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Kim Kardashian Pushes For Menendez Brothers’ Release

Kim Kardashian is championing the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez, pushing for their freedom after visiting them behind bars and highlighting an allegedly transformative piece of evidence.

Convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents, the Menendez brothers’ case is once again in the limelight, partly due to Kardashian’s passionate essaying in NBC News and the recent spotlight from a Netflix series titled “Monsters.”

In her essay, Kardashian shares her encounters with the brothers, portraying them as “kind, intelligent, and honest men.”

“Can anyone honestly deny that the justice system would have treated the Menendez sisters more leniently? Despite overwhelming family testimony acknowledging the abuse Erik and Lyle suffered, the public remained skeptical. Robbed of their childhoods by their parents, then robbed of any chance of freedom by a criminal justice system eager to punish them without considering the context or understanding the “why,” and without caring about whether the punishment fit the crime, Erik and Lyle were condemned before the trial even began,” Kardashian wrote.

The push to revisit their life sentences comes after the discovery of a 1988 letter from Erik Menendez to a cousin, which allegedly describes abuse by their father.

The evidence is part of what Kardashian, a law student and criminal justice reform advocate, hopes will initiate a fresh look at their sentences.

“We owe it to those little boys who lost their childhoods, who never had a chance to be heard, helped or saved,” Kim Kardashian wrote.

The brothers, then young adults at 21 and 18, committed the act in their Beverly Hills home, igniting a high-profile legal saga.

Both described enduring years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse by their parents, a defense used throughout their trials.

This newfound attention coincides with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s recent decision to grant a court hearing in November, prompted by the presentation of fresh evidence against their father, Jose Menendez.

Kim Kardashian reflects on the broader implications of growth and experience in her statement.

“We are all products of our experiences. They shape who we were, who we are, and who we will be,” Kim Kardashian said.

King Keese is Creating His Future with ‘The Destination’s Journey Podcast’

In 2024, IAMKINGKEESE has broadened his multimedia enterprise by venturing into podcasting and live-streaming digital content. ‘The Destination’s Journey Podcast’ serves as a comprehensive digital interactive broadcast platform, featuring live interviews, events, podcasts, and visual documentaries.

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Joe Budden Rips Apart Tommy Richman’s “I’m Not A Hip-Hop Artist” Comment

Tommy Richman had a massive hit this year with “MILLION DOLLAR BABY,” but a handful of tweets he recently fired off has ruffled some feathers.

On Wednesday (October 2), Richman wrote “I’m not a Hip-Hop artist” in a since-deleted post and was quickly smacked with an onslaught of backlash. He ultimately walked back the tweet, saying he meant to say “I’m not SOLELY a Hip-Hop artist.” But people weren’t buying it.

Now, Joe Budden—who admitted he “hated” that song—is weighing in. In a nutshell, he believes Richman is just another white artist who’s using Hip-Hop to break into country.

“You in that group of people that can receive your success and never have to talk to Black people,” Budden said in a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast. “But the first time you speak […] but you sayin’ 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.”

Budden also acknowledged that DJHed essentially forced Richman to clean up his mess. Shortly after Richman sent the tweet, DJHed replied, “Glad I got the PSA before I did my radio mix. 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 instantly went into defense mode and replied, “I’ll say again, Im thankful for everything. I’m saying I don’t wanna be boxed in. I grew up on hip hop. But I’m a singer.”

DJHed, clearly willing to have an open dialogue with Richman, returned with, “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).”

Funkmaster Flex slammed “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” in June, saying, “If you’re someone that likes this song, you are a clown. I don’t know what the rest of his songs sound like. I don’t even know who Tommy Richman is. Sounds like a shoe store. Now we’re gonna document this hot garbage. We’re gonna play it now, I know you want to hear it. I wonder if this is big in the club. See this part is deceiving like it might be a good song.”

Local D.A. Furious After 8Ball & MJG Get Their Own Street

Last weekend, The City of Memphis officially named a street corner in Orange Mound after revered rappers 8Ball & MJG.

The intersection of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard was rechristened as “8Ball Blvd at MJG Avenue,” a move that has sparked a little bit of controversy.

The district attorney in nearby DeSoto County in Mississippi expressed deep concern over the decision, arguing that it sends the wrong message to the community.

While some residents view the street naming as a celebration of Memphis’s rich musical culture, District Attorney Matthew Barton believes it glorifies a lifestyle that contributes to the city’s ongoing crime issues.

“Memphis and Tennessee leaders constantly ask why crime continues to devastate their communities. The answer is clear: it’s because they romanticize it,” Barton stated in an opinion piece.

8Ball & MJG are widely regarded for their music, which talks about the perils of street life.

According to Barton, by naming a street after the group, Memphis is elevating and celebrating the culture that fuels the city’s crime problem.

“How can they expect to reduce violence and criminal behavior when they’re publicly honoring individuals who promote the same destructive lifestyle?” he questioned.

