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Sylvia Rhone Steps Down At Epic Leaving Major Label System With No Women CEOs

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Sylvia Rhone closed out her legendary six-year stretch as chair and CEO of Epic Records on Sunday, stepping down from the top job at Sony Music’s label after a career that repeatedly reshaped the music business and shattered industry ceilings.

“It’s been an extraordinary journey: eleven years since my promotion to President of Epic Records and six years since my appointment as Chairwoman and CEO,” Rhone wrote in a farewell memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. “And today, I am moving on from this historic role at Epic and I’m very excited about the future.”

Her departure leaves Epic without its longtime leader and the major label system without a single woman CEO.

Rhone, 72, exits with a résumé that includes firsts no one else has matched: the first woman and first Black executive to run multiple major record companies under Fortune 500 ownership.

During her time at Epic, Rhone helped shape the sound of modern Hip-Hop and pop, guiding the careers of Travis Scott, 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, Future, Meghan Trainor, Madison Beer, and Camila Cabello. Her influence helped Epic maintain relevance in a rapidly changing landscape.

Sony Music Group chairman Rob Stringer, who tapped Rhone for the CEO role in 2019, praised her leadership.

“It’s been our honor to work with a true icon,” he said. “In an industry defined by its constant evolution, Sylvia has adapted and embraced change, time and time again.”

Before her Epic chapter, Rhone led a series of major labels, beginning in 1990 when she became CEO of Atlantic’s EastWest Records. Four years later, she was appointed chair and CEO of Elektra Entertainment Group, where she built a genre-spanning roster that included artists such as Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, AC/DC, Metallica, and Björk.

She called the Elektra era “a cultural renaissance” and her impact continued at Motown, where she worked with Stevie Wonder on his final studio album and helped push Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake into global superstardom through Cash Money’s distribution deal.

Rhone’s path began at Buddha Records as a secretary after graduating from The Wharton School. She rose through the ranks, eventually becoming senior vice president of Black Music at Atlantic Records.

Her decades in the business earned her numerous honors, including an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.

“I have worked in our industry since vinyl ruled, and women were rarely, if ever, in line for C-level or even vice-presidential roles,” she wrote in her memo. “I am proud of my achievements, and of my commitment to those who take inspiration from them.”

No successor has been named.

SIGNS: NYC Teacher’s Aide Fired For Freak Offs With Student During Lunch

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Rumors
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Ocean Valentine was working at Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine when she kicked off a totally inappropriate fling with a teenage student back in May 2022.

She was 22. He was 17. And they weren’t exactly hiding what they were up to.

According to an official report, it all started when Valentine told the student she was active on Instagram. He hit her up, they swapped numbers, and things escalated fast.

The student told investigators that they had sex at his parents’ crib during lunch breaks, while school was still going on. It wasn’t just a one-time thing either. It happened at least three times during school hours.

Then there was another hookup at Shark’s pool club for his 18th birthday.

The whole thing blew up when a female classmate saw some wild texts and a hotel receipt on the guy’s phone. A school staffer overheard her talking about “staff members having sex with students” and flagged it.

Valentine was yanked from the school, suspended without pay, and eventually fired. Her salary was supposed to be $34,415 in 2023, but she only pocketed $15,250 before getting the boot.

Between 2018 and 2024, over 100 school employees in New York City have been accused of hooking up with students, per reports.

Meanwhile, the same school is now digging into another case involving a male staffer who allegedly had sexual contact with a female student and jacked $5,000 from her.

TyFlash Faces His Shadows in Powerful New Single “Demons”

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Rising alternative rap artist TyFlash has returned with a gripping new single, “Demons”, now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms. The track, released through Tyhughes Entertainment LLC, is a dark, introspective record that taps into personal struggles and emotional battles many listeners will find deeply relatable.

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At just over a minute long, “Demons” delivers a concentrated burst of emotion. The minimalist production and haunting lyrics create a moody atmosphere, leaving a lasting impact that lingers long after the song ends.

“Demons” isn’t just a song — it’s a reflection of the battles we all face, whether we speak about them or not,” says TyFlash. “It’s about confronting the things we hide from, and realizing that vulnerability is a form of strength.”

This release follows a series of tracks that have helped TyFlash carve out a unique space in Atlanta’s alternative rap scene. With each project, he continues to push boundaries, blending personal storytelling with cinematic production.

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TyFlash is an Atlanta-based artist known for his raw, emotionally charged music that blends rap, alternative sounds, and deeply personal narratives. His work reflects the highs and lows of self-discovery, mental health battles, and life in the modern world.

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Dv4d’s “Romantic Homicide” Sees Spotify Surge After Dead Teen Girl Found In His Car

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D4vd’s breakout hit “Romantic Homicide” climbed to No. 8 on Spotify’s U.S. daily chart Monday (September 22), marking its highest position in years, just weeks after police discovered a decomposing body in a vehicle registered under his name.

