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Kim Kardashian Gets Freaky With Tesla Robot In Pics

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Kim Kardashian found herself under fire after sharing a provocative photoshoot with a Tesla robot and electric utility truck, sparking heated discussions on social media.

The photos, which featured the reality TV star dressed in lingerie while posing suggestively with the high-tech creations, quickly drew criticism from fans and detractors alike.

“So Optimus got laid?” one user wrote, while another added, “Sexualizing robots already is wild.”

The controversial images, posted to Kardashian’s social media accounts, show her wearing a bomber jacket, bra, stockings, and suspenders in various suggestive poses.

In one image, she straddles the lap of the humanoid Tesla robot. Another shows her squatting in front of the robot while it appeared to sit in the driver’s seat of the Tesla truck.

The robot, designed by Elon Musk’s Tesla, added a sci-fi edge that wasn’t enough to curb public backlash.

Critics questioned whether Kardashian’s use of Tesla products was a subtle endorsement of Musk or even an indication of her political stance.

Some commenters pointed to Musk’s recent appointment by President-elect Donald Trump to head the newly formed “Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)” as potential grounds for Kim’s perceived alignment with Trump.

The sexualized nature of the photoshoot also stirred discomfort among fans.

Critics scoffed at the merging of lingerie-clad poses with cutting-edge technology, calling the imagery “weird” and out-of-touch.

One dissatisfied user commented, “Sorry Kim, you’re not gonna normalize this weird behavior for us. We don’t want this!”

Others went beyond Kardashian’s photo choices, lamenting the broader implications of technology encroaching on everyday life.

“I hate this for mankind,” wrote one concerned critic, reflecting unease about the rapid integration of robotics and automation into society.

Whether Kardashian intended to spark such divisive debates remains unknown, but the images have undoubtedly ignited conversations about technology, politics, and celebrity influence.

Big Sean Shrugs Off Jhené Aiko Marriage Proposal Pressure Amid Engagement Ring Rumors

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Looks like Big Sean is still unbothered by the public scrutiny he faces when it comes to proposing to his longtime partner Jhené Aiko.

The Detroit rapper broke his silence in an interview with TMZ days after Aiko sparked a flurry of rumors after being spotted wearing a large diamond ring after leaving the 2024 GQ Men of the Year party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles with Sean in tow. Considering the fact that Aiko was wearing the rock on her ring finger, it made sense that social media users jumped to the conclusion that Sean had popped the question. However, in a not so stealthy tweet and delete spree, Aiko denied the rumors in politely petty fashion.

“This ring is from my stylist,” Aiko wrote in the since deleted tweet. “It only fit on that finger [kissy face emoji] the more you know.”

In light of Aiko’s shady response to the moment, Big Sean is speaking out about the pressure he’s feeling from fans over the moment.

“I don’t think too much about it, man,” Big Sean told TMZ. “You know what, life is short, bro, so you got to do what you feel, you know what I’m saying.”

“She is the best, though, I’ll tell you that,” Sean stated, when asked if she was “The one” to which he replied without hesitation “Of course.”

While it may appear as though the “Bounce Back” rapper is saving face for the camera, it is more than likely that he isn’t worried about outside pressures considering his relationship with the Los Angeles-bred singer has been in public view for years. In fact, they shared their last major shared milestone with their following nearly two years ago to the date — which makes it easy to see why fans are so invested in the happy ending of marital bliss. In November 2022 Aiko and Big Sean welcomed their first child and took to social media to celebrate ten days after the little boy was born.

“✨11/08/22✨💙Noah Hasani💙 after 24 hours of labor, a total lunar eclipse, and while it was pouring rain… he came 🥹 my baby Yoda, my Sani 💙.”

Check out Sean Don gushing about his boo thang in the video above and see the tender photo of Aiko with their newborn son below.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy’s Lawyer Makes Stunning Admission Over Broken Jail Rules

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Exclusives

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers are aiming at the government’s claims that the jailed mogul was attempting to obstruct justice by using other inmates’ information – by admitting to the allegations.

Prosecutors have claimed the 55-year-old has attempted to “evade law enforcement monitoring” and “corruptly influence witness testimony” while he’s behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

They say Diddy used other inmates’ Phone Access Cards (ironically abbreviated as PACs) and a “non-authorized third-party messaging service” to communicate with multiple people.

In a filing on Thursday (November 21), the day before a high-stakes hearing to determine whether or not Diddy will make bond and be freed from the MDC prison in Brooklyn, his lawyers flat out admitted he was using other inmates’ information to make calls.

Diddy’s lawyers framed his paying for and using other inmates’ PACs as no big deal.

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“The use of other inmates’ PAC numbers is also a widespread practice at the MDC and not obstruction,” Diddy’s lawyer, Alexandra A.E. Shapiro, wrote in a filing to Judge Arun Subramanian.

“Inmates routinely share their calling minutes with other inmates, and they are limited to 15 minutes per call and one call per hour. The government has presented no evidence suggesting anything Mr. Combs says using other numbers is any different from what he says while using his individual PAC number,” Shapiro added.

