A rare glimpse into Tupac Shakur’s Hollywood career has come to light as a signed “Above the Rim” script will make its way to auction this November in Los Angeles.
Tupac Shakur starred in the 1994 sports drama Above the Rim in which he played the role of antagonist Birdie Sheppard.
The script, signed “2PAC” by the rapper in black ballpoint on the front cover, will be offered by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on Thursday (November 21) and is expected to attract a wide range of potential buyers. The script remains an iconic piece not only from Shakur’s filmography but also from his ascendancy in popular culture.
Measuring 8.5” by 11” with color-coded pages indicating the various stages of script drafts, it has been kept in excellent condition over the years, despite some light handling wear and one missing fastener.
The historical value of the script is enhanced by the fact that it was acquired by actor David Bailey, who played the character Mike Rollins in the film.
The lot also includes a candid photograph taken during filming and an official Letter of Authenticity provided by Bailey’s son.
The auction comes 30 years after the original release of *Above the Rim* and is expected to ignite significant interest due to Shakur’s enduring influence on both the music and film industries.
Shakur, who was murdered in 1996 at the age of 25, has only grown in global admiration since his death.
G Herbo opened up about his grief and resilience during an emotional appearance on Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 2” Twitch stream.
The Chicago rapper took a moment to deliver a powerful motivational speech that left fans and viewers stunned, particularly when he revealed that he had just lost his father two weeks ago. As G Herbo spoke over the live instrumentation of guitarist Flawed Mangoes, whose music Cenat has been using as the backdrop of his popular motivational speeches segment, he exuded a sense of unwavering faith that was palpable.
“You got to believe, man. It’s for you,” G Herbo started off. “That’s for you out there watching. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. It’s always light at the end of the tunnel.
“I just lost my pops two weeks ago, two and a half weeks ago. I still found a reason to get up and smile, to get up and work to provide for my family to be there for my children.”
In an emotional moment, G Herbo’s voice cracked as he spoke about his son’s reaction to the mention of his grandfather. His oldest son, who was sitting beside him, began to tear up.
“My son, he crying because I’m talking about his grandfather, but it’s OK man,” G Herbo reassured his viewers, visibly moved by the moment. “Family first, you know, miss your pop up. It’s OK, man. He living through you, son. He hit with us every step of the way.”
Herbo took a deep breath and continued, emphasizing that his father’s legacy would live on through his family as he vowed to keep moving forward despite the grief.
“Family first,” he repeated. “He living through you, son. He hit with us every step of the way.”
But the speech wasn’t just about loss—it was about perseverance and the importance of believing in yourself. G Herbo went on to detail his rise from humble beginnings, reflecting on his journey from a 15-year-old kid making music to a 29-year-old Grammy Award-nominated artist.
“I started doing music when I was 15, 16 years old,” he said. “Now I’m 29 years old. I take care of my whole family. I made my mom retire when she was still working in retail. That was about nine years ago. My mom hasn’t worked since.”
The rapper’s words carried a message of hope and self-determination.
“No matter what I’m going through, I always find a reason to just keep my head high,” he told his fans. “You’ll never really know what I got going on because I feel like I’m destined for anything that I go through.”
The heartfelt speech culminated in a final call to action: “Believe in God. Always put God first. Know that it’s for you out there to.”
Despite the circumstances, G Herbo appears to be handing it all in stride and is in a better mental state than he was earlier this year, when he broke down in tears during an interview with the father of his deceased friend Lil Greg. Greg was a close friend of G Herbo and a fellow Chicago native. He was part of the No Limit clique and was well known in Chicago’s South Side. Lil Greg played an important role in G Herbo’s life and influenced his music, as Herbo often mentioned him in his songs and interviews.
Lil Greg was shot and killed in 2018 while sitting in a barbershop in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. Reports indicate he was the victim of a targeted shooting. The circumstances surrounding his death underscore the violence that many individuals in Chicago face, something G Herbo often reflects on in his music.
Shyne recently told The Breakfast Club that he spent time with Diddy in Paris in 2012, nearly three years after he served nine years in prison for his involvement in the infamous 1999 New York City club shooting. According to Shyne, he had previously only seen Diddy on one occasion during his prison stint at Rikers Island before they connected in the famous French metropolis. Apparently, Shyne attempted to spit in Diddy’s face during that meeting.
“He came to see me once, and I tried to spit in his face,” Shyne recalled. “I didn’t even know he was coming to see me. They just brought me down in the lawyer’s office.”
Shyne explained that the incident that occurred was indicative of his unwillingness to have anything to do with Diddy, who he says ruined his life. He remarked on the fact that his sentiments about Diddy only shifted in 2012 due to his belief that Diddy owed him for what he had done to him.
“I got out in 2009,” he said. “There wasn’t an attempt at reconciliation until 2012, when I went to Paris to meet him. I was still in a place of ‘he owes me his life.’ He’s a billionaire. If it wasn’t for me, he wouldn’t have been a billionaire.”
Shyne believed Diddy owed him millions and that Diddy would’ve been incarcerated had it not been for him taking the fall for the shooting.
“If I would have cooperated with the district attorney, he’d have went to jail, and heaven knows what would have happened to his career,” he said. “So that’s worth at least a couple million dollars out of the billion that you’re worth.”
