Young Thug returned to an Atlanta high school last week as part of his court-ordered community service, urging students to steer clear of violence and poor decisions.
On Friday morning (August 1), the 33-year-old artist visited Skyview High School on Old National Highway. The appearance was one of several public talks required by the terms of his probation, following his guilty plea in a sweeping criminal case tied to the YSL RICO indictment.
During his visit, Young Thug avoided glamorizing his past. Instead, he emphasized personal responsibility and the consequences of poor decisions.
“I feel like violence is just not the thing,” Young Thug told students during the visit. “It’s lame, it’s corny.”
According to Atlanta News First, Thugger answered questions about his life, career and past choices, offering a rare glimpse into his personal reflections after being released from jail late last year.
His remarks were part of a broader effort to fulfill a community service requirement tied to a 40-year sentence, of which only five years were to be served. That portion was commuted to time already served.
The rapper’s legal troubles stemmed from a high-profile case involving racketeering and multiple drug and gun charges for allegedly heading up the Young Slime Life gang.
Young Thug pleaded guilty to one gang-related count, three drug offenses and two weapons charges.
He also entered a no-contest plea to a racketeering conspiracy charge.
The final sentence was handed down by a judge—not negotiated with prosecutors—and included 15 years of probation and 20 years suspended, which could be reinstated if he violates the terms.
Conditions of his release include house arrest, mandatory public speaking, and a 10-year restriction from living in metro Atlanta without prior approval.
Post Malone had another unwanted run-in with his longtime stalker after Cherish Christine Gomer allegedly launched herself in front of his ride early Monday.
The insanity occurred outside of his Utah home on August 4 and marks her fifth arrest for the same creepy behavior.
According to court docs, the 32-year-old Gomer got cuffed outside the Cottonwood Heights mansion after hiding in the bushes and allegedly blocking the Hip-Hop star’s car.
She’s now facing two third-degree felonies — stalking and violating a permanent criminal stalking injunction.
“She truly believes that she has a calling from some sort of spirit animal. She thinks that she has a relationship with Mr. Post…so that she’s entitled to do this. It’s incredibly alarming and these people can be incredibly dangerous, as we’ve seen throughout history,” said Robby Russo, Police Chief of Cottonwood Heights.
This whole saga’s been dragging on for months. It kicked off back on January 21 when Gomer first got busted for sneaking onto Posty’s property. A gate opened for a worker and she slid right in.
Then on February 1, she popped up again, this time strolling right up the driveway like she lived there. She caught another charge and later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor stalking.
She wasn’t done. She turned up again on February 10 and then once more on July 27 — both times violating the court order meant to keep her away.
Now she’s locked up again with no bail, and it looks like the court’s finally done playing nice.
Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine allegedly went head-to-head in a heated confrontation overseas, igniting fresh speculation that Griselda may be fracturing from within.
The tension within the Buffalo-born collective reportedly peaked during a Paris stop that should have been a celebration of raw lyricism and underground grit. Instead, it spiraled into whispers of fists, knives and fractured alliances.
According to eyewitnesses and scattered social media commentary, Benny and Conway did not share the stage. Instead, their respective camps arrived and moved entirely separate, which many longtime followers of Griselda immediately noted as “off.”
“There was no Griselda set. They were completely split up. Something is up,” one attendee posted online.
The most dramatic reports suggest an actual physical altercation between Benny and Conway. One source described them “arguing face-to-face,” only to be separated before things escalated further. Another alleged that someone pulled a knife, while a different member of the entourage was reportedly knocked unconscious during the chaos.
While unverified, the rumors have hit the internet like wildfire, prompting fans to question whether this incident signals the death knell for Griselda’s unity. One particularly ominous quote circulating on Instagram read: “Griselda’s family is totally dead.”
That might be dramatic, but signs of trouble have been bubbling under the surface for months. The three-headed monster that once included Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine has been seemingly moving in different directions.
Benny has been busy with Def Jam, his Everybody Can’t Go LP and collaborations far outside the traditional Griselda circle. Conway, meanwhile, has doubled down on Drumwork Music Group, mentoring new artists and carving out a distinct brand.
While Westside Gunn has often played the middleman, even his recent statements have leaned toward each artist “doing their own thing.” It should be noted that they are cousins in real life so how bad can this be? Well, don’t answer that yet.
