Cardi B has never shied away from sharing her political opinion, and despite refusing to back either President Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, her stance on the Republican party is clear.
On Monday (July 1), a snippet of a new Cardi B song circulated online, prompting one social media user to make a bizarre claim. “She may have betrayed our country and turned Republican but at least she found a nice tune,” they wrote on X (Twitter).
The post caught the NYC rapper’s attention, and she swiftly rejected the idea. “I will never turn republican lol,” Cardi replied.
Despite backing Bernie Sanders and later Joe Biden during the 2020 election, Cardi B has become disillusioned with the political system.
During a Rolling Stone interview in May, she said Biden’s presidency left her with “layers and layers of disappointment.” However, Trump doesn’t get her vote either. “I don’t f### with both of y’all n#####,” she said of Biden and Trump.
“I feel like people got betrayed,” she said of Biden’s presidency. “It’s just like, damn, y’all not caring about nobody. Then, it really gets me upset that there is solutions to it. There is a solution. I know there’s a solution because you’re spending billions of dollars on any f###### thing.”
Meanwhile, Ice-T also recently revealed he wasn’t a fan of either candidate. He branded 34-time convicted felon Trump the world’s “biggest con artist,” and said he has “more criminal charges than anyone I grew up with.” He also was concerned over Biden’s age, joking that “he could sneeze and die at any minute.”
Contrary to Cardi B, Amber Rose has offered her full-throated support for Republican candidate Trump. Her endorsement comes despite previously calling him an “idiot” and a “sexual predator.”
Keith Lee is speaking out following his viral mishap with Taraji P. Henson at the 2024 BET Awards.
The TikTok food critic was sitting with his wife in the front row at the awards ceremony on Sunday (June 29) when three-time host Henson confused him with another social media influencer. The clip was widely circulated online, with Henson catching heat over the faux pas.
However, Keith Lee said Henson was not to blame and faulted BET for rushing the segment. Lee took to TikTok on Monday evening (July 1) to clarify his thoughts on the situation.
“First and foremost, I want to start by saying I am not upset at Taraji P. Henson by any stretch of the imagination. In my opinion, she smoked it last night,” he explained. “I don’t think for one second Taraji had any ill will or any ill intentions behind the situation. The situation happened the way it did. It is what it is.”
He continued, “The entire segment on the production side felt extremely rushed. Not only did it feel rushed, it did not feel intentional. It did not feel purposeful.”
After adding that he appreciated the opportunity to attend the BET Awards, Lee insisted he and his wife would have been “grateful to just sit there and enjoy the show.”
Keith Lee Claims BET Gave Henson “No Direction”
Furthermore, Lee slammed BET for the hurried production and said he and his wife enjoyed the show.
“I’ve always spoken about my social anxiety, and for me just to get out and be in that moment was more than enough for me. So to take me and my wife out of our seats, put us in different seats, give Taraji no direction to who we are and what we do felt extremely unprepared and unprofessional to me,” Lee stated.
Shortly after Sunday’s ceremony, Lee shared a since-deleted video of him dropping the rose Henson gave him on the floor. “It was deleted because my message was completely misconstrued,” he shared.
“The reason I did this had nothing to do with Taraji P Henson,“ Lee said in the new video. “I whole-heartedly believe that wasn’t my rose.”
Angela Simmons has issued a lengthy statement apologizing and asking for forgiveness after she initially defended carrying a bedazzled gun-shaped purse to the 2024 BET Awards.
Simmons faced intense criticism over the purse, especially as she lost her former fiancé and the father of her son to a shooting in 2018. However, her first reaction to the backlash didn’t go down too well. In a video, Simmons explained she meant “no harm,” and called it a cool “fashion moment.”
Late on Monday evening (July 1), Simmons took to her Instagram Story with a heartfelt apology. She admitted she “made a poor decision in using it as an accessory to amplify my beauty.” Simmons added that it was “inappropriate and insensitive, especially given my personal and community experiences with gun violence.”
Simmons also acknowledged how the incident affected those impacted by gun violence. “For my entire life, I have always exemplified peace, unification, and the resolution of gun violence in America. I have personally lost my partner, the father of my child, to gun violence, and I have witnessed its devastating impact on my community in Southeast Queens,” she added.
