Moesha ran for six seasons from 1996 to 2001. The UPN sitcom starred Brandy Norwood, Countess Vaughn, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lamont Bentley and Shar Jackson. Rapper/actor Fredro Starr also played Quinton “Q” Brooks on the show.
The Art Of Dialogue caught up with Fredro Starr for an interview. The conversation included the Onyx member discussing the rumored animosity between then-teenagers Brandy Norwood and Countess Vaughn.
“There was definitely friction,” Starr confirmed. The 52-year-old New York City native then said, “There were times on the set where they had an argument once or twice. They got over it. People argue.”
Starr continued, “But I’m gonna keep it real, Countess Vaughn was funny. She was hilarious, and they needed her on the show, so she had a right to beef. She had a right to speak her mind.”
Cast of Moesha
Countess Vaughn later took on a lead role in the Moesha spinoff The Parkers along with stand-up comedian Mo’Nique. The Parkers premiered on UPN in August 1999 and ran for 110 episodes through May 2004.
“Whatever happened, I’m sure that [Countess Vaughn] was frustrated enough to where it exploded,” Fredro Starr stated. The Firestarr album creator also speculated that Brandy and Vaughn could have faked the behind-the-scenes conflict to “milk the system” for a second series.
Previously, Fredro Starr caused an uproar when he publicly stated Brandy performed oral sex on him. Starr also had an infamous, on-air encounter with Charlamagne Tha God when the radio host mentioned the alleged sexual encounter with the R&B singer during an interview on The Breakfast Club.
Last year, Latto admitted to getting arrested in 2021 at Los Angeles International Airport for firearm possession. The incident became headline news.
On Sunday (March 24), Latto reflected on the negative reactions to her 2021 arrest. The 777 album creator posted a tweet expressing her thoughts about online critics and the media.
“Y’all got [a lot] to say but lemme see u get pulled off the plane [on the way] to P#### Cana, wrongfully arrested in front of the whole airport (literally profiled),” Latto posted.
She continued, “[People] think [you’re] in jail for actually stealing so [everybody] talking s### calling u broke, blogs spreading fake news, $10k+ lawyer fees & sit in there 3 days with no refund on ur vacation or lawyer fees????”
Y’all got alot to say but lemme see u get pulled off the plane otw to P#### Cana, wrongfully arrested in front of the whole airport (literally profiled), ppl think ur in jail for actually stealing so evb talking s### calling u broke, blogs spreading fake news, $10k+ lawyer fees,… https://t.co/wKOo1TfHFB
“Went to LAX [with] a loaded glock 17 in my Birk got locked & let out in a few hours lmaooo booked a $75k jet to my show in Alabama & still made it on time! No cap in my rap TUH,” Latto tweeted in March 2023.
Five days later, Latto denied reports claiming she entered a year-long diversion program to get the gun charges dismissed. She wrote on X, “[I don’t know] who put out that false-ass information, ’cause I’m not in no damn program.”
Latto also addressed the LAX legal situation on the “Boom, Pt. 2.” collaboration with Mello Buckzz. The Clayton County, Georgia native rapped, “I got locked up in the airport, g######, forgot the gun.”
Sexyy Red appeared on Adin Ross’ Kick livestream over the weekend. At one point, a viewer asked the St. Louis native about Ross saying “n####” in the past.
“If I’m cool with my friend, and we got that kinda bond, and we’re singing the song, I might let you say it,” Sexyy Red stated. Adin Ross then played the video of the Chief Keef set.
Instantly, Sexyy Red responded, “You look too excited to say it though. You look like you’re too excited, already.” After seeing the clip, she also added, “He couldn’t wait to say it though.”
Sexyy Red broke onto the national level in 2023 when “Pound Town” dropped. She followed the Tay Keith-produced track with “SkeeYee” and “Get It Sexyy.” Her Hood Hottest Princess mixtape came out in June 2023.
Future and Metro Boomin will likely add another No. 1 album to their respective catalogs. According to projections, the duo’s We Don’t Trust You is heading toward a chart-topping debut.
HitsDailyDouble reports We Don’t Trust You could cross 200,000 total album-equivalent units in its first seven days. The outlet predicts Future and Metro Boomin’s collaborative project to move between 190,000 and 220,000 int its opening week.
We Don’t Trust You broke the internet upon its release on March 22. In particular, the “Like That” track with Kendrick Lamar ignited an online firestorm because of perceived diss lines directed at Drake and J. Cole.
