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Diddy Says He’s “Happy” During Jail Call With Family As They Celebrate His 55th Birthday

Diddy’s spirits still appear to be high, despite the fact that he’s celebrating his birthday incarcerated as he awaits the start of his criminal trial next year.

In a post Justin Combs shared on his personal profile on Monday (November 4), Diddy speaks independently for what is likely the first time since his arrest on federal sex trafficking and racketeering crimes earlier this year in September.

In the clip which features members from the entire Combs clan, including King Combs, twins Jessie James and D’Lila Combs, Quincy Combs, Chance Combs and toddler Love Combs, the group sang Diddy Happy Birthday to celebrate their father turning 55 years old.

Along with assuring his children that he’s “happy” even under the current circumstances, Diddy also took a moment to express how proud of them he is for being “strong” throughout his ongoing legal bout.

“I just want to say I’m proud of y’all,” he said. “I’m proud of y’all especially the girls, I mean all of y’all. Just for being strong, thank you for being strong. And thank you for being by my side. It’s important to me. I love y’all.”

While the nature of the call certainly isn’t something to celebrate, Diddy remarked on the fact that he’s “happy” to share a moment with his family for his birthday—even if it is just for a moment on a phone call.

“I got the best family in the world,” he said. “It’s my birthday. I’m happy thank you thankful for y’all giving me this call. Thank you very much. I love y’all.”

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Even though Diddy maintains a positive disposition throughout the call, the latest new cycle surrounding is mounting sexual assault allegations has been generating numerous negative headlines. Prior to the new post Justin shared, members of the Combs family have spoken out on social media about the treatment their father is receiving — including Diddy’s mother who claimed he’s being “publicly lynched.”

According to a report from TMZ, a copy of the standard nondisclosure agreement (NDA) purportedly signed by attendees of Diddy’s infamous freak-off parties has been obtained and reveals guests were prohibited from revealing anything about the disgraced Bad Boy music mogul while he’s alive and for 20 years there after his death.

Additionally, Diddy’s legal team submitted a letter to a federal judge on November 3 requesting the court to expedite a previous application for a gag order after a witness claimed to have freak-off tapes in their possession.

Lil Uzi Vert Hits At Leaks While Explaining Why He Won’t Cater To Fans When Releasing New Music

Lil Uzi Vert has seemingly addressed the discourse among his fanbase about his latest album, Eternal Atake 2, “missing the mark.”

During a recent appearance on Kai Cenat’s Mafioso 2 marathon Twitch stream, Lil Uzi Vert offered a rare glimpse into his philosophy on releasing music, shedding light on why he chooses not to cater entirely to fans’ demands.

Despite receiving co-signs from a number of artists, including Lucki, Uzi’s newest effort hasn’t been received well by his fans and has many claiming he sounds “washed” on the album.

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When Lil Uzi Vert was asked why he doesn’t simply “give the people what they want,” he stressed that while he values his fans’ loyalty, there’s a delicate balance between catering to their desires and staying true to his own creative evolution.

“We always can give ’em what they want, but we got to also do what we want to do,” Lil Uzi Vert explained. For Uzi, adhering too closely to the familiar would not only compromise his growth as an artist but could also stifle the fresh energy that keeps his sound original and his fanbase engaged.

As Cenat pointed out the patterns in the songs fans often request tracks with a similar vibe, such as “Blow The Whistle” and “Backspace,” Uzi touched on a recurring issue that he feels has undermined his releases. In addition to hinting that leaks play a role in what music is made available to fans, he also spoke about how that specific “frequency” that connects with his listeners would cost him much more in the long run than he would gain by rewarding fans with tunes ascribed to the aforementioned vibrations.

“It’s not that I don’t want to give ’em what they want,” he clarified, revealing a more personal reason behind his approach. “When I wanted to give ’em what they want…they invaded my privacy and they let the world hear these sounds.”

He also said leaks of his unfinished work left a lasting impression on Uzi. While he still “loves and values” each of those songs, he noted that fans’ early exposure tarnished his vision.

“I got here by bringing a new sound,” he said. “So it would be very crazy for me to be doing exactly what I was doing when I got here.”

For Lil Uzi Vert, innovation is essential to his identity as an artist, and he’s willing to risk disappointing even his most dedicated supporters to preserve that. But he assured Cenat, “You always still come back and feed your main supporters,” reflecting his gratitude toward those who have stayed with him through his creative shifts.

Though the retrosuperfuturistic sounds of Eternal Atake 2 haven’t truly had a chance to grow on his fans just yet, Uzi’s drive for innovation has paid off over the years.

