Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared markedly diminished Wednesday (December 18) in a Manhattan federal courtroom, where the 54-year-old Hip-Hop icon, now facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, presented a stark contrast to his once-dominant image in the entertainment world.
Donning a plain khaki inmate jumpsuit, Diddy looked thinner and visibly aged, a reflection of his time spent in detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center, where he has been held since September.
“He appeared very noticeably thinner, and maybe being locked up in detention is starting to wear on him. He appeared grayer a little bit as well,” Millner said.
It was a striking image of the man who once epitomized the glamor and affluence of Hip-Hop’s golden age.
Prosecutors allege that Diddy orchestrated a criminal operation leveraging his wealth and power, accusations that could result in life behind bars if convicted.
The case, which looms over his once-celebrated empire, is slated for trial in May 2025.
His defense has vehemently argued that any interactions at the center of the charges were consensual, a claim they are expected to champion with rigor in court.
Diddy’s demeanor appeared subdued as he conferred with his legal team ahead of the hearing. However, the solemn atmosphere briefly lifted when his sons, Justin and Christian, entered the courtroom.
Turning to face them, Diddy smiled, waved, and gave what Millner described as a moment of genuine familial warmth.
“He looked back immediately. He smiled, he beamed up, and he waved,” she recounted.
His current state represents a dramatic fall from a life that once showcased opulence and ambition.
Just weeks prior to his detention, footage captured Diddy playing hacky sack in Central Park, but his time in custody seems to show the visible toll his legal mess has taken on his physical well-being.
21 Savage is causing quite a stir after ranking the best Atlanta rappers during a recent interview.
The London-born Atlanta-raised artist recently appeared on the “DeepCut with VicBlends” podcast. During the conversation the host asked him to rank the best rappers in Atlanta. He gave him a list of five to choose from: Young Thug, Lil Baby, JID and Future.
21 Savage began by crowning himself the top Atlanta rapper. He went on to rank his “Surround Sound” collaborator JID in the second spot while frequent collaborator Young Thug placed at No. 3. He finished off the list with Lil Baby at No. 4 with Future snatching the final spot.
21 Savage added a disclaimer after completing the list, stating, “If it’s off song-making, Pluto would be No. 1.”
21 Savage when asked to rank these Atlanta rappers based on lyrics 👀
However, his list sparked controversy online, with many challenging 21 Savage’s rankings—particularly his decision to name himself the best rapper from Atlanta.
“I don’t think there is a better rapper than Future in atlanta as this point,” one person said. “wtf bro tripping.”
Users also took exception to Dreamville Record’s JID placement at No. 2.
“21 savage hasn’t lyrically rapped anything better than JID in his life,” one wrote. Let’s start there.” Another person chimed in with, “I’m listening to JID’s verse on “Fuel” at the moment and 21 Savage is out his black ass mind if he thinks he is lyrically better than JID.”
Although his placement atop the Atlanta rapper’s list was disputed, 21 Savage’s No.1 album is undeniable. He debuted in the top spot on the Billboard 200 with american dream.
The star-studded 15-track project features the likes of Young Thug, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Doja Cat, Metro Boomin, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, and many more.
Tony Buzbee is mounting a counterattack against JAY-Z’s legal motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a woman identified as “Jane Doe” and to sanction Buzbee for representing her in court.
In heated court filings submitted on Friday (December 20), the controversial attorney accused the Hip-Hop mogul and his legal team of deploying intimidation tactics to derail the case.
Buzbee argued that the motion to dismiss, filed by JAY-Z’s lawyers under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, is legally unfounded and designed to scare off other potential plaintiffs.
“Defendant Carter’s threat of an ‘immediate’ sanctions motion on the first whisper of factual uncertainty is just one more instance of bullying, intended to have a chilling effect on Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s counsel, and any potential plaintiffs watching these proceedings,” Buzbee wrote in the filing, referencing JAY-Z by his legal name, Shawn Carter.
The lawsuit at the center of the dispute accuses Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting Jane Doe when she was 13 years old during an afterparty for the VMA’s in 2000.
Both men have denied the allegations, and JAY-Z has filed a countersuit to dismiss the claims, alleging misconduct by Buzbee and pushing for sanctions over allegedly baseless accusations.
Carter’s legal team has also sought to expedite sanctions, which Buzbee blasted as a blatant overreach.
Rule 11 typically allows attorneys 21 days to amend or withdraw filings before sanctions can be pursued. However, JAY-Z’s lawyers bypassed this timeline, calling on the court to hurry the process.
He accused JAY-Z’s camp of attempting to manipulate legal standards for personal advantage.
Central to the legal wrangling is a series of inconsistencies in Jane Doe’s testimony, which JAY-Z’s team has highlighted as grounds for dismissal.
In an interview with NBC News, Doe’s timeline allegedly conflicted with her lawsuit.
While she initially claimed to have been driven to a party by a limo driver around 9:30 to 10 p.m., she later altered her story, suggesting that the driver took other passengers to the event first before picking her up.
