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Interscope Geffen A&M Records Launches New HBCU Initiative

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Interscope Geffen A&M Records has launched a new initiative with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide support to these institutions. The first phase of the initiative will bring Interscope Records to three HBCU campuses—Howard University, Tennessee State University and Texas Southern University—during Homecoming Week.

Immersive student-led pop-ups on each campus will allow students to listen to the new vinyl album Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 1 and give them the opportunity to win concert tickets and capture memories at the photo booth. As part of the capsule collections, merchandise will be available for purchase, including crewnecks and t-shirts. Black multidisciplinary designer Laci Jordan created original vinyl artwork for each school and designed the accompanying merchandise.

The vinyl-only Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 1 is a collection of Interscope catalog songs inspired by HBCU Homecoming and includes two brand new tracks from rising Interscope artists. Custom artwork has been created for each of the three universities and for the consumer edition, which will be available here.

“Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced some of the most prominent figures in our country’s history,” Interscope Geffen A&M Records EVP, Head of Marketing Laura Carter said. “But HBCU’s contributions to culture – especially music – have been especially profound. This is one of the many reasons why this compilation project is so important to the artists and executives at Interscope Geffen A&M Records. We want to deepen our ties with HBCUs nationwide and are excited to embark on this year-long journey.”

Interscope will make a $3 donation for every item sold to the related university. In addition, Interscope/UMG will develop HBCU-specific scholarship offerings for prospective interns and mentors and connect HBCU undergrads with HBCU alumni employees for fellowships.

“We are excited to showcase this partnership that reflects our commitment to student success and community engagement,” Texas Southern University’s Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement Charlie Coleman III said. “The contributions from Interscope Records empower our students to pursue their dreams. Together, we’re cultivating an environment where creativity, entrepreneurship, and tradition flourish as we celebrate Texas Southern University’s 97 years of rich legacy.”

Cardi B’s Next Collaboration Could Be With Vybz Kartel Thanks To Gucci Man’s Wife

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Cardi B’s next collab just might be locked and loaded, thanks to Gucci Mane’s wife Keyshia Ka’Oir.

Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel wasn’t shy about staking his claim for who he wants to work with during his recent exclusive interview with Ka’Oir. And of the stars he’s got his sights set on, it appears the rapper highest on his list is none other than Cardi B. While speaking the wife of the Atlanta rap legend Gucci Mane, Kartel made it clear that Cardi is his number one of when it comes to his short wish list for American collaborations.

“Definitely Drake and definitely Cardi B,” he stated, emphasizing his interest in linking up with the Bronx rapper. Ka’Oir playfully confirmed Cardi’s admiration for Kartel, saying, “Mrs. Cardi, she love you. I know.”

Kartel responded with his signature style, “Yeah mon. Cardi. I’m a G mon. Yeah mon. Big up Cardi mon. One Bacardi, ya know?” Kartel’s excitement was palpable as he shouted out Cardi’s fanbase, declaring, “Bardi gang mon out mon. It’s in the one Bronx.”

Cardi B wasted no time responding to the shoutout, taking to Instagram Live to share her enthusiasm with, “I heard Vybz Kartel want to do a song with me. You need to cook up the best muthaf##king song for us. You got to cook it up, that m############ song.”

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For fans speculating how serious both of the artists may be when it comes to making the record happen, Cardi appeared to hint that she’s ready to put in work, saying, “I got to do so much,” signaling her team to help lock-in with her and commit to making this collaboration happen.

Kartel’s interest in collaborating with major American artists comes just as he’s adjusting to life outside of prison. Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his co-accused were released from prison on Wednesday (July 31) after serving 13 years behind bars. According to the Jamaica Observer, the Court of Appeal ruled against retrying the men for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, resulting in their release.

The court stated, “We conclude that the interest of justice does not require a new trial to be ordered.” It added there was sufficient evidence to suggest Kartel wouldn’t be able to complete a potentially longer sentence if there were to be a retrial, citing the “psychological and financial effects that it would have on the appellants.”

Kartel’s defense also made note of the severe lockdown conditions he’s been in since 2011, describing his holding as a brick cell with no air circulation, no water and a bucket for a toilet.

Watch the full interview below.

Charleston White Arrested For Assault & “Killing, Poisoning Or Injuring” Animal

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Charleston White was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and cruelty to non-livestock animals in Texas on Thursday (October 10). Tarrant County records note the cruelty charge was for killing, poisoning or causing serious bodily injury to an animal without the owner’s consent.”

White remains in custody at the Lon Evans Corrections Center in Fort Worth. Bond amounts weren’t listed for his charges.

The internet provocateur was previously busted for the same charges in 2023. White’s return to jail proved to be a bit ironic as he routinely antagonized rappers, claiming he would get them put behind bars.