Still, nothing hits harder than seeing two of the game’s top spitters at odds. These dudes built their rep on loyalty and lyricism. They’re all from Buffalo. By the way, Conway has new music, too.
What caused this rift? Some believe it’s friendly fire – competition. Others think it’s deeper. It would be an accumulation of business disagreements, ego clashes and the pursuit of individual success. DAMN. I hope not. Top billing is all there is for most in Hip-Hop. The movement mattes. Brotherhood matters. And, maybe sadly, competition matters.
Neither Conway nor Benny has addressed the alleged Paris incident publicly. But if the rumors are true, Griselda’s era of unity may be giving way to a solo era.
Whatever happens next, one thing’s certain: We are watching.
Drake is slapping subpoenas on doors now after blowing over $75,000 trying to track down a dude he says knows way too much about the behind-the-scenes drama in his legal war with Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
A federal judge in New York gave Drake’s lawyers the green light to serve Kojo Menne Asamoah with legal docs by mail, email and—get this—by taping that subpoena right on the front doors of five spots tied to Asamoah, his family or his business.
After 11 failed attempts, the court basically said, “Do what you gotta do.”
Drake’s team has been hunting Asamoah for weeks, hiring private investigators and process servers to chase him across multiple addresses. No luck.
So now, they’re going door-to-door, thanks to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, who ruled that “alternate service” was fair game after all those attempts to serve Asamoah.
The court docs say Asamoah holds receipts—emails, contracts, digital trails—that could blow things wide open. But so far, dude’s been a ghost.
This is part of a larger lawsuit where Drake claims UMG secretly paid folks to juice the streaming numbers on Kendrick’s diss track using bots and shady third parties.
Asamoah, according to Drake, is smack in the middle of that conspiracy.
Drizzy’s legal squad says Asamoah helped pull strings to boost “Not Like Us” and make it look like the whole world was vibing with it. Drake’s suit also says the track falsely paints him as a predator, putting him and his family in danger.
The lawsuit also claims UMG banked off the beef, cashing in on the hype with Grammy wins and a Super Bowl halftime performance featuring the track.
Even though Asamoah isn’t named as a defendant, he’s clearly a significant piece of the puzzle. He’s rumored to have ties to the digital marketing world, but there’s no proof he’s directly tied to Kendrick himself.
Busta Rhymes is now at the center of a $6 million federal lawsuit after his former assistant accused him of physical assault and labor law violations during a dispute in his Brooklyn building.
The complaint, filed by Dashiel Gables, claims the Hip-Hop icon struck him in the face during a January altercation in the lobby of Rhymes’ residence.
Gables says the punch left him with swelling near his eye and emotional trauma. The suit also alleges unpaid wages and unlawful workplace treatment.
According to court documents, the confrontation began when Busta Rhymes became upset with Gables for using his phone on the job.
Following the alleged incident, Gables says he was cut off from Rhymes’ professional network, effectively ending his role in the rapper’s career.
A press conference with his legal team, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and Panzavecchia & Associates, PLLC, is planned outside the Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn on August 7 to address the lawsuit and the broader workplace issues it raises.
The lawsuit accuses Rhymes of assault, battery, wage theft and emotional distress and a settlement could end up costing the rapper between $6 million and $7 million.
Machine Gun Kelly says the hate he catches online doesn’t faze him one bit and he’s brushing it off like lint on a t-shirt.
The rapper turned rocker chopped it up with People ahead of his upcoming album Lost Americana and he didn’t hold back about how people treat him for being different.
Whether it’s his wild fashion, his genre-hopping music or his love life with Megan Fox, MGK said he’s been on the receiving end of random hate for years—and he’s over it.
“I became so hated for, what has become apparent to me, no reason . . . just because I artistically express myself, through fashion, music, whatever – because I choose to not stay contained into a societal box,” Machine Gun Kelly said.
He’s not even mad about it anymore. In fact, he thinks it’s kinda funny now.
“The hate for me has become so pop culture that it’s almost like that’s automatically what you say to fit in,” MGK explained. “That s**t doesn’t even mean anything to me. I’ve let it go completely to where I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s a joke.'”
Machine Gun Kelly also called out the people behind the loudest hate—mostly dudes, according to him.
“I think people just don’t like that I do whatever the f**k I want and it’s a reflection of them not being able to do whatever they want,” he said. “I think men let their insecurity rule their entirety.”
