Nicki Minaj is heading to Turks and Caicos for some sun and fun, and thankfully, her husband Kenneth Petty has been approved by a federal judge to travel to celebrate the rap star’s birthday.
The celebrity couple will head to the Turks and Caicos Islands from December 3 to December 13, and Kenneth is allowed to join the rapper in celebration of her 42nd birthday despite legal restrictions limiting his international movement.
The ruling, issued by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, allows Kenneth to leave Los Angeles County for the luxury getaway, where the couple plans a family vacation.
Petty, who has been on probation following a 2020 conviction for failing to register as a sex offender in California, needed the court’s explicit permission to leave the country.
Petty’s criminal record includes a 1995 conviction for attempted rape, followed by a 2006 conviction for first-degree manslaughter, for which he served seven years in prison.
International travel, therefore, remains a privilege requiring judicial approval.
As outlined in court documents, Petty’s legal team filed an ex parte application to request the trip. Approval of the motion was not without friction, as federal prosecutors opposed the request.
However, Petty’s probation officer did not contest the application and left the final decision to the court, which approved the vacation.
Petty must adhere to strict travel guidelines, including submitting a detailed itinerary to his probation officer before departure, maintaining regular communication during the trip, and reporting immediately upon returning.
These stipulations ensure continued supervision while allowing him a reprieve to join Nicki Minaj for her birthday celebration.
Earlier this year, Petty was also granted permission to accompany Nicki Minaj on the international leg of her Pink Friday World Tour.
Kendrick Lamar isn’t done yet according to West Coast rapper Lefty Gunplay and has even more metaphorical rap bullets to spray despite unloading the clip with his recent surprise LP.
On the heels of delivering his GNX album, which fires off shots at Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Drake, Lamar is readying a deluxe edition of the project, so says his “tv off” collaborator. Lefty revealed the news while discussing his relationship with Lamar during a recent appearance on The Bootleg Kev podcast.
“I know he’s got a deluxe version coming out,” Lefty said. “So I don’t know what he’s got going on. He’s very [secretive], but when you kick it with him in person he’s cool man.”
Though Lefty’s bombshell lacks specifics of the details surrounding the deluxe release, it’s more than likely fans will get the project sooner, rather than later, based on the clues Lamar has interpolated in the surprise rollout of GNX.
Of the numerous theories floating around on social media, one in particular from a Twitter user speculates that the snippet Lamar released on his Finsta account just before releasing the album could be a taste of the deluxe album that is reportedly on the way.
Additionally, Lamar provided multiple hints in the visual for his viral song “squabble up,” which paid homage to artists such as Ice-T, The Roots and more. More specifically, a scene from the music video in which a man is dressed as Isaac Hayes based on the cover of his Black Jesus album has also stoked the flames of speculation considering the LP was a double-disc release. Not to mention in one of his bars on the track, Lamar raps, “double back like a deluxe.”
Check out the post above for additional easter eggs Lamar left in is recent music video for “Squabble Up” below.
Mustard may have to take a back seat when it comes to performing alongside Kendrick Lamar at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show should the iconic R&B group SWV have any say in the matter.
In a recent Threads post, SWV vocalist Leanne Lelee Lyons sent a shout out to Lamar, who sampled the group’s soulful ’90s jam “Use Your Heart” for his GNX album track “the heart pt. 6.” Lyons also took the chance to shoot her shot at Lamar in an attempt to convince the West Coast rap juggernaut to bring the group out to perform a version of the track during his upcoming halftime show.
“Soooo @kendricklamar sampled our song ‘use your heart,'” Lyons wrote in the post. “Wouldn’t it be a treat if we performed together at the Super Bowl? Crossed [fingers crossed emoji].”
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R&B group SMV wants to perform at Superbowl with Kendrick Lamar after he sampled their song Use Your Heart on his song "heart pt 6"♥️ pic.twitter.com/KyHalqFf9L
SWV’s “Use Your Heart” ballad was released as the second single from their 1997 album New Beginning. The track, which showcases the group’s signature harmonies, became a hit, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Though it did not crack the top 40 of the Hot 100, its success on R&B charts helped solidify SWV’s presence in the mid-’90s R&B scene.
While its currently unconfirmed whether or not Lamar will be bringing guests with him to appear in his performance at the Super Bowl next year, it goes without saying that Kendrick Lamar would certainly create a cultural moment should he enlist SWV for his set. If anything, Lamar’s experience performing at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime show should serve as somewhat of a blueprint for the pgLang rapper when it comes to the impact of a star-studded band of performers.
For those who may not remember, the Super Bowl LVI Halftime show in Inglewood, California was helmed by Dr. Dre and featured artists such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent, with guest appearances by Anderson . Paak. The performance ended up winning multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and laid the groundwork for Hip-Hop focused acts at the Super Bowl..
