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Marlon Wayans Addresses “HIM” Critics

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Marlon Wayans fired back at the critical backlash surrounding his latest horror-sports mashup, HIM, defending the film’s vision and box office success after it opened to a dismal 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The comedian-turned-actor responded to the negative reviews on Instagram, highlighting the disconnect between critics and audiences by posting screenshots of past films that were critically panned but have since become cult favorites.

HIM, which was produced by Jordan Peele, centers on a rising football star who trains at a secluded facility owned by his idol—played by Wayans—only to find himself in a chilling psychological game.

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Wayans didn’t hold back in his caption, writing, “Just to be clear… I respect critics. Their job is to Critique. I respect their work. It shapes our industry. But an opinion does not always mean it’s everyone’s opinion. Some movies are ahead of the curve. Innovation is not always embraced and art is to be interpreted and it’s subjective. I’ve had a career of making classic movies that weren’t critically received (sic) and those movies went on to be CLASSICS. So don’t take anyone’s opinion just go see for yourself. Love to all. Him in theaters now.”

The post included Rotten Tomatoes scorecards for White Chicks, A Haunted House and the first two Scary Movie installments—films that were initially dismissed by critics but found strong support from audiences.

He capped the carousel with a snapshot showing HIM’s 58% audience score, a notable contrast to its critical reception.

Despite the lukewarm reviews, HIM pulled in $13.5 million during its U.S. opening weekend, a respectable showing for a genre-bending thriller.

Flavor Flav Recommits To Sobriety After April Slip

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Flavor Flav addressed his recovery head-on at the recent Black Music Action Coalition Gala in Beverly Hills, revealing he’s back on course after a relapse in April disrupted his years-long sobriety streak.

“Right now it’s going very well. I’m back on point. I’m back on track. You know what I’m saying? And this is the way that I plan on staying for the rest of my life,” the 66-year-old told PEOPLE.

The Public Enemy co-founder has been transparent about his history with drug addiction. He began his road to recovery in 2020 after decades of substance abuse, which he once said cost him up to “$2,400 to $2,600 a day … for six years straight.”

In April, Flav publicly acknowledged a brief relapse via Instagram Stories, saying he wanted to “hold myself publicly accountable.” He had been sober for four and a half years before the slip.

“I briefly relapsed,” he wrote at the time. “I say this to admit my mistake and publicly hold myself accountable. I am a human being who makes mistakes and it doesn’t make me a bad person.”

Speaking at the gala, Flav shared advice for others navigating recovery setbacks.

“If you take a fall, don’t lay there and stay stuck,” he said. “You got to get up off of that fall and you have to K-I-M — keep it moving. Operation no choice is now in progress. Either you keep it moving, or you stay stuck. And the name of the game is to keep it moving.”

Flav has also used his platform to raise awareness about mental health. In October 2024, he celebrated four years of sobriety by offering to cover therapy app subscriptions for others on World Mental Health Day.

“My mental health is an important part of my sobriety journey,” he said at the time.

In a 2023 podcast interview, he reflected on surviving years of addiction and why he believes he’s still here.

“I guess God wanted me to live, and he knows that I’m a mouthpiece to the world,” he said. “So, I feel that God let me live through that, so that way, I could teach people about the mistakes that I made.”

Flav continues to make appearances and perform while staying committed to his recovery. His presence at the BMAC Gala was in support of the organization’s work to advance equity in the music industry. His message remains steady: accountability, resilience and forward momentum.

Internet Loses It After Saucy Santana Allegedly Has Medical Emergency At Waffle House

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Saucy Santana was reportedly rushed to a hospital after a suspected medical emergency unfolded at a Waffle House in Atlanta.

A video circulating on social media has prompted concern and raised questions about the rapper’s condition.

The video, which has not been independently verified, shows paramedics escorting someone on a stretcher out of the restaurant.

Viewers quickly identified the individual as the 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rashad Jamiyl Spain. The footage has since gone viral, prompting a wave of reactions.

Concern spread across Facebook and Instagram, where users shared prayers and well-wishes. Roughly four hours after the incident, Santana posted on Facebook, a move many interpreted as a positive sign regarding his health.

No official statement has been issued by his team, and the exact nature of the emergency remains unclear.

Santana, who first gained attention as a makeup artist for the City Girls, broke into the music scene in 2019 with his debut single “Walk Em Like A Dog.”

By 2021, he had gone viral with “Walk” and “Here We Go,” both of which fueled TikTok trends. His track “Material Girl” became a cultural moment, later remixed with Madonna as “Material Gworrllllllll!”

The Connecticut-born artist, who relocated to Florida at the age of 10, has made appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” and “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.”

He’s worked with artists like Nicki Minaj and often credits Gucci Mane, Trina and Tampa Tony as early inspirations.

Santana, who is openly gay, has also spoken out about the challenges he’s faced in the Hip-Hop industry.

In a 2019 drive-by shooting that injured him and two others, Santana said he believed the attack was rooted in homophobia.

50 Cent Ruthlessly Trolls Lil Meech After Celina Powell Leaks Damning Conversation

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50 Cent clowned Lil Meech all over Instagram after Celina Powell leaked a cringey audio clip of the actor begging her to delete posts about their alleged fling.

