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Quincy Jones’ Official Cause Of Death Revealed 

Musical legend Quincy Jones’ cause of death has been revealed.  

TMZ obtained a copy of Jones’ death certificate, which confirmed he passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. According to the document released by The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, there were no other contributing factors to his death. 

In a statement earlier this month, Quincy Jones’ publicist confirmed the iconic songwriter, producer and composer had died at his home in Bel Air, California, on November 3. 

“Although this is an incredible loss for our family,” the statement read in part, “we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” 

LL COOl J: Quincy Jones “Irreplaceable”

LL COOL J recently paid tribute to Quincy Jones during an interview on the U.K.’s Channel 4 News.  

“He’s irreplaceable,” he began. “But his body of work will last forever. There’s no way to really measure his impact on popular culture because he’s impacting culture in places where people don’t even realize that he created the gravity that’s holding them down.  

“So that’s what we lost in that. He was a great man. I loved hanging out with him, it was like being with James Bond every day. He was the coolest dude in the world, man, I’m telling you. 

Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones, one of the icon’s seven children, reflected on her “genius,” father’s legacy shortly after his death. 

“His music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy,” she explained. “I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”

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FERG Reveals He Was Inappropriately “Touched” At Age 9 By Much Older Male 

FERG is speaking candidly about why he decided to open up about being molested as a child at a swimming pool.  The Harlem native revealed his childhood abuse on “Pool,” a cut from his latest album, DAROLD. He addressed the incident during a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club.

“It was an incident that happened in a pool when I was a young kid and everybody’s around and everything like that,” he explained. “For me, it was weird and it was one second, but I was like, why?” 

He went on to disclose that an individual “way older than me” touched or “groped” him when he was just nine years old. FERG initially confided in his cousin because he felt “weird” keeping it to himself.  

Years later, FERG told his mother after attending a premiere of the 2009 movie Precious. At the end of the screening, childhood abuse victims shared their own stories.  

In “Pool,” FERG recalled being consumed with guilt as a child after being abused. He also detailed the encounter, revealing it left him wanting to kill the perpetrator.  

“At 10, I was drowned and touched when I was in the pool/All the breath left my body where I couldn’t move/Violated, hand on my private by a bigger dude,” he raps. “Seconds felt like forever, really wasn’t cool/When he seen me ’round the block, he’d smile and laugh/As if we had a little secret, and I hated that/Thinking ’bout what he did really made me mad/Even thought about murder, wanted to kill his ass.” 

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FERG revealed it took him eight years to write “Pool” but said speaking up was crucial.

“Everywhere, I feel like this s### is going on and people are not just gonna talk about it,” he added. “I’m like, ‘What am I talking about?’ I didn’t make that happen to me. That s### ain’t mine to be tryna hold inside.” 

Check out the interview below.

Kim Kardashian Claims Kanye West Is Absent Father Amid $60M Marital Home Overhaul

Kim Kardashian is opening up about her co-parenting struggles, claiming she’s practically a single parent to the four children she shares with Kanye West. 

The SKIMS founder said that although she has help with her children, she’s still tackling parenting alone. She addressed her co-parenting situation with her friend Zoe Winkler on the November 12 episode of the “What in the Winkler?” podcast

“I think you and I’ve mostly connected on parenting,” Kardashian explained. “And judgment, and feeling like sometimes you’re in this alone, even though we have great support systems and we have people around us.

“But sometimes in the middle of the night, when they’re all sleeping in your bed kicking you and crying and waking up—it’s not something that I talk about a lot because I feel like there is always a lot of judgment or people always will jump to the, ‘Oh, but you have the resources to have nannies and to have help.’ And I just think that no matter what kind of help I have, basically raising four kids by myself.” 

Kanye West Set To Return To L.A.

While Kanye West has spent several months in Tokyo, reportedly completing his Bully album, he appears to be returning to Los Angeles. He recently purchased a lavish $35 million Beverly Hills mansion with plans to build his dream metropolis there. 

Meanwhile, Kardashian is reportedly in the process of a major overhaul of the home she and Kanye West bought following their 2014 wedding.  Major construction work is underway on the mansion in the Hidden Hills area of Calabasas. Kardashian is likely hoping West will help with the school run if he moves to Beverly Hills. 

“Carpool this morning, I had five kids that I had to take,” she told Winkler. “And everyone wants to leave at like different times or wants different stuff. And I feel like I’m at like a pit stop of a race car driver.” 