Nick Cannon is opening up about the state of his mental health after previously revealing he had been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
The father of 12 shed light on his diagnosis while helping serve 4,000 turkey dinners to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving outreach on Wednesday (November 26). Cannon explained that while he’s still learning about NPD, he always suspected he might have the condition.
“I kind of always wanted to get tested for it,” he told PEOPLE. “I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. Even as a kid it was dyslexia, but just knowing that I’m just a neurodivergent individual, I kind of always knew.”
Nick Cannon first revealed his NPD diagnosis while speaking to psychology expert Dr. Cheyenne Bryant during an episode of his “Counsel Culture” podcast earlier this month.
“I’ve taken all the power away from the term narcissism ’cause I’ve researched it and I understand it,” he told Dr. Bryant. “Call me whatever you want… now if I didn’t know what it was, then I have issue with it.”
Now that Cannon has come to terms with his diagnosis, he believes he can work to challenge the stigma surrounding seeking help.
“I feel like there’s so many labels out there, but it’s like, to be able to embrace it and say, ‘Look, I’m healing. I need help. Show me.’ I just embrace mental health and therapy in such a strong way,” he added. “To be able to say I’m an example for others, but also be healing during the self-process works too.”
Meanwhile, the Masked Singer host also addressed how he handles the holidays with his extensive family.
“It’s very complicated. I’m a busy man on Thanksgiving,” he said.
Looks like Playboi Carti fans just might get the Atlanta rapper’s new album just in time for Christmas.
On Wednesday (November 28), the official Instagram account for Carti’s Opium record label revealed the news that the follow-up to his Whole Lotta Red album, I AM MUSIC, will be debuted at the upcoming Rolling Loud Music Festival’s 10-year anniversary event in Miami on December 15.
“MIAMI TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY I AM MUSIC WILL B PLAYED KANT WAIT TO SEE YAL MFS NAH FR,” the post caption read.
As if the hype surrounding the album wasn’t rabid enough, the announcement follows a surprise release from Carti that fans have already tentatively titling ” PLAY THIS [All Different Type Of Hoes].” Additionally, Rolling Loud co-founder Tariq Cherif shared a tweet following the announcement, revealing that he spoke to Carti for several hours the night before the news went live. In the process, he told followers that Carti played him music from the album and further added anticipation to the project.
“Was on FaceTime with Carti last night for like 2 hours,” Cherif wrote. “Bro played me some fiiiiiire from the album. I Am Music is about to be a classic. Rolling Loud Miami debut. Movie! And he’s sorry about Thailand. S### happens but we move on. Let’s goooooo!”
Was on FaceTime with Carti last night for like 2 hours. Bro played me some fiiiiiire from the album. I Am Music is about to be a classic. Rolling Loud Miami debut. Movie! And he’s sorry about Thailand. S### happens but we move on. Let’s goooooo!
Not to mention, talk show legend Maury Povich shouted out Carti in a post on the official Instagram account for The Maury Show, writing, “Drop the album.” This follows multiple NBA teams and other athletic organizations initiating a similar campaign on Twitter earlier this year after Carti went on a crazy run posting throwback jerseys and snippets of unreleased music on social media.
As of 2023, Whole Lotta Red has been certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which adds another layer of anticipation to I AM MUSIC by way of the high expectations fans aleady have for the album since Carti dropped the lead single “ALL RED” in September.
Check out the shoutout Maury gave Carti in the post below.
LL COOL J may have popularized the phrase G.O.A.T. in Hip-Hop culture but he doesn’t claim to be rap’s Greatest of All Time, instead he considers himself the most important rapper to have ever existed.
After coining the acronym, the Hip-Hop legend released his album, G.O.A.T. featuring James T. Smith: The Greatest of All Time. He discussed the topic during a recent appearance on Apple Music’s “Le Code.”
“I’ma say this humbly but I really mean this,” he began. “I think one day people are going to wake up and realize that LL COOL J is the most important rapper that ever existed. I truly believe one day people are going to say that.”
LL COOL J justified his remarks by highlighting his influence on fashion and jewelry in Hip-Hop and breaking barriers with songs like “I Need Love,” while simultaneously popularizing the “bad boy” persona.
He also emphasized being Def Jam’s first official artist, and pioneering global success as a solo rapper.
“They’re gonna say when it comes to Fubu, ‘Yo, this guy introduced the whole idea of putting clothing lines,” he continued. “Even before that, he did Troop.’ When it comes to endorsements, ‘Oh this is the guy who did Kangol and made the Kangol popular before people even did that.’ When they talk about television, they gon’ say, ‘Oh this is the guy who did incredible stuff on TV and at the same time was still making incredible records.’ It wasn’t just doing TV and using rap as a launch pad. When it comes to business… I could go on and on and on and on.”
Nonetheless, LL COOL J said that while he’s called himself the G.O.A.T. rapper, the title is subjective.