MGK’s new album, Lost Americana, drops Friday and he’s hoping it helps people actually get him for once.
“Maybe this time,” he said, “they’ll get to know the man-slash-broken-boy behind the moniker MGK.”
Lil Tay dropped her OnlyFans link the second she turned 18 and pulled in over a million bucks in a few hours—and her dad is totally cool with it.
Chris Hope, Tay’s father, told TMZ he’s not getting involved in her content and won’t be monitoring what she posts.
When asked about Lil Tay’s sudden entry into the adult subscription scene, he said, “Tay can make her own decisions.” Hope added, “I am sure she is going to be successful in whatever she decides to do.”
Hope also made it clear he knows people are gonna talk. “Some people won’t approve no matter what she does.”
Still, he’s choosing support over judgment. He’s not here to micromanage Lil Tay or her choices now that she’s legally an adult. Tay didn’t waste a second.
She filmed her OnlyFans content right after midnight on July 29, the moment she turned 18 and hit the jackpot immediately. On August 3, Tay posted a screenshot showing she racked up over $1 million in her first three hours.
She captioned her post, “Not bad for 3 hours. We broke the f*ck out of that OnlyFans record.”
She also compared herself to Bhad Bhabie, who previously made $1 million in six hours. Tay claimed she smashed that record in half the time.
A canceled Cleveland concert that was “supposedly” going to feature rapper GloRilla is at the center of a $2.5 million lawsuit after a local company accused a promoter of faking artist agreements and pocketing deposits.
Esmail Entertainment, founded earlier this year, filed suit against Shaw Management Enterprises on August 4, claiming the promotion group misrepresented artist bookings and submitted forged contracts for a show scheduled at the Wolstein Center on September 6, 2025.
The event was set to feature GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo and Skilla Baby. But just two days after tickets went live, Shaw Management reportedly told Esmail Entertainment to halt all marketing efforts—without offering a reason.
According to the lawsuit, Esmail’s team reached out to GloRilla’s representatives and discovered she had never signed a contract to perform.
The complaint further alleges that negotiations between Shaw and the rapper’s camp were still ongoing and had not been finalized. The nail in the coffin came after Big Glo refused to sign any deal to perform due to the alleged forgery.
The suit also claims the agreements for Moneybagg Yo and Skilla Baby were fabricated.
Esmail Entertainment says it wired more than $280,000 in deposits to Shaw Management. Of that, only $20,000 has been returned. The company estimates it lost approximately $2.5 million in potential ticket revenue due to the event’s collapse.
Despite the cancellation, tickets for the show remain listed on resale platforms, with some prices topping $1,000.
The six-count lawsuit includes claims of fraud, civil theft and tortious interference with business expectancy.
The concert, which was expected to draw thousands to downtown Cleveland, was officially scrapped after the alleged deception came to light.
GloRilla, nor any of the artists, is named in the lawsuit.
Juvenile has finally broken his silence on Hot Boy Turk getting kicked off the Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary Tour — and says the decision was out of his hands.
Speaking to TMZ on Tuesday (August 5), the New Orleans rap vet explained, “It’s kind of outta my control, that one there. The people that pay us — the higher-ups — made a decision. It puts me in an awkward position because I’m the one who actually fought for my guy to be on the tour.”
Still, Juvenile said walking away wasn’t an option. “I got a new project coming out, and I want to make sure I give the fans a show — the people who paid for these tickets — so I gotta go through with it, right?”
While stressing that he likes to keep things positive, Juvie admitted the situation has been frustrating.
He pointed out that everyone on the bill has their own separate contracts, so he doesn’t know the details of Turk’s deal, only that he was “confused” about how things went sour.
When told Turk wasn’t blaming his fellow Hot Boys, Juvenile was blunt: “We didn’t book the tour. We didn’t pay him. It ain’t on us.”
Hot Boy Turk Threatens Legal Action
The drama kicked off when Turk was removed from the tour last month after rejecting a reduced payment offer for upcoming shows. He and his wife-manager called the move retaliatory and announced plans to take legal action against the promoters.
Turk has stressed that Cash Money Records wasn’t behind it, saying he was booked like everyone else and even performed with B.G. without incident before the termination.
He claims he was sent a late-night notice labeling him a “security risk” — allegedly due to past online disagreements with B.G.
