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Shannon Sharpe Hit with New Allegations of Choking Female FS1 Staffer Amid $50M Lawsuit

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Rumors

Unc has 99 problems and, well, here’s another one.

Shannon Sharpe‘s career is being torn apart. He’s already under the spotlight due to a $50 million r#pe lawsuit! Now, he has a new explosive new allegation! He allegedly choked a female production assistant during his time at FS1’s Undisputed. Whoa!

Two sources with knowledge of the incident told Front Office Sports that while Sharpe was cohosting Undisputed between 2016 and 2023, a serious workplace altercation occurred in which he allegedly put his hands on a female colleague in a choking motion. The sources say the matter never saw a courtroom but was quietly settled for several hundred thousand dollars. No formal charges or lawsuits were ever filed.

Sharpe’s camp quickly responded with a deflection, claiming, “There was no incident of choking involving Shannon on the FS1 set. On one occasion, he and a few colleagues were involved in some light physical interaction in a playful context.” Fox Sports chose not to comment, maintaining a firm “no response” stance when contacted.

This newly surfaced claim, whether “playful” or not, drops into a highly charged moment for Sharpe, who’s already under legal pressure in a Nevada civil case where a woman accuses him of rape during a rocky relationship that began when she was 19. That woman is represented by Tony Buzbee. This lawyer is best known for suing Jay-Z. All of this lines up because he recently leaked audio of Sharpe threatening to choke the plaintiff.

We’re putting this in the rumors, but it would fit right in the news very nicely based on the charges. I think we’re trying to give Unc the benefit of the doubt even thought it looks pretty bad.

Sharpe’s lawyer, Lanny Davis, didn’t deny the “choking” audio was real, but said it was taken out of context and was part of consensual “role-play” during the relationship. “It is our opinion, this is a classic case of blackmail,” Davis stated, revealing Sharpe offered up to $10 million to settle before the lawsuit was filed. Interesting.

There is more.

A decade ago, Sharpe was also forced to step away from CBS’s NFL Today after a sexual assault accusation. He did return after the restraining order was dismissed. All of this will flow into the perception and the court of public opinion.

Facing renewed scrutiny and calls for accountability, Sharpe announced he’s “electing to step aside temporarily” from ESPN duties, vowing to return by the start of the NFL preseason. ESPN echoed the seriousness, saying, “This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away.”

Is a temporary setback? Or is Unc’s career unraveling in real time?

Ray J Changes Tune On Diddy After Suggesting Shannon Sharpe Should Whip Mogul 1,000 Times

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Ray J pivoted sharply on his stance toward Sean “Diddy” Combs, telling viewers during a livestream with YouTuber Sneako that he believes the embattled Hip-Hop mogul could walk away from his federal case despite facing serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

“Puffy ’bout to get out too, on the dead homies” Ray J said during the stream. “All that s### they’re trying to charge that n#### for is nonsense, bro. He did something bad that we all seen and that s###’s unacceptable, but that’s not what the charges are for. The charges are weak, and it’s not funny and it’s not okay.”

The remarks mark a dramatic reversal from Ray J’s earlier comments on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast in January 2024, where he called for Diddy to be publicly punished.

“The homie need a public whipping… 100 lashes… 1,000 lashes. That would help. 1,000 lashes from everybody that you’ve slained and hurt. 1,000 lashes publicly,” Ray J said at the time. “1,000, that would help. 1,000 lashes made by you, somebody your size that’s gon’ give it to him. Not my size. My arm hurts. Your size, n#### ain’t gon make it past nine.”

Ray J’s shift in tone comes as Diddy remains behind bars in New York, where he’s been held without bail since September 2024. His federal trial is scheduled to begin May 5, 2025, after a judge denied his request for a delay.

Diddy, 54, is facing five felony charges, including racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. Prosecutors allege the crimes occurred over a 20-year span and involved coercing women—sometimes with drugs or threats—into sexual acts, some of which were filmed and involved male sex workers.

He has pleaded not guilty and denies all allegations.

Meanwhile, Shannon Sharpe—once imagined by Ray J as the man to deliver public justice—now faces his own legal troubles.

The former NFL star and media personality is being sued for $50 million in a civil case involving rape accusations, making him an unlikely candidate for any moral high ground in the Diddy saga.

The judge presiding over Diddy’s case has ruled that most unrelated sexual assault claims will be excluded from trial, and most alleged victims will be allowed to testify under pseudonyms.

Karlie Redd Booked In Atlanta For Burglary: Here’s What She Stole

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Karlie Redd was arrested in Atlanta on April 22 on a felony burglary charge after allegedly breaking into her estranged husband’s home and stealing personal items during a heated divorce dispute.

The “Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta” was taken into custody by DeKalb County authorities after being accused of unlawfully entering the residence of Teleau Belton, her husband of less than a year.

