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Megan Thee Stallion Reflects On “Breakdown” After Mother’s Death & Tory Lanez Shooting In New Doc 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion is opening up about some of the most difficult situations she ever experienced, addressing the death of her mother and the backlash that followed after getting shot by Tory Lanez in the trailer for her upcoming documentary In Her Words. 

The Amazon Prime documentary trailer arrived on Wednesday (October 16) and opened with Meg admitting, “I’m not having fun right now,” and saying she’s going to cancel her shows. 

Megan revealed how instrumental her late mother was at the start of her music career and reflected on how deeply her loss affected her. 

“I wouldn’t be here without my mom,” she says. “My mom was like a gangsta rapper. I was like, ‘When I get older I really want to be like her.’” 

Megan recalled the death of her mother in 2019, admitting she was “in shambles.” The Grammy Award-winning rapper revealed she suffered “a breakdown” amid the scrutiny that followed the 2020 shooting.  

“I think I really forgot who I was, and when life started really getting crazy, I didn’t have [my mother],” she explained. “That’s when I started getting the backlash. The shooting. The betrayal. I was definitely getting a little too engulfed in social media.” 

Over video of her collapsing in tears, Megan admitted, “I had really had, like, a real breakdown.”  

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“I want people to understand how this affected me,” she said, adding, “I want people to see how I feel. I been through so much I can’t give up.” 

The Megan Thee Stallion documentary will premiere on October 31 via Amazon Prime Video.

Lizzo Refuses To Answer Question About Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lizzo declined to address the allegations she created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed her employees, dodging a question about the lawsuit during an interview at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit. 

Lizzo was interviewed at the conference on Monday (October 14), where she dodged a question about her reaction when news of the lawsuit broke.  

“You know, I don’t want to talk about things like that,” she replied. “This isn’t the space for it, we’re celebrating female CEOs and powerful women. This isn’t really the space to talk about the negative things that happen to us, because so much negative stuff happens to powerful women.” 

However, the host continued to press, saying she was giving Lizzo an “opportunity to answer in her own words.” While Lizzo agreed, she repeated her stance. “I don’t think this is the platform for that,” she said. 

Elsewhere during the interview, Lizzo addressed her announcement earlier this year that she was “taking a gap year & protecting my peace.” When asked if that impacts her social media activity, Lizzo replied, “Baby, I’ve been canceled for everything at this point. Only God can cancel me now.” 

She added, “I think that I talk about the things that are important to me, and I talk about the things that I can bring a difference to.  Those are my boundaries now with the public.” 

Lizzo also walked back her “gap year” remarks, stating, “You may not see me, but I’m working. It ain’t a gap year, it’s a grind year.” 

In 2023, Lizzo faced a lawsuit filed by three former dancers, alleging sexual misconduct and hostile work conditions. Lizzo denies the claims.    

In March, the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker threatened to quit music amid constant public scrutiny, although she later clarified her claims.  

“When I say, ‘I quit,’ I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention,” she explained. “What I’m not going to quit is the joy of my life, which is making music and connecting to people.” 

Safaree & Erica Mena Trade Shocking Allegations As Custody Feud Erupts On Social Media 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Safaree and Erica Mena’s bitter custody feud intensified with both parties making serious allegations and taking their public spat to new heights. 

Earlier this week, more of their dirty laundry spilled out onto social media amid reports that Safaree sought to lower his child support payments. 

After Mena repeated her deadbeat dad allegations, posting a calendar claiming Safaree has only seen his children on 16 occasions this year, the Love & Hip Hop star fired back with his own receipts.  

On Wednesday (October 16), Safaree leaked security footage of Mena attacking him and his property on multiple occasions, including at least one incident in front of their two children. One of the clips, which all appear to have been taken at different times, shows Mena pushing her ex-husband and damaging items inside the home.  

Safaree claimed he tried to take out a restraining order, claiming Mena is controlling, abusive and has anger management issues. He accused her of breaking into his home, using a ladder to climb the wall and banging on the windows at 5 a.m.  

“It’s just so jarring to me, this deadbeat narrative,” Safaree said in his vlog. “When it comes to being a father in a co-parenting situation where someone wants full control, it’s not easy. I love my kids, but I have to put myself first because I’m either going to end up in jail or worse dealing with someone who has no anger management.” 

Additionally, Safaree accused Erica Mena of sending a naked photo of him to his mother and sister. He claims his ex said she did it because he wasn’t honest with them about the nature of their relationship.

Erica Mena Claims Safaree “Violated My Body”

Erica Mena responded after social media users lit up her Instagram comments with criticism. She returned fired with a scant Instagram Rant, blasting Safaree and making serious allegations of her own. 

“Explain why I was so enraged because how you violated my body,” she wrote on Instagram. She claimed the videos Safaree footage were from 2023 but she has recordings taken in 2024 that paint a different picture.  

