Khalid was forced into addressing his sexuality on Twitter (X) after someone tweeted, “Wait hope Mr Khalid isn’t GEHHH,” to which he replied, “I am! And that’s okay.” The Grammy Award-nominated singer quickly followed up with, “there yall go. next topic please lol.” He went on to say it was nothing he was trying to hide, he just didn’t feel obligated to tell everyone.
“I got outed and the world still continues to turn,” he said. “Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me. love yall..” He then re-tweeted another comment from a fan, who said, “the closet was glass baby. but we accept you. it’s not about who you love it’s about your artistry.” He fired back, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just none of your business.”
I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 🖤 love yall
Khalid has other reasons to celebrate. Earlier this month, he earned his third diamond-certified single from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after “lovely” crossed the 10 million mark. It joins his other two diamond-certified tracks, “Location” and “Young Dumb & Broke.” Initially, he seemed elated by the news, tweeting, “BRO WHAT THE FUCKKK” but then claimed, “actually I don’t even care that much fr.”
Khalid’s latest album, Sincere, arrived in August via RCA and peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Its one sole feature was Arlo Parks, who appeared on the single “Breathe.”
The album served as the follow-up to Free Spirit and the mixtape Scenic Drive (2021). He later explained during his time between projects, he needed to figure out who he was. As he said at the time, “I wasn’t even writing based on my experiences. I took it back to the roots and approached it as if I were debuting as an artist again. It’s like going back to the beginning of my journey, but this time with more awareness and knowledge.”
The Spread the Love Foundation, the nonprofit organization founded by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Krayzie Bone, will hold a winter coat and sock giveaway dubbed “Spread the Warmth” on Saturday (November 23).
The event takes place on the corner of E. 99th and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland, which was recently re-named Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Way in honor of the group’s history. According to Spread the Love Foundation President/CEO Ossie Mae Neal, there will be at least one surprise special guest.
“This is what Spread the Love is all about—helping the people of the community with some necessities especially for this time of the year,” Krayzie tells AllHipHop. “This is something that we will continue to do annually and are looking forward to to growing into something even bigger in the future.”
As noted on the flyer, “Spread the Warmth” begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 12 p.m. local time. Sponsors include Coats for Kids, Cleveland City Councilmen Anthony T. Hairston and Kevin Cornwell, Cleveland City Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones and St. Clair Superior.
As stated on the Spread the Love website, the org “advocates for urban arts cultural equity by providing music industry education and workforce development for disadvantaged populations to improve Cleveland communities. STLF advocates for urban arts and culture education as well as workforce development for minorities in Glenville and Hough.
“Krayzie Bone’s vision is to spark career interests by providing a launchpad for artists and professionals into the music industry from right here in Cleveland. STLF’s goal is for Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) students to gain insight on the various career paths within urban arts and entertainment, while young adults will be offered internships to learn the inner workings of the music business and acquire real-world portfolio projects and experience.”
Krayzie Bone is likely feeling extra grateful this Thanksgiving. In September 2023, he nearly died after an artery burst inside his left lung. Previously diagnosed with pulmonary sarcoidosis, a rare lung condition brought on by inflammation, coughing up blood had become routine. But one night while playing Xbox, it seemed particularly serious.
On September 25, 2023, he walked into UCLA’s Ronald Regan Medical Center in Los Angeles and woke up 10 days later. Doctors had placed him in a medically induced coma after they couldn’t get the bleeding to stop. His lung bled for three days, but doctors were able to get it under control on the fourth day. Death rumors flooded Twitter (X) and several Bone Thugs members and Krayzie’s family rushed to his side.
By December of that year, Krayzie was strong enough to do his first interview and he’s been steadily improving ever since.
When asked why his life was spared, he told AllHipHop, “The most important one is because Jehovah God was there. He heard all the prayers far and wide. Two, I appreciate those doctors for taking the time out and really studying me to see what the problem is before rushing in and opening me up. They recognized what I needed. All the support I had. The doctors kept telling me, ‘You kept trying to come out of this. You were not trying to leave this Earth.'”
Read more about the Spread the Love Foundation here.
T.J. Swan’s contributions helped shape the sound of 1980s Hip-Hop as one of the first crooners to appear on some of the biggest records of the day.
According to MC Shan, T.J. Swan was brought into The Juice Crew through Biz Markie.
