Sean “Diddy” Combs wants his voice heard when he stands before a federal judge Friday (October 3) in Manhattan, asking the court to let him speak directly before learning his fate in a prostitution-related case that’s gripped the Hip-Hop world and beyond.
The 55-year-old mogul was convicted of two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution after an eight-week trial.
Though he was acquitted of the more severe racketeering and sex trafficking charges, prosecutors are urging Judge Arun Subramanian to hand down a sentence of 135 months—just over 11 years—arguing the crimes are serious enough to warrant a lengthy prison term.
“His crimes of conviction are serious and have warranted sentences over 10 years in multiple cases for defendants who, like Sean Combs, engaged in violence and put others in fear,” government attorneys wrote in a sentencing memo.
Diddy, who did not testify during the trial, now wants to address the court for the first time.
In a recent filing, his attorney, Teny Geragos, said, “The sentencing proceeding holds significant importance for Mr. Combs. He wishes to appear before the Court, address Your Honor, and allocute in the most dignified and respectful fashion possible.”
The judge has already denied Diddy’s motions for a new trial and acquittal. However, Subramanian did allow him to wear civilian clothes during sentencing instead of a prison uniform.
Cassie Ventura Submits Victim Impact Statement Ahead Of Diddy Sentencing
The trial included testimony from multiple women who described years of alleged abuse, coercion and trauma tied to Diddy’s actions. Cassie Ventura, his former partner of over a decade, submitted a detailed victim impact statement describing their relationship as “a horrific decade of my life stained by abuse, violence, forced sex, and degradation.”
Ventura also said she relocated her family out of New York due to fear of retaliation. “I am so scared that if he walks free, his first actions will be swift retribution towards me and others who spoke up about his abuse at trial,” she wrote.
Another woman, Diddy’s former assistant, identified only as Mia, also submitted a statement detailing long-term emotional trauma.
She asked the judge to “deliver a sentence that takes into account the ongoing danger my abuser poses to me, and to others.”
Diddy is now trying to prevent Mia from speaking at the sentencing, claiming her appearance could unfairly influence the judge’s decision.
The sentencing is scheduled for Friday in Manhattan federal court.
TikTok creator Taylor-Nicole Limas (@ladyaguilera2.0) has a story to tell, and she’s hoping that it saves lives.
“A little over 3 years ago, I almost died,” she says in the video with over 1.1 million views. “I went to a chiropractor I’d never seen before. He cracked my neck and tore my vertebral artery. For 2-3 days, I was experiencing symptoms.”
She continues, “The only reason why I made it to the ER is because when my mom was like 22, she saw a story on Dateline about a model who had vision issues after seeing a chiropractor. Because of that memory, I was able to get help in time.”
What Happened At the Chiropractor?
Limas goes on to explain that a woman reached out recently, saying that “her daughter had gone to a chiropractor and was experiencing the same symptoms [she] had. The only reason her daughter went to the emergency room was because her mom remembered my story. Sure enough, this young woman also suffered a vertebral artery dissection. Had she not heard my story, who knows if she would be here today?”
“Do not get your neck cracked by a chiropractor,” Limas urges. “I understand that chiropractors have done great things for many, many people. But if you ask any neurosurgeon, they’ll tell you that your vertebral arteries lead directly to your brain, and it’s simply not worth the risk.”
“Here’s what I tell people all the time: You’re more than welcome to go to a chiropractor. Just know that the consequences of getting your neck cracked by a chiropractor could be becoming paralyzed, having a stroke, or simply not being alive anymore.”
What Story Is Limas’ Mom Referencing?
While there is no specific Dateline episode detail similar to such a story, Limas’ mom is likely referring to the story of Katie May. According to an ABC News report, May, the Playboy model and social media influencer, passed away in February 2016 following a visit to a chiropractor’s office for a neck adjustment. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said the cause of death was vertebral artery dissection.
Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a condition where the inner lining of the vertebral artery tears, allowing blood to flow between the layers of the artery wall. More specifically, per the Cleveland Clinic, “Your vertebral artery runs along the back of your neck and supplies your brain and spine with oxygen-rich blood. A dissection forms when there’s a tear in one or more of its three tissue layers. It can affect blood flow, putting you at risk for life-threatening complications.”
There was much to say in the comments to Limas’ video.
Commenters Offer Opinions on Chiropractors
One said that her “neurologist made me sign an agreement before he took me on as patient that I would never go to a chiropractor as he sees two patients a year on average that have died from ruptured carotid arteries after going to a chiropractor.”
Another claimed a chiropractor caused completely different injuries, to the lower extremities: Not as bad as your story, but don’t let them pull your legs. I had a chiropractor tear my [meniscus in both knees.]”
“I saw two young females in their 20s with the exact same injuries (dissected vertebral arteries) from a chiropractor,” said a nurse. “One waited 3 hours before coming to the hospital and after going into surgery, she made a full recovery. The second waited overnight and came in with paralysis of her left side and blindness on her left. She went into surgery, but never recovered from the injuries.”
Aside from the anecdotes, there does not appear to be anything resembling certainty on causality with vertebral artery dissection and various complications, including strokes. Studies are available, but are limited. One “study of studies” says the risk is rare and depends on the practitioner. Cardiologists, per Women’s Health, say cervical manipulation is not worth the squeeze, no matter what.
The American Chiropractic Association’s view is unsteady, saying the “questions about a causal relationship between cervical manipulation and stroke are not completely settled.” But it ultimately writes that “scientific evidence from both population-based and biomechanical studies consistently suggests the relationship is most likely circumstantial and that vertebral artery damage from cervical manipulation is probably not biologically plausible in most circumstances.”
All Hip Hop reached out to Limas for additional comment.