According to court records, Karlie Redd allegedly accessed the home through a back door and took a watch, a birth certificate and a card.

The alleged break-in occurred on January 13, 2025, but the arrest came months later as tensions between the couple escalated.

The two married in 2024 and filed for divorce within six months. The case has since grown more contentious, with a judge recently ordering Belton to pay Redd over $18,000 per month in temporary spousal support.

Redd was released on a $15,000 bond following her arrest.

She waived her preliminary hearing and was ordered to stay away from Belton and the property in question.

The court also restricted any contact between the two outside of legal matters related to their divorce.

The arrest follows a reported domestic incident between Redd and Belton in February, which led to Belton filing for divorce.

The burglary charge adds another layer to the already public unraveling of their short-lived marriage.

Redd has not publicly commented on the arrest.

Shannon Sharpe Steps Away From ESPN To Deal With $50M Scandal

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Shannon Sharpe has temporarily stepped down from his ESPN duties as he confronts a $50 million civil lawsuit filed in Nevada accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct during a relationship he insists was consensual.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer and media personality issued a statement confirming his decision to pause his on-air role while addressing the allegations.

“My statement is found here and this is the truth. The relationship in question was 100% consensual. At this juncture I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties,” Sharpe revealed. “I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me. I plan to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason. I sincerely appreciate the overwhelming and ongoing support I have received from my family, fans, friends and colleagues.”

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The lawsuit, filed in Clark County by a woman identified as “Jane Doe,” accuses Sharpe of rape, battery and emotional abuse during a nearly two-year relationship that began in 2023 when the woman was 19 or 20.

She claims the former NFL star assaulted her twice—once in October 2024 and again in January 2025—and alleges he recorded their sexual encounters without her consent, sometimes sharing the footage with others.

According to the complaint, Shannon Sharpe allegedly threatened her life, choked her, and gained unauthorized access to her apartment.

The woman also claims he verbally abused her while a firearm was visible and that she tried to distance herself after he accidentally live-streamed a sexual act with another woman.

Shannon Sharpe has denied all accusations. His legal team has described the lawsuit as a “shakedown” and a “blatant set-up” orchestrated by the plaintiff and her attorney, Tony Buzbee, who is known for representing clients in high-profile sexual misconduct cases.

His attorneys have released what they say are explicit text messages that show a consensual relationship involving role-play and fantasy scenarios initiated by the woman.

Sharpe has also demanded the release of the full, unedited sex tape referenced in the lawsuit, claiming it will clear his name.

Shannon Sharpe plans to file a defamation countersuit and previously offered at least $10 million to settle the matter, which the plaintiff reportedly declined.

Ray J, Shaq & Matt Barnes Dragged Into Shannon Sharpe’s Drama

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Ray J and Shaq have now been sucked into the whirlwind news cycle surrounding the allegations former NFL player Shannon Sharpe is facing from a woman suing him in a $50 million rape lawsuit.

According to leaked voice messages, which began circulating on social media on April 24, former NBA player Matt Barnes is allegedly caught on recording soliciting the blackmail of Sharpe on behalf of Shaq. In the series of audio messages that have hit the web, from which the origin is currently unknown, Barnes is purportedly spreading the word that Shaq was looking for information about Sharpe weeks before his rape accuser filed the multi-million-dollar lawsuit in Nevada.

Barnes alleged voice message starts off by ambiguously recruiting help, as the former Los Angeles Laker purportedly said, “I don’t know if you’re on this kind of time, but, I was in a group chat the other day, or actually just yesterday and Shaq said he’s paying top dollar for any information on O-Boy.”

The message adds, “So, again, I don’t know if you’re on that kind of time or not, but Shaq is known to throw large sums of money around, so I just wanted to put that out there. I am quiet.

In another alleged audio message, Barnes is accused of directly name-dropping Sharpe and attributing Shaq’s search for dirt on him to their previous differences.

“He [Shaq] said, please, please, please keep it quiet,” Barnes alleged voice message started off. “He said that Shannon did some s### back from a while back and he’s been off ’em. So that’s why he’s doing this.
But please, please, please keep his name quiet.”

The alleged leaked voice messages follow details of the lawsuit against Sharpe revealing several disturbing allegations against the footballer-turned-podcaster. Gabriella Zuniga, previously referred to as “Jane Doe” accuses Sharpe of rape, battery, emotional abuse, and secretly recording their sexual encounters. According to the lawsuit, Zuniga and Sharpe’s relationship began in 2023, and she alleges assaulted her twice—once on October 2024 and again in January 2025. In response to the allegations, Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny J. Davis, released several sexually explicit messages allegedly sent by Zuniga, which allegedly reveal her initiating race play and requesting B### sexual contact.