She highlighted her work with “Erica Ford, a leading gun violence activist,” and that of her own organization, insisting she has “always been about making peace a lifestyle.” Calling gun violence “a disease,” she recognized the specific impact it has among young people and Black men.
Angela Simmons Admits The Purse Was A Mistake
Angela Simmons admitted carrying the gun-shaped purse “was a mistake,” and offered her deepest apologies.
She concluded: “I ask for your understanding and forgiveness, and I hope you can accept my sincere apology. While this incident was a misstep, I will not allow it to define my moral compass or my commitment to promoting peace and ending gun violence. Thank you for your continued support in this crucial mission.”
In a wild scenario that even Eddie Murphy couldn’t script, the comedy legend shared one of his biggest life regrets—turning down an invitation to join a threesome after a notorious late-night party.
The 63-year-old has spent decades entertaining audiences since launching his career on “Saturday Night Live” in 1980, but he revealed he missed out on an unforgettable experience with renowned actor Yul Brynner and his wife.
Eddie Murphy, known for his iconic roles in “Beverly Hills Cop,” “The Nutty Professor,” and as the voice of Donkey in the “Shrek” films, recounted the story to The Mirror.
“I met Yul Brynner at Studio 54,” he said. “Years later I realized he was trying to pick me up, while he was with his wife and I was 21 years old.”
The encounter left a lasting impression on Murphy.
“Yul was like, ‘Would you like to come back with my wife and me and party?’ And I was like, ‘What? We are partying right here?’ and then I didn’t go. Years later I realized, I was like, ‘Oh, he meant ‘Come partying,’ and now I wish I had gone.”
Reflecting on the missed rendezvous, Murphy added, “It’s such a better story if I had gone and had a threesome with him and his wife.”
Yul Brynner, the late Oscar-winning actor of “The King and I,” passed away in 1985 at the age of 65.
His first marriage was with actress Virginia Gilmore from 1944 to 1960.
He then married model Doris Kleiner in 1960, with their union lasting until 1967, before tying the knot with French socialite Jacqueline Thion de la Chaume from 1971 to 1981. In 1983,
Brynner married ballerina Kathy Lee, who survived him.
Detroit-born, Atlanta-bred rapper Nasaan may have provided a substantial update on the status of Big Sean’s next album.
During an exclusive interview with AllHipHop during the 2024 BET Awards, the Atlantic Records signee spoke on his relationship with Sean Don, remarking on the moment the “IDFWU” rapper showed him love by trolling him and rocking an outfit recreating the “uniform” he is currently donning in promotion of his project Error 404. In the process, Nasaan revealed how his relationship with Big Sean evolved from being inspired by him to becoming friends and collaborators.
“It’s crazy because Sean is somebody, bro, I grew up just idolizing, you know what I’m saying?” Nasaan said in part. He added, “I copied his flows, I mirrored his style so much to now just be a, we’re friends now. You know what I’m saying? I’ve been sleeping at this house since I’ve been out here just like my dog. So it’s just crazy. Those full circle moments and almost manifesting it. The universe got a weird way of working. It’s just crazy. Like, dang. The person I was a fan of is now a fan of me.”
As he continued, Nasaan briefly outlined his involvement in Big Sean’s upcoming LP, which he also indicated should be arriving much sooner, rather than later.
“I play big part in helping just curate and just giving ideas and stuff—literally, after I leave here, I’m probably going to go back to his house and we working on his album,” he said.
He added, “Between us, I’m on it. But yeah, that should be coming out late summer. I’m excited. You know what I’m saying? He’s somebody who, like I said, he sees the superstar in me. He kind of just wants to nurture that.”
Earlier this year, Big Sean confirmed he was finishing up the follow-up to his 2020 album Detroit 2 during a conversation with DJ Khaled. Additionally, he confirmed he was preparing to enter a new era back in March after delivering his “Precision” single, which serves as the his first solo release in two years.
Trae Tha Truth is pushing back on the narrative that J. Cole attempted to avoid confrontation with Kendrick Lamar amid his rap beef with Drake.