Thanks to T.J. Swan’s vocals, MC Shan (“Left Me Lonely”) and Biz Markie (“Make The Music With Your Mouth Biz” and “Nobody Beats the Biz”) found massive success as collaborators.
According to legend, T.J. Swan recorded a full album with Juice Crew producer Marley Marl, but the release never saw the light of day for unknown reasons.
The news of T.J. Swan’s passing sparked an outpouring of grief from a number of well-known Hip-Hop stars, including Jazzy Jeff, Killer Mike, Posdnuos of De La Soul and Big Gipp, who was featured on Nelly’s#### song “Grillz” with Paul Wall and Ali, which incorporated a piece of TJ Swan’s hook from MC Shan’s “Left Me Lonely.”
A woman who worked as a chef for Sean “Diddy” Combs during both his marriage to wife Kim Porter, and decade long relationship with Cassie Ventura, has come forward with new abuse claims against him.
On Friday (November 22), Jourdan Cha’Taun, whose Instagram username is @thejourdanchtaun, posted a photo of Ventura’s face accompanied by a scathing caption condemning Combs and his legal team over their latest claim that the infamous 2016 hotel assault video was edited.
The chef’s claims follows news of court documents filed by Combs’ legal team alleging the government provided the judge in the incarcerated music mogul’s criminal case an “edited, manipulated version of the video published by CNN.”
Cha’Taun not only suggested the claim of the video being edited was false, calling it “sick” she also alleged Comb’s abuse of Ventura wasn’t isolated to any specific period of their relationship.
“Seeing @cassie be re-victimized in the press, on the blogs & through that disingenuous “apology” throughout the past year,” Cha’Taun wrote. “Over, and over again. Has been truly disgusting to see. I cannot in good conscience remain silent. He was physically abusing her. For a LONG TIME! These are FACTS!!!!!!!!!!! To say that the video was edited, knowing there were WORSE BEATINGS, is truly SICK!”
She continued, doubling down on her support for Ventura and victims of domestic abuse at large.
“It’s unconscionable,” she wrote. “I have shown Cassie support privately. On my stories, and in other ways. Today I felt it long overdue to show my support on my main page, as publicly as I can. I’m using my platform to stand up for her. I stand with Cassie, and all domestic violence victims, survivors, and those no longer with us.”
Cha’Taun concluded, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.”
This isn’t the first time Cha’Taun, who has also worked for celebrities such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., has posted about her experience working for Combs. In 2019 following the death of Porter, Cha’Taun shared a touching tribute post remarking on the first time they met — as Kim was cooking a grilled cheese in a “white bikini” at Comb’s Miami estate. Cha’Taun wrote about how she adored the way Porter “loved and checked Puff” calling it a “sight to see” because “no one checks Puff” and even claimed they were the “black version of Bonnie & Clyde.
Combs is also facing additional scrutiny over the video after text messages released by the government earlier this month show his ex-girlfriend Cassie protesting her treatment after a violent altercation at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016.
The shocking texts follow harrowing security footage that was also released, capturing Diddy chasing and assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway.
“I have a black eye and fat lip. You are sick for thinking it’s OK to do what you’ve done…I still have crazy bruising,” Cassie sent in a message detailing the aftermath of the assault.
Further texts reveal the intensity of the assault: “I turn my head for a second, and you get f##### up, and you drag me down the hall by my hair…I have bleeding cuts…You hit me in the head two good times.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs remains in legal limbo as Judge Arun Subramanian has yet to make a final determination regarding the music mogul’s bail status.
Held at the MDC jail in Brooklyn since September, Combs faces serious charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and obstruction under the RICO Act.
The high-profile case continues to generate heated debate, with both prosecutors and defense attorneys clashing over evidence and alleged misconduct.
During a hearing on Friday (November 22), Judge Subramanian issued a critical directive to both legal teams, signaling the complexity of the case.
“I suggest both parties put in letters by Monday at noon, about what type of communications Mr. Combs may engage in. Monday at noon,” the judge stated.
This directive came amid fierce arguments over Combs’ alleged behavior while in custody.
Prosecutors claimed the mogul misused inmate phone access, relied on unauthorized messaging services to contact outside parties, and even involved his children in a “social media campaign” tied to his recent birthday.
These actions, they argued, further demonstrated his willingness to obstruct justice.
Combs’ legal team, however, mounted a robust defense, pushing back on accusations of witness tampering and obstruction.