“Do you really want me to post you begging for me back just this past May on your knees in front of our kids?” she asked.  

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Mena further alleged Safaree put her health at risk in another post and rubbished his “fake” restraining order attempt.  

The rant continued in her Instagram Stories. Mena posted screenshots, alleged from surveillance footage captured in May of Safaree “begging” her to take him back. 

She also posted a video explaining why she had a second child with Safaree amid their marital struggles.  

T.I. & Tiny’s Son King Harris Arrested In Georgia 

By: London JennnCategory: News

King Harris, the son of T.I. and Tiny Harris, is back in trouble with the law, getting arrested earlier this week. 

The 19-year-old rapper was nabbed by cops following a traffic incident in Dunwoody, Georgia, per WSB-TV Atlanta. The outlet reports Harris almost crashed his BMW into a police cruiser after exiting a police station. 

The incident report states that cops pulled him over and smelled cannabis coming from the vehicle. According to a statement from the arresting officer, Harris had a gun on him and was “cooperative,” allowing officers to take the weapon “with no issue.” Authorities discovered there was a warrant out for his arrest in Pickens County for failure to appear in court for his 2022 traffic violation charges. 

Harris was reportedly arrested on Monday (October 14) and booked in at the DeKalb County Jail. Two other men in the car were charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. 

Fox5 Atlanta reports that King Harris was released to Pickens County on Tuesday (October 16), where the bench warrant was recalled.  

It is unclear if King Harris remains in detention. Several Stories were posted on his Instagram account on Wednesday (October 16) including one of a 7 a.m. studio session. Another featured a photo of King backed by his recent song “Locked In.” 

King Harris Was Arrested A Week After His Baby Shower

King Harris’ arrest came just over a week after he celebrated his baby shower on Sunday (October 6). T.I. previously revealed he was set to become a grandfather for the third time and that King Harris was expecting a son.  

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“I told him I’mma make this the greatest gangsta of all time,” he joked, alluding to King’s run-ins with the law. T.I. added, “I will raise this child to torture you the way you tortured me. I promise you there will be an indictment in this young one.”

Feds Didn’t Find GHB In Diddy’s Baby Oil Stash, Despite Rumors  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Reports that federal agents seized baby oil laced with date rape drug GHB from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes are false.  

On Wednesday (October 16), reports circulated that the massive 1,000 bottle stash of baby oil and lubricant found during the DHS raids was laced with GHB.  

The claims appeared to stem from reports of civil lawsuits against the embattled mogul, alleging Diddy doused victims with oils or lotions containing the drug to debilitate them and make it easier to assault them. 

However, the feds have not claimed the baby oil, allegedly used during Diddy’s “Freak Offs,” was laced with GHB or any drug.  

Popular social media account lawyersforworkers debunked the “fake news” and called out other attorneys for repeating the allegations.  

“People are reading this wrong and saying Diddy is cooked,” the attorney said in an Instagram video. “You would think if the feds found one bottle of GHB let alone a thousand when arresting a billionaire for human trafficking and alleged sex crimes that would have been the first thing they say every time they talk.” 

He also slammed a fellow lawyer and content creator who uses the handle topdoglaw.  

“This is completely false,” he added alongside a post claiming the allegations had been confirmed. “Completely reckless coming from a lawyer. If I were Diddy, I would sue.” 

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The lubricant haul dominated headlines following the federal raids in September. Social media users had a field day, lighting up the net with memes trolling the Bad Boy boss. 

Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, downplayed the stash and didn’t believe it was as big as the feds claimed and said “Americans buy in bulk.”  

“I don’t think it was 1,000,” Agnifilo said, adding, “I think it was a lot. I mean there is a Costco right down the street.”

Agnifilo’s statement prompted a Costco spokesperson to confirm baby oil is not sold at its U.S. locations.  

Diddy was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in September. Diddy remains behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His trial is slated to begin in May 2025. 

2 Live Crew Wins “Work For Hire” Legal Case & Regain Rights To Catalog

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Uncle Luke has revealed that 2 Live Crew and the heirs of the group members have won a major legal case that has granted them the rights to their music.

On Wednesday (October 16), Uncle Luke shared an Instagram post announcing a court had ruled in favor of 2 Live Crew in a case over the rights to their catalog and trademark. In addition to confirming that 2 Live Crew members Mr. Mixx and the heirs of the late Brother Marquis and Fresh Kid Ice had been granted the rights to all of their albums as a result of the ruling, Uncle Luke took a shot at Joseph Weinberger, who bought all the master and publishing rights to the group’s albums and trademark in 1996.

“I got some good news for y’all,” Campbell started off in the video. “2 Live Crew. All of our albums, we won. We got all our s##t back from Little Joe Weinberger.”

In the caption of the post, Campbell added to his message by thanking God that the legendary Hip-Hop group was once again the “rightful” owners of their music catalog.

