Kanye West is facing backlash online after launching his new Yeezy women’s collection with a sheer thong bodysuit—just a day after his wife, Bianca Censori, sparked controversy by arriving at the Grammys nearly nude.
On Monday evening (February 3), the outspoken artist took to Instagram to announce that his Yeezy womenswear collection was officially on sale, following last month’s teaser.
He confirmed the launch with a photo, seemingly of Censori wearing the revealing item, the same bodysuit she wore to a Grammys afterparty.
“First women’s piece,” West captioned the post.
However, fans had plenty to say about the garment and flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.
While some praised the bodysuit—like one man who claimed he “I just bought 5 of them”—the majority of responses referenced Censori’s history of wearing salacious outfits, accusing the rapper of parading his wife around naked.
“If she showed up alone to protest the censorship of the female body I would say ok werkkkk,” one person shared. “But it felt more like a Stockholm syndrome prisoner doing what they were told to do.”
Another demanded, “Please stop showing your wife naked or barely any clothes,” while a third insisted, “We do NOT wanna see your naked wife no more ye.”
Kanye West Praises Bianca Censori’s Outfit
Kanye West stood beside Bianca Censori on the Grammys red carpet as she dramatically shed her fur coat, unveiling a barely-there ensemble. She donned a sheer, form-fitting mesh dress that left nothing to the imagination.
Unsurprisingly, West saw nothing wrong with Censori’s outfit choice. He shared a post on Instagram praising her dress, although he quickly deleted it.
“Custom Couture Grammy dress for the most beautiful ever,” he wrote. “My love, my best friend and my wife.”
Censori’s x-rated outfit, combined with the couple’s swift exit from the ceremony, fueled speculation that security had “quickly escorted” her and West out of the venue. However, a rep for West debunked the rumours, claiming he left because the Grammys were “so dull and boring.”
Don Lemon is firing back at Kanye West’s accusations following the Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 2).
Speculation that West was booted out of the ceremony because of his wife Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit sparked an angry response. West believed Lemon started the rumor and blasted the veteran journalist as a “koon.”
However, on Monday (February 3) Lemon responded in a video shared on Instagram.
“First of all, Kanye, Yee, Ye, whatever your name is — I did not start a rumor about you being kicked out of the Grammys,” he said. “I actually corrected it. I saw someone on your team who asked me to correct it because it had been reported everywhere. So, first of all, get your s### straight.”
He laughed before continuing and referenced West’s MAGA ties and support for Donald Trump in 2018.
“And you, of all people, calling me a coon?” he added. “Negro, that ‘Make America Great Again’ hat must be too tight on your head.”
Earlier on Monday, Kanye West slammed Don Lemon on social media.
“This the goofball that started the rumor that me and my wife got kicked out the Grammies,” he wrote. “3 decades of innovating music and they always KOONS like this.”
Nonetheless, while Lemon initially reported hearing that Ye wasn’t invited to the Grammys and was “escorted out,” he later confirmed the rumor was untrue.
Lemon shared a video claiming a rep for Ye confirmed: “Kanye was indeed invited and he was not kicked out.”
Nick Cannon has found himself at the center of a legal showdown after Viacom International Inc. filed a lawsuit claiming the actor and television host helped Zeus Network rip off his long-running MTV series, Wild’ N Out.
According to the suit, Zeus’s Bad vs. Wildis not just an imitation but a full-scale reproduction of the hit Hip-Hop improvisational comedy show, complete with the same set design, format, and even the host himself.
Viacom accuses Zeus of blatantly swiping its intellectual property.
“Zeus intentionally copied elements of Wild’ N Out in developing Bad vs. Wild, knowing that those acts constituted infringements of Viacom’s copyrights,” said George W. Kroup, an attorney representing Viacom.
“Zeus’s collaboration with Mr. Cannon—the longtime host and face of “Wild ‘N Out—in developing Bad vs. Wild further cements the conclusion that Bad vs. Wild intentionally ripped off Wild ‘N Out to profit off its creative elements, without having to do the work of creating original content itself. “
The suit claims that Bad vs. Wild adopted Wild’ N Out’s signature features, including two rival teams, live audience participation, celebrity guest appearances, DJ-integrated scoring, and championship prizes—elements Viacom alleges are unmistakable trademarks of its brand.
Adding to the controversy is Nick Cannon and his involvement.
The lawsuit claims his role as the host of Bad vs. Wild directly violates his contract with Viacom, which prohibits him from engaging in projects that compete with or imitate Wild’ N Out.
“Zeus has caused Mr. Cannon to violate his written agreement related to Wild’ N Out,” said Kroup, emphasizing what Viacom describes as intentional interference by Zeus Network in its contractual relationship.