But in the end, that’s not how it all played out. Shyne went on to draw a parallel between leaked details of Cassie Ventura’s $30 million lawsuit against Diddy in which he was accused of taking Ventura on shopping sprees after abusing her, and his time with Diddy in Paris. In addition to claiming he witnessedD Diddy spend $500,000 on Cassie in one day, Shyne says he was shocked when Diddy offered him less than six figures as a form of reconciliation.
“He probably gave me like 50 racks [$50,000], and I’m like, ‘You can’t be serious,'” he said. “That’s 10 years? Fifty racks?”
A Playboi Carti fan has accused the rapper of ordering his entourage to jump him hours before the rapper confirmed an album date.
According to a video shared by the fan, it all stemmed from an autograph request. Apparently, Carti didn’t like the image he was asked to sign and snatched it away before ordering his crew to go after the fan.
“About ten minutes ago, Playboi Carti’s crew jumped me and my girlfriend all because I wanted to ask him to sign my picture,” the fan claimed.
The clip shows the fan approaching Playboi Carti’s vehicle with the photo in hand.
“He took my picture and he told his gang, ‘Go get his phone from him,’” the fan continued. “Me and my girl ran and they chased us down. And what I did is I gave him my girlfriend’s phone because I have the video of him snatching it and getting angry.”
The video then cuts to a chaotic scene, allegedly of Parti’s crew attempting to retrieve the phone. A woman can be heard screaming, “Stop! Get the f### off of me!”
The image in question appears to be a still from a video Playboi Carti shared on Instagram earlier this year. However, fans trolled the rapper over the video, with some trolling him with “Playboi Barbi” remarks.
Meanwhile, on Monday morning, Playboi Carti confirmed a release date for his highly anticipated forthcoming album, I AM MUSIC.
He shared screenshots on Instagram of text messages confirming “NEW CARTI FRIDAY.”
Meanwhile, Playboi Carti also revealed his “CARNIVAL” collaborator Kanye West has been making beats for the album. He gave Ye a shout-out during a performance at ComplexCon on Saturday night (November 16).
“The album gon’ be crazy,” he teased. “I can’t wait to show y’all n#####.”
"Shoutout to Kanye and making beats and s### with me, “THE ALBUM GONNA BE CRAZY" 🚨
NBA YoungBoy has been sentenced in his prescription drug fraud case in Utah.
On Monday (November 18), NBA YoungBoy (real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) was sentenced in Logan District Court after he pleaded guilty to charges related to a prescription drug fraud scheme that he allegedly ran out of his multi-million-dollar home in Huntsville, Utah.
In a deal with prosecutors, YoungBoy avoided a prison sentence in Utah. The Logan District Court reduced his initial 46 felony charges down to just a few misdemeanors. As part of the plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery and six misdemeanor charges related to unlawful pharmacy conduct.
The court also imposed a $25,000 fine. YoungBoy won’t spend time in any Utah state prisons but will serve a “substantial” 27-month sentence in federal prison for related federal charges. After his federal sentence, he will be placed on five years (60 months) of federal probation.
The “substantial” prison term Walsh was referring to is the 27-month sentence NBA YoungBoy was hit with in September in connection to a separate case stemming from his prior arrest in Utah. NBA YoungBoy was charged with illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Authorities discovered that he had a Sig Sauer P365 9mm pistol during a raid related to his prescription drug fraud operation. The rapper, a Louisiana native, is barred from possessing firearms due to a prior conviction stemming from a 2016 shootout.
During his sentencing, Judge Spencer Walsh acknowledged YoungBoy’s significant potential, expressing concern over how addiction and legal troubles could derail his career.
“I’ve seen so many times where you have young men and women who have a lot of talent and potential that they can be robbed of that potential when they start to really struggle with their addictions,” Walsh said during the hearing, urging the rapper to take the opportunity to turn his life around. “I’m sure that in your future, once you’re done with your federal prison time, you can be really successful on federal probation and have a really bright future where you can reach your full potential in every aspect of your life. Best of luck to you, Mr. Gaulden.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting tooth and nail against the government, leveling accusations that prosecutors are using his private writings against him – a move his defense calls an “outrageous violation” of his constitutional rights.
Attorneys for Diddy are seeking an emergency evidentiary hearing, alleging that notes seized from his jail cell during an October 28 raid at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn were not only wrongfully taken but are now being used against him.
“This search and seizure are in violation of Mr. Combs’ Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. Moreover, the targeted seizure of a pre-trial detainee’s work product and privileged materials – created in preparation for trial – is outrageous government conduct amounting to a substantive due process violation,” said Marc Agnifilo, Diddy’s lawyer.
The drama unfolded during a multi-agency sweep aimed at rooting out contraband across federal correctional facilities, specifically targeting illicit substances, weapons, and electronic devices.
The weeklong operation, which occurred at the Brooklyn jail where Diddy is being held, was part of an interagency effort by federal and state law enforcement agencies to enhance safety, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
They said the sweep was preplanned and not initiated in response to any particular threat.
During this comprehensive search, notes belonging to Diddy were discovered in his cell.