If We Don’t Trust You does open at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, Future will score his ninth No. 1 of his career. For example, 2022’s I Never Liked Youlanded at No. 1 with more than 222,000 first-week units.
Metro Boomin currently has three Billboard 200 chart-toppers in his discography. He most recently reached the pinnacle of the weekly rankings with the Grammy-nominated Heroes & Villains in 2022.
Finesse2Tymes and Wack 100 are going back and forth on social media after the music manager exposed the rapper’s mom’s run-ins with the law.
Over the weekend, Wack 100 took to Instagram with a mugshot of Finesse2Tymes’s mom, claiming she’s facing money laundering charges. He also called on J Prince to sever ties with the Memphis, Tennessee native, claiming he’s a snitch.
“WARNING @1finesse2tymes IS IN A DESPERATE SITUATION,” he wrote in the caption. “HE NEEDS TO CLEAR HIS MOMMA OF THESE CHARGES. HEY BOZO TAKE DAT 100K U HAD ON ME AND PUT ITNTO YA MOMMAS BAIL or LEGAL ..STREETS I WARNED YOU @jprincerespect Still doing business with a known [rat emoji].”
In a follow-up post, Wack 100 mocked Finesse2Tymes for having “his momma’s hips.”
However, Finesse replied in the comment section, claiming Wack 100 isn’t safe in his own hood. Furthermore, he claimed Wack’s associates are extorting him.
“Bruh u can’t even go to yo own hood , but u quick to say ‘piru,’” he wrote. “Nobody Fukks wit u that piru but the nygas that’s extorting u , u never outside miss me with the tough shyt I’ll out [100 emoji] on wack.”
Finesse2Tymes then hopped on Instagram Live claiming Wack 100 isn’t safe without protection from the feds.
“Hey, Wack 100. I done been to Cali two or three times. Outside. You heard me? You can’t even go to your own hood,” he said. “None of the rap n#####. None of the street n#####. I done been to your hood. You can’t even go to your own hood. Don’t none of your homies even respect you. You heard me?“
50 Cent took a walk down memory lane over the weekend, reflecting on his past relationship with actress Vivica A. Fox.
On Sunday (March 24), Fiddy took to Instagram with a throwback video. The clip featured the G-Unit founder shooting his shot at Fox while accepting a BET Award in 2023.
“I want to thank Vivica Fox for wearing that dress too,” 50 Cent said from the podium before the camera pans to a surprised Fox.
However, according to 50 Cent, the clip reminds him not to blurt out his intrusive thoughts.
“I look back at some of the s### that I did,” he penned in the caption. “I gotta learn to shut the f### up. Look at that look at end that’s trouble.”
50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox dated briefly in the early 2000s before calling it quits. The Soul Food actress claimed although he was the “love of my life,” the publicity surrounding their relationship “killed” it.
“I’m never bothered by when she says that,” he said in response to FOx’s declaration. “At the time that we actually connected with each other, we were unconscious of everything else.”
Meanwhile, Fiddy said it was her publicist who meddled in their relationship.
“It got so uncomfortable with everybody else – when you get pushed and pulled in different directions without it even being her decision,” 50 explained. “Her publicist would say, ‘Do this’. This person (said) ‘Do this’. And then you go, ‘All right, this is not the right thing’.”
However, during an interview last year, Fox said she was open to a reunion.
“Well, [Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez] did it again. Why not?” she said during an appearance on Sherri.
Drake fans believe he’s beefing with Future and that it’s all to do with a woman, but Metro Boomin is calling cap.
Future and Metro Boomin shook up the culture after dropping their highly anticipated collab We Don’t Trust You. While Drizzy and Pluto have been frequent collaborators over the years, many believe Future allowing Kendrick Lamar to shoot at Drake on the album indicates bad blood.
Fans speculate that Future wouldn’t have allowed the shade if he and Drake were cool. Furthermore, many listeners have speculated that the album’s title track seeks Future diss Drake.
“Fake written all over you/Hate written all over you,” Future raps on the track which also serves as the project’s intro.
“You a n***a number one fan, dog/Sneak dissin’, I don’t understand, dog/Pillowtalkin’, actin’ like a fed, dog/I don’t need another fake friend, dog/Can’t be ’bout a ho, ’cause we sharin’, dog/In you feelings, n***a, why you playin’, dog?”