His last three albums show the undeniable impact of his unique sound. In 2020, the original version of Eternal Atake debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 288,000 units in its first week and later achieving platinum certification by the RIAA. LUV vs. The World 2, released just one week after Eternal Atake as part of a deluxe edition, also performed strongly, peaking at No. 2.

His 2023 album Pink Tape also continued his Billboard success, landing at No. 1 with 167,000 first-week sales, marking his third chart-topping project.

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Azealia Banks Endorses “Incoherent” Kamala Harris But Warns Her To “Chill On The Drinking”

Azealia Banks unexpectedly pledged to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris on X (formerly known as Twitter). Banks said she partly endorsed Harris due to fear of Donald Trump giving X owner Elon Musk more political power.

“For as stupid and incoherent Kamala Harris is and as trash as Walz is, and despite the fact that Kamala Harris is the only Democratic Nominee to not have actively campaigned in a Primary (the most undemocratic s### ever, and really says alot about her supporters lack of commonsense)… I really think keeping Elon Musk away from any type of political power in the USA is tantamount to any issue on the table here,” Banks wrote. “You have to be a complete idiot to think that dirtbag cares about anyone or anything other than himself. He’s already been given way too much tax payer money – Allowing him to ascend to any position of political authority is very f###### dangerous.”

Banks listed various reasons why Trump’s campaign promises were ridiculous and threatened the country. She emphasized how foolish she thought it was to be China’s enemy.

“Trump choosing zombie ass RFK to be the ‘health minister’ or what the f### ever is gross and stupid AF, AND HE KEEPS MAKING THE MISTAKE OF F###### WITH CHINA,” she wrote. “Like dude, China is the oldest imperial nation on the planet, they have 5,000 Years of Imperialism under their belt… they are EXPERT war strategists and don’t need to blow s### up to make their point. The GOP has to understand that China is NOT to be f##### with. america and the world would actually starve without China and its really not cool to be so openly xenophobic towards them … Furthermore – the notion that the DNC flew in a bunch of illegal aliens simply for votes is actual stupidity … I will be Voting For Kamala Harris tomorrow because Elon Musk (a f###### overrated Ketamine addict) belongs no where near American Politics.”

Banks concluded her rant with advice for Harris. Banks also bashed Harris for seeking Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s support.

“Ms Kamala, we’re gonna need you to chill on the drinking and actually pay attention and get caught up to speed,” Banks wrote. “Stop with the stupid pandering to black people with that weird Baptist church preacher s### you do and be able to answer questions from your brain and not just with your mouth. Please don’t get caught slippin’ sis. Make Us Proud … And please, in 2028 get some real black female intellects to campaign with you. the Meg the Stallion and Cardi B endorsements were f###### horrible. Don’t ever embarrass us like that again sis.”

Election Day is Tuesday (November 5).

Tyler, The Creator’s “Chromakopia” Debuts At No. 1 With Just Few Days Of Streams

Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Tyler accomplished the feat despite releasing the project on a Monday, which meant there were only four days of activity in its first week.

Albums typically drop on Fridays in this era, with a full week to track sales and streaming data. Tyler released Chromakopia on October 28 yet managed to sell 299,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending October 31.

“300k on a Monday morning,” Tyler wrote on Instagram Stories. “Thank you to every listener.”

Tyler, The Creator earned the sixth biggest debut of 2024 with just four days of activity. Chromakopia also gave him his biggest streaming week and most first-week sales despite the limited amount of time.

Chromakopia also generated more than 212 million official streams in its first week. It sold roughly 66,000 vinyl copies, the third-biggest debut week for vinyl sales of any rap album since 1991.

Tyler, The Creator outperformed his competition by a significant margin. Halsey’s The Great Impersonator debuted at No. 2 with about 93,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week.

Chromakopia is Tyler’s third No. 1 album. He reached the top of the Billboard 200 with 2019’s Igor and 2021’s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.

Diddy Behind Bars: Feds Seize Drugs, Weapons & More From Violent Detention Center

Federal agencies recently seized drugs, electronic devices and weapons from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Diddy is incarcerated. The Federal Bureau of Prisons led the operation, which was designed to address violence plaguing the Brooklyn facility.

Diddy (real name Sean Combs) has been locked up at the MDC since September. Two inmates were killed a few months before his arrival.

“Several inmates of Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center allegedly orchestrated a series of distinct violent assaults, including the murders of fellow inmates, Uriel Whyte and Edwin Cordero,” the FBI’s James E. Dennehy said. “While this federal jail houses dangerous pretrial inmates, order and safety must remain paramount. Awaiting potential criminal charges is not a warranted justification to subject a detained individual to unnecessary attacks.”

Diddy was indicted for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.

