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EXCLUSIVE: Damon Dash’s Engagement Ring Targeted By Plaintiffs Suing Him

It looks like Damon Dash isn’t getting a break from the parties suing him.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, plaintiffs Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures, who filed a lawsuit against the Roc-A-Fella Records’ co-founder in 2019, want his engagement ring to hit the auction block.

Their attorney, Christopher L. Brown, wrote a letter to Honorable Robert Lehrbuger in the Southern District of New York stating the piece of jewelry should go to auction in an effort to settle Dash’s debt with the plaintiffs. The ring was given to Dash by his fiancée, Raquel Horn.

“This office is counsel to the Plaintiffs in this matter,” the docs read. “Plaintiffs Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures LLC d/b/a Muddy Water Pictures, Inc. I write to supplement the record in regard to jewelry owned by Damon Dash for the upcoming hearing on January 22, 2025.

“Attached is a December 2021 article containing statements from Damon Dash relating to ownership of an ‘engagement ring’ gifted to him by Raquel Horn. See Exhibit A Dame Dash On His Fiancée Giving Him An Engagement Ring: ‘I Loved It.’ The ‘engagement ring’ is owned by Dash and subject to public auction.”

 

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The AllHipHop article mentioned by Brown includes an interview with Dash, who said about the ring, “I loved it. It was beautiful.” He added, “She had already accepted my engagement. We’ve asked each other to marry each other so many times, but it’s my tax problems. We are almost there. We have a baby and we are so in love. It just goes without saying.”

The plaintiffs have targeted Dash’s jewelry before. On January 1, they submitted a request to Lehrburger, asking the judge for a court order to auction off his collection. The pieces of jewelry include: one gold necklace, one gold “Dame” necklace, one gold “Dusko” necklace, one gold watch, three gold rings for the hand, two Roc-A-Fella necklaces, one set of diamond earrings and one set of gold earrings.

The money would go to settling two outstanding judgments totaling $823,284.71. The plaintiffs are also seeking an order requiring Dash to produce corporate ownership documents related to his businesses—Lebanon Improvements LLC, Ocean East Improvements LLC, 1996 Songs LLC, and Blackroc LLC—and deliver them to the United States Marshal.

Eminem Blames Suge Knight For 2Pac & Biggie’s Deaths In Leaked Diss

Eminem fans are losing it following a spate of recent leaks from the rapper’s unreleased catalog, including an incendiary two decades old diss targeting Suge Knight and Ja Rule, titled, “Smack You,” 

The savage track, allegedly recorded in the mid-2000s during the height of 50 Cent’s tensions with Ja Rule, sees Slim Shady unleash on his targets, blaming Suge Knight for the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.  

“I’m holding Suge responsible for the deaths of the two greatest rappers to ever grace the face of this planet,” Em raps. “If only the late, great Mr. Christopher Wallace could talk / He could tell you himself / I’m holding Suge responsible for the death of Ja Rule or anyone else down with Tha Row.” 

To drive the point home, the phrase “Suge shot me” reverberates throughout the track, with Eminem even reworking the chorus from Shakur’s “Against All Odds.” 

“Hopin’ my thug m############ know,” he spits. “This be the realest s### I ever wrote/Against all odds, up in the studio gettin’ blowed/To the truest s### I ever spoke.” 

The Detroit legend adds, “This game is gonna be the death of me,” but vows to ” expose the truth even if it kills me.” 

The track is also littered with jabs aimed at Ja Rule. Eminem mocks Ja before joking Suge Knight is after his publishing and that he’ll be the next rapper “Sittin’ on the passenger side of that Benz that gets hit again.” 

One of dozens leaked online, the song ignited a whirlwind of excitement among Eminem fans. Check out some of the reactions below.  

50 Cent Taunts Jim Jones Following Cam’ron’s Heated Rant 

50 Cent isn’t letting up on Jim Jones, trolling the former Dispet rapper amid his raging feud with Cam’ron. 

The online spat stemmed from a discussion between Cam and 50 Cent about Capo performing with G-Unit amid heavy internal tension at Dipset. 

Jones responded, urging the pair to “Get off my dick,” sparking an explosive rant from Killa Cam on the latest episode of his “It Is What It Is” podcast.  

50 Cent couldn’t get enough of the drama, and took to Instagram on Monday (January 13), with clips of Cam’ron blasting Jim Jones.  

“Individual 1,” he wrote in the caption, referencing his previous taunts. “I mean joMo, jimmy you better holla at Cam privately and chill out.” 

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He also shared a gif of Ma$3 watching Cam’ron bomb on Jim Jones with a bucket of popcorn in hand.  

“This is the worst part of the video,” he teased. “LOL HARLEM !” 

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Cam’ron Goes In On Jim Jones

Cam’ron blasted Jones during his podcast rant, questioning his Harlem roots and Dipset leadership, insisting he was a “fan” who once “begged” to be around him. 

“You are from the Bronx, bro,” he stated. You are not from Harlem. Why do you keep thinking that you are from Harlem, bro?”  

Cam also claimed Jones “[makes] up with every n#### that put hands on you,” reeled off a list of people Jones mended fences after things turned physical.    

