat.
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Plan the Fits, then Plan the Rest
If you’re not styling like your soul’s on fire, you’re doing it wrong. Festivals aren’t just about music, they’re fashion playgrounds. Your vibe matters, and it starts with the right outfits for festivals.
Think: neon bodysuits, UV-reactive prints, breathable fabrics that glow under blacklight and flex with every move. BADINKA’s festival collection? Built for queens, creatures, and cosmic rebels. This isn’t a time for basics, it’s your stage.
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Hydrate Like It’s Your Job
Glitter’s cute. Heatstroke isn’t. Water is the real VIP. Bring a refillable bottle or hydration pack, many festivals have free water stations, and you’ll want to be hitting those regularly.
Bonus: staying hydrated helps you dance longer, glow harder, and keep that post-festival flu out of your DMs.
Pack Light, But Pack Smart
You don’t need ten backup outfits. What do you need? Essentials:
Portable charger (because Instagram won’t post itself)
Sunscreen that doesn’t sweat off
Wipes and sanitizer (for obvious reasons)
Glitter. Obscene amounts of glitter.
Keep those near as we promise – you are about to need them in one moment.
Go for Function Meets Freaky
Yes, your outfit should melt faces. But also, make sure it lets you move. Think mesh layers, compression cuts, and stretchable rave wear. We’re talking second-skin fits that scream futuristic fantasy but don’t turn into a sauna at sunset.
And for your feet? Platforms, yes. But make them walkable. No one wants to crawl back to the campsite.
Create a Group Signal
Festivals are chaos — the fun kind, but still. Don’t rely on cell service. Have a meetup spot, maybe even a weird group call (screeching like a rave crow, anyone?). Bo ti nus points if your squad has a light-up totem or flag to wave when the crowd gets thick.
Know When to Go All-In
Pace yourself. Not every drop needs your soul. Take breaks, sit in the shade, and recharge, mentally and physically. You’ll enjoy the big acts more when you’re not running on fumes and Red Bull alone.
Dance Like It’s Ritual but Be Respectful
Let loose, but be aware. If you’re elbowing someone every time the bass drops, that’s not a vibe, that’s a hazard. Share the space, spread the joy, and keep the energy electric, not aggressive.
Capture Moments, Not Just Content
Snap pics, sure. But don’t live through your screen. Be present. Feel the bass in your chest, not just on your Stories. Some memories are best kept offline, raw, messy, and totally yours.
Late Night Layers are Life
Once the sun dips, so does the temp. Keep a sheer mesh jacket, UV hoodie, or glow-in-the-dark robe in your backpack. You’ll thank yourself when the wind hits and you still look like an intergalactic siren.
Own Your Vibe
There’s no dress code at a festival, only self-expression. Whether you’re a cyber pixie, neon skeleton, or glitter-drenched alien queen, wear it loud. These spaces are built for freedom and fire. Show up like the rave royalty you are.
Remember – it is your time to express who you really are. So, don’t hesitate to do it in the ultimate best way possible.
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Final Words
Festivals are about more than music, they’re a sensory escape, a place to connect, a playground for your wildest looks and most fearless self. And the right gear sets the tone for everything else.
Start with your outfits for festivals, and let the magic follow. At BADINKA, we craft clothes that don’t just fit, they ignite. Every stitch, every shade, every bold-ass detail is made for your moment.
So pack the glitter, prep the playlist, and get ready to slay the season. This isn’t just a festival. It’s your world now.
Blueface and Chrisean Rock went head-to-head during a tense phone call from jail Tuesday (June 18) after the rapper told her to quit working and stay home, just days after she and their son moved back into his house.
The back-and-forth started earlier that day when Blueface posted a message from behind bars.
“I accepted you back in with open arms so you could get on your feet,” he said. “Ultimately so my son could get on his feet.” He added that he gave Rock money so she could “solely focus on” their son “taking his first steps before his second birthday.”
He also suggested she find her own place “if you have the funds” and said, “I thought I was doing you a solid” because “you’re homeless.”
But things escalated during a jailhouse call Rock later shared online, where Blueface made it clear he didn’t want her working at all. “Nobody wants a b#### that wants to be out working,” he told her.