While it’s completely unconfirmed whether or not Barnes or Shaq’s collusion led to the lawsuit itself, the leaked messages between Sharpe and his accuser can be traced to multiple social media reactions from users across multiple platforms. In fact, Ray J added his two cents on the matter on April 24 in a post he shared on Instagram in which he stood up for Sharpe by revealing an experience of his own with his ex-wife Princess Love.

“Maybe I’m tripping, but, like she told you to do some bondage stuff,” Ray J said in part. “I remember when when I did ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ and Princess [Love] had me in the bondage room. I had to the ball in my mouth, pause, they had me tied up and she was whipping me and beat me and s###—and then you know they wanted me to do that. I’m like, ‘look I don’t do all that.'”

Ray J added, “It was weird and it was painful and I hated it,” before referencing how Sharpe’s situation could be similar—while also suggesting he’s being falsely accused.

“It seemed like that’s what y’all was doing,” Ray J said. “Then, all of a sudden, when you get kinky with it like, ‘I’m gonna choke you outside I’m into it now,’ after she done tied you up, whipped you, put a b######## in you, or whateve it was that got you going. Which is to each is own, and I didn’t mean the b######## that’s not okay—now she’s trying to use it against [you].”

Further complicating matters, Sharpe released a statement on April 24 announcing his choice to remove himself from his work at ESPN in order to focus on responding to the accusations against him.

See Sharpe’s statement on the matter in the screenshot below post below.

Slim Thug Responds To Rumors About J. Prince In Jewelry Recovery Drama

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Slim Thug has responded to online rumors tying Houston mogul J. Prince to the recovery of his stolen jewelry after a break-in at his downtown penthouse during the NCAA championship game.

In a straight-to-the-point Instagram video, the Houston rapper made it clear: “J. Prince did not get my jewelry back. I did not call J. Prince.”

The speculation started after Slim Thug posted a video on Easter Sunday showing his jewelry had been returned. He captioned the post: “POV Thieves stole your jewelry, but GOD got it back.” 

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That post sparked a wave of comments suggesting J. Prince may have played a behind-the-scenes role in retrieving the items.

Slim Thug quickly set the record straight while still showing respect for the Rap-A-Lot Records founder.

“Let me tell you who J. Prince is,” he stated. “When I was young growing up, J. Prince was the n#### that was Slim Thug. That’s who J. Prince was when I was growing up. J. Prince had all the jewelry, the cars, everything n##### in the city want more than Slim Thug. How about that? Even to this day, you got to respect and look up to J. Prince. He got a f###### island, man. He got a f###### ranch.”

The veteran rapper added, “That’s inspiring… I got nothing but love for J. Prince and his family.”

Slim Thug also clarified that while he never signed with J. Prince, he once hoped to follow in his footsteps.

“He offered. I wanted to be the new J. Prince,” he said. “But no, that’s not who got my jewelry back.”

He also took a moment to call out those using his name and the situation to chase views.

Slim Thug’s Houston penthouse was burglarized on April 7 while he was in San Antonio watching the University of Houston Cougars play in the NCAA championship. 

According to Houston police, the suspects broke in between 3:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., making off with jewelry, cash and other valuables.

The rapper said he has surveillance footage of the suspects, describing them as four “Black dudes.”

As of now, no arrests have been made. The Houston Police Department is still investigating.

Damon Dash Continues To ignore Court Orders, Now It Could Cost Him

By: Nolan StrongCategory: News

Damon Dash is once again under legal pressure in New York as a federal judge considers sanctions after Dash and his company Poppington LLC failed to comply with court orders tied to a long-running financial dispute with filmmaker Josh Webber.

The latest development comes after Dash ignored discovery requests related to his assets, including film rights and company records, which plaintiffs say are necessary to collect on a judgment exceeding $800,000.

The court has now ordered Dash to respond by April 28, 2025, or face potential penalties for violating court directives.

According to court filings, Dash and Poppington LLC “failed to respond to discovery requests,” prompting Webber’s legal team to request the sale and turnover of documents tied to Dash’s business interests and intellectual property.

The goal is to identify and liquidate assets that could help satisfy the outstanding judgment which has ballooned and over $4 million.

This legal clash stems from a 2022 ruling where Dash was ordered to pay Webber and Muddy Water Pictures after falsely claiming ownership of the film Dear Frank.

The situation escalated in 2024 when Damon Dash made public accusations against Webber on the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast, which Webber claims cost him a $4 million film deal.

That led to a defamation suit and in March 2025, a $4 million default judgment after Dash failed to participate in court-mandated mediation or submit required documents.

With Dash’s one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records already auctioned off in December 2024—and still leaving over $823,000 unpaid—creditors have turned their attention to his film catalog.

Among the titles being targeted is State Property, the 2002 crime drama Damon Dash produced and distributed through his company.

Court documents show Webber’s legal team is seeking ownership records for Poppington LLC and its film copyrights.

If Damon Dash fails to cooperate, the court may authorize the seizure and auction of his film assets to help cover the debt.