Barton emphasized that the city’s crime rates are not a mystery.

He argued that as long as Memphis continues to glorify figures who celebrate criminality, they are feeding the very problems they claim to be fighting.

“Memphis has no shortage of heroes—teachers, civil rights activists, and everyday citizens who are working to create positive change. Instead of lifting up these role models, they are dedicating street corners to individuals who glorify criminal behavior,” Barton said.

The District Attorney also highlighted the broader impact of such decisions, noting that the consequences of Memphis’s crime problem spill over into neighboring communities, including DeSoto County.

“As long as crime continues to be romanticized and celebrated in Memphis, neighboring communities are left dealing with the overflow—more violence, more drugs, more lives at risk. We are interconnected, and their decisions impact us all,” Barton explained.

Top5 Squashes Beef With DJ Drama Shortly After Prison Release

Top5 has put his issues with DJ Drama behind him. According to one of his Instagram Stories, the Canadian rapper “made it right.” He included a screenshot of himself on a FaceTime call with DJ Drama and thanked fellow rapper Bunso by giving him a “shoutout.”

Top5, who was released from jail on September 23 after his charge of first-degree murder was stayed by the Crown in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, had a public fallout with DJ Drama in 2023 due to a combination of personal and professional issues.

The conflict began when Top5 accused DJ Drama of being untrustworthy after Top5 signed a deal with Drama’s label, Generation Now. Top5 claimed that Drama didn’t support him after the deal and suggested that Drama abandoned him during his legal troubles, which involved charges related to the aforementioned high-profile murder case.

Top5 made his grievances known through social media, where he lashed out at DJ Drama, alleging a lack of communication and broken promises. DJ Drama, on the other hand, maintained his distance publicly, not addressing the situation directly in detail.

The tension between the two was fueled by Top5’s frustration with the music industry and his legal troubles, which escalated the beef. However, it seems the feud was more personal than business-oriented, with Top5 feeling abandoned at a time when he needed support.

In June 2023, Top5 posted a video of three masked men showing off jewelry that allegedly belonged to DJ Drama. Top 5 wrote in the caption: “For all you that don’t post my music, and don’t play my music 2023 your chains are getting snatched.. @djdrama come get ur chain back lil boy.”

A witness who claims he saw the attack said “A man messaged the betting group last night saying ‘Biiiiiiig fight at my club tonight lol. Man’s jumped dj drama and this guy is still GUSHING blood like 20mins later’ and then another man called me saying he witnessed it live.” Top5 later claimed DJ Drama paid $120,000 to get the chains back. Footage of the alleged attack never actually surfaced.

At 56, Will Smith Finally Realizes He Can Get Mad After Oscars Slap

Will Smith’ is still playing the victim as he returns to music, which has him reflecting on past outbursts, famously illustrated by his dramatic 2022 Oscars incident where he stunned viewers by slapping Chris Rock following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.

At the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, the actor and musician revealed a newfound freedom in music that offers him space for genuine expression beyond his acting career.

“Music is a more honest place for me where I feel like I can say things that I wouldn’t say and I can express things and there’s uncertainty and there’s sadness,” the 56-year-old Smith was quoted by the Hollywood Reporter.

This raw exploration comes in the wake of the public incident that unfolded during the award ceremony, when Smith shouted from his seat after returning from the slap, “Keep my wife’s name out your f**king mouth.”

The moment at the Oscars became a defining point in Smith’s recent life, exposing a side the public rarely saw.

As he continued to unpack those emotions, Smith remarked that previously, he didn’t allow himself to show vulnerability.

Jada Pinkett Smith disclosed she and Will had privately ended their relationship in 2016, yet remained publicly married despite her shocking affair with August Alsina.

This disclosure added complexity to the backdrop of the Oscars incident.

“The two things I would never let myself publicly be is sad or mad. Now I’m just starting to be more honest with myself—I have a lot of fun in life, but I’m sad sometimes and I can get mad sometimes,” Smith confessed at the event.

Slim Thug Says He’s Voting For Kamala Harris Because She’s Black Woman, Not Her Policies

Slim Thug is unabashedly showing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for office and has expressed why he feels other people of color should follow suit.

The Houston rapper took to Instagram Live equipped with a passionate plea for Black Americans to support Kamala Harris in her run for president. In doing so, Slim Thug made his stance crystal clear, remarking on his belief that her identity as a Black woman should be enough to earn votes from the Black community. In his candid, unfiltered video, Slim expressed his frustration with Black voters who might hesitate to support Harris, stressing the importance of backing her regardless of policy specifics.

“How is you Black, not represent for the Black woman,” Slim Thug began, questioning how any Black person could consider voting for anyone else. “I understand white people voting for Trump, or any other race,” he said. “I’m going to vote for Kamala strictly because she Black. I don’t even know her muthaf##king policies.”

