Federal prosecutors are investigating alleged criminal activities at a Miami hotel frequented by Sean “Diddy” Combs and his former girlfriend, Daphne Joy, potentially implicating the Hip-Hop mogul in a broader scandal.
Daphne Joy, who shares a son with 50 Cent, is also named in the subpoena obtained by TMZ.
Authorities from the Southern District of New York have issued a subpoena for surveillance footage, reservations, room numbers, and payment methods used at the hotel between 2008 and 2024.
The requested documentation aims to provide evidence for a potential criminal indictment against Diddy, whose rivalry with fellow Hip-Hop artist 50 Cent is well-documented.
The feds are piecing together a case that aligns with allegations made by Rodney “Little Rod” Jones in his $30 million lawsuit against Diddy.
Jones accuses Diddy of running a violent criminal enterprise and claims that both men and women were subjected to sexual assault and drugging.
Jones specifically named Daphne Joy, alleging she was a paid sex worker on Diddys’ payroll.
Last week, Diddy filed a motion to have a Lil Rod’s lawsuit thrown out in its entirety.
“Mr. Jones’s lawsuit is pure fiction – a shameless attempt to create media hype and extract a quick settlement,” Diddy’s attorney Erica Wolff said in a statement to AllHipHop. “There was no RICO conspiracy and Mr. Jones was not threatened, groomed, assaulted, or trafficked. We look forward to proving – in a court of law – that all of Mr. Jones’s claims are made up and must be dismissed.”
These serious accusations have sparked disputes between Joy and her ex, 50 Cent.
Joy has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as false and character assassination.
Meanwhile, 50 Cent took to Instagram, derogatorily labeling Joy as an “LSW,” an acronym for “Little Sex Worker.”
In response to these social media attacks, Joy accused 50 Cent of rape and physical abuse in a post on her own Instagram account.
The legal battles did not stop there.
50 Cent filed a $1 million lawsuit against Joy for defamation, asserting that her allegations were retaliatory after he sought sole custody of their son, Sire.
In the most recent update in that case, a process server hit Daphne Joy with 50 Cent’s lawsuit, but she has yet to reply.
A Fatman Scoop concert in Hamden, Connecticut on Friday (August 30) morphed from celebration into chaos as the performer suddenly collapsed on stage. Although he was rushed to a nearby hospital, he later died.
The tragedy occurred at Hamden Town Center Park during a free event, leaving attendees grasping for clarity and fearing the worst. The unsettling scene unfolded around 8:30 p.m. local time, when Fatman Scoop, born Isaac Freeman, faltered and fell.
Witnesses at the park saw the rapper receiving urgent medical attention as paramedics administered chest compressions and CPR behind the DJ stand. The atmosphere turned somber after his tour manager confirmed Fatman Scoop had died at the age of 53.
Hamden Mayor released a statement via social media acknowledging the collapse.
The concert, initially planned for July 12, faced rescheduling to August 30 due to expected bad weather. The event, part of the Hamden Arts Commission’s Free Summer Concert Series, was held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hamden’s Town Center Park.
Fatman Scoop, renowned for his energetic presence and deep roots in the New York City Hip-Hop scene, headlined the summer concert series organized by the Hamden Arts Commission.
Many artists took to Instagram to memorialize Fatman Scoop, including Raekwon, Ja Rule and Diamond D.
“NO WORDS,” Diamond D wrote. “WE SAT AT THE SAME LUNCH TABLE IN HS BANGING ON THE TABLE, RECITING RHYMES BOTH DREAMING ABOUT MAKING IT BIG ONE DAY. THIS IS FCKED UP FRFR. WE JUST SPOKE A FEW DAYS AGO TRYING TO MAP OUT DOING THE VIDEO TO OUR SONG. SLEEP IN PEACE ISAAC FREEMAN YOUR LEGACY IS SEALED MY BROTHER.”
Mariah Carey did not reach out to her estranged sister Alison before she passed away last weekend despite her being in hospice care, according to sources close to the situation.
Mariah Carey, 55, announced Tuesday that both her mother Patricia, 87, and her sister Alison, 63, died on the same day.
Alison had been receiving hospice care for several weeks before her death, but Mariah Carey reportedly did not attempt to contact her.
Dave Baker, a friend of Alison’s, revealed to The US Sun that Alison had been dealing with severe internal organ issues.
“A phone call or, better still, a video call from Mariah would have meant so much to Alison. But it never came,” Baker said. “The disregard added more hurt to Alison’s pain. She talked about it frequently. She wondered if Mariah or any of her relatives would come to her funeral.”
