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Diddy’s Mother Hosted Wild Sex Parties, Mogul’s Childhood Friend Alleges 

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ mother, Janice Combs, allegedly threw wild, sexually charged parties at her Mount Vernon home when her son was young, according to a childhood friend who believes these bashes may have inspired Diddy’s “freak offs.” 

Producer Tim “Dawg” Patterson, Diddy’s childhood friend, recalled the parties in a new documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, per Rolling Stone. He describes the environment as potentially “desensitizing” for the children present.  

It was reportedly not uncommon to walk into rooms where adults were engaging in sexual activities. 

“That’s what we were privy to; this is what we were fed,” Patterson explains. “Was it desensitizing us? I’m sure it was. Were we aware of it? No, that was just Saturday night.” 

Patterson adds, “It wouldn’t be a thing to mistakenly walk into one of the bedrooms and you got a couple in there, butt naked.”  

The producer believes Diddy’s mother’s parties may have influenced the disgraced mogul’s alleged crimes.  

“I’ve always been asked the question why,” Patterson says. “I don’t know the answer to why, but I truly believe it all goes back to childhood.” 

Meanwhile, Janice Combs has been a vocal supporter of her son. She recently called the sex trafficking charges against Diddy a “public lynching.”  

The Hip-Hop mogul is currently facing a growing list of lawsuits and accusations. He remains detained at the MDC lockup in Brooklyn on RICO and sex trafficking charges.

Diddy Facing Fresh Allegations Over “White Parties”

The latest allegations come from former go-go dancer Adria English, who claims Diddy’s renowned White Parties concealed a darker reality.   

English alleges that women at these events were coerced into wearing specific white outfits, signaling their availability for exploitation. She further contends that these gatherings often led to “Freak Off” after-parties, where attendees were drugged and subjected to non-consensual acts.   

Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy premieres on Peacock on Tuesday, January 14. 

L.A. Fires: Arson Suspect Arrested As Death Toll Rises To 10 

Authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of starting the Kenneth Fire in Los Angeles, which erupted on Thursday afternoon (January 9).  

The suspect, described as a homeless man in his 30s, was spotted by locals around 4:30 PM local time. Residents in the Woodland Hills area detained the man, who was later arrested by police in connection with the Kenneth Fire. 

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed that the suspect is being investigated for arson. 

The arrest comes as the death toll from the L.A. wildfires has risen to 10, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna compared the devastation caused by the fires to that of an “atomic bomb.”  

“It looks like an atomic bomb dropped in these areas,” he stated during a press conference. 

He also cautioned that the death toll is expected to climb. “I don’t expect good news,” he warned. “We’re not looking forward to those numbers.” 

The Kenneth Fire quickly spread to over 960 acres, threatening the affluent suburbs of Calabasas and Hidden Hills. It is one of five active wildfires currently burning in the L.A. area. 

Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency in response to the crisis.  

On Thursday (January 9), President Joe Biden announced that the federal government would cover 100% of recovery costs for the next 180 days, including debris and hazardous material removal, temporary shelters, and first responder salaries. 

“I told the governor, local officials, spare no expense to do what they need to do and contain these fires,” Biden said. 

Multiple blazes, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Kenneth fires, have scorched over 30,000 acres, destroying thousands of structures and forcing the evacuation of more than 180,000 residents.  

Roc Nation Accused Of Nationwide Conspiracy To Ruin Jane Doe’s Lawyer

JAY-Z’s Roc Nation is at the center of another heated legal feud as Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee accuses the entertainment powerhouse of misconduct in a newly filed lawsuit in Harris County District Court.

Buzbee alleges that Roc Nation and its associates engaged in a calculated plot to target his law firm by paying his former client Jose Maldonado to file a lawsuit against him, sweetening the deal with financial perks.

In a complaint that reads like a drama-filled script, Buzbee accuses Roc Nation representatives of going as far as impersonating federal agents and mistakenly showing up at the doorstep of Maldonado’s father in an alleged bid to intimidate and manipulate Maldonado into compliance.

“This kind of behavior is illegal and unethical,” Buzbee said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle. “We know investigators have gone all over the United States illegally contacting our former clients to try to entice them with money to sue our firm. According to Mr. Maldonado, we now know who is behind this effort. We won’t be intimidated nor deterred in our important work.”

Roc Nation has mounted a fierce rebuttal, dismissing the claims as baseless and accusing Buzbee of deflecting scrutiny away from his own legal troubles.

In a statement shared with media outlets, a Roc Nation spokesperson criticized Buzbee, saying, “Rather than focus on suits by former clients for allegations of misconduct, Tony Buzbee is trying to distract with nonsense lawsuits — which of course Roc Nation has nothing to do with.”

This isn’t the first time Buzbee has pointed fingers at Roc Nation.

Last month, he filed a similar suit accusing the company of funding efforts that seek to intimidate him and derail litigation he’s pursuing on behalf of more than 100 plaintiffs against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces allegations of sexual abuse.

Adding another layer to this tangled legal saga is Buzbee’s ongoing representation of a Jane Doe, whose lawsuit accuses JAY-Z and Diddy of sexual assault.