Many believe Future’s continued use of “dog,” points to Future firing at Drake who recently released For All The Dogs. Additionally, theories have surfaced suggesting the pillow talk reference proves the duo is beefing over a woman.
One social media shared the profile of a woman named Diana, said to be at the center of the beef. They also noted that one of the “We Don’t Trust You,” cuts is titled “Princess Diana.”
However, according to a post from Metro Boomin Sunday (March 24), the rumors are untrue.
“Yall n##### stop making stuff up for engagement and enjoy the music,” he wrote.
Drake Responds To Future, Kendrick Lamar & More
Meanwhile, Drake fanned the flames at his recent shows, performing in front of a backdrop featuring the late Princess Diana. He also had his crew walk out to Future’s 2014 song “My Savages.”
On Sunday night, Drake issued a PSA to his rivals, although he didn’t mention Future or Kendrick Lamar directly.
“I got my head up high, my back straight, I’m ten f###### toes down in Florida or anywhere else I go,” He told the crowd at his Floria tour stop. “And I know that no matter what, it’s not a n#### on this earth that can ever f### with me in my life.”
Latto showed love to her fans with a generous contribution to their budgets after bragging about the benefits of being rich.
The “Lottery” hitmaker took to social media on Sunday (March 24), to share what she loves most about being a wealthy celeb.
“My fav thing about being rich is going out to eat damn near every day & ordering wtvr tf I got a taste for,” she penned on X (formerly Twitter).
However, her post didn’t sit well with some of her fans, who aren’t nearly as well off as the famous rapper. “Not rn Latto. Pls. It’s rent szn,” one person replied.
The RCA Records artist saw the response and decided to help, offering to cover her fan’s rent this month.
“Sorry,” she replied before asking, “how much is ur rent & what’s ur cash app.”
The fan confirmed her details, and within ten minutes, the “777” rapper had made good on her word. Furthermore, while the fan said her rent was $1500, Latto sent an extra $500.
“LATTOOOOOOOOO! Latto don’t do budgetsss I LOVE YOU,” the woman replied, sharing a screenshot of the payment.
Meanwhile, another fan asked for $75 so that they could also experience ordering whatever they fancy for lunch. Once again, Latto gave more than she was asked for, sending them $500.
“Lunch on me,” she wrote with the CashApp alongside a smiley face.
Drake fans have been waiting with bated breath for him to respond to Kendrick Lamar after the TDE rapper dissed him on Future and Metro Boomin’s new album.
Since the incendiary “Like That” dropped last Friday (March 22) social media users have been dissecting Kdot’s verse and the rest of the album. Listeners speculate Future also fired at Drizzy, continuing an apparently simmering feud.
In addition, internet sleuths spotted that Rick Ross and Nav are not following Drake on social media, and even ASAP Rocky has been dragged into the drama.
However, Drake has finally responded to his rivals. He issued a PSA during his It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? Tour stop in Florida Sunday night (March 24).
“A lot of people asking me how I’m feeling,” he said, addressing the elephant in the room. “Ima let you know how I’m feeling. The way I’m feeling, is the same way I want you to walk out of here tonight about your f###### self.”
Without naming names, Drake then whipped the crowd into a frenzy with his next statement.
“I got my head up high, my back straight, I’m ten f###### toes down in Florida or anywhere else I go, and I know that no matter what, it’s not a n#### on this earth that can ever f### with me in my life.”
Oh yeah—the drama just hit a whole new level of spicy, y’all! Let us begin.
Rick Ross no longer follows Drake on IG. Nav no longer follows Drake on Instagram. Future and Drake are outright beefing. Oh, and don’t forget Kendrick. There are more, so read on.
Drake and Future have been throwing shade like it’s sunny all year, but Drake just pulled a move that’s got everyone talking. There’s this fresh clip floating around the internet, where Drake makes his entrance at his concert, blasting Future’s track “My Savages” for all to hear. He has always been one to get into it with certain people, but this seems to be him putting a match on a river of gas.
Social media’s on fire. The comments sections are universally trash-talking about this stuff. But what does it all mean? Does it mean Drake is about to go into beastmode? It’s all speculation for now. But, it seems like Future and Metro Boomin’s latest album, We Don’t Trust You, is laying the groundwork for a very hot summer. Seems like Kendrick Lamar and Future are tag teaming the Candadian.
