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Soulja Boy Arrested In Los Angeles During Late-Night Traffic Stop

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Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday (August 3) in Los Angeles after police allegedly discovered a firearm during a traffic stop in the Melrose area, according to NBC Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed officers pulled over a vehicle around 2:30 a.m. local time and noticed a gun inside. The 33-year-old rapper, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger in the car and was taken into custody on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities did not disclose the reason for the initial stop.

Social media posts suggest the rapper had been celebrating his birthday at West Hollywood hotspot Poppy just hours before the arrest. His birthday was July 28.

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The “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” artist, who rose to fame in 2007 with his viral dance anthem, has had multiple brushes with the law over the years. In April, a Los Angeles jury found him liable for sexual battery and assault, ordering him to pay $4 million to a woman who accused him of abusing her over a two-year period.

In 2023, Soulja Boy was also named in a Securities and Exchange Commission case involving the illegal promotion of crypto assets. He and singer Austin Mahone were the only two celebrities among those charged who declined to settle with the SEC by paying $400,000 in penalties, interest and disgorgement.

This isn’t his first run-in with weapons-related charges. In 2014, he was arrested in Los Angeles for carrying a loaded firearm, though the case was later dismissed. In 2019, he was sentenced to 240 days in jail for violating probation after police found ammunition at his home.

As of Sunday, no further details about his latest arrest have been released by LAPD.

Deion Sanders & Karrueche Tran Dating Rumors Cleared Up

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Deion Sanders found himself at the center of renewed speculation after Claudia Jordan revealed that Tracey Edmonds once directly asked Karrueche Tran whether she was romantically involved with the former NFL star—well before the public saw signs of a possible relationship.

Speaking on the Accidentally Informed podcast, Jordan said Edmonds confronted Tran at a social gathering, believed to be hosted by actress Niecy Nash, after hearing whispers about a potential connection between Tran and Sanders.

“Tracey had heard the whispers,” Jordan said. “She saw Karrueche at the event and asked her straight out, ‘Are you dating Deion?’ And Karrueche just laughed and said no.”

Jordan, who described herself as a longtime friend of Edmonds, said the moment was direct but respectful. She also shared a photo during the podcast showing Edmonds and Tran smiling together at what appeared to be the same event. “They looked like friends,” she said. “Like they were really cool with each other. That’s what makes this new development interesting.”

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The conversation resurfaced after footage recently circulated of Tran appearing in Sanders’ short documentary For Your Glory, released in late July. In the video, Tran is seen sitting beside Sanders during his recovery from bladder cancer, visibly emotional and supportive. Neither Sanders nor Tran has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship.

The documentary marked the first time Sanders publicly addressed his cancer diagnosis. In the film, he opened up about the physical and emotional toll of his health battle, which included multiple surgeries and hospital stays. Tran’s presence in the film—tearful and attentive—added fuel to speculation about their closeness.

Jordan’s comments have added a new wrinkle to Sanders’ already high-profile personal life. The former athlete and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach has been under constant media scrutiny, not just for his coaching but also for his recent breakup with Edmonds after a decade-long relationship.

While there’s still no confirmation of a romance between Sanders and Tran, Jordan’s account suggests the story has been quietly unfolding for some time—long before it reached the public eye.

EXCLUSIVE: Phora Files For Bankruptcy, Still Owes Warner Big Loot

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Phora filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Los Angeles federal court while still owing hundreds of thousands to Warner Records, the label he left in 2019 after a brief major-label run.

The rapper submitted the petition on August 1 through his business entity, Phora LLC, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

The filing lists estimated assets and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million and notes 50 to 99 creditors. It also states that unsecured creditors are unlikely to receive payment once administrative costs are covered.

Among the most significant debts is a $200,000 contingent and unliquidated claim by Warner Records, signaling unresolved financial obligations from Phora’s time with the label.

Phora signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2017 after gaining traction with his independent project “With Love.” But after internal changes at the label, including a new CEO and staff, he chose to part ways in 2019.

He later said the split gave him complete creative control, noting that Warner discouraged the release of his song “Forgive Me.” After leaving, he dropped the track independently and described it as deeply personal.

Phora made the separation public by tearing up his Warner contract on Instagram. He returned to releasing music under his own label, Yours Truly, and launched a sold-out tour shortly after.

Another disputed claim of $400,000 from Oren Lang is also listed, making them the two biggest unsecured creditors in the case.

Phora signed the bankruptcy paperwork as the managing member of the LLC. He also filed a separate personal bankruptcy petition on the same day, according to court records.