Roc Nation has rejected these allegations outright, framing them as yet another example of Buzbee leveraging celebrity cases to enhance his reputation.

JAY-Z has also categorically denied any wrongdoing. He retaliated by filing a countersuit against Buzbee, accusing the combative attorney of extortion and using high-profile cases as a personal publicity vehicle.

Just yesterday, the rap star filed a motion to have Buzbee sanctioned and the lawsuit thrown out of court.

Roc Nation’s legal team has dismissed Buzbee’s tactics as theatrical attempts to sensationalize his claims, with one representative reportedly describing the lawsuits as “a desperate ploy to distract from his own credibility issues.”

Paul Wall Recalls Pimp C Hilariously Dragging Him Over Approach To Their T-Pain Collaboration

Paul Wall has shared a Pimp C story, adding another layer of lore to the legend of the late rapper—and will likely get a laugh out of T-Pain if he catches wind of it.

During a recent interview with Boss Talk 101 in Houston, The People’s Champ lyricist shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about the beloved UGK rapper, recalling how Pimp C playfully roasted him during the video shoot for the remix of T-Pain’s#### song “I’m N Luv (Wit A Stripper).”

Using his infectious and energetic vernacular and knack for storytelling, Paul Wall set the scene, which he described as an unforgettable experience with the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop. He started off by introducing Pimp C in the most fitting and over-the-top way possible.

“I’ll never forget the video shoot,” Paul Wall said. “We’re in Miami. It’s, you know, 120 degrees in the summer. And here comes Pimp C with this fur coat.”

Paul Wall described the absurdity of the situation, explaining how he was drenched in sweat while it appeared as though Pimp C stayed cool as a cucumber.

“I got on whatever I’m wearing, you can see in the video, and I’m sweating like a hoe in church,” he said with a laugh. “But Pimp C, he don’t got one bead of sweat nowhere on his body. And he got a full fur coat. He might have a hoodie underneath too. He might have two fur coats on.”

“We like, ‘Damn, you got a window unit in the back of that or something?'” he said teasing Pimp C. “‘Because you ain’t sweating at all.’”

Wall then remarked on how he not only walked the walk, but he also talked it too. He said the UGK rapper had everyone on set cracking when he started roasting Paul Wall and the rest of the artists over the song’s romantic theme.

“Pimp C come over there, he said, ‘Yeah, man, y’all all on that square sh*t, Man’,” he said mimicking Pimp C’s larger-than-life personality rooted in his alter ego as a pimp. “Y’all over there talking about, oh, falling in love with strippers. Man, I ain’t on that. Man, I’m on that pimp s###.’”

Paul Wall concluded the hilarious story by admitting how fiercly Pimp C’s verse reflected his no-nonsense attitude. “And he sure was on his verse,” he said. “You know, we were falling in love with a stripper, and he was like, ‘Nah, y’all falling in love with my strippers.’”

Tragically, Pimp C passed away in 2007, just two years after the release of the “I’m N Luv (Wit A Stripper)” remix. However, Pimp C was able to leave behind a strong legacy of effortless cool and examples of his stature as an artist with hallmark Hip-Hop collaborations such as “Intl’ Player’s Anthem” with Outkast and “Big Pimpin'” with JAY-Z.

EARTHGANG’s “Electric” Delivers Dope Romp Through New York City

Atlanta’s chart-topping rap duo EARTHGANG have returned with their first independent album, Perfect Fantasy, with the lead single “ELECTRIC.” The song features Cochise and presents a stunning new music video. The latest visuals mark a new chapter in the group’s journey.

The track “ELECTRIC” shows off EARTHGANG’s ability to push sonic and visual boundaries.

Upcoming Tour Dates: 
01/15 – Oslo, NO – Parkteatret Scene 
01/16 – Stockholm, SE – Nalen 
01/18 – Nakskov, DK – Lille Vegas 
01/19 – Berlin, DE – Gretchen 
01/20 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg 
01/21 – Cologne, DE – Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
01/23 – Zurich, CH – Dynamo 
01/24 – Paris, FR – Trabendo 
01/25 – Lisbon, PT – B. Leza
01/26 – Manchester, UK – Gorilla 
01/28 – London, UK – Koko 
01/31 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3
02/01 – Dublin, IE – The Academy

Beyoncé’s Mom, Tina Knowles, Reveals Her Bungalow Burned Down: “It Is Gone”

Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, revealed that her cherished Malibu bungalow was among the many homes destroyed during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged communities across the region.

“This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu!” Tina Knowles wrote alongside a snapshot of peaceful ocean waves. “It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it is gone!!”

The multi-acreage infernos, which have claimed at least five lives and forced the evacuation of nearly 180,000 residents, swept through parts of Malibu and Pacific Palisades, leaving behind a path of destruction.

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Despite the loss, Tina Knowles expressed her gratitude for firefighters and first responders who have risked everything to combat the flames.

“God bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions,” she said. “We thank you for your dedication and bravery and for saving so many lives.”