“You tried to chase French Montana out the game,” he asserted. “That ain’t work out, y’all got cool. So cool that you go to his movie. You sitting in the crowd, watching his premiere and they dissing you in the movie.”   

Elshere in his rant, Cam’ron responded to Jones’ claims that he stood by while Capo was jumped by eight men in Harlem, firing back with allegations of his own.   

“Do you ever hear me talk about when you ran on me when BMF pulled up?” he asked. “When you ran in the hotel? They chased you to the beach.” 

Meanwhile, Jim Jones has responded to Ma$e and Cam’ron in a new freestyle.  

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The Game’s Relentless Accuser Demands His L.A. Home Despite Raging Fires

Los Angeles is still in the middle of the worst natural disaster in the city’s history—but evidently Priscilla Rainey isn’t concerned about that.

The former She Got Game contestant is still demanding a judge give her The Game’s Calabasas home as the Palisades and Eaton Fires continues their rampage.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop and filed on Monday (January 13), Rainey—who’s been after a $7 million default judgement from The Game for years now—she wants his house to help satisfy the outstanding debt.

Rainey and her attorneys claim The Game is using an “alter ego,” Cash Jones, the real name of his manager Wack 100, to protect his property.

“[The Game] does not get to benefit from his own fraudulent conduct,” the docs read. “A judgment in favor of a creditor, in a fraudulent conveyance action such as the one at bench, sets aside the conveyance insofar as it affects the creditor, but does not set it aside as to the grantor; as between the creditor and the grantee the conveyance is ineffective; but as between the grantor and the grantee the conveyance remains in full effect.

“The right of the creditor is to have the interest of his debtor in the property at the time of conveyance subjected to his claim.”

The docs further reveal, “As indicated by the Title Report, Calculated Risk Analytics created the lien against the Property by recording a Deed of Trust on October 3, 2019 in the amount of $2,458,400.” If Rainey is able to get her hands on the house, it would at least cover one-third of the judgment.

But, as noted in the conclusion, The Game has made it his mission not to concede to Rainey, a promise he made after she initially filed the sexual assault lawsuit in 2015.

“Taylor has gone to great extra-judicial lengths to avoid Plaintiff’s enforcement efforts on her judgment,” it reads. “These tactics of delay, misinformation1, and, paramount here, his conveyance of assets in avoidance of Plaintiff’s judgment, prevent Taylor from taking a legally viable or credible position in response to the OSC. For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiff respectfully requests that an Order for Sale pursuant to Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 701.510 et. seq. be issued.”

The next court date is scheduled for January 27.

M.I.A. Criticizes Beyoncé’s $200M Malibu Mansion Purchase 

M.I.A. is calling out Beyoncé over the lavish home she and JAY-Z purchased in 2023 for nearly $200 million. The former Roc Nation artist referenced the superstar singer during a recent rant on Instagram Live. 

“I’m also in a town where the most expensive house in this town is owned by a Black woman, which is Beyoncé,” M.I.A. stated. 

The power couple reportedly made history with their record-breaking purchase of the property, which was the most expensive home ever sold in California at the time. The Tadao Ando–designed minimalist Malibu mansion was previously owned by art collectors William Bell Jr. and Maria Bell. 

M.I.A. continued, explaining why she believes Beyoncé was able to purchase the home. 

“Because she capitalized on this level of ignorance without people like me clearing s### up. So, this is also why Im clearing this up,” the British-Sri Lankan musician said. “Money and everything and accumulation and everybody’s spirit has been feeding into this machine. And the machine has been paying out, hence you can have someone like Beyoncé have a $200 million house.” 

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This isn’t the first time M.I.A. has called out Beyoncé. Last month, M.I.A. blasted Adele for thanking Bey during an awards speech, claiming the British singer wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for her.  

“[Adele’s] career would not exist if I hadn’t made Jonathan Dickens into a manager, who is her manager,” she claimed. “When she gets an award, she thanks Beyoncé. And I’m sick and tired of all of the f###### women who don’t want to give respect to me because I’m a brown woman in music.” 

Kanye West Announces $2M Yeezy Sales In 24 Hours—Proclaims G.O.A.T. Status

Kanye West is declaring himself the G.O.A.T. of all G.O.A.T.s after raking in over $2 million in 24 hours on his Yeezy website.  

On Monday (January 13), Ye unveiled his latest footwear item the Yeezy SLPR, on sale for just $20. 

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It appears the Yeezy SLPR proved popular with fans and boosted sales with Kanye West taking to his Instagram story to boast about a whirlwind day.  

According to Ye, the website made $2,339,096, in 24 hours on Monday, January 14. 

The new shoe release arriving days after adidas wiped all traces of the controversial artist and his merch from their sites seemingly put a spring in West’s step and he took to Instagram to fire off multiple braggadocious posts.  

“Any brand other than Yeezy F### you,” he wrote alongside an image of a dusty laptop. “Close your dirty ass laptops I don’t hate you I just love meeee.” 

He also gave a shout out to the entire Yeezy team alongside an image of the FIFA World Cup Trophy. 

“We are better than anyone else that ever did anything everrrr,” he asserted, although he later deleted the post.   

Kanye West Dismisses Rumors He’s Broke

In his third upload, Kanye West shared an image of a goat and declared himself the Greatest Of All Time in various categories. 

