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Jaden Smith Sparks Viral Cheating Rumors After Steamy PDA With IG Model 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Jaden Smith appears to have a new woman in his life, judging from some recent photos which appear to show him cheating on his longtime girlfriend. 

While the rapper and actor has reportedly been dating model Sab Zada for several years, he recently packed on the PDA with a different social media influencer. 

On Wednesday (August 14), footage showing Smith kissing and canoodling in Ibiza with an Instagram model who goes by Khleopatre surfaced online. The pair were spotted getting steamy on a swanky yacht and smooching in the ocean. 

However, Jaden Smith was seen with Zada earlier this month, sparking rumors he was cheating on the model. Smith and Khleopatre’s romantic excursion comes just over a week after paparazzi spotted Smith and Zada holding hands after eating out in West Hollywood.  

They were first linked in September 2020 and went viral with a mirror selfie earlier this year.  

Additionally before the cheating rumors, just last month, Zada gushed over Jaden Smith in a sweet birthday tribute post.  

“You are sweeter than skittles falling through a rainbow on a Sunday afternoon,” she wrote alongside a photo of them, presumably in happier times. “I love you and I’m grateful gravity was on the right side of history to bring us together. You have the kindest heart and the cutest most contagious laugh. With a hug always at hand and a shoulder to cry on. You know more about me than most people and are the least judgmental human I’ve ever met to say the least. You are a rainbow in human form. Bright, rare and beautiful. May life always be kind to you and may love and joy never be your stranger. To another year around the sun.” 

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Cardi B Believes Offset’s Fling Once Put “Juju” On Her With Chicken Foot Hex 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Cardi B may be estranged from Offset now, but she believes one of his flings or an obsessed fan once tried to curse them with “juju,” a spiritual belief system stemming from West Africa. 

During a recent Instagram live chat with her fans, Cardi B recalled a really “weird” experience after moving into her Atlanta home in 2019. The couple discovered a chicken foot wrapped in women’s clothing during an inspection of the property.  

“It was so weird,” she explained. “Because it was like a chicken feet wrapped in female clothes with a feather.” 

Cardi B was stumped by the mysterious item and got on the phone with her father to investigate. After visiting a spiritual and religious goods store known as a Botánica, Cardi’s dad learned the chicken foot was “bad luck.” 

“Somebody was trying to put Juju in my house,” she claimed before revealing they burned the chicken foot with gasoline. “We didn’t touch that s###. We swept that s### out the house and we burned that s###, b####. So I don’t know who juju you putting over here.” 

As to who left the bizarre object, Cardi B believes it was likely someone Offset was cheating with or a stalker.  

“It was probably a crazy fan,” she added. “It was probably one of them b###### this n#### used to f### with.” 

Meanwhile, earlier this month, Cardi B confirmed she was divorcing Offset and pregnant with their third child. Their marriage was plagued with cheating rumors, but the tipping point reportedly came after the Migos rapper was spotted with a rumored ex. 

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Tyler, The Creator Calls Out ian For Mocking Black Rappers – Manager Fires Back 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Tyler, The Creator criticized a particular white rapper he perceives as mocking Black artists that appeared to fit the description of St. Louis-based artist ian. 

During a recent discussion with Maverick Carter for his Mavericks series, Tyler reflected on the current state of Hip-Hop. After criticizing “meme rappers” for “taking up space” from genuine lovers of the art form, he turned his attention to one person in particular.  

He called out a “white kid” he described as a “regular Caucasian man,” for mocking rap music and artists like Future and Gucci Mane specifically. “People are like, ‘this s### hard,'” he explained. “It’s not even like satire.” 

Tyler explained that he felt strongly because rap music had transformed not only his life but also that of his loved ones.  

“This is like… weird,” he added. “Something about it don’t even sit well with me. In comparison to someone like a Mac Miller or Eminem who it didn’t seem like they was mocking it.” 

His description led fans to believe the “white rapper” in question was ian, as did his manager, Bu Thiam. 

He fired back at Tyler, The Creator on his Instagram Story, claiming that while ian draws inspiration from rappers like Gucci Mane, he’s not a clone.  

“Yo, I signed Ian and I’m from Atlanta,” he wrote. “He sounds nothing like Gucci or Future lol. It’s called influence.” 

Bu then accused Tyler of hating on the younger generation of artists, adding, “I never thought I’d see the day where you become old and hate on the youth lol.” 

Meanwhile, Lil Yachty was slammed for joining forces with ian on “Hate Me.” Fans objected to the collaboration following his comments about the lack of creativity and originality in Hip-Hop. 

50 Cent Revitalizing Shreveport With Housing & Youth Mentoring Initiatives In Ambitious Three-Phase Plan 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent is making good on his plans to transform Shreveport, continuing his three-phase plan to invest in the city following the success of his Humor and Harmony Festival. 

