Coi Leray is dating Trippie Redd again. Leray declared her love for Redd in an Instagram post on Friday (August 23).
“Thank You for turning up with me on my last show day in Ohio @trippieredd the world loves you and so do I,” she wrote.
The post included a clip of Redd performing at Leray’s concert in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday night (August 22). The two hugged and kissed on stage, confirming rumors of their renewed romance. Leray shared another video of the couple kissing on Instagram Stories.
Leray and Redd previously dated in 2019. Leray called it her “first real relationship” in a 2020 interview.
“We had such a great bond,” she said. “We was so lit. But it was just—the timing wasn’t right … He loves hard. He’s a lover. So, s### just got to the point where we need to just chill.”
Redd released a song titled “Leray” after they split in 2019. The track appeared on A Love Letter to You 4.
“It was love at first sight and misery after two months/Always feeling f##### up either by love or no love/’I thought you was married to the single life,’ she said/I wasn’t necessarily looking for happiness, just less pain/I should’ve said something/You said the only thing wrong with money is you ain’t have enough of it/You said you deserve better and now so do I/Anyways, the best part of us was me/When you got with me, you were a genius/Now without me, you have to live life as an idiot/I don’t write songs, I write life, I told you that/And you were only f###### with my feelings because you didn’t know your own/I do miss who I thought you were/And sometimes I’m miserable without you/So, it’s just like you’re still here,” he said in a spoken-word portion of the song.
A federal judge dismissed felony charges against two former Louisville police officers in the Breonna Taylor case. According to multiplereports, Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany were cleared of charges carrying potential life sentences for their roles in Taylor’s 2020 death.
Taylor, an unarmed Black woman, was shot and killed by cops in her apartment during a botched raid. Jaynes and Meany faced charges for the use of a dangerous weapon to deprive Taylor of her Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search. Jaynes and Meany were not present at the scene of the shooting, but the two falsified information for a warrant to search Taylor’s home.
Judge Charles Simpson claimed the bad warrant was not the cause of Taylor’s death. The judge blamed Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker, who shot a cop in the leg. Walker grabbed a legally owned gun and fired a shot when officers broke into the apartment. Walker thought the police were intruders. Officers returned fire, killing Taylor.
“There is no direct link between the warrantless entry and Taylor’s death,” Judge Simpson ruled. “As a result, the issue becomes whether law deems [Walker’s] decision to shoot first to supersede the warrantless entry such that his conduct became the proximate, or legal, cause of Taylor’s death. The court concludes [Walker’s] decision to shoot first did just that.”
Judge Simpson said prosecutors failed to prove officers executing the no-knock warrant “used their firearms for the purpose of subjecting Taylor to the search.” The judge determined the “only active employment of a weapon alleged in the indictment is ‘use’ for self-defense, i.e. returning [Walker’s] fire.”
Jaynes is still charged with falsification of records in a federal investigation and conspiracy to falsify records and witness tampering. He faces up to 40 years in prison.
Meany remains on the hook for a false statement to federal investigators charge. The maximum sentence is five years in prison.
Hurricane Chris has had a change of heart after criticizing 50 Cent over his recent Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport, LA.
Chris went viral after calling out the G-Unit mogul for not booking local artists and shelling out $500,000 on law enforcement during the four-day event. He doubled down, calling 50 Cent a “culture vulture,” after Fiddy responded by trolling him.
50 Cent responds to Hurricane Chris, who is upset that no Louisiana artists were booked to perform at his comedy showcase in Shreveport. pic.twitter.com/b0brtDjlJZ
— Baboon Forest Entertainment (@BaboonForestEnt) August 19, 2024
Nonetheless, Hurricane Chris now claims he meant no ill will and wants to have a sit down with 50 Cent.
“It’s no hate. It’s all love, but I must voice my opinion because I been here, and I been in Shreveport,” Chris told KSLA News 12 in an interview published Thursday (August 22).
“I definitely had no malice,” he continued. “It was just me wanting to see my community be respected. I had already seen him come into the community and disrespect the culture and names, and it came out because I was in one of those moods.”
Louisiana-born artist Fredo Bang also hit back at the “A Bay Bay” rapper’s viral remarks. “Hurricane,” he said. “If he didn’t put no Louisiana artists, Louisiana legends, who the f### I am then?”
Chris expressed frustration that too few hard working local artists were hired to perform. “[Shreveport does] have artists,” he continued. “A lot of artists, more artists than that I can’t even name that would rock stages like that. It’s not about me.”
According to Hurricane Chris, the whole affair was just a “big misunderstanding,” and he’s “willing” to collaborate with 50 Cent in the future.
Lil Yachty fired back at his co-host Mitch’s ex-girlfriend after she threatened to expose him following his explosive Instagram rant.
On Thursday night (August 22), after unleashing on former Concrete Boys artist Karrahbooo, Yachty directed his anger towards his A Safe Place podcast co-host, Mitch, before quitting the podcast and ending their friendship.