They also challenged the government’s presentation of an 8-year-old video purportedly showing Combs assaulting Cassie at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles, alleging that the footage was heavily edited to misrepresent events.
“The video was materially altered to show a sequence of events out of order,” claimed Combs’ attorney, Alexandra A.E. Shapiro.
Further, Combs’ lawyers argued that his alleged communications were legitimate efforts to prepare for his defense.
According to Marc Agnifilo, one of Diddy’s attorneys, “Some of these recordings show that he’s telling people, just tell the truth, talk with my lawyer.”
Prosecutors doubled down on their accusations, pointing to what they called a pattern of obstruction that extended into 2024.
“The defendant has admitted to and apologized for incidents in question,” the prosecution asserted, referencing evidence of coercion and trafficking tied to the case.
They also raised concerns about Diddy’s proposed $50 million bail package, which included house arrest at his Florida residence with a security team.
“The security team essentially works for him,” prosecutors argued. “This would be the defendant buying his way out.”
As the clock ticks toward Monday’s deadline, both sides face significant pressure to refine their arguments and address the judge’s concerns about permissible communications.
Meanwhile, Combs continues to prepare for his May 2025 trial, where he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Kendrick Lamar is back. The pgLang/Interscope Records powerhouse dropped a surprise album called GNX on Friday morning (November 22), elating his fanbase.
The 12-track project includes production from Grammy Award-nominated producer Mustard, Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington and M-Tech, among many others. It serves as the follow-up to 2022’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers but is sonically very different. The West Coast is firmly represented with the use of funk samples and hard-hitting 808s. There are a few slower jams like “heart part 6” and “luther” but the album is primarily loaded with bangers.
Twitter (X) is going nuts and Kendrick Lamar is currently the No. 1 trending topic on the platform. It will take several listens to dissect all of Kendrick’s lyrics, but people are already pulling out nuggets that seem to target Drake. As the entire Hip-Hop community knows, Drake and Kendrick went at it for weeks amid one of rap’s most explosive beefs in recent memory.
Now, Kendrick’s proverbial nail in the coffin, “Not Like Us,” is up for multiple Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Record of the Year and Best Music Video.
Par for the course, several people are already calling it “album of the year.” Listen to the 44-minute project above while we continue to dissect the lyrics.
Azealia Banks is both saddened and confused by Kim Kardashian, who has been causing a stir on social media all week after debuting her new Tesla toys, a humanoid robot and electric utility truck.
Her latest eyebrow-raising photos with the high-tech creations sparked a multitude of reactions as social media users struggled to determine what to make of the SKIMS founder’s provocative poses.
The backlash began earlier in the week, with critics questioning if Kardashian was tacitly signaling her support for Elon Musk or even an endorsement of Donald Trump after the President-elect nominated the billionaire for a government role.
While Banks’ comments about Kardashian may seem like a departure from her typical one-sided rants, they align with her previous defenses of the reality TV star.
In 2022, the “Anna Wintour” hitmaker tore into Kanye West, branding him an “abusive psychopath” for publicly “bullying” daughter North West. Banks also accused him of trying to “wreck” Kardashian’s mental health.
Then, during an interview last year, Banks recalled West telling a crowd at a presidential campaign rally in 2020 that he considered aborting their eldest child.
“You’re a f###### idiot for basically sacrificing the mental health of your daughter,” she told The Guardian. “Just because you can’t get attention from Kim Kardashian, you turn it on your f###### daughter. Kanye, you’re an abusive a###### and you’re a p#### for picking on that little-ass girl.”
Wack 100 threatened to release footage of Gunna snitching on Young Thug and his other YSL RICO trial co-defendants unless the rapper comes clean.
The music manager was among the first to accuse Gunna of “telling” on Thug when the “Pushin P” hitmaker walked out of jail after entering an Alford plea.
He gleefully repeated the accusations during an Instagram Live on Thursday (November 21), but this time he claimed to have receipts.
“Listen, I’m putting it together,” Wack 100 began, addressing Gunna directly. “I’ma give you some time though, Gunna, for you to go ahead on and confess. Confess to the world about all the telling you did.”
He urged that confessing was the best outcome before teasing an alleged video of Gunna talking to authorities for two hours.
“But Gunna, you know that interrogation? Yeah, guess who got it,” Wack added. “Two hours? N####, you was in there talking more than Hurricane Katrina.”
