D4vd continued touring Tuesday (September 9) as Los Angeles police confirmed a decomposing woman’s body was discovered in a Tesla registered to the rising singer at a Hollywood impound lot.
The disturbing discovery was made Monday (September 8) after workers at a tow yard on North Mansfield Avenue reported a strong odor coming from the vehicle, which had been abandoned for several days.
Officers searched the car around 12:30 P.M. and found human remains stuffed inside a bag in the front trunk.
The woman’s body was described as severely decomposed, dismembered and wrapped in plastic.
According to the LA Times, investigators noted she had wavy black hair, stood approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighed 71 pounds and had a tattoo on her right index finger that read “Shhh…” She was wearing a tube top and black leggings.
Investigators reported that the trunk contained a bag holding a “head and torso.”
The Tesla, registered in D4vd‘s name in Hempstead, Texas, had been sitting at the lot for an undisclosed number of days before the smell prompted a search.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death and confirm the woman’s identity.
Authorities have not said when or how the woman died, nor how her body ended up in the vehicle.
His team told media outlets that he is “fully cooperating” with law enforcement.
D4vd, who boasts more than 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify, performed at The Fillmore Minneapolis on Tuesday night.
Clips from D4vd’s concert today in Minneapolis, everything seemed just fine, interacted with the crowd but the incident wasn’t mentioned pic.twitter.com/n2gP7lyAIu
Lizzo dropped two new singles this year and revealed that her plans for her fifth album unraveled as legal battles and industry shifts disrupted her creative momentum.
The “About Damn Time” singer told Vulture her return to music hit a wall as she navigated lawsuits and an evolving pop landscape, leaving her without a clear direction.
“I put out those two singles, and it feels like I had a crash course in what putting music out as a pop artist in 2025 looks like, and it’s… interesting,” she said. “The industry and the landscape change every year. What worked last year is not going to work this year.”
Lizzo, 37, said she initially had a blueprint in mind, similar to the structured rollout of her 2022 album Special.
But this time, the strategy fell apart.
“I am flying by the seat of my pants, which is crazy because I had three years to plan this s**t out, and all of my plans kind of crumbled,” she admitted.
The Grammy winner also acknowledged that her ongoing legal issues have weighed heavily on her creativity.
In 2023, three former dancers filed a lawsuit against her, her production company, and dance captain Shirlene Quigley, accusing them of sexual harassment, discrimination and fostering a hostile work setting.
That same year, fashion designer Asha Daniels filed a separate complaint with similar allegations. Lizzo has denied all claims. While some allegations have been dismissed, the litigation continues.
Her touring company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, remains a defendant in Daniels’ case. A trial is set for December, according to Vulture.
Despite the legal cloud, Lizzo released her third mixtape, My Face Hurts, in June. She said the singles “Love in Real Life” and “Still Bad” were part of her effort to shift public perception.
“I think I needed to drop those songs so I could subvert that expectation of me because, in turn, it created this new discovery that I really wanted. I wanted people to rediscover who I am and fall in love with her all over again,” she said.
Jeezy is giving back in a major way by offering a free livestream of his final TM:101 Live concert from Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Friday, September 12, 2025, capping off a completely sold-out national tour that fused Hip-Hop with orchestral performance.
The Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur is teaming up with The Color of Noize Orchestra, led by conductor Derrick Hodge and musical director Adam Blackstone, to deliver the last show of what has become the first national Hip-Hop tour backed by a full symphony.
The tour reimagines Jeezy’s debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, through a live, cinematic lens and every stop has packed venues coast to coast.
The Detroit finale will stream in full on Jeezy’s official YouTube channel, giving global audiences a front-row seat to the genre-blending performance that has redefined what a Hip-Hop show can look and sound like.
“I’m truly grateful to give this moment to my fans everywhere. Whether you couldn’t get a ticket or we couldn’t make it to your city, this stream is my way of bringing the show to you. You’ve supported me from day one, and I want everyone—no matter where you are—to feel part of this historic night. This is for all of us, worldwide,” Jeezy said.
The TM:101 Live tour has drawn acclaim for its compelling visuals and genre-crossing energy, bringing together diverse crowds and classical musicians on one stage.
The show’s creative direction has helped elevate Jeezy’s street anthems into a full-scale musical experience, with each performance offering moments that blend nostalgia with innovation.
The livestream will run from 8:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Eastern Time on September 12.