The chaos kicked off when Powell hopped on IG Stories with claims that the BMF star is broke, living with his dad Big Meech at Floyd Mayweather’s crib, and not doing too well mentally due to an addiction to pills.

Then she dropped the bomb, a private recording where Meech pleads, “PLEASE, Please, please baby please stop this is my reputation.”

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That’s when 50 stepped in and turned Lil Meech’s bad fortune into a roast session.

“PLEASE, Please, please baby please stop this is my reputation. BMF done show over, but y’all street.. so you know get it out the mud,” 50 posted, quoting the audio word for word while throwing shade at the show’s future and Meech’s image in the streets.

The internet ate it up.

This isn’t the first time Powell’s dragged Lil Meech.

Last year, she reportedly posted an NSFW clip of him on her OnlyFans. She’s also made messy claims against Offset, Snoop Dogg and DJ Akademiks, so her track record of exposing dudes has been solid.

As for 50 and the BMF fam, things have been rocky. Back when BMF was poppin’, he helped launch Meech’s acting career by paying for his acting lessons and casting him in the hit series on Starz.

Now, their relationship’s on ice.

Tom Holland Reportedly Hospitalized As Injury Halts Filming On “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”

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Tom Holland and Spider-Man collided with real life in Glasgow when filming on Spider-Man: Brand New Day suddenly stopped after the star was hospitalized with a concussion.

Production was suspended Friday while Holland was treated for what insiders are calling a “mild concussion.” A source close to the set told Deadline the actor will rest “out of precaution” but is expected back on camera within days. No one else was harmed during the incident, though a meeting is already scheduled to adjust filming plans.

According to The Sun, Holland’s injury came during a stunt that didn’t go as planned. Despite the scare, he still made an appearance with fiancée Zendaya at a charity event over the weekend, showing he’s well enough to be out and about.

The film’s crew had only been in Scotland for a few weeks. Before cameras rolled, Holland said he was “over the moon and so excited” to finally shoot on location after Spider-Man: No Way Home was filmed entirely indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Now, we’re really gonna lean into that old-school filmmaking and shoot in real locations, which is why we’re starting in Glasgow and we’re gonna use the streets of Glasgow to build this massive set-piece that we’re putting together,” Holland shared. “So it’s gonna feel like making [2017’s] Spider-Man 1 again. It’s been such a long time since I’ve done it, it’s gonna feel like a breath of fresh air, and I think the fans are going to be over the moon with what we’re putting together.”

Sony slotted Spider-Man: Brand New Day for a July 24, 2026 release, officially revealing the title at CinemaCon this past spring. The blockbuster is directed by Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, with Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige producing. Zendaya returns as MJ, while Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas join the lineup in undisclosed roles.

Holland, whose stunt-heavy Spider-Man outings have made him one of Marvel’s most physical leads, has faced injuries before, but his quick bounce back this weekend suggests filming won’t be derailed for long. For now, all eyes are on Glasgow, where the streets are doubling as New York in one of the franchise’s most ambitious set-pieces yet.

The incident may have paused the action, but anticipation for Spidey’s next swing into theaters remains firmly in motion.

Priscilla Presley Thinks Michael Jackson Used Elvis’ Daughter For Headlines

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Priscilla Presley didn’t hold back when recalling her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s brief and controversial marriage to Michael Jackson, calling the union a calculated move by the pop superstar to align himself with the Presley name.

In an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, published by The Sun, Priscilla Presley revealed her deep reservations about the 1994 wedding between Lisa Marie and Jackson, which ended in divorce just two years later.

“I was appalled by the marriage,” she wrote. “I knew in my bones that Michael wasn’t marrying Lisa Marie; he was marrying the Presley dynasty.”

Priscilla, who was married to Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973, also questioned the motivations behind Jackson’s interest in her daughter, especially given the timing.

She suggested the King of Pop was seeking to repair his image amid serious allegations.

“Michael was a manipulative man, and I think he had his sights set on her long before she realized it,” she wrote. “The childlike innocence he projected was part of his public mask.”

According to the memoir, Priscilla confronted her daughter about the nature of her relationship with Michael Jackson.

“I asked her if they had a physical relationship,” she wrote. “Like so many people, I wasn’t sure. She said Yeah.”

The “Billie Jean” singer reportedly kept his distance from Priscilla and the rest of the Presley family, often choosing to socialize with children instead of adults during family gatherings.

“When Lisa Marie filed for divorce in 1996,” Priscilla added, “I could practically hear Elvis sigh with relief.”

Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis is set for release later this year.

Disney’s $3.5 Billion Boycott: The Quiet Revolution Against Trump Era Retaliation

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America has always had a funny way of testing its freedoms. The latest example? Disney. Yes, Mickey Mouse and lightsabers are suddenly sitting at the crossroads of politics, free speech, and resistance. It started with Jimmy Kimmel. Or maybe I should say it boiled over with Jimmy Kimmel.

The late night host’s removal by ABC, a property of the Walt Disney Company, widely seen as a punishment for his political comedy. For many, it was the last straw in a pattern of the Trump administration weaponizing power against critics. People expected outrage on social media, maybe a few fiery op-eds. What they didn’t expect was the birth of a quiet, economic rebellion.