He also brushed off rumors he was “broke” and had been “cloned,” questioning, “do this sound like a clone.” 

West continued his rant, insisting “i dont take advice i give it,” adding “i do and say what the f### i wanna say when i wanna say how i wanna say whenever i wanna say it.” 

He concluded with a message for everybody who “wanted to know what would happen if ye never got money again,” writing “i guess we’ll never f###### knoooow,” and announcing “i’m rich forever and ever in every lifetime.” 

Jim Jones Fires Back At Cam’ron With Explosive New Freestyle Defending Harlem Roots 

Jim Jones is firing back at Cam’ron’s scathing rant in a new freestyle repping his Harlem roots despite his fellow former Dipset affiliate’s claims he’s not actually from the neighborhood. 

The rappers have been embroiled in a fiery social media feud in recent days, with the latest chapter unfolding when Killa Cam unleashed on Capo during Monday’s episode of his “It Is What It Is” podcast, following his return from vacation. 

Now, Jim Jones is hitting back with a fresh freestyle reminding Cam’ron, Ma$e and any doubters exactly who he is.  

“Remind them you a star,” Capo begins before going off on those “lying on me,” before reeling off his Harlem accolades.  

He also responded to Cam claiming he exploits his friends rather than get them off the streets.

Jones referenced Mel Matrix, saying it’s been seven years since he’s seen the incarcerated rapper, “But now he got to fly straight.” 

Furthermore, Jim Jones hit back at Cam’ron’s claims that Ma$e showed him the ropes in the early days of his career, adding “You n##### taught me how to rap and now I’m platinum (stupid).” 

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Jones wore a pink shirt and matching bucket hat in the video, seemingly referencing his claim to have inspired Cam’ron’s iconic pink era in the early 2000s. 

Jones took another shot at Cam and Ma$e in the caption while promoting his latest projects.  

 “I said wht I said after they laugh at th lies th truth still hurts,” he captioned the post. “Back to work album dropping asap lol.” 

He added, “Why would I waste free promo got me trending I’m tryin to drop lol.” 

Cam’ron went off on Jim Jones in an incendiary rant. Check it out below.  

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President Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payment For L.A. Fire Victims 

President Joe Biden has announced a $770 one-time payment for Los Angeles fire victims amid the historic blazing tearing through the region.  

Biden announced the decision during a Monday evening (January 13) meeting with senior officials, convened to address the ongoing federal response to California’s worst wildfires in state history. 

“I want to be clear, we are not waiting until those fires are over to start helping the victims,” Biden stated. “We are helping them all right now. People impacted by these fires are going to receive a one-time payment of $770. So, they can quickly purchase things like water, baby formula, and prescriptions. So far, nearly 6,000 survivors have registered to do just that, and $5.1 million has gone out.” 

He added, “It’s going to cost tens of billions of dollars to get Los Angeles to what it was. We are going to need Congress to step up with the funding to get this done.” 

Biden previously announced the government will cover 100 percent of fire disaster response costs for the next six months.

Affected individuals can apply for assistance at disasterassistance.gov or 1-800-621-3362. 

Santa Ana winds are forecasted to create critical fire conditions across Los Angeles and Ventura counties over the next three days, intensifying the battle against the deadly blaze. 

The wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives, scorched 40,000 acres in Greater Los Angeles, and destroyed over 12,300 structures, wiping out entire communities, per NBC News.  

The Palisades Fire, the largest in the area, has burned more than 23,000 acres and remains only 14% contained, threatening neighborhoods like Brentwood, Encino, and Westwood. 

Evacuation orders remain in place for over 90,000 L.A. residents. An additional 89,000 are under evacuation warnings. 

Beyoncé Postpones Major Announcement Amid Devastating L.A. Fires 

Beyoncé is postponing her highly anticipated announcement slated for January 14, amid the ongoing fires devastating Los Angeles. 

Fans were primed for major news, but the superstar songstress revealed the delay on Instagram just hours before the scheduled update. 

“The January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles,” Beyoncé wrote in a statement. “I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community.” 

She also referenced her charity foundation’s recent donation, asking fans for their support

“The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million to directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief,” Beyoncé noted. “Please join us in supporting with whatever you can. Link in bio.” 

Beyoncé first teased the announcement following her performance during Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday. Fans speculated that the Grammy Award-winning singer was set to drop her ACT III album and/or reveal a new tour. 

Last week, Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles, revealed her “sacred Happy Place,” was among the thousands of homes destroyed by the blaze. She shared an old video showing off the view from her cherished Malibu bungalow while reflecting on the loss.  

“It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place,” she wrote. “Now it is gone!!” 

SZA Explains How Drew Barrymore Inspired Fan-Favorite “Ctrl” Song

SZA and Drew Barrymore shared an intimate moment years in the making recently after the chart-topping vocalist dished how much the actress meant to her while explaining one of her biggest hits.

On Monday (January 13), the “Snooze” hitmaker and Barrymore engaged in a heartfelt exchange during an interview that clearly left not only each other, but fans and viewers moved. The tear-jerking moment spurred amid discussion about the inspiration behind SZA’s fan-favorite song “Drew Barrymore” from her 2017 album Ctrl.

