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A$AP Rocky Not Done With Court Appearances Yet—Relli Goes After Money

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A$AP Rocky walked out of court a free man last week after beating felony shooting charges, but his legal troubles aren’t over just yet.

His former friend and alleged victim, A$AP Relli, is pressing forward with a civil lawsuit that could still hold the rapper accountable.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge removed a temporary hold on Relli’s assault and battery suit against Rocky, setting a trial date for Jan. 12, 2026.

Relli initially filed the civil case in 2022, alleging that Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, fired a gun at him during a 2021 altercation in Hollywood. Although Rocky was acquitted of all criminal charges, Relli’s attorney, Melisa Mikhail, argued that the legal fight is far from over.

Speaking virtually at the hearing, Mikhail emphasized that civil court has a lower burden of proof than criminal cases, making a different outcome possible.

“We intend to continue litigating this case,” Mikhail stated. “The standard in a criminal case is much higher than the preponderance of the evidence standard in a civil matter. We still believe that our claims have merit, and we intend on fully litigating them.”

A$AP Rocky’s attorney, James Sargent, countered that Relli no longer has a legal leg to stand on, pointing to the rapper’s recent acquittal.

“Mr. Ephron testified in the criminal case as to the facts and circumstances,” Sargent said. “The jury’s acquittal speaks volumes as to how they valued that testimonial evidence.”

The lawsuit is an extension of long-standing tensions between the two former friends, both of whom were once part of the A$AP Mob collective.

Relli claimed in both criminal and civil filings that Rocky ambushed him over a dispute, allegedly firing a gun in his direction. Rocky was arrested in April 2022 and charged with two felony counts of assault with a firearm, but a jury ultimately found him not guilty.

The next hearing is scheduled for May 28, when both sides will continue to build their cases ahead of the 2026 trial deadline.

LiAngelo Ball—AKA GELO—Denies “Deadbeat” Dad Claims Made By Children’s Mother

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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LiAngelo Ball—aka GELO—is pushing back against the narrative being pushed by the mother of his children that he’s an absent father.

During a couple of his recent interviews, the “Tweaker” hitmaker has opened up slightly about his failed relationship with the mother of his children, Nikki Mudarris. The former UCLA star and middle brother of NBA standouts Lonzo and LaMelo Ball didn’t mince words while defending himself. When asked what the most shocking rumor he heard about himself was, LiAngelo zeroed in on claims that he’s a “deadbeat” and made it clear that he takes his role as a father seriously.

“I don’t like is when n##### try to say I’m like a deadbeat pops or something,” he said. “Cuz I be with my young n##### every day for real. I’ve raised them up.”

Liangelo continued, explaining his belief that a lot of the narratives surrounding him are misleading.

“I feel like a lot of s### be misleading sometimes,” he said.

Despite the rumors, he isn’t letting outside noise get to him.

“Everybody say something, but I don’t get too worked up for it,” he revealed. “I don’t be mad over it. I really don’t go on my s###. I just do a performance and put my phone down and hang out with the gang. See what’s happening.”

But that’s not all that he had to say on the matter. In another separate interview, the conversation then shifted to his father’s past comments about his Mudarris. LaVar previously spoke on the situation, expressing approval of LiAngelo’s choice in a partner. However, when asked about how he feels regarding his father’s opinions on his love life, LiAngelo responded with indifference.

“That was a while ago,” he noted, making it clear that it wasn’t something he paid much attention to.

He continued to downplay LaVar’s remarks, explaining that his father is typically not the one to meddle in his love life. “He don’t for real,” he said when asked how his father speaks to him about his partners. “I ain’t even know about the interview for real. Hee don’t talk about my like who I love or whatever.”

While many would assume LaVar has a heavy influence on his son’s personal affairs, LiAngelo assured that his father doesn’t intervene in his relationships.

“He never really been on that,” he said. At 26, he feels in control of his own life and decisions. “My pops not about to be like ‘what you doing?'”

It’s worth noting that LiAngelo’s new love interest, Rashida Nicole, was present during the latter interview in which she noticeably perked up when he began speaking about his ex-partner.

Earlier this month, Mudarris claimed Ball walked out on her and their two children, LaNiyah Nicole and LaVelo Anthony, to be with Nicole and alleged his new love interest is now pregnant. Nicole responded, alleging that Mudarris was racist and that LiAngelo had moved on much before she made their separation public.

Tyra Banks Just Confirmed Her Next Big Move In Fashion World

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Tyra Banks lit up the catwalk in October 2024, making a surprise return to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show—and now, she’s officially stepping back into the modeling world with a fresh perspective and unstoppable energy.

The 51-year-old trailblazer, who made history in the ’90s as the first Black American to grace the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, has signed with IMG Models once again.

The move comes after her unexpected appearance at the newly revamped Victoria’s Secret event, where she brought a dramatic close to the show.

“Returning to my IMG family feels like coming home—but this isn’t just a comeback, it’s a new beginning,” Tyra Banks told WWD. “I’m an ice cream entrepreneur now, but everywhere I go—across countries, across continents—people have been asking me to return to modeling—on the streets, on social media, in my DMs and in interview after interview. And now I’m ready.