The Money Talks, Louder Than Tweets

Disney has lost about $3.5 billion in market value in just one week. Why? Because people started boycotting its products, streaming services (Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN, among others), and even theme parks. That’s not a petition or a trending hashtag. That’s real money walking out the door. For perspectively, The Walt Disney Company’s generated $91.4 billion for its fiscal year in 2024

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No matter how it seems, this moment is different. Folks might not be ready to chain themselves to barricades or burn their careers for a revolution that has no safety net. But refusing to swipe a credit card? Canceling Disney+? That’s doable. And maybe more effective. It’s nonviolent, it’s collective, and it hits where it hurts most, the balance sheet.

Disney as the Symbol

If you’re wondering, “Why Disney?” you’re not alone. But think about it. Disney isn’t just a company. It’s a cultural monolith. It’s movies, merch, childhood memories, and vacations rolled into one. For decades, we tolerated its controversies and contradictions. We’ve bypassed allegations about its founder’s politics to its monopolistic grip on entertainment.

READ ALSO: Kamala Harris Blasts Trump’s Admin Over “Abuse Of Power” In Free Speech Fight

Now, the company’s sheer size makes it the perfect target. People I’ve spoken with believe Disney parks may soon become the focal point of this boycott. It’s not just economic impact, it’s symbolic. And if it holds up, it will be ripple broadly.

This Isn’t Hollywood — It’s Real Life

Of course, this doesn’t look like a Hollywood revolution. Nobody’s storming Death Stars or riding into battle with lightsabers. But it’s a rebellion nonetheless. It’s a grassroots attempt to test whether ordinary people still have leverage in a country where corporations and politicians seem untouchable.

We’re not debating Jimmy Kimmel’s monologues here or if he is funny or not. We’re testing the First Amendment. We’re asking whether criticism, comedy, and political dissent can exist without political or corporate retaliation. And the battlefield currently, strangely enough, is Disney.

The Biggest Question

The real question is how long this will last. The talk is that they may bring Kimmel back. Will consumers stay the course? Or will the pull of Marvel movies and base desires win? Boycotts are powerful, but they’re also hard to sustain. Sacrifice is easy to preach and tougher to live, even if it is frivolous an minor.

Still, something feels different this time. Maybe because it’s personal. Maybe because, for once, people feel like they have a tool that doesn’t require martyrdom. Or maybe because folks are realizing that when you take away choice, you leave people no option but to resist. For some reason, the cries are heard now.

Steady and undeniable – and bloodless – is the kind of revolution America needs right now.

Living Legends Perform First Show Since Aesop’s Death—Hiero, Atmosphere Pay Tribute

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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There was a bittersweet reunion at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on Friday night (September 19).

Atmosphere, Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Immortal Technique, Dilated Peoples and the CunninLynguists descended on the historic venue for what would mark Ant and Slug’s final show of the season. But the sold-out crowd was likely unaware of just how emotional the concert would be—at least for some.

Just weeks prior, Living Legends MC Aesop (or Aesop the Black Wolf) died suddenly at age 51. It ripped a gaping hole through the longtime group, leaving The Grouch, Bicaso, Eligh, Sunspot Jonz, Scarub and Luckyiam left to carry on the Living Legends’ legacy without him.

The Red Rocks performance, which marked the Legends’ first since Aesop’s death, came only four days after they buried him in his hometown of Fresno, California. Understandably, the show carried a bit of sadness as some of the members struggled to keep their composure throughout the evening. But there was also a lot of light—figuratively and literally. Toward the beginning of the set, Slug joined the Legends to perform his verse from “Moving at the Speed of Life,” which originally included Aesop.

The audience was instructed to turn their cell phone flashlights on in tribute, creating a sea of white lights that stretched all the way to the top of the 2.5 miles of seating.

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Rocking T-shirts that read “Legends Never Die” on the back and a photo of Aesop on the front, the Legends crushed their set despite the tremendous sorrow they were feeling without Aesop beside them. There was a strong sense, however, that Aesop was there in spirit—and several of the other performers took notice, too.

Hieroglyphics and Atmosphere all took a moment to recognize Aesop and show love to the rest of the Legends during their sets. Hugs were given out in abundance backstage as Legends’ longtime friends and fellow crewmates continue to grapple with his death. But music, of course, was the common thread tying everyone together and proved to be cathartic.

Hiero—comprised of Tajai, Casual, Pep Love, Del the Funky Homosapien, A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, Domino and DJ Toure—delivered a career-spanning setlist that included Souls of Mischief’s “Make Your Mind Up” and “93 Til Infinity” as well as Del’s platinum-selling Gorillaz collaboration, “Clint Eastwood, and the Deltron 3030 single “Virus.”

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Something about seeing the nine members of Hiero onstage 32 years after Souls of Mischief dropped their prophetic debut, 93 ’til Infinity, and more than 25 years after Hiero released 3rd Eye Vision was transcendent, almost like a religious experience.

Unlike the revolving door of current mainstream rappers getting chewed up and spit out by the music industry, Hiero has stood the test of time—and Tajai has a theory as to how.