The 18-year-old singer, born David Anthony Burke, has seen a sharp rise in streaming numbers since the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed on September 8 that a body was found in an impounded car tied to him. Before the discovery, “Romantic Homicide” wasn’t charting on Spotify at all. Since then, the song has steadily gained traction, breaking into the Top 10 over the weekend.

Other tracks from D4vd have also seen a boost. “Feel It” landed at No. 38 and “Here With Me” followed at No. 39 on Spotify’s chart as of Monday. He also reached a new peak on the platform’s artist chart, climbing to No. 42, up from No. 121 on September 7—the day before the body was found.

The momentum extended beyond Spotify. On YouTube, “Romantic Homicide” ranked No. 5 on the music video chart Saturday (September 20). On Apple Music, the track held the No. 46 spot on the U.S. chart.

Originally released in July 2022, “Romantic Homicide” became a viral sensation on TikTok and later reached No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s lyrics explore emotional detachment after a breakup, with D4vd singing, “In the back of my mind, I killed you/And I didn’t even regret it/I can’t believe I said it, but it’s true/I hate you.”

In a Genius interview, he clarified, “I didn’t kill her physically, but in the back of my mind, she died.”

The body found in the car was identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California, in April. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner stated her remains were “severely decomposed” and “appears to have been deceased inside the vehicle for an extended period of time before being found.”

The Los Angeles Times reported that Rivas and Burke appeared to have matching tattoos on their fingers reading “Shhh…”. Police have not named a suspect, and Burke has not been accused of any crime. Investigators searched a Los Angeles home reportedly linked to Burke last week and collected several items for analysis, though authorities have not disclosed what was taken.

Burke has not addressed the situation publicly. He canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. tour, including shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and postponed an album release originally scheduled for this month.

Cardi B’s Chart Dominance With “Am I The Drama?” Sparks Streaming Controversy

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Cardi B’s Album Sparks Debate Over Chart Success And Streaming Rules

Cardi B has ignited the music world again with her latest release, and this time the conversation stretches beyond just how good the music is or isn’t. The Bronx native dropped Am I The Drama? to widespread praise, with many declaring it a sharper, more polished effort than her previous project and the kind of album the mainstream side of rap has been waiting for.

READ ALSO: JT Suggests Cardi B Has Horrible Hygiene In Response To “Am I The Drama?” Diss

While critics and listeners alike have applauded the album’s energy and range, a heated debate has surfaced around how its chart performance is being measured. The controversy centers on Cardi’s decision to include blockbuster singles like “WAP” on the tracklist. Those songs were global smashes when they first dropped but never officially appeared on an album until now.

Industry observers point out that under current rules, when older singles are added to a new album, their massive streaming numbers count retroactively toward the project. This, I never knew. In Cardi’s case, the billions of streams attached to those past hits suddenly appear as part of her new album’s data. That has reportedly supercharged Am I the Drama? on the charts, creating what some see as an advantage that doesn’t reflect its real-time reception.

Critics are calling this a loophole, arguing that it gives artists with huge back catalogs an easy way to inflate first-week numbers. Some are even pushing for labels, the RIAA and even streaming services to revisit their formulas. Some argue this creates an uneven playing field for artists without megahits.

Honestly, fans appear less concerned with loopholes and more focused on the music itself. Social media has been buzzing. People are praising Team Cardi and their ability to balance commercial appeal with street sensibility. For everyday listeners, the debate is somewhat moot and just muddies the water.

In business, the stakes are high. Chart positioning impacts revenue—period. Labels lean heavily on those numbers when negotiating brand deals, festival bookings and more. These older hits make the money move and funds the big budget artistry we praise. So there’s that.

READ ALSO: Cardi B Bolts To No. 1, Breaking Nicki Minaj’s Speed Record

The ripple effect also touches Cardi’s foes and that may not be an issue. Nicki Minaj previously held a speed record for fastest jump to the top of the chart. Well, that milestone has been surpassed by Cardi’s totals under the current rules. The competitive nature of rap means these numbers matter…to everyone.

Whether the system changes or not, Am I the Drama? has cemented its place as one of the year’s most talked-about releases. Put a dot at the end of that. We also can see that, after seven long years, she had the goods to make a worthy project. For fans…they hope it doesn’t take another seven years for the next album.

Cardi B Says Offset Demanding Millions, Wants Her To Pay His Taxes, Holding Her Hostage

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Cardi B’s divorce drama hit a whole new level after she said Offset is trying to squeeze her for millions, make her pay his taxes, and won’t let her walk away from their marriage unless she coughs up a house.