“The verdict is in members of the 2live crew,” he wrote in part before adding, “We have just got our catalog back to its rightful owners we a have amazing God. To everyone everyone reading this never give up the fight.”

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The verdict follows a years-long legal battle that was initiated in 2021 after Weinberger, who owns Lil’ Joe Records, sued 2 Live Crew in objection to letters of termination sent in 2020 to reclaim the rights of their first three albums amid the 35th anniversary of their releases under U.S. copyright law.

At the time that Weinberger purchased the rights from Uncle Luke’s Luke Records imprint, the outfit was forced into bankruptcy the year prior, according to Music Business Worldwide. Those circumstances ended up becoming an integral part of 2 Live Crew’s legal counsel’s argument that they were rightfully able to reclaim the rights to their catalog because they were not “works for hire” and were not employees of Lil’ Joe Records at the time that their master and publishing rights were sold to Weinberger..

SIGNS: Five Beheaded Corpses Discovered Near Highway In Mexico

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Several communities in Mexico are struggling to find answers after a highway connecting them has turned into a crime scene.

According to Border Report, authorities in Jalisco, Mexico, have set out on a grueling mission to find the suspects responsible for the brutal slaying of five men, whose severed heads and bodies were left scattered along a highway on Sunday. The shocking discovery was made along Federal Highway 80 in the town of Ojuelos, near the Zacatecas state line.

“Several security personnel corroborated the find of five bodies, apparently all of them males, with their pants and wrapped in plastic bags,” the Jalisco Attorney General’s Office confirmed in a chilling statement, according to Border Report. “

They also located another bag apparently containing the heads of the victims, whose ages have not been determined.” Local authorities, visibly shaken, removed the bodies from the crime scene and rushed them to a medical facility for further examination.

The murders come just days after Jalisco’s governor, Enrique Alfaro, revealed that a criminal organization had blocked a highway and torched vehicles in retaliation for the arrest of two of its members. According to local reports, three highways were blocked in a violent rampage. Authorities suspect the involvement of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), but the Attorney General’s Office has yet to officially confirm which group orchestrated the bloodshed.

“A prosecutor accompanied by police investigators has opened a case file to establish the facts and arrest those who may be responsible,” the AG’s Office said, promising justice amidst growing fears of cartel retaliation.

This chilling act is not an isolated incident. In the past decade, Mexico has seen a surge in such grisly displays. In 2017, CJNG left the decapitated bodies of 15 victims scattered across Veracruz, while in 2020, gunmen unleashed chaos in Guanajuato, leaving over 20 people dead in cartel-related violence. Authorities are struggling to keep up as these criminal organizations expand their terror, leaving a trail of bloodshed across Mexico’s highways and towns.

Watch the report above for details on the grim discovery.

Tommy Richman “Isn’t A Hip Hop Artist” But Sure Wants Rap Grammy

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Tommy Richman, best known for the smash hit “Million Dollar Baby,” sought Grammy nominations in two rap categories. Richman’s popular single was submitted for the Best Rap Song and Best Melodic Rap Performance, per The Hollywood Reporter.

The categorization was notable since Richman, who is white, claimed he’s “not a Hip-Hop artist” in a since-deleted tweet on October 2. Richman faced backlash for his comments as DJs and fans questioned why he was distancing himself from Hip-Hop.

“Glad I got the PSA before I did my radio mix,” DJ Hed wrote in reaction to Richman’s declaration. “I now have 2 open slots. What should I play? (From an artist proud to be Hip-Hop). NO ONE is bigger than the culture.”

Richman later clarified himself.

“I’ll say again, I’m thankful for everything,” Richman wrote. “I’m saying I don’t wanna be boxed in. I grew up on Hip-Hop. But I’m a singer. I meant to say I’m not SOLEY a Hip-Hop artist.”

DJ Hed responded, “Understood, however there are nuances that can be perceived when statements are made. I don’t believe you have malicious intent but I do believe there is much to be learned about the system that you have entered within this thing we do. I hope it works out for you (Not sarcasm).”

Joe Budden was less considerate than DJ Hed.

“You in that group of people that can receive your success and never have to talk to Black people,” Budden said of Richman. “But the first time you speak … you saying it when Hip-Hop has broken you and accepted you, it gives us remnants of all of the white acts who their barrier of entry is Hip-Hop and then they abandoned it, throw it to the side and start doing country folk music and act like that s### never happened.”

Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” became one of 2024’s biggest hits, largely thanks to TikTok. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Richman dropped his debut album Coyote in September.

Slim Jxmmi Challenges Hurricane Chris To Boxing Match

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Slim Jxmmi wants to settle his beef with Hurricane Chris in a boxing match. The Rae Sremmurd member called out Hurricane Chris in an Instagram post on Wednesday (October 16).