But, for what? Ahhhhhh…it’s so basic and petty. The are reportedly beefing over a girl. The title track of the album seems to be Future’s response to Drake’s verses in “What Would Pluto Do” on For All The Dogs. One online post said the issue actually goes back a couple years. Drake supposedly went at Future on “More M’s” from the Her Loss album with 21 Savage. Other people have said that Travis Scott put the battery in Future’s back, which seems to make sense.
A$AP Rocky has been caught liking tweets from Metro Booming that go at Drake from a performance at Rolling Loud. Yung Miami recently crown Future the G.O.A.T., when we know that Drake believes himself to be that. Also, we now know that Rick Ross no longer follows Drake. Kendrick is basically BEGGING Drake to reply to him. Not sure J. Cole or Drake want to risk it all for some rap beef. Only time will tell.
Nav is a name we don’t hear to often on the rumor page. But he’s also stopped following Drake, stirring the pot even more. Nav is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer signed to The Weeknd’s label. He also produced for Drake a few years ago. He even has a CURRENT album that has a Drake verse, BUT he isn’t using it. That’s heavy.
Drake, catching wind that Nav was not following him on the ‘Gram, decides to get petty. He took to Instagram and quoted Nav. He said, “I ain’t picking up I’m in Turks lil baby,” which is from Nav’s 2020 hit “Turks.” The only thing is we don’t know the reason for Nav’s sudden disdain for Drake. In the past, he’s always talked highly of him.
So, what does this all mean? What does it mean for J. Cole? It seems like the lines are being drawn and they are using permanent ink. At least Meek isn’t involved.
The Hip-Hop community rallied to defend veteran rapper Keith Murray after a controversial video surfaced on social media.
The video, posted on TikTok by a user identified as MadelineCLopez1, captures a moment between the rapper and the woman, purportedly at a rundown motel.
Keith Murray, recognizable for his contributions to the genre with the Def Squad, can be heard asking the woman not to film him, a request that went unheeded as the recording continued.
In the footage, Lopez can be seen pressing Murray to perform a rap for $20 despite his visible discomfort and reluctance to be recorded.
The situation has sparked outrage among fans and followers, leading to negative comments on Lopez’s TikTok account, condemning her actions.
Critics of the video have taken to social media to express their support for Keith Murray, highlighting Lopez’s lack of respect and decency in the interaction.
“Some people have no shame or humanity. Disgusting behavior,” one user commented.
Another added, “You need to leave because what you did to that man was the lowest of the low. You are an evil human who should be punished harshly.”
The altercation has not only drawn attention to the disrespect faced by public figures but also initiated conversations about boundaries and mental health awareness.
Keith Murray’s history with mental health and substance use has been a topic of concern within the industry.
Keith Murray has been open about his struggles, previously admitting to substance use. Industry peers, including Lord Jamar and N.O.R.E., have voiced their worries, urging the rapper to seek help and prioritize his health.
Drew Dixon’s legal war with Russell Simmons has become an international conflict, after the mogul was tracked down to his Bali resort and served with a lawsuit. Dixon, once a prominent executive in the Hip-Hop industry, filed a lawsuit against Simmons, accusing the him of defamation.
The lawsuit was triggered by Simmons’ remarks in a December 2023 interview in which he called Dixon a “liar” and suggested the harassment and sexual assault claims against him could be motivated by individuals seeking fame. Dixon’s lawsuit aims to hold Simmons responsible for these comments, which she claims have severely damaged her reputation and professional life.
On March 5, Simmons was served at the posh Gdas Bali Health And Wellness Resort, which he owns. A process server named Daniel John Ayoub arrived at the resort around 12:30 p.m. local time. Ayoub managed to get through two security checkpoints. Once he entered, he told staff members he was interested in the resort. He sat in the restaurant area and ordered some refreshments in hopes of spotting Simmons.
After waiting for an hour and not seeing him, Ayoub asked for a tour of the resort. But just a few minutes later, Simmons came up into the restaurant area and stood right in front of where Ayoub was seated.
“I recognized him as the person named in the service papers as Russell Simmons is a well-known celebrity and widely known in Bali, Indonesia as well as in the United States and other places,” Ayoub explained.
Simmons then sat down with a group of people and began conversing. Ayoub said he waited a few moments and then made his move.
“I said ‘Excuse me, Mr. Simmons, sorry to interrupt your meeting.’ I then handed Simmons the service documents in an envelope and said, ‘This is for you,'” Ayoub said.