The G-Unit mogul is gearing up for the next steps in his revitalization plan for the city that houses his G-Unit Film and Television Studios. However, 50 Cent’s vision for Shreveport is much more ambitious, with plans to regenerate the city and implement housing and youth programs. 

On Wednesday (August 14), 50 Cent took to Instagram to unveil his vision. He shared a report detailing his plans to invest in the community, including initiatives for families to get on the property ladder and programs to mentor children. 

“Ok the cats out the bag,” he wrote alongside the video. “Now you can see how I’m looking at SHREVEPORT!” 

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AllHipHop previously reported 50 Cent was pouring millions into Shreveport, purchasing and upgrading nearly two dozen downtown properties in phase one of his plan. 

Meanwhile, G-Unit Film Studio’s Growth Advisor Orville Hall detailed 50 Cent’s next steps in his three-phase plan to local NBC affiliate KTAL. 

“We start building houses,” Hall explained. “And we have an idea to grow in the community and help low to moderate-income families get mortgages. And phase three would move into the kids; we are going to go to each high school and put in media programs for kids to start training and mentor purposes. All these things for young people to have a positive environment.” 

Meek Mill Clarifies Remarks After Apparent Donald Trump Endorsement 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Meek Mill confused his followers after ranting about Donald Trump in several tweets that appeared to endorse the Republican presidential nominee. 

On Wednesday (August 14), the Philly rapper took to X (Twitter) to praise Trump for his reaction to the assassination attempt, among other things. He recalled learning “every detail” about Stormy Daniels while he was in jail, although it was unclear what took from it. 

“That was when I learned the art of programming,” he began. “My X has turned back to trump life again … i never did a history check on trump he even been to my hood with ot7 mobbing!” 

Meek Mill On Donald Trump Running For Office Despite Facing Indictments

Moving on to the recent assassination attempt, Meek Mill was impressed that Donald Trump stood his ground. He even praised the 34-time convicted felon for running for office despite facing multiple criminal indictments.

“He got shot at basically put his middle finger up after a bang out,” he added. “Got hit in the head nobody ran ….hope you get well too we get shot at a lot! Got indicted still running for president! Who is this guy trump fr I know some wild guys but wtf lol just my thoughts!” 

While Trump supporters flooded the replies, believing the rapper had gone full MAGA, he swiftly clarified his remarks. 

“I’m not endorsing anybody,” he replied. “I know nothing about politics …he was owning building I was living in north Philly in poverty getting shot at seeing death going to jail for environmental s### … all I see on phones and tvs is trump , it’s like tf is this guy.”

However, the prison reform advocate would like a sit down with Kamala Harris. Despite multiple articles and news pieces about the Vice President, Meek knows little about Harris. 

“All I hear is rumors of her, he wrote. “I would ask her 3 questions about black and brown men going to prison and her views and try to help her understand from a survival standpoint point she may have never had to encounter!” 

Sexyy Red Reveals One Of Her Biggest Hits Helped Her Beat Depression

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Sexyy Red just opened up to her fans about the vulnerable state she was in when she managed to craft her summer anthem “Get It Sexyy.”

On Tuesday (August 13), Sexyy’s#### song was certified gold by the RIAA, in addition to her breakout hit “Pound Town” reaching platinum certification status. In a candid moment on Twitter, the rising St. Louis rapper opted to dish about the night her viral hit “Get It Sexyy” was born. She shared that it was a difficult time in her life—having just given birth and struggling with postpartum depression. As she recounted, she was in Miami, away from her support system, left alone in the studio to work on new music. Instead of finding solace in songwriting, Sexyy Red found herself overwhelmed with emotions.

“I would just be in there crying thinkin’ about life,” Sexyy Red wrote.

The weight of her situation prompted her to make a decision—she needed to return home.

“I finally said send me back to St. Louis so I can be around the ones I love and get back to me!” she said.

Once she was home, surrounded by friends and family, her mood shifted. She then gathered her sisters and friends for a studio session in St. Louis. With the energy lifted by blunts, bottles, and food, Sexyy Red channeled her renewed spirit into the track that would become “Get It Sexyy.” The energy in the room helped her shake off her sadness, and the result was a confidence-boosting anthem.

“We was so turnt, all my sadness was gone,” she wrote.

Commercially, “Get It Sexyy” proved to be more than just a personal triumph. The song exploded across streaming platforms, with millions of plays on Spotify and Apple Music. It also broke into the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, peaking at No. 64, and solidified Sexyy Red as a force to be reckoned with in the rap game. The song’s success highlighted her ability to turn pain into power and create a vibe that resonated with fans across the globe.

The success of the song certainly seems even more admirable given the added context Sexyy provided, given she has been the recipient of a ton of criticism lately. In addition to claiming she was being targeted by major companies seeking to sabotage the success of her tour, Sexyy has had to deal with scrutiny from major music industry moguls, such as Jermaine Dupri, who have criticized her sales data and early career moves.