During a convo on X Spaces, Cardi didn’t sugarcoat what she’s been dealing with.

“The only way I can get out of my marriage if I pay for somebody else’s taxes, even though I pay for my own, and give them one of my properties. I’m not, I’m fighting for that,” she said.

Cardi said she’s feeling trapped but vowed that Offset would never stop her from living her best life.

“I’m not gonna stop living my life because I’m practically still married because somebody want to held [sic] me hostage if I don’t give them millions of dollars to get out of it. So that’s what I’m going through in life.”

The Bronx-born rap queen filed for divorce from Offset on July 31, 2024, in New Jersey after seven years tied up in marriage. They jumped the broom back in 2017 and now have three kids together — Kulture, Wave and baby Blossom, who Cardi gave birth to during the divorce process.

She’s also pregnant again, this time with her fourth child, her first with Stefon Diggs, whom she’s been dating since late 2024. The baby is due before her “Little Miss Drama” arena tour kicks off in early 2026.

Offset, on the other hand, has three other kids from previous relationships. And while cheating rumors have followed him for years, Cardi hasn’t forgotten. She filed for divorce once before in 2020, but ended up calling it off.

Now, she says the split has been anything but smooth.

“I don’t like broken homes, but guess what? My Kids? They don’t give a f###. You wanna know why my kids don’t give a f###? Because they, life have not changed,” Cardi B fumed.

Offset dropped a breakup track called “Move On,” which Cardi said made her laugh. She clapped back publicly, telling him to “just sign the papers.”

She’s asking for child support and primary custody, but the divorce still isn’t final. She’s hoping Offset can grow up for the kids’ sake, but in the meantime, she’s not letting him bully her into writing a fat check to walk away.

Jimmy Kimmel Returns To ABC Following Backlash Over Controversial “Suspension”

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Jimmy Kimmel will be back behind the desk on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday (September 23) after ABC axed the show “indefinitely” last week following intense criticism over his remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

The network confirmed the late-night program’s return after what it described as “thoughtful conversations” with its parent company, Disney. The move comes days after the show was abruptly pulled from the air.

“Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” an ABC spokesperson said.

The controversy began after Kimmel addressed the killing of Charlie Kirk during his monologue last week. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and with everything they can to score political points from it,” he said.

The statement triggered swift backlash. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called on ABC to take action, saying, “find ways to change conduct, to take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.” He also described Kimmel’s comments as “some of the sickest conduct possible.”

Within hours, Nexstar Media Group, which owns dozens of ABC affiliates, announced it would “preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the foreseeable future” due to its “strong objection” to Kimmel’s remarks. Sinclair Broadcast Group followed with a similar stance.

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Disney then opted to halt the show, prompting days of internal discussions between the network and Kimmel as public pressure mounted from across the political spectrum.

High-profile entertainers including Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep condemned what they called “government threats to our freedom of speech.” Tatiana Maslany, who stars in Disney+’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, encouraged viewers to cancel their Disney subscriptions.

Kimmel’s fellow late-night hosts—Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver—voiced their support, as did former hosts David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno.

Even Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican and chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees the FCC, weighed in. He warned that silencing speech through government pressure could set a dangerous precedent. “Democrats, when they next enter the White House, could use the precedent to silence conservatives,” he said.

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Denzel Washington Reflects On Mortality & Legacy

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Denzel Washington opened up about legacy and identity in two recent interviews, revealing both his personal philosophy and a long-standing pet peeve.

During a sit-down with Spike Lee, who directed him in their latest film Highest 2 Lowest, the Oscar-winning actor shared what he hopes people remember most about him.

“When we all leave this Earth – and we all will – what do you want to be remembered for?” Lee, 68, asked his longtime collaborator.

Denzel Washington, 70, paused before answering with a mix of humility and introspection: “A man of faith, a man of God, a human who’s made a ton of mistakes… a humble man, god-loving, wife-loving, children-loving, who did the best he could with what he had.”

He continued, expressing a desire to fully own his flaws. “And I don’t know if it was a quote from Malcolm X,” he added, “‘To God be the glory, only the mistakes were mine.'”

The conversation marked a rare moment where Washington, known for his guarded public persona, offered a glimpse into his personal values and how he wants his story told.

Cops Blame “Hip-Hop Gang” For Manila Anti-Corruption Protest Riots

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Masked rioters linked to a Hip-Hop gang allegedly inspired by a local rapper were behind violent clashes during anti-corruption protests in the Philippines’ capital, according to police.

The Manila Police District said the group—dressed in black and wearing face coverings—engaged in street battles with officers at Ayala Bridge and hurled bottles at law enforcement near the Mendiola Peace Arch.

A trailer was also set ablaze close to the road leading to Malacañang Palace.