Baker described Alison as a complex individual, someone who was both tough and deeply sensitive.
“Beneath a tough exterior Alison was a highly intelligent, warm, and sensitive person. I have known her for nine years and as her friend, and in recent months her carer. I will miss her greatly,” he added. “Farewell Alison. May you now find peace, your tortured soul forever free from earthly pain.”
TMZ reported that Mariah Carey spent the week with her mother, Patricia, before her death, illustrating the complicated and fraught relationships within the family.
The sisters had reportedly been estranged for years, with Mariah attempting to provide both financial and emotional support to Alison, who struggled with addiction issues.
In her 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the singer detailed her troubled relationship with Alison, alleging that her sister had drugged her with V#####, offered her cocaine, inflicted third-degree burns on her, and tried to sell her out to a pimp. Alison denied these claims after the book was published.
As the world mourns the tragic losses within the Carey family, lingering questions remain about the strained relationships and the choices made by those left behind.
Flavor Flav officially submitted his application to be the Olympic torchbearer for Los Angeles in 2028.
The Hip-Hop icon expressed his inspiration by seeing his friend and fellow artist Snoop Dogg fulfill a similar duty at this year’s event in Paris.
“Guess what? I got a feeling I might be one of them,” he shared on the “Politickin” podcast, hosted by California’s Governor Gavin Newsom. “I put my bid in already. I said, ‘If Snoop can carry the torch in Paris – come on, man – Flav can carry that bad boy in LA!'”
Snoop’s impressive stint as torchbearer also influenced Flavor’s decision.
Praising Snoop’s performance, Flavor said, “Snoop did a fantastic job, man. He rocked. Even though they did pay him a half-a-million a day, Snoop got a nice payday out there, besides the payday, he did a good job and I know that man had a lot of fun out there. Mad big ups to you, Snoop.”
At 65, Flavor Flav’s enthusiasm remains undiminished, and he sees the torch relay as a significant opportunity to contribute to an iconic event in his home country.
One specific aspiration for Flavor Flav is to earn a custom Olympic pin, much like Snoop did.
This small but symbolic token seems to have added to his determination to succeed.
“I want one of them pins too. He got his own Olympic pin. I’m gonna try to get me one of them Olympic pins,” Flav said.
Coca-Cola might never look the same after reading about an unbelievably twisted story of a man’s sinister plot involving his wife’s carbonated beverages.
In what would seem like a tale from a soap opera brought to life, 71-year-old Alfred Ruf confessed to a sinister scheme that left a small Indiana town—and his wife—in disbelief. According to WREG, the seemingly ordinary Ruf admitted to poisoning his wife’s Coca-Cola with a toxic powdery substance. His motive was rooted in a dark plot to kill her in order to marry her daughter.
The bizarre plot thickened when it was revealed that the deadly concoction was allegedly provided by none other than the daughter. The duo also planed to cash in on Ruf’s wife’s life insurance after they killed her.
Court records show Ruf laced his wife’s drinks at least 12 times between September and December 2021. Each time, while his wife lay unconscious from the drugs, the stepdaughter and her friend would show up at Ruf’s house to “put on a show” for him. The so-called “show” involved the women wearing the wife’s clothes and performing explicit acts.
Ruf’s guilt finally got the best of him, and in January 2022, he confessed to his wife, leading her to alert the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. She even handed over a Coca-Cola can with suspicious white residue and a pill bottle filled with the mysterious powder. Police say Ruf knew the poison would eventually kill his wife, which was the “ultimate goal” of his devious plan. Now, Ruf has been sentenced to four years in prison followed by five years of probation. As for the stepdaughter, details about her role in this twisted saga remain under wraps.
Travis Scott won’t face any repercussions for his drunken antics in Miami. According to Florida’s WSVN, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office dropped a trespassing charge against Travis Scott on Friday (August 30). Earlier this month, prosecutors dismissed a disorderly intoxication charge.
Scott was arrested for disorderly intoxication and trespassing at the Miami Beach Marina in June. Officers took Scott into custody when he refused to leave the area.
“Once the defendant began speaking to Sergeant Lemus, the defendant began yelling once again, becoming erratic, disturbing the peace of the occupants of the marina and nearby residential buildings causing a public disturbance,” the police report noted. “The defendant also disregarded officers’ warnings to not return to the Miami Beach Marina.”