“Because there’s still a kid that the 2Pac album is the most important album to them,” he explained. “There’s still a kid that thinks Snoop made the records that changed their life. There’s still a kid that loves Biggie or loves Nas for their music and they should and have the right to do that.
“Do I call myself G.O.A.T. on the record? Of course, yes. I will say a lot of things on a record. But outside of being on the mic as an MC, there are too many rappers who have done too many important things for me to try to claim that I’m the one.”
Drake doesn’t have the best luck with his high-stakes sports bets, but Joe Rogan believes his fortune could improve if he takes the long-time UFC commentator’s advice when gambling on boxing and MMA fights.
There are a plethora of issues Rogan could discuss with the Toronto superstar on his podcast, one of the most popular in the world. His recent allegations against Universal Music Group and others over Kendrick Lamar’s scathing diss “Not Like Us,” exploded on social media, and there could be the possibility of an inside scoop on the battle that shook Hip-Hop culture.
However, Joe Rogan would rather talk to Drake about his multi-million-dollar losing bets. According to Rogan, he could help the OVO founder finally break the so-called “Drake curse.”
He mentioned the idea during a conversation with producer Scott Storch on a recent episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
“I want to get a hold of Drake and talk to him about his fight picks,” Rogan began. “That m########### loses more money on fights… I want to call him up.”
Rogan’s producer pointed out Drake has also had some big wins, including his recent bet of nearly half a million dollars on Jon Jones, who beat Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 earlier this month.
Nonetheless, Rogan dismissed the win, claiming it was easily predictable. “That’s what I would have thought [would happen] anyway,” Rogan added. “That’s an easy bet.”
producer Scott Storch says he wants to make a song with Drake before retirement but he keeps getting road blocked
"i really wanna work with Drake, but I've been roadblocked with Drake, I know Drake loves me…"
Scott Storch Tells Joe Rogan: “I’ve Been Roadblocked With Drake”
Meanwhile, Scott Storch said he really wants to make a hit with Drake but claimed he’s been repeatedly blocked.
“I really wanna work with Drake,” he admitted. “But I’ve been roadblocked with Drake. I know Drake loves me and my production, but for whatever reason, I haven’t been able to.”
Drake has a mixed track record with boxing and UFC wagers. He lost a staggering $2 million betting on Israel Adesanya in 2022. More recently, Drake kissed goodbye to a cool $355,000 after Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul.
On the other hand, he won over $1 million earlier this year when Alex Pereira beat Jamahal Hill in a title fight at UFC 300. He also scored a $3.7 million payout in 2022. He correctly predicted Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to win their respective fights at UFC London.
Ice Cube is opening up about the obstacles he faced to deliver the long-awaited fourth and final installment of his 1995 cult classic movie Friday, revealing he had a script ready to go but studio executives rejected it.
The comedy was a box office success and produced two sequels in 2000 and 2022. Earlier this year, Ice Cube promised fans that Last Friday was back on track following leadership changes at Warner Brothers.
The NWA founding member revealed he struggled to get executives to approve the script, which would see the returns of fan-favorites including Deebo, Smokey and Ezal.
Ice Cube discussed his plans for Last Friday during a recent appearance on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast.
“Like, I know what it needs to be, and they don’t,” Ice Cube asserted. “So, they had a guy in there named Toby Emmerich for years, and he wouldn’t make the movie. I was trying to get it made.”
Ice Cube Explains “Final Friday” Script
He went on to describe his vision for the film, which would see Chris Tucker return as Smokey for the first time since the original. In Ice Cube’s script, his and Mike Epps’ characters are running a dispensary but are thrown in jail where they come face to face with former enemies for past Friday movies.
“They in jail ducking Debo, they in jail ducking Damon, they in jail ducking the Joker Brothers,” he explained. “Then they get into a rehab.”
Tucker’s character Smokey would be running the facility. “It was a b####### rehab,” he added. “He was taking everybody weed and smoking it in the little basement.”
Nonetheless, Ice Cube said studio executives rejected his idea.
“They was like, ‘Ah, jail’s not funny. It’s too much time in jail. How can you make jail funny?’ I’m like, ‘Man, y’all don’t know what the f### y’all talking about,'” he recalled. “Then they come out with Orange Is The New Black, Let’s Go To Prison, all these movies about that. And I’m like, ‘See? More Hollywood execs don’t know what the f### they’re talking about.'”
Druski is going viral after calling a child actor “fat” multiple times during Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 2” Thanksgiving dinner special.
The child’s mother slammed the comedian, accusing him of “physically and mentally insulting” her son and calling for him to be canceled for “bullying.”
During the stream, aired on Wednesday evening (November 27), the Twitch star hosted a holiday special featuring Druski and Kevin Hart. He also invited actors dressed up as members of the Addams Family, including a young boy dressed as Pugsley.