Other notable creditors include Nixon Peabody LLP with a $77,689 claim, Lowe Law at $30,643, City National Bank with $25,016, and American Express at $9,164.

The remaining debts are owed to various production vendors, legal firms and service providers.

The filing includes a corporate resolution giving Phora the authority to pursue Chapter 11 protection and to hire legal counsel. Leonard Pena of Pena & Soma, APC, is representing the LLC in the case.

Chapter 11 will allow Phora to run his business and remain operational while reorganizing the debts under court supervision.

Rapper Who Threatened To Shoot Donald Trump Arrested—Again

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Maine Musik, who once threatened to pop Donald Trump, got arrested again, in Baton Rouge, for more gun trouble, barely a year after finishing a six-year federal bid for the same kind of mess.

The Louisiana rapper, who was once in a group with Master P, got cuffed on July 31 for weapons charges. He’d only been out 11 months from his previous 75-month sentence after pleading guilty in 2019 for being a felon caught with a gun.

Back in 2016, cops hit him with gun and drug charges after a traffic stop. Then in 2018, he got snagged again when his car swerved near a guardrail at a checkpoint.

Officers said he was rambling with shaky hands and found a loaded piece stashed behind a loose panel in his ride. He admitted he was on probation for having codeine syrup at the time.

In 2016, Maine Musik was charged for his role in a robbery of Meaux Guns & Ammo in the city on July 6, 2015. In that case, he was busted after the Secret Service went to his house over a threat to Donald Trump that was posted on his Instagram account.

This led to investigators connecting him to the robbery, after they noticed the guns in his video for “Aint No Comin Down” matched some of the 50 guns that were reported stolen in a gun store robbery.

Maine’s known for putting on for Baton Rouge as a member of “The Luciano Family” featuring TEC, Ace B and Master P.

So far, authorities haven’t dropped the full details on this new arrest, but it’s looking like déjà vu for the rapper.

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The Alchemist Delivers Brief But Promising Mobb Deep Album Update

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Alchemist confirmed the long-awaited new Mobb Deep album is officially complete, revealing the news Saturday (August 2) with a brief but loaded tweet: “The next Mobb Deep album is done. Entirely produced by Havoc & The Alchemist.

The announcement marks a major moment for Hip-Hop loyalists, as it signals the return of one of the genre’s most influential duos. The late Prodigy and Havoc, known for their gritty lyricism and raw production, helped define East Coast rap in the ’90s. Alchemist, a longtime collaborator and producer for the group, has been closely tied to their sound since the early days.

While no release date has been shared, the tweet alone was enough to stir anticipation across the Hip-Hop community. Alchemist’s history with Mobb Deep includes production credits on several of their projects, including Murda Muzik, Infamy and Amerikaz Nightmare. His dark, sample-heavy style became a signature element of the group’s later work.

In addition to wrapping the Mobb Deep project, Alchemist has also been working with Erykah Badu on their upcoming joint album, Abi & AL. Their first single, “Next To You,” dropped last month and features a sample from Mobb Deep’s 1999 classic “The Realest,” further linking his current work to his legacy with the Queensbridge duo.

Mobb Deep’s catalog includes eight studio albums: Juvenile Hell (1993), The Infamous (1995), Hell on Earth (1996), Murda Muzik (1999), Infamy (2001), Amerikaz Nightmare (2004), Blood Money (2006) and The Infamous Mobb Deep (2014). Alchemist’s fingerprints are on many of those records.

Prodigy, born Albert Johnson, died in June 2017 at age 42 due to complications related to sickle cell anemia. His death left a void in the Hip-Hop world and cast uncertainty over the future of Mobb Deep. Havoc has since carried the torch, occasionally performing their classics and teasing unreleased material.

No further details about the album’s title or tracklist have been made public.

SIGNS: Donald Trump Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

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In the latest “WTF” news, convicted felon Donald Trump is now in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize after Cambodia credited him with helping to de-escalate a deadly border conflict with Thailand that left dozens dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister made the announcement Friday (August 1) in Phnom Penh, stating Trump deserved recognition for his direct involvement in halting the violence. “Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X shortly after the ceasefire was confirmed.

The five-day conflict between Cambodia and Thailand erupted last week, with both sides blaming each other for initiating the violence. At least 43 people were killed and more than 300,000 residents were forced to flee their homes near the border.

According to Reuters, the fighting began to subside after Trump phoned Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on July 26. A ceasefire agreement was reached in Malaysia two days later, ending the most severe military standoff between the two nations in more than 10 years.