“You’re not gone’ be there to help me,” he said during the call. Rock pushed back, saying she’s been supporting him while he’s locked up and had sent him money as recently as March. “I been here,” she said. “We break up, we get back together. You putting it all on me.”
When Blueface accused her of not showing up for him, Rock threw it right back.
“Oh my gosh! Now you lying,” she said, raising her arms. “You never came through for your son, and he’s nearly two. NEVER.”
With his audio cutting out due to faulty earphones, Rock took over the conversation.
“I love you. You need to get your dick out your ass,” she said. “I wear you on my face! What is not obvious? I love you.”
She continued, “This is the argument? You did all that stuff just to say, ‘Sit in the house.’ I just want peace.”
Blueface didn’t budge. “You either gonna follow instructions, or you gonna go be your own f###### person,” he said. “You can’t do both, baby. I’m sorry. Nobody wants that. Nobody wants a b#### that wants to be out working.”
Rock sat in silence, visibly stunned, before ending the call. “Alright. I’mma hang up,” she said.
Later, during a livestream, Chrisean Rock claimed that during their four-month breakup, Blueface had to pawn his jewelry because he couldn’t pay his bills or access his accounts.
50 Cent is notorious for his relentless trolling—no one is off-limits, not even Tyler Perry, despite the G-Unit mogul’s past praise and public admiration for the media powerhouse.
Fif hopped on Instagram early Wednesday (June 18) to poke fun at Perry amid the filmmaker’s $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit, using a meme of comedian Katt Williams to make his point.
According to 50 Cent, Tyler Perry should be more concerned about what the comedian has to say about the lawsuit than the lawsuit itself.
“Tyler that case b####### don’t worry about that, worry about this [ninja] here!” 50 Cent wrote alongside an AI-generated image of Williams. “He gonna have a field day with this s###. LOL.”
The post came just hours after 50 Cent publicly defended Perry, sharing another AI image of the two together.
“Did that b#### just say what I think he said ?” he captioned the post. “Nah we ain’t jacking this s### gang! No Way.”
The playful jab didn’t come from a place of malice. The two moguls have long expressed mutual respect for each other. 50 Cent has praised Perry’s business savvy and even called him a mentor. After visiting Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, 50 Cent said he left “inspired.” He also credited Perry for helping him shape his own G-Unit Studios.
Tyler Perry Accused Of Harassment In $260 Million lawsuit
The legal trouble Perry faces stems from a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County by actor Derek Dixon, who claims Perry sexually harassed and assaulted him between 2019 and 2021 while working on the BET series The Oval.
Dixon alleges Perry used his influence to pressure him into a sexual relationship. He claimed Perry offered raises and production deals in exchange for compliance and referring to him as his “pet.”
Dixon also claims he was warned not to speak to other cast members and was subjected to inappropriate texts and advances, including during a trip to the Bahamas.
Perry’s legal team has denied all accusations and labeled the lawsuit an extortion attempt. As of Tuesday (June 18), no criminal charges have been filed.
Pusha T took direct aim at Travis Scott in the new Clipse track “So Be It,” using the mic to air out what he says is a long-standing issue of disloyalty and two-faced behavior—specifically tied to a private listening session at Louis Vuitton headquarters.
The pointed lyrics reference Scott’s Utopia album and his breakup with Kylie Jenner:
“You cried in front of me, you died in front of me/Calabasas took your b#### and your pride in front of me/Heard Utopia had moved right up the street/And her lip gloss was poppin’, she ain’t need you to eat.”
In a preview of an upcoming New York Times “Popcast” interview, Pusha doubled down on his view of Scott, calling him “shameless” and “corny.”
“You shouldn’t have been here anyway,” he said of Scott being present at the Louis Vuitton session. “Him specifically, too.”
Still, he added, “I don’t take it as personally as I should. It’s Travis; he’s harmless.”
In a GQ interview published Tuesday (June 17), Pusha explained the diss was triggered after Scott played a version of “Meltdown” for Pharrell and Clipse that didn’t include Drake’s verse.
That same verse, which later appeared on Utopia, took shots at Pharrell—Pusha’s longtime friend and collaborator.