Shapiro went a step further and blamed the dire conditions at MDC as an excuse for Diddy to use other inmates’ PACs to make calls to the outside world.

“If anything, that Mr. Combs needs to resort to sharing minutes demonstrates that the conditions at MDC do not permit an adequate defense preparation. Although this is technically not permitted by BOP policy, the BOP effectively sanctions the practice, and all calls are monitored,” Shapiro reasoned.

According to the BOP’s official procedures, inmates must provide administrators with a list of contacts – which must be approved – and the person on the list must be “agreeable” to receiving the inmate’s telephone call.

As for sharing, the BOP’s rules are pretty straightforward – which may cause a problem for Diddy during his upcoming court hearing.

“An inmate may not possess another inmate’s telephone access code number. An inmate may not give his or her telephone access code number to another inmate and is to report a compromised telephone access code number immediately to unit staff,” according to rules laid out by the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Diddy is awaiting trial after being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

He is slated to appear in court for his 5th attempt to make a bond on Friday (November 22).

Ice Cube Lays Out Why Bernie Mac Was At His Best In “The Players Club”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Ice Cube has set the record straight on Bernie Mac’s legendary performance in the 1998 cult classic The Players Club, a film Cube both wrote and directed.

During a conversation with comedians Chico Bean, DC Young Fly, Clayton English and Karlous Miller for his appearance on The 85 South Comedy Show, Cube pulled back the curtain on Mac’s iconic portrayal of “Dollar Bill,” calling it the “greatest of all time.” When asked by Bean if Cube had a hand in Bernie Mac’s involvement in the film, the rap legend-turned-Hollywood mogul didn’t hesitate.

“Hell yeah, I wrote and directed that movie,” he said, cementing his role as the creative mastermind behind the project. “I specially wrote Dollar Bill for Bernie, man. That’s one of the greatest of all time right there.”

Ice Cube added that while Mac had plenty of memorable roles in his career, nothing else came close.

“It’s hard, to me, for anybody to mess with that,” Cube said, clearly in awe of the late comedy star’s performance. Cube backed his assertion up by explaining how Mac’s comedic brilliance elevated the movie, which was already a home run to new heights.

“We just—I just let him get busy,” Cube revealed. “I don’t start with a whack script, right? The script’s got to be funny out loud while you’re reading it before I even start.”

He credited the solid foundation of his writing for allowing Mac’s improvisational genius to shine through.

“If you just said it how it is, it would be funny,” Cube said, adding that the real magic came when Bernie added his own flavor to the role. “Stick with the script but also add those, you know, curveballs in there, that just takes it to another level.”

The Players Club remains a cultural staple more than two decades after its release. The film grossed over $23 million at the box office, a strong showing for its modest $5 million budget. Its popularity only grew with home video rentals, becoming a frequent favorite at neighborhood video stores. In the streaming era, the film continues to attract new fans, racking up millions of views on platforms like Prime Video and Peacock. With Ice Cube’s reverence for Bernie Mac’s performance, it’s clear that Player’s Club is not just a film—it’s a legacy.

Ice Cube’s 11th studio album, Man Down, arrives on Friday (November 22).

De La Soul “Exploring Legal Options” After Unauthorized Book Hits Shelves

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

The living members of De La Soul—Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent “Maseo” Mason—are urging fans not to support a new book called High & Rising (A Book About De La Soul). As the title and cover art suggest, the book intertwines the New York-bred trio’s journey to becoming one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups to emerge from the 1980s with the author’s life.

But according to an Instagram post, Pos and Mase had nothing to do with it and, in fact, they’re considering taking swift legal action. The post explains, “We’ve been receiving congratulatory messages about a book titled ‘High & Rising.’ However, we want to make it absolutely clear: this is an unauthorized book, and we are not connected to it in any way.

“For years, you’ve stood with us in our fight for ownership of our catalog and the right to benefit from the music we created. That same dedication to protecting what’s ours extends to being the ones who tell OUR story—something deeply personal and ‘De La’ to the core. Our story will be told in our words, in our way, with the style you’ve come to know and love. Until then, we encourage you to indulge in the authentic DA.I.S.Y. Age by supporting projects backed by us.”

They go on to say, “If you choose to support this book, that’s your right. We just want it to be clear that we do not and we are exploring all of our legal options. Even within this book’s title, the ‘3’ Is missing which shows how inauthentic it is because for us, ‘3’ will always be the magic number. We’re cooking up something special for Spring 2025—so the wait won’t be long for more of that authentic ‘De La.'”

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High & Rising: A Book About De La Soul is written by Marcus J. Moore, and is currently being sold on the Harpers Collins website. Described as “a stunning cultural biography of De La Soul, the era-defining hip-hop trio that touched millions of lives and changed rap forever,” the book touts itself as the first about the beloved group.

“The first book about De La Soul, High & Rising shows that De La Soul is Black history, American history, world history, our history,” the description reads. “This is a tale about staying the course, and how holding true to your virtue can lead to dynamic results.”