Diddy’s Celebrity “Freak Off” Guests Facing Legal Action, Accusers’ Attorney Claims 

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high profile “freak off” guests are “just as liable” for the alleged assaults that happened at Bad Boy Records private events, according to attorney Tony Buzbee. 

The Houston attorney who represents over 120 of Diddy’s accusers is going after prominent figures who attended the “freak offs,” whether or not they took part in the alleged abuse or not.   

Speaking in TMZ’s The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs Buzbee revealed he was targeting celebrities, politicians and other “powerful people.” He added, “A lot of people participated that will raise people’s eyebrows.” 

He then confirmed sending demand letters to high-profile individuals other than Diddy. “Failing that, we’ll just file a lawsuit,” he added. 

“In my view,” Buzbee continued, “if you were there and you knew somebody was being drugged because you had seen it happen in a previous party or previous situation and you didn’t do anything and you allowed it to happen and you continued to enjoy yourself … as far as I’m concerned, you are just as liable as the individual who shipped the person in who paid the persons that were there, who kept them longer than they thought they were going to be there, who bought the drugs, who took the money out of the bank, who put the drugs in a little shot …. and participated in this egregious conduct; you’re just as guilty as far as I’m concerned.” 

Last month, Buzbee claimed celebrities were quietly settling claims to avoid being dragged into the scandal surrounding Diddy.  

He also said celebrities’ identities would eventually become public.  

“We want to make sure if we name individuals beyond Mr. Combs that we have done our homework,” he said. “Because it is going to create a firestorm, and we understand that.” 

T-Pain Slams Critics Of New Mark Zuckerberg Collab Song 

T-Pain is clapping back following criticism over his collaboration with Mark Zuckerberg on a song to celebrate the META CEO’s wedding anniversary. 

The unlikely duo joined forces on a remix of Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz crunk anthem “Get Low.” The tech entrepreneur explained the song’s significance in an Instagram post.  

“‘Get Low’ was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party,” Zuckerberg explained. “So every year we listen to it on our dating anniversary.” 

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Hours after releasing the song as the duo “Z-Pain,” the Tallahassee native, who was recently honored with a street named after him and a key to his hometown, fired back at critics in a series of videos.  

“It is impossible for some people to have fun,” T-Pain began. “I’ve learned how to not worry about what y’all are talking about.” 

T-Pain Tells Mark Zuckerberg Collab Haters To Touch Grass

In a second video, T-Pain asked, “Why y’all hate happiness so much?” confirming he was referring to his song with Mark Zuckerberg. 

“Y’all don’t like when people do wholesome things, y’all don’t like when people do stuff for their wives.” 

From there, T-Pain pointed out that he doesn’t hear complaints when he works with known drug dealers, murderers, and others with a criminal past.  

“When muthafuckas actually doing something good, in their g###### life then all of a sudden, I need to distance myself,” he added. “Shut the hell up! Shut up!” 

He then told critics to “go outside and look at birds.” 

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T-Pain followed up with a third and final video responding to those who told him they don’t have time to have fun or go outside and touch grass. 

“What the f### you doing on your phone right now, looking at T-Pain?” he questioned. “How the f### did you just see all three of these videos? That’s three minutes of your muthafuckin time you could have been actually doing this s### you said you ain’t have time [for].”

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Meanwhile, Boosie Badazz reached out to T-Pain, urging him to speak to Mark Zuckerberg about his Instagram ban.  

Shyne Believed Diddy Was “The Devil” & Denies Taking $10M For 1999 Shooting 

Shyne is sharing more details of his relationship with Diddy. In a series of interviews to promote his new documentary, The Honorable Shyne, the former rapper and current Belizean politician explained why he never named the embattled mogul as the triggerman in the 1999 nightclub shooting. He also shared his reaction to claims Diddy bragged about getting him to take the fall. 

“I didn’t see him fire the gun and I’m not going to lie,” he said during an interview with Tamron Hall. “I don’t believe in getting my friends in trouble, but at this point, I’m not going to make up anything to sensationalize my narrative because I don’t feel I need to do that.” 

Shyne continued, “The power of Diddy the entertainer, the person that dominated pop culture was so loud for so long that no one heard myself and my mom and my supporters when we were crying about our lives being destroyed and devastated by Diddy.” 

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Shyne also claimed Diddy’s team called him after the harrowing footage surfaced of the bad Boy boss beating Cassie Ventura. 

“They try to make it seem as if he and I had this fairy tale brotherhood and he was there for me,” he stated.  

Shyne insisted he didn’t witness any disturbing incidents described in recent lawsuits. 

“I was incarcerated for 10 years then I was deported for another 13 years,” Shyne added. “So I had nothing to do with Sean Combs’ life, other than what he did to me, which is what I said; he destroyed my life.” 