Scott’s lawyer said he “was briefly detained due to a misunderstanding.” The 33-year-old rapper was released from Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center after posting a $650 bond on June 20.
Two months later, Scott was arrested again in Paris. He was accused of assaulting a security guard.
“Police officers were called to the George V hotel and arrested the rapper nicknamed Travis Scott for assaulting a security guard,” Paris authorities said. “The security guard had intervened to separate the rapper from his bodyguard.”
Scott was released from custody without any charges. Paris prosecutors cited a lack of evidence.
Kid Cudi has reached a significant milestone in his illustrious career as his breakthrough single “Day N Nite” has officially been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The would-be “lonely stoner” anthem, which first gained traction on MySpace, was pivotal in establishing Kid Cudi as a leading voice in Hip-Hop and a pioneer of the genre’s fusion with alternative and electronic elements. In a heartfelt tweet, Kid Cudi shared the exciting news with his fans and took a moment to recognize the gravity of the hit over 15 years after its initial release. In the process, Cudi gave a shout out to his right-hand man, and partner in rhyme, producer Dot Da Genius.
“Just got word that Day n Nite is now Diamond!!!,” Kid Cudi wrote in the tweet. “My 2nd diamond record, the first song me and my brother @DotDaGenius made together that changed our lives and many others forever. This is f##### EPIC. Not to many artist can say they got a diamond record, and I feel truly blessed to be on the list with TWO. To all my fans, young and old, THANK YOU for all your love and support the last 16 years!! ENDLESS MAD LOVE. Scott.”
As Cudi mentioned, this isn’t the first time that he’s celebrated one of his hit songs reaching the coveted feat. His fan-favorite track “Pursuit Of Happiness” featuring MGMT and Ratatat also achieved Diamond certification and has become one of Kid Cudi’s most iconic and enduring songs throughout the years. The fact that both of his diamond hits are from his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day is even more of a testament to the impact the project had upon its release in 2009.
“Day N Nite” was the lead single from Kid Cudi’s debut studio album Man on the Moon: The End of Day, which was released in September 2009. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, selling 104,000 copies in its first week. It went on to be certified double platinum by the RIAA, with over 2 million units sold in the United States.
Kid Cudi’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, but it appears as though being considered one of the most influential artists of his era isn’t enough for him. In a follow-up tweet, the “Cudi Zone” hitmaker revealed he had snatched yet another one of his dreams down from the heavens as he announced his excitement for his upcoming lead role in a horror film.
Check out the tweet detailing Cudi’s upcoming role below.
The Game clarified his cryptic posts about DJ Mustard and YG on Instagram Stories. The Cali rapper insisted there were no issues between him and his fellow West Coast artists.
“@yg & @mustard my n##### 5L,” he wrote in response to beef speculation. “Go twist a backwood before you twist that #Bompton.”
Earlier this week, fans questioned The Game’s motives for calling out Mustard and YG on social media.
“Aye Keenon and Dijon… Jayceon looking for y’all,” he wrote. “Lul ghetto name havin n#####.”
He added, “Rooting for somebody & finding out they secretly hate u is so crazy LMAO like OH! Secret haters are clutch.. yall make ballin in yo face worth it.”
Unlike many West Coast artists, The Game refused to turn his back on Drake during the Canadian rapper’s much-discussed battle against Kendrick Lamar. Mustard produced Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us” and clashed with the OVO star’s fans on social media. YG, despite past collaborations with Drake, sided with Lamar at The Pop Out concert in June.
Fans believed The Game aligned with Drake due to the Compton rapper’s absence from The Pop Out, which featured a laundry list of West Coast artists.
“If you want to say, ‘Game picked this side or picked that side,’ n####, Game picked Game’s side,” he declared after the event. “Drake, that’s my m############ brother. And Kendrick, that’s the homie. He know what it is.”
Famed Hip-Hop statesman Hakim Green explains his support of Kamala Harris.
I won’t make the same mistake twice—this time, I’m voting for Kamala Harris.
In my early adult years, my friends dubbed me the conspiracy theorist Don DaDa. Growing up in the late ’80s and early ’90s in NJ/NYC, at the crossroads of Hip Hop culture and “woke-ism” ideology, I encountered the early purveyors of conspiracy theory narratives. From Greenwich Village to Harlem, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn to The Bronx, the city was a library filled with all the classic conspiracy theory texts. Books like “Behold a Pale Horse” by William Cooper, anything by David Icke, Jim Marrs’ “Rule by Secrecy,” and Dr. John Coleman’s “The Conspirators’ Hierarchy: The Committee of 300” shaped my personal politics.