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Earlier this year, White declared he would get Boosie Badazz thrown in jail for threatening a promoter. White said Boose intimidated a promoter to block the controversial influencer from appearing at a show in the rapper’s hometown of Baton Rouge.

“I’m waiting for the FBI to send me the right kinda number, n####, ‘cause I’m finna make a report on your m############ ass,” White said. “The man called your name specifically. The promoter specifically said your m############ name, Lil Boosie. He implemented you and implicated you. B#### ass n####, you finna go back to jail. You gon’ be on yo knees. Them knees finna be bleeding again, diabetic freak.”

White also beefed with Tia Kemp, a polarizing social media personality and the mother of Rick Ross’ eldest son.

“[She] is a horrible Black mother,” White declared. “Her public words towards her sons father, affect the child! This is one of the main reasons I chose not to have a child with a Black woman! She’s emasculating her male son by publicly shaming the father of her son! She’s a disgrace as a Black mother.”

Kemp said White would regret speaking about her. The two dragged their kids into the online mess, violating Instagram’s community guidelines on bullying and harassment.

GloRilla Fans Think She Disses Ex-City Girl JT On Debut Album

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

GloRilla dropped her debut album Glorious on Friday (October 11). Fans celebrated the project’s release and speculated she dissed former City Girls member JT on the song “Whatchu Kno About Me.”

“Bad b####, you know I’m thick as Coachella/You won’t never catch me slipping, I ain’t no f###### Cinderella, stupid b####,” GloRilla rapped.

The lyrics were believed to be a shot at JT since her first solo mixtape was titled City Cinderella. Earlier this year, GloRilla and JT clashed on social media. JT claimed GloRilla never shut down a rumor about the CMG rapper slapping the ex-City Girl at an awards show.

“I been said she didn’t! She the one went radio silent!” JT wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Played into, released a song about slapping rap b###### now it’s female unity?? CORNY!!!!!”

GloRilla referenced the rumor on the song “Aite,” which appeared on her 2024 mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang.

“Me and JT ain’t the best of friends but we ain’t beefing,” she rapped.

JT accused GloRilla of being “messy and phony.” GloRilla defended herself, saying she was trying to clear the air on “Aite.” The attacks became more personal as the two women argued online.

“Hoe shut yo dumb ass up & fix dem uglass wigs I said it ain’t no beef ho you da one with da secret animosity,” GloRilla wrote.

JT fired back, “B#### your UGLY NO sex appeal got dragged for trying to be seductive at the awards crying to your label cause you was tired of crump dancing! You are a Glock toating pit pull that need to stay in her G fazos your not a Cinderella hell your not even a step sister, b####!”

Watch the “Whatchu Kno About Me” music video below.

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy’s Motion For Immediate Release Denied, Must Wait On Appeals Court

By: Justin IveyCategory: Exclusives

Diddy hasn’t given up on getting out of jail before his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy case goes to trial. His bid for immediate release was denied, but a three-judge panel will consider his motion for bail.

“The motion for bail is referred to a three-judge panel,” an October 11 filing noted. “The request for immediate release pending decision on the bail motion by a three-judge panel is denied. The motion to seal is granted.”

Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, was ordered to stay in jail on Thursday (October 10). The Bad Boy Records founder proposed a $50 million bond with GPS monitoring and visitor restrictions. Judges deemed him to be a flight risk and threat to witnesses.

“In light of the proposed conditions, the actions Mr. Combs had already taken regarding the investigation, and Mr. Combs’ lifetime commitment to live up to his obligations concerning every challenge he has ever faced, he should be released to fight this case in court and prove his innocence,” his lawyers argued. “Sean Combs has never evaded, avoided, eluded or run from a challenge in his life. He will not start now. As he has handled every hardship, he will meet this case head-on, he will work hard to defend himself, and he will prevail.”

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

“For decades, Sean Combs … abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct,” Diddy’s indictment alleged. “To do so, Combs relied on the employees, resources and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled – creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.”

Diddy’s trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. He remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

The Hip-Hop mogul faces up to life in prison if convicted. His sex trafficking charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years behind bars.

Snoop Dogg Hints At “Final Big Stadium Tour” Following “Missionary” Album 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Snoop Dogg just teased fans with a major announcement ahead of his upcoming Dr-Dre-produced Missionary album, revealing he’s likely to hit the road for one “final” stadium tour and teasing some unexpected features on the project.  

The multihyphenate rapper discussed his album, among other projects during a recent appearance at Bloomberg Screentime conference. The host questioned why he hasn’t done a big stadium tour, considering how lucrative they’ve been for some of his peers.  