Earlier in the day, a clip went viral of the rapper appearing to disrespect Mitch for lacking purpose before meeting Yachty.
After facing backlash, Lil Yachty asked his friend to clear up the clip, but Mitch refused. He also insisted Mitch had benefited from him to the tune of around $400,000.
“I say ‘Mitch how the f### you didn’t go on the internet and tell these folks we playin, bro?’” he recalled. “F### you and the podcast. I don’t give a f### about the podcast.”
Lil Yachty goes off on his bestfriend and producer Mitch and cancels their podcast together 'A Safe Place' on IG live, for not clearing up a viral clip
"I aint want to do no motherf*cking podcast n*gga, Im a f*cking rapper… I put $400,000 in Mitch pocket…" pic.twitter.com/OX9TloJQ58
However, Mitch’s ex-girlfriend, who also happens to be his cousin, soon chimed in. She blasted Yachty in a Twitter Spaces, warning she would reveal his secrets.
The woman claimed Mitch sacrificed his own career to support Yachty and said her relationship with him suffered because he was always in meetings with the rapper. She also accused Lil Yachty of holding Mitch back, using him and blocking other opportunities.
Furthermore, she claimed the podcast would be “nothing” without Mitch, adding that nobody tunes in for the rapper. Then she made a bold claim, insisting she was responsible for their success.
“Let’s really get into the tea. People really watch that s### cuz of me,” she said, referring to the podcast going viral after Yachty called out Mitch for having a sexual relationship with his cousin. “You brought that s### up because you wanted to try to f###### clown and humiliate that n####,” she added. “And yeah that s### is about me.”
Mitch’s Ex GF/Cousin goes OFF on Lil Yachty for bringing Mitch’s career down… 🤔
After all the drama, Mitch finally provided the clarification Yachty had requested and said their conversation was “taken out of context.”
While Lil Yachty said the podcast was over, Mitch apparently missed the memo. “The next podcast will be epic,” he wrote. “ion even think we need a guest this time lol.. see ya around (insert think piece below).”
Cardi B is opening up about her hunt for a New York apartment and spilling the beans on her time living with her estranged husband, Offset, in Atlanta.
On Thursday (August 22), Cardi took to Instagram Live after her apartment hunting caused a stir online. While it was speculated that her NYC move was related to her divorce, Cardi B shut down the rumors and explained she needed to be in the city for work.
“Right now, I’m in the city, and I need to go take a shower,” Cardi B said. She revealed that she’s been showing in her engineer’s gym bathroom or renting hotels, and she’s tired of it.
“I’m going to be coming to have meetings with my label like twice a week,” she added. “And on top of that, I’m trying to get an office out here.”
Moreover, Cardi B said she’s “comfortable” in New York, and despite what many fans believe, she actually lives in her New Jersey home with the children and not in Atlanta.
“I don’t live in Atlanta. I have a house in Atlanta,” she stated. According to Cardi B, she spends very little time in Atlanta and never liked living here.
“I only go to Atlanta like three or four times a year,” she explained. “And probably I go for a week, maybe less. I tried to move to Atlanta in 2018 and I lived there for like six months. And I hated it. I don’t have not one friend in Atlanta, and I don’t have not even one family member in Atlanta. So I just don’t like Atlanta.”
Despite her ongoing divorce and freak accident, which caused her to slow down, Cardi B claims she’s still on course to drop her highly-anticipated upcoming album this year.
A$AP Rocky finally addressed his long-running feud with Drake, claiming he’s above beefing with the OVO founder while there’s “real” problems on the streets.
During a wide-ranging Billboard cover story published Thursday (August 22), Rocky addressed a number of topics, including his issues with Drake. However, despite both rappers taking numerous shots at each other, A$AP Rocky dismissed the notion of any Drake beef.
“You got to realize, certain n##### was throwing shots for years,” the Harlem native stated. “I ain’t in the middle of that s###. That’s not how I retaliate right now. I got bigger fish to fry than some p#### boys. It is real beef outside. It is real. N##### getting really clipped and blitzed every day. N##### sniping n##### every day. That little kitty s### ain’t about nothing.”
Fans React To A$AP Rocky’s Drake Remarks
However, after quotes from the interview surfaced online, social media users questioned his remarks.
“Rocky pretending he’s in the streets when in reality he’s a stay at home dad in Rihanna’s mansion is kinda wild. LOL,” one person shared.
Another echoed the sentiment, adding, “U got real beef outside with 2 kids and a woman at home while you modeling and dropping mid tracks????”
While a third claimed, “Drake destroyed Rocky so bad he can never recover from it. He should just move on.”