However, what started out as Barrymore giving the TDE signee her flowers for the song ended up turning into a confessional for SZA on the profound influence the actress has had on the her life.

SZA began by expressing her excitement about being able to share the origins of the song’s title directly with Drew. “It wasn’t just titled after you, the energy that you carry,” SZA said. “Even my outfit is inspired by the way you’ve made me feel my entire life. Like the carefree, the understanding.”

She continued, revealing a deeply personal story about a letter she had written but never sent to Barymore. “When you’re younger and you’re a Black woman, there’s not a lot of examples all the time,” she explained. “And one of the few lovely white women that I looked up to so much on television, it was you because you were so yourself. You were quirky. Your smile wasn’t perfect. I have like a slight speech impediment and people laugh all the time. They’re like, ‘What is this saying?’ but I love the way you talk. Just all the you-ness of you.”

Barrymore, visibly touched, responded with a mixture of humility and gratitude, recalling a specific encounter they previously had discussing the song prior to the interview. And still, SZA’s admiration for Barrymore’s authenticity and spirit continued to shine through. “Your laugh, even in the movies and in real life, it just reminds me of all the things about myself that make me nervous, but on you it shines so brightly,” she said. “You gave me permission to be myself and feel like this is so cool and so not whatever. I just love it.”

Watch the touching exchange between the pair in the post above.

EXCLUSIVE: Megan Thee Stallion Won’t Let Tory Lanez’s “Hired Gun” Milagro Gramz Off The Hook

Megan Thee Stallion filed a scathing reply to Milagro Gramz’s attempt to dodge a defamation lawsuit after she accused the blogger of spearheading a smear campaign allegedly crafted to destroy the rapper’s credibility and reputation.

The Houston-born rapper isn’t holding back; her attorneys’ filings allege Milagro Gramz spread false narratives at the behest of Tory Lanez, who was convicted last year of shooting Megan during a 2020 altercation.

Megan claims the blogger crossed the line between free speech and malicious falsehoods, launching what her legal team described as a full-blown campaign of destruction.

The suit argues Gramz falsely accused Megan of lying under oath in Lanez’s trial, during which Lanez was convicted of felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

In their opposition to Milagro’s motion to dismiss, Megan’s lawyers wrote, “Whether Tory Lanez shot Ms. Pete is verifiable—and has been verified in a court of law.”

Her lawyer Daniel L. Humphrey fumed, “The post-truth world [Milagro Gramz] thinks she lives in is not reality. Whether [Tory Lanez shot [Megan Thee Stallion] is verifiable. Whether [Megan Thee Stallion] told the truth about the shooting was verified by a unanimous jury verdict.”

Megan’s attorneys maintain these allegations aren’t protected opinions or online gossip. They claim the blogger took deliberate actions to damage Megan’s career by muddying the truth.

The lawsuit gets more specific, accusing Milagro Gramz of intentionally egging on Lanez’s supporters and aligning herself with his family.

Megan Thee Stallion contends that Gramz referred to her mental state with phrases like “legally retarded” while also dubbing her an alcoholic. According to the filing, this campaign of calculated harassment caused Megan severe emotional trauma.

The filing also highlights Gramz’s alleged promotion of a doctored pornographic video bearing Megan’s likeness. Court documents claim Milagro Gramz liked the video on Twitter (X) and directed followers to her “likes” tab, where the explicit footage was available to her approximately 100,000 followers.

Megan’s team asserts this constitutes a violation of Florida law, which bans the distribution of altered sexual content involving identifiable individuals.

“This case is not about the right to express opinions on a criminal trial or…to silence opinions she disagrees with. Instead, it is about a malicious smear campaign undertaken for the sole purpose of harming Ms. Pete in retaliation for her defiance of a violent criminal,” the filing reads.

The lawsuit brands Milagro Gramz as a willing participant in a larger effort to tarnish Megan’s reputation, describing the blogger’s behavior as “conspiratorial coordination” with Tory Lanez’s family.

Megan’s legal team argued that the case isn’t about free expression but rather an effort to seek justice against an individual they allege knowingly spread harmful lies.

Katt Williams Admits He Loves Jamie Foxx But Hates His Alleged Clone

Katt Williams is back dropping bombshells in the New Year, this time specifically naming names during a shady yet endearing rant about Jamie Foxx.

More specifically, a clip from the a recent show apart of the comedian’s Heaven On Earth Tour has been making rounds on social media due to William’s bizarre and affectionate analysis of Foxx’s recent standup special for Netflix.

As he delivered a hilarious monologue about his love for Foxx, Williams also softly floated some eyebrow-raising speculation about his comedy contemporary being cloned. Williams opened his bit with an emotional confession about watching the recent special—that captures Foxx recounting the harrowing health emergency he experienced last year. “Five minutes in, I’m crying like a baby,” Williams admitted. “The f*ck am I doing crying at a special, n*gga? Jamie Foxx ain’t sh*t.”

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The audience erupted into laughter as Williams mocked himself for being so moved, only to turn the joke toward Foxx. “N*gga televised his funeral, he ain’t even dead. He was just up there.”