During an exclusive interview with AllHipHop at the 2024 BET Awards, Trae Tha Truth addressed the situation involving the Dreamville MC’s decision to publicly apologize to Lamar after releasing his “7 Minute Drill” diss track from the album Might Delete Later. In his defense of Cole, Trae explained why it was necessary for the North Carolina native to act in the fashion that he did due to his dedication to preserving his character.
“One thing, man, I know he probably wouldn’t want me to say, but I’m going to clarify, I watch blogs and I watch headlines make it as if he [J. Cole] was just trying to get away or duck any type of situation,” Trae said in part. “And that wasn’t the case. What people have to realize is that’s just not the type of energy bro got. You know what I’m saying? He focused on him, he focused on his kids and just always stayed in his lane.
“So everybody wanted to see him rumble and not knowing a lot of us came up together. We partnas, you know I’m saying? So for me, being a real brother to him, you got to respect if somebody like, ‘Man, you know what, bro? I know I’m dope. I’m not questioning myself. I just feel like that’s just not the energy that I’m on.'”
Trae Tha Truth definitely hit the nail on the head with his remarks on the situation, considering Cole previously iterated some of the same sentiments. In fact, Cole claimed the feud gave him sleepless nights and said it didn’t “sit right with my spirit.”
However, since then, many believe he did what he did in order to avoid the lyrical warfare that swiftly went nuclear upon Drake and Kendrick Lamar releasing scathing diss records such as “Family Matters” and “Meet The Grahams.”
I have some interesting rumors for you! Yesterday, the BET Awards were incredible and there were plenty of moments! They featured a special focus on women, R&B, Hip-Hop and included an amazing dedication to Usher that has since gone viral.
However, what I want to talk to you about is a missed opportunity, according to my sources. I have been informed that BET attempted to do a skit with the cast of “A Different World,” the hit TV show from the 80s and 90s. If you remember, Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert were a couple on the show. She went on to marry someone else, and he famously interrupted the wedding to try to stop it.
Only my OGs will remember this:
I was told that BET wanted to recreate that iconic scene with an award presentation, using some of the original dialogue adapted for the award show. However, as you probably noticed, Jasmine Guy did not attend the awards. I believe the legendary actor and dancer Debbie Allen replaced Jasmine Guy on stage. DAMN! That could have been epic!
In a related, far less substantiated rumor, I hear there may be plans for rebooting the hit show – “A Different World.” What could it be called? “A Far More Different World,” perhaps? I’m skeptical, but I hope it’s true. From another perspective, the cast is currently on tour, visiting colleges and libraries, and spreading the message about education – specifically HBCUs. Even if a reboot isn’t happening, they are still making a difference, as the original show significantly increased Black student enrollment at colleges by around 700%. I love the idea of bringing that influence back into the mix.
Check out the raw, uncensored version of the Usher speech below. Yes, I know that seems to be a sudden jump, but I mentioned it in the first paragraph.
Eminem has finally announced the release date for his next album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
In an Instagram post he shared on Monday (July 1), the diamond-selling rapper revealed the project, his official follow-up to 2020’s Music to be Murdered By, will arrive on Friday (July 12). He wrote in the caption, “OH SH*T!!! THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY (COUP DE GRÂCE) 7/12!!!”
Eminem announced The Death of Slim Shady in April. The album marks a dramatic shift as Eminem seems to be putting his infamous alter ego, Slim Shady, to rest. The announcement came with a crime-show-themed teaser trailer, which explores Slim Shady’s demise. The clip also starred 50 Cent, who expresses his apprehension about the character’s chaotic nature.
The album’s promotional materials suggest a retrospective and final farewell to the Slim Shady persona, which Eminem used to channel his more controversial and provocative thoughts. Fans can anticipate a blend of introspection and classic Eminem bravado, as he reconciles with his past through this symbolic “death” of his alter ego. Dr. Dre is also set to make an appearance, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.
Eminem dropped the lead single from The Death of Slim Shady on May 3. The song features a blend of nostalgia and fresh commentary, incorporating elements from his past hits like “Without Me” and sampling Steve Miller Band’s “Abracadabra.” The music video is packed with celebrity appearances, including Dr. Dre, Pete Davidson, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and Shane Gillis. The video creatively mirrors the comic book style of his earlier work, featuring a younger version of Eminem interacting with his current self, highlighting the theme of bridging past and present.