Jeezy’s decision to broadcast the final show for free is a nod to the loyal supporters who helped push his debut album to platinum status and beyond.
An attorney for the family of YNW Juvy addressed YNW Bortlen’s blockbuster plea deal in the YNW Melly case today (September 9) on social media, stating that he would move to depose him ASAP due to security concerns.
Cortlen ‘YNW Bortlen’ Henry accepted a plea deal just one day before jury selection was scheduled to begin in his murder trial.
The update comes as rapper YNW Melly remains behind bars while awaiting his retrial for the alleged murders.
“Justice for Juvy! Great day today in the YNW Melly double murder case. YNW Bortlen was set to go to trial this week and took a plea deal to not only accessory after the fact but witness tampering,” Juvy’s lawyer John Phillips said.
Bortlen was facing two counts of murder in the first degree with a firearm and two counts of accessory after the fact. With the deal, he no longer faces a life sentence. Instead, he will serve 10 years behind bars, followed by six years of probation.
He has also agreed to provide information to prosecutors in the future. Per the deal, he pleaded no contest to the accessory after the fact charges. The first-degree murder charges were dropped.
Phillips isn’t taking any chances and said he wants to depose YNW Bortlen in the next 30 days out of concern for his safety,
“He is also giving a proffer, which means he will speak to the State. We simultaneously requested his deposition in the civil case,” Phillips said.
YNW Melly is in jail awaiting a retrial in his case. His first trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. He is facing two counts of first-degree murder.
Melly is best known for his 2018 viral single, “Murder on My Mind.”
6ix9ine dropped a preview of a new track on September 9, using it to air out Young Thug over the whole “rat” situation.
The rainbow-haired rapper teased a snippet on Instagram and the bars were straight-up aimed at Thugger, calling out what he sees as some serious hypocrisy.
The timing is not random.
6ix9ine’s cooking up an album and chose to set it off with a jab at one of the most talked-about names in Hip-Hop. This all circles back to Young Thug’s track “Closing Arguments,” where he pointed fingers at other rappers for snitching.
The problem is Young Thug is dealing with the fallout of leaked interrogation audio where Thug allegedly gave up info on Peewee Roscoe in connection to a 2015 shooting targeting Lil Wayne’s tour bus.
Thug tried to clean it up later, saying he wasn’t cooperating and that the audio was taken out of context. Still, the internet ran with it and people started calling him out for doing the exact thing he criticized Gunna for.
The whole snitch convo has been dogging 6ix9ine since he testified in federal court and helped convict several Nine Trey gang members.
That decision branded him a snitch for life, although it resulted in a shorter prison sentence and early release.
So when Thug started pointing fingers, 6ix9ine was ready. The new track is his way of flipping the narrative and reminding everyone that snitching isn’t a one-way street.
Meanwhile, Thug’s still knee-deep in the YSL RICO mess and trying to manage the fallout from jail phone calls, where he was caught trash-talking other rappers, such as Future and GloRilla.
Marlon Wayans is turning some of the most personal and emotional parts of his life into laughs with a raw comedy special centered around his oldest child, Kai.
The actor and comedian is putting his whole heart onstage, using humor to talk about Kai’s gender transition and his own journey from confusion to full-on support.
Wayans explained the special in his own words during an interview with Men’s Health.
“It’s about my transition—dealing with them transitioning—as a father and how I went from denial to acceptance,” Wayans said.
Kai, who was previously known as Amai, began transitioning a few years back and is now in their early 20s. According to Wayans, Kai’s still the same brainiac they’ve always been; they just have a beard now.
Wayans said the shift in perspective didn’t take long. He said it took about a week for him to stop tripping and start learning how to love the right way.
Since then, he has used his platform to support Kai publicly, respond to trolls, and encourage people to respect pronouns and identities.
He’s been open about how tough it was to process everything at first.
“It’s beautiful, but the journey was painful. When you come from that place, you’re not just doing jokes. You’re healing people—in a funny way,” he said.
Wayans has been keeping it light, previously joking that Kai now resembles his brother Shawn Wayans, adding some levity to a topic that’s often treated with tension.
Ksoo lost his attempt for a new trial in Jacksonville after being convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr., a killing prosecutors say stemmed from a violent Hip-Hop rivalry.
The 25-year-old rapper was found guilty this summer in a case prosecutors tied to a long-running gang dispute between ATK, which Robinson is allegedly affiliated with, and rival group KTA.