“That lack of loyalty. Travis really has that,” Pusha said.
He didn’t hold back when describing Scott’s behavior, saying, “To me, that really was just like… he’s a w####. He’s a w####.”
Pusha said he’s been distant from the GOOD Music circle for a while now, and Scott’s actions only confirmed why.
“I personally have been removed from that crew and those people for a minute,” he said. “So, that’s where my issue comes in—like, dawg, don’t even come over here with that, because at the end of the day, I don’t play how y’all play.”
He also accused Scott of aligning with whoever suits him in the moment, calling out his role in the 2018 hit “Sicko Mode,” where Drake dissed Kanye West—someone who had helped launch Scott’s career.
“He’s done this a lot,” Pusha said, adding, “He has no picks. He’ll do this with anybody. He did it with ‘Sicko Mode.'”
In the Clipse track, Pusha even claims to have footage of Scott breaking down:
“You cried in front of me, you died in front of me… The net gonna call it the way that they see it/But I got the video, I can share and A.E. it/They wouldn’t believe it, but I can’t unsee it/Lucky I ain’t TMZ it.”
Clipse’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Let God Sort Em Out, arrives July 11.
Beyoncé closed out her final London performance of the Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday (June 17) with a heartfelt tribute to Paul McCartney and a nod to his daughter, designer Stella McCartney, while performing The Beatles’ civil rights-era anthem “Blackbird.”
The Grammy-winning artist delivered the track to a packed crowd at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, then took to Instagram to express her gratitude.
“Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made. Every time I sing it, I feel so honored. And it is a full circle moment to wear your beautiful daughter’s design,” she wrote, referencing the custom Stella McCartney outfit she wore on stage.
The moment capped off Beyoncé’s sixth and final London date, where she also thanked the city for its energy and support.
“Thank you, London, for creating unforgettable memories for me and my family. Holla at ‘ya when I come on tour again!” she added.
The singer recently reimagined the 1968 Beatles classic on her album Cowboy Carter, retitling it “Blackbiird” and featuring a lineup of Black female country singers, including Brittney Spencer and Reyna Roberts.
The original song, written by McCartney, was inspired by the American Civil Rights Movement. McCartney praised Beyoncé’s version in a public statement, calling it “magnificent.”
He added, “I think Beyoncé has done a fab version and would urge anyone who has not heard it yet to check it out. You are going to love it.”
The Cowboy Carter album, released earlier this year, has sparked widespread conversation for its genre-blending approach and spotlight on Black country artists.
Kanye West checked into a high-end mental health facility in Mallorca as legal troubles mount and backlash over antisemitic remarks continues to damage his public image and business ties.
The 47-year-old rapper, who now goes by Ye, is reportedly undergoing treatment at The Balance Rehab Clinic, a luxury wellness center on the Spanish island, according to RadarOnline.
The facility, which charges $170,000 per week, offers private therapy, yoga and gourmet meals. His wife, Bianca Censori, is reportedly staying with him.
Court filings tied to a wrongful termination lawsuit from former employee Benjamin Provo revealed Ye’s location.
Ye’s reputation has taken a hit following a string of inflammatory posts and public statements and an admission that he was hooked on nitrous oxide.
In February, he posted on X, formerly Twitter, “I’m a Nazi,” followed by an admission that he doesn’t “trust any of them.”
The posts drew widespread condemnation and were later removed.
During the 2025 Super Bowl, Ye aired a commercial promoting his online store, which featured a single item: a $20 T-shirt with a black s#######. The shirt, labeled “HH-01,” was interpreted as a reference to “Heil Hitler” and prompted Shopify to shut down the store.
In May, South Korean retailer Coupang canceled a planned concert and pulled Yeezy products following the release of a song titled “Heil Hitler,” which praised Adolf Hitler. The track was later removed from streaming platforms.
Despite his stay in Spain, Ye surfaced on Friday (June 13) in New York, where he was seen at Diddy sex trafficking trial.
He entered the Manhattan federal courthouse with Christian “King” Combs and watched the proceedings from an overflow room to avoid disrupting the courtroom. He stayed for about 40 minutes before leaving.