“I’m stepping back in with fresh eyes, electrifying energy and a drive to make game-changing moves. And yes, I’m ready to slay the runway again. The best is yet to come.”

Tyra Banks, who captivated audiences as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 until she retired in 2005, went on to build an empire in television with America’s Next Top Model.

More recently, she ventured into the food industry, launching her ice cream brand, Smize & Dream.

Now, with IMG behind her, the supermodel’s next chapter is in motion. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed that their strategy will focus on securing editorial features and top-tier opportunities across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands.

Banks also revealed in Essence‘s 50th anniversary cover story that her unexpected return sparked something inside her.

“I had no idea it was gonna blow up in the way that it did. So now I am going to model again, officially,” she said with a smile. “I’m gonna sign with an agency in Sydney. I’m gonna have agencies in Paris. I’m going to be in New York. Like, I’m just gonna do this.”

When asked if another runway walk is on the horizon, Banks played it coy. “Probably,” she teased.


Jim Jones Claims Swizz Beatz “Backdoored” Him In Verzuz Battle & Links It To Feud With Cam’ron

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Jim Jones not only has a bone to pick with Cam’ron, in fact, he’s chomping at the bit to get in touch with Swizz Beatz to air out the issues he has with the Verzuz mastermind.

In addition to issuing a challenge for a multi-million dollar boxing match with his Dipset counterpart Cam’ron, during his recent Breakfast Club interview, Jones also made explosive allegations against Swizz Beatz. According to the Harlem rap veteran, the legendary producer cut a secret deal during the highly publicized Verzuz battle between Dipset and The Lox.

Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, Jones seemed to suggest that the fallout from that battle played a role in the growing tension between him and longtime friend Cam’ron.

“The Verzuz was weak man” Jones admitted, hinting at unresolved issues in Dipset’s camp. “He [Cam’ron] mad cuz he got boo’d and we lost man. Let’s tell the truth.”

Jones added, “He got boo’d at the end, he forgot his freestyle. Shouts the Jada [Jadakiss] and them they was on top of the game. They knew what they came to do.”

While he initially joked about the group’s humiliating loss, it wasn’t long before the conversation took a serious turn. Jones acknowledged The Lox came prepared, unlike his own team, but also placed some of the blame on Swizz Beatz—claiming the producer set up an unfair deal behind his back.

“Swizz, holla at me,” he demanded. “You backdoored me, gave that man some business that you ain’t give all of us.” Without specifying the details, Jones made it clear he felt cheated, insisting he was owed a much bigger payout for the spectacle Dipset helped create.

“I need triple what I had last time the way we put that versus on fire to you had that thing looking like a championship game,” he said. “You definitely got to give me triple Swiss and you got to give me some real business this time.”

Jones didn’t stop there. He doubled down on his accusations, calling out the industry’s silence on shady dealings, seemingly pointing to Verzuz negotiations.

“Y’all don’t talk about the backdoor that’s going on,” he said. “We got the bag, but boys still went backdoor.”

Though Jones didn’t pin down the specifics of his beef with Swizz Beatz over Dipset’s Verzuz battle, it seems some of his grievances may stem from the liquidation of the platform last year. For those whose memory may not serve them the best, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland announced they would be joining forces with Elon Musk to bring Verzuz to X (Twitter), in an exclusive distribution partnership last June. Swizz and Timbaland will maintain full ownership and creative control in a “mutually beneficial” deal, granting exclusive distribution rights to Musk’s platform with its 550 million active users.

In a statement, Swizz Beatz said he and Timbaland “are beyond thrilled to have found the best partner for Verzuz.” Together, they intend to “help X build the biggest entertainment company in the world.”

Tyler, The Creator Furious Over Store’s Secret Surveillance Post

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Tyler, The Creator is calling out a store for sharing surveillance footage of him without consent, blasting the shop in a fiery Instagram Story rant.

The California rapper took issue with what he sees as a breach of privacy, criticizing the unnamed retailer for posting an image from security cameras after he visited the store with a friend.

“Went to a shop with the bro and these n##### posted some random hidden camera footage for some weird ass reason,” Tyler wrote. “Likes, clout, proof we were there? Idk but I do know n##### is weird as f### and never got slapped before cause someone that knows bounds wouldn’t do this and all my n##### say is sorry like no, nothing in your mind said that wasn’t weird? n##### ain’t even know they were being recorded and then you upload it?”

The Grammy-winning artist didn’t hold back, continuing to express his frustration over what he described as a lack of boundaries.

“Did y’all n##### grow up with parents that told you stop or no?!” he wrote. “And I will keep ‘complaining’ about this s### cause I’m not one of them passive n##### I will tell you when I don’t like it, be cool man.”

Tyler has made it clear in the past that he values his privacy and expects respect from both businesses and supporters.

He has spoken out multiple times about uncomfortable interactions, especially when people cross personal boundaries. Earlier this year, he called out individuals for approaching him in public with what he characterized as “weird ass questions.”

Drake Call Out His Former Collaborators In Explicit Concert Rant

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Drake has seemingly reminded the world that he has not forgotten how many of his previous collaborators turned their back on him last year.