The judge’s order requires Dash to file a letter by April 28 explaining why he should not be sanctioned for ignoring the court’s prior instructions.

Lil Durk Gets Another Shot A Freedom With Judge’s Ruling

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Lil Durk scored a courtroom win Wednesday in Los Angeles as a federal judge agreed to revisit his detention status in a high-profile murder-for-hire case tied to the 2022 killing of a rival rapper’s cousin.

Judge Patricia Donahue approved a request for a hearing to reconsider the conditions of the Hip-Hop artist’s release, setting the date for May 8, 2025, at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Durk has been behind bars since his October 2024 arrest on federal charges alleging he financed a deadly ambush targeting Saviay’a “Lul Pabb” Robinson, the cousin of rapper Quando Rondo.

Prosecutors claim the hit was retaliation for the 2020 murder of King Von, a close associate of Durk.

His attorneys argue the government leaned on misleading evidence to justify his detention, including lyrics from a song recorded months before the shooting and fan-made videos that were never produced or approved by Durk or his label.

The track in question, “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy” by Babyface Ray featuring Lil Durk, was recorded approximately seven months before the August 2022 shooting, according to an affidavit from the song’s producer.

Prosecutors say the lyrics reference the killing and include audio from Quando Rondo’s reaction. But Durk’s legal team insists the video was created by unaffiliated social media users and posted by accounts like @otf_edit and @mymixtapez.

Durk’s legal team is now offering a revised bond package in hopes of securing his release: $900,000 in real estate equity, $1 million in cash from Alamo Records, $150,000 from a business associate, 24/7 private security, electronic monitoring and strict supervision.

They argue the new proposal eliminates any risk to the public or flight concerns.

Durk was previously denied bail in December 2024 after a judge ruled that “there is no condition or combination of conditions that will reasonably assure the safety of the community,” citing his alleged influence over others involved in violent activity.

Prosecutors also claimed Durk posed a flight risk, pointing to international travel plans he made following the arrests of his co-defendants.

The rapper remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles and faces multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death and using a machine gun during a violent crime. If convicted, he could face life in prison or the death penalty.

Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Boosie Badazz Says He Competing With Nick Cannon & Elon Musk After Having Ninth Child; Wants Three More

By: London JennnCategory: News

Boosie Badazz didn’t wait long to announce his next move—just days after welcoming his ninth child, the rapper told his mother he’s already planning three more.

“You see how beautiful that damn baby is,” he told her. “I’m going right back in, momma.”

Earlier this week, the Baton Rouge rapper welcomed a daughter named Sevyn with his fiancée Rajel Nelson, marking his first child with her and his ninth overall. But if Boosie has his way, that number is far from final.

“I’mma give you three more grandchildren,” he told his mother, who quickly pushed back with, “Oh no, you not.” 

Boosie doubled down without hesitation: “Oh yes, I am,” he said. “I’m slinging this dick.”

The 41-year-old artist seemed energized by fatherhood, proudly reflecting on his growing family. “Nine healthy children, bro,” he said. “Some people don’t even have one healthy child.”

Boosie then name-dropped two of the most prolific celebrity dads in pop culture. “Elon Musk, Nick Cannon, I’m on y’all ass. I’m going right back in that oven.”

And in a moment that was either a joke or a serious overshare, he added, “I’m taking the stitches out myself.”

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Sevyn joins a long list of siblings: Ivy Ray, Lyric Beyonce, Toriana, Iviona, Michael Jordan, Tarlaysia, Torrance, and Laira. The nine children come from seven different mothers, with Sevyn being his first with Nelson.

Boosie Badazz didn’t shy away from his plans for baby number 10 either. 

“I ain’t tripping I’ma to put another one in her right after that,” he said previously. “Other people wait six weeks; I don’t wait six days. I ain’t waiting six days. I’m gone get that boy.”

Chris Brown Blasted By SuperFan In Lawsuit Over Alleged Online Smear Campaign

By: London JennnCategory: News

Chris Brown is facing a lawsuit in Los Angeles after a woman accused him of publicly humiliating her by reposting a manipulated video of her with ominous music and a mugshot from a wrongful arrest.

Angela Reliford, who uses the Instagram handle chrisbrownzwife777, filed the complaint alleging invasion of privacy and false light, per In Touch.

According to the lawsuit, Chris Brown shared a heavily edited video of her last July that included what she described as “ominous, ‘devil’ music” and “false captions suggesting that [Reliford] had intended harm to Chris and his dancers.”

The video, which Reliford claims was altered from its original form, features her speaking about an incident involving one of Brown’s backup dancers.

She says in the footage, “Man, wait til I get my money right. If I gotta join a gang, if I gotta do some mob s### I don’t care.”

She also makes disturbing comments about committing violence, including, “Where can I legally kill? Because I’m coming for you. As soon as I can. Might be twenty years from now.”