Furthermore, JAY-Z’s attorneys argue that no home matching the description provided in the lawsuit—a large white property with a U-shaped driveway—exists within a 20-minute radius of Radio City Music Hall, where the alleged incident began.
Jane Doe’s father also reportedly contradicted her claims that he picked her up the night in question, stating that their family lived five hours from New York City and that he would have remembered any emergency trip to retrieve her.
These inconsistencies form the crux of JAY-Z’s push to dismiss the case and impose penalties on Buzbee for filing what the defense claims is an extortionate and baseless lawsuit.
But Buzbee is unmoved, dismissing the counterarguments as attempts to discredit victims of sexual assault by unfairly holding them to impossible standards of recollection.
“New York courts have expressly acknowledged that plaintiffs in this type of case cannot be expected to have exacting recall and command of all relevant facts,” Buzbee said, citing legal precedent to bolster his stance.
In one of his more explosive allegations, Buzbee accused JAY-Z’s associates of engaging in potentially illegal acts to stymie the case, including bribing clients, impersonating public officials, and threatening witnesses.
He also framed JAY-Z’s legal maneuvers as part of a larger pattern of behavior, calling it “aggressive advocacy crossing into bad faith” and arguing that Carter’s wealth and status do not entitle him to special treatment under the law.
“Like Mr. Combs, Mr. Carter is rich, famous, and powerful. Mr. Carter will exert all the pressure he can to intimidate and harass Plaintiff, me, or anyone else”.
Cardi B is offering to pay BIA a seven-figure sum if she can prove the NYC rapper cheated on her estranged husband, Offset.
BIA previously accused Cardi of infidelity on her diss track “SUE MEEE?” rapping, “Put it on your hubby since you like lying on your vows.”
The cover art features a screenshot of Offset accusing Cardi B of cheating on him.
While both the former married couple denied the rumors at the time, the “Jealousy” hitmaker still has something to say about it. Cardi B responded to a social media user who claimed, “bia spilled all that girls tea” while sharing the track.
“That b#### ain’t spill,” she replied. “I’ll pay her a million dollars in cash to provide receipts of me talking to any n#### before this situation !!!”
However, it appears BIA isn’t going to take Cardi B up on her offer any time soon. “Boooo. beneath me. Next,” she tweeted, seemingly in response to Cardi’s offer.
Cardi B previously threatened BIA with a lawsuit for spreading cheating rumors, accusing her of taking their issues “beyond rap” and trying to break up her family.
“I’m a sue you and you got to come with receipts. And not social media receipts, court receipts,” she said in June. “I will get every little f###### red penny that you ever f###### make b####. Every money that you make off your publishing. So find something safe to do.”
The infidelity rumors arose amid Cardi B and Offset’s recent explosive social media spat. The pair have been going off at each other online following their recent divorce.
Spotify has formally responded to Drake’s claim that it inflated streaming numbers to benefit Kendrick Lamar’s monster diss track “Not Like Us.”
According to court docs filed in New York Supreme Court on Friday (December 20), the streaming giant refuted Drake’s allegations that it used bots to log 30,000 streams of the chart-topping single around its initial release. Furthermore, Spotify firmly denied it accepted undisclosed payments and biased recommendations in an effort to boost Lamar’s track.
“Contrary to the allegations in the Petition,” the filing reads, “UMG and Spotify have never had any arrangement in which UMG ‘charged Spotify licensing rates 30 percent lower than its usual licensing rates for ‘Not Like Us’ in exchange for Spotify affirmatively recommending [‘Not Like Us’].”
Spotify employee David Kaefer added that Spotify “invests heavily in automated and manual reviews to prevent, detect and mitigate the impact of artificial streaming on our platform.” He continued, “When we identify attempted stream manipulation, we take action that may include removing streaming numbers, withholding royalties and charging penalty fees. Confirmed and suspected artificial streams are also removed from our chart calculations. This helps us to protect royalty payouts for honest, hardworking artists.”
Spotify also slammed Drake’s legal route in the case, calling it a “subversion of the normal judicial process.” As the filing states, “What petitioner is seeking to do here is to bypass the normal pleading requirements … and obtain by way of pre-action discovery that which it would only be entitled to seek were it to survive a motion to dismiss.”
It’s important to note Drake is suing his own label, Universal Music Group, the parent company of Republic Records. In November, UMG issued a statement after Drake filed a second “pre-action” petition.
“The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue,” it read. “We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns. No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear.”
Spotify assured the court there was no “economic incentive” to pull such a scheme. Drake’s legal team has yet to respond.
“The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue,” the rep said. “We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns. No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear.”
“Not Like Us” proved to be the proverbial nail in the coffin in the Drake versus Kendrick Lamar feud. The track is nominated in multiple cateogries at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Song, Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
Rihanna brought a fresh twist to a fast-food staple on Thursday, sharing her take on a trending “high-low” food pairing—chicken nuggets topped with caviar.
The Grammy-winning artist posted an Instagram video where she sampled the unconventional combination alongside her longtime friend, Jennifer Rosales.