In a new viral video circulating on social media, Drake compared his friends-turned-foes to that of female genitalia in an explicit rant during his concert in Brisbane. Though the Toronto rapper didn’t name any artist in particular, his words were strong enough to suggest that he had several individuals on his mind whom he was convinced betrayed him during his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar in 2024.

“For all my collaborators, the producers & the artists I’ve worked with…” Drake started off before making a sharp turn, saying, “You know, the ones that didn’t turn p#### on me… I mean, the ones that are still real. I appreciate you.”

Drake’s words fall on the heels of his right hand man PARTYNEXTDOOR dissing Tory Lanez, and subsequently apologizing, after catching on to his viral video vowing to compete with top Canadian artists such as the hit-making OVO duo. Additionally, his rant occurred at the finale show of his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia, which was cut short earlier this month when he abruptly canceled the last four shows.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, a Reddit user claiming to be a worker at the venue in Brisbane where Drake performed the final show of the tour at, alleges the concert was a disaster. Apparently the issues began due to Drizzy’s late sound check, and snowballed from there.

“He wanted to do a closed sound check at 6pm,” the Reddit user claimed. “Which usually happens at 3pm. Everyone had to leave the building or stay in the courtyard if they had already been let in, but staff were allowed to stay.”

Adding fuel to the fire, the worker also claimed patrons were subjected to long waits and even experienced health issues, as a result.

‘We opened from 5:30pm and our first customer got in at 7:30pm and we were supposed to close outlets at 8pm but didn’t until 10pm.’

Patrons attending the VIP party upstairs either had to get in before 5:30pm, or they were stuck outside and not allowed to join the party until gates re-opened. 

“He was late both nights because he wasn’t on site until he was ready to perform and barricaded the back of the arena to enter the stage that way instead of coming in from backstage,” the user alleged. “Patrons were leaving by 10:30pm because it was either really late, or they thought it was too loud/bad sound and he finished at 11:30pm.”

Jadakiss On Why Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Equals Big Win For Hip-Hop

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Jadakiss has revealed his feelings about Kendrick Lamar’s recent performance during halftime of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

During his recent interview with Carmelo Anthony and Kid Mero on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Jadakiss laid out his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop music while offering his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance—and the evolving nature of rap beef. The LOX rapper, known for his sharp lyricism and storied battle history, reflected on how the genre has changed, both in its mainstream success and the way rivalries are handled in the streaming era.

“Music is in a weird space,” Jadakiss said. “As far as how it’s being delivered and being distributed, this whole streaming s### is just something totally different. But it doesn’t discourage me from wanting to make music. Music probably have more politics than politics.”

In doing so, Jadakiss made it clear that he viewed Kendrick’s performance as a massive win for the culture.

“For Hip-Hop to get Super Bowl anything is a win for me,” he said. “Maybe I feel different because I’m an elder statesman, but I don’t care about the other stuff. Seeing him up there rocking, the message, the aesthetics—that was beautiful. It was good for Hip-Hop.”

He contrasted this with his own experience coming up in the game, recalling a time when the Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t even on his radar in years past.

“I remember being young, watching the Super Bowl with my dad and my uncles, and everybody would go get a plate—nobody even cared who was on the halftime show,” he explained.

Jadakiss then shifted the conversation toward Kendrick and Drake’s rap battle, drawing comparisons between their approach and his own past beefs. He acknowledged that both artists have mastered the ability to turn diss tracks into commercially successful songs.

“That’s another thing that’s genius with Kendrick,” he said. “He made a single. Drake did it with Meek [Meek Mill]. The one with Meek was like a Billboard-charting thing.

Reflecting on how rap beef has evolved, he admitted that he came from a different era—one where battle bars were even more raw and unfiltered than what Drake and Kendrick displayed across tracks such as “Family Matters” and “Not Like Us” among others.

“Me coming up battling, I’m saying the most craziest s### that would never be the same,” he said. “But now they switched it, which I think is fire. Drake did it a few times. Kendrick did it. I think that’s ill.”

He even brought up his own past success with diss tracks, pointing out that his infamous “Checkmate” diss managed to chart, something he never expected.

“I think Checkmate actually reached the Billboard, which I thought was crazy and weird,” he said. “I don’t know how the hell that even charted, but things are different now.”

When asked whether rap was becoming a safer space for MCs to express themselves, Jadakiss emphasized the importance of of artists occupying different lanes that work best for them in Hip-Hop.

“It’s all about balance,” he said. “Some dudes can rap and sing. Some dudes should just rap. Some dudes should do some other stuff. Rap is for rapping. Start doing a bunch of everything else, and it’s getting away from the elements. It’s diminishing the culture.”

Finally, Jadakiss concluded his remarks by expressing concern over the homogenization of Hip-Hop, where artists rush to imitate successful formulas instead of crafting their own unique sounds.

“We don’t need to hear 53 more, ‘They Not Like Us,” he said in part, adding, “Just because that got him five Grammys, his Super Bowl and this and that—when you go to create, don’t try to make that.”

Diddy Allegedly Bragged About Having 2Pac Killed While Sodomizing Male Escort 

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a new lawsuit from a man who claims the embattled Hip-Hop mogul bragged about his involvement in the killing of the late Tupac Shakur while assaulting him. 