Wack 100 then invited Gunna onto his YouTube channel before concluding with, “Do the right thing, or it’s gone drop.”
Wack 100 followed up on his Instagram Story, sharing an image of Gunna allegedly spilling to the cops. “[Exposers Exclusive],” he wrote on the photo. “Gunna 2hrs [ratting].”
However, Wack 100 quickly deleted the image, presumably because he realized Gunna was not the detained man in the photo.
“Found the source of the screenshot,” a Young Thug fan account wrote on X (Twitter). “We seen this video in trial already it’s from someone else and 100% not gunna. someone must have told him it was a ‘ysl member’ and he ran with it.”
Found the source of the screenshot, we seen this video in trial already it's from someone else and 100% not gunna 😭 someone must have told him it was a "ysl member" and he ran with it
Nonetheless, following his release earlier this month, Young Thug himself reignited rumors Gunna snitched. He publicly distanced himself from his former collaborator in a since-deleted social media post.
The CMA Awards are at the center of a social media storm, facing accusations of racism and claims Shaboozey was snubbed after he failed to win any of his nominations, despite the overwhelming success of his breakout hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
The chart-topping country music rising star was in the running for New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year. Shaboozey is currently enjoying his 18th week atop the chart with “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” the longest-running solo No. 1 hit in Billboard Hot 100 history.
Nonetheless, Shaboozey, who performed his breakout hit at the ceremony, walked away empty-handed, sparking fury on social media.
Users criticized the CMAs over the lack of recognition, and the country music industry generally, highlighting Shaboozey’s musical contributions and efforts to immerse himself in the Nashville scene. Others referenced the CMAs snubbingBeyoncé despite the success of her record-breaking COWBOY CARTER album.
“They told Beyoncé to come to Nashville,” one frustrated critic wrote. “Come hang with us. Make your presence felt. Shaboozey played the game. Did what was encouraged to get “welcomed” in Country music and despite having the number one record in the country, breaking the record, they gave him ZERO awards. LOL.”
They told Beyoncé to come to Nashville. Come hang with us. Make your presence felt. Shaboozey played the game. Did what was encouraged to get “welcomed” in Country music and despite having the number one record in the country, breaking the record, they gave him ZERO awards. LOL https://t.co/l0bgMbOW8U
However, Shaboozey did get a mention on the winner’s podium but it only added fuel to the fire.
Cody Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon threw shade at the 29-year-old singer during his Album of the Year acceptance speech, even though Shaboozey wasn’t competing in the category.
“It takes an army of people to make a great record,” he told the crowd. “But I gotta tell ya, this is for this cowboy who’s been kicking shaboozey for a lot of years.”
Everybody at the #CMAawards gettin’ tipsy? 🤔 What did you make of this moment when #codyjohnson’s producer Trent Willmon referenced #Shaboozey during their acceptance speech for Album of the Year 👀.
Shabbozey reacted on X (Twitter,) declaring, “Ain’t nobody kicking me!”
Social Media Users Call Out CMA Awards Over Shaboozey Snub
Even so, the damage was done, and the backlash was intense.
“CMAs have a race issue,” one person asserted, posting a clip of the inflammatory remark. “The #CMAAwards are racist. Watch the racism unfold from last night CMAs. Shaboozey deserves better & he released the biggest country song of the year 18 weeks at number one on Billboard hot 100 charts. How do you let someone get away with being this disrespectful @CountryMusic?”
CMAs have a race issue. The #CMAAwards are racist. Watch the racism unfold from last night CMAs. Shaboozey deserves better & he released the biggest country song of the year 18 weeks at number one on Billboard hot 100 charts. How do you let someone get away with being this… pic.twitter.com/lu8uUaAgxC
— T̷h̷e̷ ̷M̷i̷s̷t̷r̷e̷s̷s̷ ̷O̷f̷ ̷C̷h̷a̷o̷s̷ (@M3GAN_E_KNOWLES) November 21, 2024
Another added, “The fact that Shaboozey didn’t win a single Country Music Award despite having the #1 country song for like 3 months straight is proof that they don’t want somebody black to be the face of country music.”
The fact that Shaboozey didn’t win a single Country Music Award despite having the #1 country song for like 3 months straight is proof that they don’t want somebody black to be the face of country music.