Chanthol publicly thanked Trump for his role in brokering peace, saying his intervention was instrumental. “He deserves to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize,” Chanthol told reporters.

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The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals or groups who have made significant efforts to promote peace and cooperation between nations. The ceremony takes place in Oslo, Norway on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.

Cambodia’s nomination makes it the third country to put Trump forward for the prestigious award. In June, Pakistan said it would recommend Trump for his involvement in defusing tensions with India. Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal nomination, citing Trump’s role in the 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab nations.

In his letter to the Nobel committee, Netanyahu wrote that Trump had “created new opportunities to expand the circle of peace and normalization” in the Middle East.

Trump has also supported Israel’s military operations in Gaza and approved a mission in June targeting Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities.

Cambodia’s decision to nominate Trump came hours after the U.S. reduced its proposed import tariff on Cambodian goods from 49 percent to 19 percent. The original tariff, announced during Trump’s “Liberation Day” speech at the White House on April 2, would have hit Cambodia harder than any other Southeast Asian country. The U.S. is Cambodia’s largest export market, with major American brands like Gap, Levi’s and Nike relying on the country’s factories for production.

Chanthol expressed gratitude for the lowered rate, which also applied to Thailand and Indonesia. Vietnam received a slightly higher 20 percent rate.

Despite the accolades, Trump remains a deeply polarizing figure on the world stage. His critics point to his inflammatory rhetoric, controversial policies and legal troubles as reasons he should not be considered for any international honor. Public opinion polls consistently show that Trump is one of the most disliked political figures in modern American history, with high unfavorable ratings across multiple demographics.

Cardi B’s WWE SummerSlam Surprise Makes Pregnancy Rumors Crazier

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Remember my words…Cardi B is probably pregnant. I know you other media are reading this right now.

Cardi B hit the WWE SummerSlam stage Saturday night (August 2). She was a true in show-stopper. The fashion was on point, but she wasn’t doing any body slams. It was quite the opposite. But it was her body that was being looked upon and analyzed. I was looking for whether or not she’s expecting.

READ ALSO: Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Expecting? Rumor Mill Goes Half On Baby

She was dressed in a dramatic all-black outfit draped with oversized feathers and a sweeping train. She may have thought she was hiding it, but it made me focus more. Google keeps saying, “there is no credible information indicating that Cardi B is pregnant.” A-YO! Put some respect on my name. By now, social media is lit up. I noticed how carefully the cameras framed her. Every angle stayed high, deliberately avoiding her midsection. Just neck-up glam. She looked great and was entertaining. But…there’s a big but.

There’s a reason for all that camera trickery. While no official statement has been made, fans and critics alike are betting big that the Bronx-bred rapper is indeed pregnant. Again, this is not new information really, but remember where you heard it first.

My early rumors hinted that Cardi and her team might delay her highly anticipated album rollout due to the possible baby news. But instead of slowing down, it looks like the rumors are going full throttle. SummerSlam is one of the WWE’s biggest stages, and Cardi used it as a major spotlight for her upcoming single.

Despite the buzz, visuals of her performance aren’t out there like that. She barely performed. She just played the song and lip synched the vocals. She didn’t name the song either, so we don’t even know the title yet. For now, I am calling it “Hello” until corrected. One thing is clear—the rollout is not stopping. It’s moving fast. Am I The Drama? is a philosophical question more than an album title at this point.

Because pregnant or not, people are watching and waiting.

Gillie Labels Johnny Manziel Drug Addict-Alcoholic As Cam Newton Beef Explodes

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Johnny Manziel threatening to smack Gillie Da King isn’t going over well with the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast co-host, who labeled the former NFL quarterback a coke head who needs to check into Alcoholics Anonymous.

“Come on, Johnny. Out of all the m############ you could f### with, Johnny, what the f### would make you stop at me, man? Huh? I know what it was. I know exactly what it was. It ain’t no secret,” Gillie Da King said, with white powder all over his face, in a nod to cocaine.

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It all started up after Cam Newton decided to leave Jalen Hurts off his top 10 quarterback list, which Gillie—who reps Philly hard—took real personal.

Gillie was feeling it at his birthday party, where clowned Cam while waving around a fake Super Bowl trophy and roasting him for never winning the big one.

That’s when Manziel lost it.

The former Heisman winner came out swinging on social media, calling Gillie “the biggest f###### loser on the planet.” But he didn’t stop there. Manziel warned Gillie, “If I see you, just know I’m going to slap the f### out of you, trust.”

Gillie fired back at Manziel, letting him know that if he raised his hand to the Philly rapper, he would end up in the hospital.