During the stream, Druski referred to the boy as a “lil fat n####” multiple times. Cenat immediately reprimanded his friend and hugged the boy, who began crying.
Nonetheless, Druski doubled down, attempting to justify his actions by arguing that the others had been teasing him about his weight all night.
Druski crashes out over being called a fat n#### during dinner on Kai Cenat's stream and proceeds to take his anger out on a 8 yr old boy by calling him "A fat little s###" making him cry pic.twitter.com/CmSAR2eXzo
However, the boy’s mother slammed Druski in a scathing rant on TikTok. She claimed her son was repeatedly “abused,” and claims scenes were cut from the YouTube video.
She also insulted Druski, calling him a “big ass silverback gorilla” who “had no business talking to a nine-year-old like this.” The woman also said the n-word while repeating what Druski called her son.
“An older person, Druski, was physically and mentally insulting my son!” she exclaimed. “They let this happen to my son! It’s really damaged him. I don’t think anyone should let their kids around drunk men. They also broke the child permit laws. Very unprofessional. We love Kai Cenat, we’ve worked with him before, but Druski, you are not it!”
She also claimed her son was crying in the car on the way home from filming.
“They let this happen to my son! It’s really damaged him,” she added. “I don’t think anyone should let their kids around drunk men. They also broke the child permit laws. Very unprofessional. We love Kai Cenat, we’ve worked with him before, but Druski, you are not it!”
Druski is being called out by the mom of the kid he called fat, accusing him and Kai Cenat of letting her son be bullied
“Druski was physically and mentally assaulting my son… that was abuse. No one should have their kids around drunk men.” 👀 pic.twitter.com/OvFlns2hDj
In a follow-up video, the woman said she had been “crying all night” and called for Druski to be canceled. she let the insults fly again, branding him a “fat muthafucka.” Despite previously praising Kai Cenat, she blasted the popular Twitch streamer. “They f###### lied to us guys,” she added. “You’re not cool anymore Kai Cenat. You suck.”
Druski is being called out again as the mother of the kid he called fat posts another video on TikTok, saying she’s been crying all morning and says everyone needs to cancel Druski 💀 pic.twitter.com/HlQameg0EA
Kai Cenat later addressed the situation, insisting he and Druski apologized multiple times.
“He knew he was wrong,” Cenat said. “He actually apologized for this one.”
Responding to the mother, Cenat explained, “We cut it out solely for the fact we didn’t want anyone on YouTube to make a joke out of this. That’s how serious this is.”
He also said it appeared that the boy was “forced a little bit,” and that his mother was feeding him scripted lines.
Kai Cenat responds to the kid and his mother that were offended by Druski calling him “big” during Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 👀 pic.twitter.com/7l7id2gaic
Drake changes his Instagram avatar, and everybody starts talking. With 144 million followers, if Drake does something, people will notice! Now, he’s changed it to a picture of Lil Wayne and a baby. Could this somehow mean Lil Wayne is coming for Kendrick? It’s hard not to wonder, especially since this change came after Lil Wayne got tight with Kendrick for mentioning his name. Coincidence? Maybe, but it feels a little suspect. (I’d post it, but I don’t want to get sued.)
Speaking of Wayne, the rumor that he recorded a diss toward Kendrick seems to be false. I saw the claim on IG, but one of Wayne’s guys dropped a “CAP” emoji in response to the idea that a track was on the way. I was kind of looking forward to this clash, but I guess cooler heads prevailed.
Meanwhile, Drake reportedly unfollowed Timbaland after Tim made a comment about Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. To be fair, Tim didn’t even say much. Somebody else commented, “...Not a rap battle BUT if he would’ve won the rap battle, he wouldn’t be suing. Make it make sense. You can’t create a storm and cry when it rains.” Timbaland just replied with a simple face emoji—nothing crazy. But the internet being the internet, people checked, and sure enough, Drake wasn’t following the hit-making producer anymore. Now, whether Drake ever followed Tim in the first place is unconfirmed, but as of now? Yeah, he’s not following him.
On another note, Lefty Gunplay leaked that Kendrick has a deluxe version of his album coming! This lines up with rumors of a possible double album. Adding to the hype, there’s chatter that Kendrick might have locked in a track with the GOAT of GOATs, JAY-Z! That alone has people buzzing. And The Alchemist seems to be hinting at something too—though nothing directly tied to K-Dot just yet.
The tragic saga of Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host turned cautionary tale, has taken another saddening turn.
On Tuesday (November 26), a report from The Sun revealed that William’s court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, is embroiled in a legal war with Lifetime, A&E and other production companies over the controversial documentary Where Is Wendy Williams? The documentary, which aired in February, painted a grim picture of Williams’ post-career struggles, sparking accusations of exploitation and counterclaims of censorship.