“We’re one of the last crews left,” Tajai tells AllHipHop. “We’re all here. We’re all healthy. So it’s a great experience, but it’s not something that’s rare. We really rap. A lot of the rappers in general don’t really do touring and rapping. We really rap. We still make music and still tour. And I think a lot of folks are living off of their old hits or they’re just not doing it in the same way.

“It’s not just the old rappers It’s a young rappers, too. Fools say I got a tour with like five shows on the back of the shirt, you know? They don’t have the fans out there. But we kept doing it. Think about everybody from our era who even has a little bit of fame now, they stopped for decades. I think when the pendulum swung back around to the ’90s s###, then they started doing it again, whereas we just kept making music. It does have different slants and different eras. But we never stopped.”

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While Aesop’s absence was palpable, the camaraderie behind-the-scenes was a beautiful, even tangible thing to witness.

Evidence goofed around with his young son, Colorado-based MC Samir of The Reminders took photos of his two kids posing with DJ Babu, Eligh mingled with his family, friends separated by distance for years reunited and Ant was joined by his wife, making it a bona fide family affair in a multitude of ways.

Aesop may have been missing in the physical realm, but the Legends ensured he wasn’t forgotten—it was on their shirts, in their music, on the screen behind them and backstage, an illustration of just how eternal their bond is.

Derrick “Aesop” McElroy: October 1, 1974 to August 17, 2025

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Exec Said Kelly Price’s “Fat Black Ass” Would Never Out Sell “Pretty Light Skin” Mya – Then This Happened

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Kelly Price didn’t just prove a point—she shattered a stereotype when her debut album outsold Mya’s, weeks after a music executive dismissed her talent because of her size and complexion.

During a recent livestream, the Grammy-nominated singer recalled a meeting where a Black male executive openly degraded her appearance in front of a white female colleague.

“Angela [an executive with T-Neck/Island/Universal] said to him, ‘there’s nobody out there with a voice like hers,'” Kelly Price said.

“So I sat down, and I’m kind of getting comfortable, because we’re getting ready to start our weekly meeting. And the call took a left turn because he [another executive at Universal] said, ‘You got to be out of your mind. I don’t care how good that girl sings, ain’t no way in the world your big fat whatever, is gonna out sell my pretty, light skin, long haired [singer].'”

Price clarified the story wasn’t about Mya, who was signed to University Music, which was distributed by Interscope/Universal, but about the industry’s obsession with image over skill.

“Don’t try to say this is Mya hate. This is not that; this is actually what happened,” she said. “I’ve been called every fat b####, every this, every that.”

Despite the executive’s harsh words and the bet he made with another label head that Mya would outperform her, Price’s debut album, Soul of a Woman, proved him wrong.

“We outsold, we outsold that artist,” she said. “I remember my first week numbers, we outsold that artist, probably by about 30 or 40,000 records.”

The incident, rooted in both colorism and body-shaming, highlighted the barriers Price faced early in her career. The executive’s remarks, calling her “big, Black, fat” while praising a “pretty, light-skinned, thin girl,” weren’t just personal insults.

They reflected a broader industry bias that often sidelines women who don’t fit a narrow beauty mold.

Price said she leaned on support from her team, including Ronald Isley, who owned the T-Neck label with The Isley Brothers, who reminded her that her voice and presence resonated with real women.

Consequence Says He Threatened Michael Che After Fiery Confrontation With Kanye West

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Consequence didn’t come to fight, but he says he was ready if things got physical during the tense backstage moment between Kanye West and Michael Che at Saturday Night Live—a scene now making waves in the documentary In Whose Name.

The footage, captured in 2018 after West’s controversial appearance on SNL wearing a MAGA hat, shows Che confronting the rapper over remarks made during an unscripted, pro-Trump speech.

Che took issue with being referenced in West’s rant, particularly regarding jokes about Bill Cosby and Black comedians.

“You good with me? For real? That was messed up,” Che told Kanye West, who responded that he was actually referring to Leslie Jones. Che fired back, “I’m the Black comedian who made a joke about Cosby. That’s messed up. Why would you do that to me?”

As tensions rose, Consequence stepped in. He later explained his involvement in a video posted to social media, stating that he was simply trying to prevent things from escalating—especially with his son nearby.

“Those gentlemen were having a conversation that I walked into, okay? So, as I started to realize what was going on, because my POV was Kanye was in front of me, Michael Che was to the left of me, Pete Davidson was to the right of me…I realized that that conversation was actually a confrontation.”

Consequence said he tried to cool the situation down without causing more drama.

“Because we were in a business setting, I tapped the gentleman [Che] on the shoulder. I said, Look, we should reconvene this conversation for later,” Consequence claimed.  

Things calmed down, but Consequence said things got real when Che came back to continue arguing and he criticized the documentary for leaving out a second confrontation.

“When he came back beefing, I told that n####, ‘look, n####, either you back the f### up, or we could go outside.’ He chose to back the f### up. I gathered everybody together, I said ‘we leaving’ and we left. You can ask Kim Kardashian, you can ask Michael Che, and you can ask Nico, the director.

The documentary, now in theaters, was directed by Nico Ballesteros and offers a rare, unfiltered look at Kanye West’s life.