Shyne Claims Diddy Is “A Master Of PR”

Nonetheless, Shyne shared his opinion on whether the allegations appear credible.  

“I know what he did to my family,” he said. “So the potential is there. As I said, he was just such a master of PR that he is so loud that people never hear the victims.” 

During an interview with Stephen A. Smith, Shyne addressed the 1999 shooting. He insisted there was no “quid pro quo” and that Diddy never paid him a rumored $10 million upon release from prison. 

“People say Diddy gave me millions to go to jail,” Shyne said before revealing Diddy gave him “nothing.” He added, “Probably made two what I thought were offensive contributions over the last 20 something years which led to a breakdown in the relations.

For years I was saying what a creep I thought he was and how he destroyed my life. At one point I thought he was the devil. But because of the power of Diddy which is so loud, as far as a pop culture icon, nobody listened, so I moved on.” 

The Honorable Shyne lands on Hulu November 18.

Kehlani Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Inappropriate Relationship With Daughter 

Kehlani is setting the record straight amid disturbing rumors about her relationship with her daughter stemming from her ongoing contentious court battle with her ex, Javaughn Young-White, the child’s father. 

Alleged court documents filed by White surfaced online earlier this week, including a claim that Kehlani once referred to their 5-year-old daughter as her “wife” in a past life, among other allegations. 

On Wednesday evening (November 13), Kehlani vehemently denied the “heartbreaking” allegations in a statement on Instagram. She also shared screenshots of a conversation with White about their daughter being “her wife,” showing that her “lighthearted” comment made after having a “’past life’ reading,” was taken out of context. 

“i shared what i considered to be a lighthearted recap with my child’s father,” she wrote. “Laughing at it & considering it something light & not to be taken serious. to have those screenshots then doctored, the rest of messages left out, to make me seem like i consider myself to be in an inappropriate relationship with my DAUGHTER.. is the most heartbreak thing i’ve ever f###### heard.” 

She continued explaining that she addressed the allegations in court and has “taken the public beating,” amid her silence.  

“but THIS is where i absolutely draw the line,” she added. “i do NOT, and have NEVER considered myself in any sort of inappropriate relationship with my child. the rest of these absolutely monstrous allegations are being addressed in court. thank you.” 

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Kehlani: “Leave My Daughter’s Name Out Of Your Mouths”

In a series of follow-up posts on her Instagram Story, Kehlani revealed the rumors have left her “exhausted” and “drained.”  

She added, “im supposed to be celebrating grammy nominations with my now grammy nominated child. and yet, here we are. leave my daughter out of your mouthes. you know NOTHING.” 

Meanwhile, back in August, Kehlani filed a temporary restraining order against White. She alleged White was abusive and claimed his home was not in a fit condition to have their daughter.  

Doechii Credits Tampa High School Experience With Preparing Her For Grammy Nominations

Following Doechii’s Grammy nominations hat trick, the Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) rapper visited her hometown high school and reflected on her walk down memory lane in a lengthy and heartfelt social media post.

On Wednesday (November 13), Doechii shared a post on Instagram commemorating her recent trip back to Howard W. Blake High-School in Tampa amid her hometown performance on the Alligator Bites Never Heal Tour.

Throughout the three minute long mini-vlog, the Swamp Princess gave fans a glimpse of her time mulling about her old stopping grounds in which she engaged in a Q&A session with students, watched performances from the school’s band and chorus programs and took selfies with the kids.

Doechii attempted to quantify her experience in the thorough caption of the post, which saw her rehashing how a Beyoncé instrumental and her raw talent gave her a start in the world of performing arts that would later change her life.

“I couldn’t perform in my hometown without going back to where it all started Howard W. Blake High-School,” Doechi started off. “I remember showing up to audition for the Chorus program with no training and no ability to read or compose music. I remember my chorus teacher asking me if I came with sheet music and all I had was the ‘At Last’ instrumental from YouTube and a aux chord.”

She also looked back on how strong mentorship helped her become the humble beast she needed to be in order to embark on her artistic journey, which led her to becoming the most nominated female rap artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

“I was accepted into the program b/c of my talent and because my mentors saw a seed and watered it,” she remarked. “By the time I left performing arts school I was writing and reading music. More than ready to go independent as an artist!”

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In another portion of the lengthy caption, Doechill alluded to how her experience at the school helped her prepare for her latest chapter in life as a breakthrough, Grammy-nominated recording artist.