“I’m not tryna be mean at all,” Chris Brown captioned his since-deleted post. “But this s### is scary!”

Reliford says Brown reposted the video last July to his massive social media audience “without verifying its authenticity,” which she claims led to “substantial reputation harm, public ridicule, and emotional distress.”

She also says she received threats and harassment after the video went live.

The lawsuit accuses Brown of acting with “reckless disregard for the truth” by amplifying the video to his millions of followers and portraying her as “dangerous and unstable.”

Reliford Claimed She Tried To Serve Chris Brown With Lawsuit For Months

Reliford has been vocal about her grievances with Brown since January when she accused him on Instagram of launching a smear campaign. She later claimed she had been trying to serve him with legal papers since January 21.

However, she seemingly changed course in April, alleging Brown had been leaving “breadcrumbs” online, which she interpreted as subtle messages directed at her.

“I saw the signs. The synchronicities. The winks,” Reliford wrote. The girls in your videos dressed like me, standing in the same spots I stood, wearing what I wore. The timing was too specific to be coincidence. It felt like you were showing love in your own way.”

She added, “I’m not chasing you. I’m just trying to understand what happened. Because whatever this was… it changed everything.”

As of now, Brown has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.

Diddy’s All Grey & Losing Weight Like Crazy In Jail, According To Reports

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

Diddy is transforming. This alleged transformation behind bars has everybody talking. Those who care are whispering. I won’t say everything they are saying because it skews very negatively. But Diddy reemerged in court last week, and we can blame this rumor on a courtroom sketch artist.

Diddy requested a delay in his upcoming sex trafficking trial, but he was denied. The image of him suggests he’s not able to take care of himself anymore. First of all, he does not have hair dye so his whole head is grey, Secondly, they may not have barbers there or he does not want to get his hair cut. One report used the word “unkempt” to describe the Bad Boy. The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn is aging him crazy.

READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Granted Access To Draft Copies Of Cassie’s Memoir

Lastly, there is the purported weight loss. Again, this is all based on a court sketch. We know those things are suspect, but they do give us insight. That’s why they are there. We should note that his team hasn’t made any public statement regarding his health or condition. I suppose we can assume he is ok. But, inquiring minds do want to know.

One thing we know is that he has some fight in him. He successfully got access to early drafts of ex-girlfriend Cassie’s yet-to-be-released memoir. I am shocked this is still on the way. I would imagine it will drop after he is convicted. If Diddy comes home, watch out! By the way, Cassie and her team tried to block this move, but the judge saw it differently. Now Diddy has all her “all draft memoirs, autobiographies, narratives, diaries, journals or notes.” That is a lot, but they do not have to give him private diaries, emails, and bank records.

Diddy’s team says they offered Diddy the option to buy her book for $30 million to keep it under wraps. What do you think about this? Let me know!

-illseed out!

Kanye West Claims The Devil Is Targeting Drake Over Spotify Charts

By: London JennnCategory: News

Kanye West unleashed a chaotic stream of posts after Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” bumped Drake’s “NOKIA” from the top of U.S. Spotify, accusing supernatural forces of meddling in the charts and reigniting his long-running grudge against fellow rappers.

“It’s love and hate for Drake but man this not real man Luther is not dethroning Nokia,” West wrote. “They really coming for Drizzy huh.

He continued, “I heard the devil asks God for permission before teaching sinners they lesson,” adding “Seems like the Devil is has been given free reign to go after Drake.”

The post quickly spiraled into a broader rant, with West dissing Kendrick Lamar and Tyler The Creator, calling them “the two most overrated so called artist” and claiming Lamar “can not rap.”

Despite the harsh words, West briefly shifted gears to praise Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, even as he continued to assert his dominance over Lamar.

“Man Top Dawg has always been such a good dude great energy and it fell upon my heart to bring this up amidst all of my Kendrick slander,” West wrote. “And it’s love to Kendrick and all his people Kendrick could have sent that Donda verse in though when I needed him.”

He added, “Kendrick or nobody could beat me at nothing.”

The posts didn’t stop there. West jumped into a thread from Drink Champs asking who the best rapper is bar for bar. When one user listed Eminem alongside Kendrick and J. Cole, West responded, “J COLE AND KENDRICK CANT TOUCH THE WHITE BOY.”

He also reposted other replies that named himself, Eminem and CyHi the Prynce as top-tier lyricists.

Protests Erupt Over Young Buck’s Detention—Sheriff Reacts

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

A protest erupted in front of the prison housing rapper Young Buck, who is serving 30 days in a Sumner County jail after repeatedly skipping mandatory bond supervision meetings tied to pending criminal charges.

The rapper taken into custody on April 7 after a judge found him in contempt of court.

Buck had failed to comply with the terms of his bond, which included twice-monthly check-ins and GPS monitoring, according to court records related to his ongoing domestic assault and weapons possession cases.