“Houdini” quickly gained commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the UK singles chart and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it has one of his highest-charting singles in recent years. The video has amassed more than 95 million YouTube views since its release.
Bobby Shmurda has revealed how he would’ve reacted if he was caught in a similar situation to the altercation Rick Ross and his entourage found themselves in following the now-infamous Vancouver performance.
In a post he shared to his Instagram, Shmurda both came to Roazay’s defense and criticized the Maybach Music Group CEO for how he handled the incident. The fight ensued when a group of men surrounded Ross and his associates after Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss was played following his performance.
Shmurda referenced incarcerated No Limit rapper C-Murder when describing the hypothetical outcome of the situation had he been involved.
“Yo cuz I would’ve went out like C-Murder,” Shmurda said. “On my dead grandmother, son. I would’ve went out like C-Murder, bro. I swear to God. I swear to everything I love, bro. I would’ve out like C-Murder.”
In another portion of the video, Shmurda continued by remarking on a similar incident that occurred back in his neighborhood when he was a pre-teen.
“Just seen the video,” he said with a laugh. “Yo Story son. Yo a n###a seen me out when I was like 12 years old. Yo the n###a choked me out when I was 12 years old. I tried to kill a whole building.”
Bobby Shmurda was apparently speaking the truth because several artists jumped into the comment section of the post agreeing with his thoughts on the situation, including Brooklyn rapper Saigon.
In his comment, Saigon explained that the incident that occurred with Ross is one of the factors that led him to take a step back from the music industry.
“Me too…That’s why I stay away from this industry s##t… I’m crashing out!” Saigon wrote in his comment.
Almost immediately, an Instagram user responded to Saigon by trolling him about the altercation he had with Mobb Deep in 2007 before Prodigy passed away. The incident the user referenced occurred at a music showcase, where Saigon threw a punch at Prodigy, causing security personnel and bystanders to scramble to intervene as the confrontation intensified.
The altercation stemmed from a simmering feud between the two parties, ignited by Saigon’s appearance on a DVD in which he dissed Mobb Deep, criticizing their authenticity and street credibility.
Check out the post above for the madness along with alleged video of the altercation between Mobb Deep and Saigon below.
Young Thug’s slow-moving RICO trial hit a roadblock on Monday (July 1). Judge Ural Glanville put the proceedings on hold until another judge decides if Glanville must recuse himself from the case.
Defense attorneys sought Glanville’s removal over a private meeting with prosecutors and Kenneth Copeland, a key witness in Young Thug’s trial. Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel questioned the meeting in court, resulting in an explosive confrontation with Glanville in June.
The judge held Steel in criminal contempt after the lawyer refused to reveal how he learned about the meeting. Steel was sentenced to 20 days in jail, but the Georgia Supreme Court stayed his sentence. Glanville faced significant backlash for his handling of Steel.
YOUNG THUG TRIAL IS PAUSED UNTIL A DIFFERENT JUDGE DECIDES IF JUDGE GLANVILLE SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE CASE
Judge Glanville has changed his mind and transferred Young Thug and Yak Gotti's motions to recuse him to a different judge. pic.twitter.com/EIDI3Vjxe6
Steel and others believed the defense was entitled to be present at the judge and prosecution’s controversial meeting with Copeland. The defense accused Glanville and prosecutors of pressuring Copeland to testify by threatening him with jail time.
Glanville previously denied requests seeking his recusal, insisting he did nothing wrong.
“The only thing discussed between the state and counsel for Mr. Copeland and this court was the understanding of his immunity agreement,” Glanville said. “There was no other testimonial statements, in terms of what Mr. Copeland planned to testify to.”
Defense attorneys wanted a separate judge to rule on Glanville’s alleged misconduct. Glanville unexpectedly agreed to let another judge settle the matter and halted Young Thug’s trial on Monday.
“We’ll be in recess until that time,” Glanville said.
Prosecutors asked how long the trial would be delayed. Glanville was unsure.
“Don’t know,” he said, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “That has to go to another judge pursuant to our rules. That’s not within my information and purview … Hopefully, it will get done fairly quickly.”
Young Thug’s trial is already the longest in Georgia’s history. He has remained in jail since his 2022 arrest.