“The information we obtained is that they are members of a Hip-Hop gang,” said MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines. “What they said was that they were merely influenced by a so-called rapper personality.”

Ines declined to name the rapper, citing that investigators have not yet verified the claims made by those arrested.

The violence erupted during the “Trillion Peso March,” a nationwide protest held on September 21 to denounce alleged corruption in government infrastructure projects.

Demonstrators accused officials of pocketing billions of pesos through faulty flood control programs.

The protest date marked the 53rd anniversary of the 1972 martial law declaration by former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., a period remembered for widespread human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings and disappearances.

According to the AP, the day has become a symbol of resistance and remembrance for victims of the Marcos regime.

More than 30,000 people took part in demonstrations across the country. In Manila alone, the unrest left 129 police officers and 76 civilians injured, including both protesters and bystanders.

Authorities say the Hip-Hop gang’s involvement adds a new layer to the investigation, as youth groups in the city increasingly turn to music and online platforms for identity and influence.

The police are continuing efforts to identify all participants in the violence.

The protests, fueled by frustration over alleged financial misconduct, reflect a growing demand for transparency and accountability from the government.

Investigations into the clashes and the rapper’s possible role remain ongoing as of late September.

Damon Dash Hopes 50 Cent & Cam’ron Tension Can End Soon

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Damon Dash says he’s ready to bury old grudges with 50 Cent and Cam’ron, even if peace might be showing up a little late.

In a recent post, the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder revealed he’s been speaking with Harlem elders who told him flat out the drama was corny and needed to stop. “The OG’s let me know that everything about this beef situation was corny,” Dame explained, adding that he listened and took the advice to heart.

READ ALSO: Cam’ron Reveals Truth Behind Booking Damon Dash’s Son “Your Son Was Broke”

Dash admitted he tried reaching out to Cam’ron to squash their issues, but the Harlem rapper hasn’t responded. “Cam’ron is not talking to me,” Dame confessed, before noting he’s at peace regardless. He reminded people he’s doing fine at his home “on the dock of the bay.”

What raised eyebrows, though, is that Dash also tagged 50 Cent and REVOLT in the same post. REVOLT publicly disputed Dame’s past claim that he was their chairman, a move many saw as undercutting his position. Still, Dash doubled down, insisting he’s chairman as long as his content is on the platform. I’m thinking that declaration could further strain his relationship with REVOLT, especially since Cam’ron and Ma$e are thriving with their “It Is What It Is” show and “Talk With Flee” as well.

The inclusion of 50 Cent hints at a possible business angle. With reports that 50 controls the rights to a forthcoming “Paid in Full” TV project, Dash could be positioning himself to stay in the mix. Money, after all, can make even anybody reconsider their stance.

READ ALSO: 50 Cent’s Bold Movie Takes “Paid In Full” Rights

The ongoing saga between Dame, Cam and 50 has stretched for years, fueled by public shots, old business disputes and clashing egos. While Dame insists he’s ready to reconcile, it remains unclear if the others feel the same way. For now, peace seems more like a theory than reality.

Hip-Hop has seen plenty of feuds, but this one is particularly odd. The Harlem trifecta seems like it will remain fractured. Oh well, the world continues to turn and the cycle of madness continues.

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Marlon Wayans Addresses “HIM” Critics

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Marlon Wayans fired back at the critical backlash surrounding his latest horror-sports mashup, HIM, defending the film’s vision and box office success after it opened to a dismal 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The comedian-turned-actor responded to the negative reviews on Instagram, highlighting the disconnect between critics and audiences by posting screenshots of past films that were critically panned but have since become cult favorites.

HIM, which was produced by Jordan Peele, centers on a rising football star who trains at a secluded facility owned by his idol—played by Wayans—only to find himself in a chilling psychological game.

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Wayans didn’t hold back in his caption, writing, “Just to be clear… I respect critics. Their job is to Critique. I respect their work. It shapes our industry. But an opinion does not always mean it’s everyone’s opinion. Some movies are ahead of the curve. Innovation is not always embraced and art is to be interpreted and it’s subjective. I’ve had a career of making classic movies that weren’t critically received (sic) and those movies went on to be CLASSICS. So don’t take anyone’s opinion just go see for yourself. Love to all. Him in theaters now.”

The post included Rotten Tomatoes scorecards for White Chicks, A Haunted House and the first two Scary Movie installments—films that were initially dismissed by critics but found strong support from audiences.

He capped the carousel with a snapshot showing HIM’s 58% audience score, a notable contrast to its critical reception.

Despite the lukewarm reviews, HIM pulled in $13.5 million during its U.S. opening weekend, a respectable showing for a genre-bending thriller.

Flavor Flav Recommits To Sobriety After April Slip

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Flavor Flav addressed his recovery head-on at the recent Black Music Action Coalition Gala in Beverly Hills, revealing he’s back on course after a relapse in April disrupted his years-long sobriety streak.