The duo humorously dubbed the snack a playful nod to suburban parenting, calling it a “soccer mom snack.”
“You’re making snacks for the kids. You’re making snacks for yourself,” Rosales said in the video. “We’re a lil extra.”
Rihanna added her own spin on the food pairing, quipping that “your broke friend” brings the nuggets while “your rich friend” supplies the caviar.
Their lighthearted banter continued as Rosales joked, “Can I have some of your caviar, b**ch?”
The pop star then tried the luxury-meets-casual dish, topping a chicken nugget with a generous portion of caviar. To her surprise, the flavors worked.
“I don’t like how much I like this,” she confessed with a laugh. “I thought this was some bulls**t.”
Gesturing to the nuggets, Rihanna added, “I hate when I like my kids’ food because I just be stealing this s**t… I’m actually really nervous for what my near future looks like. This is giving high-low brow.”
Rihanna, 36, shares two sons—RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 16 months—with her partner, Hip-Hop artist A$AP Rocky.
Posting the clip with a cheeky caption that read, “In the spirit of Christmas, this one is for all the ‘snoccer moms (sic),'” the video quickly went viral, amassing over 600,000 likes.
Social media users praised the interaction, with many expressing curiosity about trying the unusual pairing themselves.
Comments ranged from “This is so wholesome” to “Now everyone is gonna try this nugget caviar combo.”
Simone Joy Jones, who sings as S!MONE, is a multi-talented artist whose star continues to rise. It was apparent, From the moment she walked into WonWorld Studios, that her light is brighter too. Best known for her standout role on the hit series “Bel-Air,” Simone is also making waves in the music world with her deeply soulful sound and personal storytelling.
In this exclusive interview with AHH’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Simone opens up about her creative evolution, balancing dual careers, and the inspirations behind her latest project, Magnet. Simone’s journey is a testament to passion, growth, and the pursuit of artistry, from her early days in musical theater to her dream collaborations.
Read more from one of the industry’s brightest young talents in this edited Q&A interview. To truly witness S!MONE, watch the full interview on AllHipHopTV or our YouTube below.
AllHipHop: It’s great to meet you, Simone. You’ve been killing it on screen, but your music is really jumping off right now. Tell us a bit about your musical journey.
S!MONE: Thank you! Music has always been part of my life. I grew up in a musical theater world, and that storytelling element is a common thread in my music, acting, and even directing. My inspirations come from legends like Prince, Michael Jackson, and Anita Baker—an ’80s baby thanks to my parents! Singing feels natural, something I’ve always done. My mom sang in the choir, and I followed suit. It’s been a journey of growth, from my earlier EPs to my current project.
AllHipHop: Speaking of growth, how has your artistry progressed over time?
S!MONE: I’m proud of the journey. I’m someone who loves improvement and showing up as I am. Listening to my earlier work, I can appreciate who I was then while recognizing how much I’ve learned since. My latest project feels like another leap forward, and I’m excited to keep evolving.
AllHipHop: As an actor and musician, how do you balance vulnerability in your work with public critique?
S!MONE: Music feels more personal than acting because it’s my stories, my taste, and my decisions. If someone doesn’t like it, it feels like they don’t like me. But I’ve learned to embrace that. Not everyone will connect with my work, and that’s okay. I value feedback from people whose opinions I respect, but ultimately, I stand by every note and lyric.
S!MONE aka Simone Joy Jonesat WonWorld Studios
AllHipHop: Do you write your own songs?
S!MONE: Yes, I wrote everything on this project with help from some incredible collaborators. Writing is cathartic but also vulnerable—sometimes I think, “Did I really just put that out there?” But it’s rewarding when listeners connect with those honest moments.
AllHipHop: Your album “Magnets” has such a range of styles. Do you have a favorite track?
S!MONE: It’s hard to pick a favorite because each song holds a unique memory. Right now, I’m loving “Circles” for its storytelling and structure. It’s about someone talking in circles—a true story—and the writing process felt very natural.
AllHipHop: You’re also a talented actor. What has your experience on “Bel-Air” been like?
S!MONE: “Bel-Air” has felt like a four-year college experience. It’s been incredible for personal growth, communication, and learning to advocate for myself. The cast is like family—they’ve been supportive, coming to my shows, and even taking me on tour. It’s a blessing to grow alongside them.
AllHipHop: Do you think about legacy when creating music or acting?
S!MONE: Absolutely. Being part of legacy projects like “Bel-Air” and “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” has made me think about the longevity of my work. I’m inspired by artists like Whitney Houston, whose songs live on forever. While I focus on the present, I aim to create work that stands the test of time.
AllHipHop: You’ve mentioned some incredible artists. Who are your dream collaborators?
S!MONE: I’d love to work with Willow Smith. She’s so versatile and fearless in her artistry. Her mix of punk rock and jazz influences is inspiring. I’m also a big fan of Kendrick Lamar and SZA—their honesty and innovation are unmatched.
AllHipHop: You’re clearly multi-talented. Any other hidden skills?