Amber Rose evidently isn’t playing when it comes to her support for Donald Trump. Two months after officially endorsing Trump on her Instagram page, Rose is starring in a new video inspired by the 1990 Vanilla Ice hit “Ice Ice Baby.”
The MAGA-themed visual, “Trump Trump Baby,” finds Rose starring alongside Forgiato Blow as an ode to Trump and a takedown of Joe Biden’s presidency.
The single features lines such as, “Democrat party going to take your freedom/Indictin’ our president ’cause they can’t beat him” and “The media is the enemy of the people/The Democrats and the fakes news always be cheatin’.” Among the song’s refrains are “FJB” (f### Joe Biden) and its euphemism “let’s go Brandon.”
Forgiato Blow is known for his support of Trump and his association with the MAGA movement. Raised in South Florida, he comes from a wealthy background linked to the Auto Trader publishing empire. He began his music career in 2013 but gained significant attention with his pro-Trump song “Silver Spoon” in 2016. Blow has released several albums and collaborated with artists like Vanilla Ice and Kodak Black. His music often addresses cultural and political topics, reflecting his conservative views.
As for Amber Rose, she’s faced significant backlash for endorsing Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. The model and TV personality, known for her advocacy on women’s rights, LGBTQ+ issues and anti-racism, shocked many by posting a photo with Trump and expressing her support for his campaign. The move was particularly surprising given her past criticisms of Trump, where she labeled him an “idiot” and a “sexual predator.”
Fans and critics pointed out the contradiction between Rose’s endorsement and her advocacy work. Trump has been associated with policies and remarks that are seen as harmful to women’s rights and communities of color.
Amber Rose attempted to justify her stance by suggesting that Trump offers more reasonable compromises on certain issues compared to other politicians. However, her arguments have done little to quell the controversy, leading many to question the sincerity of her endorsement and its impact on her credibility as an advocate.
“Trump Trump Baby” certainly won’t help her public image. The video arrived three days ago and has racked up roughly 34,000 YouTube views. Watch it below at your own discretion.
Angela Simmons faced backlash for wearing a bedazzled gun-shaped purse to the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday (June 30). Simmons defended herself against critics, who believed the purse was in poor taste due to her ex-fiancé’s 2018 shooting death.
“So, I see a lot of conversation around the bag, the purse I wore to the [BET] Awards,” she said on Instagram Stories. “And normally I don’t address rumors and stuff, but I’m not like that, never been like that. I’m super—I’m not violent. I’ve obviously been through a lot in my personal life when it comes to gun violence and it’s very personal to me. But I just liked the bag and I thought that it was cool and I thought it was a fashion moment and that was it.”
She continued, “I didn’t have any intentions of ruffling anyone’s feathers. It seems like everyone – or a couple of people, I’ll say – are a little upset. But I don’t mean no harm. I’m super, super peaceful. And yeah, I’m sorry if it bothered anyone. But that’s not me, that’s just not how I am.”
Sutton Tennyson, Simmons’ former fiancé and the father of her son, was shot and killed in 2018. His killer was sentenced to life in prison.
“I had to immediately go to therapy,” Simmons said regarding the death of her child’s father. “It was just a lot. It’s an ongoing thing. Without therapy, I don’t think I’d be here. This is like his dad we’re talking about, you know what I mean? I was numb. My son always asks about him, so there’s that constant conversation that I have to deal with.”
Simmons, the daughter of Hip-Hop legend Rev Run, is currently dating Yo Gotti. She began dating Yo Gotti in 2022.
View some of the reactions to Simmons’ gun-shaped purse below.
Angela Simmons son is growing up without his Father & never even had the chance to know him because he was a victim of gun violence & she wants to be a corny low life goof walking around with a clip as a prop. This can’t be the legendary Rev Run’s daughter. pic.twitter.com/g5b8Gu7qUB
— 🍊Elgin Barrett Eugene Smith lll🍊 (@Southside_Gunn) July 1, 2024
Idk…Angela Simmons doing that on the red carpet just isn’t sitting right with me.
She knows firsthand the devastation of gun violence in our community, yet that’s how she chose to pose at an award show? 🤦🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/kmkHIe9Ypy
As the rain pounded the pavement outside the doors of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, Killer Mike was seated inside as the 2024 Grammy Awards held its premiere ceremony. There, he swept the rap categories, winning Best Rap Album for Michael, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers” featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane.