Lil Buck, 23, was reportedly connected to KTA and had released a diss track mocking the 2019 death of Robinson’s stepbrother Willie Addison, who was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Ksoo’s legal team filed a motion for a new trial, claiming significant trial errors affected the outcome. However, a judge rejected his request, based on the court’s finding that the defense had not presented sufficient grounds to warrant a retrial.
His sentencing, initially set for Monday, is now set for 10:00 AM on Friday, September 19.
Ksoo’s cousin Leroy “ATK Scotty” Whitaker Jr. was also convicted in the same case. Prosecutors said both men were involved in the fatal daylight shooting of Lil Buck, which took place in January 2020 outside a Jacksonville shopping plaza.
The case drew widespread attention after Ksoo’s father, Abdul Robinson Sr., took the stand against his son. He identified him in surveillance footage and testified under a cooperation agreement with prosecutors.
Robinson Sr. faces lesser charges and a reduced sentence as part of his deal with the state. His testimony was a central element in the prosecution’s case.
The feud between ATK and KTA, which has spilled into music and social media, has been linked to multiple shootings in Jacksonville.
Ksoo also faces charges in a separate homicide involving Adrian Garner, another case authorities say is connected to ongoing gang violence in the city’s drill rap scene.
The court has not yet set a date to rule on the motion for a new trial.
Tyler Perry is at the center of a $260 million lawsuit after actor Derek Dixon accused the media mogul of sexual assault during a 2020 encounter at Perry’s Atlanta home.
In a preview from an upcoming interview with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, Dixon described the moment that changed everything.
“I got into bed and then I noticed that he climbed into bed with me as well and started rubbing my leg. I jumped up out of bed,” Dixon said.
In another incident, Dixon says Perry groped him on the set, inside of a trailer.
“Unless someone has been through something where they have their control over their bodies taken away you don’t really understand the kind of feelings that you get in that moment,” Dixon told Davis in the interview, which airs Tuesday night (September 9) on ABC News Live PRIME.
EXCLUSIVE: He’s suing the billionaire media mogul Tyler Perry, alleging Perry sexually harassed and assaulted him while working on Perry’s show — claims Perry has denied. Now actor Derek Dixon is speaking out about his claims in an ABC News exclusive interview with @linseydavis,… pic.twitter.com/JWTm3epPDO
Dixon, who appeared on Perry’s BET series The Oval, is accusing Perry of sexual harassment, assault and battery, and abuse of power in the workplace. The lawsuit also names Tyler Perry Studios as a defendant.
Representatives for Perry have denied all allegations and called the lawsuit a “scam.”
The case brings intense scrutiny to one of Hollywood’s most financially successful creators. Perry, 54, has built an empire that includes 24 films, 20 stage plays and 17 television series.
According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated at $1 billion, with more than $1.4 billion in pretax earnings since 2005.
Perry’s body of work, including the popular Madea franchise, has consistently centered Black narratives and generated over $660 million globally.
He owns Tyler Perry Studios, a 330-acre production complex in Atlanta, one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Dixon, who portrayed Dale on Perry’s BET series The Oval and its spinoff Ruthless, alleges Perry used his position of power to coerce him into a sexual relationship, promising professional opportunities in return.
Dixon’s lawsuit also included shocking text messages allegedly sent by Perry asking him, “Are you a top or a bottom?” before stating, “I’m a top. When you have a big d##k and when you hit the G##### right on these bottoms, they go crazy.”
He is seeking damages for emotional distress and workplace misconduct.
Doja Cat turned heads and rewrote the red carpet playbook at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards by pretending to munch on a lipstick that turned out to be dessert.
The Hip-Hop paused for cameras outside the VMAs on Sunday night to reapply a bold red lip. Moments later, she appeared to bite into the lipstick tube, leaving viewers puzzled and buzzing online. But the stunt wasn’t as surreal as it seemed.
Pastry chef Amaury Guichon revealed on Instagram that the lipstick was actually a sweet creation made from red-colored chocolate and caramel.
“Making @dojacat’s red carpet moment extra sweet,” Guichon wrote, alongside a behind-the-scenes video of him crafting the edible version of MAC Cosmetics’ MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in the shade Lady Danger.
Doja wasn’t just there for the spectacle. She kicked off the night with the live debut of her single “Jealous Type” and later snagged the Best K-Pop award for “Born Again,” her collaboration with Lisa and Raye.