Despite downplaying the beef, fans believe A$AP Rocky dissed Drake on “HIGHJACK,” which dropped earlier this month. The diss and their beef, appears to stem from Drizzy’s rumored relationship with Rihanna before her marriage to Rocky. The feuding rappers have exchanged multiple shots since at least last year. Moreover, rumors surfaced that Drake will be “cemented” on his rival’s list once A$AP Rocky drops his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb.
Hot 97 DJ Kast One says ASAP Rocky will be responding to Drake's "Family Matters" diss on his new album "Don't Be Dumb"
Ebro- "Rocky is still on Drake's list?"
Kast- "oh hes gonna be cemented on the list after this…"
It’s worth mentioning that Rocky is currently awaiting trial, accused of shooting his former friend and collaborator A$AP Relli outside a Hollywood hotel. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault involving a semi-automatic firearm and is set to face trial on October 21.
Lil Yachty unleashed on former Concrete Boys “First Lady” Karrahbooo after allegedly telling a fan the group bullied her before kicking her out.
However, Yachty painted a very different picture during an explosive rant on Instagram Live Thursday evening (August 22). Despite previously downplaying her departure from the group, Lil Yachty let rip. He accused Karrahbooo of verbally abusing people, claimed he wrote for her and said she cost him nearly a million dollars.
“I’m so sick and tired of helping people,” he said before urging Karrahbooo, “tell the whole story. Go ahead and tell people how you verbally abuse people. Don’t get on here and make it seem like n##### kicked you out.”
He continued, “I’ve been letting you do this whole thing where you act like you like a princess and you sweet.” However, Yachty insisted, “internally we have withheld your actions since the beginning of me giving you this career.”
Lil Yachty blasted Karrahbooo over repeated “disrespect” before listing all he’s done for her.
He took credit for writing “every verse you’ve done” and said he decked out all five of his Concrete Boys artists. “I put eight carats of earrings on everybody ear,” he stated. “I put three chains on all y’all neck.”
According to Yachty, “We bought a Cartier watch. I gave you that chrome Rolex. You was waiting tables… What are we talking about n####? I changed your muthafuckin life! And you are here lying, talking about some ‘We bully you’. That s### got me f##### up, bro.”
Yachty continued, attacking her character before saying that Karrahbooo talks “crazy” to his label and other professionals and claimed he was stealing from her.
Lil Yachty Claims Karrahbooo Left The Label $900,000 “In The Hole”
He questioned how he could take her money when she hasn’t made any and said he spent a whopping $900,000 on her.
“I got every receipt. $900,000 Concrete in the hole,” he added. “I dare you try me. Try me and I’mma post it! And I’ll post how much money your f###### streams have made.”
He expressed disappointment over the “bullying” accusations and said he let her live in his home rent-free and gave her money. “You was my best friend bro,” he added. “What are we talking about?”
He also revealed that he reactivated his Instagram account to address the rumors despite previously promising to stay off the internet. Ultimately, Yachty claimed the whole situation made him violently ill.
Lil Yachty’s remarks come after a fan claimed Karrahbooo dished the dirt on her exit after asking why she left. “She immediately corrected me and said I didn’t leave they kicked me out,” the fan tweeted. “[She said] they were really mean to her and bullying her a lot.”
Donald Trump was incensed by Kamala Harris’ DNC address, launching a fierce tirade, attacking and insulting the Vice President as she formally accepted the Democratic party’s nomination on the final night of the convention.
On Thursday night (August 22), as Harris delivered a forceful speech, warning of the ramifications of another term under Donald Trump, her political rival was losing it on his Truth Social platform.
“Consider not only the chaos and calamity when he was in office, but also the gravity of what has happened since he lost,” Harris urged Chicago delegates. “Trump tried to throw away your votes. When he failed, he sent an armed mob to the United States Capitol, where they assaulted law enforcement.”
Vice Pres. Kamala Harris excoriates former Pres. Trump over his record and response on Jan. 6: "Consider not only the chaos and calamity when he was in office, but also the gravity of what has happened since he lost the last election." https://t.co/sj79BY00xMpic.twitter.com/KUnzUD4Lic
Calling the Vice President “Comrade Kamala Harris,” Donald Trump provided a running commentary of what he referred to as “her ‘puff piece.’”
“The Chaos and Calamity is allowing our Country to be infiltrated by Millions of Criminals!” he replied in one of the first of dozens of posts. “PEACEFULLY AND PATRIOTICALLY!”
Harris continued referencing his criminal convictions. “For an entirely different set of crimes, he was found guilty of fraud by a jury of everyday Americans,” she stated. “And separately, found liable for committing sexual abuse.”
Trump fired back, writing, “These Prosecutions were all started by her and Biden against their Political Opponent, ME!”
Meanwhile, back at the convention, Harris addressed concerns over the controversial far-right policy proposal Project 2025. She branded it a blueprint for “what a second Trump term would look like,” adding it would “pull our country back to the past.”
We know what a second Trump term would look like. It's all laid out in Project 2025, written by his closest advisors.
