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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.” 

Check out some other reactions below. 

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.

Lil Wayne Still Mad Over Super Bowl “Snub”— Lets Loose At Weezyana Fest

“I said to myself, ‘I wanna be on stage for the Super Bowl one day in front of my mom.’ And I worked my as off to get that spot, that position. It was ripped away from me. But this motherf##kin’ moment right here? They can’t take that. They can’t take that from me.” – Lil Wayne.

Lil Wayne isn’t holding back his frustration over not being selected as the featured performer for the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. His disappointment is powerful, but I think he should let it go. He was not featured in 2013 when the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

At that time, he didn’t have any issues and no other Cash Money Records artists were featured either. But now, his frustration seems directed at JAY-Z, who some are blaming for Kendrick Lamar being chosen as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl. I thought it was clear that this is Kendrick Lamar’s year and that being born in a place didn’t mean you would perform. I mean, I would like to rock the Grammys, but nobody cares.

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During his Weezyana Fest over the weekend, Lil Wayne expressed his angst, but there’s no indication that he was ever in the running. That’s so odd.

On the positive side, Lil Wayne received the keys to the city of New Orleans, an honor celebrating his impact and legacy. The Hot Boys also reunited. These are big things. Well, the internet had to double down on some things and it cracked me up.

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Kendrick Lamar Reveals First & Last Time He Cried

Kendrick Lamar described the moment he “allowed” himself to cry for the first time as an outpouring of emotion during a 2011 performance alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

The Compton rapper, known for his introspective lyrics and boundary-pushing artistry, opened up during an interview with fellow artist SZA for Harper’s Bazaar about the occasion when he had to let his tears flow on stage.

Lamar reflected on the West Coast legends passing him the symbolic torch, with Dre acknowledging the new wave of Hip-Hop talent led by Lamar.

“The first time I allowed it to happen is documented, actually, onstage when Dre passed me the torch,” Lamar shared. “A burst of energy just came out, and I had to let it flow.”

That powerful moment, now etched into his memory and caught on camera, marked Lamar’s public reckoning with how far he had come.

“My tears is all on the internet,” he admitted. “And now I look back, and I love that moment. I love that that happened. Because it showed me in real time expressing myself and seeing all the hard work actually come to life.”

When asked about the last time he cried, Kendrick Lamar mentioned the emotional weight carried within “Mother I Sober,” a track from his 2022 album, exploring painful themes such as addiction, trauma, and sexual abuse.

“That s**t was deep for me,” he said, acknowledging the rawness of that recording experience, which brought him to tears.

Opening up about his emotional journey, Lamar revealed that, with age, he’s learned to embrace his feelings rather than hide them.

Drill Rapper Dougie B Arrested For “Violent” Theft Involving 5-Year-Old Boy

Drill rapper Dougie B was reportedly arrested for a series of violent thefts in the Bronx and is now facing up to 25 years in prison.

According to the New York Post, Dougie B (real name Arion Howard), was among five men who allegedly ambushed a 33-year-old dad and his 5-year-old son inside an apartment in the Belmont neighborhood in August.

The Bronx Criminal Court complaint alleges he blocked the man and his child from escaping the Cambreleng Avenue home as another suspect flashed a gun at the dad and seized his phone in an effort to drain $2,500 from his cash accounts.

 










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The police eventually caught up to Dougie B and the other men nine days later after they committed another robbery on September 5. Court records reportedly state two of the suspects threatened the victim at knifepoint and demanded his phones before one of the thieves secured $500 from the man’s digital wallet.

In June, a 16-year-old fan alleged Dougie B also jacked more than $1,000 in cash from him after they posed together for a photo outside a barber shop on East 187th Street.

Dougie B, who was featured in a 2022 video with Cardi B, has been charged with multiple felonies, including robbery and grand larceny.

Part of a wave of Bronx drill rappers, Dougie B rose to prominence with his high energy delivery and aggressive lyrics as well as collaborations with other Bronx artists like Kay Flock and B-Lovee. His music often reflects street life, blending gritty storytelling with rapid-fire beats typical of drill music. But it looks like street life just caught up to him.

Top5 Accuses Megan Thee Stallion Of “Lying On” Tory Lanez—Despite Conviction

Tory Lanez has been in jail for more than a year at this point, but there are some people who refuse to believe the Canadian artist is guilty. Fellow Canadian rapper Top5 is apparently one of them.

Over the weekend, Top5 (who was recently released from prison) accused Megan Thee Stallion of falsely accusing Tory Lanez of shooting her in 2020—despite the fact he was found guilty of the crime.

“The fact you lied on my brother and put him away from his family is so evil,” he wrote on one of his Instagram Stories. “You male horse @megantheestallion.”

Tory Lanez was a trending Twitter (X) topic on Sunday (November 3), with many pointing out Lanez admitted to shooting Megan Thee Stallion on a jail telephone call. But there were plenty of people who were caught up on Megan lying to CBS anchor Gayle King about sleeping with Lanez, which she admitted in the Amazon documentary Megan: In Her Words.

“Yes, b####, I lied to Gayle King,” Megan said of denying a sexual relationship with Lanez. “First of all, I ain’t know that b#### was even finna ask me about that s###, b####. I thought we was gonna talk about the shooting. Why’d you ask me about f###### Tory?