The 29-year-old also used the high-profile event to announce her new role as a global ambassador for MAC Cosmetics.
In a statement, she said, “I’ve been a MAC girl forever, and now I get to take that love to the global stage. Make-up is my paint, my armour, my way of creating characters – and MAC has always stood for that kind of artistry and freedom. We’re going to push it even further and make people see beauty in a whole new way.”
Doja Cat is gearing up to release her fifth studio album, Vie, on September 26.
YNW Bortlen pleaded no contest to charges tied to the 2018 killings of two aspiring rappers and agreed to provide a sworn statement about the incident, marking a major development in the ongoing murder case involving YNW Melly.
Bortlen, whose real name is Cortlen Henry, avoided a possible life sentence by accepting a plea deal for accessory to murder on Tuesday (September 9) in Broward County.
The plea ends a significant chapter in the case involving the deaths of Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams and Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr., who were shot and killed in October 2018.
Prosecutors say the crime scene was staged to look like a drive-by shooting.
“Henry will not be required to testify against Melly, his longtime friend, as part of the negotiated plea,” said Henry’s attorney, Fred Haddad. However, he confirmed that Bortlen “will provide a sworn statement explaining his role in the murders.”
The case began when four members of the YNW crew drove to a recording studio in Fort Lauderdale. Surveillance video captured Henry behind the wheel of a Jeep, with Melly seated behind him and the two victims on the passenger side.
Hours later, Henry arrived at Memorial Hospital in Miramar and told staff that his friends had been shot in a drive-by. Both Williams and Thomas were pronounced dead. Melly was not present.
Forensic experts later testified that the gunfire came from inside the vehicle, specifically from the seat behind the driver, where Melly had been sitting.
Prosecutors believe the killings stemmed from internal conflict within the YNW collective, possibly linked to gang activity and money disputes.
Melly, whose legal name is Jamell Demons, faces the death penalty or life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder. His first trial in 2023 ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
The case has been bogged down by accusations of witness tampering and misconduct.
Mary J. Blige took to social media on Monday (September 8) with a pointed message that raised eyebrows and stirred speculation, just months into a $5 million legal battle with Misa Hylton.
“It’s all about me now,” Blige posted on X (Twitter). “I’ve done enough for the ungrateful.”
The cryptic post came as Blige continues to fight allegations that she sabotaged Hylton’s business relationship with rapper Vado by allegedly coercing him to leave Hylton’s M.I.S.A. Management and sign with her own imprint, Beautiful Life Productions.
Hylton filed suit in April 2025, accusing Blige of interfering with her management contract and blocking Vado’s album releases and touring opportunities unless he cut ties with her.
The lawsuit also names Blige’s head of security—described in court documents as her boyfriend—claiming he warned Vado he would “lose out on opportunities” if he stayed with Hylton’s company.
Hylton is seeking $5 million in damages and a court order to stop Blige from meddling in her future business dealings.
Blige’s legal team tried to shift the case to New York’s Commercial Division, arguing the dispute involved complex business law.
However, Judge Suzanne J. Adams denied the request earlier this month, stating the case didn’t meet the division’s requirements and would remain in civil court.
Blige’s attorneys have dismissed the lawsuit as “patently frivolous,” accusing Hylton of fabricating claims for attention and leverage. They’ve also filed for the case to be thrown out entirely and are seeking sanctions against Hylton.
In court filings, Blige’s team argued that Hylton’s company isn’t properly licensed or incorporated and that she doesn’t have the legal authority to act as a talent agent.
Hylton’s attorney said they attempted to resolve the matter privately, but turned to the courts after Blige’s side stopped responding.
Styles P took direct aim at Adam22 and Wack 100 after the podcaster mocked the “Drop My Flag” challenge, a grassroots campaign urging gang members to renounce violence and promote peace.
The veteran rapper went off after Adam22 posted a skit that appeared to ridicule the movement, which was launched by Bronx rapper Hocus 45th to encourage unity and reduce bloodshed in Black communities.
Though he didn’t name Adam22 directly, Styles P’s message was crystal clear.
“Whoever is black and is homeboys with the goofy white boy who mocked putting down the flags for gang members, “Styles P wrote on Instagram. “He must think yall b###### !!!!.. better g – check that s### and tell him Shut his (devil / federal) mouth when he see black men trying to help black babies !!!”