“Right now it’s going very well. I’m back on point. I’m back on track. You know what I’m saying? And this is the way that I plan on staying for the rest of my life,” the 66-year-old told PEOPLE.

The Public Enemy co-founder has been transparent about his history with drug addiction. He began his road to recovery in 2020 after decades of substance abuse, which he once said cost him up to “$2,400 to $2,600 a day … for six years straight.”

In April, Flav publicly acknowledged a brief relapse via Instagram Stories, saying he wanted to “hold myself publicly accountable.” He had been sober for four and a half years before the slip.

“I briefly relapsed,” he wrote at the time. “I say this to admit my mistake and publicly hold myself accountable. I am a human being who makes mistakes and it doesn’t make me a bad person.”

Speaking at the gala, Flav shared advice for others navigating recovery setbacks.

“If you take a fall, don’t lay there and stay stuck,” he said. “You got to get up off of that fall and you have to K-I-M — keep it moving. Operation no choice is now in progress. Either you keep it moving, or you stay stuck. And the name of the game is to keep it moving.”

Flav has also used his platform to raise awareness about mental health. In October 2024, he celebrated four years of sobriety by offering to cover therapy app subscriptions for others on World Mental Health Day.

“My mental health is an important part of my sobriety journey,” he said at the time.

In a 2023 podcast interview, he reflected on surviving years of addiction and why he believes he’s still here.

“I guess God wanted me to live, and he knows that I’m a mouthpiece to the world,” he said. “So, I feel that God let me live through that, so that way, I could teach people about the mistakes that I made.”

Flav continues to make appearances and perform while staying committed to his recovery. His presence at the BMAC Gala was in support of the organization’s work to advance equity in the music industry. His message remains steady: accountability, resilience and forward momentum.

Internet Loses It After Saucy Santana Allegedly Has Medical Emergency At Waffle House

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Saucy Santana was reportedly rushed to a hospital after a suspected medical emergency unfolded at a Waffle House in Atlanta.

A video circulating on social media has prompted concern and raised questions about the rapper’s condition.

The video, which has not been independently verified, shows paramedics escorting someone on a stretcher out of the restaurant.

Viewers quickly identified the individual as the 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rashad Jamiyl Spain. The footage has since gone viral, prompting a wave of reactions.

Concern spread across Facebook and Instagram, where users shared prayers and well-wishes. Roughly four hours after the incident, Santana posted on Facebook, a move many interpreted as a positive sign regarding his health.

No official statement has been issued by his team, and the exact nature of the emergency remains unclear.

Santana, who first gained attention as a makeup artist for the City Girls, broke into the music scene in 2019 with his debut single “Walk Em Like A Dog.”

By 2021, he had gone viral with “Walk” and “Here We Go,” both of which fueled TikTok trends. His track “Material Girl” became a cultural moment, later remixed with Madonna as “Material Gworrllllllll!”

The Connecticut-born artist, who relocated to Florida at the age of 10, has made appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” and “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.”

He’s worked with artists like Nicki Minaj and often credits Gucci Mane, Trina and Tampa Tony as early inspirations.

Santana, who is openly gay, has also spoken out about the challenges he’s faced in the Hip-Hop industry.

In a 2019 drive-by shooting that injured him and two others, Santana said he believed the attack was rooted in homophobia.

50 Cent Ruthlessly Trolls Lil Meech After Celina Powell Leaks Damning Conversation

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50 Cent clowned Lil Meech all over Instagram after Celina Powell leaked a cringey audio clip of the actor begging her to delete posts about their alleged fling.

The chaos kicked off when Powell hopped on IG Stories with claims that the BMF star is broke, living with his dad Big Meech at Floyd Mayweather’s crib, and not doing too well mentally due to an addiction to pills.

Then she dropped the bomb, a private recording where Meech pleads, “PLEASE, Please, please baby please stop this is my reputation.”

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That’s when 50 stepped in and turned Lil Meech’s bad fortune into a roast session.

“PLEASE, Please, please baby please stop this is my reputation. BMF done show over, but y’all street.. so you know get it out the mud,” 50 posted, quoting the audio word for word while throwing shade at the show’s future and Meech’s image in the streets.

The internet ate it up.

This isn’t the first time Powell’s dragged Lil Meech.

Last year, she reportedly posted an NSFW clip of him on her OnlyFans. She’s also made messy claims against Offset, Snoop Dogg and DJ Akademiks, so her track record of exposing dudes has been solid.

As for 50 and the BMF fam, things have been rocky. Back when BMF was poppin’, he helped launch Meech’s acting career by paying for his acting lessons and casting him in the hit series on Starz.

Now, their relationship’s on ice.