Slim Thug continued, arguing identity, solidarity and loyalty within the community are major reasons why Black people should be supporting Harris.

“I’m not finna not vote for the Black lady though,” he said. “I don’t know what type of people y’all is. I’m voting for the Black woman kid. It shouldn’t even be nothing to think about.”

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The rapper also pushed back against common criticisms of Harris, particularly those who accuse her of being insufficiently “Black” or claim she’s out to take away Americans’ guns.

“’Oh man, she’s going to take our guns, she’s not Black,’ stop the cap man!” he exclaimed. “Kamala is Black kid. Stop the cap, man.”

Slim Thug’s fiery defense of Harris didn’t stop there, as he went on to attack Donald Trump’s stance on policing in response to critics who have accused the Vice President of locking Black men up during her tenure as the District Attorney in San Francisco.

“Trump just said on TV, he’s going to give police free range on you dumb ass n###ass,” he warned.

Slim Thug isn’t the only celebrity throwing his support behind Kamala Harris. Over recent months, other prominent figures in the Black entertainment world have expressed their endorsement. Common has praised Harris’s dedication to criminal justice reform, while media mogul Oprah Winfrey has applauded her as a symbol of progress for Black women.

Watch Slim Thug’s full address on the matter in the post above.

Cardi B Shreds Internet Trolls With Sassy Comebacks Over Body Shaming Comments

Cardi B clapped back at critics on social media this week, confronting body-shaming comments regarding her post-baby figure in a series of fiery exchanges that set Twitter ablaze.‌

The rapper didn’t mince words when fans criticized her appearance following the birth of her third child, born on September 7, 2024.

A user by the name of Tim Gretszky kicked off the drama with a post suggesting Cardi had compromised her looks.

“The fact Cardi B really did that to her body is pissing me off! 😔😒.. Like y’all gotta start loving yourself ladies! No way she should’ve fucced her s### up like that an she really thinks that s### look good too. Smh, it don’t Cardi, you still bae a lil bit but you blew it,” Tim wrote.

In response, Cardi B shared a sharp retort with her followers tweeting that the criticism was misguided since her appearance in one of the videos was exaggerated due to wearing a “5X faja,” a compressive garment.

“Y’all really need to relax ..This is how my body REALLY LOOKS LIKE,” she asserted, clarifying that the overblown look came from the shapewear.

The star called on fans to think critically about context, especially after her recent childbirth.

Further complicating the situation, a fan named Zhane added to the drama by trying to make fun of Cardi’s abdomen.

“Babe, you still look crazy…and your stomach always looks like it’s about to rip apart.”

Cardi’s reply was unapologetically direct: “B#### you literally look like a f##### potato yet you talking bout my looks wit a passion…This why I be dragging you b###### by yall draws cause b#### why you got soo much nerves.”

For her part, Zhane seemed to revel in the back-and-forth and wasted no time trying to get under Cardi’s skin again – and she succeeded.

“The insecure b#### has found little ole me today 🥰 So glad I could strike a nerve.”

Cardi didn’t let this slide, retorting, “Little ole me? B#### you is BIG…and nobody went looking for you to be found you was in my quotes not minding your thick neck.”

The Bardi gang immediately defended their leader. Check out some of the craziest replies.

Ice-T Targets Two-Party System, Likens Dems & Republicans To Street Gangs In Body Count Song

Ice-T, legendary rapper and frontman of the heavy metal band Body Count, has written a song blasting the U.S. political landscape. The band’s latest song, provocatively titled “F##k What You Heard,” dives into the deep divisions in American politics, comparing the two-party system to gang warfare.

In the song, Ice-T refers to Democrats and Republicans as “Democrips” and “Bloodpublicans,” drawing parallels between the parties’ identities and the colors of notorious street gangs. Blue is for the Crips and red is for the Bloods.

“Right now, you have the DemoCrips and you got the Bloodpublicans. The DemoCrips wear the blue, the Blood Republicans wear the red, and they gang bang,” Ice-T told AllHipHop.

The Grammy Award-winning artist opined like gangs and blind loyalty to a single group, stifling independent thought and keeping Americans divided. Democrats and Republicans prioritize party loyalty over addressing systemic problems in his view.

“The problem with gang banging part of politics is if you are a Democrat, you have to rock with everything the Democrats say,” he explained. “If I’m a Republican, I got to ride with the Republicans. I can’t sway across the lines. If I’m a Crip, I rock with the Crips. So, that’s the gang banging (part of it). Both wings are on the same bird.”

In the final verse of “F##k What You Heard,” Ice-T pulls no punches, driving home the idea that political division is a tool of manipulation. “I don’t care what sets you claim, left wing or right/It’s all the same,” he raps. “You’re racist or you’re not/And you ain’t f###### honest/Just because you claim cop, divide and conquer/That’s the key to the game/Keep us fighting each other while they rob the train.”

He argued that both parties contribute to the same governmental machine that maintains power.