JT Suggests Cardi B Has Horrible Hygiene In Response To “Am I The Drama?” Diss

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Cardi B reignited her long-running feud with JT on her latest album, Am I the Drama?, taking direct aim at the City Girls rapper on the track “Magnet” and throwing jabs at Lil Uzi Vert in the process.

It didn’t take long for JT to fire back though. In a since-deleted tweet, JT clowned Cardi and insinuated she has bad hygiene.

“Guitar body ho wasn’t talking about me,” she wrote. “Better be quiet before I tell them the real tea. B#### PH balance will fry a whole fish. YUCK. With that one flow lol.”

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Cardi B snapped on JT in the second verse of the song “Magnet,” rapping, “All that dick ridin’, still ain’t get no feature-ass b####/She just mad she got a n#### she be sharin’ bags with/My n#### cheat, but I don’t stick no d##### in his ass, b####/You look a hot mess, easily impressed-ass b####/You never gave looks, you started getting dressed-ass b####/Ricky O the only fashion house you know-ass b####/You should’ve asked me, would’ve took you to the show, lil’ b####.”

The tension between the two artists dates back to 2022, shortly after the release of “Tomorrow 2” and the unraveling of City Girls. The friction has simmered online and in interviews, but Cardi’s new album appears to pour gasoline on the fire.

Cardi also used the album rollout to address Joe Budden, who questioned whether she writes her own lyrics. In response, she posted a behind-the-scenes video from July 2024 showing her crafting the verse for “Magnet.” Alongside the clip, she tweeted, “Don’t give me backhanded 10’s cuz I’ll always be able to prove my s###.”

Cardi B didn’t stop with JT. On the track “Pretty & Petty,” she took aim at BIA, continuing a streak of lyrical call-outs that have become a hallmark of her latest project.

Industry insiders project Am I the Drama? to debut with approximately 95,000 to 105,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to early estimates from HITS Daily Double. That would mark one of the strongest opening weeks for a female rapper in 2025.

Stunna 4 Vegas Weeps Seeing New Bride Monaleo Walking Down Aisle

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Stunna 4 Vegas couldn’t hold back his emotions on as Monaleo made her way down the aisle during their wedding ceremony on Friday (September 19), wiping away tears in a moment captured on video and shared across social media. The ceremony was livestreamed for their fans on TikTok, allowing more than a million viewers to share their special day.

The North Carolina native, born Khalick Caldwell, stood at the altar visibly emotional as his bride approached in a pink gown.

“I have to be honest, I was getting ready to say, ‘I do,’ too,'” the officiant joked. “Moments later, when the best man handed Stunna the ring, he added, “Whew, somebody loves somebody in here.”

After saying “I do,” the couple lit a candle, jumped the broom, sealed it with a kiss and walked back down the aisle. An Instagram video shows Stunna using his hand to cover his face as he cried, overwhelmed by the moment. The caption read, “Not me tearing up watching @themonaleo walk down the aisle… this wedding is everything.”

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Monaleo commented on the wedding in a separate TikTok video, saying, “Alright, y’all, I just got married… Look at my husband.”

Stunna replied, “Check the suit. I went [with a] tail ‘cause I’m showing my ass today.” The newlyweds were also surprised with a special performance from Bun B, who delivered his and Pimp C’s verses from UGK’s “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You).” Other guests included familiar faces like Kaliii, Paul Wall, BunnaB and Johnny Dang.

The couple, who share a child together, have kept much of their relationship out of the spotlight. Monaleo gave birth to their son in May 2023. The pair announced their engagement shortly after becoming parents, though they’ve remained relatively private about the details.

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Their wedding, which appeared to be an intimate affair, drew praise online for its emotional sincerity. The clip of Stunna’s reaction quickly circulated, with many commenting on the rawness of the moment and the couple’s bond.

The ceremony marks a new chapter for both artists, who have each made their own waves in music business—Stunna through his collaborations with DaBaby and Monaleo through her breakout track “Beating Down Yo Block.”

50 Cent Lawsuit Over “Skill House” Gets Nasty – Producer Strikes Back

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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50 Cent is facing a major legal counterpunch in his ongoing dispute over the horror film Skill House, with new court filings claiming he never had a binding contract to begin with.

The legal battle stems from a 2022 deal in which Kavanaugh sought to bring 50 Cent on board as both an actor and producer for Skill House.

Fif is suing, claiming that producers used his name, image, and voice without his permission or payment. He says he never signed a contract to act in, produce, or promote the movie, though his name was listed as a star and co-producer.

The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition. Later, 50 Cent alleged the producers breached a settlement agreement, prompting further legal action.

According to a motion to dismiss filed by Ryan Kavanaugh and his companies, the rapper’s lawsuit hinges on agreements that are either nonexistent or too vague to be enforced.

Kavanaugh’s team argues that 50 Cent and his legal team are trying to walk away from obligations after benefiting from the project for years.

Negotiations included emails and draft terms outlining his responsibilities, including social media promotion and marketing approvals.

By August 2022, 50 Cent had already filmed his scenes, approved promotional materials, and posted about the movie to his massive online following.