Nonetheless, it’s great to see the music still can provide a spark of confidence for Sexyy. Check out her full tweet above.

ScHoolboy Q Snaps On Michael Rubin Over “Black On Black Hate” & Meek Mill Remarks

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

ScHoolboy Q is not happy with the approach Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin recently took to defend Meek Mill and Lil Baby from the online backlash they’ve been targeted with on social media.

During his recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Rubin spoke about a number of topics including the infamous photo of himself hugging Lil Baby from the back, banning Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” from his party that Drake attended, and his friendship with Meek. In the process of addressing the recent harassment Meek has faced following allegations made about him in a legal filing related to Diddy’s mounting sexual assault cases, Rubin directed his focus to what he categorizes as self hate in the Black community.

“Look, I’m just being blunt, It’s me, It’s the one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like is that Black hate on hate.” Michael Rubin said in part. “I think there’s a little bit of Black culture where it’s Black hate on hate. It’s like that Black judge that Meek had, that hated on him and want to go extra hard on him. Okay. I, it’s what people always say to me. It’s like black hate on hate, so I think it’s terrible. It’s something that I think it’s culturally wrong and I’ll probably get killed for saying this.

The clip quickly went viral, and Meek even reposted it to his Instagram story. By the time it came across the TDE rapper’s timeline on Twitter (X), ScHoolboy revealed he was ready to log off in his initial reaction to Rubin’s remarks.

“braH…… im cool on this app tHis s### outta control dog, ” ScHoolboy Q wrote in the tweet.

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In another tweet ScHoolboy quickly deleted, he followed up by paraphrasing what he felt Rubin said in his own words.

“YOU KNOW WAT I DONT LIKE ABOUT U N###ERS? I HATE WHEN U N###ERS BE ACTING LIKE N###ERS…basically,” he wrote in the tweet.

In another tweet he added, “NO SUCH THING AS BLACK ON BLACK ANYTHING.”

As he continued, Q did pull his wrath back for a second, but only to protest his participation on the app in the first place.

“”Dat do look crazy don’t it…ill delete it,” he wrote before adding “I’m gone homie.”

Check out the post above to get the full scope of ScHoolboy’s message.

Roc Nation’s Rapman Talks Netflix’s “Supacell,” Jay-Z And What He Wants For Afrofuturism

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Exclusives

“Supacell” shall return for Season 2. Streaming giant Netflix announced that the first season captivated audiences plenthy with striking performances and an ingenious plot. The unlikely series quickly climbed to the number one spot on Netflix’s global TV series list and stayed there for weeks. All of this was the magic of one Rapman, the famed writer, creator and one-time rap artist.

“Supacell” almost feels autobiographical as the UK Hip-Hop head is seemingly an ordinary person from London who finds he has creative superpowers. With Season 1 setting the stage, Season 2 promises to take the story to new heights like Rapman’s career.

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur caught up to Raps for a chat about his show, the future of Afrofuturism, his Hip-Hop loves and also his comic favorites.

AllHipHop: Tell people about “Supacell” and the premise of the show.

Rapman So “Supacell” is about five regular people from South London who unexpectedly come into superpowers. And that might sound like your typical storyline for a superhero show, but none of these guys don’t wear spandex. They don’t wear masks, no capes. These are people in poverty, some in gang wars, some going through relationship problems, some broke. So you can only imagine what they do when they get their powers. And it’s a journey, man. It’s on Netflix now. It’s causing a big buzz. And I just think it’s one of the ill shows to come out for a long term.

AllHipHop: But what prompted you to do this series?

Rapman: I love the genre. I’m a superhero nerd. I used to collect the comics. I used to have X-Men cards, but I never understood the reasoning behind the cape and I never saw us. So I wanted to put black people in that space. Black people in Sci-Fi. If you look, take away Marvel and DC, what all Black cross sci-fi do you have?

AllHipHop: Absolutely nothing

Rapman: Until now. Now, you got “Supacell,” you know what I’m saying?

AllHipHop: Now I will say there are a few others. Back in the day there was a comic called Brother Man and some others.

Rapman: Live-action film.

AllHipHop: None.

Rapman No, that’s not common. Our people got super strengths.

AllHipHop: Super speed in real life too, by the way.

Rapman: Telekinesis. Our people are flying. It’s a whole different thing.

AllHipHop: Yeah. Now if you go far back enough, some people will say that Superman is derivative of Egyptian culture and they have “borrowed.”

Rapman: I think I’ve had things like that before.

AllHipHop: So let’s get back to the Hulk (follow up from previous chat). So I’m just going to tell you that they did the Hulk dirty. I’m upset about it to this day.

Rapman: Yeah. I can’t rock with the Hulk no more.

The Hulk Vs Thanos

AllHipHop: I can!

Rapman: I know. I don’t mind losing the fight, but at least go through the fight, man.