Turk and his wife have disputed the promoters’ accounts, accusing them of slander and mishandling payments.
Despite the fallout, Turk says he’s focused on moving forward with new projects, including his album Joseph and a fan app.
A viral Nicki Minaj–inspired challenge is being blamed for leaving an aspiring Russian influencer with a broken spine.
The injured woman, 32-year-old Mariana Barutkina (also known as Mariana Vasiuc), is a new mother from Yekaterinburg who was just weeks postpartum when she says she attempted the “Nicki Minaj stiletto challenge.”
The risky trend involves recreating a crouched pose from Minaj’s 2013 “High School” music video while balancing in high heels — often on unstable objects.
In Barutkina’s case, she balanced one stiletto-clad foot on a jar of baby formula perched atop a saucepan on her kitchen counter while attempting a one-legged squat.
The prop slipped, sending her crashing backwards off the counter and landing hard on her back.
Doctors diagnosed her with a compression fracture of her T9 vertebra, a serious injury she described on Instagram as a “‘Th9 compression bending uncomplicated fracture of the body.’”
“I decided to start blogging — the first content shooting — and here I am leaving the doctor diagnosed with a fracture,” she wrote in a translated post, adding, “The irony? Karma? Or just life, which always tests our strength at the most unexpected moment.”
Despite the injury, Barutkina says she has no regrets, pointing out that the failed stunt went viral.
“Because of one video,” she wrote, “I woke up a popular person. More than 50 people sent me my reel from different publications today. I’m doing great, following the guidelines and now living in ‘star’ status.”
Bobby Carter, longtime producer of NPR’s beloved Tiny Desk concert series, is reassuring fans that the show isn’t going anywhere — despite recent federal funding cuts sparking fears of its demise.
The panic began after the Trump administration’s May 2025 executive order eliminated federal support for NPR and PBS by dismantling the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is set to close in September.
Outraged music fans flooded social media with posts like, “RIP Tiny Desk dawg… Trump the worst president ever I’ve had it” and “We’re gonna lose Tiny Desk concerts because of this fascist government that hates everything good.”
But Carter set the record straight earlier this week, writing:
“I’ve heard from many friends, family, and audience members who are worried that NPR/Tiny Desk is shutting down. It is not.”
He also acknowledged the loss of CPB funding and encouraged the public to support and donate to public media.
“I appreciate all the calls, texts, and messages,” he added. “They have been overwhelming and heartwarming. Thank y’all.”
Tiny Desk isn’t slowing down — it’s growing, with new ventures like Tiny Desk Radio and its annual contest spotlighting emerging artists. At the same time, NPR is fighting back in court, filing a lawsuit to overturn the funding cuts it calls unconstitutional and to restore vital public broadcasting support.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher called the cuts a blow to public media, but reaffirmed that the network will continue serving audiences — Tiny Desk included.
“The ripple effects of this closure will be felt across every public media organization,” she said in an interview, “and, more importantly, in every community across the country that relies on public broadcasting.”
Donald Trump took a direct swipe at Gayle King and her long-running morning show, using his Truth Social account to declare her professional life finished as CBS grapples with internal shakeups.
Reacting to a New York Post report suggesting CBS Mornings may be on shaky ground, Trump wrote, “Gayle King’s career is over.”
He didn’t stop there. “She should have stayed with her belief in Trump. She never had the courage to do so. No talent, no ratings, no strength!”
The outburst comes just weeks after CBS confirmed it was axing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a move that raised eyebrows across the media world.
While CBS attributed the cancellation to financial reasons, some interpreted it as a strategic retreat amid growing pressure from Trump allies and conservative voices.
King, who left Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network to join CBS more than a decade ago, has become one of the network’s most recognizable anchors.
Her presence on CBS Mornings helped shape the show’s tone and credibility, but her future now appears less certain as CBS reevaluates its programming slate.
Trump’s public jab followed a legal victory in late July, when Paramount Global agreed to settle a lawsuit he filed over a 60 Minutes segment involving then-Senator Kamala Harris.
Trump alleged the interview was deceptively edited. As part of the settlement, Paramount agreed to contribute $16 million toward Trump’s future presidential library.
Though Paramount insisted the Colbert cancellation was unrelated, some insiders have speculated the network may be trying to ease tensions with conservative political figures as the 2024 election draws closer.