Court documents say Fif waited nearly three years before raising objections or claiming misuse of his name and likeness.

The motion to dismiss focuses on two key claims. First, 50 Cent references a June 26, 2022, email as proof of an agreement. Second, 50 Cent’s argument that a May 12, 2025, “settlement agreement” should be enforced also falls short.

The documents lacked clear terms, were missing final signatures and included conditions for future agreements that never materialized. The defense says that makes it too ambiguous to be legally binding.

Kavanaugh’s team is asking the court to toss the claims “with prejudice,” which would block 50 Cent from re-filing them later.

Earlier this year, 50 Cent tried to block the film’s release with a preliminary injunction.

However, in July 2025, Judge Hernán D. Vera denied the request, noting that 50 Cent’s actions, including filming, promoting, and approving marketing, demonstrated that he had acted as if a deal was in place and the movie had been released.

The court has scheduled a hearing on the motion to dismiss for October 23, 2025.

Charlie Kirk Memorial: Armed Impostor Arrested At Arizona Stadium Ahead Of Service

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Charlie Kirk’s memorial preparations were disrupted Friday (September 19), when a man carrying a firearm and a knife was arrested inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, after allegedly posing as a law enforcement officer.

The suspect, identified by Arizona authorities as 42-year-old Joshua Runkles, was taken into custody before the venue’s security perimeter had been finalized for Sunday’s memorial event. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Runkles faces charges of impersonating a peace officer and bringing a weapon into a restricted area.

“The US Secret Service in coordination with local law enforcement in Glendale, Arizona, is investigating an individual who was observed exhibiting suspicious behavior at State Farm Stadium,” Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi told Fox News Digital. “The individual is not a member of authorized law enforcement working the event and is currently in custody.”

A source familiar with the situation told the New York Times that Runkles was in possession of at least one firearm, a knife and presented “inactive law enforcement credentials.”

Runkles was released around 10 a.m. Friday, Arizona police confirmed.

The arrest comes as federal and local agencies ramp up security for the Sunday memorial, which has been classified as a Level 1 Special Event by the Department of Homeland Security — the highest designation for security risk, typically reserved for events like the Super Bowl or presidential inaugurations.

Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 during a stop at Utah Valley University on his American Comeback tour. His death has sparked national conversations about political violence and free speech.

The service, titled “Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk,” is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. local time Sunday (September 21), with doors opening at 8 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue and will be subject to metal detector screenings and pat-downs. Prohibited items include alcohol, weapons, drones, fireworks and clothing deemed indecent.

The event, organized by Turning Point USA — the conservative organization Kirk co-founded in 2012 — is expected to draw thousands. The venue, home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, seats 63,400 and can expand to over 73,000.

Donald Trump, who reportedly requested the use of the stadium, is among the scheduled speakers. Others include Vice President JD Vance, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, White House advisor Stephen Miller and Sergio Gor.

Christian artists Chris Tomlin, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Kari Jobe Carnes and Cody Carnes are also slated to perform. Glendale Police Chief Chris Briggs said his department is deploying “every available resource” and receiving support from nearby jurisdictions. Tactical units and bomb squads will be on standby.

Kirk’s body was flown from Utah to Arizona aboard Air Force Two on Thursday, accompanied by JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. He will be buried in Phoenix, where he lived with Erika and their two children.

Following her husband’s death, Erika Kirk vowed to continue his mission. “You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” she said. “They should all know this: if you thought that my husband’s mission was powerful before you have no idea, you have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country

Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers & Tierra Whack Celebrate “HIM” Release With Hollywood Elite

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: News
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Hollywood’s elite turned out for a star-studded celebration marking the release of HIM, a gripping new psychological sports drama that’s already generating major buzz. The movie opens Friday nationally.

AllHipHop was at the invitation-only “After After” party took over LAVO Los Angeles, with a dazzling red carpet that welcomed cast members Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers and director Justin Tipping. Music maverick Tierra Whack delivered a special live performance. The night’s soundtrack was powered by international DJ Jae Murphy, keeping the energy electric well into the early hours.

Other celebrity guests included 2 Chainz, Affion Crockett, Anycia, Corey Calliett, Eric Bellinger, Donovan Carter, Dreezy, Lance Gross, NBA legend Paul Pierce, rising star 4Batz, and Ace Greene. The exclusive affair was presented by Peele’s MonkeyPaw, TAO Group, Casamigos and more.

The celebration capped off the release of HIM, a psychological sports drama that follows a promising young football player, played by Tyriq Withers. The ball player is invited to train under a legendary quarterback portrayed by Marlon Wayans. What begins as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity turns into a bone-chilling tale about the costs of fame, power and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

HIM has been hailed as one of the fall’s most daring new releases. Tierra Whack’s performance at the party underscored the film’s blend of culture, music, and raw storytelling.

Below, check out some of the images from the night as film, music and sports icons coalesce under one roof. HIM promises to create conversation about ambition and sacrifice, but the after party was a smorgasbord of levity and fun.

Photo Credit: Jerritt Clark 

Cardi B Breaks Down In Tears Over “Am I The Drama?” Album Release

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Cardi B got all up in her feelings during a livestream while talking about her new album, Am I The Drama? and she cried, real tears.