The music mogul’s legal team sought a gag order before his trial. Diddy’s lawyers specifically targeted a witness named Courtney Burgess, who claimed to have seen multiple videos of sexual assaults. Diddy’s attorneys said the videos don’t exist.

“These stories have spread rapidly through the media and created the impression that such videos exist, which is false, and that the government is actually crediting his sensational claims, which is profoundly prejudicial,” they contended. “While the witness and his attorney eagerly spread false and unchecked claims in the media, they have avoided subjecting their claims to verification through the legal process.

“This witness – who has never even met Mr. Combs – claims that he received the tapes from an unnamed individual (who was subsequently shot and killed) along with a purported memoir of the deceased mother of Mr. Combs’s children that has since been denounced as fake. By treating these ridiculous claims as anything but a pathetic extortion scheme, the government is fueling the fire of online conspiracy theories and making it impossible for Mr. Combs to have a fair trial.”

Prosecutors pushed back against Diddy’s calls for a gag order. They accused Diddy of trying to “hijack” his criminal case as he battles scores of lawsuits.

Cardi B Rages Over Sickening Photoshopped Image Of Offset & Daughter

Cardi B condemned “Stan Twitter” for disturbing attacks against her family on Monday (November 4). The outspoken rapper targeted trolls after seeing a photoshopped image depicting her estranged husband Offset having sex with their daughter Kulture.

“Y’all take things too f###### far,” Cardi B said on X (formerly known as Twitter) Spaces. “That s### be pissing me the f### off.”

Cardi B called out social media users for claiming they wanted her daughter to get raped. The Atlantic Records artist defended her sister Hennessy Carolina, who responded to the tasteless trolls with a warning about karma.

“I’ve been trying not to crash out,” Cardi B said. “Y’all been f###### doing edit[ed] pictures of my daughter getting f##### by her dad on some real weirdo s###. Y’all been f###### posting under pictures that y’all wish my daughter getting f###### raped. All because y’all in y’all feelings because I f###### tweeted my kids are smart.”

She added, “Why do y’all think like that? Why do y’all do that? And then when my sister stands up and defends herself, y’all wanna attack people too. Now, when we started getting real f###### funny, s### ain’t gonna be f###### funny no more. It ain’t gonna be f###### funny no more. I can’t even brag about kids being f###### smart without f###### Stan Twitter doing retarded s###, saying retarded s###. The f### is wrong with y’all?”

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Cardi B threatened “Stan Twitter,” noting how she was capable of being “evil.” She refused to stop publicly discussing her children despite the trolling.

“Y’all not gonna silence me,” she said. “Y’all not gonna make me not wanna brag about my f###### kids because of y’all m############ insecurities and y’all f###### weirdness. I don’t give a f### about nobody else’s m############ kids. I don’t bother nobody. Don’t bother me now.”

Cardi B shares three kids with Offset. She gave birth to their youngest child in September.

Quincy Jones Will Live Forever Through Nas, Eminem & Other Hip-Hop Artists Who Sampled His Music

It’s nearly impossible to sum up the seismic impact Quincy Jones had on the music industry.

The legendary polymath, who died at his home in Bel-Air on Sunday (November 3), envisioned and executed some of the most influential albums of all time, including Michael Jackson’s 1982 masterpiece Thriller, forever changing the landscape of popular music. But beyond his genius-level talent and seemingly endless accolades, he was beloved by all who knew him.

Perhaps Will Smith (also known as the Fresh Prince) said it best: “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, a Father and a Friend. He pointed me toward the  greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked me when he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly.”

DJ Jazzy & the Fresh Prince sampled Jones’ 1973 theme song from Sanford & Sons, “The Streetbeater,” for their 1987 single “Rock The House.” And numerous others would follow suit.

In 1992, West Coast Hip-Hop luminaries the Pharcyde sampled Jones’ “Summer in the City” for the Pharcyde classic “Passin’ Me By.” Nas weaved elements from Jackson’s “Human Nature,” produced by Jones, for “It Ain’t Hard to Tell” for his 1994 opus Illmatic. That same year, Mobb Deep repurposed “Kitty With the Bent Frame” for “Shook Ones (Pt. II)” and Aaliyah sang over Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” again produced by Jones, for “Got to Give It Up” featuring Slick Rick in 1996.

“Thriller” alone was sampled more than 300 times by artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, N.W.A, Freddie Gibbs & the Alchemist, Public Enemy, Westside Gunn, Redman, EPMD, $uicideboy$, Biz Markie and Kool Moe Dee. Needless to say, Instagram is exploding with tributes to Jones from people whose lives he touched—from Ice-T, DJ Quik and LL COOL J to Rakim, Mannie Fresh and Raekwon.