Prosecutors acknowledged recovering materials that “possibly contained privileged information” but stated the seized papers were reviewed by a separate “Filter Team” before being examined by trial prosecutors.
However, Diddy’s defense asserts that these notes were confidential communications for his legal team, including defense strategies and potential witness information.
“This is a matter of grave concern that, most respectfully, must be addressed immediately,” Agnifilo added. “The defense had never been told that Mr. Combs’ notes were taken from his cell, that these notes were given to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and these notes were then given to the trial prosecutors in this case, who then used this material in a filing to keep Mr. Combs detained,” Agnifilo added.
Agnifilo was referring to the government’s allegations that the notes contained damning evidence, including information claiming that Diddy paid off Kalenna Harper to release a favorable statement after fellow Dirty Money member Dawn Richard sued the disgraced mogul.
Diddy’s legal team argues that law enforcement overstepped boundaries when they seized and handed these notes to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Agnifilo emphasized that the defense had not been informed about the seizure until the government used the documents to oppose Diddy’s bail request just minutes before midnight on November 15.
The trial team’s access to these materials, which allegedly detail critical aspects of his defense, has caused an uproar within the defense camp.
Agnifilo called for an immediate hearing, asking for a full accounting of the materials taken, the sequence of decisions leading to their use in court, and who made those choices.
Diddy is accused of several crimes allegedly committed between 2008 and the present.
The mogul was arrested on September 16 and charged in a three-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The feds also claim Diddy has been up to no good since his incarceration at MDC lockup in Brooklyn.
They claim Diddy has been accused of paying off inmates to use their PAC numbers to make secret phone calls, using family members to make three-way calls and sending hundreds of encrypted messages using an app called ContactMeASAP.
Diddy’s 5th bond hearing is scheduled for November 22.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are getting ready to drop their collaborative album, Missionary, on December 13.
Ahead of its release, the longtime rap duo previewed part of the record during an appearance on Drink Champs, elating their fans in the process. Snoop Dogg shared three clips to his Instagram account, giving fans a taste of what to expect. Par for the course, Dr. Dre sampled some old funk tracks, including Sly & the Family Stone’s “Thank You,” as well as the 1979 hit by The Police, “Message in a Bottle.”
The comment section lit up with anticipatory remarks from the likes of DJ Maseo of De La Soul, Hi-Tek and comedian Affion Crockett. Some who claimed to have it heard it already called it “phenomenal.” Other comments included, “Rap game’s OGs about to remind us what greatness sounds like’ and “the old school is coming back, bro.”
(Not that it ever left. There are plenty of veteran MCs still pumping out albums—from Eminem and Tha Dogg Pound to Xzibit and Common & Pete Rock.)
Snoop Dogg’s latest album, Bacc on Death Row (BODR), arrived in 2022. Since then, he’s become even more of a celebrity than he already was, primarily because of his omnipresence at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He’s also the current face of T-Mobile and other corporate brands. Dr. Dre, meanwhile, has been holed up in the studio (as usual) working on music. His last official project, Compton, was released in 2015.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have one of the most iconic and influential partnerships in Hip-Hop history. Their musical relationship began in the early 1990s and played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of West Coast gangsta rap.
Dre discovered Snoop Dogg in 1992 after hearing a mixtape that featured Snoop’s smooth, laid-back delivery. Impressed by his talent, Dre invited Snoop to collaborate on the single “Deep Cover” and later, his debut solo album, The Chronic, which marked Snoop Dogg’s breakout as a major artist.
Dr. Dre then produced Snoop’s debut solo album, Doggystyle (1993), which further solidified their partnership. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became a critical and commercial success, featuring hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” Dre’s signature G-Funk production style, characterized by heavy basslines, melodic synths, and funk samples, proved to be the perfect match for Snoop’s laid-back, rhythmic flow.
Over the years, the two have continued to work together throughout their careers, including on songs like “Still D.R.E.” from Dr. Dre’s 2001 album. They’ve performed together at numerous concerts and high-profile events, showcasing their innate chemistry on stage. One of the most notable performances was their set at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside 50 Cent, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar.
Beyond their professional relationship, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre share a close personal friendship. Snoop has often spoken about how Dre has been a mentor and a significant influence on his career.
Katt Wiliams is reflecting on his infamous “Club Shay Shay” interview that broke the internet in January.
Williams made a slew of explosive claims about numerous celebrities in the viral discussion with Shannon Sharpe. Williams took aim at fellow comedians, including Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, and Tiffany Haddish, and many other high-profile figures, like Tyler Perry and Ludacris.
He also fired at Diddy with a prediction that came true, stating the incarcerated mogul would “catch hell in 2024” because “all lies will be exposed.”
Katt Williams briefly referenced Diddy during an appearance at Vulture Festival on Saturday (November 16).
“I’m anti-establishment, so I can never be the establishment,” he said. “Even if I’m at the Diddy party, I’m there to tell. I’m there to see, Who the f### is in here and what do y’all get from being in here? So, nobody likes to have me around. I’m there for bad intentions.”
He also responded to the backlash following his criticism of other comedians, revealing that he actually held back his most incendiary remarks.