The Grammy winner got raw with her followers while celebrating the release and it hit different coming from someone who usually flexes confidence on 100.

“What I’m most grateful about is how good people are receiving my music. Like I have seen so many beautiful compliments and that means so much to me coming from you guys. I put a lot of work in this in this album and I’ve had like a lot of feelings doing this album,” Cardi B said with tears in her eyes.

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The album dropped Friday, and it’s already doing ridiculous numbers.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Cardi’s sophomore project went platinum in under 24 hours. No other female rapper’s second album has pulled that off this fast.

Am I The Drama? runs 23 tracks deep and is stacked with features from artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Janet Jackson, Lizzo and others.

“For you guys to be saying all these beautiful things about my album like it’s getting to the point there’s I don’t even know which which song I should do a music video to next because you guys have been receiving it so well,” Cardi B said.

The moment hit home for many people watching. Social media lit up with love, calling her moment “authentic” and “relatable.” It wasn’t just about the music; it was about the hustle.

“The numbers are doing amazing, but it’s expected for the numbers to do good because it’s such an anticipated album, but for people to say so many beautiful things about my art like that s### means a lot and I’m very, very thankful,” Cardi B added.

Cardi’s already plotting the “Little Miss Drama Tour” to follow the album’s success, with more than 30 arena stops locked in early next year – and she’s about to have Stefon Diggs’ baby.

Cardi B May Have Lil Uzi’s Wrath After JT Diss Goes Viral

By: illseed Updated Category: Exclusives
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Cardi B, JT and Lil Uzi Vert Are Caught In A Matrix Of Beef

Word on the street is Cardi B may have a major issue on the horizon now that AM I THE DRAMA? has splattered all over several rap queens. The Bronx superstar threw shade at City Girls’ JT on the track “Magnet.” And now the word on the street suggests Lil Uzi Vert, JT’s longtime partner, may be entering the arena. Picture that as an MMA fight of Jake Paul proportions.

READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE: Lil Uzi Allegedly Beat Crap Out Of Man In Broad Daylight Who Now Fears For His Life

A post on Instagram, the 1600 General seemed to warn Cardi she had “messed with the wrong one” and an online interaction suggested Uzi had the “green light” to respond. If I am correct, that was a fan that tagged Uzi. So, when Uzi liked the post with a heart emoji, it appeared to be a silent co-sign.

READ ALSO: Lil Uzi Sued Again After Entourage Allegedly Assaulted Man For Looking At Rolls-Royce

Now the speculation is running wild! As you know, homie is an eccentric one. Yes, that is an understatement of epic proportions. But imagine a beef that includes Lil Uzi Vert! He’s in plenty of trouble so it tracks. Fans of JT and Lil Uzi talk are now talking openly of “Operation Cardi B Career Collapse (OCCC),” but they should not hold their air. Cardi is already double platinum and on a tour of small, underserved communities that has her viral every second.

Still, fans frame it as the start of a new rap war. Cardi, JT and Uzi haven’t directly addressed the situation, but the songs and mini-smoke is out there. And where there’s smoke, Hip-Hop usually expects fire. JT and Uzi should do a song together and go back to back on the third verse. Free game!

People still want to know what is going on with Lil Uzi, because he was fried and fricasseed too. Cardi went hard!

Whether fizzles into nothing remains to be seen, but if I was them, I would be in the booth right now recording at least three songs for Cardi. But for now, the streets and internets are watching closely.

UNTIL THEY, I’M PLAYING THIS ALBUM!

6ix9ine Claims Multiple Rappers Had Sex With Bhad Bhabie When She Was Underage

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: News
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6ix9ine reignited his long-running feud with Trippie Redd during a VladTV interview by repeating serious accusations involving Bhad Bhabie and alleging that multiple rappers had sexual encounters with her while she was underage.

The “Gummo” artist took the conversation to another level after Vlad brought up a previous claim. “At this point you guys start going back-and-forth. You accuse him of having sex with Bhad Bhabie, who is a minor at the time,” Vlad said.

6ix9ine didn’t back down. Instead, he doubled down. “Look everybody f#####… Listen, apart from Trippie Redd — ‘there you go telling the truth again, there you go snitching’ — All these rappers f##### Bhad Bhabie while she was underage,” he said.

He continued by accusing the Hip-Hop industry of turning a blind eye. “But you know what, no, we like them, they can f### kids. They can f### kids, just don’t say nothing,” he added, claiming he’s the only one willing to speak out.

The rapper also pointed to a photo he previously posted online that showed Trippie Redd lying next to Bhad Bhabie, suggesting it supported his allegations. “Didn’t I upload the picture of him laying on her chest, underage? Want me to show it to you? I’m walking it down, that’s what I do,” he said. He added that people often accuse him of “snitching” when he brings up the issue.

The feud between 6ix9ine and Trippie Redd has been ongoing for years, frequently spilling onto social media and into interviews. This latest interview adds more fuel to their public animosity.

Bhad Bhabie, born Danielle Bregoli, has previously acknowledged receiving inappropriate attention as a minor, but she hasn’t confirmed any of 6ix9ine’s specific claims. His allegations remain unverified.