According to the website, Moore finished it shortly after Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur’s death. The beloved member passed away in February 2023.

“Completed in the wake of Dave’s passing and the group’s arrival on streaming platforms after years in digital purgatory, High & Rising tells the story of one of the most influential rap groups of all time,” it continues. “In the process, acclaimed music journalist Marcus J. Moore braids in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about his journey through life with De La as a backdrop.”

De La Soul’s first six albums, including 1989’s 3 Feet High and Rising, landed on streaming services for the first time on March 3, 2023 (3/3/23), just weeks after Jolicoeur had died. It was a bittersweet moment for Pos and Mase, who’d been fighting Tommy Boy Records founder Tom Silverman for the rights for years but suddenly, Jolicoeur wasn’t there to witness it.

Pos reflected on Jolicoeur’s passing on the one-year-anniversary of his death, writing, “I feel conflicted posting this on this date…Dave disliked when people were publicly remembered on the day they were lost….The day they transitioned but I’m sure he also respected how people chose to remember those they love and have lost. So on this day I will stand alongside all the people who cherish him as well as kept us in their prayers but to be clear I miss him in the physical everyday, rep for him everyday & will talk to someone about him everyday.”

 










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In a subsequent interview with AllHipHop, Maseo assured De La Soul fans it wasn’t the end for them.

“The plan is definitely to step out and put my best foot forward to make AOI 3 a reality,” he said at the time. “We are definitely looking to complete that mission. Pos has other ideas that he’s trying to bring to fruition. We got the blessing of friends and family—and Dave’s family in particular— for us to keep moving forward. We were actually kind of summoned to it. We went to Dave’s memorial at his house, and everybody that we grew up with was like, ‘Y’all know y’all gotta keep going.’ And on so many levels I feel like we have to and, at the same time, we want to. We still got a lot in the tank.”

Akon Admits He Promoted Akon City “Way Too Early”—But Insists It’s Coming

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Exclusives

Akon, the multi-platinum artist turned entrepreneur, opened up about the progress on his ambitious Akon City project.

During a candid interview with AllHipHop‘s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, he said the city is on the way. Announced with great fanfare in 2018, Akon City was billed as a futuristic, eco-friendly city in Senegal powered by cryptocurrency. It was giving Wakanda vibes, particularly because Marvel’s Black Panther movie came out the same year. ‘Kon admitted he may have jumped the gun when first revealing the project.

“My biggest thing was I promoted it way, way, way too early,” Akon confessed during the interview. When pressed, he said it was sheer excitement: “Of course, anything that exciting that would change a culture, people will naturally want to know what’s happening right now, assuming that it’s already happening. But it was in a process of creating.’

The vision for the city began as a technological and economic hub for Africa, including luxury apartments, a cryptocurrency-based economy and progressive energy solutions.

Akon stressed the magnitude and complexity of the effort: “It’s a city. Nowhere near [done].”

Early plans included 2,000 acres and a $6 billion price tag to complete. Akon and his team broke ground in 2020.

Akon City continues to be a beacon of hope and innovation for the African continent. It is located at Mbodiene, Senegal, with the goal to attract tourists, entrepreneurs and investors. However, Akon has repeatedly said that the project is also about creating opportunities for Africans to thrive.

“Senegal is home to my family and heritage,” Akon shared when first announcing the project. “I want to make a lasting impact that bridges the gap between the people of Senegal and the rest of the world.”

“It’s a process,” he told AllHipHop, suggesting the gravity of the lift.

Akon continues to expand his musical empire and has anew chart-topping single called “Beautiful Day.”

READ MORE: Akon Is Back With New Music & A Positive Perspective

Traditionally, Akon has made his mark with his unique blend of R&B, Hip-Hop and global sensibilities, earning him worldwide acclaim. With hits like “Locked Up,” “Smack That” and “Lonely,” Akon dominated the charts in the 2000s. Beyond his solo work, Akon is celebrated for collaborating and helping create stars like Lady Gaga and T-Pain through his label, Konvict Muzik.

EXCLUSIVE: The Game Fights For His Mansion In Court As Priscilla Rainey Case Drags On

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Exclusives

The Game’s ongoing legal drama with former She Got Game contestant Priscilla Rainey appears to have no end in sight. The latest involves the “Hate It or Love It” rapper’s Los Angeles mansion, which Rainey has been trying to get her hands on for months in an effort to collect a $7.1 million judgement.

In new court documents filed on Wednesday (November 20) and obtained by AllHipHop, The Game is asking the court dismiss the Order for Sale of Dwelling and order the Marshal to release the levy. In August, Rainey served The Game and his manager, Wack 100, in hopes of seizing his Calabasas property.

A process server sent a notice of levy, writ of execution and more to The Game and Wack 100 on Rainey’s behalf in June. Both men were listed at the same address. Rainey accused The Game of transferring his home’s deed to Wack 100 to prevent her from seizing it. But The Game denies being personally served at all.