“Thank you to everyone teacher that poured into me during my 4 years of school,” she wrote in part. “You taught me DISCIPLINE at an age where it was very hard to focus lol I carry your lessons with me to this day. 4X Grammy nominated and I give a major part of that to Blake High-school and my mommy for for enrolling me ! STING.”

Doechii has far surpassed her classification as a rising star in the music scene this year following the release of her acclaimed mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. As a result of the success of the project, she received recognition in multiple Grammy categories, highlighting her versatility and influence in contemporary music. Her work garnered nominations for Best New Artist, as well as for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. She’ll also compete in the category for the Best Remixed Recording.

Stevieknocks The Producer Behind Billyracxx `Single Jump Off W Killy

From “BIG STEPPA” to “City Girls and now ‘Jump Off” , the “Raging anthem” producer often shies away from the spotlight – until now.

Stevieknocks has racked up quite the production credit discography . One of the biggest lessons he has learned in the industry is to have an eye for what the game is missing. 

Stevieknocks notched another major placement by linking up with Billyracxx once again on Jump Off   Ft Killy with a Raging Anthem.

Stevieknocks, or as close family and friends know him – Stevie Hammock, isn’t just another name in the vast landscape of music producers. With a root deep in the vibrant streets of Lynwood, California, and a life molded by the rhythmic tales of Compton, this American music producer has painted his journey with grit, beats, and inspiration.

You’d wonder – what’s in a place? Well, for Stevieknocks, quite a lot. Growing up in Compton, he found his passion brewing in high school. However, it wasn’t until the age of 20 that the calling became clear. The road ahead was paved with dreams of music production, and at 23, there was no looking back.

Over the years, Stevieknocks’ studio has buzzed with a slew of renowned names. From Fivio Foreign, Og Maco, Billyracxx to Chris Brown and many more  – it’s like a who’s who of the music industry. When you mix this with the dynamic and different sounds he describes his music with, it’s no wonder that he’s left an indelible mark on the ears of many.

So, what’s the magic potion? Perhaps, the influences that shaped him. Dr. Dre’s pulsating beats, Pharrell’s eclectic vibe, and Quincy Jones’ timeless resonance are the holy trinity for Stevieknocks. When you blend this with his innate drive, you get a sound that screams both – inspiration and excitement.

His association with powerhouses like Sony Records and Atlantic Records further accentuates his position in the industry. And when he mentions ongoing collaborations with talents like Billyracxx, Killy ,Maxo Kream, Famous Dex , and Fivio Foreign – you realize, this is just the beginning of a symphonic saga.

Stevieknocks isn’t just about producing beats, he’s about producing milestones. Landing on the iTunes Top 100 Charts at #1 5 consecutive Times, beating chart-toppers like Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj & Kanye West isn’t a feat everyone can boast of. But for Stevieknocks, it’s another day in his life – one where he relentlessly creates and innovates.

As fans eagerly anticipate what’s next, he has thrown a new Production our way October 2024 & is  poised to be a musical treat with a solo project featuring powerhouses like Famous Dex and Billyracxx among other surprise features. And knowing Stevieknocks, he’s bound to deliver more than what’s expected.

Yet, amidst the glory and the beats, Stevieknocks stays grounded. He’s quick to shine the spotlight among producer  stars he believes are set to blaze the industry. Billyracxx, Killy, and Maxo Kream – three names he sees gearing up for an explosive year ahead. And he’s not just an observer; he’s thrilled to be a pivotal part of their ascent.

In the grand tapestry of music, many threads weave stories of ambition, triumph, and passion. But very few threads manage to weave a legacy. Stevieknocks is well on his way, and as he crafts beat after beat, he’s not just creating music; he’s scripting history.

To stay updated on Stevieknocks’ symphonic journey, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and his official website. For those craving his beats, find him on Spotify. One thing’s for sure – with Stevieknocks, the beat indeed goes on.

Boosie Badazz Attemps To Hijack T-Pain’s Mark Zuckerberg Collab To Get Out Of Instagram Jail

Boosie Badazz is attempting to strongarm his way into a conversation with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg by way of his new collaborator, T-Pain.

A little over a year after Zuckerberg teased the idea of collaborating with T-Pain after he went viral over an AI-altered image of himself with a beard, he has finally managed to land himself in the studio with the Grammy Award-winning artist.

In a post on his Instagram Story on Tuesday (November 12), Zuckerberg shared a photo of himself and T-Pain in the studio together, alluding to the fact their their collab was finally coming to fruition.