The fires, fueled by relentless winds reaching up to 99 mph, have decimated over 2,000 structures, including homes belonging to high-profile names like Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt, and Anthony Hopkins.

The Palisades Fire alone has burned more than 17,000 acres, making it the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles County history.

For Knowles, the devastation goes beyond personal loss. Her message extended to others displaced by these infernos.

“To the people who lost their homes and belongings, I can only imagine how it feels to lose properties and everything you own. My heart and deep prayers go out to all of you. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering and fear that you are enduring,” she wrote.

The fires have pushed Los Angeles into an unprecedented crisis during what experts describe as an abnormal wildfire season for Southern California.

With over 427,000 residents losing power and air quality deteriorating to hazardous levels across several neighborhoods, Governor Gavin Newsom has mobilized more than 1,400 firefighters to contain the emergency.

Damage estimates from the fires and their aftermath are expected to climb to more than $50 billion.

“I am praying diligently for our beautiful city of Los Angeles!” Tina Knowles concluded, balancing her sorrow with hope for recovery. “We are resilient though and we will recover! ‘This too shall pass.'”

Fat Joe Target Of New Petition Over Alleged “Derogatory Behavior & Claims”

Fat Joe is the target of a new Change.org petition that accuses the Terror Squad leader of “derogatory behavior and claims.” The petition, which was launched by a man who goes by Que Parker in December 2024, seems to only now be gaining traction but has less than 300 signatures.

“As a foundational black American, I find myself increasingly disturbed by the conduct and rhetoric of the white Hispanic rapper, Fat Joe,” Parker writes in the description. “His comments towards foundational black Americans have been consistently disrespectful and bigoted. Moreover, his blatant use of racial slurs, coupled with his audacious claims that Latinos invented hip hop, perpetuates harmful stereotypes and creates a culture of misinformation.”

He continued, “Not only is his speech questionable, but his actions are equally disturbing. Being a convicted felon, his avowed possession of firearms is not only unethical but also illegal—an act that should not be overlooked or taken lightly.

“It is alarming to know that celebrities who influence millions worldwide, adults and impressionable youths alike, can get away with such behavior. With such reach, his harmful rhetoric and actions have a far-reaching effect that can foster negative stereotypes and propagate misinformation.”

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Parker ends his message with a call-to-action, adding, “We, therefore, urge the music industry, his audience, and all platforms that host his content to hold Fat Joe accountable, to stand against his bigoted comments, and to cancel him until he offers a sincere public apology and undergoes sensitivity training to address his biases.”

The petition was launched shortly after Fat Joe appeared on My Expert Opinion podcast with Math Hoffa. During the conversation, he discussed the Foundational Black Americans (FBA) group and mistakenly referred to the group as the “Foundational Black Authority.”

The FBA website describes the organization as “descendants of enslaved Black people who built the United States from scratch.” But according to Fat Joe, the group he called “radical Black racists” excluded Black people across the diaspora.

“It’s a group of these guys that don’t want to hear Jamaican, don’t want to hear Guyanese,” Fat Joe explained. “They don’t want to hear a Black guy that ain’t down with them, right? So, their job is to criticize anybody who don’t look like them. Who ain’t Black American. Whoever the f### these broke n##### is. I’m just keeping it a buck. And their s### is to attack everyone on Twitter.”

The backlash was swift, with one person tweeting, “The Latino Fat Joe got put on by Black Americans only to come out as an Anti-Black American Racist. This is a good case study on how Foreigners eat off Black Americans then immediately stab us in the back. We don’t need these Foreigners. They need us. Close the door on them.”

Yak Gotti Stuck In Jail Despite Acquittal In YSL RICO Case

Yak Gotti is hiring new lawyers to spring him from the Fulton County Jail even after his acquittal on a high-profile murder charge in December 2024.

The Atlanta rapper remains locked up over allegations of possessing contraband while incarcerated.

The 31-year-old artist was initially swept up in a sprawling May 2022 indictment alongside rap heavyweight Young Thug and 25 others under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

The prosecution accused the group of participating in gang-related criminal activity, but after a lengthy trial riddled with disruptions—including judicial recusals and arrests of a lawyer and juror—Yak Gotti was cleared of the most serious charges, including racketeering and a 2015 murder.

Despite his courtroom victory, freedom remains out of reach.

Yak Gotti has spent more than two years in an Atlanta jail, and his incarceration took a violent turn when he was stabbed on December 1, 2024—a harrowing incident that required medical attention.

His legal team, Bruce Harvey and Nicole Westmoreland, who took up his case in January 2025, filed an emergency bond motion, pointing to dangerous jail conditions as grounds for release, according to Fox News 5.

The dire situation at the Fulton County Jail was put under a microscope after Yak Gotti’s co-defendant Shannon Stillwell filed a class-action lawsuit against Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat and Chief Jailer John Jackson over the terrible, inhumane conditions inside of the complex.

The Atlanta rapper’s push for bond, however, has been stalled. A judge in December declined to rule on the motion, citing an outstanding warrant tied to the contraband allegations.