“@hurricanechrisofficial I know you forgot,” Slim Jxmmi wrote. “So this your reminder. Start training cause I’m working with @officialbelaire”

Slim Jxmmi posted a video showing off his punching prowess. The rapper took a swig of alcohol before hitting a heavy bag.

“Whenever you ready to box, I’m ready!” he said. “Your boy stay ready. I don’t gotta get ready. So, you can let me know.”

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Hurricane Chris and Slim Jxmmi’s problems began in September. Hurricane Chris tried to connect his issues with 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport to Lil Wayne not getting to perform at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

“Big [companies] are attempting to erase our history and use us for a money play and they know how to turn us against one another by feeding a few and starving the rest we must demand respect or lose everything we love I’m not afraid to fight and stand up for what I believe in are you,” Hurricane Chris declared.

Slim Jxmmi scoffed at Hurricane Chris’ opinion.

“BRUH!” he wrote. “AINT NO WAY YOU STILL REACHING!”

Hurricane Chris responded, “Mind yo business unless you wanna see these hands bruh on god what’s poppin.”

Slim Jxmmi was unfazed by the threat.

“I’ll slap the ‘Ay Bay Bay’ out this n####,” he wrote.

Hurricane Chris released his debut single “Ay Bay Bay” in 2007. It remains the best-selling song of his career.

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Big Meech Released From Prison Into Halfway House After Nearly 20 Years Behind Bars

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Big Meech, founder of the notorious street organization and record label Black Mafia Family (BMF), has been released from prison after two decades behind bars.

On Wednesday (October 16), a report from TMZ confirmed Big Meech had been released and transferred to a halfway house in Florida, where he will serve the remainder of his sentence ahead of his scheduled release in 2025.

Big Meech, whose real name is Demetrius Flenory, was transferred from FCI Coleman Low to community confinement overseen by the Federal Bureau of Prison’s Miami Residential Reentry Management office. Brittany K. Barnett, the lawyer of the former BMF kingpin and co-founder of the Buried Alive Project, released a statement to confirm reports that Flenory has been released from prison under several conditions. Though Flenory’s legal counsel didn’t go into detail about the specifics of the provisions of Meech’s release, she did offer a glimpse into the plight the Detroit native has faced throughout the duration of his lengthy prison term.

“I’m overjoyed that Demetrius Flenory is finally free after nearly 20 years behind bars,” Barnett wrote in the statement. “Two decades is an incredibly long time, and it’s been inspiring to witness the power of hope and resilience. He used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation, and now he has the opportunity to begin a new chapter.”

As Barnett continued in the statement, she stressed the importance of advocacy for inmates who still may not have the opportunity for a conditional release such as Flenory’s.

“He’s out, but millions more remain trapped inside – there’s still so much work to be done,” the statement reads. “We need to push for real change, for a justice system that recognizes the dignity and potential for redemption in every individual. Our commitment to challenging the injustices that still exist within the criminal legal system remains unwavering. There is nothing more urgent than freedom.”

News of Flenory’s release follows a judge’s ruling earlier this year to shorten his sentences by nearly three years. After being arrested in 2005, he was originally sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008 following his conviction on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. In April 2020, he and his brother, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, sought compassionate release due to COVID-19 risks. While his brother was released to home confinement, Big Meech’s request was denied four times by a judge and an appeals court.

Flenory reportedly accumulated more than $270 million in drug proceeds from the late 1990s until 2007. 50 Cent captured lightning in a bottle in 2021 with the STARZ series BMF, starring Flenory’s son Lil Meech, which is scheduled to debut its fourth season in early 2025.

Check out the video below for details on Big Meech’s harrowing journey in the trailer for the STARZ BMF documentary.

Music Icon Teddy Riley Brings Alpo, Rich Porter & A$AP Ferg’s Dad In To Tell His Story

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Exclusives

Red carpets can be tough, but the the Jazz at Columbus Circle in New York City was not.

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talked to the legendary creator Teddy Riley at the premiere of Pharrell Williams’s new film, Piece By Piece. The evening drew an eclectic mix of cultural influencers and icons, including Clipse, Don Lemon, N.O.R.E. and A$AP Ferg, who gathered to celebrate at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious venues.

As the red carpet buzz settled, Creekmur talked to Riley about his his impact on music, culture and Pharrell Williams. Riley, who pioneered the New Jack Swing genre, spoke passionately about his role in shaping eras that includes today’s artists.

AllHipHop: AllHipHop is in the building with the legend himself, Teddy Riley.  How you doing?

Teddy Riley:  I’m great man? I can’t complain.

AllHipHop:  Now first of all I got to thank you for putting Delaware in the song way back in the day “Rump Shaker,” man. I’m originally from Delaware. We were very happy.