Young Buck’s bond was revoked due to the violations, land the court will determine a new bond amount after he completes his 30-day sentence.

On Wednesday (April 23) a group of demonstrators gathered outside the Sumner County Courthouse, accusing local authorities of corruption and calling for systemic reform.

One protester told WKRN Channel 2 they hoped the movement would “weed out corrupt police, judges, and District Attorneys.

The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office addressed the protest in a statement shared with WKRN Channel 2, emphasizing its support for peaceful demonstrations.

“We thank the demonstrators for their cooperation and for expressing their views in a lawful and respectful manner. Our office remains committed to ensuring public safety while safeguarding the constitutional rights of every citizen,” said Sheriff Eric Craddock.

Young Buck has faced multiple legal issues in recent years, including arrests in 2020 for domestic assault, vandalism and illegal firearm possession. In 2022, he was arrested again for allegedly damaging his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle.

His trial on charges of domestic assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is set for July 24.

Cam’ron Defends Shannon Sharpe—Calls $50 Million Rape Lawsuit “Shakedown”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Cam’ron didn’t hold back while defending Shannon Sharpe in the wake of a $50 million rape lawsuit, calling the case a “shakedown” and casting doubt on the accuser’s credibility and intentions.

The Harlem rapper addressed the suit on his “It Is What It Is” podcast Wednesday (April 23).

“I been out here shaking and juggling these b###### since 20 years old,” he began. “I know when a b#### trying to bait me in the text message to say some dumb s###.”

The lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, accuses the former NFL star and current sports commentator of raping her multiple times in October 2024 and January 2025 during what she described as a “rocky consensual relationship” that became “controlling” and “abusive.”

She is seeking $50 million in damages for “pain, suffering, emotional distress, and humiliation” and claims Sharpe shared non-consensual recordings with others.

Cam’ron questioned the logic behind the accuser’s actions, asking, “If somebody’s being abusive to you in one state, why would you move to the next state with the same n#### that’s abusing you?”

He also took aim at the age difference between Sharpe, 56, and the accuser, 20. “Unc, you gotta know what’s going on…” he joked, suggesting Sharpe should have been more cautious.

Sharpe has denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a “shakedown” in an Instagram video and promising to “defend myself… this isn’t right.” His attorney, Lenny J. Davis, released explicit text messages that he says show “consensual role-playing” and called the case a “blatant and cynical attempt to extort millions.”

Cam’ron Questions Shannon Sharpe Accuser Seeking $50M

Cam’ron echoed that sentiment: “When you sue for $50, you don’t really want $50. You go for the high number so you can settle out for what you really want.”

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Sharpe’s legal team reportedly offered a $10 million settlement, which the accuser declined.

Cam’ron acknowledged that part didn’t sit well with him. “That didn’t look good,” he said, but added, “I hope that Disney does keep him. I’m rooting for him because I do believe this is a shakedown.”

He concluded by referencing the audio recording and text messages released by Doe’s legal team: “But when you start getting the video evidence and audio evidence and text messages and this that and the third, that’s crazy.”

Sharpe plans to countersue Jane Doe and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, for defamation, accusing them of spreading “lies and distortions.”

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Michelle Obama Reveals Her Love For “Love & Hip Hop” & Momma Dee

By: London JennnCategory: News

Michelle Obama dropped a pop culture gem during a recent episode of her podcast when she revealed she’s a devoted viewer of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and a fan of the show’s outspoken matriarch, Momma Dee.

The former First Lady was chatting with actress Taraji P. Henson on the “IMO” podcast, which she co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson when the conversation turned to reality television.

Obama asked Henson to name her favorite unscripted series. Henson didn’t hesitate, saying she watches “a little bit of all of them” but singled out Love & Hip Hop as her top pick.

Obama lit up and admitted she’s right there with her. “Because I know everybody knows a Momma Dee,” Henson said, to which Obama replied, “They sure do,” adding, “You’d have to be lying” to say otherwise.”

Obama also shared how reality TV helps her unwind. “I told my husband, I was like, ‘You watch golf, I watch unscripted,’” she explained. “It brings me, I don’t know, it just settles me down.”

Henson chimed in with a nod to cultural connection, saying the “Blackness in us” connects with the “call and response,” referring to how they both yell at the screen during wild moments.

The clip quickly made the rounds online, with Momma Dee’s name trending as viewers imagined how she’d react to the unexpected shoutout from two of the most recognizable women in entertainment and politics.

Momma Dee, never one to miss a moment, reposted the clip on Instagram.

“For me and my son @reallilscrappy to be recognized by two incredible Women is unexplainable!” she wrote. “Thank you to the former First Lady of the United States @michelleobama & the amazing @tarajiphenson! Much Love from the Palace to you!”

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Ari Lennox Quietly Leaves Dreamville Six Months After Slamming Label In Scathing Rant

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ari Lennox has parted ways with Dreamville Records after nearly 10 years and will now release music exclusively through Interscope, as reported by TMZ.