The following day, it was revealed that Zuck and T-Pain recently joined forces in order to remix the Tallahassee-bred vocalist’s#### record “Get Low” in honor of the Tech entrepreneur and his wife’s anniversary. In a follow-up feed post, Zuckerberg explained the significance of the song to his relationship while also celebrating the creation of the dynamic recording duo Z-Pain with the Nappy Boy Entertainment mogul.

“‘Get Low’ was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party, so every year we listen to it on our dating anniversary,” Zuckerberg explained in the caption of the post he shared announcing the release of the remix he and T-Pain crafted. “This year I worked with @tpain on our own version of this lyrical masterpiece. Sound on for the track and also available on Spotify. Love you P”

“Happy anniversary! Thanks for letting me be a part of this” T-Pain wrote in the comments section of the post.

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In response, Boosie has called on T-Pain and pressured him to speak to Zuckerberg on his behalf over his battles with the Meta platform Instagram over the course of the past few years.

“TPAIN U RIGHT ON SIDE @zuck CAN U LOOK OUT FA ME N TELL DUDE STOP STOP TRYNA STOP MY MOTION,” Boosie Badazz petetioned T-Pain in the tweet before adding pressure with an aggresive rhetorical question, “R U GO BE QUIET N ACT LIKE U NEVER SEEN THIS TWEET?”

The Baton Rouge native, who watched several of his accounts get deactivated in recent years over nudity, which he denies, has publicly called out Zuckerberg and Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri in angry tirades on multiple occaisons. In 2021, he called Mosseri a “b##ch” and criticized his wife’s looks after one of his accounts was deactivated. Prior to that incident, in 2020, Boosie bribed Zuckerberg $100,000 in order to get one of his accounts back. Boosie’s latest appeal to Zuckerberg by way of T-Pain follows his plea to President-Elect Donald Trump to pardon him over a 2023 gun case in which he faces federal charges.

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50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios Facing Uncertainty Due To Louisiana Lawmakers

Louisiana lawmakers may end the state’s tax incentive program for film and TV productions, causing headaches for 50 Cent. The rapper-turned-TV mogul admitted he’s concerned about the future months after opening his G-Unit Studios in Shreveport.

“This doesn’t feel good but it could be great for Louisiana, patience let’s see how it plays out,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram.

Republican Governor Jeff Landry sought to change Louisiana’s tax codes after winning the gubernatorial election in 2023. The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 87-12 in favor of a bill that included the elimination of film and TV tax credits. The bill is now in the Senate’s hands.

Louisiana was the first state to adopt a tax incentive program for film production. The elimination of the tax credits could lead to the demise of what’s been referred to as “Hollywood South.”

“For the past 20 years, the film industry has been a stronghold in Louisiana,” Baton Rouge Film Commission executive director Katie Pryor told the Baton Rouge Business Report. “It’s created jobs, revenue sources and incredible opportunity, and it’s attracted young people. I have to imagine a pro-business administration would see the value in that.”

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Film Louisiana president Jason Waggenspack stressed the importance of keeping the tax credits.

“We bring in $1 billion annually in sales to the State of Louisiana,” he said. “Over $360 million of that is Louisiana’s local payroll. If you look at it like this $180 million in tax credit goes out, $360 million goes directly to Louisiana residents and over $600 million in sales comes directly to the State of Louisiana.”

If the bill passes, the film incentive program will end in June 2025. 50 Cent and others with a stake in Louisiana’s film industry may leave the state if the tax credits no longer exist.

Pharrell Says André 3000 Isn’t Done With Hip-Hop: “Give Him His Time”

Pharrell believes fans yearning for new André 3000 raps will eventually get their wish. The acclaimed producer said he expects André 3000 to return to his Hip-Hop roots after ditching rhymes for the flute.

“People got all this judgment and they don’t understand,” Pharrell told GQ. “People should just give him his time. He’s going to be back. That feeling finds you—you can’t run from it. He not running, he just saying he not going to force it. What you love about him was when he was compelled. It’ll be back. And when it does, he’s going to come in hot.”

André 3000 has often mentioned how he struggled to find the inspiration to continue rapping as he got older. He seemingly left rap behind for good when he released his instrumental album New Blue Sun in 2023. The ambient project ended his musical hiatus as he pivoted to playing the flute.

“Even now people think, ‘Oh, man, he’s just sitting on raps,’ or he’s just holding these raps hostage,” André 3000 said in 2023. “I ain’t got no raps like that. It actually feels…sometimes it feels inauthentic for me to rap because I don’t have anything to talk about in that way.”

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Grammy voters nominated New Blue Sun for Album of the Year. André 3000’s instrumental album stood out in a field largely dominated by pop stars. André 3000’s fellow nominees included Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Jacob Collier.