He continued, “I usually stay away from talking about a lot of s### … but what he is trying to do and doing represents a different type of evil … yall brothers around him better g check that s### are you are even more responsible and accountable than he is .!!!”
The rapper made it clear he wanted a face-to-face conversation with Adam22 and called for accountability from those around him.
“If he don’t make an apology to the culture and race and actually mind his business from this point on,” he added, “every black men that stands with him or besides him is a f###### coward !”
Adam22 responded in the comments, brushing off the criticism.
“It was a joke about some gay s### some dudes did,” he wrote. “Hocus acting like I was dissing him and members in general is pure clout chasing. You too smart to be falling for this one unc.”
Styles P fired back, “I don’t give two s#### about what’s going on with you and hocus .. what you ain’t gonna do is have young kids thinking it ain’t cool to get on the straight and narrow.”
He claimed Adam 22 is “eating off the culture” and demanded he take action “to uplift it !!!!!”
Wack 100 jumped in to defend Adam22, writing, “@stylesp FIRST OFF NOBODY TELLS US THE #WEST WHAT TO DO WITH WHAT WE ORIGINATED 2nd OFF THE CLOWN HES CLOWNING DOESNT HAVE THE RIGHT RANK OR RESPECT TO DICTATE NOTHING. 3rd WE DONT KNOW WHAT G CHECK IS … @adam22 STAY YOUR COURSE.”
Styles P wasn’t moved. “I don’t give a f### about no gang period I care about the babies I ain’t a blood or a crip IM A BLACK MAN !!! And if you can’t drop flags cool .. at least teach these kids something better.”
The “Drop My Flag” initiative, started by Hocus 45th, aims to inspire gang members—especially in New York—to abandon street affiliations and work toward peace. Styles P emphasized the importance of treating such efforts with respect, especially from those profiting off Hip-Hop culture.
Donald Trump was referenced in a newly revealed page from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2003 “birthday book” that House Democrats released Monday (September 8), featuring a crude joke about Epstein allegedly “selling” a woman to the current president for $22,500.
The handwritten caption, scrawled beneath a photo of Epstein and longtime Mar-a-Lago member Joel Pashcow holding a large mock check, reads: “Jeffrey showing early talents with money + women! Sells ‘fully depreciated’ [name redacted] to Donald Trump for $22,500.” The note continues, “Showed early ‘people skills’ too. Even though I handled the deal I didn’t get any of the money on the girl!”
The woman’s name and two faces in the photograph are obscured. The oversized check features a signature labeled “DJ Trump,” though handwriting experts and critics have noted it doesn’t match Trump’s known signature from official documents.
NEW PAGE FROM EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY BOOK: Epstein and a longtime Mar-a-Lago member joking about selling a “fully depreciated” woman to Donald Trump for $22,500. pic.twitter.com/iEMNSRX7X8
According to The Wall Street Journal, the woman mentioned in the joke was someone Trump and Epstein “socialized with” in the 1990s. Her attorney told the outlet she had “no knowledge of the letter” and did not know Pashcow, calling the entry a “disgusting and deeply disturbing hoax.”
The image was part of a larger batch of documents released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, which included what appears to be the full version of Epstein’s “birthday book.” The release comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s ties to powerful figures and a bipartisan push to unseal all related files.
Trump, who has repeatedly downplayed his relationship with Epstein, dismissed the release as politically motivated. “Democrat hoax,” he said, referring to the effort to make the Epstein files public.
One of the other documents released Monday includes what appears to be a birthday message from Trump to Epstein, written inside a crude sketch of a woman’s body. Trump has denied writing the note. The White House claimed the letter is fake, citing discrepancies in the signature. However, critics including George Conway pointed out that Trump has previously used a similar “Donald” signature.
Pashcow and his legal team did not respond to requests for comment from The Wall Street Journal.
Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in August, 10 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death, ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner, fueled widespread speculation and conspiracy theories due to his connections to high-profile individuals.
D4vd’s name surfaced in a grim discovery Monday (September 8) after Los Angeles police found a body stuffed inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to the rising artist at a Hollywood tow yard.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of North Mansfield Avenue shortly before 12:30 p.m. local time after someone reported a strong odor coming from a recently impounded vehicle, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The Tesla, a 2023 model, had been sitting at the lot for several days before the remains were found sealed inside a bag.
The LAPD has not released the identity of the deceased, and it remains unclear how or when the body was placed inside the vehicle.
