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Man Convicted Of Robbing 50 Cent Busted For Sex Assault

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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A guy who is out on parole for jacking about $3 million worth of cash and jewels from 50 Cent got locked up again after allegedly assaulting a woman in Jersey City.

Richard Murphy, 35, got picked up by a SWAT team, less than two weeks after cops say he and another dude followed a woman home from the PATH station on July 26 and attacked her inside her building vestibule.

According to the police report obtained by Patch, the two guys approached the 37-year-old woman and asked why she was alone, adding they “could take care of her.”

She told them to back off. When she got to her door, one of them shoved her inside, pulled up her skirt and assaulted her. The woman screamed and fought back; she punched him and he punched her right back.

Cops showed up around 11:30 P.M. and found blood at the scene. She was taken to Jersey City Medical Center.

Murphy was caught nearly two weeks later at his home. Now here’s where it gets even crazier—this dude was already on parole from a previous case where he hit a lick at an apartment tied to 50 Cent’s business.

Back in January 2021, Murphy and two other guys broke into the Cliffside Park property and made off with about $3 million in jewelry and cash from an unlocked safe.

Murphy ended up pleading guilty to second-degree theft and third-degree burglary. He got five years in August 2023 but was back on the streets by February 2024.

Now he’s staring down new charges: aggravated sexual assault, assault and burglary.

Cardi B Theorizes Why She’s Always In Headlines

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Newsbreak
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NEW YORK — Cardi B dismissed long-standing rumors that her rise in Hip-Hop was manufactured to replace Nicki Minaj and said she’s done entertaining the years-long tension between the two rap stars.

Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast Thursday, Cardi B addressed speculation that her career was built to overshadow Minaj’s, a theory that’s followed her since she broke into mainstream rap in 2017.

“People have made this whole story that I came (into) the industry to like take over somebody’s career,” Cardi told host Alex Cooper. “But it’s like, I never thought that. I just wanted to become famous at what I like to do… Sometimes people just don’t get along with each other. This is what I was destined for. I was meant to become this, no matter who signed me, no matter what. I was going to be famous and I was going to be a rapper.”

Cardi Says She Funded Her Own Rise

Without naming Minaj directly, Cardi emphasized that her success wasn’t handed to her by any label or executive. The Bronx native, born Belcalis Almánzar, said she bankrolled her own early projects.

“I invested in myself,” she said. “I always invested in myself. I paid for my own music videos, I paid for everything.”

The Grammy-winning rapper also made it clear she’s no longer interested in continuing the public feud that began in 2017 and escalated during a 2018 New York Fashion Week incident, where she threw a shoe at Minaj during a party.

“I’m done,” she said.

Why Cardi Thinks She’s A Magnet For Criticism

Cardi, who recently released her second album Am I The Drama?, also opened up about why she believes she’s often the target of criticism in the rap world.

“I’m so relatable. And I think they think like it’s like, ‘Why am I not in her position? Why her and not me?’ I might be relatable, I might make it look easy, but it’s really not. I put a lot of thought into it. I have a team,” she said.

Still In The Spotlight

Now 32 and expecting her fourth child, Cardi continues to command attention both musically and publicly. Her full interview aired Thursday on the Call Her Daddy podcast.

A$AP Rocky Labels A$AP Mob “Rebellious Children”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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A$AP Rocky broke his silence on the state of his relationship with A$AP Mob, admitting he feels overlooked by the crew he once called family.

In a recent interview with Elle, the Harlem-born rapper confirmed the group hasn’t officially disbanded, despite a high-profile legal dispute with former member A$AP Relli, who accused Rocky of firing a gun at him in 2021.

“I ain’t bullshitting. This ain’t no politically correct answer,” Rocky said. “Anybody who used to be my protégés, my friends, my musical band partners, and they don’t f### with me, that’s ’cause they don’t f### with me.”

The 36-year-old artist was acquitted in February of two felony assault charges tied to that incident.

The case had cast a shadow over the future of the collective, which launched in 2006 and helped define a new era of Harlem Hip-Hop.

Rocky made it clear he holds no grudges, adding, “I don’t have animosity toward anybody. I don’t have a reason to. I’m too happy.”

Still, he acknowledged feeling underappreciated for the role he played in the group’s rise.

“I played a father figure for a lot of these guys despite us being close in age,” he said. “It’s different when people are sleeping on your floor, your couch, your bed. When you’ve got 13 people living in a one-bedroom apartment, and you just got money — especially when you don’t have to. So I look at it as my children just being rebellious.”

Rocky emphasized he isn’t trying to portray himself as a victim. “I really do sleep well at night, because I know I’m not trying to do anybody dirty. I just want everybody to be together.”

The Elle interview arrives months after the rapper’s legal victory and amid speculation about the status of the Mob.

The group, known for launching the careers of A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast and the late A$AP Yams, has seen its members drift apart in recent years.

A$AP Mob was founded in Harlem in 2006 and became a defining force in Hip-Hop throughout the 2010s.