The case has been deferred to February 2025, further delaying any possibility of release.

Jim Jones Fires Back At “Lying” 50 Cent Over Informant Allegations 

Jim Jones and 50 Cent are going back and forth online, reigniting their feud after the G-Unit honcho revived his accusations that Capo is a federal informant.  

On Thursday (January 9), Jones hopped on Instagram with a throwback photo from the set of his 2007 music video “We Fly High.” 

While the image hinted at him being a fashion trendsetter–Jones was wearing Chrome Hearts decades ago–the caption directly fired back at 50 Cent’s latest attack. 

“Why u keep on lying why u keep on lying,” he wrote. “lol I’m goin back to sleep.” 

To make clear he was responding to 50 Cent, Jim Jones added, “Free Mel matrix till it’s reversed.” 

Earlier on Thursday, the “In da Club” hitmaker repeated his allegations that the Dipset rapper was a federal informant. He posted a transcript and audio of a recording played in Tekashi 6ix9ine’s trial of a conversation between Jones discussing the case with now-incarcerated Nine Trey Bloods “godfather” Jamel “Mel Murda” Jones, a.k.a., Mel Matrix. 

The back-and-forth began when Jones reacted to a clip of Cam’ron reminding 50 Cent that he once brought Capo on stage to perform with G-Unit at the height of Diplomat’s internal disputes.  

“Them n##### be on my dick,” Capo said during a recent interview. “Them n##### ain’t got nothing else to think about but Capo. I did a lot for them n##### in their life, ya heard? Both of them. Pause, though. Get off my dick! It’s only space on there for baby girl. Come on, man. Tugging on my s### like that.”  

50 Cent sent a message to Jim Jones while posting the 6ix9ine trial recording.  

“Cam is on vacation right now,” he said. “But you wait till he gets back you’re gonna get it.” 

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EXCLUSIVE: Travis Scott, SZA & Future Accused Of Stealing Platinum Hit From Roc Nation Artist

Travis Scott, SZA and Future have been slapped with a lawsuit accusing the trio of ripping off the song “Telekinesis” from an indie artist named Victory Boyd.

The lawsuit claims Scott SZA and Future lifted key lyrics and melodies from Boyd’s 2019 track “Like the Way It Sounds”—and turned it into a certified Platinum hit.

Victory Boyd, a Roc Nation signee, alleges the original song was shared with Kanye West back in 2019 during a studio session.

West planned to release the music as a song titled “Future Bounce” or “Ultrasound” on his Donda album, but the track was cut from the final release.

Boyd claims she left the track at Kanye’s studio at his ranch in Wyoming, where he played the track for Travis Scott, who started recording his version of the song without permission.

From there, Boyd says Scott brought in SZA and Future to help rework the material into “Telekinesis” from his hit album Utopia.

Boyd claims the lyrics “I can see the future is looking like we level through the sky, I can’t wait to live in glory of eternal paradise…might as well turn up now, He gone pop up unannounced, hear the trumpets, do you like the way it sounds?” were stolen from her track.

The lawsuit further alleges that the infringement didn’t stop with the song’s release.

Despite Boyd refusing to grant permission for her work to be used, the lawsuit contends that luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet incorporated “Telekinesis” into a high-profile advertising campaign in 2023, reaping financial rewards without compensating her.

Boyd is after damages and a full accounting of profits from the track’s release, streams, and live performances.

Jhené Aiko Loses Everything In L.A. Fires: “Starting From Scratch” 

Jhené Aiko has revealed her home and everything in it, has been destroyed in the Los Angeles fires. 

The singer shared an update on Instagram on Thursday (January 9), revealing that while she and her two children—Noah Hasani, 2, whom she shares with Big Sean, and Namiko Love, 16—are safe, the raging blaze wiped out their home.

“God bless us ALL,” Aiko captioned her post.  

“Me and my children’s home is gone,” she wrote. “Burned to the ground with all of our things inside. Lord have mercy Thankful we still have eachother. Starting from scratch. My heart is so heavy.” 

Jhené Aiko then turned her thoughts to the countless others affected by the fires ravaging L.A.  

“Praying for everyone this morning,” she added. “those who lost their home. those who lost their life’s work, those who lost their life. praying for my city. praying for the wild life and lost pets.” 

She concluded, “praying for the world. Let suffering be a gift; a lesson in compassion.” 

Over 130,000 residents are under evacuation orders, and several people have lost their lives since the first fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday (January 7). 

NBC News states that “authorities said the total number of deaths from the fires are unknown at this time” but confirms at least five fatalities. 

Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency in response to the crisis. 

Long Beach native Snoop Dogg and Los Angeles-bred rapper The Game are among the West Coast rappers showing their support for those affected by the devastating blaze. 

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Accused Of Making “Sex Slaves” Wear Color-Coded Clothing At Parties

Diddy’s White Parties, long considered the pinnacle of celebrity luxury, are now the focus of a disturbing new claim lodged by a former Go-Go dancer who worked the events.

In a new lawsuit, Adria English accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of using these events to mask a sinister undercurrent of abuse, claiming a certain dress code signaled women’s status as his sex slaves.