As he transitioned into his more outlandish claims, Williams made it clear he was treading on the thin line between an electric comedic performance and a speculative conspiracy theory laden rant. “Let me be specific, anything I say tonight is allegedly, b*tch,” he said. “I don’t know sh*t, I just be up here talking.”

Williams added, “I love Jamie Foxx, let me say that, I love Jamie Foxx—But his muthaf*ckin clone ain’t sh*t.”

The absurdity of the set quickly escalated as Williams began critiquing the so-called “clone” for its alleged blunders. “The clone showed up with a face full of freckles,” he remarked. “We ain’t never even seen Jamie Foxx with freckles, b*tch. This clone is stupid as hell. The clone didn’t even have a tattoo on the back of his head. I couldn’t believe it.”

Williams continued, poking fun at Foxx’s health scare by suggesting there was a cryptic narrative surrounding it. “That n*gga started the story with, ‘And somebody gave me an aspirin, and 21 days later’… wait a minute, what?” he quipped. “That sounds like somebody gave you a d*ck. You got to be more specific, sir.”

His most shocking pseudo-allegation, however, arrived as he shifted gears and briefley touched on Foxx’s infamous Hollywood parties. “This one I knew I was going to f*ck with Jamie,” he said. “This n*gga was having butt naked basketball parties. And I love basketball. But I don’t love basketball like that, b*tch.”

Watch the stitch-inducing clip from the show in the post above.

Diddy Accused Of Assaulting Teen Babysitter Still In High School

Diddy’s legal troubles have taken a darker turn as a former babysitter filed a shocking lawsuit accusing the music mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2000.

The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, was just 16 years old and claims the incident occurred after Diddy offered her a ride home from a babysitting job in a Manhattan apartment building.

Doe alleges that Diddy and two male associates coerced her into the car late one evening as she was leaving her job.

Initially declining his offer, Doe says she agreed only after his insistence that it was “too dangerous” for her to walk alone. But what was meant to be a brief ride home turned into what Doe calls a terrifying ordeal.

The lawsuit alleges that the vehicle veered to an unknown location instead of taking her to her nearby residence.

When Doe grew visibly frightened, Diddy allegedly handed her a drink to “calm her down.” Soon after consuming it, she became groggy and disoriented.

The complaint states she was then taken to a location where Diddy sexually assaulted her, with his associates facilitating the attack.

Afterward, she claims she was dropped off at her building’s lobby by the same men.

This lawsuit, filed under the NYC Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, comes as Diddy faces mounting allegations in other cases.

The act, which opened a “lookback window” for survivors of gender-based violence, allows Doe to file the lawsuit despite the incident occurring over two decades ago.

Doe’s legal team describes the incident as part of a broader pattern of misogyny and abuse by Diddy.

This latest accusation arrives on the heels of Diddy’s other legal battles, including his detention on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Despite his legal team’s denials and attempts to downplay previous allegations, these lawsuits have already proven catastrophic for his career and empire.

Ice Cube’s Son O’Shea Jackson Jr. Talks Boo’ing Hulk Hogan With Wale & Comedian Eric Andre

Award-winning actor and son of West Coast Hip-Hop legend Ice Cube, O’Shea Jackson Jr., has shed some light on what it was like to be in the building when wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was boo’d at an arena in Los Angeles.

On Monday (January 13), Jackson Jr. appeared in a new interview on Sway’s Universe, during which he hit on a number of topics including his new 50 Cent-produced film Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera and his childhood hatred for Adam Sandler, among other things. One of the most eye-brow raising points he made arrived at the intersection of he and Sway Calloway’s conversation about the incident involving former WWE star Hogan at the recent WWE Monday Night Raw broadcast in Los Angeles at Intuit Dome.

As the pair dissected the monumental boo’ing treatment Hogan was met with upon his entrance to the show apart of the New Day branch of Raw streaming on Netflix, Jackson Jr. made some palpable statements about the elderly wrestling figure. For starters, Jackson Jr. revealed he and wrestling aficionado Wale and comedian Eric Andre were among the attendees who boo’d the crap out of Hogan.

“I’ll show you the video,” Jackson Jr. said proudly with a devious chuckle underneath his breath present.

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He continued, “Me, Eric Andre, and Wale was giving it to him.”

When pressed to clarify why his trio directed such aggression to Hogan, Jackson Jr. simply replied, “Uh, the n*gga hatin’.”

However, as he clarified his strong initial statements, Jackson Jr. further uncovered the deepening rift between one of the sport’s most beloved figures and its massive Black fanbase. In particular, the Straight Outta Compton star explained the bad taste in his mouth as a result of Hogan’s racist 2008 rant had never truly left his taste buds even to this day — making it hard to stomach him in any sort of dose.

“The racism, bro,” he said in part before adding, “It’s just hard to forget how detailed that rant was.” He added, “And if you look up his rant, it’s very, you know, it’s very detailed.”

As Jackson Jr. concluded, he addressed the discourse online that Hogan received unfair treatment by shutting down the notion in the first place—suggesting Los Angeles shouldn’t have been the venue to introduce him and expect a standing ovation. “And you know, I get a lot of people online who are like, ‘Oh, well, you know, he would be mad if he found out about that whole generation’, yeah, well, when I find out, I’ll be mad,” he said. “But like right now, bringing them out here. What’d you think was going to happen in LA?”