“When it comes to big tours like that, you got to have a record,” Snoop Dogg explained. “Yeah, I’m able to go on tour just because of the catalog that I have. But this new record Missionary is going to put me in a position to probably have that final big stadium tour.” 

Snoop Dogg Reveals “Exciting” “Missionary” Features

Snoop then teased his “exciting” “big name” features, revealing that Rock legend Sting and country music star Jelly Roll will appear on Missionary.  

“I don’t know if I can say right now,” he admitted before letting the cat out of the bag. “I got a feature from Jelly Roll and Sting.” 

He also shared that his Sting collab is “so good,” and was happy that meeting him was all he hoped it would be.  

“We hung out and we chilled,” Snoop recalled. “Like a child that’s infatuated with somebody as a singer, and you get a chance to meet them and they give you everything you expected. That’s what happens with me all the time. I meet people I’ve always wanted to meet and they’re everything I wanted them to be.”  

In other Snoop Dogg news, a judge officially cleared the Death Row Records boss’s 1993 murder charge earlier this year. The judge ruled back in February, although the news was only reported this week.  

Snoop was acquitted of the charges at a 1996 trial and the recent decision means the record is hidden from the public and won’t appear in official background checks.  

Missionary has no official release date but is expected in November.  

Happy Birthday MC Lyte! Check Out “MAKE A LIVIN'”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Music

Happy Birthday to the one and only MC Lyte! Today, we celebrate not just a birthday but a lifetime of pioneering in Hip-Hop. MC Lyte has been an unstoppable force in the culture, breaking barriers and making history.

And just when you think she’s done it all, she drops a new project with new visuals to match. MC Lyte’s new release “Make A Livin'” reminds us why she’s been a dominant force since she hit the scene. The new song comes from her Adult Contemporary opus 1 Of 1. The album features Queen Latifah, Ghostface Killah, Q-Tip, Common, Muni Long and more like the incomparable Stevie Wonder.

Cheers, Lyte! Thank you for paving the way, making a living in Hip-Hop, and proving that legends only get better with time. Happy Birthday!

Check out 1 of 1!

Yo-Yo Shocked Over Rumors Diddy Allegedly Involved In Tupac Shakur’s Murder 

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

West Coast rap pioneer Yo-Yo has known Sean “Diddy” Combs for decades and was shocked to learn of the abuse allegations against the mogul. 

Yo-Yo shared her reaction to reports of Diddy’s alleged abuse during a recent curbside interview with TMZ. 

“I hate to kick a man when he’s down,” Yo-Yo began. “That’s why you do good, good comes back to you. Keep your hands clean. A lot of stuff that wasn’t done is being blamed on him and a lot of things that were done he’s getting charged for.” 

She added, “It could have been me, I could have been at the Diddy party, but I wasn’t.” 

Yo-Yo was particularly disturbed to hear the allegation linking Diddy to Tupac Shakur’s murder.  

“We go back,” she added. “I’ve known Puffy my entire career and to hear a lot of the allegations that were put against him, I was very shocked. Even the Tupac situation, all that stuff is you know … Tupac and I were very close. So, [to] hear all this stuff, is like well you know I mean…” 

Yo-Yo Reflects On Relationship With Tupac Shakur

Yo-Yo spoke to AllHipHop about her relationship with the late rapper during a 2019 interview, revealing they were like “brother and sister.” She also revealed that she was in the hospital in Las Vegas with Tupac when he passed. 

“I thought he was gonna live, let’s just start there,” she explained. “He was very strong. My presence was known, he looked at me. He knew I was there.” 

Earlier this year, Page Six reported Tupac Shakur’s family is considering a wrongful death lawsuit against Diddy.  

“People from Diddy’s past are coming forward and providing info,” a source told the outlet. 

Murder suspect Duane “Keefe D” Davis implicated the Bad Boy Records founder in past statements to police. The embattled mogul has denied any involvement in Tupac’s murder for years.  Keefe D is set to go on trial in November. 

Jailed U.K. Rapper Digga D Sends American Girlfriend $130K To “Flip It” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Digga D may be behind bars on charges of supplying cannabis, but he’s still taking care of business, sending his girlfriend a stack of cash to flip while he’s locked up. 

The U.K. drill trailblazer livestreamed his arrest back in February during a dramatic police raid. While he awaits his fate at a hearing later this year, Digga D sent his girlfriend a whopping £100,000 (roughly $130,000). 

However, the cash wasn’t a gift but an investment, as Digga’s girlfriend Tweetie revealed on TikTok. 

“If you know, you know, my boyfriend is in jail right now and he gave me $100,000 to flip it,” she explained. “I can do whatever I want with it, like whatever business that I want to start, basically.” 