Diddy’s Court Attire Becomes Legal Issue Before Sentencing

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Newsbreak
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Diddy must now convince a federal judge in New York why he should be allowed to wear civilian clothing instead of standard-issue jail attire when he appears for sentencing on October 3, 2025, after an earlier request for non-prison garments was denied.

Judge Rejects Initial Wardrobe Request

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian turned down a motion from Diddy’s legal team to wear civilian clothes during a September 25 hearing, stating the defense failed to present a valid reason. The judge said he would consider a new request for the October sentencing but expects a clear and detailed explanation.

Combs’ attorneys had asked for a modest set of clothes: two button-down shirts, two pairs of pants, two sweaters and one pair of laceless shoes. That’s a sharp reduction from what he was allowed during his criminal trial earlier this year, when he was permitted five of each item to avoid appearing in jail gear before a jury.

Sentencing Set for October 3

The upcoming hearing will determine the sentence for Combs, who was convicted of two federal counts related to transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The charges fall under the Mann Act, a law that prohibits interstate travel for illegal sexual activity.

Federal courts often allow civilian clothing during jury trials to prevent bias, but that leniency doesn’t always extend to sentencing proceedings. Judge Subramanian’s insistence on justification reflects that difference—especially in high-profile cases involving public figures like Combs.

Defense Seeks Acquittal or New Trial

Combs’ legal team is actively working to overturn the conviction or secure a retrial. They argue the prosecution misapplied the Mann Act and failed to prove their case. According to the defense, Combs did not profit from any prostitution and only paid escorts to engage in consensual acts with his romantic partners—conduct they say is protected under the First Amendment.

They also claim Combs never personally transported anyone and did not receive money from the encounters. Prosecutors, however, allege Combs orchestrated and sometimes participated in the acts, secretly recorded them without consent and met the legal criteria for trafficking.

Judge Subramanian heard arguments on the motion to acquit or retry the case on September 25. He has not yet issued a ruling.

Combs has been in federal custody since September 2024. His bail requests have been repeatedly denied due to concerns over potential violence and witness tampering.

Was Ice Cube’s Tour Bus Firebombed?

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Ice Cube continues to make music and tour, but there is a recent, disturbing rumor.

The Hip-Hop legend’s tour bus was reportedly attacked while he was in town for a performance at the Moda Center. According to some reports, the bus was firebombed. Other reports have characterized what happened as an electrical fire or mishap.

Thankfully, Cube was not harmed in the incident. Authorities are now looking into surveillance footage from nearby cameras to see what’s really going on.

So, let us begin with the most outrageous rumor.

There’s speculation online that someone may have confused the large “ICE CUBE” branding on the side of the vehicle with ICE, the imperialistic federal immigration agency. I see chatter online, with zero evidence, that says radicals tried to attack “Ice.”

I find that absurd for a number of reasons. And yet, this is 2025 and stranger things is literally what we do. This would be hilarious if it did not involve “fire” and “bombs” in it. Ice Cube, for his part, is not falling for the “mishap” theory.

“I’m not taking this incident as a personal attack. A coward like that would burn anybody’s property that was out there at the time,” Ice Cube told KGW in a statement.

If it is an “attack,” I am thinking they knew who they were attacking. For now, Portland authorities are calling it an active investigation. Was this a random act of vandalism, a politically motivated attack or just some bozo that thought they were fighting “ICE”?

Either way, it’s another sign of the times. Craziness. One thing is certain: the streets might be cold, but attacking Ice Cube’s bus is a whole other level of icy ignorance.

Did you know Ice Cube dropped an album this month? Yep.

  • illseed out!

Nas Casino Wins Approval, Queens Borough President Laughs At JAY-Z

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Newsbreak
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Nas secured a major victory in New York as his $5.5 billion casino expansion plan in Queens received unanimous backing from a local advisory board, just days after Jay-Z’s competing Times Square proposal was denied by Manhattan officials.

Queens Backs Nas With Unanimous Vote

The Queens Community Advisory Committee voted 6-0 on September 24, 2025, in favor of expanding Resorts World New York City near the Aqueduct racetrack. The project includes a 7,000-seat arena, 2,000 hotel rooms and more than 30 restaurants, positioning it as a front-runner for one of the state’s three downstate casino licenses.

Queens get the money,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said during the vote, quoting the rap icon before adding a jab at Jay-Z: “Sorry, Jay-Z. We win again! I just had to rub that in.”

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Jay-Z’s Times Square Casino Plan Rejected

Jay-Z’s $5.4 billion Times Square casino pitch—developed alongside Roc Nation, Caesars Entertainment and SL Green—was voted down 4-2 by Manhattan’s Community Advisory Committee on September 17. The plan faced strong resistance from Broadway stakeholders and neighborhood groups who worried the development would disrupt tourism and the area’s cultural core.

Critics argued the casino would undermine the theater district’s economic stability and character.

Nas’s Queens Roots and Community Focus

Raised in the Queensbridge Houses, Nas teamed up with Resorts World to ensure the project addresses local needs. The blueprint includes 3,000 units of workforce housing, more than 50 acres of green space and upgraded public transit linking the site to JFK Airport and Manhattan.