S!MONE: I teach yoga, shadow directors, and even flew a plane recently! I’ve also been dancing since I was 12. Learning and exploring new skills keeps me energized.
AllHipHop: Final thoughts for your fans?
S!MONE: Thank you for listening and supporting me. Magnets is about attracting the right people and opportunities—it’s me showing who I am.
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who were released from federal prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. This included Terry Flenory, also known as BMF co-founder Southwest T.
This sweeping, historic move marks the largest single-day clemency action in modern U.S. history, surpassing the record set by President Barack Obama in 2017. Flenory’s history as the co-founder of the notorious Black Mafia Family (BMF) is deeply intertwined with Hip-Hop.
Flenory was serving a 30-year sentence for his role as drug trafficking mogul when he was released to home confinement in May 2020. He was exposed to health risks posed by the pandemic.
Biden’s commutation formally reduces his sentence, giving Flenory a second chance at life. He’ll no longer be restricted by the criminal justice system.
Terry Flenory and his older brother, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, founded the Black Mafia Family in Detroit during the late 1980s. Their illicit drug operation quickly grew into a nationwide drug empire. At its height, the BMF was reportedly responsible for moving millions of dollars annually in drug money.
Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Pacman Jones, Roccett and others in Hip-Hop were associated or members of BMF. BMF affiliates had a luxurious lifestyle, complete with exotic cars, diamond-studded jewelry, and designer wardrobes. They made history.
Flenory’s original 30-year sentence was handed down in 2008 after pleading guilty to drug trafficking, money laundering, and other charges. He was then scheduled for release in 2038. His situation changed in 2020 when he was placed under home confinement due to the pandemic.
Biden’s clemency action not only commuted the sentences of individuals like Flenory but also granted full pardons to 39 people convicted of nonviolent offenses. This move underscores the president’s commitment to addressing systemic issues in sentencing and incarceration.
While Flenory’s release is being celebrated by some, but also criticized by others. Nevertheless, President Biden’s unprecedented clemency action is generally being hailed as a transformative moment, addressing the realities of mass incarceration.
The rate of incarceration in the United States significantly exceeds that of other first-world nations. Here’s a breakdown based on recent statistics (as of 2023). The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate among first-world countries, with over 2 million people in prisons and jails.
The United States’ high incarceration rate can be attributed to several key factors that distinguish its criminal justice system from those of other developed nations.
Lengthy sentences, particularly for nonviolent and drug-related offenses, contribute significantly to the disparity. Mandatory minimum sentencing laws exacerbate the issue by enforcing rigid penalties, regardless of individual circumstances. The existence of privatized prisons further incentivizes high incarceration levels, as these facilities profit from maintaining a steady prison population.
Systemic racial disparities also play a major role, with African American and Latino communities disproportionately represented in prisons due to inequities in policing, prosecution, and sentencing.
Finally, unlike many countries that focus on rehabilitation and reintegration, the U.S. has historically emphasized punishment, leading to a system that prioritizes incarceration over reform.
Issa Rae took on the role of Doechii’s inner voice during a performance of “DENIAL IS A RIVER” for Genius.
The Florida native is on a run of recent unique, creative performances and her appearance on the Genius Open Mic stage was no exception.
Issa Rae opens up by asking Doechii what she’s been up to since they last spoke. Doechii then seamlessly launches into the song, which sees her reflect on an ex-boyfriend who cheated on her with a man.
Later during the performance, Rae delivers an Insecure-style monologue.
“I just feel like this is the perfect opportunity for us to just take a second and kind of unpack what’s happened to you,” she says. “You know, this guy cheated on you and…”
Doechii, Issa Rae – DENIAL IS A RIVER
Her Issa Rae collab follows viral performances of her Grammy-nominated mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show and NPR’s Tiny Desk.
Earlier this week, the Grammy Museum held a special spotlight event for The Swamp Princess to celebrate her mixtape. The project is up for three awards, including Best Rap Album, the first time a female artist has received the nod for a mixtape.
Killer Mike joined Doechii at the event, branding her “the leader in rap right now.”
“You’re not a rapper aspiring to be, you’ve been an artist,” he declared. “You choose rap to tell a story but visually, [the cover of Alligator Bites Never Heal] is striking.”
Killer Mike added, “It is absolutely a testimony to me that the south has produced an artist like you.”
"Killer Mike crowns Doechii as 'the leader in rap right now' at the Grammy Museum spotlight event for Alligator Bites Never Heal. The mixtape is nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammys. The south keeps winning! 🐊🔥 pic.twitter.com/HetPyRcZh7
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar recently crowned Doechii “the hardest out,” and Beyoncé named her as one of her current faves.
After such a stellar year, Doechii is gearing up to deliver her official debut studio album in 2025.
“All I can think about is this album,” she told Variety earlier this month. “So I’m just looking forward to making more hits, making more music and achieving more of my goals. That’s it.”
Lil Baby is clearing the air on his relationship with Gunna, shutting down the possibility of a potential reunion.