R. Kelly’s legal team will file a motion this week to overturn his federal conviction, claiming newly uncovered evidence will help him avoid his 30-year prison sentence.
R. Kelly’s legal troubles began with a string of federal charges, including child pornography and enticement of minors, which led to his conviction in New York and a separate sentence in Chicago.
He was sentenced to 30 years in June 2022. The defense claims the new evidence will dismantle the legitimacy of his conviction.
R. Kelly is currently held at Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina.
“Unfortunately for government counsel, there will be no jurisdictional refuge from that motion and the truth it will uncover. From that, try as they might, there will be no technical argument behind which government counsel can hide,” R. Kelly’s lawyer Beau B. Brindley said.
The latest motion is part of an ongoing saga that erupted last week when the embattled singer’s attorney filed a motion exposing what he called a cover-up involving the Bureau of Prisons and members of the Aryan Brotherhood.
The BOP and members of the Aryan Brotherhood are supposedly involved in a coordinated attempt by prison officials and white supremacists to kill him at a North Carolina facility.
Brindley also submitted a sworn declaration from a high-ranking Aryan Brotherhood member on June 10, which he says supports Kelly’s claims of a murder plot involving prison officials.
The incident, according to the defense, was followed by a forced removal from a hospital at gunpoint and a denial of surgery for blood clots in his lungs.
The defense argues that the government has failed to directly address these accusations, instead brushing them off as standard medical issues.
Brindley accused federal prosecutors of “a pattern of constitutional violations and misconduct,” pointing to previous failed attempts to convict Kelly’s associates.
Kelly’s legal team has also filed an emergency motion for temporary furlough, citing ongoing threats to his life and health. The motion is part of a broader strategy to challenge the conviction on both factual and procedural grounds.
Brindley stated that the upcoming motion will not be vulnerable to dismissal based on jurisdiction or technicalities, adding that his team is securing local counsel to address any potential jurisdictional concerns.
The new motion to vacate is expected to be filed before the end of the week.
Mariah Carey brushed off the concept of time and birthdays during a Capital FM appearance on Monday (June 16), leaving the morning show hosts puzzled as she doubled down on her unconventional views.
The 56-year-old singer joined Capital Breakfast with Sian Welby, Jordan North and Chris Stark, where the conversation quickly veered into the surreal.
When North asked whether she truly rejects the idea of time, Carey didn’t hesitate: “That is true.” Pressed by Welby to elaborate, Carey replied flatly, “I just don’t believe in it.”
Stark, still trying to make sense of her stance, asked if her issue was with time zones. Carey clarified, “No, just time.”
The hosts then asked if she had a problem with clocks. Carey responded, “Yeah. No, just let it go.”
The discussion shifted to birthdays, and Mariah Carey made it clear she doesn’t mark the occasion in the traditional sense.
“I don’t have a birthday, no,” she said. “Anniversaries, yes.”
Stark, still trying to understand how Carey navigates life without acknowledging time, asked how she schedules anything. Carey answered, “Yeah, I would have someone call you and figure it out.”
Mariah Carey’s remarks come as she continues to embrace a persona that defies age and convention, a theme she’s leaned into throughout her decades-long career.
Her comments echoed past interviews, where she had avoided publicly acknowledging her age or celebrating birthdays.
Tyler Perry is being sued for $260 million by actor Derek Dixon, who claims the media mogul sexually harassed him on set, groped him without consent and threatened his career when he resisted.
The actor, who portrayed Dale on Perry’s BET series The Oval and its spinoff Ruthless, alleges Perry used his position of power to coerce him into a sexual relationship, promising professional opportunities in return.
According to court documents, Dixon says Perry repeatedly made unwanted advances, sent sexually explicit messages and touched him inappropriately—including grabbing his buttocks and climbing into bed with him after drinking.
Dixon claims one incident occurred inside a trailer on set, where Perry allegedly groped him without warning. He also accuses Perry of asking him, “Are you a top or a bottom?” before stating, “I’m a top. When you have a big dick and when you hit the G##### right on these bottoms, they go crazy.”