The man, who filed his complaint under the pseudonym John Doe, was working as an escort in Florida in 2012 when Diddy allegedly hired him for a rendezvous with himself and a female companion. 

They agreed to meet at the InterContinental Hotel in New York City. Doe claims Diddy initially ordered him to perform oral sex on the woman. He says he did this for hours while Diddy performed degrading sex acts on her. 

Things only got worse from there according to Doe who claims Diddy followed him into the bathroom. Once there, he claims the rapper anally sodomized him while applying intimidation tactics.  

According to Doe, Diddy allegedly threatened, “If I can get Pac hit, what the f### do you think can happen to you?”  

The escort asserts that he agreed to remain silent about the assault, fearing for his safety. 

Furthermore, Doe claims that Diddy drugged him, either by giving him a bottle of water or rubbing baby oil on his body, which caused him to lose control of his actions. 

Diddy Faces Dozens Of Assault Lawsuits & RICO Charges

Doe’s lawsuit adds to the growing list of accusations against Diddy, who remains incarcerated on federal RICO and sex trafficking charges. 

Prosecutors have presented a disturbing picture of the disgraced mogul’s alleged pattern of abusing women, trafficking individuals, and leveraging his wealth and power to silence those who speak out. 

Diddy has denied all allegations against him and maintains his innocence. His legal team has yet to comment on this latest lawsuit, one of hundreds being filed against him. 

It’s not the first time Tupac Shakur has been mentioned in sexual assault allegations against Diddy. 

In her October 2024 lawsuit, Ashley Parham alleged Diddy and his associates brutally gang-raped her because she implied he was involved in Shakur’s murder. 

Suge Knight Claims He Once Slapped Jermaine Dupri Over Money  

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Suge Knight claims he once slapped Jermain Dupri over an unpaid debt and only went easy on him because Joe Jackson intervened.  

During a recent interview with Art of Dialogue, the incarcerated former Death Row Records boss claimed he put hands on Dupri over money owed when Bow Wow left So So Def for Knight’s label. He refused to take money from Bow Wow, his mother or anybody else other than Dupri or Snoop Dogg —and he happened to run into Dupri first. 

Suge Knight explained he ran into the producer at a Fatburger, declaring, “The lord delivered Jermiane Dupri to me.” Tensions flared, and he confronted Dupri, demanding he settle the debt. 

“I’mma tell you one more time, what’s brackin,” he allegedly told Dupri before striking him on the side of the head.  

However, Knight claims his intention wasn’t to hurt Dupri but merely to frighten him.  

“It wasn’t one of those… somebody get slapped so hard they slide down the street,” he added. “But it was something that made you get your attention.” 

According to the incarcerated former mogul, Dupri then called Joe Jackson- a close friend of Knight’s, who asked for his word that he wouldn’t “beat the s### out of Jermaine Dupri.” 

Knight agreed, seemingly out of respect for Dupri’s girlfriend, Janet Jackson. However, he claimed he couldn’t resist and instead poured a cup of coffee over Dupri’s head. 

Despite bragging about the incident, Knight expressed regret and apologized—but still couldn’t resist throwing in a jab.  

“I shouldn’t have did that to Jermaine Dupri,” he said. “I got to leave the little people alone, man. That ain’t right.” 

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Jermaine Dupri Reacts To Suge Knight’s Claims

Dupri caught wind of Knight’s remarks and responded indirectly on his Instagram Stories.  

He shared a 2024 interview with Death Row Records’ former general manager and head of security Reggie Wright Jr. denying Knight’s allegations. 

The interview was titled “I Told You Suge Knight Didn’t Slap Diddy and Jermaine Dupri! People Lie For Views!” 

Jim Jones Challenges Cam’ron To $10M Boxing Match—Calls Out Mayweather 

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Jim Jones is calling out Cam’ron for a boxing match to settle their differences—and he wants Floyd Mayweather to put up $10 million to make it happen. 

While their highly publicized feud seemed to have cooled off, Capo isn’t ready to let things go just yet and is challenging Cam to step into the ring for a professional fight.  

Jim Jones tackled the ongoing tension head-on during a fiery appearance on The Breakfast Club on Thursday morning (February 27), after Charlamagne said Cam’ron claimed all Capo does is “send people to jail.”  

“He’s a bird head,” Jones said of Cam. “He don’t want no smoke. He a boxer, right? I’ll box his head off. Where’s the ring at?” 

Jones had the entire fight mapped out and was ready to get in the ring immediately—if the price was right. 

“You getting money,” he continued. “Y’all do sports, $10 million right now. Today, n####. I’ll catch a flight wherever you at.” 

Jones then took it a step further, urging Cam to get boxing legend Floyd Mayweather involved. 

“You with Mayweather and them—$10 million. I’ll meet you in any boxing ring, yeah!” he challenged. “Now go make some jokes about that on your next show. I’ll box your head off—you know that, don’t play with me.” 

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Cam’ron has yet to respond to Jim Jones’ boxing challenge, but so far, the tension has remained verbal—though undeniably heated. Their feud, which began with interview comments, has since escalated into diss tracks and fiery exchanges across various platforms. 