Find them below. AllHipHop sends our condolences to Jones’ family.

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Cardi B Snaps On Elon Musk Over Kamala Harris “Puppet” Remarks 

Cardi B didn’t hold back after Elon Musk claimed she was a “puppet” following the rapper’s speech endorsing Kamala Harris at the Vice President’s Wisconsin rally last week. 

The Donald Trump-supporting billionaire tech entrepreneur criticized Cardi in a tweet over the weekend. According to Elon Musk, Cardi B is “Another puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words.” he added, “The Kamala campaign has no authenticity or true empathy.” 

However, Cardi B caught wind of the post and fired back at Elon Musk in typical fashion. She contrasted her upbringing with that of the world’s richest man, arguing he cannot relate to the struggles of hard-working Americans.   

“I’m not a puppet Elon,” she began, explaining, “I’m a daughter of two immigrant parents that had to work their ass off to provide for me! I’m a product of welfare, I’m a product of section 8, I’m a product of poverty and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you….But you don’t know nothing about that. You don’t know not one thing about the American struggle.” 

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Cardi concluded with a final jab at Elon Musk, adding, “P.S. Fix my algorithm.”

Although her speech elicited some strong responses, including from Azaelia Banks and Roseanne Barr, Cardi B couldn’t be prouder. 

She took to Instagram on Sunday (November 3) with a carousel of images from the rally.  

“Last night was a moment I feel like I’ve been waiting for my whole life,” she wrote. “If you know me you know I’m the biggest history nerd and I’ve been talking about politics on all my platforms for a long long time so this was a dream come true.” 

She also hit back at criticism for reading her speech from her phone after the teleprompter malfunctioned before dismissing speculation she was paid for her appearance.  

“AND YES!.. I wrote my speech down because I had to make sure I said everything I wanted to say honey!!” Cardi added. “and No I aint get payed a dollar ..I actually came out of pocket wit glam and travel.” 

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Bankroll Freddie Calls Out Prosecutors Amid “Cruel” Sentence: “People Get Less for Murder” 

Bankroll Freddie is speaking out after a judge sentenced the rapper to 12 and a half years in prison, blasting the judge and prosecutors in a lengthy statement on social media. 

On Sunday (November 3), the Arkansas rapper took to Instagram to rail against his sentence, claiming the prosecutors and the judge had a “vendetta” against him. He called the sentence “Cruel & Unusual Punishment,” arguing that murders get off with less time.  

“Ain’t No Way These Folks Gave Me 12 Years &1/2 On Marijuana & A Gun On A First Time Offender,” he began. “Never Been In No Trouble.” 

He claimed his sentencing guidelines went from “5-6 &1/2 Years To 9-10 Years Off Bogus Upward Variance,” adding, “These Prosecutors And Judges Have A Vendetta Against Me In My State For Fighting Them.” 

Bankroll Freddie continued, “Every Charge I Beat On My Case They Gave Me Upward Variance … If That’s The Case I Could Of Just Copied The Plea For Less Time Then That Come On Make It Make Sense… The Judge & Prosecutors Mad I Went To Trial & Beat 7 Out Of 10 Charges & I Didn’t Bow Down To Them … This Is Cruel & Unusual Punishment I Will Not Go For This Ima Fight For My Life & What’s Right.” 

Bankroll Freddie Hit With Lengthy Sentence

Bankroll Freddie was found guilty of marijuana possession and distribution, possession and distribution of a controlled substance, firearm possession in furtherance of drug trafficking and using a communications facility in the furtherance of drug trafficking crimes in April. 

Last Friday (November 1), Judge James Moody Jr. sentenced Bankroll Freddie to 12 and a half years in prison. He was slapped with more than seven years for the firearm charge and five years each for the possession and distribution charges. The judge ordered the sentences to be served concurrently. 

In his passionate statement, Bankroll Freddie insisted he would “Stand Up & Fight The System.”  

He continued, “Its People With Way Worser Charges Then Me Criminal History Terrible & Got Less Time Then Me,” adding, “Racism Is Real Especially In My State Arkansas… Its People Got Less Time For Murder Than I Got For Marijuana …I Can’t Go For That.” 

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Lil Baby Young Thug’s Collab Request Response Leaves Gunna Fans Confused 

Young Thug is seemingly gearing up to head back to the studio with Lil Baby, sparking confusion from Gunna fans. 

Over the weekend, Thugger returned to Twitter (X) with his first posts since his release from jail after taking a plea deal. He shared a pair of cryptic tweets, including one that hinted at a comeback track with Lil Baby.  