Simmons, who was caught off guard grabbed the envelope from Ayoub and said, ‘What’s this from?’ I replied, ‘You’ve been served from the State of New York.’ Simmons then quickly dropped the envelope on the table and said, ‘Ah f###, s###'” Ayoub revealed.
Ayoub went back to his own table and waited for the bill. At that moment, Simmons made a phone call, possibly to his attorney, asking for some advice on what to do next. By that time, Ayoub had paid his tab and was ready to leave.
As Ayoub was exiting the resort, he could hear Simmons calling his security staff, questioning how the process server managed to get in to serve him the lawsuit, which is required by law. The legal action was filed during a challenging time for Simmons, who’s been facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.
Dixon seeks both compensatory and punitive damages from Simmons for defamation. He also faces another legal action by a different former Def Jam executive, who also accused Simmons of rape. Despite these serious accusations, Simmons has consistently claimed his innocence, insisting that all of his sexual encounters were consensual.
The legal challenges Dixon mounting go beyond her lawsuit against Simmons. She’s filed another lawsuit against L.A. Reid, using New York’s Adult Survivors Act, in which she accuses the music executive of sexual assault and harassment.
Dixon claims that Reid’s behavior not only caused her immediate harm but also significantly obstructed her career progress and her ability to discover and promote new talent in the industry. According to documents viewed by AllHipHop, lawyers for Dixon and Reid are involved in settlement talks.
Jermaine Dupri unexpectedly went viral thanks to his Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show outfit. Viewers joked about his look with much of the focus on his socks. JD swore his fashion choices weren’t meant to induce conversation in an interview with AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur.
“I never even thought nobody would say anything about the socks,” Dupri said. “I’ve worn these socks before. And I actually believe that it’s because a lack of information is being given to these kids. Because if people knew more about me, they would know I’m a dancer and I come from an era where dancers used to wear all kinda different stuff. Not where it might not have been cool for a rapper to wear, but it might’ve been cool for the dancer to wear. It might’ve been cool. I’m a Hip-Hop kid. I grew up in Hip-Hop and fashion was a big part of my life. I’m also the same person that had the whole world wearing they clothes backwards. So when people talk about my socks, I’m like, ‘You do realize everybody told me that wearing your clothes backwards wasn’t going to work?’”
He continued, “Nobody was in agreeance with that. Like, ‘Jermaine, you crazy. What y’all doing that for?’ And the fact that [Kris Kross] was younger, I think that kinda smoothed it out a little bit. But people weren’t with that. And then it’s crazy for me to go fast forward 20 years or something. People like, ‘Man, Kris Kross was my first tape that I bought and I got kicked out of school ‘cause I was wearing my clothes backwards.’ And I’m like, ‘What?’ So, I don’t think about clothes like that. I just put on stuff. This was something that I wanted to wear. I didn’t have no idea that the world was going to say it. And when I came off the stage at [the] Super Bowl, my daughter was like, ‘They on your socks, they on your head about the socks.’ I’m like, ‘Why would they be talking to me about the socks?’ So yeah, I wasn’t even paying no attention to it.”
Dupri was surprised by the reaction but intended to capitalize on it. He wore the socks again to South By Southwest, telling AllHipHop it was important to recognize what captures people’s attention.
“If you do something in entertainment and the next time people see you, they ask you about that thing that you did, you better pay attention to it,” JD said. “Now, whether it’s good or bad, you better pay attention to it. And that’s almost the secret to my success. I just pay attention to the obvious. I don’t claim to be a genius and all this. I just pay attention to the obvious.”
Dupri discussed the socks and much more while promoting the Hulu documentary Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, which premiered on Thursday (March 21). He served as one of the film’s executive producers.
Dame Dash is not going to like this. The creator of “pause” may take exception to what is happening. Why? There seems to be a new sheriff in town and it is “No Diddy.” This is not to be confused with “No Diggity,” which means “no doubt.”
“No Diddy” is swiftly gaining traction all over the place.
The “No Diddy” phrase emergence truly popped off in the “chatty patty” conversation between DJ Akademiks and Philadelphia rapper Quilly. They mostly talked about Meek Mill on the Off the Record podcast, but Quilly kept using the term “No Diddy” in the episode that first aired on the 19th.
But it was not until producer BNYX used it on Twitter. He simply said: “I put all my guys in positions. no diddy.” And then it took off. Diddy faces a rash of recent legal issues that includes allegations of sexual misconduct. Most recently, producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a lawsuit accusing Diddy of sexual assault, harassment, and exploitation. This is so serious and yet people take nothing seriously!