Tom Holland Reportedly Hospitalized As Injury Halts Filming On “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”

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Tom Holland and Spider-Man collided with real life in Glasgow when filming on Spider-Man: Brand New Day suddenly stopped after the star was hospitalized with a concussion.

Production was suspended Friday while Holland was treated for what insiders are calling a “mild concussion.” A source close to the set told Deadline the actor will rest “out of precaution” but is expected back on camera within days. No one else was harmed during the incident, though a meeting is already scheduled to adjust filming plans.

According to The Sun, Holland’s injury came during a stunt that didn’t go as planned. Despite the scare, he still made an appearance with fiancée Zendaya at a charity event over the weekend, showing he’s well enough to be out and about.

The film’s crew had only been in Scotland for a few weeks. Before cameras rolled, Holland said he was “over the moon and so excited” to finally shoot on location after Spider-Man: No Way Home was filmed entirely indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Now, we’re really gonna lean into that old-school filmmaking and shoot in real locations, which is why we’re starting in Glasgow and we’re gonna use the streets of Glasgow to build this massive set-piece that we’re putting together,” Holland shared. “So it’s gonna feel like making [2017’s] Spider-Man 1 again. It’s been such a long time since I’ve done it, it’s gonna feel like a breath of fresh air, and I think the fans are going to be over the moon with what we’re putting together.”

Sony slotted Spider-Man: Brand New Day for a July 24, 2026 release, officially revealing the title at CinemaCon this past spring. The blockbuster is directed by Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, with Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige producing. Zendaya returns as MJ, while Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas join the lineup in undisclosed roles.

Holland, whose stunt-heavy Spider-Man outings have made him one of Marvel’s most physical leads, has faced injuries before, but his quick bounce back this weekend suggests filming won’t be derailed for long. For now, all eyes are on Glasgow, where the streets are doubling as New York in one of the franchise’s most ambitious set-pieces yet.

The incident may have paused the action, but anticipation for Spidey’s next swing into theaters remains firmly in motion.

Priscilla Presley Thinks Michael Jackson Used Elvis’ Daughter For Headlines

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Priscilla Presley didn’t hold back when recalling her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s brief and controversial marriage to Michael Jackson, calling the union a calculated move by the pop superstar to align himself with the Presley name.

In an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, published by The Sun, Priscilla Presley revealed her deep reservations about the 1994 wedding between Lisa Marie and Jackson, which ended in divorce just two years later.

“I was appalled by the marriage,” she wrote. “I knew in my bones that Michael wasn’t marrying Lisa Marie; he was marrying the Presley dynasty.”

Priscilla, who was married to Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973, also questioned the motivations behind Jackson’s interest in her daughter, especially given the timing.

She suggested the King of Pop was seeking to repair his image amid serious allegations.

“Michael was a manipulative man, and I think he had his sights set on her long before she realized it,” she wrote. “The childlike innocence he projected was part of his public mask.”

According to the memoir, Priscilla confronted her daughter about the nature of her relationship with Michael Jackson.

“I asked her if they had a physical relationship,” she wrote. “Like so many people, I wasn’t sure. She said Yeah.”

The “Billie Jean” singer reportedly kept his distance from Priscilla and the rest of the Presley family, often choosing to socialize with children instead of adults during family gatherings.

“When Lisa Marie filed for divorce in 1996,” Priscilla added, “I could practically hear Elvis sigh with relief.”

Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis is set for release later this year.

Disney’s $3.5 Billion Boycott: The Quiet Revolution Against Trump Era Retaliation

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Exclusives
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America has always had a funny way of testing its freedoms. The latest example? Disney. Yes, Mickey Mouse and lightsabers are suddenly sitting at the crossroads of politics, free speech, and resistance. It started with Jimmy Kimmel. Or maybe I should say it boiled over with Jimmy Kimmel.

The late night host’s removal by ABC, a property of the Walt Disney Company, widely seen as a punishment for his political comedy. For many, it was the last straw in a pattern of the Trump administration weaponizing power against critics. People expected outrage on social media, maybe a few fiery op-eds. What they didn’t expect was the birth of a quiet, economic rebellion.

The Money Talks, Louder Than Tweets

Disney has lost about $3.5 billion in market value in just one week. Why? Because people started boycotting its products, streaming services (Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN, among others), and even theme parks. That’s not a petition or a trending hashtag. That’s real money walking out the door. For perspectively, The Walt Disney Company’s generated $91.4 billion for its fiscal year in 2024

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No matter how it seems, this moment is different. Folks might not be ready to chain themselves to barricades or burn their careers for a revolution that has no safety net. But refusing to swipe a credit card? Canceling Disney+? That’s doable. And maybe more effective. It’s nonviolent, it’s collective, and it hits where it hurts most, the balance sheet.