For more on this, check out our interview with Hakim Green, as he discusses KRS-One, Ras Baraka, and other ways politics impacts our communities.
These books warned of an upcoming “New World Order” orchestrated by the evil Illuminati, a secret organization involving groups like Freemasonry, the Jesuits, the Deep State, international bankers, and the financial elite. David Icke even warned of the blood-drinking offspring of aliens who used human beings for their wicked bidding. These theories profoundly impacted my lack of real political engagement. I was stuck, standing still with mystical answers for real issues and problems.
By the early to mid-2000s, I was extremely active in the “conscious community” in NYC, attending rallies, debates, and symposiums. It felt like a revival of the late ’80s consciousness movements. 125th St in Harlem was ground zero for this renewed surge of Black Power, with the Grand Master of “Black Consciousness” being Sa-Neter, whose tapes and DVDs were known worldwide before the internet. Lectures from figures like Phil Valentine, Ashra Kwesi, Dr. Sebi, Polight, Minister Wesley Muhammad, Tajj Tarik Bey, and others presented a multitude of theories and ideologies. These ranged from spiritual and psychological to economic, health and wellness, citizenship and civics, and religious teachings from the Nation of Islam, Hebrew Israelites, Sunni and Orthodox Muslims, Moorish Science Temple, Black Nationalists, and the Christian community.
Despite the occasional hate and vitriol at these debates, a glaring characteristic was the lack of true political engagement with the government. People were organized essentially for entertainment value and the commerce derived from it. Book and DVD vendors, food vendors, and merch tables at these events were well-supported at times. However, given the subject matter and the brilliant minds involved, the true value of this community was being wasted. Many of us were caught up in a cycle of conspiracy, history, mysticism, and “what-about isms.” We were drunk off knowledge and wisdom without understanding, and understanding is the best part. Understanding proves what you claim to know. It’s those “actionable items” Jay Z spoke of in his critique of Colin Kaepernick (though his timing was wrong).
Conspiracy theory is what prevented me from voting for President Obama. I was duped into believing all the conspiracy theories about him were true. I was listening to folks who had powerful theoretical questions but very few practical, actionable solutions. I just knew Barack Obama was being used to usher in the New World Order, and the great scheme included getting American citizens chipped via the Affordable Care Act. Yeah, they had me bad.
The irony is that the Affordable Care Act would be a powerful device for my “deprogramming.” In 2015, I broke my left wrist, and after several observations by different doctors, it was determined I needed reconstructive surgery. Three months prior to my injury, my mom and fiancé (now my wife) convinced me to sign up for Obamacare. No one forced me to get a chip. Though I didn’t vote for President Obama because of my belief in conspiracy theories, I was able to access a needed benefit created for regular Americans like myself. This showed me that the government could be used for the benefit of the people.
The Obama/Biden administration demonstrated how progress is measurable through actionable items aimed at uplifting the poor and middle class, the labor class—regular Americans. It showed how coalitions of people could change how the government dealt with its citizens, truly investing in America rather than exploiting it.
In 2010, I returned to Jersey and reconnected with my old activist comrades from the late ’80s and early ’90s. Ras J. Baraka and the Baraka family had become extremely influential in the local political scene in Newark, NJ, and they were rooted in my brand of politics. Where I had drifted into theory, they were actively involved in application. I saw firsthand the power of local politics and what community control of government could look like.
My work with Team Baraka gave birth to 24 HRS OF PEACE, an annual peace festival held in Newark every year since 2010. It started as a small gathering of about 200-300 people and now attracts 20,000 throughout the 24 hours. Ras is a three-term mayor with his sights set on being New Jersey’s next governor. Seeing how proper organization and goal-setting are necessary for progress, conspiracy theory has no room to exist. Politics is about relationships and leverage. Good government is about ethics, values, and morals. I’ve experienced firsthand how good governance benefits the people and how relationships and leverage make things happen.
Our current Vice President and presumptive Democratic candidate for the presidency, Kamala Harris, is a Howard alum, as is Mayor Ras Baraka. Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a White House-sponsored anti-gun violence campaign. I am the co-founder of 24 HRS OF PEACE, and our mission is to advance a national series of socio-political movements to reduce increasing incidents of youth gang and gun violence. We use the power of Hip Hop culture to organize local communities through art and entertainment while sharing important tools to help overcome obstacles.