Viacom alleges that Zeus compounded the damage by marketing the new show as a high-octane version of Wild’ N Out, reportedly tagging it as “Wild ‘N Out on steroids” in promotional materials.
Further, the network accuses Bad vs. Wild of tarnishing the reputation of Wild’ N Out by featuring content the lawsuit calls harmful and offensive, like racial and gender stereotyping, explicit imagery, and glorification of violence—elements far removed from the original show’s “good-natured humor,” according to Kroup.
“The damage caused by Zeus’s interference with Mr. Cannon’s contract is magnified by the wave of negative publicity which emanated from Zeus’s unoriginal content and colorist and sizeist stereotyping,” Kroup added referencing the show’s controversial “Lightskin vs. Darkskin’ episode.
In addition to Cannon, the lawsuit also names several former Wild ‘N Out cast members and crew who now work with Zeus on the competing series.
Viacom claims this collaboration blurs the line between the two shows, creating confusion for viewers who may believe the productions are officially affiliated.
The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to halt Bad vs. Wild’s production and distribution and financial damages, including treble damages for willful infringement.
Viacom is also asking for Zeus to hand over profits made from Bad vs. Wild and reimburse all legal fees.
Zeus Network has yet to publicly respond to the allegations.
50 Cent reignited drama in the Hip-Hop world by taking to Instagram and posting an image of a rat, a direct swipe at Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory.
The incendiary post came just days after Big Meech, the co-founder of the infamous Black Mafia Family (BMF), was spotted rubbing shoulders with Rick Ross—a long-standing nemesis of 50.
The bad blood between 50 Cent and Rick Ross runs deep, stretching back to 2009 when the two clashed publicly over diss tracks, leaked personal details, and a series of legal skirmishes.
Their dispute hit new peaks when 50 Cent released a scathing track mocking Ross’s past as a correctional officer and followed it up by publicizing an alleged sex tape of Ross’s ex-partner.
The strained relationship between 50 Cent and Big Meech hit center stage after the latter shared an image standing beside Rick Ross.
Ross, whom 50 has feuded with for over a decade, is hosting Big Meech’s welcome home concert in Sunrise, Florida, on February 13, where he will perform his massive hit “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)” with Big Meech for the first time.
It’s definitely going to be an epic moment – but 50 Cent is furious. The reaction from the G-Unit powerhouse was anything but subtle.
The image of the rat had the words, “I think I’m Big Meech.” The caption read: “The biggest mistake he ever made was not sustaining his relationship with (Tammy Cowins) her tell all Docu reveals the truth”
What sets this saga apart is the potential role of Cowins, a producer on 50 Cent’s “BMF” TV series about Big Meech and his brother Southwest T and their personal and professional narratives.
Cowins played a pivotal role in securing the rights to Meech’s story, which 50 Cent later transformed into a hit series.
50 Cent has deftly incorporated Cowins into his unfolding narrative, dropping cryptic hints about her involvement and alluding to a possible “tell-all documentary.”
Whether the Grammy-winning artist intends to unravel details from Cowins’ alleged cooperation with federal authorities or use her as a tool to discredit Big Meech remains to be seen.
Either way, it’s clear that 50’s grievances stretch far beyond social media posts.
Adding fuel to the fire, speculation around Cowins’ role has intensified since 50 officially announced that the upcoming season of “BMF” would be its last—a move that coincided noticeably with Big Meech’s public photo-op with Rick Ross.
Despite Cowins’ apparent retreat from public life, her name is resurfacing in ways that suggest a deeper collaboration—or conflict—with 50’s plans.
Big Meech’s association with Rick Ross may, knowingly or not, have placed him at the epicenter of a battle over loyalty and power.
Kai Cenat made some noise at the 2025 Grammys. First of all, he squashed the beef with Elliot Wilson over their differences in philosophy as it relates to journalism. Kai has never established himself as a journalist, but I think that he was getting interviews that Wilson felt were for him.
Anyway, on Sunday night (February 2), some people speculated that Kai pulled another one of his infamous stunts. As the Grammys ended and celebrities filed out into the streets amongst the people with very little security, a slew of children were chasing after him.
Now, these were not young men and women, these were straight up children running after him as he left the Crypto.Com Arena, where the Grammys were held.
There were so many feral kids running around, people in observance speculated that Kai Cenat told them where he would be and invited them to chase him around like they would chase Michael Jackson or something.
It was quite the spectacle and most people just kind of shook their heads. That’s clearly how he has maintained his tremendous celebrity. And that celebrity has gotten him a lot of money.