Disney as the Symbol

If you’re wondering, “Why Disney?” you’re not alone. But think about it. Disney isn’t just a company. It’s a cultural monolith. It’s movies, merch, childhood memories, and vacations rolled into one. For decades, we tolerated its controversies and contradictions. We’ve bypassed allegations about its founder’s politics to its monopolistic grip on entertainment.

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Now, the company’s sheer size makes it the perfect target. People I’ve spoken with believe Disney parks may soon become the focal point of this boycott. It’s not just economic impact, it’s symbolic. And if it holds up, it will be ripple broadly.

This Isn’t Hollywood — It’s Real Life

Of course, this doesn’t look like a Hollywood revolution. Nobody’s storming Death Stars or riding into battle with lightsabers. But it’s a rebellion nonetheless. It’s a grassroots attempt to test whether ordinary people still have leverage in a country where corporations and politicians seem untouchable.

We’re not debating Jimmy Kimmel’s monologues here or if he is funny or not. We’re testing the First Amendment. We’re asking whether criticism, comedy, and political dissent can exist without political or corporate retaliation. And the battlefield currently, strangely enough, is Disney.

The Biggest Question

The real question is how long this will last. The talk is that they may bring Kimmel back. Will consumers stay the course? Or will the pull of Marvel movies and base desires win? Boycotts are powerful, but they’re also hard to sustain. Sacrifice is easy to preach and tougher to live, even if it is frivolous an minor.

Still, something feels different this time. Maybe because it’s personal. Maybe because, for once, people feel like they have a tool that doesn’t require martyrdom. Or maybe because folks are realizing that when you take away choice, you leave people no option but to resist. For some reason, the cries are heard now.

Steady and undeniable – and bloodless – is the kind of revolution America needs right now.

Living Legends Perform First Show Since Aesop’s Death—Hiero, Atmosphere Pay Tribute

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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There was a bittersweet reunion at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on Friday night (September 19).

Atmosphere, Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Immortal Technique, Dilated Peoples and the CunninLynguists descended on the historic venue for what would mark Ant and Slug’s final show of the season. But the sold-out crowd was likely unaware of just how emotional the concert would be—at least for some.

Just weeks prior, Living Legends MC Aesop (or Aesop the Black Wolf) died suddenly at age 51. It ripped a gaping hole through the longtime group, leaving The Grouch, Bicaso, Eligh, Sunspot Jonz, Scarub and Luckyiam left to carry on the Living Legends’ legacy without him.

The Red Rocks performance, which marked the Legends’ first since Aesop’s death, came only four days after they buried him in his hometown of Fresno, California. Understandably, the show carried a bit of sadness as some of the members struggled to keep their composure throughout the evening. But there was also a lot of light—figuratively and literally. Toward the beginning of the set, Slug joined the Legends to perform his verse from “Moving at the Speed of Life,” which originally included Aesop.

The audience was instructed to turn their cell phone flashlights on in tribute, creating a sea of white lights that stretched all the way to the top of the 2.5 miles of seating.

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Rocking T-shirts that read “Legends Never Die” on the back and a photo of Aesop on the front, the Legends crushed their set despite the tremendous sorrow they were feeling without Aesop beside them. There was a strong sense, however, that Aesop was there in spirit—and several of the other performers took notice, too.

Hieroglyphics and Atmosphere all took a moment to recognize Aesop and show love to the rest of the Legends during their sets. Hugs were given out in abundance backstage as Legends’ longtime friends and fellow crewmates continue to grapple with his death. But music, of course, was the common thread tying everyone together and proved to be cathartic.

Hiero—comprised of Tajai, Casual, Pep Love, Del the Funky Homosapien, A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, Domino and DJ Toure—delivered a career-spanning setlist that included Souls of Mischief’s “Make Your Mind Up” and “93 Til Infinity” as well as Del’s platinum-selling Gorillaz collaboration, “Clint Eastwood, and the Deltron 3030 single “Virus.”

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Something about seeing the nine members of Hiero onstage 32 years after Souls of Mischief dropped their prophetic debut, 93 ’til Infinity, and more than 25 years after Hiero released 3rd Eye Vision was transcendent, almost like a religious experience.

Unlike the revolving door of current mainstream rappers getting chewed up and spit out by the music industry, Hiero has stood the test of time—and Tajai has a theory as to how.

“We’re one of the last crews left,” Tajai tells AllHipHop. “We’re all here. We’re all healthy. So it’s a great experience, but it’s not something that’s rare. We really rap. A lot of the rappers in general don’t really do touring and rapping. We really rap. We still make music and still tour. And I think a lot of folks are living off of their old hits or they’re just not doing it in the same way.