In LGBTQ+ sexual dynamics, a “top” generally refers to the penetrative partner, while a “bottom” refers to the receptive one.
The lawsuit alleges that Perry retaliated against Dixon when he resisted Perry’s advances. At the end of one season of The Oval, Dixon’s character was shot multiple times, but the storyline left his fate unclear. Dixon believes this ambiguity was deliberate, a way for Perry to pressure him into compliance or risk being written off.
Dixon also claims Perry purchased the rights to a show he had written, promising to produce it, but never followed through. He says this move deepened his professional dependence on Perry and left him emotionally distressed.
The complaint includes screenshots of alleged text messages from Perry, some of which contain sexually explicit content and instructions to keep their interactions private.
Dixon says the ongoing harassment and manipulation caused him to suffer from anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Perry’s attorney, Matthew Boyd, issued a strong denial of the allegations, calling the lawsuit a baseless attempt to exploit the producer’s fame and wealth.
“This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,” Boyd said in a statement.
Rick Ross will return to his Mississippi roots Thursday (June 19) as Clarksdale officials rename a stretch of Issaquena Avenue in his honor during a public ceremony at 12:30 p.m. outside the WingStop he owns at 300 Issaquena Avenue.
The event will recognize the Grammy-nominated rapper’s ties to the community and his influence across music and business.
“The City of Clarksdale is proud to announce the official naming of a downtown street in honor of Grammy-nominated, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and cultural icon Rick Ross,” the city said in a statement released Monday.
Rick Ross has long maintained a connection to Clarksdale through family ties and frequent visits. His impact extends beyond Hip-Hop, with ventures in food franchises and real estate.
“Rick Ross has deep roots in Clarksdale through his family heritage and frequent visits to the city. Known globally for his commanding voice and lyrical talent, Ross has made a powerful impact on both the music industry and the business world,” the city said.
The street naming is part of a broader effort to celebrate Clarksdale natives who have made significant contributions to arts, culture and commerce.
“Clarksdale leaders and community members will gather to celebrate Ross’ contributions and recognize the positive light he has brought to his ancestral hometown,” the city added. “The street naming marks a historic moment for Clarksdale, honoring a native son who continues to inspire through art, culture, and enterprise.”
Diddy dominated the courtroom spotlight on Tuesday (June 17) as his legal team introduced a string of explicit text messages that appeared to show Cassie Ventura enthusiastically engaging in the same “freak-off” sessions she later described as abusive in her civil lawsuit.
In one exchange from August 2009, Ventura responded to Diddy’s question about when she wanted to “freak off” with, “I’m always ready to freak off.”
The defense also highlighted a message where Ventura wrote, “I’m so horny I can’t concentrate,” followed by instructions for Diddy to pack a bag as she headed to Duane Reade.
That message, notably, was not included in the government’s chart of evidence, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office special agent DeLeassa Penland, who returned to the stand Monday.
Geragos continued to chip away at the prosecution’s narrative by referencing a message from male escort Jules Theodore, who told Diddy, “I need rest, you guys are rabbits LOL,” suggesting the couple’s sexual appetite was relentless.
The term “rabbits” was used to describe how frequently they engaged in sex, often for hours or even days at a time.
In another message, Ventura told Diddy, “I’m horny and bored,” and in a separate exchange, she said she was having “sexy flashbacks of yesterday.”
At one point, she promised to be “the nastier freak b#### to make up for it,” referring to a future encounter. The defense also introduced a conversation where Ventura expressed a desire to have a child with Diddy.
“I can’t wait until we have a baby, happy Father’s Day,” she wrote. In response to Diddy asking what she wanted to do, she replied, “I wish we could have freaked-off before you left.”
Geragos emphasized Ventura’s apparent willingness in these messages to counter the prosecution’s portrayal of Diddy as a coercive and abusive partner.
The trial continues Wednesday (June 18) in federal court.
Will Smith says the aftermath of his 2022 Oscars outburst forced him into deep self-examination and creative rebirth, revealing in a new interview that he had to dismantle his long-standing need for public approval.