During an explosive rant about Jim Jones on his podcast, Cam’ron accused him of failing to help his friends escape the streets. 

“Stop tricking n##### out their freedom bro. ‘Cuz n##### get around you to put they self in better situations bro. Not to be in worse situations than they was before they met you,” he said. “But then you send them on dummy missions and trick them out their freedom.”  

42 Dugg Responds After 50 Cent Drags Him Into Big Meech Feud 

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42 Dugg didn’t mince his words when firing back at 50 Cent, who called him out for allegedly financially supporting Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory following his release from prison. 

The G-Unit honcho has made a habit of going after anybody affiliated with the former Detroit drug kingpin amid his ongoing feud.  

On Wednesday (February 26) 50 Cent took to social media, criticizing 42 Dugg for giving Big Meech money rather than helping out his friends. 

“Your daddy my [ninja emoji],” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “You made a mistake giving Screech a $100K you could have given that to your [ninja emojis]’s. You always been hard-headed. WTF.” 

Although 50 Cent later deleted the post, 42 Dugg quickly caught wind of the remarks and fired back on his Instagram Stories, challenging the rapper to prove Big Meech is a federal informant—or to leave him alone. 

“Can’t no n#### convince me to go against Detroit,” he asserted. “Either show me big bra ah rat or shut the f### up talking to me.” 

50 Cent responded to the Detroit rapper with his signature trolling, posting, “Why you think I care how you feel. LOL stupid.” 

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The tension between 50 Cent and Big Meech began in February 2025 after Meech appeared in a video with 50’s rival, Rick Ross, promoting a “Welcome Back” concert in Florida.  

The “Many Men” hitmaker accused Meech of being a “rat” and cooperating with authorities. He also threatened to release documents about Tammy Cowins, a former BMF associate.  

In response, Big Meech posted an edited photo of 50 Cent as a rat, calling him an “Internet Gangster.”  

The feud has escalated to involve others, including Lil Baby, Floyd Mayweather, Big Meech’s son and BMF series star Lil Meech, and even former G-Unit member Young Buck. 

PARTYNEXTDOOR Checks Tory Lanez But Quickly Walks Back Remarks  

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PARTYNEXTDOOR is taking aim at Tory Lanez in an unreleased diss track, firing back at the incarcerated singer’s recent comments. 

On Wednesday night (February 26), Party took to Instagram Live to call out an unnamed rival, and he didn’t hold back, making his stance clear. 

“I’m not y’all n##### friends,” he began. “Stop saying my name.” 

It didn’t take long for fans to connect the dots, as he soon previewed a track directly targeting Lanez. 

“F### what Tory Lanez say… I’m running that,” PARTY croons. “I did everything he did he’s just a running man… drama man… I’m the daddy let me slap you okay.” 

He also clapped back at comparisons to Young Thug while seemingly throwing shade at Lanez for copying Meek Mill’s style. 

“You said I sound like Thug,” he continued. “You know you sound like Meek… One day, you’ll be me…” 

PARTYNEXTDOOR didn’t specify what led to his issue with his former collaborator, but Tory Lanez recently praised him during a video call from prison. 

“F###### PARTYNEXTDOOR showed his best work of 2025, f###### Drake showed his best work in 2025,” Tory Lanez declared. “The Weeknd show his best work of 2025, and now n#### it’s time for me to come out n####. 

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Reacts After Hearing Tory Lanez Remarks

However, it seems PARTY may have jumped the gun, as he apologized to Tory Lanez just hours after teasing the diss. On his Instagram stories, he clarified that he was informed of Lanez’s remarks but hadn’t actually heard them himself. 

“I was told about what you said without hearing your video for myself,” he wrote. “You didnt say anything that I wouldn’t say myself, now that I seen it I was wrong. City is stronger together.” 

It’s unclear how Tory Lanez will respond to PARTYNEXTDOOR’s diss and subsequent retraction, but he may choose to fire back on wax. Despite being incarcerated, Lanez continues to work on new music, though his latest recording session was interrupted by a prison riot, potentially delaying his upcoming project. 

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Lil Baby’s “Cowardly Acts” Led To Two Teen Murders, Atlanta PD Alleges

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Lil Baby is being linked to a gang-related feud that led to the deaths of two teens, who were killed the day after a shooting at his video shoot last year. 

During a press conference on Wednesday (February 26), Atlanta Police announced the arrests of seven individuals in connection with the fatal shootings of 13-year-olds Jakody Davis and Lamon Freeman. 

Authorities claimed the boys’ deaths stemmed from a gang war ignited by a shooting at Lil Baby’s May 2024 music video shoot, which allegedly sparked a series of retaliatory shootings and homicides.  

The teens were ambushed while celebrating Freeman’s birthday in July 2024, a killing police allege was a direct result of the ongoing conflict. An unnamed 11-year-old was also reportedly shot at the party.  

Major Ralph Woolfolk called Lil Baby’s actions “cowardly,” stating he went into a rival gang stronghold where he knew he shouldn’t have been. 

“Lamont Friedman was allowed to be a 13-year-old for 27 minutes before gang violence ultimately took his life. Gang violence that was orchestrated by adults,” Woolfolk stated.  