Nicki Minaj ignited a fresh round of controversy on X by accusing Jay-Z of sabotaging her music, copying her husband’s style, and allegedly framing his rumored son in a personal vendetta.
On Wednesday night (October 1), the Queens rapper claimed the Roc Nation boss interfered with her 2018 track featuring The Weeknd from her Queen album, alleging he demanded the beat for Beyoncé and retaliated when she refused.
“Jay z got mad that I wouldn’t give him a beat that I had already began legal paperwork for,” Minaj posted. “The song I did with the WEEKND ON QUEEN. He said it’s Beyoncé beat & HOEBERSON just laid down & let them take it & then sue me for remaking a similar beat.”
The song in question, though never officially confirmed by Jay-Z or Beyoncé, appears to be a flashpoint in a long-simmering dispute between Minaj and the Carter empire.
Nicki Minaj Accuses JAY-Z & Beyoncé Of “Copying” Her & Kenneth Petty
She also alleged the power couple has been mimicking her and her husband, Kenneth Petty, for years.
“Once I saw the camel copying me & zoo poses I was like. URGeh,” she wrote. “Billionaires obsessed with my husband for YEARS. mad their chest looks like shriveled up ramen in the cup that been in the pantry for years. no matter how much Tae Bo they take they look like a prune.”
Minaj’s grievances didn’t stop at music. She also addressed Rymir Satterthwaite, the man who has publicly claimed to be Jay-Z’s biological son. Satterthwaite filed a paternity suit, later dropping the case.
“Dear Rymir, I’m sorry that camel framed you by putting things in your car, allegedly. I’m sorry he wanted u in prison the way he wants all his enemies,” she wrote. “He’s WEAK. ugly too, but…I guess when you have money invested into the private prison system… welp…idk. This is all alleged.”
Minaj also claimed Jay-Z had issues with another collaboration, this time with Nas, which she said led to a costly legal battle.
“Jayz so jealous of nas,” Minaj stated. “I was sued for hundreds of thousands over the song I did with nas. It never saw the light of day. CasiNO. your number is called.”
Their tensions reportedly stem from business dealings involving Tidal, the streaming platform co-founded by Jay-Z in 2015.
Minaj has previously accused him of interfering with her career and withholding payments. The latest spat reignited after Kendrick Lamar was selected for the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans—a move some interpreted as a slight toward Lil Wayne.
Minaj’s online tirade also extended to Cardi B, reigniting their longstanding feud, including brutal jabs involving their children.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj reignited their long-running rivalry this week, trading a barrage of personal accusations on social media, with Cardi leveling claims of mental illness, substance abuse and financial control by Minaj’s husband.
The Bronx rapper took to X on Tuesday (October 1), alleging Minaj has been struggling with serious mental health issues and drug dependency for nearly a decade.
“The truth is you BEEN diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar for almost 9 years,” Cardi alleged. “You also on heavy drugs COCAINE..PERCS.. AND XANAX!!!”
Cardi didn’t stop there. She also took aim at Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, claiming he holds the reins when it comes to the rapper’s finances. “You don’t listen to nobody around you,” she wrote. “The only person that have the power is Kenneth Petty… but you know what happens wit that Amex when you sedated.”
Minaj fired back with venom, attacking Cardi’s looks and marriage.
“Your husband said he NEVER LIKED YOU,” Minaj wrote. “Your p#### on YUCK. HUBBY told PEE YEARS ago how UGLY you look always swollen & botched in the face from surgery.”
The latest round of insults comes after Cardi dropped her new album, Am I The Drama?, on September 19.
Tensions escalated when Minaj publicly questioned the album’s sales, setting off a chain reaction of insults and deeply personal digs.
The feud quickly veered into dangerous territory as both rappers dragged each other’s children into the mess.
Cardi B warned Nicki Minaj to “stop playing with my kid,” while Minaj retaliated by making crude remarks about Cardi’s daughter.
Their feud dates back years, with one of its most infamous moments happening in 2018 when Cardi reportedly tried to confront Minaj at a New York Fashion Week event. Video from the scene showed Cardi hurling a shoe in Minaj’s direction.
A video with over 700,000 views features a TikToker named Susan (@su.sann), whose partner purchased a Blackstone griddle cooking station with propane fuel, regularly priced at $297, for just $50. People are curious how this was possible.
The 16-second clip shows the digital receipt for a Blackstone 4-Burner 36″ Griddle Cooking Station with Hard Cover from Walmart on Sep. 15. It’s locked in and already on the way to her home. In fact, there is a follow-up video of her receiving the griddle, as well as another showing the accessory kit for the griddle, which she purchased from Amazon. As of this writing, the griddle station is priced between $297 and $344.
Philadelphia Walmart Shopper Buys $50 Blackstone
In the comments for the original video, most said they did not see the griddle being sold for anything other than the regular price. Said one antsy gentleman, “Need that now!!!!”
One claimed, “Nope it’s a glitch and they will now charge u the full price.” A person replied, “Nope. I got one too. Except for $150 in my area. Not a glitch. It’s their annual clearance markdowns. Target has one going on right now too except it’s only in store.”
A few others quoted the $150 price point, and one claimed to see it for $50. The interesting nugget from the digital receipt, though, is the “$247.00 from savings.” This could indicate an incredibly fortunate reduction, but it could also suggest that a savings mechanism is being used. One person noted this possibility: “She has a $247 credit.”
But her caption says, “We love a good sale, Walmart!”
Walmart’s In-Store Pricing System
What’s also important to note are regional considerations. As one commenter astutely noted, “This is usually by areas. In [Georgia], they’re low right now because they’re getting ready for winter.”