He added, “That’s a pivotal moment in wrestling history—You know, I’m glad I was there.”

Jackson Jr.’s remarks are especially potent considering they follow Hogan’s own fellow wrestling peer, former WWE star Mark Henry revealed he unsuccessfully attempted to advise the Hulkster on how to fix his reputation as a racist.

Check out the clip below of Hogan being boo’d by thousands the moment he entered the arena in the post below.

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How Social Casinos Attract New Players: What You Should Know

Today’s digital entertainment world is a completely different place than it was ten years ago. Now, social casinos dominate the market, a combination of gaming and virtual communication. Today, the platform has taken things to a new level, and they’re connecting with gamblers way better by leveraging comments and images shared by social media users. 

The companies that started out trying to attract people to these casino-style games are now at the forefront of this newly merged entertainment industry. They used simple arguments, strong points, and emotional triggers.

The Basics of Social Casinos 

Social casinos have a distinctive position in the field of digital games and casino-style gambling, as they are the main attraction for players having fun with casino games with no real money involved. Websites like Facebook have optimized strategies to maximize interaction with minimal investment. The best social casino sites are well-suited to driving innovation while the entire industry continues to be re-invented with new features and engagement modes.

The Art of Engagement

By their nature, social casinos cater to the fundamental desires of humanity related to accomplishment, friendship, and entertainment. They are schooled in game theory and psychology and can generate a cycle of rewarding the players with progressive rewards and recognition. 

Companies such as Playtika and Big Fish Games lead the field in developing such experiences, and the social gaming industry is growing with more interactive and action-adventure games for the web, social networks, and mobile devices.

These platforms clearly show participants how their gaming experiences are designed to exploit human instincts. They are aware of the fact humankind is both competitive and social. 

Thus, they create such conditions where users can dare their friendships online through a leaderboard, friend list, and sharing features. A friend could easily inform a fellow friend about the success they’ve achieved or let them in on the chance to participate in a friendly competition.

The Power of Free-to-Play 

One of the most appealing sides of social platform games must be their gameplay-for-free approach. Newcomers dive directly into the ocean without any need to invest finances, which means there is no barrier to entry, as one would face going to a physical casino. 

While still having fun with the casino games, players can avoid the risks that are usually involved with wagering. While bait in the form of free, initial chips or credits captures players’ attention with promises of action and potential regarding the games, they also tend to feel that a sense of virtual success is luring. 

Deeper into the gameplay, players then find carefully thought-out mechanisms that balance reward generosity with subtly inspiring them to pay for more virtual money or special feature purchases.

Social Integration and Community Building

Modern social casinos transformed the art of community building into a higher and better one. They are the creators of vivid ecosystems where players can interact, compete, and collaborate. Often, they include in-game chat systems, clubs or guilds, and events that link players together.

The social aspects, with the availability of chat functions, groups, and events, are beneficial in many ways: better player engagement, a sense of belonging, and a network effect that makes the platform more valuable as more players join.

Innovation in Game Design

Social casinos, on the other hand, remain at the forefront of innovation by applying different game mechanics inspired by various gaming genres. They mix classic casino game mechanics with progressive and challenge systems, as well as achievement tracks. 

This combination allows players to participate at multiple levels, starting from some immediate pleasures like winning a round-up to the feeling of fulfillment that comes from the accomplishment of collecting sets or reaching new levels.

The games generally have some incredible visuals, interesting movements, and a very atmospheric sound design element to them. In fact, these production values give you a feeling of playing a mainstream video game, just on a mobile app. That’s a kind of feeling that is unmistakably premium, and it’s actually a free one, too. This is one of the perks of winning the industry’s “Best Social Casino Product” award.

Data-Driven Engagement 

Behind the scenes, these casinos use the power of advanced data analytics to deeply understand and set in order player behavior. They measure many different aspects to form their offering. For example, the average time a player plays a certain game versus the number of people using the most popular features.

This way, they can produce exciting games and offer content that is focused on particular groups of players.

The Role of Rewards and Recognition

Apart from this, virtual casinos have also learned how to keep players coming back by rewarding them in various ways. The idea of a player being rewarded for logging in on a daily basis, loyalty programs, and achievements inspire the commitment of multiple touchpoints to keep the user engaged. 

All these options let the player be in complete control, and they get the most out of it with their rewards. The platforms quite often have virtual VIP programs just like the ones in brick-and-mortar casinos, but these virtual ones allow for the existence of virtual benefits and status symbols that the most loyal players can get.

Mobile-First Experience 

First, the explosion of mobile gaming made quite an impact on the social casino world. With the facilities provided by these platforms through designing their software for mobile devices, players in today’s world can play games from any location. 

The mobile experience is what enables players to play anywhere and at any time, mainly due to the convenience of mobile access, while push notifications and time-restricted content add to the player interactions at various times of the day.

In closing

Social casinos are a form of entertainment that is a mix of the latest technology and behavioral psychology. What are their main points of attracting people and keeping them? They lie in a comprehensive understanding of human motivation and the careful use of game design principles. 

Although they are closely related to the classic style of dynamism in casino games, their main feature is social interaction where no money is to be played with, and innovation continuously offers an entertainment style that is not only novel but also a good match for more than a million players around the world.