And its sum total is to pull our country back to the past.
Harris said the policy was “written by his closest advisors,” but Trump denied it.
He accused Harris of “LYING AGAIN ABOUT PROJECT 2025…THAT I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH!”
When Harris claimed “Donald Trump hand-picked members of the Supreme Court to take away reproductive freedom,” blaming him for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Trump pushed back.
“Everybody, Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, and Conservatives, wanted Roe v. Wade TERMINATED, and brought back to the States,” he insisted. “I do not limit access to birth control or I.V.F. – THAT IS A LIE, these are all false stories that she’s making up, that I’ve never even heard of. It’s just words coming out of her mouth.”
After calling Harris a “radical Marxist,” he claimed she “caused the Attack of October 7th.” He also declared, “There will be no future under Comrade Kamala Harris, because she will take us into a Nuclear World War III!”
Trump promised to continue his rant on Fox News to “discuss Marxism in America!” He called into the live broadcast to protest about Harris’ speech, but the hosts had to cut him off.
This might be the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Trump called into Fox News to rage about Kamala's speech, only to be cut off by Bret Baier so they could get to Gutfeld's show. pic.twitter.com/wCUiVYbYyw
High Schoolers LLC—the trademark holding company of Outkast’s André 3000 and Big Boi—have filed a lawsuit against ATLiens Touring, Inc. for improper, willful, unauthorized and illegal use and registration of the ATLIENS mark.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, “the defendant has and continues to sell tickets to concerts and give live performances in this state and District, with its next show being at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theater in Atlanta, Georgia on February 15, 2025. Defendant also advertises, offers for sale and sells products to consumers in this state and in this District though its interactive website, including merchandise bearing the ATLIENS mark.”
The lawsuit goes on to explain “the word ATLIENS was invented by Outkast. Before Outkast created it, it was not used in the cultural lexicon and did not exist.” It also outlines the success of ATLiens (1996), Outkast’s sophomore album, and subsequent works that employs the “ATLiens” name.
“In addition to the studio album ATLiens and the song ‘ATLiens,’ Plaintiff has used the ATLIENS mark as the title of a number of other distinct musical recordings,” the docs continue. “By way of example, but not necessarily limitation: (i) an album version of the ‘ATLiens’ song was featured on the ‘ATLiens/Wheelz of Steel’ CD Single; (ii) both an album version and an instrumental version of the ‘ATLiens’ song was featured on a M### Single.
“(iii) three remixes, a ‘Bad Boy Remix,’ a ‘Bad Boy Instrumental’ and a ‘Bad Boy Alternative Mix’ of the ‘ATLiens’ song were featured on a Remix CD single; (iv) a clean version, album version, album instrumental and album acapella version of the ‘ATLiens’ song were featured on a 12′ Vinyl Single; and (v) ‘ATLiens’ was used on promo albums distributed by LaFace Records.”
Elsewhere in the 38-page doc, it explains, “Plaintiff is also the owner of all right, title and interest in and to the following United States Trademark and Service Mark Applications for its mark ATLIENS, which are presently valid and subsisting in law.”
It continues, “Many years after Plaintiff commenced use of the ATLIENS mark as a trademark and service mark, many years after Plaintiff acquired common law rights in the ATLIENS mark, many years after Plaintiff commenced use of its ATLIENS mark in a manner analogous to trademark or service mark use, and many years after the ATLIENS mark became famous and inextricably associated with OUTKAST, Defendant formed an electronic dance music (“EDM”) duo in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Upon information and belief, Defendant selected the name ATLIENS for their EDM duo to trade upon the tremendous fame and goodwill associated with Plaintiff’s ATLIENS album, song, and mark, or, at a minimum, to call to consumers’ minds Plaintiff’s famous ATLIENS album, song, and mark.”
Outkast and their legal team, Barnes & Thornburg LLC, want the EDM duo to be “permanently enjoined and restrained from, directly or indirectly” using the name in any way. They also want the U.S. Service Mark Registration No. 6,136,315 to be cancelled and to collect compensatory, incidental and consequential damages.
Other demands include: “That the Defendant be required to account for and pay to Plaintiff all gains, profits, and advantages derived by it from the unlawful activities alleged herein” and “That the Defendant be required to pay enhanced, trebled, and/or punitive damages because of the willful and unlawful acts as alleged herein.”
They’re asking for their legal fees to be paid for, as well, and that the EDM duo be required to remove any and all online use of the ATLIENS mark, including via any of its websites, social media accounts or otherwise.
Rick Ross is following suit with the same sort of questions Kanye West was recently raising about the high-profile departures of music industry executives.
The rapper-turned-mogul is attempting to expose the music industry with his latest Instagram story, where he candidly addressed the recent wave of high-level executive firings at major record labels. In a series of posts, the “Hustlin'” artist questioned the impact of these shakeups on both seasoned veterans and the industry at large.