Nas is also helping lead a $50 million investment into the Genting Innovation Campus, which will feature the Kenny “The Jet” Smith Academy, a wellness facility and a STEAM education center for youth in Southeast Queens.

He described the project as a way to “bring new opportunities for hard-working families in Queens” and to “foster the next generation of leaders.”

Economic Impact and Next Steps

If licensed, the casino is projected to double its gaming revenue from $1 billion to $2.2 billion by 2027. The expansion is expected to generate 5,000 permanent jobs and another 5,000 construction positions.

With the Queens committee’s endorsement secured, Nas’s project now holds a competitive edge as New York State moves closer to awarding final casino licenses.

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Nas earned a major win in Queens as his $5.5 billion casino project gained full community approval just days after Jay-Z’s Times Square bid was rejected.

Cardi B Says She Was Destined To Become Famous

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Cardi B pushed back against long-standing rumors and industry gossip during a wide-ranging interview, where she addressed claims that she was manufactured to replace Nicki Minaj as Hip-Hop’s top female artist and explained why she believes she draws so much scrutiny.

Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Cardi B dismissed the theory that her rise was orchestrated by label execs to edge out Minaj, with whom she’s had a tense relationship since 2017.

The tension famously exploded at a New York Fashion Week after-party in 2018 when Cardi threw a shoe at the “Super Bass” rapper.

“People have made this whole story that I came (into) the industry to like take over somebody’s career,” Cardi told host Alex Cooper. “But it’s like, I never thought that. I just wanted to become famous at what I like to do… Sometimes people just don’t get along with each other. This is what I was destined for. I was meant to become this, no matter who signed me, no matter what. I was going to be famous and I was going to be a rapper.”

Although she didn’t name Minaj directly, Cardi clarified that her success wasn’t handed to her.

The Bronx-born rapper said she’s always backed her own career financially.

“I invested in myself,” she said. “I always invested in myself. I paid for my own music videos, I paid for everything.”

She also said she’s no longer interested in keeping the feud alive. “I’m done,” she added, again without naming Nicki Minaj.

Cardi, who recently dropped her sophomore album Am I The Drama?, also reflected on why she believes she draws so much attention and criticism in the rap world.

“I’m so relatable. And I think they think like it’s like, ‘Why am I not in her position? Why her and not me?’ I might be relatable, I might make it look easy, but it’s really not. I put a lot of thought into it. I have a team,” she said.

The 32-year-old is currently pregnant with her fourth child and remains in the spotlight, both musically and publicly, as her album rollout continues.

‘Sir You Left This On the Table’: Tennessee Cheddar’s Customer Lets Server ‘Keep The Change.’ Then She Gives Back The ‘Insulting’ Tip

By: Vanessa St Amand Updated Category: Newsbreak
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Tipping culture debates stay undefeated, and Tennessee-based TikTok creator Karma Leeann (@probablypettingcats) just reignited the conversation. She recently posted a video about a first date.

What started off smoothly ended with her calling for the manager over the tip. The video has already pulled in nearly 7,000 views and counting.

Everything Changed At Tip Time

According to Leeann, she and her man went to Chedder’s for their first official date, where she first encountered her waitress, Ms. Marissa. 

“She was so nice. So sweet. Did all the things. Made sure we had our to-go boxes, our ranch, you know, was talking to us all smiley… I’m just having a great day,” she said.

Everything was going well until the bill came. The total was $53, and her date handed the waitress $55, telling her to keep the change. However, the waitress came back to the table and returned the $2, saying, “That’s honestly an insult to me. You can keep your $2.”

Leeann was shocked.

“I go, ‘Excuse me?’ Because typically, you know, tipping culture, you put the tip on the table. I go, ‘That was [expletive] rude.’ And she goes, ‘Well, I think that was rude.’ I go, ‘Give me your manager.’” 

When viewers weighed in, however, loyalties were divided.

Commenters Debate Tipping Culture

The comments section was on fire, and, to Leeann’s shock, most were riding with the waitress.

“You know good and well y’all weren’t gonna leave her anything else than that… She was definitely right. shame on y’all,” one commenter wrote.

Another piled on: “I agree with the waitress. You say outta 1 side of your mouth that she got everything right; Then, yall give her that whopping $2 tip for the great service.”

Even a waitress chimed in, saying: “Team waitress. I’ve done that a few times as a waitress. Excellent service and leave $1? Nope! Sir you left this on the table.”

Still, a few voices backed Leeann, with some dismissing tipping culture altogether.

“Tips are OPTIONAL,” one commenter wrote.. “Tips are never required, they’re a courtesy for good service, not an automatic paycheck. If someone feels entitled to one, maybe they’re in the wrong line of work lmao.”

“Tipping isn’t required,” another echoed.

Trying to set the record straight, Leeann dropped a follow-up video to back up her side of the story. She explained that the $2 was never meant to be the actual tip. 