Digga D didn’t have high hopes, telling his girlfriend that “boys hustle harder than girls.” Tweetie already has a few ideas for the cash and is determined to exceed his expectations.  

“He think I’m gon’ fumble the bag, but I’m not” she asserted. “I’m a double the bag.” 

@___tweetie

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Earlier this year, Digga D splurged on Tweetie for her birthday. She shared an unboxing video showing off the designer bags he gifted her.  

Digga D Returns To Court In December

Back in May, Digga D pleaded guilty to a charge of smuggling cannabis and admitted supplying cannabis between 26 October 2022 and 21 February 2024. 

However, the prosecution refused to accept the basis of his pleas, claiming Digga D supplied cannabis on “a commercial scale,” per BBC. 

Digga’s lawyer argued that the rapper only supplied cannabis socially and any suggestion to the contrary was “bravado.” 

The judge adjourned the case to a hearing on December 23 where the court will determine which version of events to accept. The judge will then pass sentence.  

Meanwhile, fellow U.K. rapper Loski made a recent surprise revelation following his release from prison. Despite the apparent tension between them, Loski revealed that Digga D wrote to him in prison. He called Digga “strange” but suspects he just wants to be friends. 

Death Row Records Co-Founder Harry-O Is Building Community After 33 Years in Prison

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Exclusives

Michael “Harry-O” Harris, a former drug kingpin turned philanthropist, has been working tirelessly to bring about positive change since his release from prison three years ago.

After serving 33 years, Harris has dedicated himself to bringing unity to Hip-Hop and community. Harris infamously started Death Row Records, along with Suge Knight and Dr. Dre, using his monies obtained from the game. But now he’s moving very differently.

Harris recently talked to AllHipHop founders Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur and Grouchy Greg Watkins and shared his plan. He organized a performance featuring one-time rivals Rick Ross and Trick Trick in Detroit to represent the strength of community.

“I just think that we always find different ways to divide ourselves,” Harris said. “Community First is about coming together, leaving the past behind, and focusing on big business.”

Harris believes Hip-Hop can strengthen communities. He aims to keep organizing more events that feature local and major talent. He has already been to Atlanta, Detroit and Philly. Harris advocates for community engagement at every level, ensuring that voices from all walks of life are heard.

“We’ve made mistakes before by not involving the community,” he said. “It’s about talking to people and asking what they want to hear, what they want to see, and what policies they want implemented.”

Harris also discussed the need for Hip-Hop artists to embrace their political influence, especially during election season.

Rappers aligned with political figures like VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, but said they need to be as active in holding politicians accountable.

“It’s about who’s going to talk about real issues and stand behind them,” he said.

Harris, community reinvestment goes beyond just rhetoric. He has been vocal about directing resources from Opportunity Zones into underserved communities.

Harris has also called for increased federal support for trade programs and school choice to drive sustainable change. “We have to pick things that we know we can zero in on and hold people accountable for,” he asserted. “If we don’t take action, we lose our power.”

Check out our full interview with Harris as he talks Death Row (literally and the record label), Suge Knight, coastal beefs, Denzel Washington, Snoop Dogg and much more.

DDG Put On Blast By TikToker Who Clapped Back At Baby Mama Insult 

By: London JennnCategory: News

DDG has had a rough time since announcing his split from the mother of his baby son, Halle Bailey, raging online at Joe Budden and many others who criticized him in the wake of the split. 

Earlier this month, DDG announced his breakup from The Little Mermaid actress. Since then, he’s engaged in a “digital war” with the “Joe Budden Podcast” host, although the “Pump It Up” hitmaker recently had a change of heart concerning the Pontiac, Michigan rapper.  

In addition to going off on Budden, DDG also lashed out online against many of his critics amid the breakup. However, he got a taste of his own medicine when a TikToker turned his insult back on him. 

He responded to a creator who claimed, “DDG definitely trapped Halle with that baby,” stitching her video alongside his response.  

“You got two kids but no baby daddy,” he said, revealing he searched her social media posts. “But you worried about me? Don’t make sense to me. Y’all need to stop bro.”  

Flashing the camera to show son Halo in the background, DDG continued, “I’m a father. I’m in my child’s life. Worry about your baby daddy. Why are you worried about me?” 

DDG Gets A Response

DDG later deleted his video. However, the TikToker swiftly fired back with a video scrolling Halle Bailey’s Instagram feed and highlighting the absence of any photos of DDG. 

“So now that we got that out the way, you’re nowhere on Halle’s page, right?” she began. “It’s funny that you tried to use me being a baby mama as an insult when you turned her into a baby mama your damn self. Why would I have my ex-husband on my page?” 