“It ain’t 1917 no more, Johnny. This is 2025, n##### fight back, Johnny. The f### make you think you just gonna slap a n#### and do what, just gonna walk off about your business?

“Now, let me tell you something, Johnny. I need you to check into AA, Alcohol Anonymous, and I need you to check the f### out of AAB. African-American business, Johnny,” Gillie fumed.

Lil Tay Turns 18—Heads Straight To OnlyFans

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Lil Tay is trending again after the internet’s infamous chaos magnet told her 2.3 million TikTok followers she’s diving headfirst into adult content—right after her 18th birthday.

The viral teen, who’s been in and out of controversy for years, claimed she’s already got spicy content lined up and ready to go.

“The night of my 18th birthday, one minute passed midnight, I got to work,” she said. “I filmed all the content and it’s finally coming out tomorrow. This is for everybody that has preordered since, like, 2023. It’s coming. It’s finally here. Everybody that’s preordered.”

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She’s clearly gunning for the same kind of bag Bhad Bhabie pulled in, who reportedly raked in up to $75 million since launching her OnlyFans right after turning 18.

She made $1 million in her first six hours and over $4 million in one day. Tay’s clearly aiming for that same energy—and money.

According to Lil Tay, she’s already been hit up by industry talent agencies offering her fat checks to partner up.

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“A whole lot of agencies have hit me up even before my birthday, because they were like, ‘Oh, my God, she’s gonna drop the link,'” she said. “She’s gonna make a bag. They’re like, ‘We’ll give you 30 to 40 Ms to sign with us and drop the link with us.’ I’m like, why would I need you, though? I am the bag.”

When someone asked if she thought this move might mess up her life, she didn’t flinch.

“I don’t think 50 mil is gonna ruin my life,” she said. The livestream didn’t fly with her brother, though, who jumped in and shut it down real fast.

“No, get the f### off live_…_ This is a Chinese household. You’re not f###### dropping no f###### links,” he said in the viral meltdown.

The internet, of course, exploded. Some people called it fake or a skit, and others weren’t buying the act, but still admitted she could probably cash out.

Whether she actually drops the link or this is another clout-chase moment, Lil Tay knows how to keep her name in the mix—and she’s clearly watching Bhad Bhabie’s playbook.

Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Expecting? Rumor Mill Goes Half On Baby

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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs might be expecting a whole new bundle of noise. But this isn’t album or the roar of the Buffalo Bills fans. Oh yeah, you now what it is.

According to several whispers in very reliable ears, the rap superstar is reportedly pregnant. And it’s allegedly Diggs who’s the alleged soon-to-be dad. This relationship has already stirred up drama. Just ask Offset, but now it all may just get louder.

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This baby rumor isn’t brand new, but it’s heating up again. It feels true. My sources are saying there was serious deliberation behind the scenes about whether Cardi was even going to go through with the pregnancy. I heard they weren’t in agreement on how to proceed.

From what I’m hearing, Stefon was not on board initially. One source told me, “There was an understanding that it wouldn’t happen… but she went ahead anyway.” Whoa. I cannot believe she can hide a pregnancy from her man.

Now, here’s where things start adding up. Cardi’s second album has been moving at a snail’s pace. No massive official rollout, modest press run and barely a whisper on music blogs. This is Cardi B we’re talking about, so why so quiet, B?

READ ALSO: Cardi B Gets Big Break Over Wild Brawl At OB-GYN Office

Word is that the baby and the album might be arriving around the same time. That means everything from tour plans to video shoots to promo might be on pause. Or delayed. Imagine trying to drop a highly anticipated sophomore album while dealing with morning sickness!?

I don’t know, folks. I;m just relaying what I have been told. I do know that I really want to hear what Cardi has for us on another album. And let’s not even get into the Offset of it all! I am hearing he’s likely to go ballistic over this. She may need to get another restraining order. At some point, somebody is going to have something slick to say.

So many questions. Buckle up. This might be Cardi B’s realest rollout yet.

Stay tuned.

Muhammad Ali’s Last Living Immediate Family Member Has Died

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Rahaman Ali, the younger sibling of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, died Friday (August 1) in Louisville at age 82, following hospice care at Norton Audubon Hospital, according to the Muhammad Ali Center.

Ali, born Rudolph “Rudy” Clay before converting to Islam, was known not only for his own boxing career from 1964 to 1972 but also for his quiet, consistent presence in the Louisville community. He was a fixture at the King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, where he and his wife regularly volunteered with the Jesus Movement, helping distribute food and clothing to those in need.