Vice President Kamala Harris has been a leading voice for de-scheduling marijuana, thereby removing the criminality that so many in my community have been victims of. And all I do is spark mad izm! The Affordable Care Act should be expanded and equally accessible in every state. It’s 2024, and there is a person of color running for president. Is she perfect? No! No one is; however, I would be a fool to make the same mistake twice.
I’m voting for Kamala Harris for President of the United States.
A Toronto-based promoter accused Lil Kim, T-Pain, 2 Chainz, Akon and Fabolous of breach of contract in a lawsuit filed this week. According to Law.com & The Independent, Remo Palladini claimed multiple artists never returned deposits for his failed Hot in Toronto festival.
Palladini reached out to Universal Attractions Agency to book artists for his event scheduled for June. UAA allegedly “assured Palladini that it would garner a collection of artists to perform at the festival … and act as escrow agent for any and all deposits between Palladini and the artists.” The promoter sent the money even though Lil Kim and others “failed to sign” contracts.
“Despite the lack of formal written agreement between the parties, on or about February 13, 2024, Palladini… wired $82,500.00 (the ‘Deposit’), in good faith and based on past experiences,” Palladini’s lawsuit said regarding Lil Kim.
Palladini’s plans were ruined when headliner Lil Wayne backed out of the festival Lil Wayne’s exit led to the event’s postponement. Fans started comparing the event to the infamous Fyre Festival as they struggled to receive refunds.
A festival spokesperson insisted fans would be refunded. Hot in Toronto also defended itself against Fyre Fest comparisons, noting how “all artists were fully contracted and deposits were paid.”
Palladini sought more than $500,000 in damages for deposits paid to five artists. His lawsuit intended to recoup $240,000 from Akon, $90,000 from T-Pain, $82,500 from Lil Kim, $68,000 from 2 Chainz and $15,000 from Fabolous.
Hot in Toronto was rescheduled for January 2026, per its website.
LL COOL J shared his reaction to Yung Miami and others ridiculing Joe Budden for recently receiving a gold plaque for his 2003 single “Pump It Up.”
The legendary rapper and actor presented the plaque during an episode of The Joe Budden podcast. However, many on social media mocked Budden for taking over two decades to go gold.
However, LL COOL J fired back at the critics during a brief interview with TMX earlier this week.
“I mean, what can you say?” he replied when asked his thoughts on Yung Miami’s remarks. “Some people never go gold!”
LL Cool J agreed when the interview noted it was “still an achievement” despite the criticism. He also pointed out that many artists don’t receive their flowers during their lifetime.
“Of course it is,” he added. “It doesn’t matter, you have artists that don’t go diamond ’til posthumously. I mean, it’s life. But it’s beautiful for him, [I’m] happy for Joe.”
Yung Miami roasted Joe Budden over the gold plaque and implied it was payback for his remarks about her Caresha Please podcast. However, Budden replied on his podcast, explaining he expects to be criticized, especially as a vocal culture critic.
“There’s absolutely nothing you can say to make me think that LL COOL J bringing me my ‘Pump It Up’ gold plaque to my quadruple platinum podcast is an ‘L,’” Joe Budden insisted before addressing the former City Girls rapper.
“Now we all can laugh,” he added. “And if there’s anybody that I hope would be laughing it would be Yung Miami with all she’s had to endure in the past year or so. I wanna be clear. I like Yung Miami. I do. I think she’s a pretty good content creator.”
Joe Budden addresses Yung Miami (Caresha) and others that criticized him getting his “Pump It Up” plaque😳🫣
“Laughter is a luxury” “I hear pump it up nowadays more than I hear any Caresha” “I view you as a science project” pic.twitter.com/Qp421AQ0NI
T.I. paid tribute to Latto, awarding her the title of 2024 Trapper of the Year at a ceremony at the Trap Music Museum on Thursday (August 29).
Footage from the event shows museum founder T.I. unveiling the display dedicated to the “Big Energy” rapper. T.I. thanked Latto for her “contributions to the culture of trap music” and “the city of Atlanta.”
T.I. continued, “We wanted to memorialize that with art” so fans can see that her efforts are “being recognized and celebrated.”
Latto could barely contain her excitement, covering her eyes before the big reveal. She squealed after turning around to see the stunning exhibit in her honor.
Latto was named ‘Trapper Of The Year’ at the Trap Music Museum presented by T.I. tonight in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/C8B0oSy35x
Latto showed off her “Trapper Of The Year” ring in a video on her Instagram Stories. “From the king himself,” Latto declared before T.I. congratulated her again.