“We were going to tip,” she said. “The $2 was just for her to keep. That wasn’t the tip. Tip goes on the table.”

Leeann did not immediately respond to our request for comment.

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Turk Demands $340K From Cash Money Tour Promoters After Abrupt Removal Over B.G. Dispute

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Turk, one-fourth of the iconic Hip-Hop group Hot Boys, is suing two concert promotion companies for over $340,000 after being dropped from the Cash Money Millionaires’ 30th Anniversary Tour over a clash with fellow rapper B.G..

The lawsuit, filed Friday in Broward County, Florida, accuses Artists By Artists Agency LLC and Dope Shows Inc. of breaching their contract and misusing Turk’s name and image in promotional materials after cutting him from the tour lineup.

According to TMZ, Turk had agreed to a $400,000 deal but was removed mid-tour after disputing a proposed pay cut and never received the full amount.

The promoters allegedly cited “security concerns” and “threats of violence” tied to Turk’s ongoing beef with B.G. as the reason for the termination.

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Turk claims those reasons were a smokescreen to dodge payment obligations. He argues that the tension with B.G. was no secret and had already been stirring before the contract was signed.

“Look, I’m fighting a lawsuit right now. I can’t put everything out there, but I want y’all to understand the lesson behind it. When you sign paperwork, when you deal with business people, when you shake hands—make sure it’s solid. Don’t just trust words, trust what’s in writing. Protect yourself, because not everybody out here got your best interest at heart,” Turk said.

In fact, he says the promoters leaned into the drama to help drive ticket sales. Despite the alleged safety risks, B.G. remained on the tour while Turk was cut.

The Hot Boys—Turk, B.G., Juvenile, and Lil Wayne– rose to fame in the late ’90s under the Cash Money Records banner. Their albums, Get It How U Live and Guerrilla Warfare, became staples of Southern rap before the group went their separate ways in the early 2000s.

This isn’t Turk’s first courtroom battle with Cash Money affiliates. In 2015, he filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the label for unpaid royalties dating back to the late ’90s.

Juvenile, who also performed on the anniversary tour, told TMZ he had “zero issues with his pay during the tour,” suggesting Turk’s experience was not shared by all members.

The lawsuit seeks the remaining $340,000 Turk says he’s owed, along with unspecified damages for the unauthorized use of his likeness.

As of Friday, neither Artists By Artists Agency LLC nor Dope Shows Inc. had responded to requests for comment.

Martin Shkreli Lawsuit Over Wu-Tang Clan Album Moves Forward Amid Trade Secret Concerns

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: News
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Martin Shkreli must defend himself in court over alleged trade secret violations tied to the Wu-Tang Clan’s ultra-rare album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, after a federal judge ruled Thursday that the case can proceed despite his efforts to shut it down.

Brooklyn U.S. District Judge Pamela K. Chen sided with PleasrDAO, the digital art collective that bought the one-of-a-kind album from the U.S. government in 2021, after Shkreli forfeited it as part of his sentence for securities fraud. The group sued Shkreli last year, accusing him of threatening to leak the album online, which they say would destroy its value.

Chen allowed the lawsuit to move forward under federal trade secret law, a rare application of the statute to a music album. “The secret and exclusive nature of the album is a large part of its intrinsic value,” Chen wrote. “There can be no serious debate that the value of the album … was largely based on its secret and exclusive nature.”

The judge acknowledged the legal novelty of the case, noting, “Though the court agrees with plaintiff … it cannot be understated that the application of trade secret doctrine to the unique facts of this case is unchartered territory.”

Once Upon a Time in Shaolin was recorded in secret by Wu-Tang Clan, pressed onto a single CD and encased in a hand-crafted silver and nickel box. It came with a strict clause barring public release until the year 2103. Shkreli bought the album in 2015 for $2 million, before he was dubbed the “Pharma Bro” for inflating the price of a life-saving AIDS medication.

After his 2017 conviction, Shkreli was ordered to forfeit the album to help satisfy a $7.4 million restitution order. PleasrDAO purchased it from the government for $4 million in 2021, then paid another $750,000 in 2024 to acquire full copyrights and related rights.

The group has since hosted private listening events and offered limited access to the music. But in June 2024, PleasrDAO filed suit after Shkreli hinted online that he might leak the tracks. They accused him of violating trade secret protections and breaching the terms of the forfeiture.

Chen dismissed the breach of forfeiture claim, ruling that only the government could enforce that agreement. But she allowed the trade secret and property return claims to continue.

Shkreli’s attorney, Edward Andrew Paltzik, said in a statement Friday, “Eliminating half of PleasrDAO’s case prior to discovery is a significant step forward in our effort to vindicate Mr. Shkreli, who we unequivocally believe engaged in absolutely zero wrongdoing.”

PleasrDAO’s lawyer Stephen Cooper responded, “The judge wrote a thorough and well-considered decision and we are pleased that we will be able to fully and aggressively proceed with our case against Mr. Shkreli.”