Williams, 60, was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023, a year after being placed under a court-ordered guardianship to manage her finances and health. The four-part Lifetime docuseries, initially marketed as a glimpse into Williams’ attempt at a career comeback with a new podcast, instead revealed shocking footage of her drinking vodka in bed and suffering from panic attacks.
Fans were outraged, but the backlash didn’t stop there—Morrissey filed a lawsuit against Lifetime, A&E Television Networks and production companies Entertainment One and Creature Films, claiming the series was a “blatant exploitation” of Williams’ vulnerable state.
“This blatant exploitation of a vulnerable woman with a serious medical condition is disgusting,” Morrissey’s legal team declared in court documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. They argued that Williams, who was deemed “permanently incapacitated,” lacked the cognitive ability to consent to the project. Furthermore, they claimed producers misled her into believing the series would celebrate her resilience and public image.
Morrissey wasn’t alone in her outrage. Wendy’s longtime publicist, Shawn Zanotti, lambasted the documentary, calling it “a circus to her downfall.”
“She thought we were focusing on the comeback of her career,” Zanotti revealed while speaking to NBC News. “Wendy would be mortified if she saw how she was portrayed.”
In a separate interview with People, Zanotti added, “I feel lied to. This is not the story we signed up for.”
However, Lifetime and its co-defendants fired back with counterclaims, accusing Morrissey of misusing her authority to block the documentary’s release in an attempt to deflect scrutiny of her own actions as Williams’ guardian.
According to court filings obtained bythe U.S. Sun, the network alleged that Morrissey tried to silence criticism of her “controversial and failed administration” of the guardianship. They also claimed that Morrissey’s actions were driven by personal embarrassment, as the documentary exposed her failure to adequately protect Williams, leaving the former star isolated and vulnerable.
The counterclaims went further, asserting that Where Is Wendy Williams? provided an “honest and unfiltered window” into Williams’ struggles, allowing her to connect with fans in the candid manner that defined her career. Entertainment One argued that the series captured “how her authenticity still shined” despite her decline. They also defended their payment to Williams, revealing that she was paid approximately $400,000 for her participation—contrary to Morrissey’s claim of $82,000.
Lifetime lawyers pointed to the involvement of Wendy’s family, stating that they approved the documentary’s content before its release and even gave interviews to promote it. Additionally, an appellate judge overturned Morrissey’s attempt to block the release of the series, ruling that it would violate Lifetime’s First Amendment rights.
Despite Morrissey’s accusations, Entertainment One accused her of prioritizing her reputation over Williams’ wishes. “She denied Wendy perhaps one of her last chances to honestly reach her fans,” the company stated. Meanwhile, Mark Ford of Creature Films downplayed the financial success of the project, denying that it generated “millions” in profits as alleged by Morrissey.
As the legal drama unfolds, both sides are seeking damages and attorney’s fees, with Lifetime and the production companies standing firm in their defense of the documentary. For Wendy Williams, once hailed as the “Queen of Talk,” the battle over her story is a painful reminder of her fall from grace, leaving fans divided over who is truly acting in her best interest.
It’s really, really heartbreaking to see Wendy Williams like this in an excerpt from the doc airing on Lifetime Saturday. We now know she’s been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia pic.twitter.com/NEU2WPu63R
Pras Michel is shedding light on his future with Fugees and his plans to appeal a potential 22-year sentence following his conviction in a federal corruption scandal.
During a recent interview, the Fugees founding member recalled his friends and associates abandoning him amid his legal troubles. While he doesn’t explicitly mention Wyclef Jean or Ms. Lauryn Hill, it’s clear his comments are directed at his former Fugees groupmates.
“I’m done with that. They’re going to Europe [to tour]. I can’t go, so,” he told Variety, referencing his bail conditions. “It’s what it is. You can’t give people that kind of energy. So you could be frustrated, you could be disappointed, but I really believe in my path and in my journey, and I believe what’s mine, no one’s going to be able to take it away from me.”
Pras said the experience proved it’s better to keep a tight circle of trusted confidants.
“So it’s better that you have a small group of people who really believe in you and believe in what you’re doing than to have 100 people around you, and the minute something happens — boom. People just disappear.”
Pras Sues Lauryn Hill Over Canceled Fugees Tour
The Variety interview, published earlier this week, took place just weeks before Pras sued Hill for alleged fraud and breach of contract following their canceled reunion tour.
Pras claimed Hill “exploited” him and “took full advantage of [his] vulnerability” when arranging the tour.
“Michel was forced to accept onerous terms he would have normally rejected in the years before his criminal conviction (as he did in 2021), including ceding control of the Fugees tour to Hill and MLH [Touring], and agreeing to license the ‘Fugees’ trademark to MLH for live shows for years to come with or without Michel,” his attorneys contended.
Pras also addressed the billion-dollar fraud scheme tied to the 1MDB scandal, a massive international fraud and embezzlement scheme.