Trump, clearly emboldened by the settlement, has now turned his attention to King, a veteran journalist whose tenure at CBS has spanned more than a decade. Whether CBS will respond to his remarks or make changes to CBS Mornings remains to be seen.
Earlier this week, Trump lost it on Charlamagne tha God over his appearance on Lara Trump’s Fox News Show.
He called Charlamagne a “racist sleazebag,” a “Low IQ individual,” and a “dope” after the radio host criticized Trump’s presidency.
Victor Bowman, son of the late holistic healer Dr. Sebi, is on a mission. The Honduras-born entrepreneur wants to help America get healthy. But when you are the son of the controversial Dr. Sebi, there is much more to discuss.
There is talk about legacy, healing, misconceptions, and the power of self-love. There’s also the vast impact that trickled down to celebrities like Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Michael Jackson, John Travolta, Nipsey Hussle and more. Victor, now based in New York City, is continuing his father’s mission through his company Bolingo Balance and multiple stores dedicated to health and wellness.
AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur taps in as “Dr. Sebi Day” kicks off a week of wellness in New York City.
AllHipHop: Tell us a little about yourself before we get into the work you’re doing.
Victor Bowman: I’m from Honduras. My father is Dr. Sebi. I’m 25 years old, and I’ve been helping people heal since I was 13. This is my life’s purpose.
AllHipHop: You’re young, man. And you’re the youngest of how many siblings?
Victor Bowman: My father had a lot of children. Some say 22, but I say 25. Even my father didn’t always know the exact number!
AllHipHop: What kind of relationship did you have with your dad?
Victor Bowman: We had a great relationship—like father and son. I was the only one who went to visit him when he was in jail. When he passed away, I was the one who identified his body. We were very close.
AllHipHop: Tell us about your store. What kind of products do you sell and what’s the mission?
Victor Bowman: We sell sea moss, batana oil for hair growth, and herbs that help with diabetes, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Our goal is to help people heal naturally.
AllHipHop: How do you feel about the current state of health—especially among Black people?
Victor Bowman: Black people in America deal with three types of stress: from the system, from the cold weather, and from unhealthy food. That stress adds up. The way we eat is one of the biggest problems.
AllHipHop: For those unfamiliar, can you explain your father’s philosophy?
Victor Bowman: Toward the end of his life, my father talked a lot about love—loving yourself, loving others. He believed in healing through natural, alkaline foods and herbs. That’s what he lived by.
AllHipHop: You were born in Honduras, like your father. Why did you decide to come to the U.S.?
Victor Bowman: After my father passed, many famous people came to the village in Honduras. I was curious about America. I wanted to build my own legacy and educate people here—because here in the U.S., people have more health issues but are also more open to change. I walked from Honduras to the United States in 2017.
AllHipHop: Wait—what? You walked from Honduras?
Victor Bowman: Yes. My mom told me not to go, but I was determined to follow my own path. Now I have a warehouse in California, and stores in New York and Philadelphia.
AllHipHop: Respect. What’s your relationship like with your mother?
Victor Bowman: It’s great. She’s a Gemini like me. Her birthday is June 15, mine is June 13. We get along very well.
AllHipHop: There’s always been a lot of mystery and controversy around your father—especially after his passing. What do you think people get wrong?
Victor Bowman: A lot of misinformation came out when he died. Many people went online talking like they were there, but they weren’t. Some family and business people betrayed him. When he was jailed, people from L.A. didn’t send the correct documents about where the money came from. They left him hanging.
AllHipHop: Do you think his death was suspicious?
Victor Bowman: Yes. He was almost 83 years old and kept in jail too long. He got sick, started throwing up blood, and nobody took him seriously. By the time they did, it was too late. The government claimed pneumonia, but no tests were done. I was there when it happened.
AllHipHop: There was talk of a documentary by Nick Cannon. What’s the status on that?
Victor Bowman: I chose not to be part of it. I’m loyal to my father—not the people in the documentary. Many of them betrayed him. I told Nick Cannon directly that I wouldn’t participate. If he’s serious, he should do his own research.
AllHipHop: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was the first person I ever heard talk about your father. She passed in Honduras, right?
Victor Bowman: Yes. I didn’t get to meet her because I was too young, but I know her family. Her mother and brother came to the village. Beautiful people.
AllHipHop: Over the years, a lot of celebrities have referenced Dr. Sebi—Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Kanye West, even Michael Jackson. How do you feel about that?