“Real plea deal jack,” he wrote before following up with, “Wham let’s drop one on these rats.” 

Lil Baby’s response to Young Thug only increased the layers of intrigue. He shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, writing, “I missed you mf !! Welcome home my brudda! Thank god you able To get back to the fam in good health and spirits! Wish ya none but billions jack!” 

However, he ended his post with a quote from a Thug tweet earlier this year, writing, “#whateverwhamsaygoes.” 

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The tweet caused a stir online this summer, with many fans speculating that Young Thug was siding with Lil Baby amid the “BAND4BAND” rapper’s ongoing feud with Gunna. Despite their previous relationship, Lil Baby seemingly cut ties with his former collaborator over allegations Gunna snitched on Thug by taking an Alford plea in the YSL RICO trial.  

Muddying the waters even further, Young Thug’s lawyer specifically asked for his client to be allowed to continue collaborating with Gunna even though the conditions of his probation prohibit him from associating with YSL affiliates. 

Social media users were quick to react, with some calling for Young Thug to collaborate with Gunna over Lil Baby. 

One fan wrote, “Young Thug asked the judge for permission to still communicate with Gunna just so he could get on the internet and call him a rat. Idk why that’s so funny right now.” 

Another user stated, “we did not wait 2 years for a baby feature.” 

“@youngthug it’s time you speak up about gunna,” added a third. “Don’t put Gunna on that distress of darkness. Stop acting like an hypocrite. Lil baby called gunna a snitch and you wanna drop a song with him first. If you continue like this, we will cancel you in Africa.” 

Nicki Minaj Pursuing College Degree, Revives “Student Of The Game” Scholarship  

Nicki Minaj is exploring new horizons and going back to school to pursue a college degree. 

The NYC rapper attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she studied singing and acting. After graduating, Minaj focused on acting and soon began her career in the music industry. 

However, after stamping her mark in the rap game as one of the most accomplished female rappers of all time, Nicki Minaj decided she wants to earn a college degree.  

On Sunday night (November 3), Minaj took to social media to announce her plans. 

“Barbz, as you may recall,” she began, “2 days ago, I mentioned me getting a college degree & that I’d share more on the Major & other details at a later time.” 

While Nicki Minaj didn’t share any specifics about her planned degree, she made an exciting announcement about the revival of her “Student Of The Game” scholarship. 

“I wanted to also mention that I plan on resuming my  #StudentOfTheGame Charity for Barbz who need help with College,” she added. “Info 2 come.” 

Nicki Minaj launched the program back in 2017 when a follower asked if she would help pay his college tuition if he won a contest promoting the rapper’s latest music video. 

“Show me straight A’s that I can verify w/ur school and I’ll pay it,” she replied. “Who wants to join THAT contest?!?! Dead serious. Shld I set it up?” 

Within a week, Minaj had dished out more than $18,000 to at least eight students. She gave the cash towards loan repayments, tuition, books and other school supplies. She also announced she would launch her “official charity for Student Loans/Tuition Payments VERY SOON.” 

The following year, Minaj awarded the “Student of the Game” scholarship to 37 of her most loyal supporters.  

One of the 2018 winners paid tribute to Nicki Minaj on Sunday evening, thanking her for helping with college tuition.  

“Now I’m graduate from a HBCU!! Majoring in ‘theatre’ !!!!” they wrote. “I’ll forever be grateful for what this woman has done for me in my life.” 

Diddy’s Attorneys Demand Gag Order To Silence Witness Claiming To Have “Freak-Off” Tapes 

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ legal team is attempting to silence a grand jury witness, requesting the judge hit him with a gag order.  

On Sunday (November 3), Diddy’s legal team submitted a letter to the federal judge asking the court to expedite their previous application for a gag order. They asked the judge to grant their motion “immediately” in light of recent bombshell statements made by one witness. 

The attorneys claim a “deluge of improper pretrial publicity” undermines Diddy’s “right to a fair trial and the integrity of the grand jury proceedings.” 

The letter cites grand jury witness Courtney Burgess, who recently gave multiple interviews claiming he’s seen videos of Diddy assaulting inebriated celebrities. He claimed at least two minors were on the recordings. Burgess also said he has Kim Porter’s “unedited” memoir and was negotiating a publishing deal with Amazon. 

Diddy’s attorneys argue, “These stories have spread rapidly through the media and created the impression that such videos exist, which is false, and that the government is actually crediting his sensational claims, which is profoundly prejudicial. 

“By treating these ridiculous claims as anything but a pathetic extortion scheme, the government is fueling the fire of online conspiracy theories and making it impossible for Mr. Combs to have a fair trial.” 