Emphasizing that she married the father of her two children, the creator then turned the tables on DDG. 

“Did you ever marry that girl? Was there a secret wedding I’m unaware of?” she asked. “Very weird read considering that you made that girl a f###### baby mama. To use baby mama as a f###### insult when you baby mama’d her, is f###### wild.” 

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@DDG you’re stiches was off… why would I have my exhusband posted? #greenscreenvideo

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Meanwhile, DDG celebrated turning 27 on Thursday, October 10. He shared a photo of his favorite birthday present, a shirt with his son’s image. 

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im 27 today, my favorite present was this shirt 🎂 #ddg #fyp

♬ what u bad for – DDG

50 Cent Shows No Mercy As Jeweler Asks For Forgiveness Amid $5M Lawsuit 

By: London JennnCategory: News

50 Cent isn’t backing down after suing a jeweler for using his name and image to promote an imitation version of the G-Unit honcho’s cross chain. 

As AllHipHop reported, 50 Cent sued Maksud Agadjani and TraxNYC for trademark infringement on Thursday (October 10), but the jeweler hopes he has a change of heart. 

Hours after reports of the lawsuit, Agadjani hopped on his Instagram Story with a video message, invoking the symbolism of the cross to appeal to 50 Cent. 

“The cross is meant for forgiveness, redemption, forgiveness of sins,” he said. “Forgive, forget. Let it go, brother.”   

However, 50 Cent is not known for his forgiving nature concerning financial misgivings. In fact, the Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul is notorious for collecting on all debts (by Monday), something the jeweler should have considered.  

50 Cent reposted Agadjani’s plea alongside a message of his own. “Let me think about it,” he teased before adding, “Nah you tried to play with me ! You know the vibes by Monday.” 

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50 Cent Advises Jeweler To Talk To A Lawyer

A short while later, 50 Cent returned with a post from Agadjani’s Instagram Story. It appears the jeweler was trying to shift the pieces quickly. “Get ‘em before they’re gone,” Agadjani wrote alongside the knockoff crosses.  

“This fool took my custom piece copied it, then posted this 7 hours ago using my likeness to sell them. He must don’t know how this works,” 50 wrote in the caption. “If he talks to a lawyer they would tell him this is not good.” 

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Before 50 took legal action, Agadjani brazenly boasted about copying the rapper’s custom piece to promote his knockoffs. 

“Guess what 50 Cent?” he said in one video. “We just jocked your style.” 

Agadjani further taunted 50 Cent by tagging him in an Instagram post earlier this week. Thanking him “for the inspiration,” Agadjani wrote, “I’m sure you won’t mind.” 

However, 50 Cent did mind and let him know in the comments. “This was a bad idea,” he replied. “You will regret doing this I promise.” 

GloRilla Drops Debut Album “GLORIOUS” Featuring Gospel Twist & Star Collabs 

By: London JennnCategory: News

GloRilla has unleashed her debut album, GLORIOUS, after feeding her fans a steady stream of hits. 

Since bursting onto the scene in 2022 with her catchy song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” the Memphis native has risen up the rankings with viral anthems including “Yeah Glo,” and “TGIF,” and has worked with some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars, collaborating with the likes of Cardi B and touring with Megan Thee Stallion. 

On Friday (October 11), GloRilla unveiled GLORIOUS, a 15-track project including features from top names like Latto, T-Pain, Muni Long and many more. 

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In addition to the album, GloRilla dropped the visuals for her collab with Sexyy Red, “Whatchu Know About Me.” The track samples Boosie Badazz, Foxx and Webbie’s “Wipe Me Down,” and Boosie makes a cameo in the music video.  

Giving a nod to her roots, Glo teamed up with Kirk Franklin and other gospel musicians on “Rain Down on Me.” Franklin revealed he “fell in love with her personality” and was “was attracted to the purity, the spirit, of her desire to work with me.” 

After joining Megan Thee Stallion on the Hot Girl Summer Tour, they reunite on “How I Look.” However, they have entertained the prospect of creating an entire collaborative album. 

“Megan is a real rapper, and I’m also a real rapper,” GloRilla told Billboard earlier this year. “We actually be talking and coming with bars on some down South gangsta s###. [It would be] some down South, real turnt, real rap [s###].”  

Megan Thee Stallion was equally enthusiastic about the idea.“I think that would be very fire,” she added. “I ain’t gon’ say too much, but it feels like it’s going to get done.” 

Stream GLORIOUS below.

Offset Seems As Amused As Cardi B When It Comes To Rumors About Their Relationship

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

It’s likely that Offset knows something that we don’t based on his recent reaction to the swirling rumors about Cardi B and a notable NFL player.