“I [set] out to kill the careers of the people I was talking about,” he said. “But it was so vicious that I erased all of the knockout blows and just left the jabs, so that the comic I’m talking about knows, ‘I know your real story, m###########.’ Ima tell this, but you know what else I know.”
Steve Harvey Responds To Katt Williams
Steve Harvey seemingly addressed Williams’ claims that he was disloyal to the late Bernie Mac.
“Bernie was a special dude, man,” Harvey explained during a recent episode of “Black Comedy in America” on VICE. “So, you know, when I hear stuff about us and I hear stuff about the dissension, I don’t really know what they’re talking about.”
He later added, “I know they’re lying about you online. I know that podcast is b#######,” he stated. “Just because you can talk smooth… it [doesn’t] mean that you ain’t lying.”
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s recent fight has been plagued with rumors that the boxing legend threw the fight or that it was a cash grab. But according to DJ Whoo Kid, both fighters were legally prevented from going too hard.
The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion lost the fight after going eight full rounds with the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer on Friday night (November 15).
Tyson faced intense criticism following the bout, with some claiming “Iron Mike” threw the fight. However, DJ Whoo Kid claimed the fight failed to live up to expectations because both Tyson and Paul were legally restricted.
During a recent TikTok Live, Whoo Kid, who co-hosted the “Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson” podcast, revealed he spoke to Jake Paul on Saturday (November 16) and got some inside information.
“This is the problem; this is what happened,” he began. “Legally, they each cannot go at each other hard. Because if Mike hits Jake Paul, like really hit him … Jake Paul will die. He’s gonna die, like he’s gonna be dead if he went all in. If Jake Paul would hit Mike Tyson, I think because of Mike Tyson’s age, he would kill Mike Tyson. So, the rules were that they got to chill. That’s what I heard.”
DJ Whoo Kid revealed he spoke with Jake Paul and discovered that he and Mike Tyson weren’t legally allowed to go all out during their boxing match on Netflix. 🤼♂️💥 This revelation raises questions about the rules governing celebrity fights! 🎥👀 #Boxing#JakePaul#MikeTysonpic.twitter.com/rElXcQXMVZ
Tyson addressed critics after losing to Paul by unanimous decision, 80-72, 79-73, 79-73, revealing he almost lost his life earlier this year.
“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time,” he asserted. “I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.”
50 Cent joined forces with Big Meech a month after the Black Mafia Family co-founder was released from federal prison, and it looks like they’re working on something.
On Sunday (November 17), the G-Unit boss shared a photo of Big Meech while hinting at an upcoming production using his trademark “GreenLight Gang” slogan.
“Ultimate Hustler edition,” he added. “Camera speed, rolling and action. BMF BIG MEECH.”
As 50 Cent is an executive producer of the hit STARZ TV show based on the Black Mafia Family, BMF, fans couldn’t help but wonder if Big Meech would appear in the show.
“He can now return and play himself on the final episode,” wrote one user with a second person adding, “Next BMF season bout to really pop off.”
Meanwhile, a third joked, That n#### that play meech on the show just got fired.”
The actor who plays the BMF founder in the show is none other than Big Meech’s son, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr.
Lil Meech has remained relatively silent about his father’s release but shared his joy in a since-deleted post.
“This is all i ever wanted,” he wrote alongside a video of his father getting his nails done. “Thank you God.”
In addition to meeting up with 50 Cent, Big Meech has kept himself busy after his release from prison, treating himself to manicures and some fresh dental work.
Meech currently resides in a halfway house in Miami, where he must serve the remainder of his sentence.
Cardi B is opening up about her long-awaited sophomore album in a candid late-night Instagram Live from her home recording studio.
Fans have patiently waited six long years for the follow-up to her 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy. While Cardi B had previously promised to release the album this year, she has since confirmed that the wait will extend a bit longer.
“I’ve been feeling so emotional lately,” she began. “Because I know next year is going to be my f###### year. This has been the most weirdest year I have ever experienced. I don’t know what the f### happened this year, I can’t even tell you.”
Cardi B went on to explain that she’s had a tumultuous year, adding that she “fell in love then fell out of love then got a divorce” and has since been “outside” partying non-stop.
“I don’t know what the f### is going on,” she continued. “I’m going through a very different transition in my f###### life and life is moving a little bit too fast. I don’t want to crash.”
Cardi B Wants A Boyfriend & An Album in 2025
However, Cardi B admitted, “I have to get my s### together,” and release her album, vowing to start from today. She also teased some mystery ventures coming in 2025.
“Next year, my album will be out, my secret businesses will be out,” she continued. “I can’t tell you what I’m working on. Hopefully next year I get me a little boyfriend; I’m hoe-less right now. I gotta get my s### together.”
Back in April, Cardi B confirmed the album would arrive before the year was out.
“I take my music so f###### seriously that that’s why I don’t put it out,” she told Rolling Stone. “Because if it’s not perfect to my ear, if every f###### word doesn’t sound like it’s pronounced right, if the beat is overpowering the words or the words is overpowering the beat, I don’t want to put it out.”
Check out some reactions below.
Cardi b once again has officially delayed the album to 2025 & once again for the 6th year in a row claims that she will be dropping & owning the year…
Hey lazy we heard this the past years… we know nothing is coming…. You are a disgrace to music.