The “BAND4BAND” hitmaker distanced himself from Gunna when the YSL rapper took an Alford plea in the RICO case. Baby didn’t hold back when addressing his former friend and frequent collaborators during a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God on his Out Of Context series.
“We don’t got no relationship,” Lil Baby stated when asked about ties to Gunna before addressing critics claiming he can’t make hits alone.
“The internet will say anything,” he said. “Do you know how many hits I got? So, that don’t even make sense.”
He also turned down a potential collab, stating, “I don’t see that happening,” even if it came at the behest of Young Thug.
However, his comments divided fans, sparking a range of reactions online. One quoted him talking about his commercial success, adding, “you was cool with gunna and he prolly gave you some of that hit bro haven’t had a hit since gunna left him.”
Another argued Gunna is producing the best music of his career while Lil Baby is delivering his worst.
Lil Baby also had his defenders. “There isn’t 3 artists in this generation who got a better rap album than My Turn,” wrote one.
“lil baby is way tougher than gunna,” a different fan declared. “i seen all i needed to see.”
Meanwhile, elsewhere during the interview, Lil Baby denied dissing Gunna on his 2023 song “350,” again blaming fans online for jumping to conclusions.
“I talk about rats in every song I had since I started rappin’.” he insisted. “They just be creating a narrative and I don’t even be talkin’ about a n####. It’s whoever’s a rat.”
Bow Wow has some advice for 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter about his relationship with fiancée Leanna Lenee.
The Colorado Buffaloes star’s fiancée has been catching heat on social media from people unimpressed by her reaction to Hunter being named this year’s top college football player last weekend at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City.
Since then, Lenee has been accused of leaving a flirtatious comment on NBA star Anthony Edwards’ Instagram page. The post gained traction online, catching the attention of Bow Wow.
While the rapper and actor said he doesn’t usually interfere in “other people’s business,” he couldn’t hold back.
“I was once young, about to make a lot of money, and I know how this s### go,” he began. “I don’t want you feeling as though everybody’s jumping down your back or cats is hating. That’s that young n#### mentality. I want you to look at this like n##### care about you.”
Bow Wow Reacts To Travis Hunter’s Fiancée Alleged Flirting With Anthony Edwards
Bow Wow then warned Travis Hunter to “wake up,” questioning his decision to propose to Lenee. He also mentioned Lenee’s reaction to Edwards’ post.
“There’s no reason why she’s commenting on another n####’s page. A NBA n####. With heart eyes and the m############ money tongue out,” Bow Wow added. “That’s your fiancée. Wake up, young brother. Fiancées don’t move like that.”
He added, “It’s like you so caught up in being in love with this m###########. I don’t think this woman even loves you like that. You gotta watch the signs.”
However, it appears Bow Wow was duped. The screenshot was fake, shared by the social media account @TheNBACentel. The page is a parody account infamous for trolling players.
“BOW WOW GOT CENTEL’D,” TheNBACentel wrote in reaction to the video.
Nonetheless, Bow Wow was oblivious to the prank, urging Travis Hunter to “snatch that ring back.”
He added, “Bro, you in the media more for the broad than you is for winning the Heisman…Wake up.”
50 Cent has upset a local senator concerned the entertainment mogul is taking over the city of Shreveport.
Shreveport, Louisiana, is home to the entertainment mogul’s G-Unit Studios Film and Television Studios. He also held the hugely successful Humor & Harmony Festival in the city’s Red River District this summer.
In addition to purchasing commercial assets, 50 Cent has plans to regenerate the city and implement housing and youth programs.
However, State Senator Sam Jenkin believes the city should “pump the brakes a little bit.” During an interview with Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, Jenkin said, “Let’s try to see what else is out there.”
Nonetheless, 50 Cent isn’t slowing down and recently bought up even more assets in Shreveport.
“Sam Jenkins must not want things to turn around in Shreveport,” he wrote on Instagram. “Who would not do a deal to wait for a imaginary deal to come? Or maybe he just lacks faith in me, what you think ?”
50 Cent also referenced Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., saying he found the people in Shreveport “very peculiar!”
Dr. King mentioned the city during his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington in 1963 as one of the Southern cities where Black Americans faced segregation and systemic racism.
Apparently, Michael Jackson’s biggest opp was none other than 2Pac.
In a recent interview for “The Untold,” a content series uncovering behind-the-scenes stories from the industry, comedian Tommy Too Smooth recounted an alleged altercation between the two legendary figures. The drama reportedly unfolded during a time when 2Pac was dating Kidada Jones, the daughter of late music legend Quincy Jones.
According to Tommy, the incident occurred when the couple attended an event where Michael Jackson was also present. The King of Pop, known for his close friendship with Quincy and his children, was reportedly disturbed by 2Pac’s treatment of Kidada that evening.
“2Pac comes out to party, disrespecting Kidada, like, ‘B#tch, shut up. Come the f#ck on. Shut the f#ck up and get in the car,'” Tommy Too Smooth recalled. “Mike stepped to him. ‘Yo, you can’t talk to her like that.'”