The complaint alleges that women were forced to wear specific white outfits at these lavish gatherings hosted at Diddy’s estates in the Hamptons and Miami.

According to English, these uniforms were not just aesthetic choices but a coded message to guests that the women were available for exploitation.

“She later learned that the uniforms she and other trafficking victims were forced to wear were color-coded to indicate to guests whether a victim was available for sexual exploitation. [Diddy] would choose the uniform and color that girls would wear to indicate to the rest of the partygoers that she was for sale as a sex slave,” English’s lawyer Joel M. Taylor said.

English, recruited to perform as a dancer at the 2004 Labor Day White Party, alleges she was duped into believing the job would jumpstart her music career.

Instead, she claims she was coerced into Diddy’s inner circle under false pretenses.

After her initial participation, she alleges the events escalated into “Freak Off” after-parties, where she and others were drugged and forced into non-consensual acts.

The complaint goes further, accusing Diddy of using violence, threats, and drugging as tools of control.

English claims she was later required to wear black outfits, a grim symbol marking her as a victim who had been previously assaulted.

“[English] was required to wear a black dress to the ‘White Party’ not simply to denote her capacity as an employee, but more sinisterly as a sex-trafficked sex worker who had been drugged and raped while unconscious by multiple guests at a previous party,” according to the new filing.

The latest allegations are part of a growing list of lawsuits and accusations against Diddy, who is detained at the MDC lockup in Brooklyn on RICO and sex trafficking charges.

He is slated to go to trial in May.

English’s case has faced notable challenges, including the sudden departure of her legal team.

Her first set of lawyers withdrew from representation, citing “irreconcilable differences” stemming from disputes over settlement demands and legal strategies, as well as what they described as English’s “undermining behavior” and “tone and lack of respect.”

Diddy has denied all claims and maintains his innocence.

Snoop Dogg, The Game, Xzibit & DJ Quik Among West Coast Rappers Devastated By L.A. Fires

The City of Los Angeles has declared a national emergency as several wildfires ravage the sprawling West Coast metropolis.

The first fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday (January 7) and began making its way down Pacific Coast Highway. Other fires started sprouting up in the Hollywood Hills, causing thousands to flee their homes. At least five fires are burning over 45 square miles, sparked by dry conditions and the Santa Ana winds, causing unprecedented scenes in areas not known for fires—like Hollywood.

The latest blaze, the Sunset Fire, started shortly before 6 p.m. PT in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday (January 8) and has grown to 60 acres while threatening iconic landmarks. Meanwhile, more than 350,000 energy customers were without power, including 200,000 in L.A. County, the most populous county in the United States.

L.A., of course, is home to many celebrities, major music label hubs and Hollywood executives, and several stars have already lost their houses, including Anna Ferris, Eugene Levy and Billy Crystal.

Social media is exploding with posts about the devastation and the Hip-Hop community has come out in droves to show its support for those in trouble. In many cases, the posts are simply a call-to-action. Long Beach native Snoop Dogg, for example, shared a meme that read, “Pray for L.A.,” while others have included links to various local resources.

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Cam’ron and Ma$e shared their sentiments from their joint Instagram account and included a video of the wildfire burning out of control.

“THE #ITISWHATITISTALK FAMILY WANT TO SEND OUR PRAYERS & LOVE TO THE FAMILIES IN #CALIFORNIA IN THIS HORRIFIC & DEVASTATING TIME,” the caption read. “THOSE FIRE’s HAVE DESTROYED OVER 25,000 ACRES, 1000’s OF HOMES & SOME PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES.”

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The Game, who grew up in Los Angeles, expressed his sorrow on Instagram as well. He encouraged people to be prepared to evacuate if the time comes and provided resources to stay informed.

“This is just sad,” he wrote. “Los Angeles is really hurting right now. If you are anywhere near fires… please pack what’s necessary & evacuate immediately !!!!!!!! I have many friends, neighbors & people I know that have lost everything. My own home & those around it are in extreme danger as the Santa Monica mountains fires continue to spread & has now even reached the Hollywood hills close to Runyon Canyon.

There are also fires picking up in other heavily mountain areas in surrounding areas. To my friends who are trying to tough it out & stay home hoping it won’t completely come your way, be smart & leave now !!!!!! Below are a few accounts that will keep you well informed…..@losangelesfiredepartment @bigboysneighborhood @djhed @latimes.”

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Of course, that is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Even those who don’t live on the West Coast are concerned about their friends and family who do. Pete Rock is among them, as is Loud Records founder Steve Rifkind, Meek Mill and Fat Joe. Other California residents like DJ Quik, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s Bizzy Bone, Yo-Yo and MC Lyte are also stunned by what they’re witnessing and have posted their thoughts, too.

As AllHipHop continues to monitor the situation, check out some of the posts below and stay tuned for updates.

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Lil Rod On “The Fall of Diddy:” “Exposing Puffy Means Exposing Them” 

A new documentary delving into the life of Sean “Diddy” Combs will see some of his accusers and former employees shed light on the allegations surrounding the incarcerated mogul. 