The letter also notes the nearly year-long federal investigation into Diddy’s alleged “freak-offs” “don’t relate to ‘men’ at ‘parties’ or alleged underaged victims.” 

Courtney Burgess Claims To Have Seen Incriminating Tapes Featuring Diddy & Multiple Celebs

Diddy’s demand for an immediate gag order comes after Burgess gave multiple interviews in recent days, including one with NewsNation’s Banfield on Thursday (October 31). He claimed a mutual friend of Diddy’s ex Kim Porter gave him 11 flash drives.  

The drives allegedly contained at least eight videos of alleged sexual assaults involving eight celebrity victims. Burgess claimed “two to three” were minors and all of the victims were “intoxicated or under the influence.” 

Farewell To Quincy Jones: Beloved Music Icon & Producer Dies At 91 

Quincy Jones, the legendary songwriter, producer and composer who worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Ray Charles to Frank Sinatra has died at his home in Bel Air, California on Sunday (November 3). 

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The music icon’s publicist, Arnold Robinson confirmed his passing in a statement, revealing Jones died at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 91 years old. 

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the statement read. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” 

With a career spanning over seven decades, Quincy Jones is celebrated as one of the most versatile and successful figures in music history. His extensive legacy includes collaborations with many other legendary artists, including producing Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad albums. Notably, Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, largely due to Jones’s visionary production. 

“If an album doesn’t do well, everyone says ‘it was the producers fault’; so if it does well, it should be your ‘fault,’ too,” Jones said in an interview with the Library of Congress in 2016. “The tracks don’t just all of a sudden appear. The producer has to have the skill, experience and ability to guide the vision to completion.” 

It wasn’t just pop where Quincy Jones shone. His influential work crossed many genres with Jones embracing jazz, R&B, gospel, soul, funk, blues, disco, rock and rap. 

He’s also composed music for films and television, earning multiple Grammy Awards and Academy Award nominations. Jones is one of the most awarded Grammy recipients with 28 wins, the second most wins of all time.  

AlllHipHop extended its condolences to Quincy Jones’ family and loved ones.

Chrisean Rock’s Sister Responds To Abuse Allegations On “Baddies” Premiere 

Chrisean Rock is catching heat online after an episode of Baddies Midwest aired featuring the rapper accusing her sister Tesehki of molesting her as a child. 

The trailer for the premier of the Zeus network show made waves when it aired last week with Rock making serious allegations. She accused Tesehki of forcing her into an alleged sex act when Chrisean Rock was just seven years old. Tesehki was stunned by the allegation and threatened to sue for defamation of character. 

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However, on Sunday night (November 3), fans of the show got to see the situation play out in full. The sisters address the allegations, with Tesehki claiming that Rock’s story doesn’t add up. 

“Y’all telling me stories I’ve never heard, Chrisean,” she said. “Why would you be in my house if I ever did some weird s### to you? This is not making sense bro.” 

Tesehki then became irate and stormed off. “I’m done talking,” she added. “Y’all about to p### me off and when I cry, I punch.”  

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Chrisean Rock Fans React To Allegations Against Sister Tesehki

Baddies Midwest was trending online as social media shared their thoughts on the show. 

“I really think Chrisean has a mental illness, manipulative af and jealous of Tesehki,” one person shared. “They both went through trauma as children but to blame her and try to tarnish her character is f###### crazy.” 

“I love Tesekhi so much and Chrisean is a pathological PROVEN liar,” added another. “She’s clearly jealous bcuz she’s not loved. Brung the baby for a shield on god smh. The egotistical girl who said fck zeus they’re using me for my platform begging nat for a look smh.” 

“Anything Chrisean says after Tesehki leaving is invalid,” a third said. “Because she kept asking you to tell your story say your peace and you said nothing…….. so now that she’s gone you wanna keep throwing out these allegations.” 

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Cardi Dishes Dirt On Dating Again Amid Offset Divorce: “The Dating Pool Got P### In It”

Cardi B is moving on from estranged husband Offset and is dating again after filing for divorce earlier this year. It’s been a tumultuous year for the “Enough” hitmaker, splitting from her husband after seven years of marriage and welcoming a new baby. The separation has been acrimonious, with the former couple slinging accusations online, airing out their dirty laundry. 

However, Cardi B is seemingly putting her past behind her to explore the dating scene, but she’s not enjoying it. On Sunday evening (November 3), the Bronx-bred rapper took to social media to empathize with a fan recounting her “TERRIBLE” dating experience.  

“I’m telling you,” Cardi replied, adding, “The dating pool got p### in it.” 