Teddy Riley:  That’s what’s up. We try to put everybody in there especially like when we did the names and all that stuff records. Our thing is, it’s about us. It’s about the culture and that’s what I represent.  I didn’t try to do any pop records to be where I am today and the same thing with Pharrell. He just gave you his heart, his soul, his mind, his creativity and his journey. 

AllHipHop: I mean you were truly a change agent how do you process being that impactful, that like Butterfly Effect, that ripple effect? Where your involvement changed everything?

Teddy Riley: well, there was a guy his name is Edwin Birdsong he’s the guy who was responsible for Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key Of Life. He passed away but that is the guy who did what I did for Pharrell he picked me out in a talent show where I was competing against Keith Sweat and that’s how me and Keith Sweat got to know each other and Keith Sweat and came in my projects to get a record done just like Bobby Brown and Johnny Kemp and everybody else.

 When I went to Virginia, I seen the reflection of what happened for me, and he chose me and a talent show I chose the Neptunes and Pharrell because I wasn’t looking for the Apollo High note. I wasn’t looking for the ordinary practice artists. I was looking for creativity. When I came to Virginia there was nothing but practice folks like Jimmy Buffett you know and I said you know we got to change that just like we got to change our culture so nobody ain’t following.You can’t follow this [Lego movie]. This is the most Innovative thing [Pharrell has] ever done. You know what I’m saying? and I’m wondering how is he going to even top this sh#t?  That’s what I call innovative. What I’ve done for the music industry and everyone saying I’m Innovative and nah.

 I raise Innovative artists, people and creators. 

AllHipHop: Well, do you want a movie on your life?

Teddy Riley:  Yes, there is, it’s coming “New Jack Swing: Remember the Time” (book), and that’s coming out with Simon and Schuster and then the documentary. Then the unlimited series about New Jack: Swing and it involves everybody including Pharrell, you know.

Because when I went to Virginia it was me, Alpo, and Rich Porter was my best friend. We went to high school together. And how about D. Ferg (Darryl Ferguson), whose ASAP Ferg’s father, was my classmate. I am a part of the fathers, for real. And just being with Supreme and all of it from Brooklyn to Manhattan to the Bronx we all went to Martin Luther King High School.

 That’s the history, that’s the birth of it. You got D. Ferg (Darold Ferguson) who birthed ASAP Ferg, you got me and Pharrell, and there are others. This whole journey keeps me alive, makes me proud to be alive and be the living legend, to say wow and I don’t say it everyone else does. It’s amazing. I did this.

Chuck Creekmur:  I appreciate you and I can’t wait to see what you got to coming up. 

Teddy Riley:  Oh man, the New Jack Swing film, I can’t wait for people to see that because they’ll see the path of what I have truly done.  Most of the time, you know, people are asking I don’t know how to even put it in words but I can only say that God is amazing  

TDE President Punch Denies Fan Theory Ab-Soul Dissed J. Cole On Over Kendrick Lamar

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Ab-Soul did not diss J. Cole on his new single, according to TDE President Punch.

In a series of tweets on Monday (October 14), the record label mastermind took time to debunk a fan theory generated in light of Ab-Soul’s latest release “Swerve 1st 2.” Long story short, a conversation was upstarted over lyrics from Soul’s release by listeners who viewed a choice few bars as being shots sent in Cole’s direction. Furthermore, Punch opted to respond directly to a tweet alleging that Soul penned the lyrics as a sort of retaliation against Cole for what has been theorized as a subliminal sneak-diss to Kendrick Lamar via the Dreamville rapper’s recent project Might Delete Later.

Not in reference to the obvious since-deleted Kendrick diss track “7 Minute Drills” but in direct correlation to Cole’s move to add Lamar’s affiliates Daylyt and Soul to the album track “Pi” — which fans suspect contains yet another veiled jab. In a quoted response to the tweet in question, Punch begrudgingly revealed that “Pi” was crafted long before the proverbial warning shot popped off that kicked off the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick, which Cole bowed out of.

“I hate to clear up rumors, I usually let them fester and see how far they go, but ALL verses on ‘Pi’ were recorded long before ‘Like That’,” Punch wrote in his initial tweet.

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He seemingly doubled down in another tweet, laying out his view of how competition in rap works, as opposed to fans’ view of the hierarchy of rappers. The tweet appears to double as an a supporting statement backing his declaration that Soul wasn’t dissing Cole in particular, but more-so, staking his claim amongst the top MC’s in Hip-Hop currently.

“When an emcee is in his or her ‘I’m the best’ bag, they’re usually dissing everyone and no one at the same time,” he wrote. “It’s a part of the motif for most emcees. The lines are usually open-ended and can apply to any other rapper. Unless it’s a specific reference.”

Though Punch’s commentary certainly sheds some much-needed light on the murky conversation surrounding Soul and his release, its understandable why fans have jumped to conclusions about the meaning of the lyrics on the single. Especially when considering Cole’s recent release “Port Of Antonio” which captures him addressing his decision not to engage in a rap beef with Kendrick, despite declaring he still has fire in his pen.