ID and Maxine Productions, the producers behind the bombshell docuseries Quiet on Set, unveiled the trailer for their explosive new documentary on Wednesday (January 8). 

The four-part series, titled The Fall of Diddy, is set to air fresh allegations, including from “those coming forward for the first time with deeply disturbing accounts of their encounters with Combs.” 

Diddy’s former producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is among the accusers speaking out in the documentary. He suggested that other alleged abusers in the music industry will also be exposed. 

“[There are] a lot of people like Puffy in the music business,” the producer says in the trailer. “Exposing Puffy means exposing them.”  

Featuring more than 30 interviews with Diddy’s accusers and former associates, the docuseries details “unheard accounts from survivors and insiders,” documenting Diddy’s alleged decades-long campaign of violence and abuse.  One such person reportedly interviewed described Diddy’s “violence and temper during his college days at Howard University.”   

Lil Rod sued the Bad Boy Entertainment founder last February, accusing him of a series of serious offenses, including sexual harassment, drugging, and intimidation, spanning more than a year. 

“I have been quiet for 18 years,” one unidentified woman says in the trailer. Another added, “I am absolutely nervous sharing what I’ve seen.”  

Other interviewees include alleged victim Thalia Graves who accuses Diddy of violently assaulting her in 2001.  “I always believed that I was the only victim,” she states.  

“The Fall of Diddy” will premiere across two nights starting January 27 at 9 p.m. E.T. on ID. 

Peakcock Upcoming Documentary – “Diddy: The Making Of A Bad Boy”

Meanwhile, Peacock is also set to air a documentary about the 55-year-old producer and entrepreneur. Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy debuts on January 14. 

Diddy has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution-related offenses. He remains in custody following his September arrest, with his trial set for May. Additionally, beyond the criminal charges, Combs is accused by over 100 individuals of involuntary drugging, physical abuse, and sexual assault. 

adidas Makes Decisive Move Following Kanye West’s Latest Yeezy Rant

Kanye West reignited his feud with adidas over his Yeezy brand earlier this week, prompting the brand to retaliate. 

The controversial rapper slammed the German sportswear giant in an explosive rant on Tuesday (January 7). He accused adidas of attempting to undermine his brand, among other designers. 

He also claimed internet search results for “Yeezy” give priority to the Adidas website over his own Yeezy.com site. 

“Stop doing this,” he demanded. “Your moves to hold me back Our partnership is done.”  

Well, it appears adidas has decided to do something about West’s demands, removing all traces of “Yeezy” from their website. Not only has the brand axed all Yeezy merch, but the name does not appear anywhere on the site, including previous news updates. 

Searching “Yeezy’ on the official adidas site directs users to the “Originals” collection. Additionally, all mentions of “Kanye West” have also been removed. 

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Furthermore, it no longer appears among the top results for internet searches of West’s brand.  

While adidas considered writing off roughly $320 million worth of unsold Yeezy shoes after cutting ties with Kanye West following the antisemitism scandal, it ultimately decided not to.   

Instead, the company announced it would sell the remaining inventory “at least at cost” in 2024. 

Meanwhile, last October, Bjorn Gulden, adidas CEO, announced it had resolved all remaining legal disputes with Kanye West. 

“There isn’t any more open issues, and there is no… money going either way,” Gulden explained “And we both move on.” 

He added, “There were tensions on many issues, and… when you put the claims on the right side and you put the claims on the left side, both parties said we don’t need to fight anymore and withdrew all the claims.” 

50 Cent Hits Back At Jim Jones, Revives “Informant” Allegations 

50 Cent is firing back at Jim Jones, reviving “informant” accusations after Capo’s recent remarks about him. 

Earlier this week, Jim Jones reacted to 50 Cent and Cam’ron discussing his controversial 2007 performance with G-Unit amid heavy internal tension at Dipset. Fif brought Capo onstage, which Cam took as disloyal. 

During his appearance on Cam’s “Talk With Flee” podcast last month, 50 Cent revealed that his decision was deliberately aimed at escalating the discord within Dipset.

50 Cent caught wind of Jim Jones’ reaction and swiftly took to Instagram to troll him, responding with rehashed accusations Jones is a federal informant. He referenced the Dipset MC’s mention in Tekashi 6ix9ine’s 2019 case. 

A recording was played during the trial, allegedly of Jones saying, “[Tekashi] not a gang member no more. He was never a gang member. They going to have to violate shorty because shorty is on some b#######.” 

50 Cent doubled down with the snitching claims in the caption.

“LOL,” he wrote. “INDIVIDUAL 1 calling the shots out here, I know you working so please don’t say gangster s### to me INDIVIDUAL 1 !” 

Jim Jones Addresses 50 Cent & Cam’ron

For context, Jim Jones addressed the G-Unit performance during his new interview with Justin Laboy, with some harsh words for Cam’ron and 50 Cent. 

“Them n##### be on my dick,” Capo said. “Them n##### ain’t got nothing else to think about but Capo. I did a lot for them n##### in their life, ya heard? Both of them. Pause, though. Get off my dick! It’s only space on there for baby girl. Come on, man. Tugging on my s### like that.” 