Last month, rumors surfaced online about Cardi B and Houston Texans’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Fans speculated the NFL player was the person Offset accused his former partner of being intimate with while pregnant with their third child. However, Cardi dismissed the gossip as “insane.” 

Weeks later, Cardi blasted Offset in a scathing social media rant despite previously calling for peace.  

“Bro I wish the worst on this man,” she began. “I never hated somebody soooo much and these b###### be so [thirsty] to have him please take  this man off my hands this garbage bag  is to heavy !!”  

She also denied being in love with Offset and said she hopes he gets “hit by a f##### truck.” She added, “He really is just a dark cloud on anybody life he enters.”  

Rihanna Shows Off Unconventional “Winter Body Workout” With Sons RZA & Riot Rose  

Rihanna is constantly on her toes with two toddlers on her hands and a busy career, so she’s getting her workouts in any way she can.  

The billionaire businesswoman and entertainer shares two young sons with A$AP Rocky, RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 14 months. Rihanna posed with her little ones for a rare photoshoot to promote her new Savage X Fenty holiday onesies collection.  

However, RZA and Riot Rose did very little posing, walking and crawling off camera, prompting Rihanna to joke she was getting her “winter body workout.”  

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However, Rihanna managed to get her sons to sit still for a brief moment for an adorable shot of them snuggled up in bed together.  

“yea I know!” she captioned her post. “We are officially one of those families that match for the holidays.”  

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Meanwhile, Rihanna revealed she’s temporarily ditched her fashion icon wardrobe for something more practical.  

“Anything that’s cozy, anything that’s stretchy, anything that’s easy to bend down and pick my kids up in. Those are the things I look for,” she explained to PEOPLE at her Savage X Fenty Lavish Lace Collection Preview earlier this month. “Things that don’t scratch me, don’t scratch them. We’ve got a lot of work to do in a day of a life of a mom.” 

Nonetheless, the ever-fashionable Rihanna still incorporates lingerie in her everyday style. 

“Lingerie to me should be worn any way and anywhere that you want,” she added. “Whether you want it to be seen on display outside of T-shirts, inside a jacket falling off, or just to be cozy or just to have a little support.” 

Cardi B Causes Azealia Banks & Roseanne Barr Meltdowns Over Kamala Harris Support

Rapper Azealia Banks and comedian Roseanne Barr are leading a wave of backlash against Cardi B following her speech at a Michigan rally on Friday in support of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Cardi B, one of the biggest names in hip-hop, with an Instagram following of 165 million, often addresses social and political issues on her social media channels.

The Bronx-born rapper, who appeared at the Harris event to energize young voters, has since come under fire not only from Banks and Barr but also from a number of conservative and Trump-supporting figures online.

Banks, known for her outspoken nature, was particularly scathing, calling Cardi’s speech “eye gougingly cringe” and questioning her authenticity.

“Cardi HAS to stop doing that stupid Latina shtick she does cause it’s forced and not real,” Banks said. She argued that Cardi B’s public persona misrepresents her roots, noting that she grew up on “158th n Broadway” in Washington Heights and moved to the Bronx later in her teens. “Dominican women [are] intelligent as hell,” Banks added, “the shtick is a WILD misrepresentation.”

Azealia Banks further claimed that both Cardi B and fellow rapper Nicki Minaj “share a secret super intelligence masked by ridiculous chickenhead antics,” insinuating that both women adopt exaggerated personas to appeal to fans. “They deserve each other’s friendship tbh,” she concluded, adding, “Just pull a ladies night 2025 alreadyyyy.”

After she received some blowback, Azealia Banks had a total meltdown when someone replied to her post and asked her do if she had “anything better to do than schizopost on the Internet.”

“Do you have anything better to do than follow me? Ya know, it’s been well documented that Azealia Banks is out of her f###### mind, it’s YOU all who are crazy enough to still be tuned in and listening. Maybe you need the medication. F###### loser. Lmaoooooo. You clearly cannot save yourself. You have the problem, not me,” she wrote.

As for Cardi B, she appeared to be unfazed and doubled down in a series of subsequent tweets, which drew the condemnation of a variety of Trump supporters.

“Just like Kamala Harris, I have been the underdog and I have been underestimated!! My success always discredited!… Let me tell you something, women have to work ten times harder and perform ten times better and STILL our success comes with excuses… its because shes pretty or because she slept her way to the top. I see the disgusting attacks against Kamala and it’s not only angered me but has motivated me MORE now than ever to not just say something, but to DO something!… I cant stand a bully!” Cardi B wrote.

Adding to the criticism, Roseanne Barr also joined the conversation, taking to social media to express her disdain. Barr, a vocal Trump supporter, derided Cardi.