New Blue Sun also scored a nomination for Best Alternative Jazz Album. André 3000’s song “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time” is up for Best Instrumental Composition.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards take place on February 2, 2025. The event will air on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus.

 

Nelly Receives Big Break After Casino Arrest

Prosecutors refused to press drug charges against Nelly following his August arrest at a Missouri casino.

“We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges,” St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell said, per the Associated Press.

Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes III, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for no proof of insurance on August 7. An officer conducted a warrant search after the rapper won money at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

“Mr. Haynes was targeted by an overzealous, out-of-line officer,” Nelly’s legal team told AllHipHop. “After winning several jackpots at a venue where Mr. Haynes frequently visits and entertains at its amphitheater; instead of just supervising the transfer of Mr. Haynes’ winnings, this officer felt compelled to needlessly run a check for warrants.”

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The officer discovered a warrant from a 2018 citation for operating a vehicle without proof of insurance. State police claimed they found four ecstasy pills while detaining Nelly.

“Once Mr. Haynes was informed of the warrant for a No Proof of Insurance infraction, this officer felt compelled to handcuff Mr. Haynes behind his back and parade him through the casino in front of other patrons,” his lawyers noted. “This officer then conducted a search without probable cause where he claimed to have found alleged ‘ecstasy’ in Mr. Haynes’ personal property. Under similar circumstances, assuming there was an old warrant without any notice to the individual for no proof of insurance, any other citizen would have been told to address it and allowed to go on their way.”

Nelly was arrested a month after his wife Ashanti gave birth to their first child together. The couple quietly got married in 2023. Nelly has two children from a previous relationship. He also adopted his sister’s son and daughter after she passed away in 2005.

Mike Tyson And Jake Paul: Exclusive Pictures Of Their Open Workout

Irving, TX was on fire last night. Fans got an exciting sneak peek at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Tuesday (November 12), where boxing’s biggest personalities gathered for open workouts in anticipation of a mega fight.

The main attraction? Jake “El Gallo” Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and the legendary world champ Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) showing off their skills in front of the audience.

The event featured all fighters from the main and preliminary cards, including undisputed super lightweight champ Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) and unified featherweight champ Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs). The stage is set for an epic women’s boxing rematch, perhaps the biggest ever.

Other fighters in the spotlight included Mario Barrios, Abel Ramos, Neeraj Goyat, Whindersson Nunes, Shadasia Green, Lucas Bahdi, and Shu Shu Carrington Jr.

Amir Tyson, former MMA champ Tyron Woodley, and YouTube boxing guru Wade Plemons hosted the event.

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Amanda Serrano

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Here’s what’s next on the fight week calendar:

  • Thursday, November 14: Fans can catch the Paul vs. Tyson Public Weigh-Ins at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT, also streaming on MVP’s and Netflix’s channels and platforms.

The highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streams exclusively on Netflix on Friday, November 15, at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The co-main event will showcase Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in a historic rematch for women’s boxing.

Subscribers worldwide can watch Paul vs. Tyson live on Netflix, with commentary in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German—at no additional cost. This fight is set to deliver big punches and even bigger thrills, as fans around the globe tune in for an unforgettable night in boxing.

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Ol’ Dirty Bastard Has Been Gone 20 Years—Here’s How Raekwon Remembers Him

It’s hard to believe, but two decades have passed since the legendary Ol’ Dirty Bastard died from an accidental drug overdose. The inimitable rapper’s 2004 death still looms over his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, including Raekwon. The Chef reflected on the loss of ODB on Wednesday (November 13).

“Miss you beloved,” Raekwon wrote on Instagram. “today marks 20 years you been gone and it’s not a day that goes by we don’t miss feeling your presence in the world. so today at my grand opening in newark’s very own @hashstoria location …we will be doing a tribute to your legacy by playing ya music throughout the day. thank you for believing in us and putting ya mighty crew on the map. you will always remain general in my eyes. love you. #gonebutstillhere #ODB #hiphopsgreatestentertainer.”

Wu-Tang brethren Ghostface Killah and Mathematics showed love to ODB in the comments of Raekwon’s post. Busta Rhymes and Diamond D were among the other notable names paying their respects to the late rapper on social media.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard truly lived up to his stage name as there was no father to his style. The man born Russell Jones was an idiosyncratic performer, to say the least, with what could best be described as a drunken flow.

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ODB stood out in Wu-Tang, a group comprised of some of the best lyricists in Hip-Hop history, with the way he mixed rapping with singing. He astonished fans with his work on the group’s classic debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and his first solo album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version.