T.I. gifts Latto a ring for being Trapper Of The Year 💍
While Latto is in good company with past honorees, including Moneybagg Yo and Future and Lil Baby, she is the first female recipient of the title. Her exhibit can be viewed alongside displays honoring the likes of T.I., Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and 2 Chainz, among others.
Latto has forged a successful music career, carving a spot among the best of her generation after appearing on Jermain Dupri’s The Rap Game in 2016. She became the show’s first winner at the tender age of 16.
She went double platinum with her breakout 2019 single “B#### from da Souf,” before signing to RCA Records. Latto unleashed her debut album Queen of da Souf in 2020.
Latto delivered more hit songs, including the Grammy-nominated “Big Energy” in 2022, and released her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, earlier this month.
Angelina Jolie is not dating British rapper and activist Akala, despite the viral rumors following a recent sighting of them together.
On Thursday (August 29), the Oscar-winning actress got tongues wagging after appearing with Akala at a Venice Film Festival event. It was one of several times the pair have been spotted in public over the past year, prompting speculation they were dating.
— TMC Music Connoisseur 🇯🇲 WATCH S2TIMES 🤩 (@MusicConnoisseu) August 29, 2024
However, according to a source, there’s no truth to the rumors, and Angelina Jolie and Akala have been friends for years. Moreover, Akala reportedly has a girlfriend, who joined him on his recent trip to Venice, where Jolie premiered her upcoming movie, Maria.
“She and Akala are not dating. She is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle, who was also there,” a source told PEOPLE.
Jolie began trending after the Venice Film Festival photos surfaced. It wasn’t the first time they were seen together, with an outing to a Jamaican literary festival with the actress’s two daughters in May Last year. They were also seen going for dinner in Milan in December.
Angelina Jolie at Tribe Nine Studios at the Calabash International Literary Festival in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth. The three-day event started Friday pic.twitter.com/1857XDXnCF
— ✨Raquel & her Minions✨ (@THENAGODOFWAR) May 28, 2023
However, according to sources, they are not romantically involved but are friends with similar interests in common.
Angelina Jolie is single and has been friends with Akala “for years,” another source explained to PEOPLE. “They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes,” the second source explained. “They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.”
Scar Lip called out M&T bank, accusing an employee of being racist and profiling her from the moment she set foot in the building.
The Bronx–bred rising star said she intends to take legal action unless she gets a sufficient explanation for their treatment.
On Thursday (August 29), Scar Lip hopped on Instagram Live to air her grievances. “Yo M&T bank is racist as f###,” she began. “Why when I go to this M&T bank, I’m being profiled on some weird s###.”
Scar Lip explained that despite handing over her address, I.D. and social security card, the bank teller refused to make the transfer.
“I proved everything, so why you not tryna let me make a transfer?” the Epic Records signee asked. The employee told the “This Is New York” hitmaker that she wasn’t “comfortable” making the transaction.
“What the f### you mean you don’t feel comfortable?” Scar raged. “B#### gimme my money. Now because you don’t feel comfortable, I’m taking my money out this bank, and I’m going to another bank. Because y’all n##### not about to be treating me all type of weird.”
According to Scar, she explained that the transfer was for “a business thing,” but the teller told her, “I need more information than that. That’s not good enough.”
Moreover, Scar Lip said the bank employee threatened to call the cops. She questioned, “What are they gonna do? You gone call the cops on me for tryna make a transfer? B####, I’m a business. I own a business.”
Ultimately, Scar Lip feels, “She was judging me from the moment I walked in the bank,” and threatened to sue.
“M&T, y’all better talk to me for real, before I sue y’all. ” she warned. “It’s one or the other ways; I’m suing y’all n##### or y’all gone give me a muthafuckin explanation on why the f### I’m being profiled tryna get my muthafuckin money out the bank.”
Sexyy Red paid homage to Gucci Mane in a big way, revealing a massive ice cream cone tattoo on her cheek.
The Atlanta icon debuted the ink on Thursday (August 29), sharing a video of the St. Louis rapper on his Instagram Stories. “Stop playing,” Gucci Mane says, zooming in on Sexyy Red’s face to show off the tattoo.
BURRR! Sexyy Red is showing off some new ink as she pays homage to Gucci Mane i 🍦 pic.twitter.com/SDaEkjodNo
It’s unclear whether the ink is actually real, but Sexyy Red recently teased a verse on Gucci’s 2008 hit “I Think I Love Her,” and her new tattoo could be a prop for some upcoming visuals for a possible collab.