Furthermore, Jones reacted to Cam’s claim that he was trying to restore peace at Dipset at the time of the G-Unit performance.  

“[Cam] couldn’t pull nothing together,” Jones told Laboy, insisting “He couldn’t do nothing with me. He couldn’t tell me nothing, n####.”

He added, “Let’s not get this s### twisted. Nobody could tell me nothing. I was my own boss… I did what I wanted to do.” 

Megan Thee Stallion’s Fans Drag Torrey Craig’s Alleged Ex Amid Podcast Shade 

Megan Thee Stallion has been making waves with her boo, NBA star Torrey Craig, and has ruffled the feathers of an apparent ex-girlfriend and her pals who didn’t think the rapper was his “type.” 

A recently resurfaced slip from the “3 Girls 1 Kitchen,” has been making the rounds. The podcast features Olivia Davis who claims she’s Craig’s ex, and her two friends former adult star Lana Rhoades and OnlyFans model Alexa Adams. 

The hosts apparently recorded shortly after Megan debuted her romance with Craig in a sweet couple’s challenge TikTok video, last year.  

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“Where do I start?” Davis begins, before butchering the Houston rapper’s name. “Do I start with the one where my ex is dating the Magan Thee Stallion? Mag Thee Stallion? What’s her name?” 

Davis continues, “I can’t even get mad, though ‘cause it’s like, damn, that’s kind of a flex. I can’t even be mad at that all.”   

However, Rhoades interrupts, questioning how Torrey Craig could be attracted to Megan Thee Stallion and Lana Rhoades. 

“I just wonder what his type is,” she states. “Because you guys dated, then he was talking to other girls when he was talking to you. 

Rhodes then motions to Davis and Adams, adding, “they all look like you guys,” implying Craig’s “type” is blonde white women. 

Davis agrees, adding, “Yeah they all looked very similar.” 

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Davis attempted to clear things up, going on to say she believes men merely go for “pretty girls.” However, the damage was done. Fans were furious Davis mispronounced Megan’s name and resented the implication Craig isn’t attracted to Black women.  

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The YouTube comment section was littered with angry responses from Megan Thee Stallion fans, accusing Davis and her pals of being racist and committing a “micro-aggression.” 

“You explain that you are relating his type ‘blondes’” one person replied. “However , if Megan was to wear a blonde wig, you 100% know you would have still had the question of who his type really is. It was the confusion as you believe he likes blonde white girls vs any other person.” 

“Y’all hate when black men don’t want you anymore,” another person stated. “You THINK you’re the preference babe, you’re easy. Be real with yourself.” 

A third replied, “I find it real weird how yall are questioning if a BLACK MEN find BLACK WOMEN attractive when he came out of a BLACK WOMEN like HOE IS YOU COOL??? And then to play like yall didn’t know who she was but was on insta before Torrey even got with her talking about some hot girl summer and dancing to savage and s### HOE PLEASE.” 

Neither Megan thee Stallion nor Torrey Craig have publicly commented on their relationship. However, the Chicago Bulls player recently reacted to another woman who crawled out of the woodwork amid the attention surrounding his new romance.  

Lil Tjay Alleges Offset’s Gambling Addiction Behind $10K Casino Loan Beef: “He Was Panicking” 

Lil Tjay is setting the record straight on his beef with Offset after exposing an alleged DMs where he threatened the former Migos rapper over a $10,000 debt.  

On Wednesday night (January 8) Tjay addressed the situation during a Twitch stream.  

“Why I diss Offset? Offset broke.” he said, reading a comment in the live chat. “I’ll tell y’all a true story, I seen the n#### in the casino. He was popped, he was panicking. He was asking random people for cash apps, he was broke.” 

Tjay continued saying Offset was contacting people for loans but getting no response.   

“I don’t know why but nobody was answering his phone call,” he added. “He must got a gambling addiction.” 

According to Lil Tjay, he offered $5,000 as Offset confirmed “he was waiting for bread.” 

Tjay says Offset then ran straight to the casino where he managed to gather another $3,000, including $1,000 “from a random lady.” 

The Bronx rapper says he didn’t care about the first $5,000, stating, “That’s Offset. I’m good on my money. I’m not worries about this n####, I got mad bread.” 

However, Lil Tjay claims he then gave Offset another $5,000 but hasn’t seen a dime in return. 

“I see like 13 bands in loans,” he explained. “I don’t know who got paid back that day, you feel me. Word to my mother, this n####’s ducked me for so long, boy. Mind you, I’m 23 and this is ‘raindrop, drop-top,’ Cardi B husband.” 

Lil TJays Vows To “Smack” Offset

Lil Tjay then referenced his DM exchange with Offset, explaining the threats

“I’m only talking crazy because he was talking crazy,” he added. “Like what? He want to talk crazy to me over my bread.” 

He also implied he would have “beat him up on his birthday,” but is too kind-hearted.  