“Whenever we do an event, they are always there. We have a food and clothes closet and he made sure that the participants had enough food to go out the door. He and his wife would always be the last one to leave,” said Wanda McIntyre, director of the Jesus Movement. “We already miss the presence when we have our prayer breakfast.”

Ali was admitted to the hospital on July 19 and remained under hospice care until his death. His family, deeply rooted in the California neighborhood of Louisville, remained closely involved with the church throughout his final days.

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Ray Barker, known locally as “Sir Friendly C,” emphasized Rahaman’s behind-the-scenes influence. “Knowing your role in the community is so important. Some of us like to be out in front, some of us like to be quietly behind and he was that latter one,” Barker said. “He liked to be behind, but he always showed up to lend his hand and lend his famous name to encourage the youth. He was like a quiet thunder.”

The Muhammad Ali Center released a statement highlighting Rahaman’s lifelong support of his brother. “You can’t tell Muhammad’s story without mentioning Rahaman,” said DeVone Holt, the center’s president and CEO. “He was one of the most constant sources of support for Muhammad during this (sic) career and their relationship was a true example of what it means to be ‘my brother’s keeper.’”

Hana Ali, Muhammad Ali’s daughter, shared a heartfelt tribute to her uncle on Instagram. “My Uncle Rahaman, lovingly known as Rock, was a sweet, gentle soul with a heart as big as the world,” she wrote. “He had that same sparkle in his eye that my father had… that same light, that same mischief, that same love.”

Lorenzo Tucker III, whose mother was among Rahaman’s closest friends, said the bond between their families was strong. “My mother was his best friend so as soon as they put him into hospice, he called for her to come down. They have always been close with the family,” Tucker said. “We speak to them every day because that’s how closeknit everyone is.”

McIntyre added that Rahaman’s uplifting spirit left a lasting impression. “He was a great encourager like his brother was. I think his encouragement, his smile, his uplifting the people was great and the support that he gave Jesus Movement, he and his wife, meant so much to us,” she said. “He encourages the young men to know that everything is good, everything is positive and it’s all what he said it would be.”

Rahaman Ali was born July 18, 1943.

Hitman Howie Tee, Pioneering Hip-Hop Producer Behind Special Ed & Chubb Rock, Dies

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Brooklyn’s own Hitman Howie Tee helped define the sound of late ’80s and early ’90s Hip-Hop, has died. The cause of death has not been revealed at the time of this writing.

Born Howard Thompson in London, he was raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Howie Tee was 61.

Questlove of The Roots sang Howie Tee’s praises.

“I feel like Howie was such an unsung MONSTER of a producer during hip hip’s early development——I know De La was a life changing moment for us but Howie was a cat who definitely crossed the aisle when it came to unusual music: I mean for Special Ed he put The Beatles & Ripple in the same box I was mind blown. Not to mention all those little cartoon & showtunes interstitials on “Bang Zoom” & “Buggin”

Mixing in tv themes & Mel Blanc & showtunes showing Pop ear candy over the hardest beats.

Truly an unsung hero.”

Hitman Howie Tee made his mark as one of Hip-Hop’s most versatile, influential and low-key sonic architects. He was a master of beats and a king of turntablism.

Furthermore, Howie Tee crafted hits that helped launch the careers of artists like Special Ed, Chubb Rock, The Real Roxanne, and U.T.F.O. He shaped a generation of Hip-Hop fans, artists and producers.

In the early 1980s, Howie Tee emerged as a member of electro-rap group CDIII, which dropped a pair of singles on Prelude Records. He soon shifted gears to another bubbling rap act out of BK.

A production partnership with U.T.F.O.’s Kangol Kid pushed him into true prominence. Together, they introduced the world to Whistle, a trio whose 1985 single “(Nothing Serious) Just Buggin’” became a global b-boy anthem.

Soon thereafter, Howie Tee became the in-house producer at Select Records. It was there that he created his most recognizable songs – Special Ed’s breakout single “I Got It Made,” which was on Profile Records, and Chubb Rock’s dance hit “Treat ‘Em Right.”

Both tracks climbed the charts and proved Howie Tee could balance the streets with commercial appeal.

By 1991, Howie Tee struck platinum pop success. He co-produced the Billboard Hot 100-topping “I Wanna Sex You Up” by Color Me Badd.

The record’s style helped set the tone for early ’90s R&B / Hip-Hop fusion. He would later produce or remix tracks for artists like Madonna, Heavy D, M### Priest and Little Shawn, among others.