Check out the post above to see the full details of the fan theory and see the lyrics that caused the frenzy in the first place.

Diddy Accuser’s Lawyer Brags About 10 Meetings With Prosecutors & Warns Of Superseding Indictment

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Universal Music Group and Motown Records sought sanctions against Tyrone Blackburn, the attorney behind Lil Rod’s lawsuit against Diddy, at a hearing on Wednesday (October 16). UMG and Motown’s lawyers told a judge Blackburn needed to be sanctioned to stop others from filing “baseless” claims against the labels.

Blackburn warned the labels about getting ahead of themselves at the hearing. He suggested their executives may get named in a superseding indictment of Diddy.

“I would be really slow to spike the football,” Blackburn declared, per Courthouse News.

Lil Rod sued Diddy for sexual assault, among other allegations, in February. UMG CEO Lucian Grainge and Motown CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam were named as defendants in the lawsuit. Lil Rod, whose real name is Rodney Jones, implicated the executives in Diddy’s racketeering enterprise.

Diddy was indicted for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution in September. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Prosecutors hinted at filing more charges on October 10. Blackburn said he was meeting with the prosecution for a 10th time for what he believed would be a superseding indictment.

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UMG and Motown’s lawyers pursued sanctions against Blackburn before Diddy was indicted. Attorneys claimed Lil Rod’s allegations regarding Grainge and the labels were “objectively false” in May.

“The facts here compellingly cry out for sanctions,” the lawyers argued. “Not only is Blackburn’s conduct part of a consistent pattern of behavior, but he has used the outrageous allegations he pleads to self-promote on social media … Sir Lucian Grainge has had his reputation sullied by absolutely false accusations, which Plaintiff and Blackburn either knew were false or simply did not care whether they were true or false.”

Diddy has remained in jail since his arrest. He was denied bail but filed an appeal. His trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.

BRIII Drops Bold New Single “Turks & Cakes” Featuring John Mackk – A Carefree Anthem for Boss Babes

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Rising rap star BRIII (@brianacreta) is making waves with her new single, “Turks & Cakes” featuring John Mackk, produced by 808 Mafia. As the first release from her upcoming EP La Madrina, BRIII delivers a confident and carefree anthem that embraces luxury, empowerment, and living in the moment.

Inspired by the serene beauty of Turks and Caicos, BRIII explains that the song’s cheeky title is a playful twist. “The song is about embracing that reckless, worry-free energy you feel on vacation — living in the moment, carefree and confident,” BRIII shares. “‘Caicos’ became ‘cakes’ as a nod to the female body, symbolizing empowerment and freedom.”

Hailing from the West Coast, BRIII’s journey wasn’t always smooth sailing. Growing up in San Fernando, Fontana, and Corona, she was raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her family. Moving from place to place, often sleeping on floors, BRIII’s background is rooted in struggle and resilience. But these experiences helped shape her drive and ambition, leading her to become the unapologetic artist she is today.

Though based in Los Angeles, BRIII’s sound often surprises listeners with its Southern influence, featuring deep, punchy beats and aggressive flows. Drawing inspiration from artists like Future, 42 Dugg, and Moneybagg Yo, as well as female trailblazers Cardi B and Latto, BRIII brings a bold, assertive energy to her music, telling her story while exuding confidence.

“I’m passionate about music because it’s a way for me to share my story in a way people can connect with,” she says. “Especially for those who think they know me, but don’t understand my hustle or where I’ve come from.”

Fans won’t have to wait long for more, as La Madrina is set to drop later this year. The project will highlight BRIII’s versatility, featuring collaborations with LA artists and Grammy-winning producers, along with tracks that blend English and Spanish, rap, R&B, and dembow-infused beats. With “Turks & Cakes,” BRIII sets the stage for what’s sure to be a powerful and unapologetic body of work.

Stream “Turks & Cakes” here. Follow BRIII on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter for updates on her latest releases.

Fat Joe Reveals Why He Got Involved In Politics Knowing He’d “Alienate” Some Fans

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Fat Joe recognized why many celebrities avoid endorsing political candidates. The Terror Squad rapper said he doesn’t knock public figures who stay silent while discussing his decision to become more involved in politics on the Club Shay Shay podcast.

“I don’t blame ‘em,” Fat Joe told host Shannon Sharpe. “It’s hard for a celebrity. I never understood why celebrities never speak their mind, but now I do. Because you alienate—you know the minute I go, ‘I’m for Kamala Harris,’ everybody who loves Trump is like, ‘F### you Fat Joe’ … It’s real like that. And vice versa. If you for Trump, we hate you.”

Fat Joe took an active interest in politics to fight for price transparency in the U.S. healthcare system. He became an ambassador for the nonprofit Power to the Patients in 2021.