But a mere 30 minutes later, after possibly one of the best moments of his life, Killer Mike was in handcuffs being hauled off to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail for allegedly shoving a venue security guard. Now, he’s publicly addressing the debacle in a new song called “HUMBLE ME.” Accompanied by a black-and-white visual, the track paints a vivid picture of what he was thinking as the incident unfolded.
“I won at the Grammys for spitting my grammar, did that for Atlanta,” he raps. “Did that for Atlanta bruh, swept up like a janitor/Got sent to the slammer bruh/Treat me like an animal or some kind of hannibal, vicious and cannibal/The devil be doing you, right when you doing it, the devil will ruin you/Behind me Satan I walk out the door with my head up and handcuffs with pride/Cause all of my heroes wore handcuffs, the FBI shot some of them and they died.
“Betty and Coretta cried, Jacquelyn went into hiding/I was sitting there in a room full of cops, like Daniel was sitting with the lions/I had to quiet my mind, I prayed and I prayed and I prayed/The liars were lying their lies, I kept on just keeping my faith/The devil put me on his whipping post/The lord did not allow him to whip me/So I went to sleep as free as can be and the next day my son got a kidney.”
Killer Mike is referring to the news he got in the days following the Grammy sweep and ensuing arrest. His son wound up undergoing a successful kidney transplant in February.
“I got a call that my child, after being on the list for three years, finally got his kidney,” he told GQ. “And I can just truly tell you that God is real … I’m grateful that God showed me within 24 hours that there’s something more important than even the accolades you’ve worked for. And that’s my family and my child and I’m just thankful. I thank Him.”
This isn’t the first time Killer Mike has talked about the arrest. On February 5, he said in a statement, “There was some confusion around which door my team and I should enter. We experienced an over-zealous security guard but my team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing.”
And he was right. Last month, Killer Mike was cleared of a misdemeanor battery charge after the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against him.
“HUMBLE ME” arrived hours after he won Album of the Year at the 2024 BET Awards. Watch it above.
Natania Reuben, a victim of the 1999 nightclub shooting involving Diddy, is calling former Bad Boy Records rapper Shyne a con artist, accusing him of deceit and unpaid debts.
“Shyne did not shoot me because he didn’t, but Shyne is a con artist,” Reuben stated unequivocally in an interview with The Art of Dialogue. “Everybody’s like, ‘Oh, we know Shyne was innocent.’ No, you don’t know a g####### thing because he’s far from innocent.”
Shyne was convicted on two counts of assault and reckless endangerment as well as criminal possession of an illegal weapon after a seven-week trial alongside Diddy. He was acquitted of charges of attempted murder, on a third count of intentional assault in the first degree of a third victim and one other count. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the eligibility of parole on June 1, 2001. He wound up serving nearly nine years in New York prisons.
But Reuben claims Shyne still has yet to fulfill his financial obligations from their legal settlement stemming from the incident.
“You still owe me money,” she declared. “In the settlement, Shyne was responsible … he didn’t have the money to pay.”
Reuben also claimed Shyne attempted to manipulate his narrative for political gain in Belize. In a recent interview with Chanel 5 Belize, he maintained his innocence.
“Everyone knew all along that I was the fall guy,” he said. “But my political enemies and, you know, detractors try to make me into, you know, this criminal. But everyone knew that I was a young kid that took the fall. Everyone knew that, that was the story. I’m just saying that I maintained my innocence all this time.”
But Reuben remains suspicious, saying, “He’s going to jockey off of me saying Shyne didn’t shoot me to try to leverage himself to get that prime minister seat. You ain’t nothing but a penny Annie Shyer, a shady car salesman, a dressed-up fraud, a liar.”
Reuben further accused Shyne of using her name to advance his career while living lavishly.
“You driving a Maybach in Belize, you walk around doing this,” she said. “You were able to get back in the country because you were the head of the… You at Fat Joe’s party… turning your narrative over and over, changing the wheel.”
Reuben expressed frustration over being repeatedly drawn into Shyne’s falsehoods.
“You had no right to leverage my name in your lies,” she said. “I’m not letting up off the gas until you tell the truth, until you’re made responsible.”