Anyway, Oprah Winfrey’s best friend and established journalist, Gayle King, was treated similarly, but we know that she didn’t call anyone; people just wanted photos with her. But she also didn’t have security and just had some handlers who were helping mitigate the situation.
So, she was just running toward her car or whatever and taking selfies along the way. But it was pretty cool to see such an influential and wealthy person among the regular folks.
Another person who was pretty welcoming was Dr. Dre. After the awards show, Dr. Dre was seen taking pictures with just about everyone.
But most notably, he took pictures with the first responders to the wildfires in Pasadena. And they took a huge picture with all of them and he was in the center. It was a pretty dope visual. And, Dr. Dre appeared to be in great spirits. It almost would seem like his “attitude” is gone. Did you see what I did there?
Anyway, those are just some of the sights and sounds that we saw during the surrounding events at the Grammys.
Kanye West may have cost himself a whopping eight-figure payday after his controversial red carpet appearance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards with his wife, Bianca Censori.
According to a report from The Daily Mail, sources in Tokyo claim investors have pulled the plug on two high-profile concerts at the Tokyo Dome this May. The bankrolling group is reportedly citing outrage over the couple’s nearly nude outing at the Grammys, during which Censori wore a see-through dress exposing her “unmentionables.”
The rapper-turned-fashion mogul, who’s lived in Tokyo for much of the past year, was reportedly set to perform in front of thousands. A lucrative deal worth $20 million was already in place, but Japanese investors were horrified by the Grammy night stunt.
“Kanye completely misjudged Japan’s cultural climate,” a Tokyo insider revealed. “The country is experiencing a significant movement around women’s rights and the MeToo conversation is strong here. What he did is seen as coercive control, which is utterly unacceptable.”
During the red carpet walk, West was overheard issuing commands to Censori, who initially wore a black fur coat over the sheer outfit. A lip reader claimed West instructed her, “You’re making a scene now… drop it behind you and turn, I got you.” Censori reportedly nodded and complied before the couple made their swift exit into a waiting limo.
The backlash in Japan has been swift and severe. “
The investors backing the concerts are extremely upset,” a source close to the situation said. “It’s highly likely they will pull the funding. He’s not welcome anymore.”
Censori, a 30-year-old architecture graduate from Melbourne, Australia, has her own intriguing backstory. Her father Leo Censori is a convicted criminal, and her uncle Eris Censori was once dubbed “Melbourne’s Al Capone” after being sentenced to life for murder.
After graduating and briefly running a jewelry business, Censori joined Yeezy as an architectural designer. The couple reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony shortly after West’s divorce from Kim Kardashian, although no official certificate has been filed.
Their relationship has drawn controversy from the start, including a police investigation last year when they were spotted allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior on a water taxi in Venice. Despite the scandals, insiders claim Censori believes she’s West’s “muse” and supports his artistic vision.
Watch the moment it all occurred in the post above.
Multiple stars have come to the defense of Babyface after the R&B star became the subject of a controversial incident at the 67th Grammy Awards.
On Monday (February 3), Boyz II Men vocalist Shawn Stockman recently expressed his frustration on Instagram regarding an incident in which Babyface was abruptly cut off during an interview with the Associated Press. The moment, which has since gone viral, occurred after Babyface’s interview was interrupted by the reporter shouting for Chappell Roan, who had just walked by. The move led Babyface to hand off his microphone and walk away in apparent frustration as he muttered, “Go do that.”
“This really, really bothered me,” Stockman said in the video he shared on Instagram. “A friend of mine was on the red carpet being interviewed by a couple of young ladies. And during his interview, they saw someone that was, I guess, currently hot right now. They basically interrupted my friend, who’s a legend in the music business—not just Black music, but in music in general.”
Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men speaks on the disrespect Babyface received from AP reporters at the Grammys last night. pic.twitter.com/jWWifKt3g6
Stockman emphasized the lack of respect often shown toward music legends and compared it to how athletes are treated in the NFL and NBA.
“That would never happen in the NFL or the NBA,” he said. “You would never disrespect Magic Johnson. You would never disrespect any football legend, Deion Sanders, or whoever.”
Stockman’s sentiments were echoed by Khloé Kardashian, who condemned the “disrespectful” incident in a long winded reaction on Twitter.
“This is so disrespectful how Babyface was treated in this interview,” Kardashian wrote in part in the tweet. “Babyface has had such a significant impact on the music industry, in sooo many ways. Its maddening to see a LEGEND not get the respect and attention they deserve. He is a pioneer and deserves so much better than this.”