“We’re committed to meeting our customers’ shopping needs wherever they shop with us and understand in-store pricing can differ due to regional operating costs, extensive supplier networks, strict regulatory compliance, and competition,” a Walmart spokesperson said to Business Insider, in a story where the writer compared East Coast and Midwest pricing for other items earlier this year.
Basically, Walmart uses technology to analyze our shopping habits. Walmart will price items in a way it believes is appropriate to drive sales, per region, or even according to metro area. This means you could see interesting sales and discounts at seemingly random times.
Allhiphop.com has reached out to Susan (@su.sann) for comment.
Nicki Minaj called out major brands and issued a three-day ultimatum to sever ties with Cardi B as their long-running feud reignited this week across social media platforms.
The Queens rapper took to X on Wednesday (October 1), urging her loyal Barbz to boycott any business linked to Cardi.
“We will boycott every company attached to her. Just like we did with BET. every company that enabled her disgusting remarks about children & other marginalized groups FOR YEARS,” Minaj wrote. “You have 3 days to cut ties. That is it. That is all. Enjoy your day. We have the receipts.”
She followed up with a pointed question: “Is Walmart & DoorDash ok with Barney b saying she’d get a transgender to rape her man? Drugged men? Dissing children for years? Wishing death?”
Minaj also referenced past corporate decisions involving controversial artists. “Reebok canned rick Ross fat sloppy ass for less. Didn’t they? Oh ok. Let’s see.”
The boycott demand comes amid a fresh wave of insults between the two rappers that began Monday.
Minaj mocked Cardi’s album pricing and took jabs at her lyrics, referring to her as “Barney B.” Cardi fired back with personal digs, including accusations about Minaj’s alleged drug use and its impact on her family.
The back-and-forth quickly turned personal. Minaj wrote, “Kulture vulture you ugly too,” referencing Cardi’s daughter. Cardi responded with, “Your son nonverbal cuz you f##### him up wit them drugs.”
Their animosity dates back to 2018, when the feud turned physical at a New York Fashion Week event where Cardi B allegedly threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj.
23 Brazy admitted guilt Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old boy during a dispute in Franklin, Virginia, bringing a months-long manhunt to a close.
The rapper, born Tashawnda Drayton, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Southampton County Circuit Court for the August 2023 killing of La’Marj Holden.
The child died after being hit by gunfire when an argument involving 23 Brazy turned deadly on Artis Street.
According to Franklin police, the confrontation unfolded on August 9, 2023, when 23-year-old Brazy and three others arrived at a home in the 300 block of Artis Street.
After the shooting, she disappeared, evading law enforcement for nearly 10 months. U.S. Marshals located her in June 2024 at Brookside Square Apartments in Boykins, roughly 20 miles away.
Investigators said a family member had been sheltering her during the search.
Initially charged with first-degree murder, 23 Brazy accepted a plea deal for the lesser charge of second-degree murder. Court documents show she also faced charges of aggravated malicious wounding, attempted first-degree murder and several firearms violations.
During a March court appearance, her defense attorney requested a mental health evaluation. That assessment was completed and factored into the plea agreement.
The killing of La’Marj rattled the Franklin community. Local leaders called for accountability and stressed the urgency of addressing gun violence that endangers children.
23 Brazy is scheduled to be sentenced in December. Second-degree murder in Virginia carries a possible prison term of five to 40 years.
50 Cent relived the harrowing 2000 shooting that nearly ended his life and reshaped his future during a revealing sit-down on Fox & Friends, tying the life-altering moment to the creation of his multi-platinum debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
The Queens-born rapper was just 25 when he was shot nine times outside his grandmother’s home in South Jamaica.
The ambush left him with bullet wounds in his legs, hands and face, and forced him into months of recovery. The violent attack also cost him his record deal.
“It shifted my concept,” 50 Cent said on the morning show on Tuesday. “My first album concept was Power of a Dolla_r, and then I went to _Get Rich or Die Tryin’, the stakes just got higher.”
After the shooting, Fif found himself abandoned by the industry and forced to rebuild from scratch.
“You look, and you go, well, what am I going to do?” he said. “The record company’s not answering the phone anymore. Everything’s changing. And then it’s like, you got to figure out how to do it on your own.”
That adversity became the fuel behind Get Rich or Die Tryin’, released in 2003. The album’s standout track, “Many Men (Wish Death on Me),” directly references the shooting and became an anthem of survival and defiance.
50 Cent’s resilience didn’t begin with that attack. He lost his mother in a fire when he was just eight years old, a tragedy that left him to navigate a rough upbringing in one of New York’s toughest neighborhoods. His early years were marked by street life and drug dealing before he pivoted to music.
Now, 50 Cent has expanded far beyond rap. He’s the host of “50 Ways to Catch a Killer” with 50 Cent, a true-crime series streaming on Fox Nation_,_ where he delves into unsolved cases alongside a team of investigators.
“I had a team of people help me curate it, and what I do is try to solve things before they solve it on television,” he said.
The rapper-turned-mogul also offered motivation for anyone facing setbacks.
“There are no excuses. There’s no situation that they’ll go through, or that they can’t go through, and still be successful,” he said.
50 teased more projects ahead, including a possible second season of his show and a role in a new Street Fighter film. But he’s not trying to reinvent himself.
“I don’t want to be someone new,” he said. “I just want to be a better version of who I am.”
The shooting, widely believed to be linked to his past street dealings, happened as 50 Cent was trying to leave that life behind and focus on music. That brush with death became the defining moment of his transformation.
The final two episodes of 50 Ways to Catch a Killer with 50 Cent are available now on Fox Nation.
NBA YoungBoy and a Kansas City concert unraveled into chaos when a 66-year-old arena staffer was violently attacked by a teenager, now facing felony charges.
The incident occurred on September 21 at the T-Mobile Center, where NBA Youngboy was performing. A viral video captured the moment the teen shoved longtime employee Thomas Schlage to the ground and punched him repeatedly.