The situation quickly escalated when 2Pac reportedly dismissed Jackson’s intervention.
“He was like, ‘Mike, mind your f#cking business,'” he continued. “Mike was like, ‘F#ck no. That’s like my niece. You ain’t gonna just talk to her like that.'”
What followed, according to the comedian, was a substantial physical altercation between the two icons. But the outcome of the rumored bout is nearly as shocking as the story all together.
“Michael Jackson and f#cking Tupac start rumbling,” he said. “Michael Jackson beat his a#s. They said 2Pac loved to fight, but he can’t fight.”
Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time the pair were rumored to have come to blows. Earlier this year, Los Angeles rap veteran Boo Kapone spoke about Jackson’s apparent gang affiliations in a live stream with the Figgmunity podcast.
Kapone alleged Jackson was an East Coast Crip and reportedly took fades with a number of artists, including 2Pac, during his time banging on the West Coast. During the lengthy stream, Kapone claimed that Jackson and 2Pac were involved in a squabble that he described as an unfair matchup from the start because the “Man In The Mirror” vocalist was 6’2″.
“Pac swing, Mike duck it, Mike give him a left, then Pac Karate kicked,” Kapone said recalling the fight. “Mike blocked the kick and they go to the ground squabbling. We come break it up, Mike got grass in his perm and Pac got [points to his head].”
He continued, “They shake hands and hugged squashed it, they say Mike beat him up but I say Pac swung first and Mike 6’2 he Joe Jackson son from Gary Indiana.”
JAY-Z took aim at high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee on Thursday (December 19) as their escalating legal feud took yet another sharp turn.
Buzbee, facing serious accusations from a woman identified only as “Jane Doe,” is now being called out by the rap mogul over claims tying Buzbee’s troubles to Roc Nation.
The attorney is embroiled in a lawsuit launched by Doe, who alleges Buzbee knowingly infected her with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during their romantic relationship, which began in 2018.
According to the lawsuit, Doe claims Buzbee concealed his condition before initiating sexual contact during a trip to his hometown of Houston.
After experiencing symptoms, she says she confronted Buzbee, who allegedly apologized and asked her to keep the matter private, promising free legal assistance in exchange.
On top of the STI allegations, Jane Doe accuses Buzbee of engaging in abusive behavior, including an incident in New York where he allegedly injured her using a champagne flute.
JAY-Z pounced on Buzbee in a statement posted on Roc Nation’s Instagram account.
“Mr. 1800 said today that Roc Nation is criminally responsible for his legal woes with ex-clients/ex-lover who is accusing him of transmitting venereal diseases, assaulting, falsifying documents, and stealing client monies. No and no,” JAY-Z said. “God is behind that sunlight you keep referencing. We are not the source of every sunlight that you get but ROC sunshine is coming your way Mr. 1800. Shameful,” the post read.
Buzbee has denied all of Doe’s claims, calling them baseless and defamatory.
Buzbee notably represents a claimant who included JAY-Z in an amended lawsuit alleging sexual assault at a party in 2000, alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs.
JAY-Z has vehemently denied the claim, describing it as both false and harmful, asserting the accusations are an attempt at extortion.
Buzbee has insisted that his legal warfare against JAY-Z and Combs is grounded in truth and justice, alleging there is a coordinated effort to smear his reputation with conspiracy theories.
“The smear campaign continues. Today I was sued yet again by a lawyer affiliated with the same lawyers I face in the Diddy litigation. The conspiracy to discredit me and intimidate me from pursing claims in the Diddy litigation has at this point, become criminal,” Tony Buzbee said.
“This latest case, like the others, is frivolous, laughable and ridiculous and will be dismissed like the others. It now seems that every other day there is another false claim filed, all of which are being ginned up by individuals working on behalf of or in concert with those ROC Nation and Diddy interests. This latest one is provably false with literally no factual basis or merit whatsoever. Prior to filing it the lawyer demanded $20 million from me, claiming that if I didn’t pay he would trash my reputation,” Tony Buzbee claimed.
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Claressa Shields has revealed that her desire to put her paws on Remy Ma has absolutely nothing to do with her rumored romance with Papoose.
In a teaser clip of the world champion boxer’s upcoming interview with Jemele Hill, Shields addressed her true grievances with Remy Ma amid their recent back-and-forth on Instagram. The topic came up when she and Hill began discussing her viral $100,000 challenge to any woman who could beat her in a fight. In response, Shields confirmed that no one had stepped forward, but quickly revealed she would engage in a fight with Remy Ma for a fraction of the price he challenge advertised.
However, Shields explained to Hill that her eagerness to fight the New York rap veteran doesn’t directly stem from their shared interests in Papoose, but rather from a very specific grievance with how Remy Ma breached her privacy.
“At this point the girl leaked my number,” Shields revealed. “So at this point you can give me a dollar and I’ll put my hand over her.”
As Shields continued, she made it a point to emphasize that her issue with Remy Ma was strictly professional.
“It don’t have nothing to do with whatever else,” she said. “It’s just that part alone. That part there is where it’s like I’m a businesswoman. Don’t leak my number.”