Beyond music, ODB’s life was filled with numerous legal issues and unusual incidents. He saved a child’s life, rescuing a girl trapped underneath a vehicle. He also crashed a Grammy acceptance speech to proclaim, “Wu-Tang is for the children!”

A&E released an ODB documentary titled Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys in August. That same month, his mother Cherry Jones co-authored the audiobook Everybody Loves Dirty.

Sample the audiobook here and watch the trailer for A Tale of Two Dirtys below. RIP ODB!

 

Jane Doe Reveals Herself In Diddy Case

A Tennessee woman previously identified as Jane Doe disclosed her name in a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the alleged victim’s name is Candice McCrary.

Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil refused to allow McCrary to sue Diddy anonymously. McCrary refiled her lawsuit under her name on Tuesday (November 12).

McCrary accused Diddy of raping her after inviting her and a friend to an “exclusive party” at his hotel in 2004. The alleged victim was 19 years old at the time.

“Upon arriving at the hotel suite, Ms. McCrary noticed that there were a dozen people there having drinks and listening to music in a relaxed party environment,” her lawyers wrote. “While attempting to mingle around the party, Ms. McCrary and her friend were suddenly grabbed and taken to a separate room off from the main party. Ms. McCrary believed the man taking them to be a security guard, so she went with him. But when she asked him where they were going, he simply told her ‘You know what you are here for.’”

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McCrary and her friend were allegedly left in a bedroom with Diddy. The lawsuit claimed Diddy ordered McCrary’s friend to perform oral sex on him or else he’d have both women killed. McCrary’s friend complied before he targeted the plaintiff.

“Combs soon turned his sights to Ms. McCrary and forced her to take her clothes off, again under the threat of violence,” her lawyers wrote. “Once she was undressed, Combs forced himself on her and began to sexually assault her. Combs fondled, molested and ultimately raped Ms. McCrary, all while she was begging him to stop. Soon, and likely due to Ms. McCrary’s cries, the door opened and the security guard from earlier came in to ask if everything was alright. Ms. McCrary’s friend took the opportunity to rush out of the recently locked door. Ms. McCrary however, could not move as Mr. Combs was still on top of her. Combs got off of Ms. McCrary to talk to the security guard, he left the room but told Ms. McCrary to stay otherwise she would be killed.”

McCrary sued Diddy for violating New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act. She is one of the numerous people who’ve filed lawsuits against Diddy over the past year.

The Hip-Hop mogul remains in jail on sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. His criminal trial is scheduled for May 2025.

Meek Mill Denounces Diddy After Facing Months Of Ridicule 

Meek Mill has been ruthlessly mocked over his ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs since the outset of his legal troubles, but he’s finally had enough, denouncing the embattled mogul in a new video. 

The Philly rapper has been catching heat online ever since former Bad Boy producer Lil Rod filed a lawsuit implying Diddy and Meek Mill were involved in a sexual relationship.  

The allegations spawned countless memes and saw netizens trolling Meek Mill with old clips of him and Diddy. At one point, a fake AI recording, claiming to be intimate audio of them, was doing the rounds. 

Meek had refused to speak ill of the Bad Boy Records founder, even defending his children against the online jibes. However, he has finally changed his tune. 

A video surfaced online on Tuesday morning (November 12), of a fan’s encounter with the Dream Chasers Records founder.  

“No Diddy gang,” he said in the clip. “Meek Milly in real life. Don’t ever disrespect me.” 

Meanwhile, back in September, Meek Mill attempted to distance himself from the lawsuit allegations. Feds arrested Diddy that month on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.  

“I wanna hire an investigative team 100k cash to find out every specific detail involving meek mill name to “Diddy” Case,” he tweeted. “I also want them to look at who is powering the media involving “meek” anything to do with buddy! “Something not right.

“The streets know wassup with me thats not the case,” he added. “We talking about business side ,somebody powering these bad campaigns with ‘meek mill’ again I got 100k for a thorough investigation of who’s powering and how exactly my name connect to this…” 

FERG Downplays Diddy Allegations: “Just A Rich Man With A Bunch Of Baby Oil” 

FERG is speaking up for longtime family friend Sean “Diddy” Combs amid his ongoing legal battle to fight sex trafficking allegations, arguing the case against the Bad Boy Records boss is just hearsay.  

The Harlem native mentioned Diddy during a recent appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” explaining they both changed their rap names during their careers.  

He then turned to the allegations. While FERG admitted he’s unfamiliar with the specifics of the case against the embattled mogul, he doesn’t believe Diddy is a bad guy, just a wealthy man who really loves baby oil.  