“No individual delivered any court papers to me on August 22, 2024 at any location,” The Game says. “No individual approached me on August 22, 2024 at any location and stated anything that would suggest to me they were attempting to serve me with court papers. I ultimately became aware of the Order to Show Cause Why Order for Sale of Dwelling Should Not Be Made from media reports about it.”

The docs continue to contest the claim The Game was personally served. His attorneys question the declarant’s story about serving the defendant (The Game) in detail.

“According to the declarant, Robert Sedillo, Jr., he personally served Defendant at 10:17 A.M,” they write. “The absence of a unit number in the description of Defendant’s alleged service suggests Mr. Sedillo does not claim to have served Defendant at any particular unit. According to the POS Mr. Sedillo then waited around for almost half an hour (24 minutes) before going to Unit B318 and leaving ‘the documents’ with an unnamed adult. But why?

“If Mr. Sedillo had in fact personally served Defendant at 10:17 A.M., service was complete and there was nothing left to be done. Delivering the documents to someone else, not Defendant, was an idle act; it was neither personal service, service by mail, or—standing alone—any kind of substitute service. The only reason for Mr. Sedillo to make the 10:41 A.M. delivery was because he did not actually personally serve Defendant at 10:17 A.M. as he claims.”

They continue, “Given that Defendant was not personally served, a reasonable reading of Mr. Sedillo’s POS is that he personally arrived at xxxx Canterbury Drive at 10:17 A.M. and staked it out for approximately 24 minutes before leaving the documents with someone in unit B318. This is neither personal service nor service by mail.”

Sedillo claimed he served The Game with an order regarding the proposed sale of a dwelling, a notice of a hearing for a right to a homestead exemption and other documents on August 22. But The Game is clearly denying such an event ever took place.

Rainey sued The Game for sexual battery in 2015. Rainey accused the rapper of reaching his hand inside her dress and rubbing her private parts during an off-camera date. After The Game didn’t show up for court, the judge sided with Rainey and she was given the default judgement. She’s been relentless in the pursuit of that money ever since.

Jussie Smollett’s Conviction In Hate Crime Hoax Case Reversed By Illinois Supreme Court

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

In a landmark decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s criminal conviction related to his 2019 hate crime hoax case. The unanimous ruling declared that the original plea deal made between Smollett and Cook County prosecutors must be upheld, preventing any further prosecution on the matter.

The court’s decision centered not on Smollett’s guilt or innocence but on the principle of honoring agreements made by the state. Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb, who was appointed to the case five months after Cook County D.A. Kim Foxx negotiated a plea agreement with Smollett, expressed his disappointment with the ruling.

Webb emphasized that the court’s decision was unrelated to his two years of work on the case, stating, “This was an unprecedented resolution driven by the plea deal,” according to a statement issued to TMZ.

Webb remains firm in his belief that Smollett is guilty of orchestrating the attack and criticized the original plea deal for creating this outcome.

The controversy traces back to 2019, when the former Empire actor claimed he was attacked by two men shouting racial and homophobic slurs while invoking Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. However, the investigation revealed that Smollett had staged the attack with the assistance of Abimbola and Ola Osundairo, two brothers who were friends of the actor.

In her plea deal, Foxx required Smollett to forfeit his $10,000 bond and complete 15 hours of community service, which he surpassed by completing 18 hours. The Supreme Court noted that the state must honor its agreement. “The State is bound by the agreement,” the court stated in its ruling.

Smollett’s attorney, Nenye Uche, described the decision as a win for justice and due process, telling TMZ, “This was not a prosecution based on facts, rather it was a vindictive persecution, and such a proceeding has no place in our criminal justice system.”

Uche added that the case highlighted the influence of public opinion on high-profile prosecutions, arguing that “the public wanted Jussie convicted” regardless of reasonable doubt.

While Smollett now has a clean legal slate, his reputation remains tarnished. The case has become a touchstone for those discrediting claims of racial injustice. Even before the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling, Smollett’s name resurfaced in recent political discourse.

Following Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, a wave of racist text messages targeting Black Americans gained national attention. MAGA supporters dismissed the texts as fabricated, calling them a “Jussie Smollett hoax” on social media, linking the actor’s case to contemporary racial issues.

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The texts, sent to Black college students, young professionals, and others, referenced slavery and racial tropes, with one NAACP official labeling them a reflection of an emboldened hate culture. “These messages represent an alarming increase in vile and abhorrent rhetoric,” said NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the messages as part of a broader trend of racial intimidation but was met with accusations of exaggeration from Trump supporters. Smollett’s case, widely ridiculed on X (formerly Twitter), became a rallying cry for skeptics dismissing concerns about racial injustice.

Although Smollett has escaped further legal repercussions, the lasting impact on his public image underscores how polarizing his case remains in the cultural and political landscape. For many, his story has become a symbol of disinformation, complicating any efforts he might make to rehabilitate his reputation.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s Latest Song Re-Affirms The OGs Never Left

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Music

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are back at it.

The dynamic duo have unveiled the second single from their highly anticipated collaborative album, Missionary.

“Outta Da Blue” features singer Alus and was produced by an all-star production team, including Dre, Dem Jointz, BoogzDaBeast, and FNZ.