Schlage said the teen’s rage was overwhelming.
“I mean, it is serious; I went down and had blows to my head. Just getting him off, getting him off of me … because he was so enraged, so we were just, in essence, trying to protect the fans,” he told Kansas City’s Fox4
The teen also allegedly struck a security guard while being escorted from the venue. The 16th Judicial Circuit’s Juvenile Office in Jackson County has charged the unnamed minor with one felony count of assault and one misdemeanor count.
Due to the suspect’s age, his identity has not been disclosed.
Local pastor Robert McDaniel, who recorded the altercation, said it began over a seating dispute. “He was asked to move to another place, because his ticket wasn’t where he was sitting,” McDaniel said. “And immediately he just completely lost it.”
Despite the trauma, Schlage expressed a balanced reaction to the charges. “Accountability is important,” he said, but added, “it was kind of sad things got to this point. Restraint, cooperation, and respect are important lessons to learn.”
The T-Mobile Center has not issued a statement about any updates to its security policies following the incident.
Jimmy Fallon is steering clear of political landmines on The Tonight Show following Jimmy Kimmel‘s temporary removal from the airwaves after remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Fallon made it clear he has no plans to shift gears into political commentary.
“Our show has never really been that political, you know,” Fallon said. “We hit both sides equally, and we try to make everybody laugh, and that’s really the way our show works.”
Kimmel’s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was pulled by ABC on September 17 after his controversial comments about President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk drew scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission. He returned to the air six days later. Fallon, meanwhile, used his own monologue on September 18 to poke fun at the confusion surrounding the situation.
“Well guys, the big story is that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), leaving everyone thinking WTF? What’s going on?” Fallon said. “This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, ‘I’m sorry they cancelled your show.’ And I go, ‘That’s not me!’ That’s Jimmy Kimmel!’”
Fallon also praised Kimmel directly, calling him “a decent, funny and loving guy,” and added, “And I hope he comes back.”
While Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension stirred debate around free speech and network boundaries, Fallon is doubling down on his long-standing approach—keeping things light and steering clear of controversy.
“Our monologues are kind of the same that we’ve been doing since Johnny Carson was hosting The Tonight Show,” Fallon said. “So really, I just keep my head down and make sure the jokes are funny.”
He credited his writing staff for helping maintain that tone. “We’re just trying to make the best show we possibly can and entertain everybody,” he said. “We have a lot of clever, smart writers.”
Baby rolled into Harlem and the streets responded with energy only New York can provide. The Cash Money co-founder, aka “The General,” linked up with Dee of Ruff Ryders for a candid conversation that turned the block into a block party.
Dee, along with his brother Waah and the Dean family, launched Ruff Ryders Entertainment, the powerhouse that elevated DMX to global stardom. Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, Cash Money and Ruff Ryders shared more than a few hit records—they shared respect. Both labels represented different corners of Hip-Hop’s rise yet their movements often intersected, blending Southern swagger with East Coast toughness. You know the songs.
On social media, Harlem buzzed as clips surfaced of Baby’s arrival. Crowds packed the block, ready to show love to the mogul who built an empire from the ground up. Most were kept at bay by security. Jim Jones was one of the most visible faces in the crowd, snapping selfies and dapping up Baby in a show of brotherhood that resonated across timelines. If you look, Scar Lip was there as well. I’m pretty sure she is managed by Double R.
The conversation itself happened outdoors, in the middle of Harlem life. Horns blared and pedestrians passed by while two industry legends sat down on crates reminiscing like old neighbors. This is the definition of raw. I can’t wait to see this.
No full transcript of the sit-down has dropped yet, but I think it will be a cool exchange. The sight of Baby and Dee embracing each other’s legacies is dope.
Some say Harlem is a nice middle ground, but I think it could’ve happened anywhere. Salute Cash Money and Ruff Ryders.
Bad Bunny was mid-rep when he got the kind of phone call that changes careers and cements legacies—Jay-Z was on the line with news that the Puerto Rican superstar would headline the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
“I was in the middle of a workout,” Bad Bunny told Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden. “I remember that after the call, I just did like a hundred pull-ups. I didn’t need more pre-workout s— or whatever. It was very special. was so special.”
The 31-year-old artist, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, will become the first performer to deliver a full Spanish-language set on one of the world’s most-watched stages.
The announcement video, shot on the beach in his hometown in Puerto Rico, was shared across social media by Apple Music, the NFL, Roc Nation and Bad Bunny just a day before the news broke.
“I’m really excited for my friends, my family. Puerto Rico, all the Latino people around the world. I’m excited about my culture. I’m excited about everything, not just for me. It feels really good. The beach where we record[ed the announcement] is my hometown beach. So it’s a very special thing for us,” he said.
This won’t be his first time on the Super Bowl stage. He previously made a surprise appearance during the 2020 halftime show, joining Shakira for a performance of “I Like It,” his chart-topping collaboration with Cardi B.
Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to oversee live music entertainment, praised the artist’s influence and cultural impact.
“What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage,” Jay-Z said in a statement.
In an interview with i-D magazine, he said, “There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate — I’ve performed there many times.”
He later revealed plans to add a U.S. stop to the tour, which will now align with his Super Bowl appearance.
“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL,” he said.
Super Bowl LX will take place in the Bay Area on February 8, 2026, and will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock and NFL+.
Yung Filly resurfaced on Snapchat this week nearly a year after being charged with multiple sexual offenses in Australia, quietly re-entering the digital spotlight with selfies and gaming posts while his legal battle looms.
The 29-year-old British YouTuber and rapper, born Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, uploaded two new stories to his Snapchat account. One featured a mirror selfie asking if his curly hair “suits” him. The other showed his gaming station, where he claimed to be the “best at Warzone.”