Victor Bowman: It’s good. People listen to celebrities, so when they support natural healing, more people become open to it. Kanye even invited me to speak at his “Black Future Month” event in 2022. So shoutout to him.
AllHipHop: Sea moss and herbal products used to be rare. Now they’re everywhere. Are people becoming more open to holistic health?
Victor Bowman: Yes, more people are waking up. I get paperwork all the time from people who no longer have diabetes or herpes after using our products. I post that to inspire others—not to brag.
AllHipHop: What’s your take on Big Pharma?
Victor Bowman: That system wasn’t created for us. Black people need to think for ourselves—not just follow what others say. The same people who told us to give babies formula later admitted it caused health problems. We need to question everything and take care of our own.
AllHipHop: If someone is just starting their health journey, what’s step one?
Victor Bowman: Change the way you eat. Drink spring water, not tap water. Eat fruits, vegetables, kale, callaloo. And most important—love yourself. Real self-love is when you feed your body the right things, not material stuff.
AllHipHop: What are your thoughts on hip-hop culture in relation to health?
Victor Bowman: There’s too much smoking, drinking, and violence. But I’ve worked with producers like Rashad Jamal who drink my tonic. And I respect artists like Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky for speaking on deeper things. Hip-Hop can be a powerful tool for change.
AllHipHop: What kind of music do you like?
Victor Bowman: I like Kendrick Lamar and more jazzy music. Not too much of the mainstream.
AllHipHop: Tell us about Dr. Sebi Day on August 6.
Victor Bowman: It’s not about making money—it’s about healing people. Everything in the store will be $17—from food to herbs. We want to give back to the community because health shouldn’t be expensive. We’ll also have some surprises that day.
AllHipHop: And for those not in New York?
Victor Bowman: Go to BolingoBalance.com. From August 6 to 10, we’ll be doing online deals too. We’re shipping to people in Philly, Jersey, and beyond.
AllHipHop: Final words?
Victor Bowman: Let’s stop talking about the problem and focus on the solution. We got the solution right here.
Follow Victor Bowman: Website: BolingoBalance.com Instagram: @bolingobalance
Details:
Location: 958 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY
Dates: August 6th to 10th
Time: 12pm to 7pm
Features: Sea moss and other healing herbs, one-on-one consultations, food catered by Mr. Vegan
Cost: $20 for door fee, $17.50 for herbs, $20 for food and drinks
Event focus: Celebrating Dr. Sebi’s legacy and promoting an alkaline lifestyle
Cam’ron has finally broken his silence on Omar Gooding‘s back-to-back diss tracks — and he came with a warning for the actor.
On Tuesday (August 5), the Harlem rapper addressed Gooding directly on Instagram:
“@omargooding this you?!” he wrote alongside a throwback photo. “I’m back in America. And got 3 weeks before @itiswhatitis_talk starts back up. U still wanna play? U a Nickelodeon kid. Be careful n#### lol.”
Gooding quickly clapped back in an Instagram video, saying:
“No, sir. That’s not it, that’s not it. That’s gonna backfire on you. If you want it, get in the booth, it’s that simple. I’ve already been in there. Wanna hear ’em again?”
Gooding doubled down in the caption. “@mr_camron did your page get hacked??” he wrote. “NOW you want smoke?? Prove it… Harlem, relax… this ain’t that… Album comin in October.”
The feud began in January after Cam’ron, on his “Talk With Flee!” show with 50 Cent, downplayed Gooding’s acting career and mistakenly referred to him as “Omar Gooding Jr.,” mixing him up with his brother Cuba Gooding Jr.
He also claimed Black actors like Gooding and Ving Rhames rely on others to finance their projects rather than producing their own.
Gooding responded with the diss track “Fix Ya Mouth” in January, telling Cam: “You only get one warning shot, don’t make me do it,” and taking shots at his credibility.
However, Cam’ron initially laughed it off, posting, “Lol my bad bro. I don’t want no smoke.”
But Gooding kept the pressure on, releasing “Fix Ya Mouth Pt. 2” — a parody of Cam’s style that mocked his transition from rapper to podcaster.
Now, months later, Cam’ron is finally stepping into the ring — at least online — leaving fans wondering if a track might be next.
Sheff G is preparing to start his five-year prison sentence—one he caught after pleading guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges tied to violent gang activity in Brooklyn.