Despite PleasrDAO’s attempts to keep the album under wraps, Shkreli admitted in court filings that he had shared the music years ago.

“Because I shared the musical work several times several years ago, I cannot recall each and every time that I have shared the musical work,” he wrote. “It is possible, and indeed I find it highly likely, that one of the many people who viewed, heard, or otherwise accessed the musical work via my social media recorded the musical work and retains a copy of the same.”

Mobb Deep Continues “Infinite” Album Rollout With Alchemist-Produced “Taj Mahal”

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Mobb Deep continues their legacy with “Taj Mahal,” the second single from their upcoming album, Infinite, dropping October 10 via Mass Appeal. The track hit streaming platforms Friday (September 26) and finds Alchemist back on the beat.

The song paints a vivid picture of a day trip to Atlantic City with the Queensbridge crew. Over a murky, hypnotic beat, Havoc and the late Prodigy trade verses that feel like a throwback to the duo’s cinematic storytelling and streetwise lyricism. The track serves as a continuation of the chemistry the group built with Alchemist over decades.

Alchemist’s connection to Mobb Deep stretches back decades. He first linked with the duo in the late ’90s, contributing to their platinum-certified Murda Muzik album and later becoming a trusted creative partner. That bond is front and center on “Taj Mahal,” which feels like a seamless extension of their classic sound.

“Taj Mahal” follows the release of “Against The World,” the group’s first posthumous track since Prodigy’s passing. Produced by Havoc, the song drew immediate praise from critics.

Infinite is part of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It campaign, which celebrates seven legendary Hip-Hop acts releasing new music. Alongside Mobb Deep, the lineup includes Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Big L, De La Soul and Nas with DJ Premier.

Mobb Deep, formed in Queensbridge, helped define East Coast Hip-Hop with their raw lyricism and dark production. Their 1995 album, The Infamous, went gold and introduced classics like “Shook Ones Pt. II,” while Murda Muzik hit platinum and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with tracks like “Quiet Storm.” With millions of records sold and a legacy that spans generations, the duo’s influence remains a cornerstone of New York rap.

Young Thug’s Uses Of N-Word With “Hard ER” Has Fans Furious

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Rumors
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Here we go. Young Thug just rolled out a new album and the reaction is anything but love. The very first track is already sparking outrage because it features him dropping the N-word with a “hard ER” multiple times. No metaphor…just repetition. Over and over and over. And people are calling it out immediately, saying it’s offensive, unnecessary and flat-out cancel-worthy. Yikes.

But that’s not the only head-scratcher. The album cover (see above) itself is pulling attention for all the wrong reasons. On Thursday (September 25), we posted what turned out to be the artwork on our socials, and the response was instant. The image shows a version of Young Thug that looks noticeably lighter, almost unrecognizably pale, and that’s got folks comparing it to Sammy Sosa’s infamous transformation. It feels like Thug is presenting some “aspirational white” version of himself, which is wild. He’s very brown. Is there a deeper message we are missing… or…something deeper.

When you connect the cover with the repeated use of the hard ER, critics are already saying the two go hand in hand. I won’t include screen shots of the reactions, but some have suggested this is a form of self-hatred or a very toxic view of Blackness. Now, whether that’s actually what Thug intended is unclear. Perception is everything right now.

For supporters, this feels like the last straw. Social media is full of people saying they’re done with him, that he’s officially “canceled.” I don’t know what that means in today’s landscape. It’s like a mass breakup with an artist who defined a a specific lane of rap.

Canceling Young Thug isn’t easy. He’s been polarizing. And he’s survived plenty of controversy. Whether this is the breaking point or just another storm he weathers remains to be seen. Right now, the energy around this release is frustration and confusion. And disappointment. Time will tell…

Cardi B Explained What People Get Wrong About BBLs

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Newsbreak
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NEW YORK – Cardi B detailed her painful recovery from butt reduction surgery and addressed public scrutiny over her appearance during a recent interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast.

The Bronx-born rapper said the procedure to scale back her Brazilian Butt Lift was far more invasive than most people realize. “For me to reduce my butt, I have to literally sit on the table, get cut from the bottom, get cut from the top, and be on bed rest for three months,” she told host Alex Cooper on the September 24 episode.

Surgery Was No Quick Fix

Cardi didn’t hold back when describing the physical toll of the operation. She explained that the process wasn’t as simple as many assume. “And it’s like, I think you guys think that people just plug something inside my a**hole and just suck it out,” she said.

The WAP artist made it clear she’s not planning to undergo another procedure anytime soon. “I already did a reduction and people will be like, ‘Well, you need to reduce your butt more,’” she said.

Body Image And Public Pressure

Despite the ongoing commentary about her figure, Cardi said she’s reached a point of self-acceptance. “I look at myself in the mirror, and it’s like, I really wouldn’t change a thing,” she said.

The Hip-Hop star is currently expecting a child with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, adding another layer of attention to her personal life and physical appearance.