Howie Tee also served as a mentor, helping shape the next wave of Hip-Hop creators. Most notably, he guided a young Spencer Bellamy, who later found cult fame under the moniker East Flatbush Project with the underground smash “Tried by 12.”

Though often overlooked by mainstream media, Howie Tee’s fingerprints are all over the golden age of Hip-Hop. His sample-driven, funk-rooted beats were the backdrop to some of the culture’s most formative records.

At the time of publication, details surrounding his death have not been publicly disclosed.

Eve Sets Record Straight On Husband Maximillion Cooper’s Billionaire Status

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Eve tackled speculation about her marriage and lifestyle head-on during a recent interview, clarifying speculation over her husband Maximillion Cooper’s alleged billionaire status and that her so-called “soft life” isn’t something she stumbled into—it’s something she earned.

The Grammy-winning rapper and actress, who married the British entrepreneur in 2014, told Angie Martinez that people often assume her luxurious lifestyle is solely due to her husband’s wealth. She made it clear that’s not the case.

“It’s not just soft life because of the man I’m with,” Eve said. “Because some people have this idea of what my life is because of this man or whatever. It’s because I f###### worked hard on my own s###.”

Cooper, best known as the founder of the Gumball 3000 rally, has built a successful business empire, but Eve wanted to set the record straight about his financial status.

“I need to clear that up,” she added. “He’s not a billionaire. He ain’t broke, but I ain’t broke either so I’m not gonna be with a broke dude.”

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Eve, who shares a son with Cooper and helps raise his four children from a previous marriage, said her current lifestyle is the result of years of emotional growth and learning how to let someone else help carry the weight.

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Eve admitted that before meeting Cooper, she was used to doing everything on her own. She ultimately had to unlearn that mindset to build a healthy relationship.

“I was hard in relationships,” she said, adding, “I had to learn to be softer. I had to learn to let someone in.”

The couple began dating in 2010 and tied the knot four years later. Eve now splits her time between the United States and the United Kingdom, juggling motherhood, personal projects and family life.

EXCLUSIVE: Doctor At Center Of War Between Roc Nation CEO, Daughter, Fights To Save His Rep

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Dr. Daniel Bober is seeking to toss out a lawsuit filed by Demoree Hadley, daughter of Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, after he authorized her involuntary psychiatric evaluation in Florida under the Baker and Marchman Acts.

In a motion filed in court, Bober asked for all claims against him to be dismissed with prejudice, arguing the allegations are legally hollow and based on speculation.

The psychiatrist was contacted by Perez, who feared her daughter might harm herself. Bober then spoke with multiple individuals who described Hadley’s behavior as erratic and concerning.

Based on those accounts, Bober initiated an involuntary psychiatric evaluation under Florida’s Baker Act, which permits authorities to detain individuals who may pose a danger to themselves or others.

Hadley’s lawsuit accuses Bober of conspiring with her mother, violating her civil rights, committing medical malpractice, misusing the Marchman Act, and causing emotional distress.

The complaint also alleges Bober was financially influenced by Perez.

Bober’s legal team pushed back, stating the claims lack factual support and fail to meet the legal standards required under Florida law.

“The complaint is speculative and conclusory,” the motion reads, arguing that Hadley failed to follow the necessary pre-suit procedures for a medical negligence claim.

The motion also argues that Bober is not a government actor and therefore cannot be sued under federal civil rights law. It says he acted in good faith under a state statute, which could qualify him for immunity.

On the Marchman Act claim, which deals with substance abuse treatment, Bober’s attorneys say he played no role in filing any petition and is protected by law from liability.

As for the emotional distress claim, the motion says the accusations are too vague and the alleged conduct doesn’t meet the legal standard for outrageous behavior.

Bober is also asking the court to strike several statements from the lawsuit, including claims that he was paid by Perez, that he is a “rogue doctor,” and that he should lose his medical license. His team says those are “scandalous, irrelevant and unsupported.”

The motion further seeks to eliminate Hadley’s request for attorney’s fees, arguing there’s no legal basis for them under the claims presented.

The court has not yet ruled on the motion.

Machine Gun Kelly Wanted To Name His Child “Kid”

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Machine Gun Kelly picked the name Saga Blade for his baby girl with Megan Fox after striking out on naming his first kid something wild.

The rapper-turned-pop-punk rocker revealed he finally got his way in the baby-name game after losing the battle years ago with his first daughter Casie’s mom.

MGK explained during TODAY’s “8 Before 8” segment and kept it honest about his past baby-naming flop.