AllHipHop: They did ’em dirty, because he should have hadhe should have redeemed himself in “End Game.” 

Rapman: Yeah. Yeah, a hundred percent..

AllHipHop: So how is it being signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, and how did that even happen?

Rapman: It’s great being with them. I’ve been with them since 2018, so they’re like family now. I was putting out short YouTube videos that were musically narrated shorts on YouTube. I’ve done one “Shiro’s Story” (2018) and he went viral throughout the whole world, the UK. A guy called Jeymes Samuel, who’s a filmmaker as well. Good friends of Jay-Z.

AllHipHop: The Bullitts is my dude, man. He’s so cool.

Rapman: Yeah, The Bullitts. There you go. Then he saw it, loved it, sent it to Jay-Z and TyTy. Literally three, four weeks later, I’m in Jay-Z’s House signed to Roc Nation.

AllHipHop: Yeah, yeah, no doubt. So you call yourself rap man. Yeah, I know why, but tell people why you have that name.

Rapman: Oh yeah. I used to rap a lot and I used to rap stories. I was a proper storytelling rapper. So all my songs, that was my forte. And I realized I was doing that because I got [the name] from. I couldn’t make films or TV. So, I was doing what I could do – turning these little short films and putting them on YouTube. So because of that, I just ended up getting a nickname, Rapman, because in the UK rap wasn’t a popular culture at the time. It was at that point when I started doing it. So they call me Raps now for short, but the storytelling is still the same. We are still it on a bigger platform now.

AllHipHop: So do you have any plans to maybe do a comic book version of the Supacell or action figures?

Rapman: As I was saying, I want the costumes to become costumes for comical and costumes for Halloween. You see how “Squid Games,” that’s the Halloween outfit now. I’m hoping that if the show does what it’s meant to do, we can have Supacell costumes coming. That’s the plan, man.

AllHipHop: Definitely. I can’t wait to see it. No. So let me get your top five superheroes of all time now. You can’t have your own in there.

Rapman: Take out Supacell. I’ll say Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Hulk, Black Panther.

AllHipHop: Yeah. What are your wishes for the future of the genre of Sci-Fi, black people, Afrofuturism.

Rapman: I think we need more shows like this. I’m over here promoting the show of an all-Black sci-fi and you take away DC and Marvel, there’s no others. There needs to be a plethora of them. I’m hoping that this starts to be a little side effect of more and more to come. And we’ve got Black people in space, we’ve got Black people with powers, we’ve got Black people ripping and running on the moon, whatever it is. I want there to be more black people in space. Yeah.

The release date for “Supacell” season 2 has not been announced at press time.

Tyler, The Creator Apologizes To Eminem For Judging His ‘Recovery’ Album

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Tyler, The Creator is walking back some of his previous criticism of Eminem’s pivotal album Recovery.

In a recent interview with Maverick Carter on the podcast Maverics, Tyler, The Creator reflected on his past criticism of Eminem’s 2010 album Recovery with a sense of regret. Known for his candid nature and outspoken opinions, Tyler admitted that his harsh words toward the album stemmed from a limited perspective, acknowledging that his younger self may not have fully understood the context in which the album was created.

At the time, Tyler publicly expressed disdain for the project, describing it as “wack” and stating that he “f###ing hated it.” However, referencing the Netflix series that highlights the opioid crisis and how it affected millions of people, including Eminem, the CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST lyricist says the show gave him a new lens through which to view the album.

“After watching [Painkillers], I felt so bad about those tweets,” Tyler, The Creator explained. “Thinking from [Eminem’s] perspective… him getting off drugs and being clean… and me implying this s### is [bad], he probably felt like I was attacking him.”

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Tyler expressed regret for not considering what the album signified for Eminem’s personal journey and admitted that his younger self was too focused on wanting to hear the type of music that made him fall in love with the Detroit MC in his earlier years.

“And my f###### young stupid ass was like, ‘I want to hear the ‘Same Song And Dance”, and ‘I love the Eminem Show’, but he’s not there anymore,” he said. “I felt terrible. And if I ever see him, I want to tell him that in.”

The emotional weight of this realization became even more significant when Tyler confessed how much Eminem had influenced him.

“That dude taught me how to rap,” he said “I learned how to put words together in rhythm because of some of the Eminem stuff I was hearing and storytelling and things like that.”

Recovery was not only a personal triumph for Eminem but also a commercial success. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 741,000 copies in its first week alone. It went on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide, earning double platinum certification from the RIAA.

Additionally, Recovery received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2011, while its hit singles, “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie,” became anthems and dominated radio airwaves.

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EXCLUSIVE: Cesar Pina Forced To Drive Uber & Lyft Amid Legal Woes

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Cesar Pina sought permission to drive for Uber and Lyft while he awaits trial for wire fraud in New Jersey. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Pina asked Judge Leda Dunn Wettre to modify the travel restrictions of his bond on Wednesday (August 14).