The full conversation aired on Call Her Daddy, a podcast known for its unfiltered celebrity interviews. Cardi’s remarks come amid ongoing public conversations about cosmetic surgery and the pressures placed on women in the spotlight.

Metro Boomin Described Legal Battle As “Devastating” To His Family

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Metro Boomin walked out of a California courtroom cleared of all civil sexual assault allegations Thursday (September 25) after a jury found him not liable on four claims stemming from a 2016 incident at a Southern California hotel.

The verdict came after just one hour of deliberation, with jurors concluding that plaintiff Vanessa LeMaistre failed to prove her accusations against the Hip-Hop producer.

The lawsuit, filed in October 2023, alleged that Metro Boomin raped her following a music event.

After the decision, the 32-year-old producer took to Instagram to express relief and frustration over the toll the case had taken on his life and career.

“I’m grateful and thankful to God that I can finally put all of this nonsense behind me. Based off of how I treat others and represent myself, never in a million years would I have thought I could be accused of such a disgusting and heinous act,” he wrote.

Metro Boomin reflected on the emotional and financial cost of the legal battle, saying, “Today I took a victory in court but in reality there is a long list of losses I stacked up in this year long process of clearing my name and reputation. The very large amount of money and time wasted based off of someone else’s greed, coupled with the incalculable amount of money and opportunities that did not make it to me or my team during this time.”

He also spoke about the impact the case had on his family, particularly his younger siblings, whom he adopted after his mother died in 2022.

“The trauma my family and I have endured during this dark period can never be forgiven,” he said.

Metro Boomin closed his statement by thanking his legal team and offering support to others affected by similar circumstances. “Peace and love to all of the actual victims out there as well as the innocent and accused.”

LeMaistre’s attorney, Michael J. Willemin, told People they were “disappointed” by the jury’s decision and plan to appeal the verdict.

EXCLUSIVE: Birthday Note Used As Evidence Against Swizz Beatz In $7M Battle Connected To Billion Dollar Malaysian Fraud

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Newsbreak
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Swizz Beatz will remain a defendant in a $7.3 million lawsuit tied to fugitive financier Jho Low and the 1MDB corruption scandal, following a federal judge’s ruling in New York on September 26.

U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald rejected the Grammy-winning producer’s attempt to dismiss the case, which accuses him of receiving millions in questionable wire transfers from offshore companies allegedly controlled by Low. The lawsuit claims Swizz Beatz, whose legal name is Kasseem Dean, accepted the funds between 2012 and 2014 without providing any services in return.

Lawsuit Alleges Dean Accepted Funds With No Legitimate Purpose

The complaint, filed by court-appointed liquidators Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla, alleges Dean was paid through a network of shell companies connected to Low, who is accused of embezzling billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB and SRC International sovereign wealth funds.

“None of the transfers were made for any consideration and, as of the filing of the Amended Complaint, none of the funds have been returned,” Judge Buchwald wrote in her ruling.

The liquidators are seeking to recover the funds on behalf of creditors and investors impacted by the fraud.

Judge Cites “Adverse Domination” to Keep Case Alive

Dean’s legal team argued that the lawsuit was filed too late and should be dismissed on procedural grounds. But Judge Buchwald ruled that the statute of limitations had not expired due to “adverse domination”—a legal concept that delays deadlines when the wrongdoers are still in control of the companies harmed.

“Until the issues of domination and control, which are fact-based, are more fully litigated, the statute of limitations must be deemed not to have expired and must be tolled during the wrongdoers’ period of control,” she wrote.

Liquidators Have Standing to Sue, Judge Rules

Dean also argued that the companies involved were too entangled in the fraud to bring claims. Judge Buchwald disagreed, stating that once the companies were no longer under Low’s influence, they had the right to recover misappropriated funds.

“Freed from his spell they became entitled to the return of the moneys—for the benefit not of the wrongdoer but of innocent investors and creditors—that the wrongdoer had made the corporations divert to unauthorized purposes,” she wrote.

Fraudulent Conveyance and Enrichment Claims Move Forward

The lawsuit includes claims of actual and constructive fraudulent conveyance, as well as unjust enrichment. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs had provided enough detailed information—such as transaction records and dates—to support their allegations.

“Plaintiffs have pleaded specific facts supporting an inference of actual fraudulent intent, and therefore, defendants’ motion to dismiss the actual fraudulent conveyance claim is denied,” Buchwald wrote.

One wire transfer labeled “Everyday is your Birthday” was specifically called out by the court for lacking a credible explanation. “An eight-word note in a bank statement does not demonstrate that the transfer was, in fact, for that purpose,” the judge noted.

Swizz Beatz Must Now Participate in Discovery

The court has ordered both parties to begin the discovery phase, meaning Dean will need to formally respond to the allegations and provide documentation.

Jho Low remains a fugitive and is the central figure in the 1MDB scandal, which has already led to prison time for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and a conviction for Pras Michel of the Fugees. Michel was found guilty of federal charges tied to Low’s influence operations in the United States.