I’m not buying or streaming cb2 tf i waited this whole year on her I’m beyond tired all these lil hints and weird s### f### cardi b and her album she can keep it atp
I dare any cupcake to come fix their teeth to yell at us and give us the same bs excuses. I DARE YALL HOES As for cardi, i hope her album flops so badddd cuz this ho needs to get humbled. She delusional af if she thinks she got the same fanbase and gp hype from 2018.
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are taking their relationship a step further, entering a new chapter after announcing they are engaged.
The happy couple revealed the news at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles on Sunday night (November 17). The actress showed off her engagement ring as she posed on the red carpet.
The announcement was made extra special as Majors and Good first met at the 2022 gala, although they didn’t begin dating until 2023.
Jonathan Majors gushed over new financé Meagan Good during a red carpet interview.
“Life is crazy—I’m crying to you—she is the most perfect, beautiful, divine [and] powerful being that I’ve ever met,” he told EBONY. “The fact that she said I’m gonna run with you, I’m with it. I feel great.”
The Creed star and the Harlem actress sparked rumors of a relationship after being spotted on a date at the movies in May 2023. The outing was two months after Majors was arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. He denied the allegations and was later sentenced to attend a 52-week domestic violence intervention program.
Majors confirmed his relationship with Good at the Congressional Black Caucus’s Annual Black and White Gala in Washington, D.C., on September 23, referring to her as “the missus.”
Meanwhile, the engagement announcement arrived amid whispers of a split. The speculation arose following a rumor on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” last Monday. However, a spokesperson came forward to deny the gossip.
“They are not broken up,” a rep told TMZ. “In fact, they will be attending the Ebony 100 Gala together.”
Check out Meagan Good discussing her relationship with Jonathan Majors in July.
Beyoncé is serving up something special for the festive season in conjunction with the NFL, bringing ‘Cowboy Carter’ to the NFL Christmas-day Halftime Show.
The superstar songstress will be spending Christmas Day in her hometown, headlining the halftime show performance during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens. The event will stream live on Netflix from NRG Stadium in Houston on December 25.
Making the event even more spectacular, Beyoncé is set to perform her tracks from her Grammy-nominated album, Cowboy Carter for the first time.
The Christmas Gameday will mark Beyoncé’s third NFL halftime show, following her Super Bowl performances. She teamed up with the Destiny’s Child groupmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for an iconic reunion in 2013. A few years later in 2016, Beyoncé performed again, joining Coldplay and Bruno Mars.
Meanwhile, the most-decorated Grammy artist in history, with 32 golden gramophones to date, could add to her record-breaking collection at the 2025 awards show.
Beyoncé leads this year’s race with 11 nominations, becoming the Grammy’s most-nominated artist of all time with 99, overtaking her husband Jay-Z.
Her critically acclaimed country-infused projectCowboy Carter could snag Beyoncé her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy. However, she faces stiff competition this year, including from Taylor Swift, who has won the award four times, the first and only artist ever to do so.
Meanwhile, Netflix confirmed Beyoncé will bring a few special guests featured on Cowboy Carter. Fans can watch Beyoncé perform during the second of Netflix’s two NFL Christmas Day games. Kansas City Chiefs will face the Pittsburgh Steelers live on Netflix at 1:00 p.m. ET. Beyoncé will perform during the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans game which streams at 4:30 PM ET.
J. Cole is taking fans on a journey behind the scenes of his entire career in a new “audio series” titled Inevitable, chronicling everything from the music to his personal life.
The two-time Grammy Award-winning rapper announced the series with a trailer on Sunday night (November 17). In conversations with Ibrahim Hamad and Scott Lazer, Cole reflects on all “the good, the bad and the ugly” moments from the outset of his career until the present day.
“We settled on calling it an “audio series” but to me it plays like a movie in the form of a conversation,” Cole explained. “It was new, it was fun, it was emotional and more than anything, it was therapeutic.”
He added, “I got so much clarity from it, and I understood more than ever the power of having a dream, the power of fueling that dream with strong vision, the magic that happens when we stay in alignment with God, and the darkness that can come in the times that we don’t.”
It’s hard to write a caption to describe what this is. I really don’t even know what to call it. We settled on calling it an “audio series” but to me it plays like a movie in the form of a conversation.
First, me and Ib spent mad days talking to Scott, recapping the whole…
While J. Cole initially hesitated to share Inevitable, he realized the series’ potential to inspire others.
“As the years of my career grew I found myself much more hesitant to share details of my life with the world,” he continued. “Even as I type this, I feel the last little bit of resistance. ‘You sure you want to do this?’ But if I was a younger version of myself, I know that I would get so much fuel from hearing this from somebody that went for theirs and “made it.” For that reason, I think it’s worth sharing.”
Fans can check out Season 1 of Inevitable on Monday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
The Game and Dr. Dre have had a complex relationship. Back in the day, The Game helped bring Dr. Dre back to the forefront. Of course, 50 Cent played a role in that too.
Together, they made history. But more significantly, The Game brought bars to the forefront in a way we hadn’t seen in a long time from the West Coast. No disrespect to anyone else, but he had a unique appeal that stretched from the West Coast all the way to New York City.