“When you pay taxes, you don’t pay taxes to the Republicans, you pay to the government,” Ice-T emphasized. “At the end of the day, it’s all government. They would love to keep us fighting each other. Try being independent and thinking for yourself. That’s what I’m saying in this song.”

As far as who he’s voting for, Ice said, “Anybody but Donald Trump.”

SIGNS: TikTok Users Motivated Woman To Investigate Buried Carpet For Human Remains

The home an Ohio woman shares with her boyfriend and kids is now at the center of an investigation into the discovery of could be human remains.

Katie Santry, a Columbus, Ohio resident, has captivated the internet after discovering a buried rug in her backyard—one that she now believes may contain human remains. What started as a routine home improvement project quickly spiraled into a viral saga that has social media buzzing with theories of ghosts, hidden bodies, and police investigations. Santry’s strange journey began when she and her boyfriend, Brandon, were digging up their lawn to build a fence.

As they shoveled deeper into the soil, the couple stumbled upon a carpet buried in the dirt. Initially, they brushed it off as an odd but insignificant discovery, never suspecting that it would soon spark a mystery that would take the internet by storm.

Days later, Santry was thrown into further confusion when she discovered her laptop screen mysteriously shattered. Her desk was in disarray, but no one in the house—her boyfriend, his kids, or her own son—claimed responsibility. Bewildered, she began to wonder if something supernatural might be at play.

“Is there a dead body in that rug? Or is it the ghost of the rug’s past?” Katie Santry mused, and soon turned to TikTok to share the strange occurrence with her followers.

In her first TikTok video, she playfully speculated, “What on earth happened? Is there a ghost breaking my stuff?”

According to a story from PEOPLE, Santry revealed another eerie detail that her next-door neighbor had passed away in their home the same day she and Brandon moved in last October, and shortly after, the neighboring house was boarded up.

“It was just a series of weird, coincidental events that, with a creative mind, could be construed as ghostly,” she added.

As her TikTok blew up, so did the pressure from followers to investigate further. Comments poured in urging her to call the police and get to the bottom of the mysterious carpet. What initially seemed like a joke turned serious as Santry realized she had a massive online audience invested in her backyard mystery.

“When I called the police and asked them, ‘Hey, do you want to come to my house to look at a rug?’ I felt insane,” she admitted in a recent broadcast interview. However, to her surprise, officers showed up but found nothing concerning—at least at first.

Determined to get answers, Santry planned to host a BYO shovel party with friends to dig out the rug once and for all. But before they could take matters into their own hands, the local homicide department called, offering to send sniffing dogs to investigate the buried object. Santry recorded the entire event on TikTok live, with over 100,000 viewers tuned in to witness the outcome.

“I really didn’t think anything was going to come of it,” she recalled, admitting she thought it would all end as a funny story. But when the first dog sat down, signaling something of interest, Santry began to panic. “I thought maybe it was just an accident. And when the second dog did it too, I freaked out.”

With two police dogs alerting at the same spot, the investigation has now taken a darker turn. While no official findings have been confirmed, the viral story has only deepened in mystery as the internet continues to speculate about what lies beneath the surface of Santry’s backyard. Could it be a long-buried secret, or just a strange coincidence? Only time—and perhaps more TikToks—will tell.

Watch the full interview with the homeowner above.

Why Method Man Thinks This Rapper Has Completely “Transcended” Hip-Hop 

Method Man is giving Snoop Dogg his flowers, crediting him with creating a blueprint for his peers to “transcend” the music industry and flourish in avenues outside of rapping. 

During a recent interview, Steven A. Smith asked the Wu-Tang Clan rapper who the “baddest” rapper in the game is right now.  

“I’m gonna go with legacy on this one and I’m gonna have to say Snoop Dogg,” Method Man said. “With LL COOL J] coming up right behind him.”: 

Meth elaborated, explaining that the West Coast icon “doesn’t even have to drop music,” because he has ” transcended” titles like “rapper” or “artist.” 

“Snoop is a franchise now,” he added. “He should just be an ambassador for our music, period. Or hold classes on how to broaden your horizons, how to master different trades, how to market yourself because Snoop is doing incredible things and we’re looking at more than 30 years.” 

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Snoop Dogg is involved in a wide range of ventures outside of music, with businesses ranging from a cannabis line and dispensary, a cereal brand co-created with Master P and a “Gin and Juice” cocktail brand with Dr. Dre.  

He also recently became a fan favorite with his coverage of the Paris Olympic Games and is involved in multiple philanthropic endeavors, including his youth football league.  

Method Man Teases Appearance On Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s Upcoming Album

Method Man recently teased a collab on Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s highly anticipated new album, Missionary.  

In a recent live “Drink Champs” episode, Meth revealed he and Dre made a track together in the mid-2000s, but never officially released it.  