“As an artist, but also as a businessman, there’s been a lot of shakeups at the top of the industry,” Ross began. “And I would like to know the ramifications.” As he continued, Ross mentioned notable industry titans like Craig Kallman, Julie Greenwald and Shari Bryant, who have recently exited their powerful positions with Atlantic Records and Roc Nation, respectively.
“Let’s have a few discussions,” he urged, clearly concerned about the effects these changes will have on artists and the overall business landscape.
Ross continued, emphasizing the importance of understanding the motives behind these firings. In doing so, Ice Spice may have caught a stray bullet from Rozay after he made a pointed reference to the “Munch” rapper’s meteoric rise.
“When you see the titans in the industry being replaced, is it a good thing,” he questioned rhetorically. “Is it a bad thing? How do you take it? Did they no longer have their finger on the pulse to find the next Ice Spice?”
In a striking metaphor, Ross compared the music industry’s current state to the brutal power struggles depicted in the popular TV series Game of Thrones.
“The kings and queens are being beheaded,” he declared, emphasizing the cutthroat nature of the business. Ross concluded with a sobering reminder: “The game ain’t based on sympathy, so if the higher-ups could find someone better to do it for cheaper, your f###ing head will roll next.”
Ross’s bold statements arrive amid a rash of major label executives announcing their exits, including Bryant who recently left her post as the co-president of Roc Nation.
Additionally, Kanye West shared a message on his Instagram Story earlier this month featuring a text message thread in which he was informed former Atlantic Records Chairman/CEO Julie Greenwald was fired from her post. In addition to breaking the news to Ye, the text revealed that the incoming executive at Atlantic is allegedly demanding 40 percent of all revenue from both of his Vultures albums or else they will be pulled from streaming platforms.
Beyoncé has issued a legal warning to the Trump campaign, demanding they cease using her song “Freedom” in political materials.
The clash arose after the former president’s team featured the 2016 anthem in a video that circulated online, showing Donald Trump exiting an aircraft and arriving in Michigan.
Though the post has since been removed, the incident prompted the “Crazy in Love” singer to take action.
Reports indicate that the song “Freedom” has also been prominently featured in Vice President Kamala Harris’campaign activities, with Beyoncé’s explicit permission.
Despite not officially endorsing Harris, Beyoncé has cleared her schedule to attend a fundraiser supporting Harris.
The move followed concerns raised by Beyoncé’s inner circle about Trump’s “Project 2025” plans.
This isn’t the first instance of Trump’s team using music without authorization.
Earlier this month, they faced criticism from Céline Dion after her hit song “My Heart Will Go On” was played at a rally in Montana.
Dion’s representatives released a statement emphatically stating, “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use.”
Trump is also being sued by the estate of Isaac Hayes for using Sam & Dave’s classic song “Hold On I’m Coming,” which he co-wrote, at campaign rallies without permission.
DJ Mustard has no interest in working with Drake after producing Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” The West Coast producer affirmed his anti-Drake stance in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
“I don’t think I want to make a song with that dude,” Mustard said. “He’s a strange guy.”
Mustard clashed with Drake’s fans following the release of the producer’s Faith of a Mustard Seed album. Drake supporters mocked the project’s disappointing sales, which led to Mustard lashing out on X (formerly known as Twitter). Mustard called Drake the “Malcolm X of white people” in one post.
“These guys don’t go to sleep,” Mustard said of Drake’s fans. “All they do is tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet. That’s where ‘the Nation of drizzlam’ came from. I said it in a joking manner, but I guess on Twitter it looked like I was mad. Drake should use that phrase. I won’t charge him for it.”
Mustard’s album may not have sold well, but he scored a No. 1 hit with “Not Like Us.” Lamar’s song was the winning blow in his much-discussed battle against Drake.
Lamar wasn’t the only rapper beefing with Drake this year Future, Rick Ross and A$AP Rocky also dissed Drake in the first half of 2024. Rocky briefly addressed his issues with Drake in a conversation with Billboard.
“You got to realize, certain n##### was throwing shots for years,” Rocky said. “I ain’t in the middle of that s###. That’s not how I retaliate right now. I got bigger fish to fry than some p#### boys. It is real beef outside. It is real. N##### getting really clipped and blitzed every day. N##### sniping n##### every day. That little kitty s### ain’t about nothing.”
Drake previously dated Rihanna, Rocky’s girlfriend and the mother of his two children. Drake dissed the couple in 2023.
White supremacist Nick Fuentes claimed Kanye West pitched an offensive name change during their political alliance. Fuentes recalled Ye supposedly wanting to change his name to the s#######, the symbol now associated with Nazis, during an August 21 livestream on Rumble.
“He told me he wanted to change his name to a s#######,” Fuentes said. “Not making this up. So, for anybody that says I made him a Nazi, that’s not true. He called me up out of the blue one afternoon and he’s like, ‘So what if I changed my name to a s#######?’ And he starts laughing and I start dying. I’m like, that’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. He’s like, ‘Right, right.’ He goes, ‘Because then when they say my name, they’ll have to put a s####### on the [chyron] on TV.’”