But before he starts his bid, the Brooklyn drill rapper let the world know where his heart was—with his girl.
“Throughout all our ups and downs I learned how to become a better man, you taught me and walk me through so many things in such a short time, I love you more than everything baby girl,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post alongside a photo of the two embracing.
“Everybody make mistakes in this world n I can’t believe I would be the one to make the mistake of losing you. You my heart, my other half, and I’ll do anything to see you happy and living, loving life,” the rapper said.
Sheff G, real name Michael Williams, was one of 32 people indicted in a massive 140-count gang case that linked the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways crews to a string of shootings between 2019 and 2023.
Prosecutors said he helped plan the violence and rewarded shooters with money and meals, including a steakhouse celebration after a 2020 hit left one man dead.
He was never accused of pulling the trigger himself, which helped him avoid the 20-year sentence prosecutors originally wanted.
During an interview with Fox 5’s Lisa Evers, Sheff G said he was mentally preparing to serve time and explained that, unfortunately, gang life was something that came naturally growing up in his neighborhood.
“That’s very hard to prepare for, but it’s like you build, and you build, and you put the right things in place and the right people in place, and you hope for the worse, I mean the best,” he told Fox 5.
Seventeen others named in the indictment have already pleaded guilty. Fourteen cases are still open—including one for Sheff G’s close friend and fellow rapper Sleepy Hallow.
Sheff G is expected to turn himself in on August 13 to start serving his sentence.
Gloria Estefan is standing firmly by her husband Emilio while unequivocally denying explosive allegations tied to a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The Grammy-winning singer was named in a federal suit filed by Manzaro Joseph, who claims he was sexually assaulted at a 2015 party on Star Island allegedly connected to Diddy.
The lawsuit alleges Joseph was transported through a tunnel from the Estefans’ property to Diddy’s mansion. Emilio is named as a defendant — Gloria is not.
In a sworn declaration, Gloria flatly rejected the claims, calling them damaging to their decades-long reputation in Miami and worldwide.
She stressed that she and Emilio were not living in the property at the time and that it was occupied by relatives.
“No such thing happened,” she stated. “Particularly given the occupants of the home, I know that no parties were thrown during that time period.”
She insisted that she or Emilio would have been made aware “had strangers appeared” after midnight.
She also refuted the alleged tunnel’s existence, saying, “At no time was there ever any tunnel between the two houses… and I believe this fact could have been easily verified through the public records of the City of Miami Beach.”
Gloria said she had “never” been inside Diddy’s house and that he had “never” entered their residence or family home, except after Diddy purchased the property in 2021.
She further claimed the “negative publicity” from the lawsuit disrupted the marketing of her new music produced by Emilio, causing “significant financial harm in lost sales.”
50 Cent took aim at Ice Cube early Wednesday morning (August 6), clowning the rap legend’s latest film after it earned a humiliating 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The entertainment mogul shared screenshots of the negative reviews on Instagram, writing in disbelief:
“How you get a 0 percent rating? Nah somebody mad at Cube. Now I’m scared to watch it LOL.”
The movie in question is Prime Video’s 2025 adaptation of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube in a tech-heavy survival thriller.
But both critics and audiences have been brutal, calling out the film’s wooden acting, clunky dialogue and low-budget visuals.
As of August, the film holds a rare 0% “rotten” rating from 10 critic reviews, with many comparing it to a bad desktop surveillance drama instead of an alien invasion spectacle.
Variety labeled the movie a “disastrous retelling,” mocking Cube’s performance as “a brash, street-smart Mission: Impossible wannabe glued to computer screens and profanity.”
One viral viewer review joked, “Aliens are attacking, and Ice Cube’s biggest concern is losing his Facebook photos. How pathetic.”
Another branded the movie, “The biggest p############ ever made but also the best f###### thing I’ve seen.”
One social media user trolled the rapper-turned-actor with a “Compilation of Ice Cubes Oscar worthy performance in War of the Worlds.”
Beyoncé is getting bashed by conservative pundit Megyn Kelly, who called her “fake” and “enhanced” in comparison to Sydney Sweeney.
On Tuesday (August 5), Kelly publicly criticized Beyoncé’s appearance in the new Levi’s jeans ad, calling the artist “artificial” and “fake.”
“This is the opposite of the Sydney Sweeney ad,” she posted on X ( Twitter). “Quite clearly there is nothing natural about Beyoncé.”