“Defendant Cesar Pina has applied to drive for Uber and Lyft and has been tentatively approved to begin work as soon as possible,” his attorney wrote. “He has provided details of this prospective employment to his Pretrial Services Officer, Stephen Griggs. Defendant respectfully requests that the Court modify his travel restrictions to permit him to travel for work as an Uber/Lyft driver in the tri-state area (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania), with the exception of travel to any and all airports in those states. I understand that, with the airports exception, this request is acceptable to Pretrial. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has not responded to a request for a statement of their position on this request.”

Pina was arrested for orchestrating a real estate scam in 2023. He was charged by complaint with one count of wire fraud.

Authorities accused DJ Envy’s former business partner of operating a Ponzi-like scheme and defrauding dozens of investors. Pina allegedly used his ties to DJ Envy to legitimize the investment fraud scheme.

“As alleged in the complaint, Pina exploited celebrity status and social media to develop a devoted following of potential victims,” U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. “Promising returns that were too good to be true, Pina allegedly defrauded dozens of people of millions of dollars. Our office is committed to protecting the public from these schemes and prosecuting those who lie to investors for their own personal gain.”

Pina, who faces up to 20 years in prison, was released on a $1 million bond in 2023. He entered negotiations for a plea deal in April.

Kanye West’s Sunday Service Stripped Of Charity Status

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

The Internal Revenue Service revoked Kanye West’s Sunday Service group’s tax-exempt status. According to the IRS, Ye’s nonprofit didn’t file required returns for three years.

Sunday Service lost its tax exemption in May. The group was previously exempt from federal income taxes as a 501(c)(3) organization. It was recognized as a charitable or religious organization after it was founded in 2019.

West claimed he spent $50 million on Sunday Service in its first year. The controversial rapper/producer used money from his Yeezy brand to fund the organization.

“I spent every dime that I have for marketing from Yeezy on Sunday Service,” he told Nick Cannon in 2020. “Every dollar I had. I spent $50 million last year on Sunday Service … It was 120 people going to Jamaica. The Yeezys, they were selling themselves, so instead of paying for ads, I invested it in the church. I invested in spreading the gospel. I invested in saying Jesus’ name on high.”

Sunday Service reportedly distanced itself from West, who hasn’t been seen with the group since 2023. The choir’s director Jason White is leading Sunday Service on his own and intends to form an LLC.

West was sued for $30 million over his alleged mistreatment of Sunday Service workers. One worker named Michael Pearson said he was only paid $250 per day for Sunday Service events and received no extra compensation “regardless of the number of hours worked.” He claimed the Sunday Service crew never received meal breaks, among other issues.

The Sunday Service-related lawsuit was just one of the many civil cases filed against West over the past few years. A former assistant sued him for sexual harassment, wrongful termination and breach of contract in June. A rep for Ye said the woman’s lawsuit was filled with “baseless allegations.” He threatened to countersue her.

Foxy Brown Lawyer Salvatore “Night-Life Lawyer” Strazzullo Found Dead In Car

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

New York City-based attorney Salvatore Strazzullo, also known as the “Night-Life Lawyer,” was reportedly found dead in his car in front of his parents’ Brooklyn home on Saturday (August 10). No cause of death has been revealed.

The 52-year-old, who was facing multiple ongoing criminal cases for allegedly bilking elderly clients out of millions of dollars, became a fixture in the tabloids for repping celebrities in trouble and strippers suing pro athletes. Some of the cases he took on routinely stemmed from celebrities’ late-night or intoxicant-fueled exploits, earning him the “Night-Life Lawyer” in a 2012 New York Times profile.

In 2011, he defended Foxy Brown for hiking down her undergarments and mooning a neighbor she’d been feuding with. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice John Walsh wound up dismissing the charges.

Strazzullo also repped exotic dancer Milana Dravnel, who sued boxer Oscar de la Hoya for $100 million in 2007 after he allegedly attempted to stop her from selling photos of him strutting around in lingerie. After the photos went public, Dravnel sold them to a West Coast photo agency for $70,000.

De la Hoya’s team claimed they were doctored, which resulted in the lawsuit. Further allegations were also made against De la Hoya, including his alleged penchant for donning a variety of ladies undergarments and wanting to be called “Goldie” while wearing them. By June 2008, Dravnel dropped the charges after signing a confidentiality agreement with his camp.

But trouble started for Strazzullo in 2011, when Desiree DeMartino, a paralegal and former employee, sued him for sexual harassment. More recently, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez claimed Strazzullo had used his escrow account as a Ponzi scheme for years, taking funds from one client to pay off another while racking up tens of thousands in charges at fancy restaurants and expensive hotels.

He was accused of stealing nearly $3.8 million in total, which prosecutors said he spent on a $100,000 BMW and a tony apartment at the Battery Park City complex for $13,000 per month, among other lavish items. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree grand larceny, four counts of second-degree grand larceny and one count of first-degree scheme to defraud.