“I don’t know if subconsciously it was a bit exciting for me…I like spy movies, but I never wanted to be a spy. I don’t think that’s sexy. But a part of it felt like that,” he explained. “Technically, I’m a foreign agent.”
Pras is facing a potential 22 years behind bars at his upcoming sentencing hearing in January.
“I’m going to fight, and I’m going to appeal,” he added. “But there’s a possibility that I’m going in while I’m fighting…It’s just the reality.”
Xzibit is another iconic rapper from the 1990s and 2000s, and he’s absolutely thriving right now. Honestly, he’s looking better musically than when he first came out. Maybe it’s that Conor McGregor money fueling his glow-up, but the music is so strong it would stand on its own regardless. “Everywhere I Go” features Dem Jointz and effectively proves X is truly one of the GOATs. Back in the day, he was among the true elite on the West Coast, and at times, even rocked with the East Coast heavyweights. Now, he’s making it clear that he belongs in the conversation with classic-era rap legends who are re-emerging today.
You’ve got to check out what he’s doing and let me know where you think he stands. Personally, I think he can go bar for bar, song for song, with just about anybody in the game right now. What do you think?
Beyoncé’s loyal army of devoted fans are packing up racist Swifites online after Taylor Swift was named second in Billboard’s list of “25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century,” likely leaving the top spot for the R&B superstar.
The outlet predicted the backlash, although not the outpouring of racist abuse,” while revealing Swift as the runner-up earlier this week.
“The fact that controversy will likely tear through the internet over [Swift] being just one small space below No. 1 is just another testament to her power,” the publication noted.
Nonetheless, racist Taylor Swift fans, anticipating a win for Beyoncé, vented their frustrations in numerous disgusting tweets. #SwiftieRacism began trending on X (Twitter) as the Beyhive and other social media users called out the perpetrators.
“Racism has ALWAYS been a strongly present issue within Taylor’s fanbase,” one user shared. “When people think of a “racist fanbase,” SWIFTIES is the first word that comes to mind. And the thing is, they’ve NEVER tried to hide it and have always been openly racist.”
Racism has ALWAYS been a strongly present issue within Taylor’s fanbase. When people think of a “racist fanbase,” SWIFTIES is the first word that comes to mind. And the thing is, they’ve NEVER tried to hide it and have always been openly racist.#SWIFTIERACISMpic.twitter.com/dHZo1ziC3c
Many others posted extensive threads featuring hundreds of tweets from Taylor Swift fans racially abusing Beyoncé.
“And this isn’t a first for Swifties,” another appalled fan wrote. “They did the same with Sza. Anytime a woman(especially a black one) dares to best Taylor in any capacity…they start spewing racist or misogynist garbage. Enough is enough.”
And this isn’t a first for Swifties.
They did the same with Sza. Anytime a woman(especially a black one) dares to best Taylor in any capacity…they start spewing racist or misogynist garbage. Enough is enough #swiftieracismpic.twitter.com/c7CNGozF2M
Check out some other reactions at the end of the page.
Taylor Swift Praises “Guiding Light” Beyoncé
Despite the backlash from some fans, Taylor Swift feels very differently about Beyoncé. The pop star gushed over the Houston native after she made a surprise appearance at the October premiere of Swift’s Eras Tour film in October last year.
“I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce‘s influence,” she wrote. “The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms. Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale.
I’m glad the Beyhive is making the #swiftieracism trend because the amount of racist tweets i have seen from that fanbase all because Beyoncé was RIGHTFULLY placed above taylor on billboards greatest artist of the 21st century list crazy.
No amount of racism and misogyny will stop Beyoncé from being the greatest pop star of this century or at the very top of all time artists and I'm loving it!! No amount of lies and defamation can change the fact that she deserved that spot for a long time. Talent always wins!!
Imagine my surprise coming on Twitter & seeing #SwiftieRacism trending🌚I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again: that fandom is NEVER beating the antiblack allegations pic.twitter.com/DeW8vN4lqB
Afrika Bambaataa is being accused of sexual assault by a French rapper who claims the Hip-Hop pioneer preyed on him when he was a teenager.
Solo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and a founding member of the influential French rap group Assassin, who emerged out of the country’s underground music scene in the 1980s and 1990s.
He opened up about the alleged abuse during an interview French outlet CliqueTV. The conversation was translated by martial arts publication BJJ Eastern Europe, published Thursday (November 28).
“Being confronted by a predator, especially someone you admire, is very difficult because you admire this person,” he stated. “Realizing they have flaws that lead to inappropriate behavior is a shock.”
Solo claimed that he witnessed Afrika Bambaataa assault another “young boy,” before becoming a victim himself. He said Bambaataa assaulted him while watching an adult movie.
“That too is something you’re not prepared for,” Solo explained. “When I found myself in front of the p###, I was so shocked that I didn’t move.”
Solo revealed it took him decades to come to terms with what happened and didn’t consider himself a victim or speak about what happened for “over 40 years.”