He continued, “Cowardly acts of an Atlanta-based rapper that decided to go over into a rival gang stronghold and shoot a music video in a place that he knew he should not have been. In the subsequent days, we saw homicides and shootings and ultimately, the deaths of two children as a result of his cowardly actions.” 

Atlanta PD Working “Relentlessly” To Hold Lil Baby Accountable For Shooting

Investigators said a high-ranking member of the gang opposing Lil Baby’s gang called in a hit on the teens from inside a Georgia prison, per WSB-TV Atlanta. That person was not identified.  

Although Woolfolk did not mention Lil Baby by name, the outlet confirmed he was the rapper referenced. 

“You know who you are,” Woolfolk said, addressing Lil Baby directly. “And I tell you that this team will work relentlessly to hold you and the persons that you are affiliated with responsible for those actions.”  

Atlanta PD offered a $50,000 reward for additional information regarding the case. 

SIGNS: Apple’s iPhone Pins Donald Trump As “Racist” Amid Administration’s Negative Influence

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Apple’s iPhone voice-to-text feature is causing a major stir after users noticed a glitch involving Donald Trump.

The issue was first exposed in a viral TikTok during which a user reveals when saying the word “racist,” the software briefly swaps it out for “Trump” before correcting itself. We put it to the test and confirmed that when users say “racist” into the iPhone’s dictation feature, “Trump” flashes on the screen for a split second before switching back.

And after multiple tests, the bizarre swap seems to be more than just a one-time mistake. While the word swap doesn’t happen every time, repeated tests suggest something deeper might be at play.

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My dad sent me this video this morning. He told me his friend noticed that when he used speech to text and said “racist,” it briefly changed to “Trump” before changing back. Seems like subliminal messaging to me. I don’t have an iPhone and my phone doesn’t do it. #iphone #Trump #apple #elonmusk #fyp @Anna Matson @Aquarius_Waive @athena @David Gokhshtein @Doxielvr @Hello America @Jason Pargin, author @Jeffery Mead @Jeff Mead @Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo @J.D. Vance @Link Lauren @Tulsi Gabbard @user80861822781

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Apple quickly responded, acknowledging the issue and promising a fix.

“We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation, and we are rolling out a fix as soon as possible,” an Apple spokesperson told FOX News. No word yet from Trump’s team, but with the former president’s controversial history, it’s no surprise this glitch is raising eyebrows.

The tech mishap comes at a time when Trump’s political influence continues to spark divisive reactions across the country, fueling a climate where hate and controversy thrive—including in corporate America.

In Ohio, the CEO of Engineered Structures, Inc., Tom Hill, was forced to resign after a video surfaced of him performing a Nazi-like salute on stage during a company event. According to the New York Post, the footage, which taken on February 20 at the Boise Center, shows Hill raising his arm in a gesture eerily similar to the Sieg Heil salute, with an image of Trump playing in the background.

As backlash erupted, Hill initially tried to downplay the incident, claiming the gesture was part of a “political skit” meant to mimic Elon Musk’s controversial move during Trump’s inauguration last month.

“Unfortunately, my recent attempt at parody fell short and is being used by others to unfairly judge me,” Hill stated, defending his actions before finally caving to public pressure and stepping down.

“It’s with a heavy heart that I resign as CEO and chairman of the board immediately,” Hill wrote in a later statement, admitting that while his actions weren’t intended to promote hate, they had “rightfully generated intense backlash.” He acknowledged the gesture’s historical significance, calling it “one of the most recognizable Nazi symbols” and a reminder of “an era that inflicted deep suffering on millions.”

Following Hill’s exit, ESI President Neil Nelson took over as CEO, vowing to repair the company’s reputation.

“Our focus now is on healing and moving forward. We are dedicated to ensuring that our mission remains clear,” Nelson said.

Watch the video below of Hill performing the “parody” salute during the company event.

Dee-1 Explains How Fredo Bang Helped Him Reconcile With Meek Mill During Super Bowl LIX

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: News
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Thanks to Fredo Bang, Dee-1 and Meek Mill have reconciled their differences with each other nearly three years after they first initially clashed publicly in 2023.

On Tuesday (February 25), Dee-1 appeared in a new interview with Revolt News, during which he revealed he and Meek connected and had a “heart to heart” during the Super Bowl LIX festivities in New Orleans earlier this month.

According to the rapper and activist Dee-1, he and his Philadelphia-bred rap counterpart were able to reach a meaningful reconciliation with each other following an impromptu meeting at a nightclub. Dee-1 started off describing how the encounter, which was facilitated by his fellow Louisiana native, rapper Fredo Bang, was really a last minute thing that occurred once he learned that Meek would be in his city.

“I just saw Meek Mill in the club during Super Bowl in New Orleans,” Dee-1 shared.

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While Dee-1 is not one to frequent clubs, he explained why made an exception that night.

“I went to the club because they told me Meek Mill was going to be there that night,” he said. “If he in my city and I got an opportunity to go, I got to go to the club to go link with him face to face to have a man-to-man talk.”

Dee-1 continued, thanking Baton Rouge rapper Fredo Bang for making sure the meeting went smoothly even amid the craziness of the Super Bowl.