Fuentes continued, “I’m like, ‘Wouldn’t they just put the letters though?’ He goes, ‘No, no, no.’ He goes, ‘No, I’m not changing my name to the word.’ He corrected me. He said his name wouldn’t be spelled ‘S.W.A.’ He said no, his name would be spelled s#######. It would be the symbol … And he was serious. I was laughing my ass off. I was like, ‘Well, why don’t we think about that?’ I’m like, ‘That’s kind of a big decision.’ I’m like, ‘Maybe we should hold off on that one.’ But that is no joke … And that was one of the many ideas that he shelved.”
According to Fuentes, West envisioned the name change as an “ironic reappropriation” of the symbol. Fuentes said the conversation occurred in December 2022.
“I don’t know if he’d appreciate me telling that story,” he admitted.
West aligned with Fuentes, a Holocaust denier, amid the controversial rapper’s onslaught of antisemitism in 2022. Ye brought Fuentes to an infamous dinner with former President Donald Trump in November 2022.
Fuentes was part of West’s second presidential campaign, which quietly ended in 2023. Ye cut ties with Fuentes in favor of rehiring Milo Yiannopoulos, another far-right figure, before the campaign’s demise.
Emerging hip-hop artist Moe (@moeisbetter), hailing from Orlando, FL and now based in Atlanta, is captivating audiences with his latest release, “Magic.” The track is a joint collaboration project with Grammy award-winning producer, AyoTheProducer (Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Drake, Bryson Tiller). The song showcases Moe’s distinctive sound, blending hypnotic beats with hard-hitting lyrics that embody the essence of Florida’s vibrant music scene. Listen to “Magic,” here.
Known for his unique vocal style that he describes as an additional instrument, Moe draws inspiration from influential artists such as Meek Mill, Drake, and J Cole. With over 124,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and his 2019 viral record “Outta There,” (currently sitting at 27.9M+ streams), Moe has a dedicated fan base who is eager to support each release.
“I understand how my distinct voice is,” Moe says. “It’s an additional instrument which allows me make everything my own. In addition, he is gearing up for an upcoming project titled ‘Moelando,’ which will be made also in collaboration with AyoTheProducer. That project promises to elevate Orlando’s music scene, as well as his own catalog, to new heights.
Their style compliments each other, with Ayo’s compelling beats perfectly serving as the backdrop for Moe’s authentic storytelling.
Speaking about the project, Moe shares, “It’s so Orlando. Me and Ayo represent the best out of Orlando, Florida.”
Moe and AyoTheProducer (@ayotheproducer) have crafted a dynamic that cultivates a vibrant
Following the success of “Magic,” Moe is gearing up for the release of his next single, “UDON,” on August 23rd. Additionally, fans can anticipate updates on his involvement in a forthcoming sports documentary, underscoring his multifaceted talents beyond music.
Through his music, Moe aims to inspire listeners with his journey from humble beginnings to pursuing his passion against all odds. “The music I make is to motivate myself and other people,” Moe explains. “I started my music journey in my bedroom with no industry outlet. I hope my story can motivate anybody to just keep going.”
For more information on Moe and to stay updated on his latest releases and projects, follow him on social media:
Orlando-based rapper Moe is a rising star known for his distinctive vocal style and dynamic collaborations. With an impressive 123k monthly listeners on Spotify and millions of streams across platforms, Moe continues to carve out a significant lane for himself in the industry. His tracks have been featured in major entertainment productions including the Sony Marvel movie ‘Morbius’, NBA2K22, and MADDEN2K22, showcasing his versatility and broad appeal.
As a former basketball player, Moe infuses his music with a unique edge, drawing inspiration from his athletic background to deliver hard-hitting beats and compelling lyrics. His previous joint project ‘MOETOVEN’ with producer Zaytoven garnered widespread acclaim, solidifying his reputation as an artist to watch in hip-hop.
Moe’s journey from sports to music reflects his passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new artistic territories. With each release, he continues to captivate audiences with his energy and dedication to his craft.
A government cover-up may be afoot, according to an insider’s claims that the Pentagon is hiding the truth about UFOs and Non-Human remains.
In a shocking revelation that could shake the foundations of trust between the American people and their government, former Defense Department insider Luis Elizondo claims that the U.S. government has been systematically hiding critical information about UFOs and their mysterious occupants. According to Elizondo, who has spent decades at the heart of the Pentagon’s efforts to understand these enigmatic visitors, the Defense Department has been deliberately obstructing attempts to uncover the truth.