Sexyy Red released a track titled, “Female Gucci Mane” on her debut mixtape, Hood’s Hottest Princess. However, she only adopted the title in response to fans comments.
Atlanta rap legend Wop crowns St. Louis artist Sexyy Red the “Female Gucci Mane” pic.twitter.com/Y7yz0ounXG
“I don’t even call myself that,” she told NME last July. “I just made a song because that’s what they’d be saying in my comments. I don’t know. I let the fans decide who the real Female Gucci Mane is.”
However, it appears Big Guwop himself ended any debate over the title. Earlier this week, Gucci brought the “Pound Town” hitmaker out to perform with him in Atlanta. He shared a clip on Instagram crowning her the female Gucci Mane.
Meanwhile, the new Gucci Mane tribute ink wasn’t the only thing Sexyy Red debuted on Thursday. She showed off some dazzling new jewelry, including a huge pendant of Princess Peach from Nintendo’s Mario franchise.
“I just wanted to come on here and show yal my new Ghetto Princess Chain to match my iced out Gshock!!” she captioned her post. “Meet thugged out Princess Peach.”
I just wanted to come on here and show yal my new Ghetto Princess Chain to match my iced out Gshock!! Meet thugged out Princess Peach 🔥🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/GY3q7rOPCj
Big Sean has been “overwhelmed” in the lead-up to his new album and decided to let off a little steam during a chat with fans where he poked fun at Drake.
Sean delivered the highly anticipated Better Me Than You at midnight on Friday (August 29). The 21-track project, Sean’s first in four years, includes features from Gunna, Charlie Wilson, DJ Premier, Kodak Black, Bryson Tiller, Teyana Taylor, Cash Cobain, Larry June and more. Check it out at the end of the page and watch the “Who You Are (Superstar)” video below.
Shortly before delivering the album, Big Sean hopped on Instagram Live to thank his fans for their support and to tease even more new music. Before he got to the album talk, he playfully trolled Drake following a recent viral post.
“I’m gonna do the Drake face,” Big Sean said before imitating the OVO founder’s signature pout.
Big Sean Teases Upcoming Album Cuts
Earlier this week, Big Sean teared up while confirming his album release date amid and announcing he was recently diagnosed with COVID.
“That last the last live I did; I was f###### emotional dog,” he explained on Friday evening. “I was overwhelmed. A lot of people hit me up like, ‘Are you okay?’” Sean explained. “I was just doing a lot,” and thanked those who checked up on him.
He also told fans, “Keep expecting new music,” and revealed several songs didn’t make the project due to clearance issues. Nonetheless, he expects to “get them out soon,” maybe within a week.
Big Sean teased the expected album cuts on X (Twitter). Fans can look forward to hearing songs with Lil Wayne, Nas and longtime partner, Jhene Aiko. He also explained that he released “Fighting Fires” on SoundCloud because he couldn’t clear it in time, but the track could still make the album.
Finesse2Tymes is going viral once again after revealing he recently kicked a woman out of his house after she made a bold request.
In a recent video he posted to social media, the Memphis-bread rapper shared a clip from what appears to be his home security camera after he removed the woman for reportedly asking him for money. In a scathing voiceover of the clip, Finesse2Tymes recounted how the incident occurred while also denouncing the trending ideology many young women are subscribing to when it comes to demanding monetary displays of affection.
“And the b###h gone say, ‘You going to give me some money?'” Finesse2Tymes started off. “I told the b###h, get out. I’m going to let y’all know now. Man, don’t ask me for no money. I don’t know what the new wave is, what the females talking about, breaking n###as and breaking rappers and doing this, that and the third. This is not that.”
As he pressed on, he clung on to the roots of the the acronym many rappers from his city have popularized to describe how deeply embedded pimping culture is in the city of Memphis—which they tell you stands for making easy money pimpin’n hoes in style.
“I’m on some muthaf###ing pimping baby,” he declared. “I’m talking about full effect man. I don’t play that s###. Don’t ask me for no money, man. Don’t ask me for nothing. I’m going to put your ass out and I ain’t calling you no mother Uber. You going to call your own Uber ass. Don’t walk.”
It’s somewhat surprising that Finesse2Tymes is still seemingly adding women to his roster after he publicly revealed he broke up with one of his pregnant girlfriends, after impregnating the pair at the same time last November.