Shaboozey shared his appreciation amid the social media uproar, noting “Win or lose, I’m blessed by something or someone that has a power beyond my understanding.”
Check out some other reactions to Shaboozey’s 2024 CMA Awards snub below.
You mean to tell me that a young black man like Shaboozey who dropped the biggest country single of the decade didn't win any awards at the Country Music Awards?
The fact that Shaboozey didn’t win a single Country Music Award despite having the #1 country song for like 3 months straight is proof that they don’t want somebody black to be the face of country music.
So they told Beyoncé she didn't get nominated because she didn't go to Nashville & play the game. Shaboozey played the game, currently has the longest charting #1 song didn't get a single award. See this is why see does what she does… she knows they ain't sh** #CMAawards#CMAspic.twitter.com/Mo4UcE74sK
And that's why all those comments dolly, tierra and the like made didn't mean s###. Shaboozey played their little game, went to Nashville, has the biggest song of the year & they still played him. It's not about how well you submit to them, you are BLACK at the end of the day. https://t.co/YghdYLubG2
A week ago, we witnessed one of the most bizarre fights in recent memory. Jake Paul took on Iron Mike Tyson in an unprecedented matchup that drew a crowd of 70,000 at the massive AT&T Stadium, aka Jerry’s World, in Arlington, Texas.
Leading up to the fight, the consensus was clear: Mike Tyson would dominate! Even with the age gap, he was going to flatten Jake Paul. That’s not what happened. In fact, the fight turned out to be a disappointment on almost every level. Neither Mike Tyson nor Jake Paul lived up to the hype. Jake said, “He must dieeeeeeeeeeee” after being slapped. It was a lackluster event that left us boxing fans shaking their heads. Both fighters seemed hesitant, but that’s another story.
We gave grace, because Mike Tyson revealed after the fight that his health had been worse than previously known. While we knew he had been dealing with an ulcer, Tyson shared that he had been much sicker than anyone imagined, even coming close to death. So…that leads us to the next phase.
It is time for the rumors. As you know, sports and betting are inseparable in today’s culture. Gambling has become deeply ingrained and I find it odd. Why? Because betting compromises the integrity of sports! Many people expected Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul down—or out—despite the reality that a man 30 years younger generally has the clear advantage.
I wanted Mike to do this, by the way!
Nevertheless, countless fans placed bets on Tyson, only to lose big. Some people lost serious money, and the fallout has been devastating for certain bettors. Boxer Zab Judah, I feel your pain, brother! Meanwhile, Tyson, now $20 million richer, has reportedly expressed regret for those who bet on him and lost their hard-earned cash. This is what I am hearing!
That said, I’m curious about how much Mike will actually take home. Sure, he bagged $20 million upfront, plus potential royalties on the backend, but taxes and expenses will take a hefty chunk. Insiders estimate he could lose nearly half to taxes, and a portion of the remainder will go to his team who prepared him for the fight. Still, even after all deductions, it’s a solid payday for the legendary fighter.
What do you think about all of this? Did you bet on the fight? Let’s hear your take!
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, has dropped her federal assault and defamation lawsuit against him.
Jabbari filed her suit back in March, three months after a jury found the Creed actor guilty of assaulting and harassing Jabbari during an incident in New York in March of 2023. In April, a judge sentenced Major to attend domestic violence counseling.
In her defamation lawsuit, Grace Jabbari accused Jonathan Majors of attempting to paint her as a “crazy liar” and not a victim of his physical and emotional abuse.
She alleged that he defamed her by continuing to deny the assault despite the guilty verdict. She claimed Majors “participated in an exclusive interview with ABC News wherein he doubled down on his public attack of Grace, claiming that she is lying about the entire pattern of abuse she has described, as he has ‘never laid [his] hands on a woman.'”
Majors and Jabbari reportedly filed a joint notice with the court on Thursday (November 21) via their attorneys, affirming that the lawsuit was “hereby dismissed with prejudice.”
Majors was arrested in March 2023 following an altercation with Jabbari in the back of a vehicle. Judge Michael Gaffey ordered the actor to attend a domestic violence intervention program. Judge Gaffey also barred majors from any contact whatsoever with Jabbari.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Majors is celebrating his recent engagement with Meagan Good. The happy couple announced the news during an appearance at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles on Sunday night (November 17).
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Playboi Carti fans were again disappointed after the Atlanta rapper hyped up new single “Play This” but failed to drop the track on streaming platforms.