This marks his first public activity on social media since his October 2024 arrest in Perth, where he was charged following an alleged incident in a hotel room. In January 2025, prosecutors filed additional charges in a separate case, including six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count of strangulation.
Yung Filly pleaded not guilty to all charges during a March hearing at Perth Magistrates Court.
The entertainer rose to prominence through his YouTube channel, which he launched in 2013. Originally from Colombia, he moved to the United Kingdom and built a following through comedy sketches, football content and collaborations with fellow creator Chunkz. Together, they co-hosted “The Chunkz and Filly Show” and were part of the YouTube collective Beta Squad, which has amassed millions of subscribers.
He also made appearances on BBC Three and Celebrity Bake Off, gaining popularity across British media and social platforms.
His unexpected Snapchat return stirred mixed reactions online. Some users criticized him for avoiding accountability while others interpreted the posts as an attempt to shift focus from the legal proceedings. None of the content referenced the charges or his upcoming trial.
A judge recently adjusted his bail conditions, granting him permission to travel to the United Kingdom in September 2025. However, he is required to return to Australia by January 7, 2026, when his trial is set to begin at Perth District Court.
Since the charges were made public, Beta Squad and other collaborators have remained silent. The allegations have cast a long shadow over his career and public image.
Yung Filly’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 2026 in Perth.
Da Youngstas On Impact & Legacy, Kanye, Naughty By Nature, Their Missing Member And Family
Da Youngstas, former teen rap sensations, are now OGs, as unbelievable as that sounds.
However, for those who know, know the native Philadelphians’ impact is a combination of fearless youth and grown-man craftsmanship. They entered rap’s toughest period, smack dab in the middle of rap’s Golden Era, as teenagers. They were blessed by elite production (Marley, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Kay Gee, Beatnuts), absorbed mentorship the right way (Treach and Naughty By Nature), and earned a place inside Hip-Hop’s recursive memory (DJ Premier sampling “Pass the Mic” into “Mass Appeal,” the Wu tapes and more).
Their style was unforced, a product of the times and environment. But, somehow, their style quietly traveled far into the future where – decade later – where Kanye West modeled his early looks after his Philly brethren. And then there is the missing member – Qu’ran “Q” Goodman. Although they are all family, Q-Ball has stayed clear of a reunion. There is an open door for the anniversary run they have planned. From Pop Art Records in the basement to a pair two grandfathers that have an insane spit game, Da Youngstas are back.
AllHipHop talks to the legends as they continue to build on the foundation that lets their music last.
AllHipHop: For people who only know the name, why does Da Youngstas’ legacy still matter? What did you change?
Tarik: We came in as kids in a grown-man world—13, 14, 15. We were doing 2 A.M. club sets with adults and holding our own. That forced us to be sharp, lyrical, stage-ready, fearless.
Taji: And we aimed high from the start. We stacked Marley Marl, Pete Rock, Kay Gee, DJ Premier, The Beatnuts, all on one album, because we wanted the best to make the best music. When you chase greatness like that, the songs last.
AllHipHop: You were young, but not a “kid act.” How did you avoid that box?
Tarik: Real life. We were outside like everybody else—ball, block, curfew by streetlights. On stage we weren’t playing cute; we were competing. The look came from neighborhood stores, Tims, shorts, Carhartt—authentic and it became trendy later.
Taji: ABC inspired us, first time we saw kids doing Hip-Hop on TV.
Tarik: Kris Kross dropped the same year we did and it turned into an avalanche. We sparred on wax gave it and took it. All love. RIP Mac Daddy.
AllHipHop: You’ve told that wild convention story, your first brush with Wu-Tang.
Taji: The convention era was major—Gavin, Jack the Rapper. In Cali we saw RZA when he was still Prince Rakeem. The next day Meth literally jumped up, recognized us, and handed us early “Protect Ya Neck” tapes in those white shells. That’s how close and hungry the culture was back then.
AllHipHop: And you had a real bond with Mobb Deep.
Taji: Before The Infamouswe were already fans (from songs like) “Hit It From the Back,” “Peer Pressure.” Havoc even pops up at the end of our “Is You With Me” video. Later, when the group paused, I reconnected with Hav at Loud; he wanted to sign me and told me to come work. I stayed with him and his brother Killer B (rest in peace). Paperwork from earlier deals tied my hands. There was interest around Biggie and Dallas Austin, too, but it wasn’t meant to be at that moment. Still family.
Kanye West & The Style Impact Of Da Youngstas
AllHipHop: There’s that Wale anecdote about Kanye keeping a lookbook inspired by Da Youngstas. True?
Taji: We heard it and went back through the photos like, “Oh yeah, we see it.” The black hoodie, the all-black fits—clean, regular, street. We never dressed to be gimmicky, just us. If Ye drew inspiration from that, salute. Hip-Hop’s always been a game of seeing, flipping and adding your own twist.
AllHipHop: People are always watching.
Naughty By Nature: Mentorship, Co-Sign & Craft
AllHipHop: My favorite collaboration is still Naughty By Nature. How did that go down?
Tarik: It was a special time. We loved those guys—Treach, Vin, Kay Gee. That’s family forever.
Taji: They helped early, put us on stage in Philly, welcomed us on their video set and when it was time to record, Treach wrote “Crews Pop.” We did together. We could have written it, but we were 13. We said “Go ahead and cook, we’ll lace it,” and did.
Tarik: Kay Gee played that beat and we were like, “We have to have this.” It was one of those instantly undeniable instrumentals.
Taji: That’s the thing about mentorship, sometimes it’s not lectures; it’s proximity, craft and trust. Watch a great make a banger in front of you and it changes how you think about songs.