“Gorgeous,” the first release, features Jhené Aiko.

“Outta Da Blue” is special, as Snoop and Dre go back to back over a funky beat produced by the good doctor. The song is highlighted some samples that die-hard heads will recognize. “The sh#t I be smoking is highly recommended,” he raps, ever the pot head.

Missionary is slated for release on December 13 through Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope Records.

Listen below and let us know what you think.

Dr. Dre Reverts To Prime MC Form With Snoop Dogg & Alus On New ‘Missionary’ Single

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Dr. Dre has dusted off his lyrical notepad and exercised his pen game on the latest single to arrive from he and Snoop Dogg’s upcoming album Missionary.

On Thursday (November 21), the legendary West Coast duo unleashed their Dr. Dre, Dem Jointz, BoogzDaBeast-produced record entitled “Outta Da Blue” featuring Alus. Equipped with an ear-worming sample layered over energizing drums, the track captures Dre and Snoop going bar-for-bar with each other as if the year was 1999 and “The Next Episode” was taking over the radio airwaves around the world once again.

The arrival of the potent album rollout-assisting banger follows widespread acclaim the duo received after teasing a snippet of the track to warm reception during their appearance on the live episode of Drink Champs at ComplexCon earlier this month. Adding fuel to the fiery hype surrounding the single, “Outta Da Blue” was also featured in the official trailer for Netflix’s upcoming film Back In Action, starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx, which premieres in January 2025.

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Since Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg announced the December 13 release date for Missionary, the pair of Hip-Hop icons have been promoting the LP non-stop. Snoop Dogg recently shared three clips to his Instagram account, giving fans a taste of what to expect. Par for the course, Dr. Dre sampled some old funk tracks, including Sly & the Family Stone’s “Thank You,” as well as the 1979 hit by The Police, “Message in a Bottle.”

Additionally, prior to “Outta Da Blue” Dre and Snoop debuted the album’s lead single “Gorgeous” which is assisted by none other than Los Angeles-bred vocalist Jhené Aiko. In addition to the former, Dre and Snoop have enlisted a star-studded calvary of guests for the album’s features, which includes appearances from Eminem, 50 Cent, Jelly Roll, Method Man, Sting and the late Tom Petty.

Stream the track below.

Mac Miller Project “Balloonerism” Gets 2025 Release Date

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Mac Miller’s long-anticipated studio album Balloonerism will finally see the light of day. According to an Instagram post from the artist’s estate, the album— which was teased at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival on November 16—the project will arrive on January 17, 2025.

Accompanying the announcement is a first look at the album’s companion film, directed by Samuel Mason, offering fans a glimpse into the creative vision behind the project. 

The release marks the culmination of a long-standing wish connected to the late artist, who died from an accidental drug overdose on September 7, 2018.

“Many of Malcolm’s fans are aware of Balloonerism, a full-length album that Malcolm created around the time of the release of Faces in 2014,” his family said in a statement. “It is a project that was of great importance to Malcolm — to the extent that he commissioned artwork for it and discussions concerning when it should be released were had regularly, though ultimately GO:OD AM and subsequent albums ended up taking precedence.” 

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The estate shared that the decision to unveil Balloonerism was deeply rooted in honoring Mac Miller’s artistic integrity.

“We believe the project showcases both the breadth of his musical talents and fearlessness as an artist,” the family added. “Given that unofficial versions of the album have circulated online for years and that releasing Balloonerism was something that Malcolm frequently expressed being important to him, we felt it most appropriate to present an official version of the project to the world. With that in mind, we’re happy to announce that Balloonerism will be released on January 17, 2025.” 

The album stems from a particularly prolific era of Mac Miller’s career, one that also produced fan-favorite projects like Watching Movies with the Sound Off, Delusional Thomas and Faces.

Known for his genre-defying experimentation, the release promises to mirror the fearless creativity that defined this critical phase of his artistry. 

The upcoming project will be sold in a variety of physical formats, including CD, cassette and vinyl. Fans can choose from two distinctive vinyl editions offered exclusively through balloonerism.com.

These include a one-time deluxe pressing featuring a rainbow foil-wrapped slipcase, white splatter cloud vinyl and a 32-page color booklet. A second limited pressing will feature a clear vinyl design. 

50 Cent Shows Love To Dame Dash Despite Months Of Ruthless Trolling 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent is cutting Dame Dash some slack after months of relentless trolling amid a years-long rivalry. 

In an unexpected turn of events, on Thursday morning (November 21), the G-Unit boss showed Dame some love, and his compassionate side, calling on his followers to support the former Roc-A-Fella mogul’s latest venture.  

50 Cent took to Instagram with a video of Dame Dash encouraging a fan to check out his America Nu Network and “give it a shot.”  

“See where all the money is, see why I’m broke,” Dame says in the clip. 

Although he sent a jab at Dame Dash, saying he “[runs] his mouth [too] much,” 50 Cent urged, “but check out America NU.” 

He added, “I don’t like the s### he said but I don’t care to see him fvcked up !” 