These platforms are going to take such a path of modification that they most probably will adopt new software and techniques of keeping people engaged with them but still retain the main features they are offering: a safe way of enjoying casino-style games without financial risk and an opportunity to meet new friends. 

This will, on one end, provide the players with insight into the operation of such platforms in a bid to assist them in making sound decisions during interactions with advanced systems supporting these experiences.

LiAngelo Ball Reportedly Signs Def Jam Deal Worth Up To $13M

LiAngelo Ball may no longer be in search of an NBA contract, based on reports surrounding his future as a mainstream artist.

Following the surging viral popularity of his latest banger “Tweaker” the former G-league hooper has reportedly signed an incredibly lucrative record deal with two of the biggest names when it comes to major labels in the music industry.

The ink appears to be all but dry on the deal as NBA Reporter and ESPN correspondent Shams Charania issued a tweet breaking the news on Monday, (January 13). In addition to millions guaranteed, the deal could potentially be worth tens of millions and additionally offers ball a substantial amount of autonomy over his music, which will be backed by Def Jam and Universal Music Group.

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In a tweet, Charania wrote, “LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says.”

He added, “Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed, and gives Ball full ownership of music and his own record label.”

Charania normally reports on blockbuster free agency and trade deals, such as Jimmy butler’s recent request for a trade from the Miami Heat, throughout the NBA season and off season. The fact that Charania felt the need to get on the news first is alone a testament to the validity of the rumor. While it initially appeared as though Lonzo was seemingly high on his brother, the remark her recently made with his podcast crew about LiAngelo, aka G3, being newcomer of the year in the industry is seemingly coming true. However, rather than just competing against Lil Baby amongst the ears of his peers, the stakes will be much higher now as LiAngelo will now be put up against his fellow rap and Hip-Hop contemporaries, as well as stars from other genres such as pop, country and R&B. Additionally, based on the terms that LiAngelo will be the rightful owner of the music he creates, it will be interesting whether or not his brother Lonzo Ball will be a part of the process — considering he’s listed as a writer on “Tweaker” and currently experiencing a resurgence following his return to the Chicago Bulls after years of prolonged injury.

Not to mention if the figures of his new contract are in fact spot on, this will be a bit of an upgrade on what LiAngelo would’ve made had he signed a contract with an NBA franchise today. Based on his two years of experience in the G league playing for the Charlotte Hornets affiliate team the Swarm, LiAngelo would likely be eligible to sign an NBA veteran minimum contract worth about $2 million.

Revisit the initial reaction to “Tweaker” through the lens of social media via the post below.

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Khloé Kardashian Called Out For Hypocrisy After Criticizing L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Over Fires

Khloé Kardashian is getting called out after criticizing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s handling of the wildfires ravaging the city, despite previous reports the reality TV star and her famous family previously ignored local water-conserving mandates. 

The Good American founder called Bass “a joke” over alleged cuts to the Fire Department budget in an Instagram Story post.  

Kardashian reported a video of a news segment featuring LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley claiming, “The fire department needs to be properly funded,” but “it’s not.” 

The Calabasas resident wrote on the clip, “I stand with YOU Chief Crowley!!!! You spoke the truth and you had tears in your eyes because I can tell you didn’t want to say that but it was THE TRUTH!!!! Mayor Bass you are a joke!!!!” 

However, social media users quickly referenced reports from June 2022 accusing Khloé Kardashian and her sister Kim Kardashian of massive excess water consumption.

Yvette Nicole Brown Reacts To Khloe Kardashian’s Criticism Of Mayor Bass

Act Your Age actor Yvette Nicole Brown blasted Khloé Kardashian on Instagram. She shared a Rolling Stone report from August 2022, branding the Kardashians “among L.A.’s worst water wasters.” Kim and Khloé racked up a combined overuse of 333,000 gallons above the county limit.  

“This is from 2022 when Los Angeles was in the midst of a drought,” Brown wrote in the caption. “Every citizen was asked to conserve for the good of everyone else. Y’know because of fires? This is how some citizens responded to the ask.” 

Referencing Khloé Kardashian’s criticism of Mayor Bass, Brown added, “Is THIS a joke @khloekardashian?” 

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Khloé Kardashian has yet to respond to the backlash or Brown.  

Meanwhile, Kim is speaking up for incarcerated firefighters risking their lives to fight the inferno. She called on Governor Gavin Newsom to pay the inmates more than the measly $1 an hour they are currently getting.

Former Bad Boy E. Ness Is Back With Another Humdinger: “Beastie Boys Were Culture Vultures”

Former Bad Boy rapper E. Ness is back.

You might remember when we interviewed him last year, because we went viral multiple times over it. He’s known for being an outspoken MC/battle rapper, who never bites his tongue.

I will say that Ness has recently evolved into a content creator who raps. But make no mistake—he still has BARS. I recently watched his new interview with us, and it was quite comical.

The interview kicks off with some incendiary comments about one of Hip-Hop’s most beloved groups, the Beastie Boys. The Beastie Boys broke down barriers in the ’80s and ’90s with their signature brand of Hip-Hop.