“It’s not just the old rappers It’s a young rappers, too. Fools say I got a tour with like five shows on the back of the shirt, you know? They don’t have the fans out there. But we kept doing it. Think about everybody from our era who even has a little bit of fame now, they stopped for decades. I think when the pendulum swung back around to the ’90s s###, then they started doing it again, whereas we just kept making music. It does have different slants and different eras. But we never stopped.”

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While Aesop’s absence was palpable, the camaraderie behind-the-scenes was a beautiful, even tangible thing to witness.

Evidence goofed around with his young son, Colorado-based MC Samir of The Reminders took photos of his two kids posing with DJ Babu, Eligh mingled with his family, friends separated by distance for years reunited and Ant was joined by his wife, making it a bona fide family affair in a multitude of ways.

Aesop may have been missing in the physical realm, but the Legends ensured he wasn’t forgotten—it was on their shirts, in their music, on the screen behind them and backstage, an illustration of just how eternal their bond is.

Derrick “Aesop” McElroy: October 1, 1974 to August 17, 2025

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Exec Said Kelly Price’s “Fat Black Ass” Would Never Out Sell “Pretty Light Skin” Mya – Then This Happened

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Kelly Price didn’t just prove a point—she shattered a stereotype when her debut album outsold Mya’s, weeks after a music executive dismissed her talent because of her size and complexion.

During a recent livestream, the Grammy-nominated singer recalled a meeting where a Black male executive openly degraded her appearance in front of a white female colleague.

“Angela [an executive with T-Neck/Island/Universal] said to him, ‘there’s nobody out there with a voice like hers,'” Kelly Price said.

“So I sat down, and I’m kind of getting comfortable, because we’re getting ready to start our weekly meeting. And the call took a left turn because he [another executive at Universal] said, ‘You got to be out of your mind. I don’t care how good that girl sings, ain’t no way in the world your big fat whatever, is gonna out sell my pretty, light skin, long haired [singer].'”

Price clarified the story wasn’t about Mya, who was signed to University Music, which was distributed by Interscope/Universal, but about the industry’s obsession with image over skill.

“Don’t try to say this is Mya hate. This is not that; this is actually what happened,” she said. “I’ve been called every fat b####, every this, every that.”

Despite the executive’s harsh words and the bet he made with another label head that Mya would outperform her, Price’s debut album, Soul of a Woman, proved him wrong.

“We outsold, we outsold that artist,” she said. “I remember my first week numbers, we outsold that artist, probably by about 30 or 40,000 records.”

The incident, rooted in both colorism and body-shaming, highlighted the barriers Price faced early in her career. The executive’s remarks, calling her “big, Black, fat” while praising a “pretty, light-skinned, thin girl,” weren’t just personal insults.

They reflected a broader industry bias that often sidelines women who don’t fit a narrow beauty mold.

Price said she leaned on support from her team, including Ronald Isley, who owned the T-Neck label with The Isley Brothers, who reminded her that her voice and presence resonated with real women.

Consequence Says He Threatened Michael Che After Fiery Confrontation With Kanye West

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Consequence didn’t come to fight, but he says he was ready if things got physical during the tense backstage moment between Kanye West and Michael Che at Saturday Night Live—a scene now making waves in the documentary In Whose Name.

The footage, captured in 2018 after West’s controversial appearance on SNL wearing a MAGA hat, shows Che confronting the rapper over remarks made during an unscripted, pro-Trump speech.

Che took issue with being referenced in West’s rant, particularly regarding jokes about Bill Cosby and Black comedians.

“You good with me? For real? That was messed up,” Che told Kanye West, who responded that he was actually referring to Leslie Jones. Che fired back, “I’m the Black comedian who made a joke about Cosby. That’s messed up. Why would you do that to me?”

As tensions rose, Consequence stepped in. He later explained his involvement in a video posted to social media, stating that he was simply trying to prevent things from escalating—especially with his son nearby.

“Those gentlemen were having a conversation that I walked into, okay? So, as I started to realize what was going on, because my POV was Kanye was in front of me, Michael Che was to the left of me, Pete Davidson was to the right of me…I realized that that conversation was actually a confrontation.”

Consequence said he tried to cool the situation down without causing more drama.

“Because we were in a business setting, I tapped the gentleman [Che] on the shoulder. I said, Look, we should reconvene this conversation for later,” Consequence claimed.  

Things calmed down, but Consequence said things got real when Che came back to continue arguing and he criticized the documentary for leaving out a second confrontation.

“When he came back beefing, I told that n####, ‘look, n####, either you back the f### up, or we could go outside.’ He chose to back the f### up. I gathered everybody together, I said ‘we leaving’ and we left. You can ask Kim Kardashian, you can ask Michael Che, and you can ask Nico, the director.

The documentary, now in theaters, was directed by Nico Ballesteros and offers a rare, unfiltered look at Kanye West’s life.