AllHipHop: Is that why your catalog aged well?
Taji: A big part of it. We set out to make dope records, period. No shortcuts. When you pair that with A-list producers and then go sharpen it on stage with grown pros, them joints travel.
AllHipHop: Your work even echoes in other classics. DJ Premier flipped “Pass the Mic” into Gang Starr’s “Mass Appeal.”
Tarik:Legendary. That’s one of my favorite songs regardless, and hearing our voices embedded in it. It’s still a smile every time. It also introduced our second single to a whole new set of ears. That’s how Hip-Hop circulates.
The Impact, The Missing Member And The Mission
AllHipHop: Let’s talk about Qu’ran “Q” Goodman. Fans ask where he fits in today.
Tarik: First—there was no dramatic breakup. Life happened. Family, college, business. When we could lock back in, we did.
Taji: Q has always been family and part of the legacy. He shifted heavier into production. He’s done joints for Method Man, Nas, Slick Rick, Missy, Amerie and he produced our track with Mobb Deep. If he decides to jump back in on the mic, that’s his call.
Tarik: For our 35th anniversary, we’d love to line up that original producer squad again and we’d love Q to touch a few. We always tell fans: hit him—let him know you want it. Meanwhile, we’re keeping the torch lit.
AllHipHop: People sometimes call you “little Onyx”…
Taji: We dropped before Onyx. We love them, but Hip-Hop is influence plus your own spin. If you’re not adding, you’re biting and the audience feels the difference.
AllHipHop: Beyond samples and co-signs, what does your impact look like from your own chairs?
Tarik: Proof that youth doesn’t disqualify you. We were teenagers competing with adults and we didn’t ask for training wheels. That energy still speaks to young artists now.
Taji: And proof that craft travels. Stack great producers, keep your pen honest, perform like it’s your last set. That’s a time machine. Records built that way age.
Family: The Foundation & The Future
AllHipHop: Hip-Hop is literally in your blood.
Taji: We’re first cousins; Tarik and Q are brothers. Tarik’s cousin is Steady B. Our elder Lawrence Goodman (Pop Art Records) had a studio in the basement our whole lives. We saw Will Smith before “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” Being around records, equipment, sessions made starting young feel normal.
AllHipHop: You’re also grandfathers now, which is a bit shocking. How does that change the picture?
Tarik: It’s a blessing—you realize you’ve lived a little. When I first held my granddaughter I thought, “I waited all these years to meet you.” She looks just like my daughter—one generation down. That love becomes your why.
Taji: Real talk: having kids saved our lives. Responsibility kept us from lanes we didn’t need. We always tell younger artists: build a foundation, family, stability…first if you can. Then the career. If you get famous before you know who you are, you won’t know who really loves you.
AllHipHop: What does family support look like around your legacy?
Tarik: They put the battery in our backs and we do the same for them: projects, ideas, real life. End of the day, family are the ones who care for you and, when it’s time, lay you to rest. So do right by your family, by your kids.
Taji: And the legacy continues. My son raps. We’re pushing the next generation while we keep telling our story.
The Culture Today & What’s Next
AllHipHop: What do you make of Hip-Hop right now? it feels like another Golden Era Part, but people won’t admit it.
Tarik: So many lanes. If you don’t like one sound, pick another. Options are a blessing.
Taji: Same advice to young artists we give ourselves: know your strengths, have options and keep pushing. It often takes one listen to feel who’s real because the heart recognizes it.
AllHipHop: You’ve got a reputation for paying homage. Fom “Hip-Hop Ride” (saluting women and old school) to the way you speak on your peers. Why keep that thread?
Taji: Because there’s no us without them. We literally spent video budget to shout people out because gratitude is part of the work.
Tarik: That’s how the culture breathes…acknowledge, then add on.
AllHipHop: Final word on the immediate horizon?
Taji: New music, performances and a legacy documentary.
Tarik: For 2026, we’re talking a world run and an impactful 35th-anniversary moment, not “drop to drop,” but something that means something.
Taji: And if you want Q back on a few, let him hear you
Khalid channeled the pain of being outed online into the heart of his upcoming album After the Sun Goes Down, revealing that the deeply personal experience reshaped his creative process and forced him into the public eye before he was ready.
The 27-year-old singer was publicly outed as gay by an ex on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 2023. Though he had already come out privately to close friends and family, the public exposure left him feeling robbed of his autonomy.
“I was caught off guard. I think what’s so nasty about it all is that my own story got stripped away from me,” Khalid told People in a new interview.
Despite the emotional toll, Khalid said the experience cracked open a new level of honesty in his music. “This album wouldn’t have come to be if I wasn’t outed,” he said, referring to After the Sun Goes Down, which is set to drop October 10.
Known for hits like “Young Dumb & Broke,” Khalid admitted he once held back in his songwriting, trying to strike a balance between vulnerability and self-protection.
“I wanted to give enough of myself where I felt like I wasn’t completely hiding, but I didn’t want to give too much where I felt exposed,” he said. “As an artist, sometimes you do find the pressure to create yourself to be accepted by all sides.”
Now, Khalid says he’s embracing his truth without hesitation. “I decided I’m just going to choose to love who I am unconditionally because it’s all I got on this earth.”
Looking ahead, he described After the Sun Goes Down as a tribute to the pop icons who shaped his identity and inspired his dreams.
“Singing a melody of a Britney (Spears) song or watching a Rihanna video really charged my freedom of expression as a child,” he said. “I’ve always dreamt of being this pop star. I really tapped into that little boy and gave him his shine that he always wanted.”
Khalid’s new album After the Sun Goes Down will be released October 10.
The decision, issued by Magistrate Judge Robert Lehrburger, allows creditors to continue selling off assets linked to Dash’s company, Poppington LLC.