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Dame previously challenged 50 Cent to a CEO-level battle in response to the rapper calling him broke.  

“Somebody definitely sent me that cute s##t 50 said about me not having no money,” he began. “I feel like now me and 50 should have a battle, and no gangster s##t. I’m 53 years old. That would be whack and corny for the culture.” 

Instead, Dame Dash proposed he and 50 Cent compete in a battle of business acumen. 

“He’s in the television network business now,” Dame continued. “So if I was a rapper, I would be like, alright, I’m going to make a diss record, you make a diss record. Now let’s not do that. Let’s do CEO War, right?” 

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Meanwhile, his recent comments aren’t the only time Dame Dash claimed he is broke. Back in August, Dame said, “investing in my dreams” led to his financial woes.  

“Somebody asked me how I got so broke. Investing in my dreams,” Dame explained. “You know, when you’re investing in your dreams and you dream big, you’re always gonna be broke…or have a lot of s###. But I don’t have no money for nobody else. That’s what you call broke. But that’s what it is.”  

Boosie Badazz Plans To Impregnate Fiancée Days After She Gives Birth 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Boosie Badazz is yet to welcome baby number nine, but the Baton Rouge rapper is intent on having his tenth child as soon as possible and plans on getting down to business days after his fiancée gives birth.  

The rapper recently announced his fiancée, Rajel Nelson, is pregnant with his ninth child. The couple are expecting a little girl, but Boosie had set his heart on another son and wants to start trying for a boy without delay.  

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“Yeah, I wanted a boy,” he admitted during a recent Instagram Live. “I ain’t tripping I’ma to put another one in her right after that. Other people wait six weeks, I don’t wait six days. I ain’t waiting six days. I’m gone get that boy.” 

Boosie doubled down, saying, “I’m going right back in there. I’m finna load her up.” 

When a fan said Boosie was “trying to stop [Nelson’s] motion,” he agreed. “Yup,” he added. “Sit your ass down.” 

Speaking directly to his fiancée, Boosie joked, “You doing too much. Sit your ass down. Cook, clean and wash dishes and fold up clothes and enjoy this s###. I got this. Ya heard me. Yeah, sit your ass down and breed.” 

While Boosie seemingly wants his fiancée to become a full-time baby-maker, fans previously accused of her trying to trap Boosie with a child, branding her a golddigger.     

“I get up and make my coins just like everybody else,” she asserted earlier this month. “Now if you living off your n####, that’s your business but don’t try to pin my life to yours. Now clock that tea.” 

While Boosie wants to extend his growing family even further, his relationship with his daughter, Poison Ivi, is far from rosy. The 22-year-old rising rapper recently broke down while calling out her father’s hypocrisy over his remarks about her sexuality. 

Did Drake Confirm French Montana Rift Over With Latest Move Or Just Business? 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Drake and French Montana were said to be at odds earlier this year with rumors the former collaborators had fallen out over an alleged cease and desist letter. 

Rick Ross was one of multiple rappers waging at Drake earlier this year. In addition to trolling him incessantly, Rozay fired at the OVO founder in his “Champagne Moments” diss while dragging French into the feud.   

He accused Drake of sending French Montana a cease and desist letter over an unreleased collab. While neither French nor Drizzy addressed the allegations directly, the rumors of bad blood persisted. 

However, Drake’s latest Instagram Story post set tongues wagging, with many on social media claiming the Toronto superstar is extending an olive branch to French Montana. 

On Wednesday night (November 20), Drake shared French’s post promoting his newly released documentary For Khadija. 

Drake fans shared the post online, with some taking it as a sign the beef is squashed and others asking Rick Ross for his updated thoughts.  

While Drake seemingly showing love to French Montana could imply they’re good, the real reason he shared the post is likely far simpler. Drake served as executive producer for the project.  

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French revealed Drake’s role in the project last April ahead of the premiere at the Tribeca Festival. 

“For Khadija. That’s for my mother,” he explained. “You know she came out here and sacrificed for us. My father had left and she stayed, and she helped me become who I became, so I dedicated it to her. Drake is executive producing it.” 

Metro Boomin Reveals Regrets Over Drake Feud 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Metro Boomin played a significant part in kicking off the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef with his song with Future and Kendrick Lamar, “Like That,” from the We Don’t Trust You album. 

During an upcoming interview with GQ Magazine, the producer addressed rumors about the root of his conflict with the OVO founder and admitted he regretted stepping out of character. 

“Me and [Drake], we had a personal issue, and for the record, not over no girl or nothing silly like that,” Metro explained. “It was a personal issue that really hurt me and disappointed me. 

He explained that they just “fell out over something,” but their fame meant it became headline news.  

“It’s just regular s###,” Metro added. “This just happens to have an audience.” 

Nonetheless, Metro admitted he regrets taking their feud to social media, calling him out on Twitter. 

“Now I did have my moment online, which I do regret,” he confessed. “I should have been stronger than that. That was out of character for me. But at a certain point, it’s like, I don’t rap, bro, so you’re going to just s### on me on all of these songs.” 