“But you know what it is, I’m, deadass a good type of n####,” he said. “I was too sturdy, you heard. It was like I couldn’t even do that to him.” 

Whether Offset is broke, as Lil Tjay claims, is certainly up for debate. As a member of a hugely commercially successful rap group, Offset boasts numerous multi-platinum hits.  

Alongside his accomplishments with Migos, he’s carved out a thriving solo career and doesn’t appear to be struggling financially. In fact, he reportedly whisked a group—including his rumored model girlfriend—away for a lavish New Year’s celebration in Dubai

TDE Rapper Ray Vaughn Goes After Joey Bada$$ Over Kendrick Lamar “GNX” Track

West Coast rapper Ray Vaughn has responded to Joey Bada$$ over his recent slights to the region embedded within his “The Ruler’s Back” freestyle.

On Wednesday (January 8) the TDE signee shared his volatile new release “Crashout Heritage” in which he fired off direct shots at a number of targets including Tory Lanez and well known Drake stan Mal from the New Rory & Mal podcast and formerly the Joe Budden network. However, his most-wanted bounty appeared to be none other than Joey Bada$$ himself.

Ray tagged Joey in a tweet featuring a clip of the visual for the track, during which he degrades the East Coast rapper with a reference effectively son’ing him for Boosie Badazz. Not to mention, he does so over the thoughtful GNX album cut “The Heart Pt. 6” which captures Kendrick Lamar at one of his most vulnerable points publicly since Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

“2025 no sneak dissin, only crashouts,” Ray wrote in the tweet.

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As for the diss itself, Ray raps, “What’s with the sneak dissin’? Takin’ shots at us, then hide the Uzi/ ‘Cause the only bada** the world was recognizin’ is Boosie.”

He continues in the bar directly after, “Please don’t get confused with shootin’ the movies, we really shootin’.”

In a post AllHipHop shared featuring Ray’s bars gunning for Joey, users flooded the comments section with their eager hopes for a battle between the two rappers.

“Yea! This is a great battle. Good match up!” one user wrote in a remark, to which another added, “lol I love Hip-Hop.”

Another user shared their theory that instances like this are what empower superstar artists to levels never seen before, comparing the lore of Kendrick to that of prime JAY-Z.

“Dot really looking like King right now…” the user wrote in part. “This reminds me of when you went at Jay unless you were considered a great….you had to deal with Bleek, Beans, etc. So until you get your pen and name up…those shots ain’t landing. That’s how you stay King for a while too.”

Other users were skeptical, voicing their doubts that a rising artist such as Ray could cut the mustard when it comes to matching up with a babyface veteran such as Joey.

“This is dope! However.. Joey will clean this n#### up!” one user exclaimed.

“Joey flow is much harder then this who is this dude,” another user added, to which a user followed up with, “The whole TDE has to mention somebody name to get motion.

SIGNS: Louisiana’s Youngest Mayor Arrested In Connection To Drug Trafficking Ring

Tyrin Truong, the youngest mayor in Bogalusa’s history, is now facing the fight of his life after being arrested Tuesday (January 7) for his role in an alleged drug trafficking ring.

The 25-year-old mayor is accused of running a network that moved opioids, marijuana and MDMA — and the timing couldn’t be worse. His arrest comes exactly two years after he was sworn into office. The scandal has rocked the small Louisiana town, where Truong was supposed to be a rising star in local politics.

Authorities say Truong didn’t just stop at drugs; he allegedly used public funds to rent an Airbnb during a mayor’s conference in Atlanta, where he organized “entertainment with a prostitute.”

Truong, who was elected to office at just 23 and tied the record for the state’s youngest mayot, had big plans for Bogalusa — a struggling city of about 10,000 near the Alabama border. But those dreams are now in tatters, with the mayor’s past catching up to him in a big way. Northshore District Attorney Collin Sims didn’t mince words when he addressed the case. “This conduct is not going to be tolerated,” he said.

“The citizens of Bogalusa deserve better and we’re not finished. We’re just getting started.”

When Truong took office in January 2023, he made headlines as the city’s youngest-ever mayor. But his leadership was quickly overshadowed by controversy. Just months after he took the job, he demanded the resignation of the city’s police chief after a tragic death in custody and called for more law enforcement patrols. He even aimed for higher office, running unsuccessfully for chair of the state’s Democratic Party.

However, it wasn’t long before cracks began to show in his political career. Last July, the state’s Legislative Auditor’s Office accused him of making improper payments to employees and signing illegal contracts with vendors. Also, his half-brother was arrested in 2023 for a fatal shooting at a high school basketball game. Truong brushed off the incident, telling a local news station, “We all have family members doing things we are not proud of.”

Truong isn’t the only mayor to get caught up in scandal recently. Across the U.S., mayors have found themselves in hot water over everything from corruption to criminal activity. In Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s controversial leadership style and ethics investigations made headlines, while former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faced allegations of misuse of campaign funds.

And let’s not forget about former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who’s currently serving a 28-year prison sentence for bribery, extortion and other charges. Looks like Bogalusa’s young leader is just the latest in a growing list of mayors whose actions are far from the public trust.