“Every time I work with Dre I feel like I need a do over,” he said, joking that the “chronic” affected his abilities. “I spit a verse but it wasn’t up to par for me, and Dre was gracious enough not to put it out. It kinda leaked any muthafuckin way. This second shot I got is for the Dre and Snoop joint coming up … He got a lotta fire s### on there.” 

Bidding War Erupts Over Alleged Diddy Sex Tape With Male A-Lister

A bidding war has reportedly erupted over a tape of Diddy having sex with a male A-List celebrity.

Attorney Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, who’s representing several of Diddy’s alleged sexual assault victims, believes it’s getting very close to becoming public—unless the unnamed person in the video purchases it and pulls what is called “a catch and kill.”

Mitchell-Kidd appeared on News Nation this week and spoke about the recent New York Post article that claimed the celebrity in the video is “horrified” to learn it’s up for sale.

“I received the New York Post article from the person who contacted me to sell the tape,” Mitchell-Kidd said. “I was not shocked by what I read in the article. The person who has the tape really doesn’t want to shop it around. They really want to help and wanted to directly sell it to that person, but it seems as if they are going elsewhere.”

She continued, “I really do feel bad about the person. Part of the reason I did come and say something […] I wanted to sound the alarm to that person that maybe they should do something about it. If I was them, I would do something about this. The only way to do anything is to do the catch and kill. That’s the only way it won’t come out.”

When asked if the tape was close to being leaked, Mitchell-Kidd replied, “From what I’m hearing, I think so. I’m hearing whispers there is at least one major network, possibly two, in a bidding war for that purchase. Unless that person comes forward and purchases the video themselves, which is really the goal of the people who have the video, at this point, if that person doesn’t want to purchase it, it’s going to go on the open market.” 

According to the New York Post article, there is more than one person trying to sell the tape. An “insider” reportedly said, “It’s triggering [for the celebrity]. It feels like a betrayal and a violation, and it’s causing a lot of issues. It brings up some really disturbing and bad memories. It’s a total nightmare. He feels like he was victimized years ago and is now being victimized yet again. If this footage gets out, it will follow him for life. It will be on the internet forever.”

An officer with the Department of Homeland Security who was part of the raid on Diddy’s Miami home told The Post that law enforcement agencies think the Bad Boy Records mogul filmed incriminating videos at the home. The mansion allegedly contained several “sex rooms” that gave Diddy the opportunity to record sex parties and watch them remotely.

Diddy was arrested on September 16 at a Manhattan hotel. He’s been charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He’s currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He pleaded not guilty.

Legendary X-Ecutioner DJ Precision Hospitalized With Mounting Medical Bills

The turntablist community is turning out in droves to support DJ Precision, one of the legendary X-ecutioners. According to a GoFundMe campaign organized by veteran promotor Christie Z, Precision is currently holed up at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, facing two serious health issues: pancreatitis and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).

“He was sick days before and during the 2024 DMC USA DJ Finals, on Sept. 29, which he organized,” the description reads. “He managed to hold it together until after the battle when he sought out urgent treatment for his pain and nausea. Currently he lives in Virginia and will not be able to fly home until his health is stabilized. Like many Americans, Precision is uninsured after recently parting ways with Amazon to put full focus on DMC.”

 










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Friends and family are hoping to raise money for his mounting medical expenses as he recovers.

“After he’s back on his feet, he will be accepting bookings for one on one DJ lesson via zoom that can be arranged too,” the description continues. “He a member of the legendary X-ecutioners DJ crew, is one of top battle DJs in the world. Among the many titles he holds, he is the 2023 DMC World Beat Juggling Champion and 2015 DMC World Supremacy Champion.”

Hailing from New York City, the X-ecutioners are world renowned for pioneering turntablism and pushing the boundaries of DJing as an art form. Formed in the late 1980s, the group gained fame for their intricate scratching, beat juggling and mixing techniques, helping to elevate the role of the DJ in Hip-Hop culture from a background figure to a promiment artist.

Inspired by the Marvel comics characters, the group was initially called the X-Men, but they were forced to change their name due to legal reasons. Members include Rob Swift, the late Roc Raida, Total Eclipse, Mista Sinista, DJ Boogie Blind and, of course, Precision. Their most famous album, 2002’s Built from Scratch, featured a mix of original beats, scratches and collaborations with other artists, including Linkin Park’s#### “It’s Goin’ Down.”

The DJ community recently rallied around DJ Shortkut of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz and Beat Junkies after he suffered a debilitating stroke. They were able to raise more than $189,000 to help with his recovery.

Find the GoFundMe link here to donate. As of publication time, more than $8,000 has been raised with a goal of $20,000.

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Tee Grizzley Explains How Youth Detention Center In Chicago Left Mark On Him

Tee Grizzley has revealed how his recent outreach work with at-risk youth has had an impact on him following his visit to a youth detention center in Chicago.

In a recent post shared on Instagram, Grizzley described his experience visiting the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center, where he spent time speaking with the young people detainees at the facility.