Speaking with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Remi Burgz, the actor and Hip-Hop artist opened up about the emotional and mental toll following the moment he slapped Chris Rock on stage during the Academy Awards after a joke aimed at his estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
“The last few years for me have been really deep reflection,” Smith said. “After the Oscars I shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work and just taking a big, strong, honest look at myself.”
The incident, which aired live and quickly dominated headlines, resulted in Smith being banned from the Oscars for a decade. He admitted the backlash was unlike anything he had ever experienced in his decades-long career.
“For the first time in my career, (I was) having to deal with a level of disapproval that I never had to experience,” he said. “The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, it was brutal.”
The confrontation happened during the 94th Academy Awards in March 2022, when Rock, presenting on stage, made a joke referencing Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.
Will Smith walked up, struck Rock across the face, and shouted, “Keep my wife’s name out your f**king mouth!” Smith said the moment cracked open parts of himself he hadn’t explored before.
“It was just like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas and the manhole cover came off,” he said. “It was scary for a minute what was in there.”
Despite the chaos, Will Smith said the experience eventually led to a creative surge.
“But then all of a sudden, all these new thoughts, new energies, new creativity came through like a geyser and it started showing up as music,” Will Smith said.
Earlier this year, Smith released Based On A True Story, his first album in two decades, marking a return to his musical roots after years focused primarily on acting.
Will Smith, 56, remains banned from attending the Oscars until 2032.
Clipse Reunite on “So Be It” with Chilling Visuals and a Fiery Diss—But Who’s the Target?
Clipse just dropped their new song “So Be It” and it’s a problem! The track is the latest release from their upcoming album Let the Lord Sort Them Out, set to drop June 11. This summer is already heating up! Fans of the group, including me, are hyped. Clipse is easily one of the greatest duos in Hip-Hop history, but we haven’t had a proper group project in nearly two decades. Yeah—20 years!
Now it’s looking like these two might be the comeback kings we didn’t know we needed. Shout out to Malice, who stepped away from the group and the music industry for years to follow a more spiritual path. But now, he and Pusha T are back like they never left. “So Be It” comes with a slick black-and-white visual that’s equal parts ominous and stylish. I’m almost sure Pharrell laced the beat—it’s giving vintage Clipse energy with a darker, more evolved edge. These guys might be vets, but they sound as sharp as ever.
BUT…there is always a “but.”
In the final bars of the song, Push spits:
“You cried in front of me You died in front of me Calabasas took your b**** and your pride in front of me Heard Utopia had moved right up the street And her lip gloss was poppin’, she ain’t need you to eat The net gon’ call it the way that they see it But I got the video, I can share and A.E. it They wouldn’t believe it but I can’t unsee it Lucky I ain’t TMZ it So be it, so be it”
While many initially believed that final verse of the song took direct aim at Kanye West, a GQ interview with Pusha T suggests otherwise. The real target might be Travis Scott and that is the consensus online. It’s those references to Utopia—Travis Scott’s latest album—and seemingly remarks about Kylie Jenner that take it over the top. By the way, our social media guy missed it too.
According to Pusha, the tension stems from an odd studio encounter in Paris last year. Travis popped into Pharrell’s studio, where Clipse were recording. He played them an early version of Utopia, including a track called “Meltdown.” However, Push says Scott conveniently left out the now-infamous verse from Drake that took jabs at Pharrell and his legacy.
“The true context of that is we were in Paris, literally working, and he was calling to play P his new album,” Pusha explained. “He interrupted a session… He’s like, ‘Oh, man, everybody’s here,’ he’s smiling, laughing, jumping around, doing his f#cking monkey dance… And then a week later you hear ‘Meltdown,’ which he didn’t play.”
That omission seemed overt to King Push. And, he allowed the Pharrell diss. That’s Pusha homie for life. Pusha went on to say that Travis’ behavior didn’t line up with the supposed neutrality Scott projects.
“I personally have been removed from that crew and those people for a minute,” Push continued. “So, that’s where my issue comes in—like, dawg, don’t even come over here with that… he’s a w####. He’s a w####.” OUCH.
Push has already handled Drake. Does anybody think that Travis wants that smoke?
Pusha T and Malice aren’t just back, they’re coming for heads. Let God sort em out.