In a thread of tweets in which she shared a screenshot of the definition of the term “decorum” Dionne Warwick also expressed her disbelief, writing, “13x Grammy Award winning Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds? Am I seeing this correctly?”
The AP has since released a statement on the matter, writing, “We are deeply sorry for cutting our interview with Babyface short on our YouTube livestream of the Grammys red carpet. We have apologized to him through his representative and to our viewers on the livestream.”
Babyface, however, appeared to be unfazed by the moment. He shared a tweet the following day showcasing his dapper outfit for the occasion.
“GRAMMY’S 2025,” Babyface wrote in the tweet stamped with a trophy emoji.
Queen Latifah presented Alicia Keys with the Dr. Dre Impact Award at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 2)—but not everybody was celebrating. While Keys undoubtedly deserves the recognition, it’s the name of the award that was giving people pause.
As one person observed, “No one finds it weird that a female rapper who penned an anti-domestic violence anthem, Queen Latifah, is giving Alicia Keys an award named after a notorious domestic abuser?! The Grammys needs to rename the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award after someone respectable.”
No one finds it weird that a female rapper who penned an anti-domestic violence anthem, Queen Latifah, is giving Alicia Keys an award named after a notorious domestic abuser?! #TheGrammys needs to rename the
Dr. Dre Global Impact Award after someone respectable. pic.twitter.com/GhxMDcnzH7
“Who you calling a b####?” is right. Now, I’ll be the first to admit—I still bump Dr. Dre’s music; from The Chronic to songs like “Forgot About Dre” and “Still D.R.E.” But, as I get older, it gets harder to stomach the blatant misogyny and sexism running rampant in a lot of popular music.
One of my favorite albums, Beastie Boys’ Licensed to Ill, which I credit for introducing me to Hip-Hop in 1986, has a song called “Girls” that I skip. When I was a young kid, I didn’t understand just how absurd it was. These days, it’s like, “Pfft, do your own laundry, dick.”
Back to the subject at hand. Dr. Dre has a history of disrespecting women that dates back to the 1980s, when he physically abused his former girlfriend Michel’le on a regular basis. In fact, during an interview with The Breakfast Club, Michel’le claimed Dr. Dre even shot a gun at her during an argument, missing her by inches.
She left the bullet in the door so he would see it and noted, “He never tried to shoot me anymore. Thank God. But the beatings were—it was a lot… His last wife, I just couldn’t do it anymore. It’s too much.” She eventually began to self medicate with prescription pills and alcohol. She ultimately left Dre after she discovered he was engaged to another woman.
They give out a Dr. Dre Impact Award? Dr. Dre’s ex wife said he beat her all the time, including when she was pregnant. I guess its fitting to give it to Jay-Z considering his associations.
Following the 2015 release of the film Straight Outta Compton, Dre issued a statement to The New York Times to address the omission of abuse from the film. In the op-ed, he apologized to the women he has hurt, but Michel’le didn’t buy it.
“He apologized to the public,” she said at the time. “I don’t think that was an apology to me, because if it was, he would’ve either called me without the public and said ‘Michel’le, I am so sorry for what I did to you 20-something years ago,’ that’s an apology.”
In 1991, Dr. Dre infamously assaulted former Pump It Up! host Dee Barnes during an industry party. The incident, which transpired after she aired an interview with Ice Cube discussing his fallout with N.W.A, led to legal action, but it also seemed to put a target on Barnes’s back. Following the assault, she struggled to find work in the industry. In a 2019 interview, she told me she was homeless and, as a result, I helped her with a GoFundMe. The story went viral, with Variety, Essence, XXL and Rolling Stone among the many publications picking it up.
“I had never asked for public help before, but I then remembered a long time ago while I was going through the assault trial in 1991, people were sending me checks for my legal fees,” she told me at the time. “I never cashed any of them—not one—but knowing I had that support kept me strong enough to continue to face each court date.”
In 2017, HBO released a series called The Defiant Ones about Dr. Dre and Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine in which Dre, once again, talked about the abuse he inflicted on various women throughout his life.
“Any man that puts his hands on a female is a f###### idiot,” he says in the doc. “It’s a major blemish on who I am as a man.” (Barnes’ $22 million lawsuit against Dre was settled out of court in the ’90s.)
Needless to say, maybe Keys—who is supposed to represent a “strong, independent woman who don’t need no man” [look up that meme if you haven’t seen it; it’s hilarious]—should have thought twice when accepting the honor. While it’s entirely possible Dr. Dre has changed his ways, his contentious 2021 divorce from his wife of 25 years, Nicole Young, suggested otherwise. But, of course, that’s a case of he said-she said.