“I’m focusing on @fng_shugga only,” he wrote in an Instagram Story post.. “I don’t need 2-3 women no more, i got kids, That sht ain’t what’s up, and nah this ain’t about no babymama sht, All my bm’s know I take care mine, here or not.”
Atlanta rapper Lil Baby found himself at the center of a social media storm today after his mugshot was released following his arrest for allegedly carrying a concealed weapon without a permit in Las Vegas.
The incident occurred late Monday night in a club when the musician, whose real name is Dominique Jones, was reportedly seen handling a firearm on video.
Authorities detained the 29-year-old artist, leading to his booking at the Clark County Detention Center.
Despite the allegations, the rap star’s legal representatives, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff, soon issued a statement defending their client’s actions.
“To be clear, Dominique Jones has a valid Georgia carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) permit,” they conveyed through TMZ.
The attorneys mentioned their active efforts to scrutinize the events leading to Jones’ arrest.
After spending some time in custody, Lil Baby was released without formal charges but is scheduled to appear in Las Vegas court on October 1.
His arrest has drawn considerable attention, in part due to a mugshot circulating with lightning speed across social media.
Many commenters are critiquing the appearance of Lil Baby in the mugshot, with comments suggesting that he looks unkempt or like a “druggie.”
Other users made light-hearted jokes, while others are critical, describing the image in unflattering terms.
User @chromed expresses concern, stating, “Why Lil Baby looking like a druggie in that mugshot?” Another user, @boireau, humorously notes, “They did lil baby filthy with that mugshot,” accompanied by laughing emojis.
Conversely, @missbrim expressed admiration by saying, “I love lil baby,” also using an emotional emoji.
User @yorboit humorously noted, “Lil Baby mugshot is going to be on everybody profile pictures,” referencing the current trend of sharing mugshots, along with laughing emojis.
Cardi B responded to backlash over her jokingly referring to her label Atlantic Records as a correctional facility on social media. The hitmaker denied assumptions she doesn’t want to work on her sophomore album on Thursday (August 29).
“The fact that I made a little joke about the studio because I been mixing and mastering about 40-50 songs and y’all turned that into I hate creating is crazy,” Cardi B wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “This why artists don’t interact anymore cuz y’all will take one little joke and stretch it wider than y’all a#######.”
She added, “God forbid I make a little sarcastic jokey jokey about motherhood y’all gonna claim I hate my kids and call cps…dweebs.”
Fans (and detractors) often badger Cardi B about her follow-up to 2018’s Invasion of Privacy. She hasn’t announced a title or release date for her much-anticipated sophomore album.
Cardi B’s willingness to interact with people on social media has created headaches for her. She lashed out at fans worrying about her safety on Wednesday (August 28). Multiple X users questioned why she was seen walking in public without security.
“Wtffff yall be talking about …yall need help,” she wrote. “It was 9am and I went to get a bacon egg and cheese …STOP WIT THIS cry baby s### ..Y’all too p#### …let me get off this app cause yall irritating me and is not even funny.”
Cardi B is expecting her third child with her estranged husband Offset. She filed for divorce in July.
A Dominican Republic court issued an international warrant for 6ix9ine, per Diario Libre. He faced arrest for contempt of court stemming from a 2023 assault case.
“This court issues an arrest warrant against the accused and the execution of the guarantee of 500 thousand Dominican pesos,” the Court of Appeals of the Judicial District of La Vega ordered.
6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was arrested for assaulting two producers in the Dominican Republic in October 2023. He allegedly attacked Cristian Anthony Rojas and Nelson Alfonso Hilario García for spending time with his then-girlfriend Yailin La Más Viral.
The controversial rapper was released on bail but returned to a Dominican jail a few months later. Authorities arrested him on domestic violence charges in January. He allegedly assaulted Yailin in December 2023. A few days ago, Yailin linked up with 6ix9ine’s foe Lil Tjay.
Judge Fátima Veloz granted 6ix9ine’s conditional release in January. He was ordered to pay $510 and participate in counseling. He also had to meet with authorities until they concluded their investigation.
6ix9ine ran afoul of the law multiple times over the years. He was convicted for the use of a child in a sexual performance in 2015. He also pleaded guilty to nine felony charges in a racketeering case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods in 2019.
Criminal cases were just a portion of 6ix9ine’s legal woes. He recently lost a copyright infringement lawsuit and watched the government auction off his seized vehicles to cover an IRS debt.