The Tesla is registered to D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, and linked to an address in Hempstead, Texas. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter hasn’t commented publicly, and his team has yet to respond to media inquiries.
D4vd is currently on his Withered world tour, which kicked off in April. He’s scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday (September 9), with a Los Angeles stop planned for September 20.
Aerial footage from AIR7 showed the impound lot cordoned off with police tape, several vehicles parked nearby and a white tent set up next to the Tesla as investigators processed the scene.
Known for his moody, genre-blending tracks “Here with Me” and “Romantic Homicide,” D4vd gained traction on social media before signing with a major label. His debut album dropped earlier this year, adding to his growing presence .
As of Monday evening, no arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Keefe D told investigators that Sean “Diddy” Combs offered $1 million to have Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight killed, according to a newly surfaced Drug Enforcement Administration report tied to his upcoming murder trial.
The allegation, originally made in confidential police interviews from 2008 and 2009, resurfaced in a 2025 DEA document obtained by USA Today and is now part of the legal proceedings against Keefe D, whose real name is Duane Keith Davis.
The report states Keefe D claimed Diddy said something like, “He would give anything for those dudes’ heads,” referring to Tupac and Suge, and offered a $1 million bounty to make it happen.
The fatal shooting happened just hours after a violent brawl involving Tupac, Suge and rival gang members at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas following a Mike Tyson fight in September 1996.
Tupac died six days later from multiple gunshot wounds. Suge survived with a head injury.
Diddy has never been charged or named a suspect by Las Vegas police and has consistently denied any role in Tupac’s death. His legal team has dismissed the allegations as baseless.
Still, the claims have reignited interest in the long-unsolved case. Tupac’s family has hired a New York-based attorney to explore potential connections between Diddy and the murder, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Diddy’s Former Body Guard Urges Authorities To Trace $1M Check Tied To Tupac Shakur’s Murder
In April, Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal urged federal agents to follow the money trail. He believes a $1 million check could tie Diddy to the murder-for-hire plot.
Deal alleged the funds may have been routed through Eric “Von Zip” Martin, a known associate of Keefe D, who has long been suspected of acting as a middleman in the alleged scheme.
“If they follow the money and the lawsuits, they’ll find the truth,” Deal said, pointing to legal filings by former Bad Boy Records president Kirk Burrowes, who also accused Diddy of harboring deep resentment toward Tupac.
In previously unreleased audio from 2008, which surfaced in August 2024 through the Murder Rap documentary, Keefe D said he spent years trying to collect the $1 million from Diddy.
He claimed he initially sent Von Zip to retrieve the money, but Martin allegedly disappeared with it. “He kept the money,” Keefe D said, explaining that the betrayal ultimately led him to speak out.
Keefe D, the only person charged in connection with Tupac’s murder, is scheduled to stand trial in Las Vegas in February 2026.
He has pleaded not guilty and insists he wasn’t in the city the night of the shooting. His defense argues that some of his past statements were made under immunity and should not be used against him.
Daz Dillinger ignited buzz over his upcoming album and a pointed promo targeting Death Row Records, but he insists it’s not a personal jab at Snoop Dogg.
The Dogg Pound rapper sparked rumors of a rift after teasing his upcoming project, Retaliation, Revenge, and Get Back 3, set to drop Thursday (September 11).
The graphic shows a bullet-riddled Death Row logo with the words “F**k Death Row Records, Sincerely Yours Cuzzn Daz.”
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It also refers to Snoop as “Snoop Knight,” a mashup of Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight that had people assuming Daz was reigniting old beef with his cousin and longtime collaborator.
“It ain’t that,” Daz told TMZ when asked if the album was a full-on “f### Death Row” project. “It’s just retaliation, revenge and get back,” he said, echoing the title of his 1998 solo album.
Daz made it clear the message is aimed at the brand of Death Row, not Snoop personally.
“We good,” he said of their relationship, brushing off the idea of any lingering tension, stating that his issue is with “the past Death Row.”
The promo, however, had many online assuming otherwise. The phrase “Snoop Knight” in particular raised eyebrows, with some interpreting it as a dig at Snoop’s current role as head of Death Row Records.
The label, once run by Suge Knight, has long been a source of frustration for Daz, especially over royalty disputes and creative control.
Daz and Snoop’s history runs deep. As cousins and founding members of Tha Dogg Pound, the two helped shape West Coast Hip-Hop in the ’90s. Their bond has seen its share of ups and downs, but Daz emphasized that any personal drama is behind them.