Throughout the past few weeks, social media trolls and Internet sleuths have linked the “W.A.P” rapper to Houston Texans’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Multiple fan theories allege Cardi and Diggs were intimate with each other during her pregnancy and ongoing issues with Offset. However, Cardi appeared to deny the allegations in a recent Twitter Spaces livestream she hosted, during which she described the rumors as “cute” in addition to dubbing the Internet as “insane”.

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Offset was either amused or triggered by Cardi’s response to the rumors, given the fact that he not only liked a post that AllHipHop shared covering the incident, but also voted in a poll speculating the validity of the entire situation. While it’s hard to tell exactly which option the “Ric Flair Drip” rapper voted for in the poll, it is clear that his presence on the post was almost as entertaining as the messy tea being instigated by it.

“Nahhhhhhh what did Set vote? Lol,” a user questioned in the comments section of the post.

“Not offset voted too,” one user wrote in a comment.

A number of users were just as curious as we were as to what Offset’s vote was, considering the poll options asked individuals to vote based on their belief that either the fling happened and or Cardi was lying about it, or that it was all completely fabricated and or folks are nosey.

“What he vote lol,” one user questioned, to which another replied, “Thats what everybody wishing it would say cuz it don’t tell u it only shows who voted.”

Another user remarked on Offset’s interaction with the post by highlighting the unusual nature of the entire saga unfolding between the former Migos rapper and the mother of his children.

“What makes it funnier is the fact that Offset voted and they still live in the same house,” the user wrote.

While it appears as though Offset is taking all of this lightly and in stride as he continues to navigate he and Cardi’s pending divorce, it has become increasingly unclear whether or not the pair are reconciling or simply trolling each other in a bitter back and forth.

No matter the case, it would appear as though one could make the educated guess that Offset isn’t truly threatened by the rumors about Cardi and Diggs. Well, it’s either that, or he’s trying to downplay the whole thing to save face.

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Safaree Gets Dragged By Reality TV Show Cast Member Over Failed Relationship With Nicki Minaj

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

Safaree may never live down the fact that Nicki Minaj is the proverbial “one that got away” from him and his recent interview promoting the new season of the latest reality tv series he is apart of is proof of it.

In a recent press interview promoting season two of Peacock’s#### reality show House Of Villains, Safaree’s fellow cast member Wes Bergman took a shot at him over his past relationship with rap superstar Nicki Minaj. Alongside Teresa Giudice, the trio discussed the emotional highs and lows the show brings, but things quickly turned personal for Safaree when the topic of his ex came up.

“It felt good to let it out because I have a lot of things built up inside me and I’m never able to express myself,” Safaree said while reflecting on his experience sharing his feelings on the show.

However, the moment took a harsh turn as he revealed that Wes, whom he confided in, had used his vulnerability against him.

“I thought I could put my trust and talk to Wes,” he said. “And the things I was saying to him, he would make fun of me behind my back to other people.”

Bergman not only appeared to confirm Safaree’s claims about being bullied, he didn’t hold back when it came to his thoughts on Safaree’s past.

“His life’s been downhill since that breakup,” Bergman said unapologetically with a smirk. “He peaked, he beat me there.”

The tough lover banter continued as Bergman followed up the comment with another dig.

“Her career skyrocketed the second that she left him, he bluntly.

Though the trio was laughing at the remarks at his expense, Safaree seemed visibly affected and managed to get the last word in as he responded “I left.”

“Don’t listen in the Wes,” he said while chuckling, assuring viewers he’s in on the joke.

While it’s unclear how recently the segment was shot, it is certainly evident that Safaree is still holding on to some piece of the relationship he and Nicki shared based on his decision to support her amid her Gag City Reloaded Tour. In a video AllHipHop shared, Safaree attended the Miami leg of the concert wearing a denim vest similar to the one he and Nicki notoriously argued about in a vlog while the pair were still dating nearly a decade ago. In one of the videos, Safaree was singing Nicki’s recent hit “FTCU” word for word with concertgoers in the crowd, presumably before he left after she brought her husband Kenneth Petty on stage. In a tweet he shared following his appearance at the concert, Safaree claimed he has nothing but love for Nicki, whom he says he is “proud” of.

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Safaree and Nicki Minaj dated from the early 2000s until their public breakup in 2014. Throughout their relationship, Safaree was not only Nicki’s partner but also her hype man and collaborator, contributing to several of her early projects, including hits such as “Did It On ‘Em” and “Roman’s Revenge.” Their split marked the end of a decade-long partnership, and Nicki’s career continued to skyrocket post-breakup, while Safaree embarked on his own path in reality TV and music.

Watch the full interview above.