That includes film rights, copyrights and other business holdings. While Dash’s personal enforcement proceedings are paused due to his September 4 bankruptcy filing, the court found no reason to halt the sale of corporate property that has already been turned over to the U.S. Marshals.
“Enforcement proceedings are not stayed as to Defendant Poppington LLC. Public auction of Poppington’s films and copyrights may proceed. Further, public auction of Dash’s assets that were assigned to the U.S. Marshal before September 4, 2025, may proceed. Assignment is a transfer of ownership. Dash has provided no authority that would bar public auction of assets assigned to the U.S. Marshal before the bankruptcy,” the Judge wrote.
The ruling is the latest blow in a long-running legal feud between Dash and entertainment financier Christopher Brown.
Brown has several judgments against Damon Dash. One of the most prominent cases involves Muddy Waters Pictures LLC, which claims Dash hijacked a film project, “Dear Frank/The List.”
The lawyer won $850,000 as well as a $4 million defamation default judgment, due to Dash’s comments about him on an episode of Earn Your Leisure.
Brown has been instrumental in pushing two separate auctions targeting Dash’s holdings — the most recent one focused on Poppington’s catalog and intellectual property.
Brown also played a key role in a 2024 auction involving assets from Roc-A-Fella Records, the legendary Hip-Hop label Dash co-founded with Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke.
That sale followed a court decision granting the State of New York partial rights to the label’s only asset, Jay-Z’s classic album Reasonable Doubt. The state ultimately secured a winning bid, acquiring a fragment of Roc-A-Fella’s legacy.
Damon Dash’s financial issues have been ongoing for years, stemming from lawsuits filed by Christopher Brown and unpaid debts, primarily tax-related.
According to court filings, Dash is required to submit updates on his bankruptcy every six months. He is also required to notify the court immediately if his case reaches a point where the stay on enforcement could be lifted.
The beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B reached epic levels on Wednesday (October 1) as their war of words dragged on into its second day. But the Am I The Drama? rapper, feels it’s time they meet face-to-face.
Following the barrage of insults traded between the two women, Cardi B took a more serious tone in what she said would be her final tweet addressing the matter. In a lengthy tweet, the 32-year-old Bronx native implored Nicki Minaj to get professional help while standing firm on her belief that Nicki is a drug addict and victim of child sexual abuse.
Cardi begins by addressing Nicki by her government name, Onika Tanya Maraj, then goes in on her longtime nemesis.
“This my last time responding to you because this past Twitter now.. I gotta see you… but first ima tell you truth,” she writes. “You said out your own mouth that the lil girl in you haven’t forgave your mother yet and that’s because your mom used to stay silent when your dad used to touch on you every time he did that crack pipe. I know you experienced a lot of trauma and abuse but drugs is not gonna help you.. you need to go to therapy NOW… ima let you know this today.”
Cardi B also claimed that Nicki’s husband, Kenneth Petty, doesn’t seek help for her because he counts on her being too high to care that he’s spending her fortune.
“Your husband is not stoppin you from your actions because he lets you do drugs all day to numb you so he can max out your credit card… yea you think I don’t know??” she continues. “Them queens nikkas that you be letting in your house every time you kick them out be coming and spilling your tea in the hood.. but I’m gonna be the realest person to ever tell you.. YOU NEED TO GET HELP!!
“You need to heal that trauma.. you always coming at people every time you see them happy because you got so much trauma and pain that you wanna put on others.. your fans are gonna gas you up while you literally lose your g####### mind…. You don’t have no friends.. no family.. just that man in your house that let you do drugs til you pass out so he can spend your money and buy the hood chains.”
She concludes with, “I’m not throwing away my career and my endorsements going back and forth with wit words wit a possessed drug addict.. ILL SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU.”
Cardi B has repeatedly vowed to meet up with Nicki in New York City, especially after she pulled Cardi’s children into the feud. Nicki threatened her children with violence, suggesting she wanted to kick Kulture in the teeth. For her part, Cardi claimed Nicki’s son, “Papa Bear,” was slow and non-verbal because of all the drugs Nicki allegedly did while she was pregnant.
Cardi also asserted that Nicki should be measuring her success against peers like Rihanna and Drake rather than picking fights with her. Their latest Twitter war highlights the lingering rivalry between the two rap titans and keep their years-long drama front and center in pop culture once again.
As of publication time, Nicki is still tweeting about Cardi, calling her “Barney B” and writing things like, “Offset told Pee you’re UGLEEE” and “Santana go back to your pig pen. You said blue ivy nappy & north look better than her didn’t you? Eat slop pig.”
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner launched a defamation lawsuit against Ray J in Los Angeles on Tuesday, following the singer’s claim during a livestream that the two are under federal investigation.
The lawsuit, filed by attorney Alex Spiro, centers on statements Ray J made during a September 24 livestream with Chrisean Rock. In the video, Ray J said, “The feds is coming, there’s nothing I can do about it. It’s worse than Diddy.”
Ray J and Kardashian dated between 2003 and 2006. Their relationship became widely known after a private video surfaced in 2007, a moment that coincided with the launch of Kardashian’s reality TV rise.
The lawsuit also cites Ray J’s appearance in the Tubi documentaryUnited States vs. Sean Combs, where he said, “If you told me the Kardashians was being charged for racketeering, I might believe it.” Kardashian and Jenner’s legal team says that the comment was meant to “plant the seed” for the more explosive livestream accusation days later.
The complaint additionally points to Ray J’s history of making questionable public claims.
Earlier this year, he alleged a sexual relationship with rapper Sexyy Red, which she denied. Ray J later walked back the claim, saying, “You know I playin I’m always trolling and you know I love you … sorry if you mad at me.”