Eventually, though, he fell out with Dr. Dre—and, of course, with 50 Cent. too.
All of this tension came to a head during the Super Bowl performance featuring Mary J. Blige, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre. The Game was noticeably absent, and he wasn’t happy about it. He felt he deserved a spot on that stage, considering his history with Dre and his role as “The Doctor’s Advocate.” Over the years, a lot of bad blood has spilled between them, and the relationship seems irreparable.
Game be talking talking!
The Game says Kanye West has done more for him in the last two weeks than Dr. Dre has done in his whole career in a promo for the Drink Champs Podcast:
"It's crazy that Ye did more for me in the last two weeks than Dre did for me my whole career." pic.twitter.com/bYlItShwa2
Recently, Dr. Dre addressed the situation when asked about it by N.O.R.E. on the Drink Champs podcast. Dr. Dre’s response came across as cold and indifferent—he doesn’t seem care about The Game’s thoughts or feelings. “Nah, I was good,” he said. “It was perfect.”
Check out the clip for yourself right here.
Snoop Dogg gives JAY-Z his flowers for his contribution to the Super Bowl since 2020. Kendrick is set to be the 1st Rapper to headline the Half Time show solo. pic.twitter.com/WOA39HoAAm
The feud between Funk Flex and former Bad Boy Records artist Shyne is heating up. Mere hours after Shyne reminded everyone that the Hot 97 radio personality said some “terrible” things about JAY-Z and 2Pac, Flex fired back during his program on Saturday night (November 16). He suggested, once again, that Shyne fabricated some of the claims he made in his new Hulu documentary, The Honorable Shyne.
“Now, Shyne, I see you being careful with your words, too,” Funk Flex said on-air about the Diddy allegations. “You’re tippy-toeing ’cause you don’t want me full blast on your face. […] Listen. You should get a bag of money for a bag of lies. I’m OK with that, bro. I’ma tell you, Shyne – punk. That’s what you are. You’re a punk.”
The beef started in October after Funk Flex watched a trailer for The Honorable Shyne in which the Belize politician claimed he was the fall guy in the infamous 1999 New York City club shooting that sent him to prison for almost nine years. Although Diddy was involved in the incident, he was acquitted of all charges.
As part of his rant, Funk Flex pointed out that Shyne was by Diddy’s side when the embattled mogul was honored with New York’s Key to the City.
“You can’t lie with me around, bruh,” he said. “And I’m gonna tell you something else Shyne. If you hated Puff so much, when he got the key to the city, you were in the trailer, sucker. You’re a sucker. I can’t stand you. You got no guts. You went to jail ‘cause you took out your guns ‘cause you were scared to get punched in the face by some dudes that you knew that was your people that you jerked.
“You jerked them ‘cause you were signed to them first. You were signed to those dudes first! I am going to expose you Shyne ‘cause you’re a liar. You can fool your country on who you are, but you ain’t fooling me.”
Shyne defended himself when approached by paparazzi recently, saying, “He said terrible things about JAY-Z, he said terrible things about 2Pac, so I’m not surprised,” he told TMZ. “Listen to The Lost Tapes. We all can’t be lying. What did Nas say? He didn’t like how Diddy did Shyne with different lawyers. But Funk Flex, as I said, he said terrible things about 2Pac, terrible things about JAY-Z. He brought audiences to my documentary so thanks for the promo.”
The Honorable Shyne is available for streaming here.
It’s also where DJ Cash Money honed his skills as a prolific turntablist. A 1988 DMC World DJ Champion, Cash Money didn’t just perfect scratching, he invented an entirely new way to execute the art form (often referred to as “battle style”), pioneered several scratching techniques (including the Transformer), inspired a generation of DJs to follow suit and helped put Philly Hip-Hop on the map. He was also the first DJ to be inducted into Technics DJ Hall of Fame.
Despite all of his accolades and contributions to the culture, DJ Cash Money still doesn’t get the recognition he deserves—nor does Philly for cultivating so many talented Hip-Hop artists. But Cash Money is aiming to change that with a “Philly Hip Hop Legends Show” that would highlight fellow Philly artists Schoolly D, EST from Three Times Dope, Marvelous and, of course, himself.
“At one time, we were known,” Cash Money explains to AllHipHop. “There was a handful of us in Philly that broke the door down. That’s kind of the reason why I wanted to start doing this ‘Philly Hip Hop Legends Show.’ You look at Schoolly D and what he’s done. He influenced Ice-T, who influenced that whole gangsta rap genre. The problem is Philly just doesn’t respect its own. There was a gap where nobody was talking about Philly at all. Like Philly wasn’t even speaking about Philly. And then all of a sudden The Roots came up and started doing their movement.”
While Cash Money says Philly is a “beautiful city,” he’s sometimes disappointed by the lack of respect the Philly Hip-Hop pioneers get.
“It’s not the people, it’s these so-called gatekeepers that hold everybody back,” he says. “It’s really sad because we have done so much, but you wouldn’t even know it. When you think about the history of Hip-Hop, it goes to New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Philly is nowhere around. What’s crazy is at that time, the only cities really pushing Hip-Hop on the radio were New York and Philly. All these guys were touring in Philly. The whole Juice Crew was on a Philadelphia label because they couldn’t get a deal in New York.”