“Diddy is my family and I love his family,” FERG explained. “I don’t know all of what’s going on with this case and everything like that and it’s a bunch of hearsay. Really it’s like, 1000 bottles of baby oil? What’s that have to do anything with him being a bad man? He’s just a rich man with bunch of baby oil.” 

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. A judge recently gave him another shot at bail following multiple previous denials. He has staunchly denied the allegations, and his trial is scheduled for May 2025. 

Diddy has also been accused of sexual and physical assault alongside other serious allegations in a slew of lawsuits. 

FERG goes way back with Diddy. His late father, a Harlem trendsetter who designed the Bad Boy Records logo, and Diddy were childhood friends. 

In 2019, FERG revealed his belief that the baby in the logo was based on him. 

“What a lot of people don’t know is that my father created the Bad Boy logo,” FERG explained on Instagram. “Diddy and my pops was 2 kids running round Harlem with a dollar and a Dream. I used to see this logo in my fathers screen printing shop as a kid and always thought I was the baby in the logo.” He added, “I mean who else would it be?” 

Skepta Claims Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Beef Shut Doors For Other Rappers 

Skepta is sharing his thoughts on the impact of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef, claiming it set back the Hip-Hop community. 

The OVO honcho once signed a deal with the British Grime icon’s Boy Better Know label and got a BBK tattoo as a lasting symbol of his ties to “brother” Drizzy. While they have enjoyed a close relationship in the past, Skepta spoke plainly about Drake, arguing that his feud with Lamar went too far. 

According to Skepta, who discussed the clash on “The Ebro Show,” their issues appeared “personal” and went beyond rap, saying it sounded more like they wanted to fight than a rap battle.  

“There was one K. Dot diss track that came out and I was like, ‘Oh, this is over,’” Skepta recalled. “They don’t like each other. It’s clear, I can hear it. I can hear it in his voice, he doesn’t like Drake.” 

Skepta continued claiming that Drake and Kendrick Lamar jeopardized potential “major” deals.  

“Talking to each other like this is looking crazy,” he said before alluding to Lamar calling Drake a pedophile on “Not Like Us.”

“How can they sign a man that is being accused of this thing?” he asked. “When I was clashing in grime, we never had nothing to lose.” 

Skepta Says Doors Are Being Shut On “Everyone Else” In The Wake Of Drake & Kendrick’s Beef

Skepta added, “It’s hurting what we’ve built,” and suggested they squash their beef because it has a knock-on effect on other artists. 

“If you don’t like each other just link up and speak and just talk to each other,” he said. “Or don’t speak to each other. But all this stuff you’re saying, for the rest of everyone else, who is waiting in line for the doors that you’ve kicked open, these doors are shutting on us right now. We’re looking crazy out here. That’s why I didn’t like that. It was good until then.” 

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Meanwhile, Skepta recently joined forces with Alabama rapper Flo Milli. Check out their “Why Lie?” video below. 

Al B. Sure Implies Son Quincy Brown Being Used As “Weapon Against Him” 

Al B. Sure believes his biological son, Quincy Brown, is being weaponized against him amid Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal case. 

The veteran singer has been outspoken about his thoughts on the incarcerated Bad Boy Records mogul, making various allegations against him. He also shared concerns about the effects of the case on Quincy.  

On Tuesday (November 12), Al B. Sure shared an Instagram post referencing his situation with Quincy. 

The post read: “Nothing breaks a dad more than seeing his love for his kids turned into a weapon against him.” 

He added a facepalm emoji to the post alongside “#FreQuincy.” 

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Earlier this year, Al B. Sure claimed Quincy was a “victim” of Stockholm Syndrome

In September, Quincy opened up about his relationship with his biological father, revealing he views Al B. Sure as more of a friend than a father.    

“We cool now. I just talked to him a couple days ago. He was congratulating me on the album,” Quincy explained during an appearance on Angela Yee’s “Lip Service” podcast. “But this isn’t – I think we got a cool relationship. He tends to try and do the dad thing a lot but it’s like, that’s not really where we’re at in life. We homies more than anything. We’re like, ‘Let’s go do something.’”   

He added, “And I feel like that’s kind of where we’re getting at now, actually knowing that we’re two grown men. We can talk about anything and everything. It’s not about anything else.” 

Meanwhile, Quincy recently shared a vlog showing off his luxury lifestyle, including footage of luxury family vacations. However, social media users called him out, criticizing his “tone-deaf” attempt at “damage control” and urged him to read the room.