We might never know the truth—but shout out Alicia Keys nonetheless. With 18 Grammys and dozens of other awards, she’s gonna have trouble finding space on her mantle.
Kanye West and his basically naked wife, Bianca Censori, were rumored to have been escorted out of the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 2).
But according to West, that was a lie. On Monday (February 3), the controversial artist hopped back on Instagram to set the record straight.
Sharing an old photo of journalist Don Lemon, he told his 20.7 million followers, “This the goofball that started the rumor that me and my wife got kicked out the Grammies 3 decades of innovating music and they always KOONS like this.”
Kanye West and Censori showed up at the Grammys red carpet allegedly “uninvited” despite West being a 2025 nominee. Entertainment Tonight then claimed the couple had been thrown out out of the event, writing in a post, “ET has learned that the rapper, his wife, and an entourage of about five people showed up to the Grammys uninvited. Kanye walked the red carpet with Bianca, who appeared to be fully naked under her fur coat. ET was told that the couple was then escorted out of the awards show.”
That rumor was quickly debunked by several outlets. An insider close to the Recording Academy told TMZ that West, who was nominated for Best Rap Song for “Carnival,” was “an invited guest” and “wasn’t forcibly removed from the event,” adding that he “walked the red carpet, got in his car of his own volition, and then left…police and Grammys security never got involved.”
Par for the course, West and Censori made a provocative entrance, which appeared to be a desperate ploy for attention. Initially arriving in a long black fur coat, Censori disrobed on the red carpet to reveal a sheer, see-through slip that left little to the imagination.
The bold “fashion choice” sparked widespread criticism across social media platforms, although some viewed her attire as a daring fashion statement. But most people wondered why she wasn’t arrested for “indecent exposure.”
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR have a Valentine’s Day gift for fans, announcing their collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is set to drop on February 14.
The pair also dropped a teaser ahead of the album release, teasing fans with a snippet from the project alongside a visualizer featuring the OVO Sound founder.
“$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U,” Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR captioned their joint post. “FEBRUARY 14.”
Drake and PARTY have been teasing the album since last August. They announced the collaborative offering while performing together in Toronto.
“I know all you girls are outside,” Drizzy told the crowd. “When it gets a little chilly, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake album will be waiting for you.”
PARTY later confirmed the existence of the album while hyping up the project during an interview.
When asked what his favorite collaboration he has ever released, PARTYNEXTDOOR hinted it was his joint project with Drake. He also shared some details about the tracklist.
“The one we doing right now,” he replied. “All 15, all 15 we doing right now.”
Drake recently teased his PARTYNEXTDOOR album while sharing a message of positivity to his fellow Torontonians.
“Love to all the 6’ers,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. “Winter months are the toughest. S### can be depressing so take care of yourselves and try show love to each other.”
Meanwhile, Drizzy may have been absent from the Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 2), but his presence loomed large as Kendrick Lamar dominated the night, sweeping the show with his scathing Drake diss, Not Like Us.
The audience chanted “A-MINORRRR” in unison as K. Dot collected his Record of the Year Grammy.
KENDRICK LAMAR WINS RECORD OF THE YEAR FOR “NOT LIKE US”
AND THE WHOLE ARENA WAS SINGING ALONG WHEN WE WENT UP TO THE STAGE
Janelle Monáe unleashed on Nelly during a Grammy after-party, blasting the rapper for performing at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The singer and actress joined Anderson .Paak at a West Hollywood bash following the award ceremony. The two entertainers were performing an impromptu session when Nelly’s 2002 hit “Hot in Herre” came on.
Although Janelle Monáe started off singing the hook, she quickly switched to freestyling to take shots at Nelly.
“F### you Nelly!” She began. “I used to like Nelly… but then he went to perform for Donald Trump. F### that n####. I don’t give a f###. I’m with my family ain’t nobody gonna hate on us. I care about women.”
Monáe continued, expressing solidarity with various marginalized groups targeted by Trump’s recent executive orders before returning to Nelly.
“F### you, Nelly, you sold out. I used to think you was cool. But now you look like a m############ fool,” she added. “I might be a little tipsy but I know everything I’m saying. F### you n####. Get a new attitude.”
Janelle Monae roasted Nelly at a Grammys after-party in L.A. Sunday night, blasting him for recently performing at Trump's inauguration during an impromptu rap session with Anderson .Paak. pic.twitter.com/GVzyyDS3sI
Nelly faced intense backlash for performing at the Liberty Ball for Trump’s inauguration.
However, he responded to the criticism while standing by his decision, insisting he wasn’t endorsing Trump.