“That’s not what this is about. Even if I was, I f##### a n#### like once. Maybe twice on a drunk night, but you kept catching me out of my f###### mind … they get me off the g###### track. Like when they keep talking about the f###### part, and I find myself consumed in the f###### part. And I’m like, ‘Wait! This is not what this is about.’”

Megan questioned why her sexual history even mattered and confessed she only lied about sex with Lanez because she had lost her confidence.

“Why are we not talking about the g###### shooting?” she said. “Everything has been a distraction from the shooting. I used to be so confident in myself and I used to be like … anybody would’ve asked me about f###### somebody and I would’ve been like, ‘So? OK, yeah, I did that s###.’ I like to f###. What about it? But the way they have villainized me for being this type of person, it started to make me second guess myself.”

Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting. The incident, which took place after a Hollywood party in July 2020, involved an argument in an SUV that escalated, leading to Lanez shooting Megan in her feet as she attempted to exit the vehicle.

During the trial, he was found guilty on several charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

Megan Thee Stallion Felt “Dehumanized” By Fame

Megan Thee Stallion is taking control of her own story after years of feeling “dehumanized” by the media and public attention that followed her meteoric rise in the music industry.

The 29-year-old rapper, who shot to fame in 2017 with her debut single at just 22, says she quickly realized she was no longer the master of her own narrative and felt others were shaping her image in ways that didn’t reflect her true self.

Now, with her new documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, streaming on Amazon, she’s laying her truth bare for the first time.

In explaining why she felt compelled to produce the documentary, the three-time Grammy winner known for hits like “Hot Girl Summer” told The Hollywood Reporter, “I started to watch a lot of people dehumanize me, and a lot of people were trying to take control of my narrative and tell my story. So that’s why I even agreed to do the documentary in the first place.”

The rapper continued, “So let me just tell my truth and lay it out on the table because y’all don’t respect s**t else but raw and honesty. I was trying to be a cookie-cutter celebrity for y’all, but it didn’t work out. I am a real g###### hot girl coach. So y’all are about to experience Megan Pete for the first time.”

Megan attributes much of her success and resilience to the influence of her late mother, Holly Thomas, who performed as a rapper under the name Holly-Wood.

“I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without Holly Thomas,” Megan said, acknowledging the role her mother played in shaping her both as a person and an artist. “My mom told me not to tell my own business, but I think this was the perfect opportunity to go ahead and tell my business.”

Jennifer Lopez Shuts Down Signing Over Diddy Question

Jennifer Lopez has declined to answer questions about Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The singer-actress was at an autograph signing for her new movie “Unstoppable” earlier this week when fans started to ask her questions about her previous relationship with alleged sex offender Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

A video clip shows one fan asking, “J.Lo, do you have any comments about Diddy and the allegations?”

In response, Jennifer Lopez stopped signing the autographs immediately and left the event, with fans shouting after her, “Don’t Leave!”

The 55-year-old’s representative has not yet responded to requests for comment.

The pair dated between 1999 and 2001.

And Jennifer has previously spoken candidly about the ups and downs of their relationship.

“We broke up many times (before that) and got back together and broke up again, and nobody knew about it,” the entertainer told Vanity Fair in 2011. “It was very tempestuous. Towards the end, it was emotionally exhausting. It was good that I was young.”

The couple never tied the knot but Jennifer has said that the Bad Boy Records founder often referred to their relationship as a marriage.

“He told me many times, ‘I want a divorce,'” she once told Rolling Stone. “I would be away a lot, or he would…he couldn’t go far, whatever, but he would say, ‘So, where do I send the paper?'”

The rapper is currently awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.

Drake Beef: Is There A “Future” In Atlanta?

Drake is back at it, but not with Kendrick Lamar. He’s aiming his jabs at yet another Compton native. Drizzy had time to go at Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan because he sided with Dot in the beef.

“If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself,” Drake said with all the seriousness of a guy who thinks his 2016 diss tracks are still echoing in Kendrick Lamar’s nightmares. He even called DeRozan a “goof” in another off-hand chat—because, of course, the salt must flow.

Read all about that here.

Well, folks, there is much more.

We know Drake and Future were pretty good buddies. They were friends enough to record a dope album together (with Metro Boomin). But, later down the line, Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar set it off on Drake. By the way, this dude does a great breakdown of how Drake is out of favor with Future.

Anyway, the word on the street is that Future and Drake talked. They aren’t best buddies, but they have reportedly ironed out their issues. I mean, these dudes were beefing over a girl. There’s nothing gangsta about that. On the serious side, I think Drake needs Atlanta as a stronghold, and the way for that to happen is through The Purple Man.

There’s another side to this. Metro and Kendrick are not included in this olive branch. I would think they should be. Why not throw the others in there? I do think both Metro Boomin and Kendrick did serious damage to Drake’s brand. I’m not sure he can come back from this.

DeRozan is out here laughing at Drake. I think he’s OK being down with his Compton brother K-Dot, who managed to flip the Canadian’s life. Hoping they all get cool again. The season is coming, the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl are on the horizon. That’s a lot of “Not Like Us.”

One time…

-illseed out