“I became a big voice for that, which has been a hard thing to do,” he said. “Because we keep going to Washington and trying to get it done and it’s been the hardest thing. It’s been one of the biggest challenges of my life, but I love it. When I walk through the airport, random people come up to me and say, ‘Yo, Joe, thank you [for] what you doing.’ And I’m like thinking about music or whatever. He’s like, ‘Nah, man. The biggest thing you doing is fighting for the people with the healthcare price transparency.’ So, I’m proud of what I’m doing.”

Fat Joe vowed to push for healthcare price transparency no matter who wins the election, but he has thrown his support behind Vice President Harris. Earlier this year, he assured fans he wasn’t voting for Trump after acquiring a pair of the former president’s gold “Never Surrender” sneakers. Fat Joe said he only got the shoes because he’s a sneaker collector.

Tyler, The Creator Has Fans Buzzing Over Return To Music

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Tyler, the Creator released a brief song and music video titled “St. Chroma” on Wednesday (October 16). The video included a teaser for Chromakopia, which is speculated to be his next album.

“St. Chroma” featured whispered raps and soulful vocals. The video showed a masked man – presumably Tyler, the Creator – leading a group of marchers in a deserted area. The visuals concluded with a huge explosion as the screen changed from black-and-white to color.

Fans assumed “St. Chroma” was beginning the rollout for Tyler’s Chromakopia. He hasn’t released a studio album since 2021’s Call Me If You Get Lost.

Tyler dropped the teaser roughly a week after complaining about fans constantly demanding a new album. He shared his feelings in reaction to his collaborator Steve Lacy voicing the same frustrations on social media.

”I feel you s### is annoying,” Tyler wrote to Lacy. “Especially when I never said out my mouth that an album is coming. I wanna be an actress lmfao.”

Tyler will fulfill his acting dream as he recently landed his first feature film role. The acclaimed rapper/producer will appear in the upcoming A24-produced movie Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. Uncut Gems filmmaker Josh Safdie is directing the film.

Aoki Lee Simmons Calls For Diddy’s Kids To Be Treated With Respect 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Aoki Lee Simmons, the daughter of Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons, is speaking out on behalf of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children, calling for the siblings to be treated with love and respect amid their father’s mounting legal woes. 

As the daughter of famous parents, Simmons understands what it’s like to be under the spotlight when they’re in the news. During a recent Instagram Live, Simmons called for the Combs children to be treated with love and respect.   

“I think his daughters and children are such wonderful people,” she replied when a person in the chat asked her thoughts on Diddy’s case. “I really hope you guys treat them with love and respect, ’cuz they’re nice kids.” 

Simmons continued, noting that children shouldn’t be blamed for their parents’ actions.  

“It’s not their fault,” she added. “Anything adults, that’s adult business and they are not adults. 

Referring to Diddy’s children as “My little cousins” she added, “They are in school. They are not adults so please treat them like children. That’s all I ask.” 

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Six of Diddy’s seven children supported their father at his latest court appearance. Footage showed siblings Quincy Brown, 33, Justin Combs, 30, Christian Combs, 26, Chance Combs, 18, and twins Jessie and D’Lila Combs, 17, walking into court alongside their grandmother Janice Combs. 

Earlier this week, Diddy wished his daughter a happy birthday on social media, posting for the first time since his September 2024 arrest. 

“Happy Birthday to you!” he wrote alongside several photos of the little girl.

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Diddy remains behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His trial is slated to begin in May 2025.  

DJ Clark Kent Is Very Much Alive DJ Scratch Confirms

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

DJ Clark Kent was the victim of a death rumor that started making the rounds on social media Tuesday night (October 15). Fans and media began picking up the narrative that the iconic DJ, producer and renowned sneaker head had passed away following an undisclosed illness.

But according to DJ Scratch, Clark Kent is very much alive, although it’s unclear what his medical situation is. On Wednesday (October 16), the EPMD legend took to Instagram to clear up the vicious rumor. He wrote in all caps, “DJ CLARK KENT HAS NOT PASSED AWAY,” he wrote. “STOP TRAUMATIZING HIS FAMILY POSTING THAT HE PASSED!!”

Veteran radio personality Angie Martinez later confirmed DJ Clark Kent was at home—not in hospice like others suggested.

“The article that The Source Mag & others have posted about the passing of Dj Clark Kent is false,” she tweeted. “Clark is home with his family. Please refrain from sharing any other false information. It is hurtful, deeply irresponsible and untrue.”

Fans of DJ Clark Kent were noticeably upset by the notion he was dead. Tweets like, “There’s news going around stating that the legendary DJ Clark Kent has passed away, well that news is extremely fake and it’s disgusting to create a hoax like that” and “I’m not the biggest fan of DJ Clark Kent or his music takes, but lying on the man’s name with a death hoax is some Ho ass bag of sow m##### behavior. Whoever’s responsible needs their a#### whipped ROYALLY. F y’all.”