“He’s the president,” he said. “He won […] He’s the commander-in-chief of what I would like to say is the best country in the world. That’s why I’m not telling you who to vote for. He’s the president of the United States, not the candidate for the United States. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office. If they can put their life on the line for whoever is in office, I can damn sure perform for whoever is in office.”
Doechii had a lot to celebrate on Sunday, collecting her first-ever Grammy Award, delivering a standout performance at the ceremony, and dropping a brand-new single just hours after claiming the golden gramophone.
The TDE artist clinched the coveted Best Rap Album award for her breakthrough mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, making history as the first female artist to receive the nod for a mixtape.
Additionally, her win marks only the third time a woman has claimed the category, following Lauryn Hill’s win as part of the Fugees for The Score in 1996 and Cardi B’s solo triumph with Invasion of Privacy in 2019.
Doechii delivered an inspirational acceptance speech presented by Cardi B, the last woman to win the Best Rap Album Grammy.
“I know that there is some Black girl out there, so many Black women out there that are watching me right now,” she stated. “I want to tell you: You can do it. Anything is possible!”
Doechii echoed the phrase as the crowd erupted in applause, rising to their feet for a standing ovation.
“Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you, that tell you that you can’t be here,” she continued. “That you’re too dark or that you’re not smart enough or that you’re too dramatic or you’re too loud. You are exactly who you need to be, to be right where you are, and I am a testimony. Praise God!”
Elsewhere during the ceremony, Doechii performed a high-energy rendition of her singles “Catfish” and “Denial is a River.”
The “Swamp Princess celebrated her win with her fans by dropping a brand new single, “Nosebleeds.”
Despite her Grammy win, Doechii is gearing up to release her debut album, due later this year.
Kendrick Lamar dominated the Grammys, with his epic Drake diss “Not Like Us” sweeping all five categories he was nominated in and seemingly putting the nail in the coffin in their epic battle—but Kanye West has cautioned against ruling Drake out.
West has had his own years-long tensions with Drake, so he knows a thing or two about going to lyrical war with the OVO honcho. He addressed the rap battle during his highly anticipated upcoming interview with Justin Laboy for “The Download.”
In a preview of the interview aired at Ye’s Grammys after-party Sunday night (February 2), he compared Drake to Wolverine from the X-Men comic books, conceding that while K. Dot “took him down for a little bit” Drake will be back soon.
At one point during the conversation, LaBoy asked, “So Kendrick killed Drake, he’s dead?” but West refused to write off his former nemesis.
“Yeah, for now,” he replied. “You can’t ever count out Steph Curry. That man might hit two hundred points in one song or something.”
He explained, “Drake added something to the algorithm, to our frequency. He advanced it … and now Kendrick has now advanced the frequency.”
West also warned his rap peers could be “wiped out,” if they can’t keep up with Lamar.
Kanye West debuted his own Drake diss amid the Kendrick Lamar battle during his first controversial interview with Laboy last April. He dropped a verse on Lamar, Future and Metro Boomin’s song “Like That,” and announced he was “very excited about the elimination of Drake.”
Papoose proudly walked his new lady Claressa Shields out to the ring, rapping a melody of hits ahead of the champion boxer’s historic victory in her hometown of Flint, Michigan, on Sunday night (February 2).
Shields maintained her flawless record by defeating Danielle Perkins to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in women’s boxing. With this victory, she also made history as the first boxer—male or female—to achieve undisputed status in three different weight divisions (heavyweight, middleweight, and light-middleweight) during the “four-belt era.”
Shields’ professional record now stands at 16-0, with world titles across five different weight divisions.
Papoose joined his girlfriend on her ring walk, rapping a melody of his hits as Sheilds prepared to take on the previously undefeated Perkins.
The TuneCore executive stood ringside as Shields dropped Perkins with a right hook in the 10th and final round, pacing along the ropes and dapping a friend in admiration of the stunning display.
Papoose rushed to embrace his new boo after she nabbed the win. The judges scored the fight 97-92, 99-90 and 100-89 in her favor.
Papoose showing up to sold out arena boxing events with a millionaire. Remy Ma showing up to battle rap events with a battle rapper. Yea Pap won. 🤷🏿♂️ pic.twitter.com/LQOm7TTgaN
Shields engaged in a highly publicized feud with Remy Ma after all sides hurled scandalous accusations.
Remy, who has since confirmed her relationship with Eazy The Block Captain, put Papoose on blast, exposing his romance with the boxer and accusing him of being unfaithful during their marriage.
Papoose retaliated, branding Remy a narcissist and accusing her of multiple affairs. Shields then jumped into the dispute, announcing she would fight Remy for just $1.