“I needed personal development and support to even recognize that I was a victim,” he explained. “That was the hardest part.”
When asked if he blamed himself for the alleged assault, Solo replied, “There’s this feeling that you didn’t have the right reaction at the right time. Over time, I understood that mechanisms are triggered that make it impossible to respond appropriately.”
Afrika Bambaataa Is Accused Of Abusing Multiple Minors
Multiple men have claimed Afrika Bambaataa sexually abused them when they were minors. Bambaataa denied the allegations in 2016.
Solo said he hasn’t spoken to many people in the Hip-Hop community about the alleged assault but stated, “What happened to me isn’t exceptional, and many can relate to it.”
Nick Cannon is navigating the complexities of fatherhood on Thanksgiving as he balances spending time with his 12 children across multiple households while giving back at a Los Angeles charity event.
The “Masked Singer” host, 44, helped serve 4,000 turkey dinners to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving outreach on Wednesday, where he also spoke about his holiday plans.
“It’s very complicated. I’m a busy man on Thanksgiving,” Cannon told People. “I’ve got a bunch of dinners that I’ve got to go to. I’m going to be full by the end of the day, but everybody specializes in certain things… so I know every house that needs to have the things that I really like.”
Cannon, the father of 12 children with six different women, noted some of his go-to Thanksgiving dishes: “Some people got good sweet potato pie, some people got amazing fried turkey.”
The entertainer shares 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with his ex-wife, singer Mariah Carey.
With Brittany Bell, he has three children—7-year-old Golden, 3-year-old Powerful Queen, and 2-year-old Rise.
His children with Abby De La Rosa include twin sons Zion and Zillion, 3, and a 2-year-old daughter, Beautiful.
Cannon also shares son Legendary Love, 2, with Bre Tiesi, and Onyx, 2, with LaNisha Cole. Lastly, he and Alyssa Scott welcomed a daughter named Halo, who is turning 2 in December.
The couple mourned the loss of their 5-month-old son Zen, who passed away in December 2021 due to brain cancer.
Celebrities take part in the Los Angeles Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Outreach on Skid Row, in Los Angeles, California
Featuring: Nick Cannon, Joe Manganiello, Caitlin O’Connor
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 27 Nov 2024
Credit: Faye’s Vision/Cover ImagesCelebrities take part in the Los Angeles Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Outreach on Skid Row, in Los Angeles, California
Featuring: Joe Manganiello, Caitlin O’Connor
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 27 Nov 2024
Credit: Faye’s Vision/Cover Images
Cannon’s holiday started with philanthropic efforts as he joined a team of volunteers, including actor Joe Manganiello and his girlfriend, Caitlin O’Connor, at the Los Angeles Mission to deliver meals to individuals living on Skid Row.
Known for his regular participation in the event, Cannon expressed gratitude for being able to give back during one of the busiest times of his year.
As Thanksgiving brought a whirlwind schedule of family gatherings and charitable work, Cannon reflected on his joyful but hectic life.
“It’s all love. I just do my best to be there for everyone,” he said.
Future is facing legal trouble after a Minnesota-based company filed a lawsuit alleging he improperly used a trademarked “Limo-Jet” in a music video and caused damage to the custom-made vehicle.
The trademarked car is a jet fuselage repurposed as a luxury limousine and was featured in a 2024 music video for the song “Arabi.”
The suit, brought by MIK Corporation, claims that the rapper, Egyptian entertainer Mohammed Ramadan and Lebanese-Canadian singer Sari Abboud used it in the video without proper permission.
MIK, which owns the trademark for Limo-Jet and rents the vehicle for events, alleges that the rappers filmed the vehicle without proper consent despite earlier agreements preventing such usage.
According to documents obtained by AllHipHop, Ramadan and his associates first contacted MIK in April 2023, inquiring about possibly using the Limo-Jet at shows in California and Dubai.
Their discussions led to them visiting a Des Plaines, Illinois lot, where the Limo-Jet was stored.
During the visit, they reportedly agreed not to release photographs or footage of the vehicle without MIK’s approval and not to damage the vehicle.
Things started going south when they arrived to look at the unique vehicle. MIK alleges the Limo-Jet’s signature custom paint job was scuffed during the April visit.
The company claims it was blindsided in February 2024 when the music video for “Arabi” premiered on YouTube featuring multiple shots of the Limo-Jet.
The video was a hit, racking up over 53 million views as of press time.
The lawsuit includes claims of breach of contract, negligence, fraud, and misappropriation.
MIK is pursuing damages for both the unauthorized commercial use of the Limo-Jet and the alleged harm caused to the vehicle.
Universal Music Group (UMG), a co-defendant in the lawsuit, recently moved to dismiss the case, citing a lack of personal jurisdiction in Illinois.