The champ then expressed her disbelief over the act.
“Why would you do that?” she asked rhetorically, adding, “I mean, drama sells. I’m not in that beef. My smoke with her is posting my number.”
Shields concluded by dismissing rumors that her anger was fueled by personal drama over alleged romantic entanglements involving Papoose.
“So people like, ‘Oh, she wants to fight her over a dude, whatever,’ Stop it,” she said, adding, “Stop it. That is so beneath me.”
Shields, who also threw several social media jabs at Remy Ma before challenging her to step into the ring during their spat earlier this month, has faced some scrutiny from celebs over her willingness to face-off with the “All The Way Up” rapper in an actual bout. Infamous social media troll 50 Cent warned Shields to steer clear of Remy Ma, who spent six years behind bars following a 2007 shooting involving a former friend.
“What ever you do don’t fight her,” 50 Cent captioned his post. “She will get the blick champ!”
Check out the interview in the video above and see a portion of the back-and-forth Shields and Remy Ma were recently involved in in the post below.
Snoop Dogg revealed that he and Dr. Dre were briefly at odds over his decision to purchase Death Row Records. During a recent interview with AP News, Snoop Dogg opened up about Dr. Dre’s initial reaction. For those who may need a reminder on how it all went down, Snoop acquired the label from MNRK Music Group, which was formerly known as eOne Music, in 2022.
Prior to his purchase of the label, Death Row Records filed for bankruptcy in 2006 before eventually being acquired by WIDEawake Entertainment Group in 2009.
WIDEawake’s own bankruptcy resulted in the label being sold to eOne Music in 2013. Death Row Records became a division of Hasbro at one point until eOne was bought by Blackstone in 2021. Snoop’s acquisition of the iconic label that launched his career was met with skepticism, even from his longtime mentor and collaborator.
“Oh, he didn’t like it,” Snoop Dogg admitted bluntly when asked about Dre’s response. “He broke up about it. He said it. He spoke to it. He didn’t like it.”
To elaborate, Snoop Dogg shared that Dr. Dre and others close to him were puzzled by the decision mainly due to the financial issues Death Row faced prior to his acquisition of the imprint in 2022.
“But at the same time, he didn’t know what I was doing—nobody did,” he said. “It just looked like, ‘Why the f### is he buying a bag of problems when he’s living a life of success and not having to deal with it? Why would he bring that back into his life?'”
Snoop Dogg, however, had a different perspective. For him, the move was about legacy and redemption—along with tying up loose ends pertaining to the “unfinished business” he felt needed to be handled.
“They didn’t understand what I seen,” he said. “I seen my legacy. I seen certain things that were connected to me that needed to be finished as far as my unfinished business. And also to protect my legacy by putting some beautiful music in Death Row and putting some happy times in Death Row and some life rather than death.”
However, Snoop went on to explain how as time passed that Dr. Dre’s opinion evolved. In fact, he says that his longtime collaborator has now turned into the biggest supporter of the label.
“He loves it,” he said. “He represents it. He’s down with it. I bought all the homies Death Row jackets. He was like, ‘Where my Death Row jacket at?’ I said, ‘I didn’t know you wanted one, cuz’.”
Snoop Dogg originally signed with Death Row Records in 1992, under the leadership of Dr. Dre and Suge Knight — who co-founded the label together in 1991. Snoop’s debut album, Doggystyle, became a seminal release in Hip-Hop history following its release on the label in 1993.
Fast forward nearly three decades, and Snoop’s acquisition of the label in early 2022 was part of a strategic move to reclaim and revitalize his artistic legacy. In addition to the pair releasing their collaborative album Missionary via the label earlier this month, Snoop has orchestrated the return of multiple legacy artists to Death Row Records, including The Eastsidaz and Tha Dogg Pound. He’s also signed a handful of new artists, including standout R&B artist October London.
Check out the short film for their collaborative album Missionary in the video below.
DJ Jazzy Jeff is mourning the loss of DJ Gary O, another pioneering Philly artist.
Jeff shared the news via Instagram on Thursday (December 19) and lamented the number of friends/Hip-Hop legends who’ve died in recent years, including one of his best friends Biz Markie.
“You were MY OG…for 40 plus years,” he began. “You were there from my start…you traveled around the globe with me…Miami LA Dubai…you DJed my wedding…You were my FRIEND…
I lost Biz…Clark Kent now YOU…I’m crushed right now…Thank You GO for EVERYTHING…You will always be be LEGENDARY.”
Jazzy Jeff included several photos of Gary O, although he didn’t share a cause of death. In fact, that has yet to be disclosed anywhere.
Gary O was a prominent Philadelphia-based radio and club DJ with a career spanning over 43 years. He was instrumental in the success of Gotham, a renowned Philadelphia club, and was associated with WDAS FM, hosting events like the WDAS Live Saturday Night Dance Party at Harrah’s Casino in Chester. He was also known for his contributions to the Philadelphia music scene, opening doors and inspiring many in the industry.