Drake may not have said anything about Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Grammys sweep, but his dad, Dennis Graham, spared a few words on the song winning the top honors at the ceremony Sunday night (February 2).
After dominating the charts and dancefloors worldwide, Lamar’s scathing Drake diss “Not Like Us” won all five categories it was nominated in, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, pushing K. Dot’s Grammy wins total to 22 awards.
After dominating charts and dancefloors worldwide, Lamar’s scathing Drake diss “Not Like Us” scooped all five nominated categories—including Record of the Year and Song of the Year—boosting K. Dot’s Grammy total to 22 awards
Reporters caught up to Drake’s dad shortly after Lamar’s triumphs and asked his thoughts on the song that calls his son a pedophile winning Record of the Year.
“I don’t care nothin’ about that s###,” Graham replied. “That ain’t got nothin’ to do with me.”
Nonetheless, he wished Lamar well, saying, “All the best to him… I don’t do that b#######.”
Drake’s dad Dennis Graham just got asked about Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' #GRAMMYs wins
“I don’t care about none of that sh*t… All the best to him. I don’t do that bullsh*t.” pic.twitter.com/eEQZT33Ce6
Dennis Graham remained largely silent throughout Drake’s battle with Kendrick Lamar, although he did react to the song that kicked off the feud. He took to Instagram after Dot’s verse on Future and Metro Boomin‘s “Like That” dropped to mock artists starting beef with his son to boost record sales.
“Yo I am about to drop some new music and I am not sure if it’s going to sell, but I am going to call some of my homies and get them start a beef with Drake and get them to unfollow him and that’s going make my s### shoot up to number 1,” Graham wrote last March. “I’m sure this is going to work so let me get some people on board for this and watch what kind of attention this gets!!!!!!!!!!!! I WILL BE NUMBER ONE 1Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake’s Dad On “Meet The Grahams”
Meanwhile, Lamar had a few words for Drake’s dad on Meet the Grahams, including telling him he produced a “master manipulator.”
“I’m blamin’ you for all his gamblin’ addictions,” he raps. “Psychopath intuition, the man who like to play victim/You raised a horrible f#####’ person, the nerve of you, Dennis/Sandra, sit down, what I’m about to say is heavy, now listen/Mhm, your son’s a sick man with sick thoughts/I think n##### like him should die/Him and Weinstein should get f##### up in a cell for the rest they life.”
Beyoncé has finally scooped the award that’s evaded her entire career, winning Album of the Year for COWBOY CARTER at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Despite being nominated for Album of the Year four times and holding the record as the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammy history, the superstar songstress had never secured the coveted golden gramophone.
However, that changed on Sunday night (February 2) at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, as Beyoncé became the first Black woman in 26 years—and only the third ever—to win Album of the Year.
Husband JAY-Z was looking on proudly as daughter Blue Ivy led her mother onstage to collect her golden gramophone.
Beyoncé first thanked the Los Angeles firefighters battling recent wildfires before dedicating the award to Linda Martell, the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry.
“I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all of the firefighters for keeping us safe,” she began. “I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years. I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work. I want to dedicate this to Ms. Martel, and I hope we just keep pushing forward, opening doors. God bless y’all. Thank you so much. Thank you.”
Beyoncé also made history by becoming the first Black female artist to win Best Country Album with COWBOY CARTER. Both Bey and Hov were visibly stunned as the singer’s name was announced.
JAY-Z Calls Out Grammys A Year Before Beyoncé Wins Album Of The Year
Beyoncé’s Album of the Year triumph comes on the heels of JAY-Z’s criticism last year, when he called out the Grammys for her never having won the coveted category.
He aired his grievances with the Recording Academy while accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
“I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year,” Jay-Z said, referencing Beyoncé making history in 2023. “So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys; never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work.”
For years, Seattle has been known for its coffee, tech, and rainy weather—but a new generation of hip-hop artists is rewriting the city’s musical identity. Leading this movement are MariBased1, JWavy, and Stakk Wittz, three artists from West Seattle who are bringing attention to the Pacific Northwest’s untapped rap scene.
MariBased1 is a trailblazer who has consistently pushed the boundaries of Seattle’s hip-hop sound. With multiple BET Jams placements and collaborations with artists like YungSix and BeatKing, he’s proving that Seattle isn’t just a regional player—it’s part of the global music conversation. His latest single “48 Ratchet” is dominating Texas radio, proving that his reach extends far beyond the city limits.
JWavy is quickly becoming one of Seattle’s most promising stars. Her song “Love Me” featuring MariBased1 earned her a coveted spot on BET Jams, while “Broke Boi” has become a regional anthem in Texas. With her album “WAVESZN” gaining momentum, JWavy is proving that Seattle’s hip-hop scene is just as diverse and dynamic as any other major city.