Earlier this week, he drummed up excitement for an upcoming release, teasing that new music would arrive on Friday (November 22). The anticipation intensified as Playboi Carti seemingly continued the rollout on Thursday evening, dropping a snippet of an unreleased track, titled, “Play This.”
He uploaded the minute-and-a-half-long clip to his @opium_00pium Instagram account.
However, midnight came and went, with no new release, and fans reacted on social media. Some blamed themselves for believing Playboi Carti would live up to his promises. Others called him out for “lying” to fans and consistently failing to deliver.
Carti followed up on His Instagram Stories, announcing that he’s “locked [right now]” and wants fans to hear his upcoming music.
Nonetheless, as of the time of writing, “Play This” remains absent from streaming platforms and is only available on Instagram.
Carti then shed light on the delay, insisting “IM NOT DONE AT ALL” in a comment alongside the song snippet. He promised “DA S### DATS ON MY ALBUM OVRLY TRIMM,” and explained that he only shared the “Play This” clip because he loves the song and wanted fans to hear it.
He also hinted at the reason for the delay, pinning a fan comment reflecting on going through “test phases” with Playboi Carti.
“Spends about 2 – 3 years testing sounds through ‘leaks,’” the fan added. “Then lands somewhere in the middle of it all. The wait use to p### me off but you can’t rush art.”
Meanwhile, Playboi Carti recently previewed an unreleased track from his upcoming album, I AM MUSIC. He also revealed his “CARNIVAL” collaborator Kanye West is working on the project.
"Shoutout to Kanye and making beats and s### with me, “THE ALBUM GONNA BE CRAZY" 🚨
Kai Cenat has welcomed another celebrity onto his Mafiathon 2 subathon, inviting Chris Brown to join his livestream.
The popular Twitch personality began his planned 24 hours a day month-long stream on November 1, intent on reclaiming his title of most subscribers on the platform. With high-profile appearances from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo, Kodak Black, G Herbo and many more, he broke his own record less than halfway through.
He achieved the feat by reaching 327,000 paid subscribers but is not approaching 500,000. However, the stream, and the high jinks continued on Thursday night (November 21), as Kai Cenat joined forces with R&B superstar Chris Brown.
Within less than 5 minutes, Cenat had challenged Brown to a dance battle. The singer joked that he was “ducking the smoke” because he was too old at 35 before being drawn out after Cenat called on fellow Twitch streamer Duke Dennis to teach Brown how to do a front flip.
The stream only got more energetic from there, with the trio flexing their acrobatic skills before getting down to a dance battle. Later, Chris Brown tried to teach Kai Cenat to sing, but it didn’t go down well, with the former branding the latter “tone deaf.”
Chris Brown’s appearance with Kai Cenat doesn’t come as a surprise. The controversial artist rarely gives interviews and has shunned mainstream media following his 2009 assault on Rihanna and other allegations of violence.
“I don’t want to be accepted by any of the mainstream media or fake celebrities. I am king in my own lane,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories in March. “Your fave ain’t got s### on me, and they know it. I ain’t finna tap dance for approval. You will beg forgiveness of me. That I do know.”
Meanwhile, the allegations are back in the spotlight following the release of a new documentary earlier this month titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence.
Kim Kardashian found herself under fire after sharing a provocative photoshoot with a Tesla robot and electric utility truck, sparking heated discussions on social media.
The photos, which featured the reality TV star dressed in lingerie while posing suggestively with the high-tech creations, quickly drew criticism from fans and detractors alike.
“So Optimus got laid?” one user wrote, while another added, “Sexualizing robots already is wild.”
The controversial images, posted to Kardashian’s social media accounts, show her wearing a bomber jacket, bra, stockings, and suspenders in various suggestive poses.
In one image, she straddles the lap of the humanoid Tesla robot. Another shows her squatting in front of the robot while it appeared to sit in the driver’s seat of the Tesla truck.
The robot, designed by Elon Musk’s Tesla, added a sci-fi edge that wasn’t enough to curb public backlash.
Critics questioned whether Kardashian’s use of Tesla products was a subtle endorsement of Musk or even an indication of her political stance.
Some commenters pointed to Musk’s recent appointment by President-elect Donald Trump to head the newly formed “Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)” as potential grounds for Kim’s perceived alignment with Trump.
The sexualized nature of the photoshoot also stirred discomfort among fans.