In his explosive new book, Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs, Elizondo provides damning evidence that the Defense Department knows far more about UFOs than it has ever revealed. He alleges that higher-ups within the Department routinely blocked his team’s efforts to investigate these visitors, not because they didn’t care, but because they feared what they might find. “The defense establishment doesn’t want to present a problem it neither can explain nor offer a solution,” Elizondo writes, suggesting that the government’s reluctance to come clean may stem from a deep-seated fear of the unknown.
But the truth may be even more sinister. Elizondo warns that these visitors possess capabilities far beyond anything known to humankind, making them a “very serious national security issue.” Despite this, the government has continually downplayed the threat, perhaps hoping that the public will remain blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking in the skies above.
Elizondo’s concerns are not without precedent. He notes that UFO sightings date back to before World War II, and many of these unidentified crafts have violated sensitive military airspace. While no one in the U.S. has reportedly been harmed by these mysterious visitors, Elizondo, drawing from his combat experience, fears that the next major attack on American soil could come from above — and it’s one we may not see coming. In a move that could only be described as a sign of growing alarm, Elizondo resigned from his Pentagon position to go public, sharing with the world what the government has desperately tried to keep secret.
Perhaps most disturbingly, Elizondo reveals that the Defense Department has a history of withholding crucial information, not just from the public, but even from our elected officials.
“The Defense bureaucracy… didn’t trust President Nixon, so it didn’t tell him much about UFOs,” he writes, implying that our leaders may be as much in the dark as the rest of us.
And what of the remains of non-human bodies recovered from crash sites? Elizondo hints at a chilling cover-up, suggesting that the Defense Department may never disclose what it knows about these extraterrestrial entities. Despite recent releases of UFO-related information, largely thanks to Elizondo and his colleagues, the government continues to drag its feet, reluctant to admit that the threat might be more “imminent” than they would like us to believe .
As the world holds its breath, reports of UFO sightings have surged across the globe in the last year. From mysterious lights over the skies of Brazil to inexplicable craft sightings in Russia and unexplained aerial phenomena in the United States, the question is no longer whether we are alone — but what exactly is out there, and why isn’t the government telling us? The clock is ticking, and as Elizondo warns, time may be running out.
Check out Will Smith’s recent UFO hunting video in Ibiza above.
Lil Wayne denied any wrongdoing after his former bodyguard sued him for an alleged assault. According to court documents obtained by In Touch Weekly, the New Orleans native asked a Los Angeles County court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Carlos Christian.
Christian accused Lil Wayne of punching and threatening the bodyguard with a gun during an incident at the rapper’s Hidden Hills, California home in 2021. Christian sued his former employer for assault and infliction of emotional distress in 2023.
Lil Wayne allegedly pointed a semiautomatic rifle at Christian and punched the bodyguard in the head, per the lawsuit. Christian feared he was going to get shot. He claimed his former boss “acted with malice” with “a willful and conscious disregard” for Christian’s safety.
“It reasonably appeared to plaintiff that [Lil Wayne] was about to carry out the threat,” Christian’s lawyer wrote. “Plaintiff suffered severe emotional distress, requiring him to seek mental health treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming directly from this incident.”
Lil Wayne insisted he acted in self-defense. His attorney said Christian suffered no injuries at the hands of the Hip-Hop star. The lawyer told the court Christian “failed to exercise reasonable care and diligence to mitigate his alleged damages.”
Christian called the cops on Lil Wayne over the incident in 2021. Weezy’s team contested the bodyguard’s allegations and said he didn’t even own a gun. No charges were filed.
Prince fans weren’t impressed with John Legend’s rendition of the late artist’s song “Let’s Go Crazy” at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Legend performed Prince’s track before Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz spoke at the DNC in Chicago on Wednesday night (August 21).
Legend was joined by Prince collaborator Sheila E. and guitarist Ari O’Neal, who received rave reviews for her contributions. O’Neal reacted to the positive response to her performance on Thursday (August 22).
“Literally in tears right now,” she wrote on Instagram. “God is so good behind the stage, under the stage, one the stage: this is the energy I ALWAYS give. I love what I do, and I’m grateful for the people God has put in my life. @johnlegend thank you for being so AMAZING. You and your whole team were so incredibly kind, and welcoming. Your music as contributed so much to our culture!!! @sheilaedrummer AUNTIEEEE!!! I love you, THANK YOU for paving the way for ALL women musicians. You are a leader and my shero.”
Legend covered a Prince song to set the stage for Walz, the Governor of Minnesota. Prince, a Minneapolis native, was known for staying in his home state throughout his career.
“You might not know it, but I haven’t given a lot of big speeches like this,” Walz told the DNC crowd. “But I have given a lot of pep talks. So let me finish with this, team. It’s the fourth quarter. We’re down a field goal. But we’re on offense and we’ve got the ball. We’re driving down the field. And boy, do we have the right team. Kamala Harris is tough. Kamala Harris is experienced. And Kamala Harris is ready.”
Check out some of the reactions to Legend’s Prince cover below.