The album continues Daz’s long-running critique of the Suge Knight era and his own complicated history with the label.
Despite the aggressive tone, Daz says the project is more about closure than conflict.
Retaliation, Revenge, and Get Back 3 is scheduled to release Thursday (September 11).
Masta Ace and his many, many worlds. Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro talk to Ace and all that he’s got going on— past, present and future possibilities. Eminem, Juice Crew, Born to Roll, Fat Joe and “The Falling Season.“
Masta Ace is one of Hip-Hop’s most respected lyricists, a quiet giant whose influence spans decades. From his early days in the legendary Juice Crew to cult classics like Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer, Ace has remained consistent, creative and deeply authentic. He’s one of us.
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, Masta Ace opens up about his new stage play, The Falling Season, why he never chased gimmicks, the origins of “Born to Roll” and viral debates about whether Eminem borrowed his flow.
Jigsaw: Let’s jump right in. A lot of people online say Eminem might have borrowed from your flow. What’s your reaction when you hear that?
Masta Ace: I’ve seen those posts, and honestly, I don’t repost that stuff because I think it’s disrespectful. As artists we all feed off each other. Early on, I even sounded like Rakim. We’re all finding our way. Eminem has said himself he was influenced by a lot of people—Redman, Kane, Onyx, Grap, a long list. I might have been one of those names, but he took it to a whole different plateau. I respect him, and he respects me. He’s influenced me too—with the courage to say things you might not expect a rapper to say, and the way he rhymes words you wouldn’t think of.
Jigsaw: Speaking of influence, Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer are classics. You’re now bringing characters from those albums into your play The Falling Season. Can you tell us about that?
Masta Ace: Yeah, the play is influenced by three albums: Disposable Arts, A Long Hot Summer, and The Falling Season. I pulled characters from the skits—like Lisa from Disposable Arts and Fats Belvedere from A Long Hot Summer—and built them into full characters. The play follows a 17-year-old in high school, mixing in parts of my real life with those album storylines. It’s Hip-Hop theater, but authentically Hip-Hop—not just rapping like Hamilton, but something DJs, producers and MCs can truly connect with.
Jigsaw: You’ve got one of the most consistent catalogs in rap, but you’ve said labels didn’t always see your vision. What happened with “Me & the Biz”?
Masta Ace: That was Warner forcing my hand. I wanted “Music Man” as my first single. They told me flat out, “If ‘Me & the Biz’ isn’t first, don’t expect a second single.” As a new artist, I couldn’t push back. The label made it into a novelty record, even with the puppet. That wasn’t me. But the lesson I learned pushed me to make Slaughtahouse gritty and hard. That album wouldn’t have sounded the way it did without that experience.
Jigsaw: And then came “Born to Roll,” which blew up. How close was that to never happening?
Masta Ace: Real close. “Born to Roll” was actually the remix to “Jeep Ass N###a.” Delicious Vinyl didn’t even want to release it—they were already pushing “Slaughterhouse.” I fought to get it tacked onto the B-side. Radio stations in the Bay and L.A. started playing it instead of the A-side, and it spread nationwide. That’s when the label scrambled and said, “We need a video.” That record set everything off.
DJ Thoro: Looking back at the Juice Crew—“The Symphony,” G Rap, Kane, Biz, Shan—what was that environment like?
Masta Ace: The bar was set very high. You had to sink or swim. We weren’t as close personally as people think—we’d mostly see each other at the label or shows—but the competition was real. I knew it’d be hard to stand out, but it shaped me. Funny thing, I wasn’t even signed to Cold Chillin’ when “The Symphony” dropped. They didn’t even plan an album for me until “Letter to the Better” blew up in the U.K. That’s when they finally said, “OK, we’ll do an album.”
Jigsaw: You’ve been in the game since the ’80s. What keeps you motivated?
Masta Ace: The fans. When someone like Thoro tells me a song helped him keep going, or fans come up to me at the merch table and say my music got them through something—that makes it worthwhile. Awards are nice, but knowing I’ve impacted lives is what really counts.
Nas dropped a major teaser Monday (September 8) for a new Mobb Deep album titled Infinite, giving Hip-Hop heads a reason to look forward to 2025 with a posthumous project honoring the late Prodigy.
In a short video posted to Instagram, Havoc reflects on the creative process behind the album.