Aside from the Philly Hip-Hop showcase, Cash Money and Biz Markie’s longtime DJ/friend Cutmaster DJ Cool V are working on finishing their documentary about Cash Money’s indelible impact on the culture. In 2023, they released a 20-minute teaser of the film featuring interviews with DJ Spinna, Kid Capri, Biz, DJ Rob Swift, Kool DJ Red Alert and GrandWizzard Theodore, among others. But they’ve run into a few obstacles.
“It’s definitely financial, because when we were doing this, the whole pandemic thing happened and just crushed everything,” he says. “And then the guy that was filming it, he used to work for BMW, so this was his side thing, but I think he lost his job there so things have been a little tight. That’s why it’s been on hold. If I can’t jumpstart it myself, I will seek other investors.”
DJ Cash Money’s vast influence on the culture needs to be laid out for those who may not understand just how valuable it is. Even the name Cash Money Records could be loosely traced back to him. Producer Mannie Fresh will likely be the first to admit it.
“Mannie used to study me,” he noted. “He said our records were big down in New Orleans. And he was like, ‘Cash, we used to use your intro for all of our shows.’ I couldn’t believe it. I never knew that. To me, that’s the biggest high for me when you’ve influenced someone and you don’t even know that you did it.”
As explored in the documentary, DJ Cash Money was an idol to aspiring DJs and remains a beast on the 1s and 2s.
“I’m a worldly figure,” he says with confidence. “I’ve influenced the whole DJ culture. I am the blueprint to everything. I tell people all the time, it’s like there’s tiers: Grandmaster Flash, GrandWizzard Theodore and DXT, they made all DJs change and made the turntable into an instrument, right? I took what they did to a whole different level. So now you’re getting all these crazy styles and sounds coming out of my hands.”
DJ Cash Money is urging his fans to nudge their local promotors and booking agents to book the “Philly Hip Hop Legends Show” in hopes of touring in 2025. Serious inquiries only here.
Young Thug sold his catalog, pocketing a staggering $16 million, but now AEG wants its share.
What started as a potential partnership between an artist and a corporate giant has devolved into a tangled legal battle over millions in unpaid debts, contested copyrights, and a catalog that was sold without AEG’s consent.
The entertainment giant claims rapper Jeffery “Young Thug” Williams violated a previous agreement when he offloaded copyrights tied to over 400 compositions—assets AEG says were supposed to serve as collateral for an unpaid loan.
They’re calling the sale an unlawful diversion, and the fight for the funds has only escalated.
The roots of the conflict date back to 2017 when AEG loaned $5.25 million to Young Thug’s label, YSL, in exchange for exclusive global rights to promote his live shows.
In return, YSL and Thugger had to repay the borrowed sum, including interest, while also sharing revenue from concerts that featured third-party promoters.
However, by 2019, the situation had soured.
AEG alleges that Young Thug and YSL not only defaulted on the loan, leaving a hefty $5 million outstanding, but also misrepresented their financial capacity to fulfill the repayment promises in the first place.
The legal battle was put on hold in early 2022 when Williams was incarcerated on unrelated criminal charges in Georgia, but with his plea deal finalized in October 2024, allowing him to serve 15 years’ probation outside of prison, the legal posturing will now pick up speed.
The saga took another turn when, in 2021, despite AEG’s legal claims looming, Williams offloaded a massive portion of his catalog—a decision that likely blindsided AEG.
According to documents unearthed by AllHipHop, the rapper netted over $16 million from selling his stake in hundreds of his compositions.
That sale created new problems as ownership of the copyrights shifted hands, adding complexity to a financial dispute already thickened by the artist’s legal troubles.
AEG, left empty-handed, claims Young Thug breached their 2017 contract and even lied to the new buyer by reportedly stating the works were free of any legal entanglements.
AEG is eager to proceed, pushing for more documentation and potentially bringing new parties into the lawsuit.
Now, they are chasing not only the original loan balance but also any earnings attached to the transferred copyrights, which AEG hopes could help recoup what they’re owed.
Meanwhile, discovery efforts continue.
AEG has been pursuing entities involved in the sales of the music rights, serving subpoenas and combing through public records to identify who currently holds the copyrights and where the money from the sale ultimately landed.
The corporation intends to decide in the next six months whether to expand its legal claims against additional parties or to explore other means of recovering the collateral tied to Young Thug’s music catalog.
As of now, with the trial on Williams’ criminal charges concluded, both sides are working toward concluding discovery on the copyright dispute.
The upcoming months could once again place Young Thug at the center of another high-stakes drama, this time involving songs that made him a superstar.
Before we get into any rumors. Mike Tyson released a statement. With that statement, he put a “dot” at the end of any rumors. He also had people applauding his “win,” which was a $20 million pay day for his fight with Jake “The Problem Child” Paul. Check out the statement below.
So, the fight is just a few days behind us, and now we’re left pondering what exactly happened. For those who know Mike Tyson, it’s still hard to wrap their minds around the idea of Jake Paul defeating arguably one of the greatest fighters of all time. How did we get here?