Kelly continued, stating:
“Everything—from her image, to her fame, to her success, to her look…is bought and paid for. Screams artificial, fake, enhanced, trying too hard.”
The controversy erupted after American Eagle released a jeans advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, which played on the pun between “jeans” and “genes.”
Sweeney, a blonde and blue-eyed actress, stars in the campaign with lines like:
“Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color. My jeans are blue.”
Critics argued that the ad, featuring a white actress referencing “great genes,” alluded to problematic eugenics rhetoric and Western beauty standards. Some accused the campaign of echoing supremacist or eugenicist dog whistles, particularly given US historical associations with these ideas.
Critics said the whole “great genes” thing, paired with Sweeney’s white, blonde, blue-eyed look, felt like a nod to white superiority. Some even called it “Nazi propaganda.”
The controversy became a political flashpoint, drawing comments from figures such as Donald Trump, who defended Sweeney and praised the ad as “the HOTTEST ad out there. Go get ’em Sydney!”
Nonetheless, American Eagle stood by the campaign.”
“The advertisement is and always has been about the jeans,” the brand stated. “Her jeans. Her narrative. We will continue to honor the unique ways everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence. Great jeans flatter everyone.”
Brooke Hogan isn’t buying the official story surrounding her father Hulk Hogan’s death and is now raising eyebrows with pointed claims about his medical history and the lack of an autopsy.
The reality star and daughter of the late wrestling legend said she was “puzzled” by reports that Hulk had been quietly battling leukemia before his passing at age 71.
“Being through all the surgeries, you have to do a blood panel before any major surgery,” Brooke said during an unexpected call-in to the Bubba The Love Sponge radio show. “How did nobody catch a high white blood count? That’s what bothers me the most.”
Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, underwent at least ten back surgeries and had both knees and hips replaced, primarily due to injuries from decades in the ring.
According to Brooke, she was closely involved with his medical care and repeatedly saw his lab results.
“One doctor, I quote, said, ‘His blood is like a 25-year-old,’” she recalled. “I mean, he took the most care of his body. He was going to an anti-aging specialist.”
She also took issue with the reported cause of death and the lack of further investigation.
“We don’t have cancer that runs in our family. It seems weird,” Brooke said, adding, “To me, the no autopsy and the leukemia out of nowhere hits me as BS.”
Law enforcement said there’s no evidence of foul play. The official cause of death was ruled as acute myocardial infarction—a heart attack.
His funeral was a private event held at Indian Rocks Church in Florida on August 5, 2025—the same church where he was baptized in 2023.
He was cremated, as confirmed by his death certificate.
Lizzo is at the center of a legal battle after her former wardrobe assistant urged a judge to allow a jury to hear claims of sexual harassment, racial discrimination and unsafe working conditions during the singer’s 2023 European tour.
In a court filing submitted this week in Los Angeles, Asha Daniels accused Lizzo’s touring company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and two managers of fostering a hostile work environment where penis-shaped candy was passed around, sexual jokes were constant and images of male genitalia were displayed in shared spaces.
Daniels, who is Black, said she also endured racial harassment from her supervisor Amanda Nomura, who allegedly mocked Black women, denied Black performers basic supplies and used racially charged gestures and language.
Daniels said she reported the behavior, but no action was taken.
The filing states Daniels was injured on the job and requested simple accommodations, including the ability to sit while working, access to a doctor, and a lower bunk.
She claims management ignored her pleas. After raising concerns about her treatment and asking for medical help, Daniels said she was abruptly dismissed in March 2023.
Daniels said the reasons for her termination have shifted multiple times. One manager claimed she quit. Another said “it just wasn’t working out.” She believes the inconsistencies point to retaliation for speaking up.
In the filing, Daniels described grueling workdays that stretched from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. with little to no breaks. She said she was warned she could be fired if she asked for time to rest. The lawsuit also includes claims under labor laws related to overwork and lack of breaks.
Daniels is not asking for a specific financial award at this stage. Instead, she is asking the judge to reject Lizzo’s motion for summary judgment and let a jury decide whether her rights were violated.
She also requested permission to correct a clerical error in her complaint regarding the legal basis for her retaliation claim.
Lizzo and her team have denied any wrongdoing. A judge is expected to rule on whether the case moves forward later this year.