50 Cent has been relentless, known for his ruthless jabs at Diddy. But Fif has co-signed and endorsed the term on his IG page. “No Diddy. Oh, I fk wit son that’s my man No Diddy. I’ll Boom you right Now! Fk outta here! LOL,” he said on IG. What ain’t so funny is the fact that he’s plotting a documentary project exploring Diddy’s alleged wild life.
There are levels to this “No Diddy” stuff but look at this ensemble of posts. Tell me what you think.
50 Cent just put his stamp of approval on Yeat-adjacent producer BNYX—but not because of his beats.
On Saturday (March 23), 50 Cent shared an Instagram post revealing his sentiments toward a newly emerging tongue-in-cheek reference. It just so happens his post featured a screenshot of BNYX’s tweet in which he wrote, “I put all my guys in position, no Diddy.”
The G-Unit general, who’s been targeting Diddy on social media amid his mounting sexual assault lawsuits, wasted no time trolling the Bad Boy mogul while simultaneously praising BNYX in the caption of his post.
”Oh, I f### with son that’s my man’s no Diddy,” 50 Cent wrote in the caption. “I’ll Boom you right now! F### outta here! Lol.”
As previously mentioned, this isn’t the first time 50 Cent has targeted Diddy while using content from another artist. Earlier this month, the rapper-turned-television exec shared another clip on Instagram of a crossdressing Saucy Santana sauntering down a city street with the caption, “Meek Mill leaving Diddy’s house.” Santana is wearing a tight red dress, sunglasses and a purse with a black leather jacket slung over his shoulder.
Though BNYX’s tweet ended up going viral, he wasn’t the actual originator of the phrase. In fact, he reshared the origins of the slang, which comes from a previous episode of DJ Akademiks Off The Record Spotify Podcast, in a follow-up tweet.
Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss on Future and Metro Boomin’s collab album was actually about YNW Melly, at least that’s what the incarcerated rapper believes.
Melly made the revelation in an Instagram Story post following the release of the We Don’t Trust You album track “Like That” on Friday (March 22). It appears Lamar’s mention of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five’s Melle Mel is what triggered Melly into thinking the intent of the verse was meant for him, considering he shared a screenshot from Genius of that particular portion of the verse in his post.
“Wasn’t ready for this stray @kendricklamar [person talking and man facepalming emoji] you gone at least share my single today [man shrugging emoji],” Melly wrote in the post.
In the comment section of another Instagram post that reshared the message, Melly continued, seemingly revealing Lamar previously reached out to him with a collaboration request.
“@kendricklamar thought we was cool I sent you my vocals for your record [man facepalming emoji] come on OG I’m innocent [ pensive face and bruised heart emoji],” he wrote.
Kendrick Lamar’s uncredited feature on Future and Metro Boomin’s highly anticipated album quickly went viral and had Lamar trending at No. 1 on Twitter (X) as fans gawked at the shots he seemingly sent in the direction of Drake and J. Cole.
“Sneak dissin’, first person shooter/I hope they came with three switches,” Lamar raps. “I crash out, like, ‘F### rap,’ this Melly Mell if I had to/Got two Ts with me/I’m snatchin’ chains and burnin’ tattoos.”
Whether Melly actually believes Lamar was rapping about him is to be determined, but it’s worth noting he may be using the entire moment as a promotional tool. Coincidentally, Melly released his new single “Save Me” on Friday (March 22), which follows his February release “772 Love Pt. 3” featuring his brother, YNW BSlime.
Megan Fox opened up about the complexities of her relationship with Hip-Hop artist Machine Gun Kelly in a new episode of Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
Most notably, Megan Fox confirmed that their engagement had indeed been momentarily paused.
The candid discussion brought new insights into Fox’s personal life, an actress known for her roles in blockbuster hits like “Transformers” and “Jennifer’s Body.”
Fox delved into the intricacies of their relationship in the spotlight. She acknowledged that several rumors about their engagement being called off were “accurate things that have occurred.”
This admission comes after the couple, who got engaged in January 2022, faced break-up rumors in February 2023 following Fox’s cryptic social media activities, which included deleting all images of Machine Gun Kelly from her Instagram account.
Despite confirming these speculations, Megan Fox expressed a desire to keep the present state of her relationship with the 33-year-old “Emo Girl” musician under wraps.
“I think that what I’ve learned from being in this relationship is that it’s not for public consumption,” she said during the conversation.