As DJ Jazzy Jeff noted, the Hip-Hop community has suffered numerous deaths of some of its most beloved members. More recently, DJ Clark Kent lost his battle with colon cancer. A rumor he’d died went rampant on social media in October, but it turned out to be false.
But October 24, fellow New York City Hip-Hop vet Eric B. shared the news on Instagram, writing simply, “Rest in Peace.” He also verified it with AllHipHop via text, assuring us he got the information from Clark Kent’s family.
The family soon issued its own statement, writing, “IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE SHARE THE PASSING OF BELOVED RODOLFO A. FRANKLIN, KNOWN TO THE WORLD AS DJ CLARK KENT. CLARK PASSED AWAY THURSDAY EVENING SURROUNDED BY HIS WIFE KESHA DAUGHTER KABRIAH AND SON ANTONIO.”
Biz Markie, on the other hand, died in 2021 from stroke complications stemming from diabetes. The Juice Crew rapper had been struggling with his health for over a year. In July 2020, he was in a Maryland area hospital receiving treatment related to Type II diabetes. Friends of Biz started to worry when they hadn’t heard any updates for six months.
“He’s not doing great, but it’s not as scandalous as it felt in the beginning,” a source told me at the time. “Short story is Biz is diabetic, he had slipped into a diabetic coma, but that has happened to him in the past and it would only last a little while. He would go to the hospital, get discharged and get his meds under control. This particular time, he had a stroke while he was in the middle of the coma.”
Sadly, Biz didn’t make it and died at 57, a disturbing trend as of late. Many Hip-Hop artists aren’t living beyond 50 or 60, something that many feel needs to be addressed. That doesn’t even include the 20 and 30-somethings who are losing their lives to gun violence and overdoses. AllHipHop sends its condolences to Gary O’s friends and family.
However, a recently resurfaced audio, recorded shortly after the birthday bash, sheds light on where things went left.
The clip features Cardi B screaming about Offset during a fiery X (Twitter) Spaces rant.
The snippet begins with Cardi calling Offset a “b####,” denying she wants him back and blasting him for “trying to push this narrative.”
According to Cardi B, she only entertained Offset to “spite” another man.
“Happy as f### that I gave you attention for one day!” she added. “Now you’re trying to spin the narrative like I want to be with you, knowing that that’s not it. I gave you some time out of spite because another n#### p##### me the f### off.”
She also referenced leaking their DMs, claiming she apologized to Offset but told him to leave her alone.
“B#### I will violate right now,” she said. “This is why when your n#### get you mad, don’t go entertaining s### from the past just because somebody else get you mad. Because they can’t f###### wait.”
Cardi B further alleged that Offset wants her to “crash out” to give the other men she’s involved with the impression that she’s still fixated on the father of her children.
“F### you b####,” she fumed. “I will really violate and crash out for real. Stop. Leave me the f### alone.”
She added, “I f###### hate you, I wish you’d die. That’s how much I f###### hate you, b####.”
CARDI B crashes out over beef with OFFSET, and she wishes OFFSET would DIE, and her children and other children can be FATHERLESS. pic.twitter.com/CbZrw47sSa
Remy Ma’s relationship drama just got even messier amid claims her alleged boyfriend, Eazy The Block Captain, cheated on her with two battle rappers.
The Bronx-bred rapper’s marriage issues spilled out onto social media over the weekend in spectacular fashion. Remy kicked off the scandal, putting husband Papoose on blast, accusing him of having a relationship with champion boxer Claressa Shields.
Pap fired back, calling Remy Ma a narcissist and claiming she cheated multiple times throughout their marriage. He also taunted Eazy The Block Captain, insisting he knocked out the Philly battle rapper at a Remy Ma event.
Eazy, who admits to having a relationship with Remy, responded. He denied hitting the ground and claimed Papoose snuck him before fleeing the venue.
Now, Eazy The Block Captain is back in the spotlight following rumors he was unfaithful to Remy Ma.
On Wednesday, allegations surfaced that Eazy was messing around with two battle rappers; an ex-girlfriend as well as an artist on his Trenches league.
According to Tazmanian Tara, who also battles on the Trenches league, Eazy’s former girlfriend Zan told her she slept with Eazy last summer.
The women appear to have had a falling out and now Taz is spilling the tea. Media outlet OTFMZ caught the screenshots.
Taz leaked their alleged DMs showing Zan claiming Eazy was messing around with fellow rapper C.Bri The Lyricist. “When Remy find out she gonna have a fit,” one message read.
Neither Eazy the Block Captain nor Remy Ma has commented on the latest round of drama.
Meanwhile, both women deny sleeping with the Philly rapper.
“I’m not f###### Eazy and haven’t in years,” Zan tweeted.
“For the record, I’m too fire to be f##### my league owner,️ C-Bri added. “I’m around because I’m DOPE. If you wanna make me look bad, you better off finding and telling a TRUTH.”
She also pointed out she was the first artist from Eazy’s league to battle on Remy Ma’s Chrome 23.