The R&B singer gave her final performance as a Dreamville artist at J. Cole’s final Dreamville Festival in April, where she publicly expressed appreciation for the label that helped launch her career.

“Thank you for making my dreams a reality,” she said on stage.

Her departure comes six months after publicly calling out Dreamville and Interscope in a heated Instagram Story post in October 2024.

“Interscope and Dreamville have been playing with me all month and I’m so exhausted,” she wrote. “I’m so tired of people treating me like they’re sorry for me and like I’m the face of mental health. I’m ok and I’ve never been happier. What I don’t like is being signed and lied to and manipulated. Not one person at those labels ever knew how to market or protect me. Y’all don’t know the half. Constant let down and neglect. This industry stuff will never be for me.”

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Lennox followed up with a heartfelt video where she directly called on her label to release her.

“It’s not okay so I just want to be released and it’s just that simple,” she explained. “This was my final straw. I have communicated effectively and no one cares, so we’re here, in toxic-ass social media world.”

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Despite the public frustration, sources close to the situation told TMZ Hip-Hop the split was “friendly and drama-free,” with “no bad blood” between Lennox and the Dreamville team.

Lennox signed with Dreamville in 2015 and rose to prominence with her 2019 debut album Shea Butter Baby.

She released her latest single, “Soft Girl Era,” under Interscope, prompting some confusion online. Some listeners initially blamed Dreamville for the track’s direction before realizing it was an Interscope release.

Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2025 American Music Awards Nods – At Drake’s Expense

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Kendrick Lamar stormed the 2025 American Music Awards nominations with 10 nods including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Not Like Us” solidifying his reign over this year’s awards season.

The 37-year-old Hip-Hop heavyweight is up for major honors including Album of the Year and Favorite Hip-Hop Album for GNX, Favorite Music Video for “Not Like Us” and Collaboration of the Year for “Luther” with SZA.

He also landed three separate entries in the Favorite Hip-Hop Song category with “Not Like Us,” “Luther” and “Like That,” his collaboration with Metro Boomin.

If Kendrick Lamar wins in all eight categories where he’s eligible to take home a trophy, he’ll tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most American Music Awards won in a single year.

This year has already been stacked for Kendrick Lamar.

In February, he led the Grammy Awards with five wins and delivered a high-profile performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Trailing closely behind is Post Malone with eight nominations, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Male Country Artist and Album of the Year for F-1 Trillion.

Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey each earned seven nominations, while Taylor Swift—who holds the all-time AMA record with 40 wins—scored six nods this year.

Other notable nominees include Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, SZA and Sabrina Carpenter.

The 2025 American Music Awards will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez and are set to take place May 26 in Las Vegas.

Snoop Dogg Inks Massive Deal With NBCUniversal

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Snoop Dogg secured a sweeping multi-year deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner after years of steady collaboration and creative investment across television, film and live entertainment.

The partnership cements Snoop’s growing influence within the entertainment giant, with projects spanning scripted content, sports programming and streaming.

The agreement also gives NBCUniversal first-look rights to film and TV concepts from Death Row Pictures, which will now operate out of Universal Studios.

“Not everyone has the courage and vision to see what Death Row Pictures can bring to the table, but Donna and the NBCUniversal team have always understood, which is why I am proud to call NBCUniversal my new home. The Dogg has officially moved into the neighborhood, ya dig?” Snoop Dogg said.

One of the first major projects under the deal is a feature-length biopic chronicling Snoop’s rise from Long Beach to global Hip-Hop icon.

The biopic aims to deliver an honest portrayal of Snoop’s life and legacy, with Universal Pictures banking on its track record of successful music-centered films like Straight Outta Compton and 8 Mile.

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The film is being developed by Universal Pictures and will be written by Joe Robert Cole, known for his work on Black Panther and directed by Allen Hughes, who co-directed Menace II Society.

The biopic marks the first full-length feature from Death Row Pictures since Snoop acquired Death Row Records in 2022.

Snoop, along with producer Brian Grazer and Death Row Pictures President Sara Ramaker, will produce the film.

Casting is still underway, with a focus on finding a fresh face to play the rapper.

Snoop’s relationship with NBCUniversal has grown steadily over time.

He’s set to return as a coach on Season 28 of NBC’s The Voice this fall and previously appeared in Olympic coverage for NBC and Peacock.

His reality series Snoop Fatherhood: Cori Wayne’s Story also aired on E!, another NBCUniversal property.

The collaboration extends beyond traditional entertainment, with cross-portfolio projects in development across sports and streaming platforms.

Production on the Snoop Dogg biopic begins in early 2025.

Meek Mill Promises New Music While Challenging Industry Model & Criticizing Impact Of Viral Trends

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Meek Mill has laid out his plans to release new music while also providing insight into his thought process when it comes to the business model of the music industry.