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In Tee Grizzley’s address, the “Blow For Blow” rapper shared that he has been traveling from city to city throughout the Midwest, speaking to young people who are in trouble with the law, facing court cases, or dealing with the fallout of challenging home environments.

“I just want to share a real experience with y’all,” Tee Grizzley began. I’m going to city to city throughout the Midwest and other spots. Just talking to the young n###s that’s in trouble and s### like that. Fighting cases, you know what I’m saying? Being abused. That’s at homes. Kids that got incarcerated, parents, this is what I’m on. I’m just going to kick with them. Ain’t nobody paying me to do this. Ain’t nobody making me do this. I’m just doing this. I wish somebody would’ve did it for me.”

During his visit to the detention center, Grizzley specifically spoke with young men who were being charged as adults but were still too young to be transferred to county jail. He described how, on their 18th birthday, these youths would be moved from the juvenile center to the adult facility to continue fighting their cases.

“These is people who too young to go to the county, but they being charged as an adult and on they 18th birthday, on they birthday is when they get transferred to the county,” he noted.

The stark reality of these circumstances resonated with Grizzley and motivated him to implore the detainees to take full advantage of his presence with them. Grizzley said his approach ended up paying off immensely and paving the way for him to build a genuine connection with those he was visiting with.

“After I said that, they started opening up slowly but surely they started rapping everything,” he said. “We in there kicking it, laughing. I brought ’em all some Harold’s [Chicken] up there, you feel me? We eating like family. So I’m just thinking to myself like ‘damn, these little n###as cool as hell. I hope when they get out,’ you know what I’m saying?”

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However, the grim reminder of the choices the detainees made to land themselves in the detention center ultimately proved to be a shocking discovery for Grizzley.

“So I’m just taking a liking to these young n###as and s##t like that, and I ended up asking him like, ‘so what y’all locked up for?'” he said. “It’s 20-30 of ’em. ‘What y’all locked up for? Y’all n###as kids? What y’all in for?’ All them little n###as in that b###h for bodies bro. All of them bodies, all of them. Not one shoplifted, not one fraud, not one fight at school, not one got caught with a gun. All of them bodies, babies 18th birthday going to the county, charges is adult came in there and they was 13, 14, 15, been in there for two years. Bodies, all of them.”

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Grizzley went on to explain how the charges the youths were facing that he was visiting led him to reflect on his own experience navigating the legal system.

“And what f##ked me up, I remember when I was in the county fighting my case and I’m around a bunch of cool a## n###as,” he remarked. “I’m around a bunch of n###as I’m taking liking to. When I get out I’ll be able to f##k with you. You know what I’m saying? And the craziest part that f##ked my head up. Some of them n###as going to get found guilty bro. How they mamas feel, how they families feel? They got little brothers and little sisters. These n###as, babies bro.”

He continued, using the journey some make to become professional athletes as a metaphor for the types of odds many of the youth at the detention center face due to their charges.

“It’s like, making it to the NBA, is like beating the case,” he said. “Everybody don’t make it to the NBA bro. So if you are some praying people, put them young n###as in your prayers, man that’s in there fighting for they life bro as kids. S##t was so humbling. S##t was so real. S##t. Touched my heart, man.”

Funk Flex Denies Validity Of 120 New Diddy Accusers Claims While Hotline Attracts 12K Calls

Legendary New York DJ Funk Flex has come forward to express his doubts about the number of sexual assault allegations Diddy is currently facing just as thousands more alleged claims are rolling in.

Flex shared his thoughts on Diddy’s ongoing case following Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee’s explosive announcement that he’s representing 120 alleged victims of sexual assault by Diddy—60 men and 60 women. Buzbee, who has spearheaded the legal pursuit against the rapper, also revealed that a hotline set up for victims of Diddy’s alleged crimes. Funk Flex took to social media to criticize the scale of the allegations and directly called out the claim that Diddy had sexually assaulted 120 people.

“120 people sexually assaulted by Diddy? For real? 120 people sexually assaulted by Diddy?” Flex questioned, clearly in disbelief.

His blunt response then took a sharp turn as he appeared to dismiss the accusations as ridiculous.

“Just say you’re broke and you need money,” he said.

While he acknowledged that some of the claims are concerning, particularly in reference to the allegations involving Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie, Flex was quick to draw a line.

“We don’t like that video with Cassie and Diddy—it was an awful video to watch, and that shouldn’t happen to any woman,” he stated, referencing a disturbing incident involving the singer.

Yet, when it comes to the 120 allegations, Flex concluded, “But assaulting 120 people sounds stupid.”

Flex’s video comes on the heels of disturbing revelations from attorney Tony Buzbee, who has been gathering evidence and testimony from alleged victims of Diddy’s decades-long abuse. The accusations, which reportedly stretch over 25 years, allegedly involve both underage and adult victims. Buzbee detailed that the hotline his legal team set up to gather claims had been inundated, stating, “The floodgates really opened,” and explaining that they received an overwhelming 12,000 calls within a single day following a press conference.