While MIK’s amended complaint argued that Ramadan acted as UMG’s agent, the court ruled that the connection between the two was too tenuous to establish the jurisdiction necessary to keep UMG in the case.
The court dismissed the claims against UMG, granting MIK an opportunity to amend its allegations before the December 15 deadline.
The courts also questioned whether the remaining defendants, besides Future’s affiliated company, Wilburn Holding Co., had been properly served.
MIK, which has until mid-December to address these issues, faces the potential dismissal of those defendants if service deadlines are missed; Future and his company will be on the hook regardless.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Justin Combs has earned himself quite the reputation for throwing wild house parties, so much so that he’s reportedly been blacklisted.
The incarcerated mogul’s 30-year-old son has reportedly been partying a little too hard and could struggle to book a venue for his next luxury mansion bash.
According to a New York Post report, his raucous antics have earned him a ban from wealthy Los Angeles renters who don’t want him, or his hundreds of guests, anywhere near their mansions.
A broker of luxury homes in Southern California told the outlet Justin misleads renters about his intentions for their properties.
“The company that I work with rented houses to Justin,” the broker claimed. “He would say, ‘I’m having 20 people over.’ But there would be 200 and then they would wreck the house.”
The source, described as an “LA-based facilitator for” rich and famous clients, went on to say that people are now refusing to do business with Justin.
“It’s gotten to the point where nobody will rent to him,” they added. “He called me to rent, and I said no.”
Justin Combs Attorney: “He Did Nothing Wrong”
However, Justin’s attorney told the outlet his client has “not been charged with a crime or sued civilly regarding any of these accusations,” because he is innocent. “He did nothing wrong,” Jeffrey Lichtman stated.
While Justin there’s no suggestion Justin participated in any illegal activity at his parties, his father’s alleged “freak-offs” are at the center of multiple lawsuit allegations and his arrest on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in September.
Meanwhile, Diddy is spending Thanksgiving and the foreseeable future behind bars. On Wednesday (November 27), Judge Arun Subramanian denied the Bad Boy Entertainment founder’s latest motion for release.
“No condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community,” the judge wrote in part.
Lil Xan will be spending the holiday behind bars if cops get their way after the controversial artist got physical with a recent concert-goer.
Footage surfaced online showing Lil Xan attacking an audience member at a show in Boston at the Royale nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning (November 23).
The 28-year-old rapper stopped to talk to fans in the crowd after wrapping his performance. However, things quickly went left as Lil Xan appeared to smash a man in the face with his microphone.
The audience member drops to the group, clinging to the stage with one hand. As he staggers to his feet, Lil Xan is waiting for him and kicks him in the face, sending the man knocking into other fans.
Shocked members of the audience rushed to berate Xan and usher his victim to safety.
It’s unclear what sparked the attack, but a video from earlier during the evening shows the man flipping off Xan.
It’s not the “Bloody Nose” hitmaker’s first violent outburst. He was previously hit with a hefty fine after pulling out a gun during a dispute at a gas station about the late rapper Tupac Shakur.
He pointed the weapon at a hardcore Tupac fan who confronted him about his viral remarks disparaging the late rapper.
Meanwhile, according to TMZ, cops launched an investigation into Lil Xan’s recent stage attack. Law enforcement arrived at the Boston club after the rapper had already left.
According to the outlet, cops also claimed witnesses alleged Lil Xan assaulted two other individuals while leaving the venue.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s daughters, North and Chicago West, are stealing the spotlight from their famous father in the new music video for “Bomb.”
The track appeared on West and Ty Dolla $ign’s VULTURES 2, which dropped last August.
The video sees 11-year-old North and her six-year-old sister Chicago driving futuristic vehicles through a post-apocalyptic desert setting. The siblings are chased by teeth-baring furry monsters in the AI-assisted video.
However, the video sparked debate among Kanye West fans on Instagram, with some criticizing the use of AI.
“This is such a f###### embarrassing fall of artistic integrity,” one person said, while another claimed they “lost some brain cells watching this.”
However, others praised Kanye West as a visionary light-years ahead of his peers and argued his groundbreaking ideas would eventually be understood and appreciated.
“For those saying this sucks?” one fan noted. “You’ve got to remember, YE IS ALWAYS 5 YEARS AHEAD OF HIS TIME.”
Kanye West’s daughter North plans to follow in her father’s footsteps and launch her music career. She announced her debut album earlier this year, following her appearance on VULTURES 1 cut, “Talking.”
Back in March, the little girl revealed she was working on a project titled Elementary School Dropout, an homage to Kanye West’s classic 2004 album The College Dropout.
According to Ye confidant Justin Laboy, North’s been working on her craft, creating ten freestyles a day.
“Everybody’s excited,” Justin Laboy told TMZ earlier this year. “Ye’s putting everything, all chips in on her – production, the best engineers. I think she’s got it. Plus, she just naturally loves it.”