Westside Gunn Announces First-Ever Sneaker Will Debut With Saucony

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: News

Westside Gunn has given fans a glimpse into the very beginning stages of his journey of breaking into the footwear industry.

In a post he shared to Instagram on Wednesday (October 9), the Griselda rap mastermind announced he is in the midst of working with Saucony to deliver his own sneaker. Though he remained tight-lipped about the details of the silhouette of the sneaker, and the expected arrival of his first-ever shoe, he made up for it by offering his fans and followers with a barrage of images and video of the hands-on approach he’s taking to the development of the product.

“FIRST DAY IN THE OFFICE @saucony,” Westside Gunn wrote in part.

“I’m proud to announce I’m OFFICIALLY dropping my first sneaker!!!!” he wrote. “This is a dream come true and I just wanna thank y’all so much for believing in my ART thank u @jaetips for opening the door and inspiring me I’m a keep pushing the culture fwd..”

As Westside Gunn continued in the caption of the post, he proceeded to make a big bet on himself in anticipation of the arrival of the final product.

“Also thank u to the staff for believing in my vision and treating me like a Day 1 I won’t disappoint,” he wrote. “BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING and I just wanna let y’all know GOD IS THE GREATEST and y’all support is wats keeping me going, I’ll put my 800k followers against somebody’s 10M anyday, Love y’all now let’s make some of the flyest kicks ever – #SUPERFLYGOD.”

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Prior to joining the fold over at Saucony, Westside Gunn praised the brand for their innovative releases this year and even credited New York-bred designer Jae Tips and his “To-Do List” collection as a major source of inspiration. In the same sort of way Tips infused his Bronx flare into the collection, Westside Gunn appears to be interweaving the DNA of his Griselda brand into his project. Along with clips of himself diligently going through fabric samples, the Pray For Paris lyricist showed images of what appears to be a Saucony logo emblazoned with the Griselda insignia.

Check out the post above to see video of Westside Gunn working with Saucony’s design team in the early developmental stages of his sneaker’s production.

50 Cent Sues Jeweler After Issuing Stern Warning: “You Will Regret This”

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A jeweler faced the legal wrath of 50 Cent for using his name and image to promote a knockoff version of the rapper’s cross chain. The G-Unit boss, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, sued Maksud Agadjani and TraxNYC for trademark infringement on Thursday (October 10).

“Defendants, who are in the jewelry business, willfully and knowingly created imitations of an original necklace designed exclusively for Jackson; used Jackson’s name, image and other intellectual property rights to mislead consumers into believing defendants’ reproductions are affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Jackson; and continue to use Jackson’s name, image and other intellectual property rights for commercial gain,” the complaint read, per TheWrap.

50 Cent commented on the lawsuit via Instagram.

“Every now and then someone does something like this,” he wrote. “I don’t know why but I do know I’m a need that by Monday.”

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Agadjani initially started boasting about copying 50 Cent’s chain on TikTok in August.

“Guess what 50 Cent? We made it,” Agadjani said. “And we made it for our customers. We just jocked your style. I know you watch my videos and now I’m watching your s### and jocking your s### just like you jocked my s### … I thought it was a nice cross, 50.”

The jeweler taunted 50 Cent again just days before the lawsuit was filed.

“50, thank you for the inspiration,” Agadjani said in an Instagram video advertising the jewelry. “You’re a true gentleman. I’m sure you won’t mind.”

Agadjani received a warning in the post’s comments.

“This was a bad idea,” 50 Cent wrote. “You will regret doing this I promise.”

Agadjani replied, “Yo don’t you got better things to worry about?”

50 Cent’s lawsuit sought more than $5 million in damages.

Kanye West’s Nitrous Oxide-Fueled Paranoia Targeted His Wife & Kardashians, Lawsuit Alleges

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A man identifying himself as Kanye West’s former “director of intelligence” filed a lawsuit against the controversial rapper on Thursday (October 10). According to court documents obtained by multiple outlets, John Doe said his ex-boss ordered him to covertly investigate Ye’s wife Bianca Censori and the Kardashians.

Ye allegedly became more and more paranoid after consuming “copious amounts of nitrous oxide,” echoing claims of ex-Yeezy chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos. John Doe, a “fixer,” said he was instructed to hire private investigators to tail Censori without her knowledge.

“John Doe was also tasked by Ye to investigate the Kardashian family and supposed various criminal links Ye believed they had with criminal enterprises, including alleged sex trafficking,” the lawsuit contended.

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The “fixer” sued Ye for emotional distress, retaliation and California labor code violations. The lawsuit accused Ye of threatening John Doe’s life and firing the plaintiff for alerting West to reports of child abuse at Donda Academy.