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Meanwhile, the hotline, which Buzbee has been using to gather evidence against Diddy, is manned by over 100 staffers working around the clock to sift through the influx of calls. The team is tasked with identifying legitimate victims and witnesses while collecting crucial evidence for future civil cases.

Of the 120 individuals planning to file lawsuits, at least 25 were minors at the time of the alleged abuse. One particularly alarming case involves a victim who, at just 9 years old, was allegedly sexually abused by Diddy and others at a Bad Boy Records audition in New York.

The child had been promised a record deal, both to him and his parents, before the horrific incident allegedly occurred. Many of the claims, according to Buzbee, involve victims who were lured into Diddy’s orbit with promises of stardom in the music or TV industries.

Watch Funk Flex’s address on the situation in the post above.

EXCLUSIVE: Barry White Estate Enters War With Drake & Kendrick Lamar Over Future’s “Like That”

Barry White’s family has indirectly entered the war between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

White’s surviving family launched a legal offensive against Rodney-O and Joe Cooley over the chart-topping hit “Like That” by Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar.

The Barry White Family Trust, represented by Barry’s widow Glodean B. ​White and Jack W. Perry, alleges that “Like That” unlawfully samples White’s iconic 1973 track, “I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Babe.” ​

The lawsuit claims that the bassline in “Like That” is a direct lift from White’s original composition. ​

“Like That” samples Rodney-O and Joe Cooley’s 1988 track “Everlasting Bass,” which they say also infringes on White’s copyright. ​

Interestingly, Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar have not been named defendants in the lawsuit—at least not yet. ​

The complaint notes that these artists, along with their associated record labels, are believed to be indemnified by Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, thus shielding them from immediate legal action. ​

However, the plaintiffs have left the door open for future claims should the indemnification prove insufficient.

“Like That” has dominated the charts and ignited one of Hip-Hop’s most intense rivalries.

The track famously sparked a lyrical feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, adding another layer of drama to an already contentious release.

The Barry White Trust is seeking damages over $1 million, citing unauthorized reproductions, digital downloads and streaming revenues, among other infringements. ​

South Park Mexican Up For Parole After Serving Decades In Prison For Assaulting 9-Year-Old Girl

South Park Mexican, also known as SPM, will go up before the parole board on Monday (October 7). The Houston rapper was handed a 45-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine in 2002 after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault on a little girl.

The incident took place in 2001, when the girl was spending the night at his Houston home over Labor Day weekend. She was 9 and SPM was 31. Harris County records show he was arrested on September 25, 2001 and released on $30,000 bond.

He ultimately surrendered to authorities on March 6, 2002, after the Harris County District Attorney’s office filed assault charges against him for taking two 14-year-old fans to a North Houston motel. One of the girls claimed he had sex with her, although the case was eventually dismissed. SPM also had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, who birthed his son. In total, he had sexual encounters with at least six underage girls.

Crime Stoppers of Houston Director of Victim Services Andy Kahan spoke to local news outlets and explained if SPM does make parole, it wouldn’t be the first time for a crime such as his.

“It’s extremely rare for a sex offender to be paroled on their initial parole review,” Kahan explained. “However, the Parole Board had previously paroled on his first parole review, another well-known Hispanic Musician Joe (Grupo Mazz) Lopez who was also serving a similar type of sentence involving sexual activity with underage girls, hence it will be interesting to see if [SPM] will be the second musician paroled on his first review.”

SPM, born Carlos Coy, rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his mix of Southern Hip-Hop and Latin rap, which contributed to the Chicano rap scene. He founded the label Dope House Records and released albums like Hillwood (1995) and The Purity Album (2000). Some of his most well known songs include “Mexican Radio,” “Wiggy Wiggy” and “I Need A Sweet,” a nod to Egyptian Lover’s 1994 single “I Need A Freak.”

Donald Glover Scraps Childish Gambino Farewell Tour For “Something I Need To Confront Seriously”

Donald Glover canceled what was promoted as the final Childish Gambino tour on Friday (October 4). Glover announced the tour’s demise a month after postponing the remainder of his North American dates for undisclosed health issues.

“After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston to make sure of an ailment that had become apparent,” he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “After being assessed, it became clear i would not perform that night, and after more tests, i could not perform the rest of the US tour in the time asked.

“As of now I have surgery scheduled and need time out to heal. My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously. With that said, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the North American tour and the UK and European dates. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.”

Glover began his New World Tour in August.

The tour unexpectedly ended after he performed in New Orleans in September.

Glover had to postpone his Houston concert on the day of the show due to illness.

The next day, he postponed the rest of the tour to focus on his health.

The tour was held in support of Glover’s Bando Stone & the New World album.