Stakk Wittz is making sure his presence is felt. His debut album “SEASTAKKS” has been gaining traction, with his single “STAKK TALK” earning him industry recognition. Teaming up with MariBased1 on “STAKK TALK”, he’s solidifying his place in the Seattle movement and proving that the city has a new generation of stars ready to shine.
These three artists are at the forefront of a Seattle hip-hop renaissance, breaking barriers and proving that their city belongs in the national conversation. The industry has slept on Seattle’s hip-hop culture for too long, but MariBased1, JWavy, and Stakk Wittz are waking it up—one hit at a time.
Jaden Smith is getting clowned over his outfit at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 2).
Will Smith’s son hit the Crypto.com Arena red carpet wearing a black tuxedo paired with a headpiece shaped like a miniature castle.
The eccentric accessory featured a structure resembling a multi-story house, complete with a doorway framing Smith’s face.
His custom tuxedo, crafted by Louis Vuitton, added a touch of classic elegance to his otherwise unorthodox look.
The 26-year-old actor and musician was not among this year’s Grammy nominees. He attended in support of his father, Will Smith, who played a key role during the evening as one of the show’s presenters.
But Jaden’s attention-seeking antic with his fashion choice did its job and swiftly made headlines.
“Jaden Smith you’re not a vibe bro,” one user snarled while another was more frank: “Jaden Smith looks dumb as f###.”
Jaden wasn’t alone.
Walking alongside him was his younger sister, Willow Smith, who opted for an all-black outfit with a long coat worn over what appeared to be underwear—offered another moment that had fashion critics dissecting the siblings’ shared penchant for the unusual.
Jaden’s outfit is dropping faster than my crypto portfolio #JadenSmith
Ye caused yet another spectacle Sunday night when he and wife Bianca Censori made an unorthodox arrival at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
The couple, accompanied by an entourage of at least five people, allegedly appeared uninvited, according to Entertainment Tonight.
Censori’s eye-catching outfit — if you want to call it that — was a sheer, form-fitting mesh dress revealing almost everything beneath—likely added fuel to the media frenzy.
Videos show her shedding an oversized fur coat on the red carpet with nothing on but the sheer dress – sparking questions about potential indecent exposure.
Their arrival reportedly made a splash for all the wrong reasons, lasting only long enough for security to intervene. Entertainment Tonight reported that the couple was “quickly escorted out” but the outlet later deleted its story.
Ye is nominated for Best Rap Song for his collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign on their track “Carnival.” According to the official Grammys website, Grammy-nominated artists are usually not excluded from the ceremony.
Still, some have speculated that the entire brief appearance may have been an intentional media stunt.
During the event, Ye posted several photos on X.com that featured himself alongside his nearly nude wife, including one of the couple locked in a tongue-filled kiss.
Observers have noted that Ye may have orchestrated the moment to command attention rather than celebrate his nomination.
While moments of controversy are hardly new for the Grammy-winning rapper, this particular instance captured the public’s attention not for his music but for Censori’s look and their unorthodox red-carpet cameo.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly rushed to a Brooklyn hospital this past week for medical evaluation as he awaits trial.
The 55-year-old, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is undergoing a legal battle laced with accusations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and facilitating prostitution—claims he has strenuously denied.
According to a report by Page Six, Diddy was escorted to the Brooklyn Hospital Center recently to receive a noninvasive medical test.
A source close to the situation explained that the trip was prompted by the artist’s complaint about lingering knee pain. Doctors performed an MRI to evaluate his joint’s internal condition.
“To ensure privacy, safety, and security, we do not comment on the confinement conditions of individuals in our custody, including medical details or trips,” a Bureau of Prisons representative told The New York Post, which owns Page Six.
Reports also suggest that law enforcement officials were placed on alert regarding Diddy’s hospital visit to avoid unexpected disruptions should the information become public knowledge.
Diddy, with a storied career spanning decades, has been held in federal custody since his arrest in September 2024.
Despite multiple court appeals, bail requests have repeatedly been denied by the presiding authorities. His next major legal challenge looms in May, when his trial is scheduled to begin. The accusations against the music mogul have not stopped at federal charges.
In the months following his arrest, more than 100 individuals have come forward with claims of mistreatment and abuse by Diddy.
The volume of allegations adds a heavy emphasis to the courtroom drama expected when his case commences on May 5.
Diddy has remained steadfast in proclaiming his innocence and his legal team has vowed to vigorously contest all accusations, and the star himself has maintained that he is prepared to clear his name.