He added, “I’m not going to get in the booth, so I’m finna tweet at you.” 

While he didn’t get in the booth, Metro Boomin fired back with the viral “BBL Drizzy” instrumental. However, he adamantly denied the theory that he joined forces with Drake’s rivals solely for taking Drake down on the albums We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You with Future.  

“People really think we sat for two years, making two albums [to be] like, Yo, f### this dude. What kind of s### is that?” he asked. “You really think we are going to spend that much time, effort, resources on just trying to get at somebody on an album? Blowing budgets on two albums—going over budget? That’s some serious hate. Neither one of us rock like that.” 

Meanwhile, Future also addressed Drake in the GQ interview, downplaying any notion of “beef.” 

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Calls Out White “Oppression” Myth During Anti-DEI Debate 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett continues to shake things up on the floor of the House of Representatives, delivering a “vocabulary lesson” to the so-called oppressed white men of America.  

On Wednesday (November 20), the Texas Democrat unleashed during a discussion on the GOP-sponsored anti-DEI bill, arguing that those who back the bill intend to remove Black history from school curriculums to spread the myth of white oppression. 

“Let me tell you that the reason that my colleagues wanted to make sure you understood the same Black history that your side of the aisle wants to delete out of classrooms is because you can then misuse words like ‘oppression.’ There has been no oppression for the white man in this country,” Crockett argued.  

“There has been no oppression for the white man in this country,” she continued. “You tell me which white men were dragged out of their homes. You tell me which one of them was dragged across an ocean and told they were going to work, have their wives stolen, and have their wives raped. That didn’t happen. That is oppression.” 

Jasmine Crockett Questions: “What Does A Group Of Privileged White Male Politicians Know About Oppression?”

Sharing a clip on her Instagram feed, Crockett wrote, “Republicans are trying to advance a bill that would fire all workers that work in offices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” because they believe “diversity oppresses white men.” 

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Jasmine Crockett’s remarks followed Donald Trump’s plans to crack down on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These include fining schools and using the funds to pay restitution for “victims” of DEI policies. 

A campaign trail video of Trump laying out his plans in July recently resurfaced online, sparking furious debate. 

“While academics have been obsessed with indoctrinating America’s youth, the time has come to reclaim our once-great educational institutions from the radical left, and we will do that,” he stated in part. “Our secret weapon will be the college accreditation system.” 

Redman Reveals His Biggest Publishing Check: “That Much Money For One Verse” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Redman has cashed a lot of checks in his more than three decades in the rap game, but his biggest payday came from a song with pop superstar Christina Aguilera. 

The New Jersey native teamed up with the singer on the lead single for her fourth studio album, Stripped, released in 2022. Over twenty years later, the song is still Redman’s most lucrative collab.  

“Christina is like one of my favorite collabs,” he revealed during an interview with Red Bull Music. 

Redman explained that Christina Aguilera liked his 2021 song, “Let’s Get Dirty,” featuring DJ Kool, who made a R&B pop version of the track. The resulting single “Dirrty” went on to go platinum and took the rapper around the world. 

“So I got on the record and after that, that s### took off,” he recalled. “We was everywhere bro. She brought me on tour, we was overseas.” 

Stripped established the alter ego “Xtina” and saw the singer shed her teen pop princess image to reveal her real and raw authentic persona. The album sold over 12 million copies worldwide and earned Christina Aguilera multiple Grammy Award nominations, including Best Pop Collaboration with Redman. 

“I got to actually see how a pop artist shake and move through this industry,” Redman shared. “It’s another level than Hip-Hop.” 

In addition to broadening his horizons, the collab made a major impact on his finances. 

“My publishing check,” Redman exclaimed. “Oh my God! I couldn’t believe I got that much money for one verse. It was over like $250k my first check.” 

Meanwhile, Redman is still proving he’s a lyrical force to be reckoned with. He recently joined forces with Method Man and Raekwon for the latest edition of Red Bull’s Spiral one-take Hip-Hop cypher. 

Beyoncé CMA Awards Snub Called Out By Billy Ray Cyrus: “Album Was Brilliant” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Billy Ray Cyrus was stunned that Beyoncé failed to garner a single nomination at the CMA Awards despite breaking records with her chart-topping album. 

On Wednesday (November 20), the veteran country singer, whose daughter Miley Cyrus collaborated with Beyoncé on “II Most Wanted,” shared his thoughts on the nominees just hours before the ceremony. While the snub made headlines when the nominations were announced in September, Billy Ray Cyrus brought Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER album back to the forefront. 

Before getting to the Beyoncé snub, Billy Ray Cyrus seemingly shaded the CMA for not broadcasting his 2019 win with Lil Nas X. 

“Congratulations to ALL @cma nominees! I’m so happy and proud to see country music opening their doors and format to be inclusive to all people, all styles,” he began. “@lilnasx and I won this award in 2019 for Event Of The Year… but you wouldn’t have seen it because they didn’t air it in the show.” 