21 Savage Calls Out Critics After Young Thug & YFN Lucci End Longtime Feud

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21 Savage didn’t hold back when critics questioned the surprise reunion between Young Thug and YFN Lucci on their new albums, which dropped Friday (September 26) and signaled the end of a years-long feud.

The two Atlanta rappers stunned the Hip-Hop scene by featuring each other on their respective comeback projects.

Thug’s UY Scuti includes a guest spot from Lucci on “Whaddup Jesus,” while Lucci’s Already Legend returns the favor with a Thug appearance on “Still Waiting” alongside 21 Savage.

The mutual features marked the first time the two have collaborated publicly after nearly a decade of tension and public jabs.

But not everyone welcomed the peace treaty. Some online critics accused both artists of trading authenticity for unity.

That’s when 21 Savage jumped in with a sharp Instagram comment aimed at the naysayers.

“Yall want n##### to beef forever then say they ain’t appreciate they blessings if they get locked up for it,” he wrote, urging critics to shut up.

Thug’s UY Scuti is his first full-length release since being freed from jail in October 2024.

The album features a stacked lineup including Future, Cardi B, Travis Scott, T.I., Sexxy Red, 21 Savage, and YFN Lucci, among others.

Meanwhile, Lucci’s Already Legend marks his return to music after his own legal troubles. The 21-track album includes previously released singles like “Would You Care?” and “JAN. 31ST (my truth)” and clocks in at just under an hour.

The dual releases and mutual features were seen by many in the Hip-Hop world as a symbolic end to one of Atlanta’s most notorious rap rivalries. Following the releases, Lucci confirmed in an interview that the collaboration was deliberate, designed to reset the narrative and foster unity within Atlanta’s rap scene.

Assata Shakur, Helped Shape Hip-Hop Culture, Dies In Cuba

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Newsbreak
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Death Confirmed By Cuban Officials

Assata Shakur died Thursday in Havana at age 78, according to a statement from Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials cited “health ailments and her advanced age” as the cause of death. Her passing ends a decades-long chapter in the life of one of the most polarizing and influential Black liberation figures of the 20th century.

From Conviction To Asylum

Born JoAnne Deborah Byron in 1947 and later known as JoAnne Chesimard, Shakur rose to prominence as a member of the Black Liberation Army. In 1977, she was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1973 shooting of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike. She escaped from prison in 1979 and resurfaced in Cuba, where she was granted political asylum in 1984.

Her escape and subsequent life in exile made her both a revolutionary icon and a wanted fugitive. In 2013, the FBI added her to its Most Wanted Terrorists list, offering a $2 million reward for her capture. She was the first woman ever placed on that list.

A Lasting Influence On Hip-Hop

Shakur’s political legacy extended far beyond activism. Her influence is deeply embedded in Hip-Hop, where her story became a symbol of resistance and empowerment. As the step-aunt and godmother of Tupac Shakur, her ideology helped shape one of rap’s most influential voices. Tupac referenced her in his 1991 track “Words of Wisdom,” linking her revolutionary stance to the emerging wave of politically conscious rap.

Common paid tribute to her in his 2000 track “A Song for Assata,” featuring CeeLo Green. The lyrics included, “I’m thinking of Assata, yes / Listen to my love, Assata yes / Your power and pride is beautiful / May God bless your soul.” Common later explained, “I read this sister’s story, [and] knew that it deserved a song.”

Her impact also resonated with Public Enemy, whose politically charged lyrics often echoed her themes of systemic injustice and resistance. Chuck D and other artists in the conscious rap movement viewed her as a symbol of defiance that aligned with Hip-Hop’s activist roots.

Life In Cuba And Literary Legacy

While living in Cuba, Shakur kept a low profile but remained engaged in political discourse. Her 1987 memoir, Assata: An Autobiography, became a foundational text for students and scholars of Black radical thought. The book continues to circulate widely among activists and academics.

During her trial, Shakur maintained her innocence, claiming she was targeted because of her activism. Her involvement with the Black Liberation Army in the early 1970s reflected her belief in armed resistance against racial oppression.

Final Chapter Ends In Havana

Shakur died on September 26, 2025, in Havana. Her death marks the conclusion of a life that spanned civil rights struggles, revolutionary activism, and the cultural evolution of Hip-Hop as a platform for political expression.

Cardi B Reveals Brutal Recovery After Butt Reduction

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Cardi B revealed her grueling three-month recovery from butt reduction surgery and shut down critics of her body during a revealing episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast.

The Hip-Hop star, known for her unfiltered honesty, opened up about the physical toll of reducing her Brazilian Butt Lift, saying the process was far from simple.

“For me to reduce my butt, I have to literally sit on the table, get cut from the bottom, get cut from the top, and be on bed rest for three months,” she told host Alex Cooper.

The “Bodak Yellow” rapper, who is currently expecting a child with NFL player Stefon Diggs, said she has no plans to undergo another procedure despite lingering pressure from the public.

“I already did a reduction and people will be like, ‘Well, you need to reduce your butt more,’” she said.

Cardi clarified that the surgery was far more invasive than people assume.