Let’s dive straight into the conspiracy theories and rumors. There’s been no shortage of speculation, and one prominent idea is that Mike threw the fight. Some say he threw it outright, while others believe he followed a prearranged script designed to maximize the payday. Honestly, considering how Jake Paul and his team operate in boxing, that theory feels plausible. But let’s look at the various pieces of “evidence” circulating.
First, Fat Joe suggested that Mike Tyson simply needed the money. He didn’t directly accuse Mike of throwing the fight or following a script, but he implied that Mike took the fight for financial reasons. Joe mentioned figures like boxing promoters and other “leeches” who’ve drained Mike’s finances over the years. He also pointed out that Mike arrived at the Jake Paul fight alone, without an entourage, and walked to the ring solo—a symbolic gesture, that says no one else was getting a cut of his earnings.
Another perspective is that Mike just didn’t unleash his full fury on Jake Paul. One video online highlighted that Mike was in the ring with the very person promoting the event. Jake! Some believe that Mike held back intentionally, perhaps to avoid ruining the payday. This theory gained traction due to Mike’s odd behavior during the fight—biting his gloves in a way that seemed awkward and out of character, even for him. While we’ve seen Mike exhibit similar habits in the past, this felt different. He was chomping away, seemingly as a reminder to “chill.” The video also showed moments when Mike could’ve physically pummelled Jake but chose not to fully engage. Was it age, caution, or strategy? It’s worth noting that Mike showed bursts of extreme energy during training and online clips before the fight.
Then there’s the clip of Jake Paul whispering to Mike Tyson during the fight. What did he say? Some speculate he told Mike, “I got you your money.” Jake admitted post-fight that he uses a WWE-style persona to sell fights. He also acknowledged in interviews—including one with AllHipHop years ago—that he’s friends with Mike and had no intention of ever fighting him, let alone beating him. Back then, Jake outright said he could never beat Tyson—and, let’s be real, he was probably right.
So, what does all this mean? For Mike Tyson, it means a comfortable retirement package. He looked great, his brand remains strong, and hopefully, this fight ensures he can sustain his lifestyle and maintain his wealth. For Jake Paul, it solidifies his position as boxing’s most polarizing figure—a disruptor that people love to hate. Like it or not, Jake continues to bring attention (and big paydays) to the sport.
Sure, boxing doesn’t need Jake Paul forever, but right now, he’s lighting a fire under the sport. Hopefully, this inspires some of the truly great fighters to step up and create the kind of marquee events that will elevate boxing beyond these spectacles. Until then, Jake Paul’s disruptive presence may be exactly what boxing needs.
Shyne was recently stopped by paparazzi in the New York City streets, where he was asked about some inflammatory comments made by Funkmaster Flex. In October, the dogmatic radio personality snapped on the former Bad Boy Records artist over comments he made about the infamous 1999 Manhattan nightclub shooting involving Diddy, who’s currently behind bars.
“When somebody tries to say they the scapegoat or they was used… it’s been bothering me,” he began. “And I’m gonna keep it a buck. Shyne, I love you bro, and I know what you’ve been though—no I don’t—but you’re a liar. You’re a stone-cold faced liar, Shyne.”
Shyne, who’s promoting his new documentary, The Honorable Shyne, begged to differ and somewhat expected Funk Flex to defend Diddy.
“He said terrible things about JAY-Z, he said terrible things about 2Pac, so I’m not surprised,” he told TMZ. “Listen to The Lost Tapes. We all can’t be lying. What did Nas say? He didn’t like how Diddy did Shyne with different lawyers. But Funk Flex, as I said, he said terrible things about 2Pac, terrible things about JAY-Z. He brought audiences to my documentary so thanks for the promo.”
During Funk Flex’s diatribe last month, he accused Shyne of being hypocrite, saying he was on site the day Diddy was honored with New York’s Key to the City.
“You can’t lie with me around, bruh,” he said at the time. “And I’m gonna tell you something else Shyne. If you hated Puff so much, when he got the key to the city, you were in the trailer, sucker. You’re a sucker. I can’t stand you. You got no guts. You went to jail ‘cause you took out your guns ‘cause you were scared to get punched in the face by some dudes that you knew that was your people that you jerked.
“You jerked them ‘cause you were signed to them first. You were signed to those dudes first! I am going to expose you Shyne ‘cause you’re a liar. You can fool your country on who you are, but you ain’t fooling me.”
Funk Flex was apparently trigged by a trailer for The Honorable Shyne, which begins with Shyne recalling being rap’s hottest new prospect. But then the shooting happened. Both Diddy and Shyne were arrested following the incident, but Diddy was acquitted of all charges. Shyne served more than 10 years in prison for the shooting but maintains his innocence. He’s currently focused on his political career. In both June 2021 and February 2022, he was appointed the Opposition Leader in the House of Representatives and the leader of the Belize United Democratic Party.
He returned to the United States for a state visit in August 2021, meeting with several U.S. politicians. In August 2021, the Atlanta City Council dесlаrеd the 20th Ѕhуnе Ваrrоw Dау “fоr hіѕ dеdісаtіоn, соmmіtmеnt аnd ѕеrvісе tо the grеаt реорlе оf Веlіzе.” He has aspirations of being elected Belize’s next prime minister in 2025.