On Wednesday (April 23), the Philadelphia lyricist shared a string of tweets in which he revealed he was nearing the end of his distribution deal and in search of a new partnership. Meek also made a promise to drop a project before the end of the upcoming summer season.

“Looking for a new distributer for my music,” Meek Mill wrote in part “Holler at me I have one song left with my distribution company and a whole project to release . Before summer … holler directly and me and my team!!!! I’m dropping before the summer no matter what!”

In another tweet, he criticized the current landscape of the music industry while also issuing a warning to artists apart of the genre of rap music.

“The problem is most of the major label artists not gonna be able to survive if certain artist consistently drop!!!” he wrote. “They programming trash music saying the game failing.”

Meek attempted to utilize his recent collaboration with R&B artist Fridayy as an example of talent and hard work culminating in organic success, rather than manufactured metrics.

“Like that Fridayy song, I have 10 songs with him like that,” he said in part. “It worked because it’s authentic talent from both ends! It’s simple math … that’s crack ima show you at the roots fest in Philly mass people crying! D&N intro great song but my flow a hunnit times better!”

He then turned his focus to placing part of the blame on the advancement of technology, seemingly alluding to algorithmic tech integrated within social media and DSP platforms of spreading “propoganda” and compromising artists..

“Yall letting tech and propaganda campaigns to hurt artist brands, all of it is defamation of character,” he said in part. “All those pages yall see posting about hip hop has cause confusing of fans and the way the see certain artist!”

In a bizarre twist, Meek appeared to allege his recent viral video created to the trending audio of Yung L.A.’s 2010s era hit “Ain’t I” was working against him, despite boosting his TikTok visibility.

“I posted this video on purpose just being black and goofy,” he wrote. “Now look at the numbers of the other videos #TikTok. Compared to when I’m rapping! The goofy video 2M the rapper video 14k.”

In a follow-up tweet, Meek concluded creative control is his primary concern.

“All my projects done and we have our vision,” he said. “Looking for companies that believe in the “meek mill rap Brand” with the technology to get my music across the world when it drops! I don’t care if its a text notification

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Rhymefest Claims Eminem Called Him “N-Word” During ’90s Rap Battle

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Veteran Chicago MC Rhymefest has added his voice to the discourse surrounding Eminem’s alleged racist past, echoing criticism made by Benzino in a recent interview.

During a revealing appearance on the It’s Just My Opinion Podcast, Rhymefest recounted a moment from his early battle rap days that he says opened his eyes to race and artistry in Hip-Hop. According to the former Kanye West collaborator, he and Eminem were at odds in the ’90s after he says Em hurled a racial threat at him.

When asked if he and Eminem ever went face-to-face in a rap battle, Rhymfest replied, “Battled Eminem in ’98 at this competition called Scribble Jam. It was the biggest battle in the Midwest and one of the biggest rap battles in the country.”

According to Rhymefest, that was the first time he’d ever been called a racial slur by a white man.

“He said, ‘I’ll let my razor split you till they have to staple stitch you/This n#### took my facial tissue turned it to a racial issue.’ And you couldn’t even be mad.”

Reflecting on that moment, Rhymefest explained how it forced him to think differently about the impact of racism in entertainment.

“I realized something about racism that day,” he said. “It’s why ‘Family Guy’ works. It’s only good when it’s funny. It only is non-offensive when it’s dope.”

He admitted Eminem’s skills were so sharp, the crowd let the bar slide.

“Had you said that s### and it not been dope, it would have been a problem,” he said. “But you so cold and courageous, man, that you did it and got away with it.”

Still, Rhymefest emphasized that talent alone shouldn’t shield someone from accountability.

“I had to dig deep and be like, it can’t just be you’re a white guy rapping,” he said. “You gotta dig deep and be like, what is it about the person?”

In his view, the encounter ended with him winning the battle but Eminem winning the war.

Rhymefest’s recollection arrives on the heels of fresh remarks by Benzino, who reignited public scrutiny over Eminem’s early lyrics and the industry’s alleged efforts to cover them up. In a recent interview, Benzino accused music executives of deliberately concealing Shady’s racially offensive past to protect his career.

“Why is he so scared in 20-something years of his career to do interviews with Black media?” Benzino asked. “He’ll expose himself.”

Benzino pointed to the controversial early recordings that resurfaced years ago, asserting that Eminem received a level of protection that Black artists are rarely afforded. He recalled how the label claimed Eminem was just 16 and in a relationship with a Black girl when he made the remarks—though Benzino says the rapper was actually 21.

Benzino claimed executives, including Jimmy Iovine, held closed-door meetings to manage the backlash.

“They got in a room and said, ‘We have to fix this,’” he said, describing a calculated attempt to control the narrative. Benzino argued this defense was crafted to soften the blow and paint Eminem as a misguided youth rather than a grown man making racist statements.