Strazzullo also pleaded not guilty in December 2023 in a different Brooklyn criminal case, where prosecutors alleged he stole $1.5 million from three other clients. Both cases were still pending at the time of his death.

Dr. Dre Plans To Return To Olympics—As A Competitor

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Dr. Dre wants to add Olympian to his extensive list of accomplishments. The legendary producer revealed his interest in trying out for the United States Archery Team to compete in the 2028 Olympics.

“I’m deadass serious,” he told Entertainment Tonight.

The Aftermath Entertainment founder credited his son with helping him regain interest in archery.

“I actually started playing around with archery in junior high,” he said. “I stopped for a while and my son bought me a setup. I don’t know if it was for my birthday or Father’s Day or something like that. So, I have set it up in my backyard.”

Dr. Dre thinks he has a legitimate shot at qualifying for the Olympics. The 59-year-old artist sees 2028 as his golden opportunity since the Olympic Games are coming to Los Angeles.

“I heard qualifying for the Olympics is 77 feet,” he said. “And I practice at 90. Wouldn’t that be interesting? To go, especially with it being here in L.A., and win the gold medal?”

He added, “I feel like I can do anything.”

Dr. Dre performed with his longtime collaborator at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics. Snoop Dogg served as NBC’s special correspondent throughout the Olympic Games in Paris.

“It was filmed the day before it aired,” Dr. Dre said regarding their performance. “So, trying to keep that a secret for that amount of time seems like it would’ve been impossible, but they made it happen!”

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are preparing to release their new album Missionary. The project is a sequel to Snoop Dogg’s classic debut Doggystyle, which dropped in 1993. Dr. Dre said Missionary features some of the best music he’s recorded in his entire career. No release date has been announced, but the album is expected to drop later this year.

Quando Rondo Apologizes After Pleading Guilty In Federal Drug Case

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Quando Rondo pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday (August 13). Federal prosecutors dropped charges accusing him of conspiring to possess and distribute cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine as part of a plea deal.

“I really want to give an apology to the city of Savannah,” Quando Rondo said, per WSAV. “And I want to give an apology to my family, friends, loved ones, most of all to my daughters.”

Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, accepted a plea deal in June. He was busted on federal drug charges in December 2023. He was out on bond for state-level drug and gang charges at the time of his arrest.

“I just want everybody to know I’m a changed person,” he declared on Tuesday. “I’m changing every day, and God got the last say so … I’m changing myself. It starts with yourself. Change starts at home.”

He added, “It don’t matter the circumstances. It don’t matter the levels of how bad something is. God could bring you out of anything. So, with that being said, like I said before, I’m walking my faith and not by sight. Nothing can break me. It’s just going to make me even more.”

State drug and gang charges are pending against Quando Rondo. A judge paused his state case until the federal drug case was settled.

Quando Rondo faced up to five years in prison for his federal drug charge. The 25-year-old rapper is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12. He will remain out on bond until his sentencing.

The Atlantic Records artist’s legal troubles weren’t limited to his two criminal cases. A man also sued him for a 2023 car crash. Quando Rondo allegedly caused “serious bodily injuries,” leaving the plaintiff with more than $8,000 in medical bills. The civil case is still open.

EXCLUSIVE: L.A. Reid Loses Bid To Have Drew Dixon Lawsuit Tossed

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

L.A. Reid failed to convince a New York judge to dismiss a sexual assault case. Judge Valerie Caproni allowed music producer Drew Dixon’s lawsuit against the longtime executive to proceed in a ruling on Tuesday (August 13).

Dixon accused Reid of sexually assaulting her twice during her time at Arista Records around 20 years ago. Her lawsuit included claims of sexual battery and assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and a violation of the New York City Gender Motivated Violence Act.

The first assault allegedly occurred during a company retreat in Puerto Rico in 2001. Dixon said Reid digitally penetrated her without consent. The second assault took place a few months later when Reid allegedly groped and kissed Dixon in a car, again without her permission. Dixon’s complaint detailed Reid’s persistent sexual harassment and retaliation for rejecting his advances.

Reid filed motions to dismiss some of the claims, citing the statute of limitations and venue issues. Judge Caproni denied these motions. She ruled the claims of false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress were not time-barred under the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allowed survivors of sexual assault to sue despite expired statutes of limitations. The judge also found the events in the complaint had a substantial connection to the Southern District of New York where the lawsuit was filed.

“The coordination of the retreat has a ‘close nexus to’ Plaintiff’s false imprisonment claim as the acts about which she complains occurred on the flight that was arranged in New York,” the judge wrote. “While the Complaint does not specifically allege that Defendant instructed [Arista executive Karen] Kwak to tell Plaintiff that other executives would be on the flight, viewing the facts in the light most favorable to the Plaintiff, the Court can infer that the scheme to mislead Plaintiff about the travel arrangements occurred in Manhattan.”