Spiro, who has represented Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, and other high-profile clients said, “Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian have never brought a defamation claim before nor have they been distracted by noise — but this false and serious allegation left no choice.”
The suit demands unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, alleging Ray J’s comments caused “substantial and ongoing harm to their personal and professional reputation.”
Though Kardashian and Jenner have built a massive media and business empire since Keeping Up with the Kardashians launched in 2007, they’ve rarely taken legal action over public statements.
This move signals a shift in how they’re handling long-running public disputes.
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B reignited their long-running feud with a barrage of personal insults on X that took a dark turn as both rappers targeted each other’s families.
Nicki Minaj launched the first attack, mocking Cardi’s financial status and throwing in a jab at her looks. “Camel & rat we are not fazed by botted tweets & bots in the comments. That’s precisely why you broke now,” she wrote.
She followed up with a dig at Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, writing, “Desiree got fillers since I said she ugly now she ugliERRRRRR oh btch. Let’s talk about your kids today. THATS on the docket nigha! shuffles papers.”
From there, the insults escalated quickly. “Ima kick your gums back into formation,” Minaj posted. She added, “SHRUMP SAYS face ahh.” Then came the most inflammatory line, aimed directly at Cardi’s daughter: “Dear Kulture VULTURE, your mom is pregnant with another monkey to add to her litter.”
Nicki Minaj didn’t stop there. “The gag is that she was jealous of a little baby boy simply because his hair was longer than all 4 of you bald monkeys put together.”
Cardi fired back with a furious response, calling Minaj “a sick, pathetic, loser ass demonic insane b####.” She continued, “I said it back in 2018 and nobody believed me that you been talkin about my child since I was pregnant.”
“You BEEN jealous of my child,” Cardi B fumed. “I had never mentioned or talked about your f##### kid!!! It’s one thing to be jealous of me but to be jealous of my kids is insane.”
“You’re jealous of my kids because they beautiful and f##### smart and that’s why god punished you with having a slow ass kid,” Cardi B said about Nicki Minaj’s son, “Papa Bear.”
Cardi B then accused Minaj of resenting her own child. “You hate your child because you wish you could brag on him and his milestones, but the only thing you can brag on is hair you f##### dummy.”
She also challenged Nicki Minaj directly. “You said you gonna kick my child gums back??? Didn’t you say you was in NY??? This past words now.. WHERE TF YOU AT???”
“Cuz today gonna be the day I go to jail,” she warned.
Nicki Minaj then shifted the conversation to other controversies, referencing Rymir Satterwaite, who claims Jay-Z is his father. “Dear Rymir, I’m sorry that camel framed you by putting things in your car, allegedly. I’m sorry he wanted u in prison,” Nicki Minaj said.
She added, “He’s WEAK. ugly too, but…I guess when you have money invested into the private prison system…welp…idk. This is all alleged.”
Nicki Minaj also posted the name “Cathy White” with no explanation. Shortly after, she uploaded a bizarre collage featuring a distorted photo of Jay-Z, Marge Simpson, a cartoon dinosaur, and stacks of cash.
Their feud began in 2017 when Cardi’s “Bodak Yellow” hit No. 1, sparking comparisons to Nicki Minaj among fans. Tensions grew after both appeared on Migos’ “Motorsport” in 2018, sparking rumors the pair dissed each other on the track, although both denied the chatter at the time.
That same year, things erupted physically at Harper’s Bazaar Icons party during New York Fashion Week when Cardi threw a shoe at Minaj. Cardi B later accused Minaj of liking comments that insulted her parenting. Nicki Minaj denied the accusations.
The tension simmered online and in interviews. Minaj used her Queen Radio platform to take shots at Cardi, while Cardi responded with cryptic tweets and interviews.
The conflict reignited with more intensity after Cardi B dropped her new album, Am I The Drama? and now family members and children have become targets, making the feud more personal than ever.
Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis are going to get it on. When I saw Bob Sapp saying it was canceled, I knew something was off. This big galoot put his hat in the ring to fight Jake, since Tank is like 100 pounds lighter than Jake. By the way, when there’s this much money on the line, American business people make a way.
Georgia wouldn’t have it. Then, word got around fast that the fight was “canceled,” but that’s not really the case. The proposed Jake Paul versus Tank Davis exhibition scrap simply got rerouted after Georgia regulators pulled the plug on their end. The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (GAEC) wasn’t having it, and honestly, their reasons were pretty solid.
Jake Paul walks around at roughly 199 pounds, while “Tank” Davis holds steady at about 135. That’s a massive chasm in boxing terms, not just a gap. The GAEC flat-out refused to approve waivers for such a size mismatch. Like a lot of boxing purists, they feel it comprises the integrity of the sport. Commissioner Rick Thompson didn’t bite his tongue either. He straight-up called the boxing match a “money grab.” He said Georgia wasn’t about to risk fighter safety just to line their pockets. I’m not mad at that. But you know that was not going to stop this money train.
Jake Paul’s camp, MVP Promotions, saw the writing on the wall and yanked their paperwork. Instead of fighting a losing battle with the commission, they packed up the circus and found a new locale. LOL! Now, the fight has officially been relocated to Miami, Florida. Sunshine, palm trees and apparently a little more regulatory wiggle room. AllHipHop may just take that trek to Miami.
Mark your calendars because the bout is locked in for November 14, 2025 and most of us will not have to pay an extra penny. Netflix will be streaming it worldwide. That’s right, the platform that gave you “Squid Game” and “Stranger Things” host the strangest clash in recent memory. YouTube’s favorite problem child and one of boxing’s most explosive lightweights are about to get it on.
So, no—it’s not canceled. What Georgia calls an “unsafe money grab,” Florida takes on. You gotta love capitalism. I know boxing fans are not pleased, but I do want to know what more causal fans think.