“Ye has only himself to blame for his mounting legal woes,” John Doe’s attorney Ron Zambrano told TheWrap. “He just can’t continue hiring employees, treating them terribly, then refusing to pay them in violation of numerous employment laws, let alone threaten to kill them as he did in this case. Our client is so fearful of Ye and his erratic, disturbing and unpredictable behavior that he wishes to remain anonymous for his own safety. It’s not only illegal but unconscionable that an employer would threaten any employee with bodily harm or death.”

John Doe said he needed medical treatment due to the “stress and trauma” he endured from West’s threats, a hostile work environment and “exposure to illegal and unethical activities.” The plaintiff allegedly suffered panic attacks and anxiety. He sought more than seven figures in punitive and compensatory damages, including unpaid wages.

SIGNS: Adult Film Industry Goes Politcal With Anti-Conservative Ads Targeting “Project 2025”

By: Devon JeffersonCategory: Rumors

The adult film industry is mounting an aggressive approach to entering the political fray via the “Hands Off My P###” campaign.

The campaign has spawned numerous ads that have hit websites across the adult industry, warning viewers about conservative efforts to crack down on explicit content. According to a report from The Daily Beast, this $100,000 initiative was launched on October 7 and targets battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada.

The campaign’s main goal is to target the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” plan by highlighting the fact that it isn’t just a talking point, but rather a full-on plan to criminalize p### and prosecute those who create it. The ads scream, “Don’t let them control what you watch” and “Keep your hands off my p##n.” With statistics showing that 44% of men aged 18 to 29 and 57% of those aged 30 to 49 watched p##n in the last month, the campaign knows its audience well.

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The p### industry has launched a “hands off my p###” campaign, targeting Project 2025, with video ads on pornographic websites. “Everybody looking at online p### in those states being told, right then and there when they’re thinking about that, that JD Vance and Donald Trump will make p### a criminal offense if they get into office? What is the likely effect of that on, say, I don’t know, the gender gap among voters in the swing states?” @The Rachel Maddow Show asks.

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Taking a jab at political figures, the “Hands Off My P###” site calls out “140 Trump appointees” allegedly backing Project 2025, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Ohio Senator JD Vance.

“While there are a lot of jerk-offs in Washington, the ones you should worry about are the right-wing conservatives working to end the p### industry,” a statement on the website reads.

JD Vance, who’s previously criticized pornography and its influence on society, isn’t shying away from his views.

“I think the combination of p### and abortion have basically created a lonely, isolated generation that isn’t getting married, they’re not having families, and they’re actually not even totally sure how to interact with each other,” Vance said in a past interview with Crisis Magazine.

Though his current campaign attempts to distance him from Project 2025, his earlier endorsements and connections to its architects speak volumes.

Project 2025, spearheaded by Heritage Foundation officials like Russell Vought, seeks to reshape American society through sweeping legislative changes. The leaked recordings reveal plans to regulate p### and other moral issues through indirect avenues.

Among the proposals are strict age verification laws for adult websites, expanded obscenity laws that could criminalize distribution, and severe penalties for creators and site operators found violating these regulations.

Check out the report above for additional details on the key states where the ads will be appearing.

Diddy’s Homeland Security “Leak” Defense Shot Down By Government

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Attorney Marc Agnifilo accused Homeland Security of leaking video of his client Diddy abusing Cassie Ventura to CNN. The government denied anything to do with the leak in emails obtained by AllHipHop.

“The Government did not possess the video published by CNN prior to its public release, and the Government possessed no surveillance video at all from the Intercontinental prior to CNN’s public broadcast,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson wrote to Agnifilo. “Accordingly, we wish to advise you that we consider any assertion in your motion of a purported Government leak related to the Intercontinental surveillance video to lack a good faith basis.”

Agnifilo responded, “I don’t believe you can possibly know what DHS agents did and did not do in regard to this videotape. We are making it very clear that we believe the U.S. Attorney’s Office was not involved in the leak. However, I don’t feel the same way about DHS … We reached out as a gesture of good faith and because we genuinely want to know your perspective. That being said, while you can speak from a position of knowledge in regard to your office, I don’t believe you can do so in regard to the agency.”

Homeland Security raided Diddy’s homes in March. CNN released 2016 surveillance footage of Diddy attacking his ex-girlfriend at a hotel in May. The video corroborated allegations from Ventura’s 2023 lawsuit against the Hip-Hop mogul.

“To be clear, to our understanding, DHS did not have possession of the videotape prior to CNN’s publication of it,” Johnson told Diddy’s lawyer. “Only the Government has authority to obtain grand jury material, and the video broadcast by CNN was not obtained through grand jury process.”

Diddy was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in September. He was denied bail for the third time on Thursday (October 10). His trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025.