They ran with the Kings of Rock, Run-DMC, and opened doors for other white rappers. However, Ness alleges they were “culture vultures.” That’s a harsh term, but he does back up his claim. You gotta watch, because it’s at the very beginning of the interview.

Beyond that, Ness has plenty to say about his former boss, Diddy, who’s currently jacked up in the game. You might recall that in last year’s interview, Ness claimed there was a “smear campaign” against the Big Bad Boy. This time, he doesn’t go quite that far but does reflect on his previous statements, acknowledging that things weren’t as clear back then.

One of the most intriguing parts of the interview is his take on his relationship with Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan. OK, that wasn’t necessary— but Da Band lives on!

In our last interview, Ness went viral for revealing that Dylan didn’t show up when Dave Chappelle was taping his infamous sketch. That absence, according to Ness, made Chappelle parody Dylan. Dylan boldly claimed that was a lie. This time, Ness maintains that they simply have different points of view. You’ll have to watch the interview to fully understand the dynamic.

There’s plenty more to unpack in the interview, especially when it comes to Ness’s thoughts on music. He dives into the current state of the industry, why he’s still around and what he’s got cooking with a lineup of legendary collaborators.

And here’s the last interview, should you want to see it.

King Harris Claims Baby Mama Doesn’t Mind Him Dating Other Women

King Harris is issuing a PSA to the ladies, assuring them that although he’s just had a son, his baby mama has no problem with him spending time with other women.  

The son of T.I. and Tiny Harris became a first-time father last November, welcoming a little boy, King Jr., with his apparent partner J’Nijah “Nana” Epps.  

However, King isn’t ready for an exclusive relationship, and it appears Epps is on board. On Sunday night (January 12), the rapper took to Instagram to set the record straight.  

“Just know my baby mama don’t care,” King told his followers, warning there’s no point trying to contact Epps to “get one over” on him. 

“It’s not nothing special,” he said of the women he’s talking to. “We just kicking s### and having [a] good time. You know what I’m saying. My baby mama don’t mind, so you can’t try to be, like, extra messy.” 

He continued, explaining that he was “not a bad baby daddy,” and so gets extra privileges.

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King then went off on a fan who disagreed with his take.   

“I ain’t got no baby mama problems,” he replied. “My baby mama is one of the most playa baby mamas known to mankind. So, b#### what the f### is you talking ‘bout?”  

He added, “Man, beat it. Don’t try to talk to me like I’m one of them lame-ass baby daddies that get yelled on and beat on when they come in they house. No, that’s not me. We got s### running very smooth over here. No problems.” 

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Fans Question King Harris’s Open Relationship

His remarks caused a stir online, with fans stating, “She definitely doin the same,” and “This not a flex, she don’t care cuz she don’t really like you.” 

Others suggested it was “Learned behavior,” arguing King Harris was copying father T.I.’s actions. 

“Welp…Didn’t he see his daddy do this to his mom constantly and she accepted it?” one person said. “So this is normal behavior and as long as the baby mother is taken care of and the child is she probably is cool with it cause her financial needs are met. It is what it is.” 

Madlib Loses Everything In Los Angeles Fires—Including “Decades Of Music”

In what seems like an ongoing nightmare with no end in sight, the Los Angeles wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Southern California.

As some of the smoke starts to clear, more and more members of the Hip-Hop community are stepping up to help their fellow creatives, including Pete Rock and DJ Spinna. On Monday (January 13), both veteran producers shared a fundraising link for Madlib, who just lost everything he owns to the massive blazes.

“We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support in helping legendary producer Madlib and his family rebuild after losing their home, decades of music, and equipment in the devastating LA fires,” the description reads. “Your donation, no matter the amount, will provide essentials, temporary housing, and tools to help Madlib continue creating the music that has touched so many lives. 100% of your donations are tax deductible and will go directly to Madlib and his family. LOVElikeWATER, is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that supports artists through life’s challenges.”

Rock added, “Say less,” while DJ Spinna wrote, “Please help my brother @madlib. Any amount, large or small. #spreadtheword #thishurts #prayforla.”

 










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Madlib is among the many who are in the midst of not only staying safe but having to accept the harsh reality that everything he’s worked for has been destroyed. DJ Premier recently called on the Hip-Hop community to help fellow beatsmith Jazimoto, who lost her family home in Altadena.

“My dear friend and fellow Producer Jazimoto (Jasmine Morris) just lost her family home in Altadena, California due to the ongoing fire,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “She’s a classically trained Pianist and Violinist and has worked with M.O.P. and recently our joint album with @teflon_m.o.p ‘2 Sides To Every Story.’ Her Father is renowned Jazz artist Wilbur Morris and her 80 year old Mom is Mari Morris, a former art professor.

“Not only did the fire claim her home, she lost all of her musical instruments, computers, a massive record collection including a piano gifted to her by her Dad. I put a GoFundMe link in my bio. Any contribution is appreciated. Extreme prayers up for everyone going through this chaos.”

Madlib and Jazimoto’s stories will be all too common in the coming weeks as the extent of the damage is slowly uncovered. As of Monday morning, the most destructive fire, the Palisades Fire, remains at just 14 percent contained, while the second biggest fire, the Eaton Fire, is contained at 33 percent.