Additionally, Reuben plans to bring forward Julius Jones, another victim, to corroborate her claims.
“Shyne shot Julius Jones, and I can prove it to you… I will bring Julius Jones to the surface to tell y’all himself.”
Reuben also shared her disappointment over Shyne’s actions, despite initially being proud of his transformation into a community activist: “I was very proud of him, but now cut the shenanigans.”
Ray J expressed suicidal thoughts on Monday (July 1). The polarizing singer posted a concerning message on Instagram Stories a day after his altercation with Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer at a BET Awards afterparty.
“I’m really at a breakin point!” Ray J wrote. “To provide for my family and have generational wealth was always the plan. But money is evil and people are bad and I can’t take it anymore! These chain of reactions are stemming from being locked in a false reality / confused about this whole life!”
He continued, “The s### that happened tonight to me at the awards today was hurtful. I’m working backstage and then I go take a break in the back and BET wouldn’t let me back in for some reason. I don’t know who they didn’t want me to see. It was weird. Anyway, I left and went back to silence my frustrations, flashing back to my everyday thought of my life. The truth that’s given is a LIE!”
Ray J announced he was leaving the U.S. and explicitly said he was feeling suicidal. The reality TV personality claimed he accepted “dirty money” and regretted it.
“I’m on my way out of the country,” he wrote. “The s### that is happening is mind-blowing. It’s making me suicidal and uncomfortable with the perception of reality! THEY PAID ME TO SHUT UP AND I DID! I FEEL BAD AND I HATE MYSELF FOR IT! I DON’T WANT ANYMORE OF YOUR DIRTY MONEY!!”
Ray J’s post suggested he attempted suicide in the past. He apologized to his sister Brandy.
“Right after I die .. I promise you I will be [free] of it all and the world can move on with what is real for me no matter the consequences I have to face on the other side!!” he wrote. “I TRIED TO DO IT FOR REAL LAST TIME!”
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The 2024 BET Awards, heralded as the culture’s premier night, delivered a memorable evening that gave the internet and social media plenty to talk about. Prior to the ceremony, Drake led the pack with seven nominations, trailed by Nicki Minaj with six. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria Monét each garnered five nods, while 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, and Usher each secured four nominations. The show, in Los Angeles’s Peacock Theatre, was dominated by electrifying performances from Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Will Smith, Latto, Ice Spice, and others, the show also honored this year’s standouts.
Explore the full list of winners below.
Album of the year
Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Gift & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Home
Drake, For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Killer Mike, Michael
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
Best female R&B/pop artist
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Long
SZA
Tyla
Victoria Monét
Best male R&B/pop artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher
Best group
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
City Girls
Flo
Maverick City Music
Wanmor
Best collaboration
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix)”
Jamie Foxx discussed his 2023 health scare with a small group of fans in Phoenix, Arizona. A brief clip of the conversation surfaced on social media.
“Look, April 11 last year, bad headache,” Foxx said. “Asked my boy for an Advil [clicks fingers]. I was gone for 20 days. I don’t remember anything.”
Foxx recalled a doctor telling him there was “something going up there” as he pointed to his head. He refused to reveal the diagnosis on camera.
Jamie Foxx was spotted in downtown Phoenix, where he told a small group of people that on April 11th, 2023, he had a bad headache, asked a friend for an Advil, and then woke up 20 days later with no memory of what happened. pic.twitter.com/wIhuvN9hCC
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) July 1, 2024
The actor/comedian/singer’s April 2023 hospitalization sparked countless rumors about his health. He addressed the public in a July 2023 video.
“I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear updates,” he said. “But to be honest with you, I just didn’t want you to see me like that, man. I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a good joke, doing a movie [or] television show. I didn’t you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through. And to be honest with you, my sister Deidra Dixon and my daughter Corinne Marie saved my life.”
Foxx praised his family for maintaining his privacy. He also debunked several rumors regarding his health.
“They protected me,” he said. “And that’s what I hope that everyone can have in moments like these. Now you know by being quiet, sometimes things get out of hand. People said what I got. Some people said I was blind but as you can see, the eyes are working. The eyes are working just fine. They said I was paralyzed. I’m not paralyzed. But I did go through—I went to hell and back. My road to recovery had some potholes as well, but I’m coming back and I’m able to work.”