“We didn’t have no choice but to make ill songs,” he says in the clip. “We really dug deep and was like, ‘Aight, let’s do it, man, with these lyrics, the beats.'”
Nas captioned the post, “@mobbdeepqb Against The World #Infinite coming soon.”
The upcoming release marks Mobb Deep’s first album since 2014’s The Infamous Mobb Deep and their first since Prodigy’s death in 2017.
The project is entirely produced by Havoc and The Alchemist, who both confirmed earlier this year that the album is complete.
“This s### is official,” Havoc said during a recent appearance on Drink Champs. “It’s done. S### is mixed, mastered, ready to go.”
The Alchemist echoed the sentiment in an earlier interview, praising the depth of Prodigy’s lyrics.
“They did so much work, it was insane,” he said. “You could just peel back layers in Prodigy’s rhymes. He was ahead of his time.”
Infinite is part of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It… series, a curated slate of releases from Hip-Hop legends, including Nas & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, De La Soul, Big L and a still-unnamed surprise artist.
The series was announced in April and will roll out through the end of 2025.
The album also coincides with the 30th anniversary of Mobb Deep’s 1995 classic The Infamous, a cornerstone of East Coast Hip-Hop that painted a stark portrait of life in Queensbridge.
While no official drop date has been confirmed, Nas’ post signals that Infinite is on the horizon.
Damon Dash took a swipe at Cam’ron on Monday (September 8) after 50 Cent announced plans to turn Paid in Full into a television series and bring Cam’ron on board, amid a long-simmering rift between the former Roc-A-Fella collaborators.
Dash, who reportedly lost control of the Paid in Full rights during bankruptcy proceedings, weighed in on the topic after Cam’ron confirmed his involvement in the upcoming project.
Cam posted on Instagram, “So we’ve been talking about this for a few months now, and it’s almost time. Thx @50cent for the opportunity my n####. We gonna burn this s### down!!”
Dash reposted Cam’s announcement with a caption that read, “Smh stay tuned,” followed by, “damn.. the real Rico @mr_camron so this is what this is all about.”
He then escalated the situation with a video message aimed directly at Cam’ron: “I want to congratulate him for making 50 his new boss. So congratulations Cam, 50 is now your new boss, and you’re proud of it.”
Cam’ron didn’t let that slide. He fired back in the comments, writing, “U really turned into a chatty patty damn..tagging me every post.”
He then threw in a jab referencing a line from the original Paid in Full film. “N#### get cut out of tv series everyday B, u be ight,” he added. “U only doing this for clicks, this the most action u got in ya Chanel EVER. You welcome. For now on my lil n####. Lolol . Go to the store for me real quick.”
The tension between the two escalated over the weekend when Dash accused Cam’ron of crossing a line by reaching out to his son, Boogie Dash.
According to Dash, Cam tried to set up a paid interview with Boogie through a third party, which Dame called “a new level of low.” He said Cam was “scared” to speak to him directly and criticized him for dragging family into their personal issues.
50 Cent, who now claims to hold the rights to Paid in Full, has yet to comment on the back-and-forth.
The original film, released in 2002, starred Cam’ron as Rico and was produced by Dash under Roc-A-Fella Films.
Travis Hunter’s wife, Leanna Hunter, pulled up to her hubby’s big NFL debut in Jacksonville looking like a whole event, rocking a custom fit that had folks doing double takes at EverBank Stadium.
One week after giving birth, she stepped out in a white bodysuit from Pretty Little Thing, featuring her man’s name iced out in blue crystals across the back, courtesy of MVPBae.
But the real scene-stealer was her boots, and not just any boots — these knee-highs were literally made from Hunter‘s jersey, designed by Jessica Martini.
“The star of the show,” Leanna said on TikTok, clearly showing love for her flashy footwear. Travis Unter co-signed the drip in her comments with two simple words: “The boots.”
Leanna gave birth to their son barely a week before the game and she wasn’t shy about showing out. She posted pics of the outfit with the caption, “No revenge bc this is my body 1 week PP.”
Travis Hunter and Leanna tied the knot in May and by August 27, they had already posted a YouTube video introducing their newborn.
But it hasn’t all been love and likes. Leanna has been dragged online by folks calling her everything from a “gold digger” to “disrespectful” during public appearances.
One emotional video of her crying went viral, sparking all kinds of wild rumors about their relationship and even divorce talk.
She clapped back in a nearly 8-minute TikTok, saying, “I truly love that man,” and shut down the gold digger label.