Critics scoffed at the merging of lingerie-clad poses with cutting-edge technology, calling the imagery “weird” and out-of-touch.
One dissatisfied user commented, “Sorry Kim, you’re not gonna normalize this weird behavior for us. We don’t want this!”
Others went beyond Kardashian’s photo choices, lamenting the broader implications of technology encroaching on everyday life.
“I hate this for mankind,” wrote one concerned critic, reflecting unease about the rapid integration of robotics and automation into society.
Whether Kardashian intended to spark such divisive debates remains unknown, but the images have undoubtedly ignited conversations about technology, politics, and celebrity influence.
Looks like Big Sean is still unbothered by the public scrutiny he faces when it comes to proposing to his longtime partner Jhené Aiko.
The Detroit rapper broke his silence in an interview with TMZ days after Aiko sparked a flurry of rumors after being spotted wearing a large diamond ring after leaving the 2024 GQ Men of the Year party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles with Sean in tow. Considering the fact that Aiko was wearing the rock on her ring finger, it made sense that social media users jumped to the conclusion that Sean had popped the question. However, in a not so stealthy tweet and delete spree, Aiko denied the rumors in politely petty fashion.
“This ring is from my stylist,” Aiko wrote in the since deleted tweet. “It only fit on that finger [kissy face emoji] the more you know.”
In light of Aiko’s shady response to the moment, Big Sean is speaking out about the pressure he’s feeling from fans over the moment.
“I don’t think too much about it, man,” Big Sean told TMZ. “You know what, life is short, bro, so you got to do what you feel, you know what I’m saying.”
Big Sean isn’t going to let the internet pressure him into getting engaged but notes Jhene Aiko is, of course, “the one”
“Life is short, so you gotta do what you feel. But no I didn’t [feel pressured]”
“She is the best, though, I’ll tell you that,” Sean stated, when asked if she was “The one” to which he replied without hesitation “Of course.”
While it may appear as though the “Bounce Back” rapper is saving face for the camera, it is more than likely that he isn’t worried about outside pressures considering his relationship with the Los Angeles-bred singer has been in public view for years. In fact, they shared their last major shared milestone with their following nearly two years ago to the date — which makes it easy to see why fans are so invested in the happy ending of marital bliss. In November 2022 Aiko and Big Sean welcomed their first child and took to social media to celebrate ten days after the little boy was born.
“✨11/08/22✨💙Noah Hasani💙 after 24 hours of labor, a total lunar eclipse, and while it was pouring rain… he came 🥹 my baby Yoda, my Sani 💙.”
Check out Sean Don gushing about his boo thang in the video above and see the tender photo of Aiko with their newborn son below.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers are aiming at the government’s claims that the jailed mogul was attempting to obstruct justice by using other inmates’ information – by admitting to the allegations.
Prosecutors have claimed the 55-year-old has attempted to “evade law enforcement monitoring” and “corruptly influence witness testimony” while he’s behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
They say Diddy used other inmates’ Phone Access Cards (ironically abbreviated as PACs) and a “non-authorized third-party messaging service” to communicate with multiple people.
In a filing on Thursday (November 21), the day before a high-stakes hearing to determine whether or not Diddy will make bond and be freed from the MDC prison in Brooklyn, his lawyers flat out admitted he was using other inmates’ information to make calls.
Diddy’s lawyers framed his paying for and using other inmates’ PACs as no big deal.
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“The use of other inmates’ PAC numbers is also a widespread practice at the MDC and not obstruction,” Diddy’s lawyer, Alexandra A.E. Shapiro, wrote in a filing to Judge Arun Subramanian.
“Inmates routinely share their calling minutes with other inmates, and they are limited to 15 minutes per call and one call per hour. The government has presented no evidence suggesting anything Mr. Combs says using other numbers is any different from what he says while using his individual PAC number,” Shapiro added.
Shapiro went a step further and blamed the dire conditions at MDC as an excuse for Diddy to use other inmates’ PACs to make calls to the outside world.
“If anything, that Mr. Combs needs to resort to sharing minutes demonstrates that the conditions at MDC do not permit an adequate defense preparation. Although this is technically not permitted by BOP policy, the BOP effectively sanctions the practice, and all calls are monitored,” Shapiro reasoned.