Judge Caproni rejected Reid’s request to strike 10 sections of New York Penal Law Article 130 cited in the lawsuit. Dixon argued against Reid’s efforts, calling them an “inappropriate attempt to thrust the Court into the impermissible role of factfinder at the pleading stage.”

“As Plaintiff notes, Defendant did not challenge the citation to Sections 130.52 (forcible touching) and 130.55 (sexual abuse in the third degree); it is difficult to understand any prejudice caused by additional citations to other portions of Article 130,” the judge ruled. “Because Defendant has not met his burden, his Motion to Strike is denied.”

Reid left Epic Records after a female assistant accused him of sexual harassment in 2017. He apologized for saying “anything capable of being misinterpreted” at the time.

50 Cent Reveals He’s Nearly a Billionaire: “I’m Very Rich” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent is opening up about his vast wealth but insists he’s in no rush to reach billionaire status and says his life won’t change much when he gets there. 

In a new cover story for Us Weekly published Wednesday (August 14), the rapper and entertainment mogul confirmed that although he’s on the verge of becoming a billionaire, he’s in no rush to get there.  

“I don’t quantify the money like that — I quantify the level of successes and wins I’ve achieved,” he explained. “I have far exceeded anyone’s expectations of me. I think my longevity and staying power in the industry have surprised many, but that’s what drives me further. [Besides,] I’m not in a hurry to reach billionaire status. I’ve reached a point where I don’t want anything I don’t have. What’s the rush? I’ve bought every car I wanted, multiple times over.” 

50 Cent also shared that he doesn’t want the problems that come with being a billionaire. “The IRS might suddenly decide they want 58 percent of your money,’ he said. “The ambulance chasers, the attorneys — it’s an army of ’em after you. Then you’d have to protect yourself because you have deep pockets.” 

Moreover, 50 Cent believes that becoming a billionaire wouldn’t significantly change his life. You start building a legacy, doing more sophisticated things,” he added. “People remember those who helped others more than those who just accumulated wealth.” 

50 Cent Praised By Shreveport Police For Crime-Free Humor And Harmony Festival

50 Cent’s legacy will now include his G-Unit Film and Television Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana. The city hosted his Humor and Harmony Festival this past weekend, an epic four-day event to support his G-Unity Foundation.  

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The inaugural event included a comedy show, a celebrity basketball game and performances from Cam’ron, French Montana,2 Chainz, DaBaby, Master P, Moneybagg Yo, and many more.  

The Shreveport Chief of Police praised 50 Cent for exciting a successful, crime-free event. “I haven’t seen this type of positive activity downtown since the late ’80s!” Chief Wayne Smith told TMZ. 

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Meanwhile, 50 Cent is gearing up to launch his new FAST channel in partnership with Lionsgate, 50 Cent Action.  

Chinx Murder Suspect Sentenced To 23 Years Prison  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Chinx’s killer, Quincy Homere, has been sentenced to 23 years behind bars for the 2015 murder of the rising rapper. 

Homere, one of two men charged with the murder, pleaded guilty in July. Chinx’s heartbroken widow, Janelli Caceres-Pickens, was in court as Homere was sentenced on Monday (August 13).  

While addressing the court, Caceres-Pickens became emotional, reflecting on the tragic loss. 

“I was told I had two minutes to say goodbye, holding his mother’s hand, watching his lifeless body praying and crying for him to wake up,” she said. “A mother has to bury her son. At the age of 28 I had become a widow. My children, who were 15, 11 and 4, are now without a dad.” 

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Chinx was killed in a drive-by shooting in 2015. Homere and Jamar Hill were arrested and charged with second-degree murder and other associated charges in 2017. While Homere initially pleaded not guilty, he subsequently accepted a plea deal. Hill’s case is still pending. 

“Quincy Homere was sentenced today to 23 years in prison for killing Lionel Pickens Jr., a successful rapper, husband, and father who was mercilessly gunned down in 2015,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement. “Homere fired numerous rounds into Pickens’ car while he was stopped at a red light in Briarwood and then fled, leaving the young man for dead. Nothing can undo what happened, but I hope today’s sentence brings some solace to Pickens’ loved ones as they continue to grieve.” 

Latto Responds To Backlash After Naming Lil Kim GOAT Female Rapper  

By: London JennnCategory: Uncategorized

Latto is standing ten toes down after sparking controversy by declaring Lil Kim the greatest female rapper of all time. 

The question arose during a recent episode of Complex’s GOAT Talk featuring the “Sunday Service” hitmaker and her younger sister, Brooklyn Nikole. 

While Latto initially agreed with her sister giving her the crown, she eventually named her “real” pick. 