“Well, I lost the first one and won the second one,” he said. “When you are 18 years old and you go to her mother and you go, ‘What if we named our kid “Kid?”’ I get why she’s like, ‘Hey man, shut up.’”

So yeah, dude seriously tried to name his kid Kid. And he stood by it, too.

“That was one of the names,” he added. “I was like, ‘If her name was Kid, that would be sick.’”

Fast forward to now, MGK and Megan welcomed their daughter back in March but kept things low-key until June, when he posted a sweet ukulele moment on Instagram and revealed her name in the caption.

“Saga Blade Fox-Baker thank you for the ultimate gift \@meganfox,” he wrote, keeping the baby’s face off-camera but dropping the name bomb.

Later on, he broke down the meaning behind the name Saga, saying, “She is an epic story. That’s what Saga means.”

So, while “Kid” didn’t make the cut, Saga Blade sounds like she’s straight out of a Marvel movie—and MGK is clearly proud of that win.

Pete Davidson Regretted His Dave Chappelle Tattoo So Bad He Covered It With Giant Shark

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Pete Davidson got real about one of the dumbest things he’s ever inked on his body—a tattoo inspired by Dave Chappelle that he now calls “so humiliating.”

While chowing down on spicy wings during a recent stop on Hot Ones, Pete told host Sean Evans about a wild moment from his early stand-up days.

He was around 19 or 20, doing a set, when he spotted Chappelle in the crowd. That alone made his brain short-circuit.

“This was before (Dave) was back, so seeing him was like crazy, going ‘What the f**k?'” Pete said, still sounding kinda shook. After the set,

Chappelle gave him props and some advice that Pete clearly took way too literally.

“He goes, ‘Jokes come and go, but swag is forever.’ And guess who got that tattooed on his chest?” Spoiler alert: it was Pete.

Looking back, he’s not proud of it.

“So humiliating,” he said, admitting he never told anyone before now. Eventually, he decided to erase the whole thing by slapping a massive Jaws shark tattoo right over it.

“I covered it with Jaws because I needed something huge to black it out,” he explained. “I just put a giant shark over it. That’s pretty bad, dude—but he was like my idol. He still is, but that’s so dumb. I could’ve just told people he said that to me.”

Pete’s been on a mission to laser off a bunch of his old ink, and according to him, it’s been brutal on his wallet and his skin.

“I have to plan it in between work because it’s a six-week healing process each time you get one removed,” he told Variety earlier this year. “So, each tattoo is 10 to 12 sessions. That’s 60 weeks of your life right there on just one tattoo to remove… It’s pretty horrible. It’s like putting your arm on a grill and burning off a layer, and then you gotta do maintenance and let it heal properly. And it’s pretty tough. It sucks, I’m not gonna lie.”

Pete’s currently out promoting his new heist flick The Pickup, which hits theaters August 6.

Man Who Allegedly Ordered Hit On Young Dolph Rejects Plea Deal

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Hernandez Govan, the man accused of orchestrating the 2021 slaying of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, has turned down a plea deal and will face trial in two weeks.

Govan declined a plea offer during a court appearance on July 28, opting instead to contest charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Prosecutors allege Govan was the architect of the deadly plot that led to Young Dolph’s fatal shooting at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis.

The court has not disclosed why the trial date was moved.

The case has already seen several convictions and plea agreements. Justin Johnson, known as “Straight Drop,” was convicted of murder, conspiracy and weapons charges.

He received a life sentence plus 50 years. Cornelius Smith pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against Johnson and Govan. In court, Smith claimed the hit was ordered by “Big Jook”, the late brother of rapper Yo Gotti, for $100,000.

Smith testified that he and Johnson were promised $40,000 each but received only $800. He also told the court that Yo Gotti’s label, CMG, covered his legal fees. “Big Jook” was killed in January 2024.

Smith remains in custody awaiting sentencing and is expected to testify during Govan’s trial.

Another man, Jermarcus Johnson, admitted to helping the suspects evade arrest and was sentenced to probation.

Govan is the only defendant still awaiting trial in connection with the high-profile killing.

His trial is now scheduled to begin on August 18, 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Battle Over Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Intensifies: Harry-O’s Ex-Wife Tries To Shut Down Label

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Lydia Harris is taking her decades-long fight over Death Row Records to federal court, asking a judge to block Snoop Dogg from using the label’s name and assets without settling a $107 million judgment she won nearly 20 years ago.

Harris, the ex-wife of Michael “Harry-O” Harris, filed a motion demanding that Snoop’s company, Death Row Records LLC, be held financially responsible for the unpaid 2005 award.