Others took a more remorseful approach and simply apologized for spreading misinformation.

DJ Clark Kent, born Rodolfo Franklin in Panama, played a significant role in shaping the careers of major artists, including JAY-Z. He’s often credited with discovering the Roc-A-Fella co-founder. He also produced tracks on JAY-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, including the hit “Brooklyn’s Finest” featuring The Notorious B.I.G. Beyond music, DJ Clark Kent is also a well-known figure in sneaker culture. He’s a dedicated sneakerhead, often collaborating with brands like Nike on exclusive shoe releases.

Nicki Minaj’s Wild Reaction To Historic BET Hip Hop Awards Win Following 2019 Controversy 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Nicki Minaj scored a historic win at the BET Hip Hop Awards, taking home Hip Hop Album of the Year for Pink Friday 2, but her reaction was anything but celebratory. 

The awards show was recorded on October 8 but aired on Tuesday (October 15). Nicki Minaj scooped a major victory in a category hotly contested by 21 Savage, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla and Drake. 

The win marked the first time a solo female artist has won Album of the Year in BET Hip Hop Awards history.  

However, Nicki Minaj was clearly unimpressed. She shared her reaction to the award on Twitter (X), posting one of her much-loved memes featuring Chucky from the solo Child’s Play franchise biting on a woman’s arm.  

Nicki Minaj has a complicated history with the BET Hip Hop Awards. After going on an astonishing run and winning the BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist for seven consecutive years from 2010 through 2016, everything changed just a few years later.  

Nicki Minaj Cancels BET Performance Over Cardi B Shade

In February 2019, Minaj abruptly canceled her performance at the BET Experience music festival. She announced neither she nor the rest of Young Money would perform in response to BET’s shady tweet celebrating rival Cardi B’s Grammys win.  

“Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is being dragged by her lacefront,” the tweet read.  Although the network later deleted the post, the damage was done.

“Young Money will no longer be apart of the BET Experience or award show,” she tweeted. “Summer Tour dates dropping soon.” 

Then, several months later, Nicki Minaj called out BET, reacting to a tweet claiming the 2019 BET Awards Show drew just 2 million viewers. She said the BET Awards would “rather be a messy reality show than a prestigious award show.” She also referenced the network’s since-deleted Cardi B tweet. “Ur still being dragged by that lace,” she added. 

Beyoncé Announces Her 2024 Woman Of The Year 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Beyoncé has announced her 2024 Woman of the Year (WOTY), with more than three months to go before the year-end. 

While the 43-year-old global sensation never shies away from giving other women their flowers, this year, Beyoncé is feeling braggadocios, giving herself a part on the back and claiming the WOTY title for herself.  

On Tuesday evening (October 15), Beyoncé shared ” My WOTY” with her 314 million Instagram photos, posting a carousel of images of herself.  

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Beyoncé WOTY Claim Backed By Peers

Despite her previous beef with The BeyHive, Erykah Badu showed love to Beyoncé in the comment section. “Go off got damn it then,” she noted, while SZA added, “Fit is fire.” 

Beyoncé’s sister Solange also expressed her approval at the title, writing, “EXACTLY SIS !” 

2024 has been a hugely successful year for Beyoncé, making history and breaking down barriers with her Cowboy Carter album.  

“Texas Hold ‘Em,” topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 10 consecutive weeks, marking the second longest-running No. 1 hit of 2024 and becoming the first Black woman to ever do so.    

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Cowboy Carter was equally impactful, leading Billboard’s country album chart for four weeks. Again, this marked the first time a Black woman achieved the feat.    

While the CMAs snubbed Beyoncé, failing to give her a single nomination despite her historic accomplishments, other award shows recognized the feat. Beyoncé was the second most-nominated artist at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, with 12 nods.  

iHeartRadio honored Bey with the prestigious Innovator Award, presented by Stevie Wonder.   

“Beyoncé is once again changing music and culture,” the music legend said of her album. “And when she’s not changing music, she’s changing the world, fighting the good fight.” 

Beyond music, Beyoncé’s business acumen also shone in 2024. She launched the Award-winning SIRDavis whiskey brand and her Cécred haircare line. She also permitted Vice President Kamala Harris to use her single “Freedom” in her campaign to be the first woman U.S. President. 

While she crowned herself the 2024 WOTY, Beyoncé shared her admiration for her female peers during a recent interview.  

“I love and respect all of the female singers-songwriters who are out right now,” she revealed last month, naming Doechii and GloRilla as two rappers she loves. Raye, Victoria Monét, Sasha Keable, Chloe x Halle, and Reneé Rapp also got a mention as did Sabrina Carpenter, Thee Sacred Souls and Chappell Roan.