MTV recruited Megan Thee Stallion to host the 2024 Video Music Awards. This year’s VMAs will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on September 11.
“Hotties I’m hosting THEE 2024 @vmas,” Megan informed her fans on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Tune in September 11 #MeganTheeVMAsHost.”
Megan dug up an old post of her celebrating her first VMAs in 2019. She reflected on what she said five years ago and dubbed this year’s event the Hot Girl VMAs.
“Wow kept my promise to thee hotties and LEVELED UP,” she wrote. “NOW ITS THEE HOTGIRL VMAS.”
Megan takes over the VMAs after dropping her self-titled album in June. The project featured her viral hit “Mamushi.”
Wow 🥹💪🏾 kept my promise to thee hotties and LEVELED UP 🔥🔥🔥🔥NOW ITS THEE HOTGIRL VMAS 🧑🏾🚀⭐️ https://t.co/kTPMU3GT4A
The 2024 VMAs mark Megan’s first time hosting an awards show, but she does have host experience. She previously hosted Saturday Night Live and once co-hosted The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Megan was nominated for five awards at this year’s VMAs, including “Best Collaboration” with her tourmate Glorilla. Big Glo is scheduled to perform at the show.
MTV booked Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, and more to perform at the 2024 VMAs. Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award and perform. Past recipients include Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys.
“Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,” Paramount executive Bruce Gillmer said. “With her game-changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages. Katy’s prowess will be on full display LIVE on the VMAs with a can’t-miss, career-encompassing performance celebrating her biggest moments and chart-topping hits.
The 2024 VMAs were originally scheduled for September 10. MTV moved the event to September 11 to avoid a conflict with the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Yung Miami got into a social media spat with Joe Budden after mocking the rapper-turned-podcaster over a recent accolade.
Joe Budden only recently received a gold plaque for his breakout hit, “Pump It Up,” more than 20 years after its release. Yung Miami found that hilarious and dropped several laughing emojis in response to a clip of LL COOL J giving him the plaque. She added, “I was 9 im 30 now.”
Yung Miami then explained the reason for her shade. Last year, Budden gleefully (and erroneously) predicted the demise of her Revolt podcast.
“Another one bites the dust remember???” she said, reminding Budden of his taunts. “You was just celebrating when you THOUGHT I took an L. I can laugh YOU was just laughing at me so LETS LAUGH!”
Another one bites the dust remember??? You was just celebrating when you THOUGHT I took an L. I can laugh YOU was just laughing at me so LETS LAUGH! 😂😂😂 https://t.co/XgA7y1JmHZ
During an episode of the Need To Know podcast last December, Joe Budden said that while he “loves” Yung Miami and her show, he doubted there would be a second season.
“Won’t be getting one of those again,” he said before singing Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust.” He also pointed out that she won awards for her podcast but added, “You know when there’s a glitch in the matrix.” He continued singing before stating, “Get the f### out of here.”
Last December, Yung Miami was caught up in the scandal amid the allegations against Diddy. She discussed their relationship on the comeback episode of Caresha Please, which Budden also criticized.
Tyrese is calling out his ex-wife for not apologizing to him for the trauma he’s suffered over their divorce amid their ongoing dispute over monthly child support payments.
On Wednesday (August 21), during a lengthy Instagram rant, the singer and actor slammed Samantha Lee for leaving him “out of the blue” and for not taking “accountability” for causing him pain, despite him frequently expressing his feelings on songs and in interviews.
“I ain’t releasing no album called Beautiful Pain because I just felt like f###### with my ex and singing all these songs about how I feel and how I’m feeling about what I lived and experienced cuz she left me out the blue,” he said.
According to Tyrese, Lee is aware of his feelings and should have reached out to apologize. “Y’all seen all the interviews,” he added. “You know the only person that ain’t call me to say I’m sorry?”
Earlier this week, Tyrese broke down during an interview while discussing significant personal losses. He became emotional about lost loved ones, including his mother, two sisters, Fast & Furious co-star Paul Walker, and Baby Boy director John Singleton. He also expressed his pain over twodivorces and ongoing custody battles.
“I guess all these feelings that you caused don’t f###### matter,” he said during his IG Live. “I’m not playing victim, I’m a grown ass man.”
He added, “I’m coming up on four years of posting, venting, talking, releasing songs and singles and ain’t nobody called me to say I’m sorry.”
Branding his ex-wife a “narcissistic sociopath,” Tyrese continued. “It’s like even if you’re screaming and yelling, ‘You hurt me! You f###### hurt me!’ they have no way of processing the pain and the trauma that they caused,” he stated. “That’s a very dangerous game.”
Meanwhile, Samantha Lee, a social worker who regularly dishes out relationship advice, recently shared a message about moving on.
“A lot of us be giving attention to people, places and things that we are no longer at,” she explained. “I’m not watching what my past is doing. It’s my past, we leave that behind. We move forward.”