Foxx planned to tell the story of his health scare on stage in some capacity. Foxx said he wanted to do it “in a funny way” at an African American Film Critics Association event in March.
The 2024 BET Awards elicited controversy for including the late O.J. Simpson in an “In Memoriam” segment on Sunday (June 30). Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman’s family members criticized BET for honoring O.J.
O.J. died in April. He was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole and Goldman in 1994. O.J. was infamously acquitted of murder in a criminal trial but found liable for both deaths in a civil trial.
BET Awards attendees and viewers were surprised to see O.J. in the “In Memoriam” segment. Nicole’s sister Tanya Brown was disgusted by BET’s decision to pay tribute to him.
“It’s inappropriate to give an abuser and murderer recognition,” Tanya told TMZ. “Whoever thought of doing that owes every domestic violence victim an apology…and that’s including our family. And, they should be fired.”
The “In Memoriam” segment was introduced as “honoring Black excellence” lost over the past year. O.J.’s inclusion upset Goldman’s father Fred.
“I think they shouldn’t include anyone of that caliber — a wife beater, murderer,” Fred said. “Can’t imagine why they would include someone like that.”
O.J. was listed as a “former NFL player” in the BET Awards segment. While it is an accurate description, it doesn’t capture the full nature of his complicated legacy.
50 Cent couldn’t wait to share his reaction after Rick Ross and his crew got into a violent brawl at a festival in Canada on Sunday (June 30).
On Monday morning (July 10) 50 Cent took to Instagram with a video mocking Ross. “I just saw a very unfortunate situation that took place in Canada and I wanted to say to everyone that I hope that brother made it home safely,” he began.
“I hope that he now has a different perspective and a better sense of what to do and what not to do while you’re out in the world,” 50 Cent added before suggesting Rick Ross get better protection.
“Let’s choose peace and positive vibes because,” he captioned the video before adding, “Nah pick up ya mans he over there laid out. LOL.”
The mayhem at the festival began after the DJ played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Footage from the brawl appeared to show Rick Ross take a jab to the face, sparking chaos. Videos show multiple people taking brutal beatings, with blows and kicks freely flying.
50 Cent Says Rick Ross Won’t Be Going Back To Canada “Acting Like It Ain’t What It Is”
50 Cent also posted a video of Rick Ross’ baby mama, Tia Kemp, reacting to the fight. “My guess is ya, won’t be going back to Canada acting like it ain’t what it is,” the G-Unit boss wrote.
Meanwhile, Tia Kemp hopped on Instagram Live early on Monday to taunt Ross. She roasted him for going to Canada without adequate security after feuding with Drake.
“There should have been a hundred of you n##### over there in Canada,” Kemp said. “I’m sorry, all that s### that fat b#### been talking, what make y’all think you can go over there with that b#######?”
Ray J’s beef with the Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer has turned violent following an altercation at a BET Awards afterparty.
On Sunday (June 30) the feud came to a head after the pair crossed paths at an event. Footage circulating online shows Ray J and Plummer engaged in a heated conversation at the center of a large crowd. Multiple people attempted to intervene between the pair, but Ray J wanted smoke and swung on Plummer.
As people tried to separate them, Ray J disappeared before returning moments later with a backpack in hand. Again, passersby intervened, begging Ray J to stop as he appeared to reach into his bag for something. His entourage eventually managed to bundle him into a car, preventing the situation from escalating further.
Back in May, Ray J accused the Zeus Network co-founder of abusing women, branding him the Black Jeffrey Epstein. He also claimed Plummer manipulates women into sleeping with him to get a spot on the network.
However, despite things becoming physical, Ray J recently claimed he was going the legal route with his allegations. He recently addressed the topic during an episode of The Breakfast Club last month.
“I don’t like when people are doing people wrong and making them do shows for certain things that they shouldn’t,” he said of his issues with Plummer.
Ray J also denied accusing the Zeus CEO of abuse to promote his recently launched Tronix Network.
“That would be foul, that would be inhumane,” he insisted. “These are facts. I have the footage. I have a lot of stuff that he’s been doing. Now it’s time to do what we’re doing now, and that’s legally do the right thing.”