“Shout out to my little brother, Fredo Bang, because he knows Meek personally,” Dee-1 said. “He facilitated it to make sure it was good. And I went, walked through, Meek had about 25 people with him.”

Dee-1 added, “We had a man-to-man talk in the middle of the club. And I love Meek Mill for that.”

While remarking on their discussion, which hinged on addressing the broader issues affecting the Black community, Dee-1 acknowledged that Meek’s perspective had evolved.

“I’ve been this way my whole career—Meek Mill has grown now and he’s seeing like, ‘dang, they do got some stuff in our culture that’s messed up,'” he said. “But Meek Mill is in it deeper than what I am.”

Dee-1 also noted that while they may not see eye to eye on everything, the dialogue fostered a newfound respect between them.

“When two men could talk and be like, ‘yo, I’m hearing your heart, you hearing my heart,’ we ain’t even got to agree on everything, but we going to leave with a greater level of respect for each other than we had before that talk,” he said.

Since their meeting, Dee-1 has stayed in touch with Meek and continues to root for his growth and impact.

“I’ve texted him since then and it’s something to where I am rooting for this brother because a better Meek Mill equals a better Black community.”

In a comment on the post Revolt News shared featuring the clip from the interview, Dee-1 commented sharing his optimism on the future ahead for his relationship with Meek.

“Communication leads to unification,” he wrote. “Big shoutout to @meekmill and to my bro @fredobang. A shift is happening.”

Rihanna Says Fashion Became “A Fight” After Having Kids

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Rihanna is stepping back into the world of high fashion after devoting the last two years to motherhood, revealing that she’s finally having fun with style again after spending time in “mom mode.”

Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, the Grammy Award-winning artist and Fenty mogul candidly admitted that after welcoming her sons RZA and Riot with A$AP Rocky in 2022 and 2023, respectively, her once-bold approach to dressing took a backseat to practicality and exhaustion.

“I feel like getting dressed is a fight on its own (now),” Rihanna shared. “Everything is so … logical. What makes sense? What’s easy? What’s fast? I try not to overthink all that stuff, but you’re leaving the house. It kind of stops you from going out. How much energy do I have to put into getting ready? Doing my make-up, doing my hair, and then going to the closet and figuring out which three things in this entire room make sense together? You go through a fog. And fashion is so much fun, and I miss the fun.”

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Known for effortlessly pushing boundaries in both music and style, Rihanna admitted that the creative spark behind her fashion choices had dimmed while adjusting to life with two young children. But now, that spark is flickering back to life.

“Now I’m starting to just remember what I loved about it: the juxtaposition, putting the things together that don’t make sense,” she said. “My fashion has always been driven by my mood, and my mood was on mom mode for a minute.”

Even though she enjoys serving up well-thought-out looks when she steps out in public, the 37-year-old singer confessed that not every outing calls for a full glam session. Sometimes, comfort wins—especially when food is involved.

“I went to Giorgio’s (restaurant) the other night in my Savage onesie,” she said. “I was like, ‘The only thing I’m going to do right now is put heels on,’ and that’s it. I just want to eat. Why do I have to dress up for that? I just want the food.”

Diddy’s Mom Sued By Bad Boy Entertainment Co-Founder Over Ownership Stake

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mother, Janice Smalls, is facing a new lawsuit over her majority stake in Bad Boy Entertainment.

According to legal documents obtained by Daily Mail on Wednesday (February 26), the lawsuit, filed by Kirk Burrowes, co-founder and former president of the label, alleges that Smalls played a role in a decades-long scheme to defraud him of his rightful ownership.

Burrowes claims that in 1996, Diddy used a baseball bat to intimidate him into signing over his 25 percent stake in the company, which was later transferred to Smalls. Burrowes states that he was ambushed in his New York City office by Diddy and Bad Boy Entertainment attorney Kenneth Meiselas. The lawsuit describes how Burrowes, fearing for his life, was forced to sign away his shares while in tears. Smalls was not present at the time, but Burrowes alleges she directed the act and later feigned ignorance when he sought her guidance.

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Burrowes, who claims he is now homeless, accuses Smalls of engaging in “intimidation, violence, fraudulent misrepresentation, and financial concealment” to maintain control over the label. He claims that after being pushed out, he was blacklisted from the music industry, sabotaged financially and deprived of the wealth he helped generate for the company.

He is now seeking $100,000, he asserts he is owed, along with additional damages, reinstatement of his 25% ownership stake, his annual share of profits and a full forensic audit of Bad Boy Entertainment’s financial records.

The lawsuit against Smalls comes as Diddy’s past dealings with former Bad Boy artists continue to draw scrutiny.

In 2023, Diddy made headlines for returning publishing rights to several artists once signed to Bad Boy Entertainment, including Ma$e, The LOX and 112. However, former Bad Boy rapper Mark Curry was vocal about his dissatisfaction with the move, claiming that the publishing rights had lost their value and were now worth less than $500 per year.

Curry, best known for his feature on Diddy’s 2001 hit “Bad Boy for Life” dismissed Diddy’s gesture as an attempt to stay relevant.

“Diddy gave the publishing back… So what? It has no value,” Curry said, arguing that financial compensation would have been a more meaningful restitution.