“And it’s like, I think you guys think that people just plug something inside my a**hole and just suck it out,” she said.

Still, the Grammy winner said she’s reached a place of acceptance with her appearance.

“I look at myself in the mirror, and it’s like, I really wouldn’t change a thing,” she said.

What Triggered 6ix9ine’s Latest Legal Crisis In West Palm Beach?

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — 6ix9ine is once again staring down the possibility of prison after prosecutors said he assaulted a man who mocked his cooperation with federal authorities during a 2019 gang trial.

Surveillance footage reportedly shows the rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, confronting and striking a man inside a West Palm Beach shopping mall. The individual allegedly called him a “snitch,” referencing Hernandez’s testimony that helped convict several members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.

Though the incident resulted in a misdemeanor battery charge, it added to a growing list of supervised release violations. Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York urged U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to revoke his freedom immediately. The judge declined but scheduled a sentencing hearing for November 4.

Judge to Decide Fate in November

Hernandez will return to court to face sentencing on three separate violations tied to his supervised release. The court will determine whether his repeated infractions warrant additional prison time.

The rapper avoided a much longer sentence in 2019 by agreeing to cooperate with federal investigators. He originally faced up to 47 years behind bars but served just two after testifying against his former associates. As part of the plea deal, he was ordered to complete five years of supervised release, perform 1,000 hours of community service and pay a $35,000 fine.

Drug Plea and Prior Jail Time Add Pressure

The mall incident isn’t Hernandez’s only recent legal issue. In July, he pleaded guilty to drug possession charges after Miami police found cocaine and ecstasy during a search of his home. Prosecutors dropped firearm and fentanyl charges due to a lack of DNA evidence.

That guilty plea alone violated the terms of his supervised release. Last November, he served 45 days in jail for unauthorized travel and multiple failed drug tests, including one that detected methamphetamine.

Judge Engelmayer previously warned Hernandez that his behavior suggested he believed “the rules don’t apply to him.”

Public Criticism Despite Own Cooperation

Despite cooperating with authorities himself, Hernandez has publicly criticized other artists for doing the same. He previously called out Young Thug, who is currently involved in a high-profile legal case tied to alleged gang activity in Atlanta.

The court will decide on November 4 whether Hernandez’s violations are serious enough to send him back to prison.


EXCLUSIVE: Swizz Beatz Dragged Deeper Into $7 Million Jho Low 1MDB Billion Dollar Scandal

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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Swizz Beatz must remain a defendant in a $7.3 million lawsuit tied to fugitive financier Jho Low and the massive 1MDB embezzlement scheme, a federal judge ruled, rejecting his bid to toss the case.

U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald issued the decision on September 26, 2025, keeping alive claims that the Grammy-winning producer received illicit wire transfers from shell companies allegedly controlled by Low during the height of the global fraud.

Several celebrities became entangled in the 1MDB scandal after accepting expensive gifts or money from Jho Low and some were forced to return the gifts.

Model Miranda Kerr returned about $8 million in diamond jewelry he gave her during their relationship. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio handed over a Picasso worth $3.2 million, a Basquiat worth $9 million, and even Marlon Brando’s Oscar statuette, all of which were linked to stolen funds.

Producer Swizz Beatz was also tied to the scheme, accused of receiving more than $7.3 million through Low’s network. Although he returned an Andy Warhol painting, he has fought returning the cash.

The lawsuit, filed by court-appointed liquidators Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla, alleges that Dean accepted millions between 2012 and 2014 without providing anything in return.

The money allegedly flowed through a maze of offshore entities linked to Low, who is accused of stealing billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB and SRC International sovereign wealth funds.

“None of the transfers were made for any consideration and, as of the filing of the Amended Complaint, none of the funds have been returned,” Judge Buchwald wrote in her ruling.

One transfer labeled “veryday is your Birthday” was flagged by the court as lacking a credible business justification.

“An eight-word note in a bank statement does not demonstrate that the transfer was, in fact, for that purpose,” Buchwald wrote.

Dean’s legal team argued the case was too old and flawed on procedural grounds, but the judge disagreed.

She found the statute of limitations had not expired due to “adverse domination,” a legal principle that pauses deadlines when wrongdoers control the damaged companies.

“Until the issues of domination and control, which are fact-based, are more fully litigated, the statute of limitations must be deemed not to have expired and must be tolled during the wrongdoers’ period of control,” Buchwald wrote.

The judge also ruled that the liquidators had legal standing to sue under New York law. She dismissed Dean’s argument that the companies were too complicit in the fraud to seek damages.

The complaint includes claims of both actual and constructive fraudulent conveyance, as well as unjust enrichment. Buchwald said the plaintiffs provided enough detail to proceed, including dates and transaction records.

The court has ordered both parties to proceed with discovery. Dean will now have to respond to the allegations in full.

Jho Low, who remains on the run, is at the center of a global scandal that has already led to prison time for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and a conviction for Pras Michel of the Fugees, who awaits sentencing for charges tied to Low’s influence-peddling scheme.