He said the album was his final Childish Gambino release.

Glover claimed his tour was his last musical endeavor using the Childish Gambino moniker.

He didn’t say if its cancellation affected his plans.

“I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform,” he told fans on social media. “Until then, thanks for love, privacy and support.”

Glover (as Childish Gambino) dropped the Bando Stone & the New World album in July.

He directed a movie with the same title, but the film’s release date hasn’t been announced.

Benzino Wants To Squash Longstanding Beef With Eminem—Again

Benzino is apparently ready to end his feud with Eminem. In a surprising turn of events, Benzino has publicly extended an olive branch to his longtime adversary following the news that Eminem is set to become a grandfather.

After Hailie Jade, Eminem’s daughter, recently announced her pregnancy, Benzino took to social media to congratulate his former foe, marking a potential thaw in their decades-long feud.

“Somebody found out that they’re going to be a grandfather,” Benzino began. “And the irony is that even though he said nobody wants to hear their grandpa rap, I still want to send a congratulations out to Eminem and his daughter Hailie on the news that she’s about to give birth and he’s about to be a granddad.”

For years, the two rappers were at each other’s throats, exchanging diss tracks and harsh words both on and off the mic. The feud originated in the early 2000s, when Benzino, then a co-owner of The Source magazine, criticized Eminem’s success and even accused the rapper of appropriating Black culture. This led to a bitter war of words that played out through scathing diss tracks, including Eminem’s brutal response with “The Sauce” and “Nail in the Coffin.” Benzino fired back with “Pull Your Skirt Up” and “Die Another Day,” but the beef only cemented Eminem’s place in the rap hierarchy, while Benzino’s criticism backfired.

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Despite their tumultuous past, Benzino expressed a desire for peace in order for them to be able to “enjoy” life as they continue to grow older.

“I think this is a good time, man, to put this behind us and let’s try to enjoy life and try to make some type of statement,” he said. “I truly want to congratulate him and his daughter and him on being a grandfather. I’m not one yet. I’m sure that day will come, and I’ll be proud just like he is.”

The timing of Benzino’s gesture is especially noteworthy given the rekindling of their rivalry earlier this year. In a shocking resurgence of their old beef, both rappers took shots at each other through a series of diss tracks, reviving a feud that many thought had long since died down. Eminem, known for his unrelenting lyrical attacks, didn’t hold back, while Benzino also dropped verses aimed at the Detroit rapper via diss tracks such as his “Rap Elvis” single. Though the situation escalated briefly, it seems Benzino is now hoping to finally bury the hatchet.

Whether Eminem will respond to Benzino’s congratulatory message remains to be seen, but it’s clear that the former Source editor is ready to move forward.

Hear Benzino’s address to Eminem in full above.

2Pac’s Family Hires Star Attorney To Investigate Diddy’s Possible Connection To His Murder

Tupac Shakur’s family has hired high profile attorney Alex Spiro and a team of investigators to probe into any connection to Diddy and Hip-Hop legend’s murder. 2Pac was gunned down at a Las Vegas intersection on September 7, 1996 at the peak of the West Coast-East Coast rap rivalry. The Bad Boy Records founder has long been suspected of having a hand in his demise, although nothing has ever been proven.

A break in the case came in September 2023, when Keefe D was arrested and charged with the killing. He’s previously made claims that Diddy offered $1 million for a hit on the All Eyez on Me rapper. He will go to trial next March. In the meantime, Shakur’s family is evidently trying to determine once and for all if Diddy, Biggie’s close personal friend and collaborator, had anything to do with it.

According to a detective that testified in his case, Keefe D claimed former Death Row CEO Suge Knight, who was driving the car that Shakur was shot in, told people Diddy was ‘responsible “if not directly, indirectly for the murder of his good friend.” Mere months after 2Pac’s murder, Biggie was fatally shot in Los Angeles that was blamed on the West Coast side of the ongoing beef.

It’s important to note Diddy has never been arrested, indicted or charged in connection to these claims. Numerous outlets have reported and independently confirmed directly with law enforcement that there’s no new information or pending or active investigation.

In July, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told PEOPLE, “Sean Combs has never been considered a suspect in the Tupac Shakur homicide investigation.” Investigators also told TMZ, “Diddy was never a suspect in the 2Pac murder investigation, and that remains true today.”

Diddy himself claimed to AllHipHop in 2008, “This story is beyond ridiculous and completely false. Neither Biggie nor I had any knowledge of any attack before, during or after it happened. It is a complete lie to suggest that there was any involvement by Biggie or myself.”

Keefe D’s own attorney has argued in his current case that he has lied about his involvement in the shooting simply for clout. Furthermore, his story has changed several times.

The latest development adds to the onslaught of cases piling up on Diddy. The embattled mogul was arrested on September 16 at a Manhattan hotel on three RICO charges: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty. His legal team is attempting a third time at bail, filing a notice of appeal.