Yasiin Bey FKA Mos Def Rips Into Streaming Services: They Are “Gross” & “Exploitative”

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Yasiin Bey—formerly known as Mos Def—unleashed sharp criticism on the modern music industry, likening its greed to the cartoon tycoon Scrooge McDuck.

In a no-holds-barred interview with The Guardian, Bey revealed his early disillusionment with the business, saying it drained his enthusiasm for making music long ago.

“I was so disillusioned,” Bey said. “You start out with idealism and passion, and then you encounter the kind of conduct and values George Orwell called ‘inanities.’ And they do this s**t to everybody, it’s not even personal, it’s systemic.”

He didn’t stop there. Bey blasted streaming services, calling their business model “gross” and “exploitative” for paying artists fractions of a cent per song.

“That s### is gross, paying people part of a penny for their music,” he said, slamming current industry practices. “Those motherfuckkers are cold-blooded, man, like Scrooge McDuck, lickin’ his lips as he jumps into a pool of gold coins… The music industry of now makes the one I started out in seem charitable. It’s completely exploitative.”

Bey has long been outspoken about the economics of the music business, and his views align with many artists who feel streaming platforms profit off their work while giving little in return. While record labels and streaming giants defend their revenue-sharing models, artists continue pushing back, demanding fairer compensation.

Despite his frustrations, Bey expressed gratitude for the opportunity to keep creating. His latest project, Forensics, is expected later this year, and he remains focused on the bigger picture.

“I’m just happy to be alive, to be able to create art and beauty, to the best of my ability,” he said. “Like, to be a human being is a miracle. We’re on this spaceship, planet Earth, sharing this experience, and it’s crazy. Like, who needs peyote? We’re already in outer space, baby.”

SIGNS: DoorDash To Pay Nearly $17M To New York Gig Workers After Using Tips To Cover Wages

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A years-long scandal affecting DoorDash delivery gig workers has finally come to an end.

Food delivery giant DoorDash has been caught red-handed shortchanging its workers, using customer tips to subsidize wages instead of allowing drivers to pocket them. According to the Associated Press the company has agreed to fork over nearly $17 million to settle claims, which New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on February 24.

James didn’t hold back, calling out DoorDash for deceiving both workers and customers. The company’s shady pay model, used between May 2017 and September 2019, promised delivery drivers a base rate per order. However, behind the scenes, customer tips were quietly offsetting the company’s costs instead of being added to driver earnings.

“This is just fundamentally unfair,” James declared during a fiery press conference in Manhattan. She emphasized that customers had no clue their generous tips weren’t actually boosting worker pay, but were instead helping the multi-billion-dollar company pad its bottom line.

As part of the settlement, DoorDash will shell out $16.75 million in restitution to affected New York workers. Delivery drivers who made trips during the affected years will soon be contacted by a settlement administrator to claim their share of the payout.

Despite agreeing to the massive payout, DoorDash isn’t exactly waving a white flag. In a statement released following news of the multi-million dollar settlement, the company defended its past actions.

“While we believe that our practices properly represented how Dashers were paid during this period, we are pleased to have resolved this years-old matter and look forward to continuing to offer a flexible way for millions of people to reach their financial goals,” the statement read.

DoorDash insists it has since changed its pay structure, but critics argue that this case is just another example of the ongoing exploitation of gig workers. The controversy follows a string of similar scandals, including the high-profile Uber case that exposed how drivers were struggling to make ends meet without proper benefits like healthcare. That case, which gained momentum around 2020, led to major legal battles over worker protections and the classification of gig economy laborers in California and other states.

In yet another major win for gig workers, Attorney General James secured a staggering $328 million settlement in November 2023 after an investigation found that Uber and Lyft had withheld earnings and failed to provide essential benefits to their drivers.

Jeezy Goes To War With Ex-Managers Alleging Financial Deception

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Jeezy is suing his longtime manager Solomon Fornie and business associate Eddie Bridgeman, claiming they concealed financial records and enriched themselves at his expense.

According to legal documents filed Monday (February 24) and obtained by TMZ, the rapper alleges that Fornie and Bridgeman blocked his access to critical accounting records, preventing him from managing his own business affairs.

Jeezy, who co-founded Agency 99 with Fornie to oversee his earnings as a recording artist, says he brought in Bridgeman’s SaiSai Group to handle financial oversight—only to later discover Bridgeman was not a licensed CPA.

By late 2024, Jeezy says he grew frustrated with the lack of transparency and tried to sever ties, but his attempts to access Agency 99’s books have been denied. Without those records, he’s unable to take necessary legal steps for either reinstating or dissolving the company under Georgia law, prompting him to take the matter to court.

Agency 99, a company known for talent management, brand development and creative marketing, has played a key role in Jeezy’s career, even overseeing the release of tracks such as J.E.E.Z.Y. (2006) and Legal (2008). However, the dispute has turned the business partnership into a courtroom showdown, with Jeezy now demanding financial transparency and seeking damages.

The lawsuit marks a dramatic shift from what was once a trusted working relationship. After more than a decade of collaboration, Jeezy’s battle for financial clarity sends a strong message about control over his career and earnings.