Billy Ray Cyrus then turned to Beyoncé. “I was surprised to see @beyonce wasn’t nominated???” he added. “Her album was brilliant… her single ruled. But she knows that. She doesn’t need a trophy from the CMA… or permission …. or approval from any of their judges.” 

He concluded with a Muhammad Ali quote, noting, “When ya knock em out…. Ya don’t need no judge.” 

Beyoncé made history with “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” one of the biggest country music hits of the year. She topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 10 consecutive weeks, marking the second longest-running No. 1 hit of 2024 and becoming the first Black woman ever to do so.    

COWBOY CARTER was equally impactful, leading Billboard’s country album chart for four weeks, another first for a Black woman.     

Beyoncé’s Father Weighs In On CMA Awards Snub

Beyonce’s father, Mathew Knowles, believes the CMA Awards snub stemmed from the controversy following Beyoncé’s performance with The Chicks at the 2016 award show.    

 “There’s more white people in America and unfortunately they don’t vote based on ability and achievements,” Knowles said. “It’s still sometimes a white and Black thing.” 

Beyoncé revealed that the intense backlash from the 2016 CMA Awards appearance served as the inspiration for COWBOY CARTER.   

“It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed,” Beyonce said while announcing the album in March. “It was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive.” 

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Future Opens Up About Drake, Kendrick Lamar & “Big Three” Debate: “Nobody Cares What I Think”

By: London JennnCategory: News

Future is shedding light on his stance on the epic battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar and his frustrations over K. Dot’s “big three” line on “Like That.” 

During a new GQ Magazine interview with Pluto and Metro Boomin, Future downplayed the notion of a Drake and K. Dot “beef,” implying any friction was simply competition between peers and not based on any real issues.  

“There was a beef?” he asked, adding, “I didn’t even know there was a beef. I didn’t even know they had nothing going on. I ain’t never participated in rap battles, man.” 

However, Future questioned why nobody considered that he might feel slighted that Kendrick Lamar excluded him from the “big three” discussion on his own song, despite Dot calling out Drake and J. Cole. 

“I’m supposed to be the one who gets mad; I’m still confused about that,” he shared. “Nobody cares what I think. That’s what was so f##### up about the s###. To the point where I’m so player that I ain’t even said anything to the public about how I feel about it. Like, why is everybody mad when he was talking about me on my song? So y’all just forgot about me, I ain’t part of this Big Three, I’m nobody on my song, man.” 

Nonetheless, Future believes his reaction should have set the tone for his peers.  

“If I didn’t get mad, nobody should have gotten mad. If I would have been really mad about it and I made something out of it, then someone else could be like, ‘Oh, I can make something else about it.'” 

Nicki Minaj Threatens Keke Palmer With “Cease & Desist” Over Lighthearted Talk Show Impression

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Nicki Minaj apparently isn’t nearly as amused by Keke Palmer’s impression of her as Jimmy Fallon was. Following the Nope actress’ latest appearance on The Tonight Show, Minaj has seemingly made it known that she doesn’t want to see anyone, especially Palmer, attempt to mimic her likeness or share info about their shared dealings with her.

In a tweet, the Queen rapper shared on Wednesday (November 20), she appeared to react to Palmer’s endearing rendition of their meeting at the Met Gala by threatening to levy a cease and desist against her.

For context, Palmer shared a brief story with Fallon regarding how she and Minaj connected after the New York rapper had expressed her support for her pregnancy in a DM exchange that led to her prominent maternity photos.

“So we’re at the Met Gala, and I was with Marc Jacobs—and he was talking with Charlie Jacobs and Nicki Minaj over to the corner,” Palmer told Fallon. “I know Nicki, because on DM she connected me to [photographer] David LaChapelle for my baby shower photos. So I wanted to tell her in person, thank you, you know? And so I walk over there and she’s in the middle of talking to them, she’s like… ‘You, I need to talk to you, hold on.'”

Palmer morphed into a real-time caricature of Minaj by mimicking her voice and nuances.

“And I’m like, I done did something,” Palmer recalled. “Nicki about to cuss me out at the Met Gala, and I was like, ‘OK, I’m gonna sit here and wait and see what she had to say.’ Then she’s like, ‘Look, I don’t read the press. I don’t know everything that’s going on, but I just want to tell you, nobody knows what it’s like when we turn off the lights and we gotta be with ourselves. So you do whatever you need to do to be good with you.'”

While the story and impression painted Nicki Minaj in positive light, she seemingly took it as a breach of privacy.

“Oh, what a KI…KI…,” Nicki Minaj wrote in her quoted reply to the video on Twitter. “Ummmm…why would she even tell that story? doesn’t she know that could mess up the whole ‘bad guy’ thing? Let’s see if she still laughin’ when she get hit w/that cease & desist chi -the bad guy Chun-Ki…ki…”

Though Nicki Minaj’s sense of humor could be misunderstood here, whether there’s any smoke between Palmer and the First Lady of Young Money has yet to be determined. Elsewhere in the interview, Palmer spoke about the sisterhood she built with SZA through only 20 days of filming for their upcoming film, One Of Them Days.