That judgment, issued by a California state court, found that Death Row Records Inc. and former CEO Suge Knight committed fraud and malicious misconduct. The ruling included $60 million in punitive damages.

Snoop acquired Death Row’s assets in a 2022 bankruptcy sale and relaunched the label under a new LLC.

Harris claims the deal was made without her knowledge or approval, violating her legal rights and enriching Snoop’s company at her expense. She is asking the court to impose a constructive trust on the brand and apply successor liability to the new entity.

The legal battle goes back to the early days of Death Row.

In 1989, Harry-O allegedly invested $1.5 million to help launch the label in exchange for a 50% stake. When the company exploded in the 1990s, Harris filed suit 2002 on his behalf while he was incarcerated.

That lawsuit led to the massive 2005 judgment, but the Harriases never received a dime. Ownership of Death Row changed hands several times before Snoop acquired the brand.

Harris now accuses the current ownership of using bankruptcy and corporate maneuvering to dodge the court’s order. Her latest motion also includes civil RICO allegations, claiming wire fraud and bankruptcy manipulation were used to avoid payment.

She’s seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to stop any further use of the Death Row name until the judgment is resolved.

Adding another layer to the conflict, Harry-O—who was granted clemency by President Donald Trump in 2021 after serving over 30 years in prison—is now working as the chief operating officer of Snoop’s version of Death Row.

Snoop’s legal team has pushed back, arguing the case is too old and accusing Harris of “bad faith litigation and harassment.”

The federal court has not yet ruled on Harris’s motion.

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Uzi Allegedly Beat Crap Out Of Man In Broad Daylight Who Now Fears For His Life

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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Lil Uzi Vert allegedly orchestrated a brutal street attack in Manhattan last spring that left a man injured and terrified, according to a civil lawsuit filed in New York.

The complaint, submitted by Vaughn Trotman, accuses the Hip-Hop star of initiating a violent assault after Trotman snapped a photo of Lil Uzi’s car on Broadway near 27th Street on April 17, 2024.

Trotman claims Lil Uzi yelled a racial slur and directed his security to target him, shouting, “get that man in the blue,” referencing the jacket Trotman wore that day.

“[Lil Uzi] then emerged from his vehicle and descended upon [Vaughn] as well while [Vaughn] was being choked, kicked, and punched,” said Trotman’s attorney Jack Berry, Esq.

The lawsuit alleges Woods personally joined in the attack, hurling insults while his team physically assaulted Trotman. The incident, according to the filing, escalated quickly and left the plaintiff with lasting physical damage.

Trotman says the beatdown caused serious injuries to his neck, back and right shoulder, which later required surgery. He also alleges emotional trauma and lost income due to his inability to work after the incident.

Following the alleged assault, Lil Uzi reportedly acknowledged damaging Trotman’s phone and then tossed money into the crowd.

“[Lil Uzi] unrolled his window, acknowledged that he broke [Vaughn’s] phone, and then, to add insult to literal injury, threw a handful of hundred-dollar bills into the crowd while calling [Vaughn] an expletive. [Lil Uzi] drove away from the scene of the attack,” Berry said.

The lawsuit names Woods, his company Uzivert LLC and several unidentified members of his entourage. It accuses them of assault, battery and negligence.

Trotman’s legal team says their client now lives in fear and wants accountability through the court system. Lil Uzi and his representatives have not issued a public response to the allegations.

Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested For Allegedly Beating Boyfriend

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Sha’Carri Richardson got cuffed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a run-in with her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, that ended with her booked on a domestic violence charge.

Cops say she pushed him around, tossed headphones at him and made a whole scene near a TSA checkpoint. The whole thing popped off Sunday night (July 27) while the sprinter duo was going through airport security.

According to the police report, Richardson shoved Coleman more than once, causing him to stumble into a column. Then she allegedly launched a pair of headphones at him.

Security footage reportedly shows Coleman trying to walk away from the drama, but Richardson kept the contact going. Cops said she was the aggressor in the situation, and she ended up getting slapped with a fourth-degree domestic violence assault charge.

Coleman didn’t press charges and told officers he didn’t want to be listed as a victim. But that didn’t stop the arrest.

Richardson was hauled off to the South Correctional Entity jail in Des Moines, Washington. She got out the next day after spending about 19 hours behind bars.

Despite the chaos, both athletes still showed up at the U.S. Track and Field Championships not long after, although Richardson pulled out of some events.

The pair has been together for over two years, with their relationship becoming public in recent months.

So far, USA Track & Field hasn’t said a word about the incident.