Meanwhile, Bhad Bhabie’s relationship with on and off boyfriend LeVaughn has been highly publicized and turbulent. Beginning in July 2020 after they met through mutual friends, their connection quickly became serious, with public displays like matching tribute tattoos in 2023 and the birth of their daughter, Kali Love, in March 2024.

Despite presenting a united front on social media, Bhad Bhabie increasingly used her platforms to share evidence of alleged abuse, including photos, videos and security footage showing LeVaughn physically assaulting her. She claimed to have endured abuse “at least 500 times” during their three-year relationship, with incidents escalating after her pregnancy, miscarriage and the birth of their child.

Recent viral altercations—such as Bhad Bhabie clinging to a car hood during an argument—intensified public scrutiny, leading her to announce in September that she was ending the relationship for good and would no longer tolerate what she described as toxic and abusive behavior. Throughout this saga, LeVaughn has denied some accusations and publicly disparaged her, while Bhad Bhabie insists that exposing his actions is a step toward accountability and her own healing.

Kehlani Slams Music Industry Over Multi-Million Dollar AI Record Deal

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Kehlani called out the music industry’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence after a digital R&B act reportedly landed a multi-million dollar record deal and charted a Top 5 album without ever stepping into a studio.

The Grammy-nominated singer didn’t hold back in a TikTok video posted this week, reacting to news that AI-generated artist Xania Monet—created by Mississippi songwriter Telisha “Nikki” Jones—secured a lucrative contract with Neil Jacobson and his label Hallwood Media.

“There is an AI R&B artist who just signed a multi-million-dollar deal, and has a Top 5 R&B album, and the person is doing none of the work,” Kehlani said.

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Jones, who writes the lyrics, uses the AI platform Suno to generate the vocals and music for Xania Monet. The project has already pulled in millions of streams, according to Billboard.

Kehlani, 30, warned that AI’s growing role in music creation threatens the livelihood of working musicians. “AI can also make the entire f###### song. It can sing the entire song. It can make the entire beat,” she said.

Her harshest words were aimed at the industry’s willingness to replace human labor with machine-generated content.

“This is so beyond out of our control. Nothing and no one on Earth will ever be able to justify AI to me. Especially not f###### AI in the creative arts, in which people have worked hard for, trained for, slept on the floor for, f###### got injuries for, worked their entire lives for. I’m sorry, I don’t respect it.”

@kehlani all yall in the comments saying God annointed her.. baby that is a computer!!! 😭😭😭😭😭 #AI ♬ original sound – Kehlani

The U.S. Copyright Office weighed in earlier this year, clarifying that while AI can be used as a tool to assist human creativity, works where “expressive elements are determined by a machine” are not eligible for copyright protection.

Marlon Wayans Defends Free Speech After Jimmy Kimmel Show Suspension

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Marlon Wayans used the red carpet spotlight for his new horror film “Him” to speak out against what he sees as a blow to free expression after ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air following the host’s controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.

“This is America,” Wayans told Access Hollywood. “You know what we’re seeing is not something that me myself as a Black man has seen before. You know, um I just think it’s a shame, and I think every last single American loses because of this.”

The network’s decision came after Jimmy Kimmel delivered a pointed monologue Monday night, criticizing political reactions to Kirk’s September 10 shooting death at Utah Valley University.

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr called Kimmel’s comments “the sickest conduct possible” and demanded an apology. Hours later, Nexstar Media Group announced it would pull the show “for the foreseeable future.”

In his segment, Kimmel took aim at the “Maga gang” for politicizing the tragedy and mocked Donald Trump’s reaction, saying, “This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he calls a friend. This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.”

Wayans, 52, said the suspension sets a troubling tone for artistic voices.

“But there is no it’s not an ending,” he said. “Guys and artists and voices like Jimmy Kimmel. Um, we have to be courageous and it’s a new beginning. You can’t stop the dunk. You just you just made me create a new lane. That’s all.”

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed while speaking at the university. Prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and are seeking the death penalty. The incident has sparked national debate over political rhetoric and media accountability.

Wayans, best known for comedies like “White Chicks” and “Scary Movie,” was in Los Angeles to promote “Him,” a psychological thriller produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions.

In the film, Wayans plays a high school football coach grappling with a sinister presence.

“I love always love uh dark characters with sense of humor,” Wayans said. “Like I grew up on Freddy Krueger. I would love to reboot Freddy Krueger.”

The Kimmel controversy has drawn strong reactions across Hollywood. Ben Stiller called the suspension “not right,” while “Hacks” actress Jean Smart posted on Instagram that she was “horrified at the cancellation,” adding, “What Jimmy said was free speech, not hate speech.”

The Writers Guild of America condemned the move as an infringement on constitutional rights, and House Democrats accused Carr of “corrupt abuse of power,” calling for his resignation.

Former President Donald Trump applauded the suspension during a state visit to the United Kingdom, claiming Kimmel “is not a talented person” and was “fired because he had bad ratings.”

While Kimmel has not issued a public statement, a source told CNBC the host has not been terminated and discussions about his return are ongoing.

The shake-up comes as late-night television undergoes major changes. CBS recently announced it would end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next year, citing financial reasons.