“You think the women with the entire media and government behind her is the underdog?” Barr fumed.

Cardi has become something of a thorn in the side of Trump as she has repeatedly called him out online since he secured the 2024 Republican nomination for President.

The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker has a history of endorsing Democratic candidates. She supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

As the U.S. Election Day approaches on Tuesday, the list of women in music backing Harris is still growing.

GloRilla, Flo Milli, MC Lyte and DJ Gemini Gilly all through their support behind Kamala Harris.

Madonna recently stated that she was flying home from Paris to vote for Harris and Jennifer Lopez took the stage at a rally in Las Vegas to introduce the current VP, telling the crowd this was the “most important stage” she’d ever been on.

Former Bad Boy Artist G. Dep Readies New Label, New Artists & 400 New Songs

Former Bad Boy Records artist G. Dep has quietly launched Black Market Group Recordings. Dep, known for hits like “Special Delivery” and “Let’s Get It,” has been plotting his return to the music industry after a long hiatus.

G. Dep, who reunited with Bad Boy boss Diddy before his recent arrest and incarceration, reflected on how much the music game has changed.

“It’s different as far as how the music is being serviced, but it’s still the same artistry,” he noted. He said there’s a need for consistency and a deeper focus on the business side of music, despite the changes digitally.

Black Market Group Recordings was initially conceived as a way for G. Dep to release his own music while incarcerated.

“We started a label when I was incarcerated,” the Harlem native explained. “That’s what I’m basing all the music on now, and we’re in the middle of getting some distribution for it.”

G. Dep is now expanding by working with new talent like Young Stan X. G. Dep admitted he wouldn’t do his artists like the moguls of the past. “I wouldn’t try to lock nobody in right now,” he said.

Through Black Market Group Recordings, G. Dep hopes to breed creative artists and give them some measure of freedom.

As for those 400 songs, he says he doesn’t know the exact number of songs he wrote in prison but said it was an arbitrary number for “a lot of songs.”

Check out the interview below.

YelloPain’s “My Vote Don’t Count” Is Timeless Classic

YelloPain’s track “My Vote Don’t Count” is an enduring anthem that sheds light on the frustration marginalized communities experience with the electoral process. The song, which was originally released in 2020, talks about systemic obstacles that have long silenced people of color. Although significant strides have been made since the Civil Rights Movement and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, persistent issues like voter ID laws and disenfranchisement continue to erode trust in the voting system.

Hip-Hop has consistently acted as a voice for the marginalized, providing a platform for vital social and political discourse. Through “My Vote Don’t Count,” YelloPain underscores the importance of participating in elections, not just in presidential cycles, but in local and midterm elections where policies that impact everyday life are shaped. Engaging in the electoral process is a powerful way for individuals to drive change, push for social justice, and hold public officials accountable.

In a world where every vote truly matters, YelloPain’s message is a stark reminder that your voice holds power. Stay informed, get involved, and make your vote count in every election. Your participation is crucial to shaping a better future.

Boot Camp Clik’s Buckshot Brutally Beaten In Flatbush

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Boot Camp Clik’s Buckshot was allegedly severely beaten in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn on Thursday (October 31).

According to a Facebook post from a woman named Sista Asia Wildenboar, the veteran rapper is in rough shape. She wrote in the caption: “Please pray for BUCKSHOT OF BOOT CAMP CLIK WAS BEATEN HALF TO DEATH IN FLATBUSH NYC. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIM.”

A disturbing and graphic video of Buckshot is making the rounds on Twitter (X) showing the aftermath of the apparent beating. He’s bloodied, bruised and in agony as he lays on the ground. Someone eventually tries to help him and, according to an inside source, he was eventually taken to the hospital, treated and released. Word on the street is just one person is responsible for the brutal assault.

Buckshot, born Kenyatta Blake, hails from Brooklyn and is best known as a member of the Boot Camp Clik. He gained prominence in the early ’90s as part of the duo Black Moon, alongside DJ Evil Dee and 5ft. Their 1993 debut album, Enta da Stage, is considered a classic in underground Hip-Hop, known for its gritty sound, intricate rhymes and jazz-infused beats that set the tone for East Coast rap.

After the success of Black Moon, Buckshot helped form the collective Boot Camp Clik, which includes other groups such as Smif-N-Wessun, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. The collective became known for its unique approach, blending streetwise lyrics with soulful and hard-hitting production.

Aside from his work with Black Moon and Boot Camp Clik, Buckshot has released solo projects and collaborated with notable artists, including a joint project with producer 9th Wonder. His style and contributions have earned him respect within Hip-Hop, especially for those who appreciate 1990s-era New York rap.