However, she touched on her profound connection with Machine Gun Kelly and referred to him as her “twin soul,” emphasizing a perpetual bond regardless of their relationship’s status.
“There will always be a tether to him no matter what. I can’t say for sure what the capacity will be, but I will always be connected to him somehow, Megan Fox said.
Fox’s engagement to Machine Gun Kelly received significant public attention, culminating in an unconventional proposal that captured the hearts of many fans.
While she refrained from commenting on their current relationship status, Fox’s acknowledgment of their deep connection indicated a complex narrative far removed from the binary of simply being “together” or “apart.”
Travis Scott and the organizers of his Astroworld music festival are facing renewed scrutiny after new court documents revealed that the event’s safety head expressed concerns about potential overcrowding prior to the deadly concert.
According to reports, Seyth Boardman, who helped create Astroworld’s operational plans, expressed apprehensions about accommodating 50,000 attendees in front of the stage days before the festival.
Had Boardman’s worries been addressed, the tragic events that unfolded on November 5, 2021, when a crowd surge at the concert in Houston led to the deaths of ten individuals and injured hundreds, may have never happened.
Boardman’s concerns highlight a broader issue of miscalculated crowd management strategies.
The recent filings in the mass civil litigation against the festival’s organizers, Live Nation, and Travis Scott himself include conversations and expert evidence suggesting a significant underestimation of the space required per person to avoid overcrowding.
Organizers erroneously believed the fire safety code permitted five square feet per person, whereas seven was required.
This oversight contributed to the squeeze of approximately 50,000 people into a space designed for 34,500, exacerbating the risk of a crowd crush.
Additional concerns highlighted include the potential for gatecrashers to further swell the crowd numbers and a lack of effective monitoring for signs of crowd distress.
Security breaches on the day of the festival have also been identified as a critical factor that contributed to the tragedy.
In the wake of the Astroworld disaster, over 4,900 individuals alleging to be victims have pursued legal action, seeking billions in damages for what has been described as negligence in the event’s organization and management.
Drake, who performed with Travis Scott on the night, has been named in some of the lawsuits.
However, his legal team is seeking his dismissal from these cases because he was not involved in the festival’s planning and was unaware of any safety concerns.
The focus remains mainly on the broader event management and safety protocols that failed to prevent the tragedy.
The Astroworld incident has prompted a reassessment of crowd management and safety standards at large events, which could have potential implications for future festival planning and the legal responsibilities of artists and organizers.
Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, have been ordered to cough up $500,000 to a security guard who claimed they assaulted him.
The Los Angeles County Superior Court issued a default judgment against the celebrity couple for failing to address the lawsuit the security guard, Thomas Weidenmuller, filed.
The case stems from an altercation at a 2019 concert in Germany after a fan rushed the stage during her set. Weidenmuller said Nicki Minaj blamed a female security guard for the incident.
Weidenmuller said he spoke to Nicki about the incident, and later that day, Kenneth Petty found Weidenmuller, punched him in the face, and broke his jaw.
This assault, as alleged in the lawsuit, was not only unprovoked but also intentional, leaving Weidenmuller with five plates in his face.
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty did not formally respond to the suit, so the court entered a default judgment against them.
Representatives for Minaj and Petty have yet to make an official statement regarding the lawsuit or the default judgment.
Kanye West has compared himself to a president and the Pope in a letter demanding that media outlets and everyone else refer to him by his new name.
The letter, composed by West’s chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, begs music industry stalwarts—including streaming services, publishers, lyrics websites and more—to strictly adhere to the artist’s new moniker.
Yiannopoulos’ letter reveals the depth of the rapper’s decision, portraying it as a move of colossal importance. It sheds light on the artist’s rationale and delineates the stakes involved.
“He didn’t take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand ‘Kanye West,’ lightly,” the letter reads. “The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye.”
The letter serves as both an appeal for respect toward West’s newly affirmed identity and a directive for the music industry to update its records and platforms accordingly.
It’s a move that points to West’s personal journey and taps into a more extensive discourse on naming traditions, cultural identity and power dynamics.
“He has on several occasions referred to it as his slave name,” Yiannopoulos added. “Ye is a black man in America who wants the right to full self-determination just like everyone else.”
It encapsulates a desire to dissociate from the brand “Kanye West” — a name synonymous with musical innovation, fashion entrepreneurship, and myriad public controversies — to align more closely with his personal evolution and artistic ethos.