“I am the GOAT though,” Latto insisted. “But the GOAT is Lil’ Kim, for sure. [She’s] going to forever be a staple in not only rap but female rap.” Latto cited Kim’s “fashion icon” status and praised her “ timeless music.” 

Latto continued, insisting Lil Kim is a queen” on and off-camera. “I love that her,” she said before referencing “Big Momma Thang,” the NYC icon’s 1996 song. “And she’s big mama, too.” 

However, her remarks divided Hip-Hop fans, especially the Barbz, Nicki Minaj’s devoted fanbase.  

“As much as they say Lil Kim is who they look up to and how much of a “goat” she is, why aren’t they asking her to do features but begging Nicki??? Big Difference hits hard today,” one Nicki Minaj fan shared. 

“Y’all can never erase Lil Kim’s imprint on the industry,” another user added. “She created the entire foundation that these girls stand on. Get over it.” 

“The only people mad about latto calling Lil Kim the GOAT of female rap are the bitter barbs,” a third person remarked.“Everyone else knows latto was spitting nothing but FACTSSSSS. There’s no Nicki Minaj without LIL KIM.” 

Nonetheless, Latto stood her ground. She took to Instagram amid the backlash, advising, “I said what I said.” 

Check out some other reactions to Latto crowning Lil Kim the GOAT below. 

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Legendary B-Boy Crazy Legs Reacts to Aussie Breaker Raygun’s Viral Olympics Performance 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Breaking legend Crazy Legs of The Rock Steady Crew is sharing his reaction to Aussie b-girl Raygun who went viral for all the wrong reasons with her performance at the Olympics. 

Raygun, Australian professor Rachael Gunn became a meme goldmine after competing in Breaking at the 2024 Olympics. However, amid all the jokes, multiple Hip-Hop icons have spoken up about her inclusion in the event. 

As president of the Rock Steady Crew, Crazy Legs, born Richard Colón, is a foremost expert on breaking. After facing pressure to share his take, he took to Instagram to address the controversy.  

“My personal opinion is that she should’ve never been on that stage,” he said.  

The veteran breaker believes Raygun should have admitted the competition was “out of my league,” and said that Australian Olympic authorities should have told her to “fall back on this one because you’re not ready yet.’” 

Crazy Legs also addressed the idea that judges should have stood up and said Raygun was unqualified to perform on that level to “protect Hip-Hop culture with that statement.” 

However, he fears the backlash could negatively impact her mental health. “Do I think she deserves the amount of criticism that she’s getting? Nah,” he stated. “Homegirl’s been dragged globally, dragged hardcore. People should ease up because the focus at this point should be all the good that came out of it.” 

He went on to highlight “suspect judging” and called for reform. He added that although “my credibility as a judge is dope,” he was not asked to judge and would have probably declined if offered.  

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Dr. Dre & Jermaine Dupri Weigh In

Dr. Dre was not a fan of the Aussie b-girl’s viral performance. “I did not like that,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s so many great breakdancers that I don’t know why they had this particular person doing that.” Although he laughed along with the jokes, he added, “I don’t know how that happened.” 

Meanwhile, Jermaine Dupri also added his two cents into the mix. 

“Taking it easy on the young lady to me doesn’t train her and give her the true essence of what hip-hop is about.,” he explained. “Hip-Hop is about battling and if you lose, you come back. You go home, practice and come back.” 

He added, “that’s a essence of hip-hop. That’s an element of hip-hop and for some reason, I don’t know who it is and how why, but some people are trying to take that element out of this s###. Man, Hip-Hop is not meant to be soft.” 

Janet Jackson Shares Mind-Blowing Fact About Family Tree Revealing Famous Cousins 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Janet Jackson hails from one of the world’s most well-known musical dynasties and is an icon in her own right, but her famous family extends much further than her singing siblings. 

In a new interview, Jackson claimed her family tree is littered with legendary musicians and even an Oscar-winning actor. During a recent sit down on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, the host asked about the rumor that she’s related to fellow music legend Stevie Wonder. 

“He’s our cousin,” Jackson replied, leaving the host floored. “Not a lot of people know that. He’s our cousin on my mother’s side.” 

However, she wasn’t finished, and the revelations continued, with Janet Jackson confirming two more celebrity cousins.  

“So is Tracy Chapman. So is Samuel L. Jackson,” she added. 

Janet Jackson is just one of the famous members of her family. She is the baby of the bunch to older siblings Rebbie, 74, Jackie, 73, Tito, 70, Jermaine, 69, La Toya, 68, Marlon, 67, Brandon – who died after birth in 1957 – the late Michael Jackson and Randy, 62. 

It’s not the first time rumors surfaced that Samuel L. Jackson was part of the famous Jackson clan. However, he previously denied the speculation while answering “the Web’s Most Searched Questions,” for WIRED in 2017.  

Answering the question, “Is Samuel L. Jackson related to Michael Jackson,” the Unbreakable star replied, “Nope.”