According to the BOP’s official procedures, inmates must provide administrators with a list of contacts – which must be approved – and the person on the list must be “agreeable” to receiving the inmate’s telephone call.
As for sharing, the BOP’s rules are pretty straightforward – which may cause a problem for Diddy during his upcoming court hearing.
“An inmate may not possess another inmate’s telephone access code number. An inmate may not give his or her telephone access code number to another inmate and is to report a compromised telephone access code number immediately to unit staff,” according to rules laid out by the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Diddy is awaiting trial after being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
He is slated to appear in court for his 5th attempt to make a bond on Friday (November 22).
Ice Cube has set the record straight on Bernie Mac’s legendary performance in the 1998 cult classic The Players Club, a film Cube both wrote and directed.
During a conversation with comedians Chico Bean, DC Young Fly, Clayton English and Karlous Miller for his appearance on The 85 South Comedy Show, Cube pulled back the curtain on Mac’s iconic portrayal of “Dollar Bill,” calling it the “greatest of all time.” When asked by Bean if Cube had a hand in Bernie Mac’s involvement in the film, the rap legend-turned-Hollywood mogul didn’t hesitate.
“Hell yeah, I wrote and directed that movie,” he said, cementing his role as the creative mastermind behind the project. “I specially wrote Dollar Bill for Bernie, man. That’s one of the greatest of all time right there.”
Ice Cube added that while Mac had plenty of memorable roles in his career, nothing else came close.
“It’s hard, to me, for anybody to mess with that,” Cube said, clearly in awe of the late comedy star’s performance. Cube backed his assertion up by explaining how Mac’s comedic brilliance elevated the movie, which was already a home run to new heights.
“We just—I just let him get busy,” Cube revealed. “I don’t start with a whack script, right? The script’s got to be funny out loud while you’re reading it before I even start.”
He credited the solid foundation of his writing for allowing Mac’s improvisational genius to shine through.
“If you just said it how it is, it would be funny,” Cube said, adding that the real magic came when Bernie added his own flavor to the role. “Stick with the script but also add those, you know, curveballs in there, that just takes it to another level.”
The Players Club remains a cultural staple more than two decades after its release. The film grossed over $23 million at the box office, a strong showing for its modest $5 million budget. Its popularity only grew with home video rentals, becoming a frequent favorite at neighborhood video stores. In the streaming era, the film continues to attract new fans, racking up millions of views on platforms like Prime Video and Peacock. With Ice Cube’s reverence for Bernie Mac’s performance, it’s clear that Player’s Club is not just a film—it’s a legacy.
Ice Cube’s 11th studio album, Man Down, arrives on Friday (November 22).
The living members of De La Soul—Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent “Maseo” Mason—are urging fans not to support a new book called High & Rising (A Book About De La Soul). As the title and cover art suggest, the book intertwines the New York-bred trio’s journey to becoming one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups to emerge from the 1980s with the author’s life.
But according to an Instagram post, Pos and Mase had nothing to do with it and, in fact, they’re considering taking swift legal action. The post explains, “We’ve been receiving congratulatory messages about a book titled ‘High & Rising.’ However, we want to make it absolutely clear: this is an unauthorized book, and we are not connected to it in any way.
“For years, you’ve stood with us in our fight for ownership of our catalog and the right to benefit from the music we created. That same dedication to protecting what’s ours extends to being the ones who tell OUR story—something deeply personal and ‘De La’ to the core. Our story will be told in our words, in our way, with the style you’ve come to know and love. Until then, we encourage you to indulge in the authentic DA.I.S.Y. Age by supporting projects backed by us.”
They go on to say, “If you choose to support this book, that’s your right. We just want it to be clear that we do not and we are exploring all of our legal options. Even within this book’s title, the ‘3’ Is missing which shows how inauthentic it is because for us, ‘3’ will always be the magic number. We’re cooking up something special for Spring 2025—so the wait won’t be long for more of that authentic ‘De La.'”
High & Rising: A Book About De La Soul is written by Marcus J. Moore, and is currently being sold on the Harpers Collins website. Described as “a stunning cultural biography of De La Soul, the era-defining hip-hop trio that touched millions of lives and changed rap forever,” the book touts itself as the first about the beloved group.
“The first book about De La Soul, High & Rising shows that De La Soul is Black history, American history, world history, our history,” the description reads. “This is a tale about staying the course, and how holding true to your virtue can lead to dynamic results.”
According to the website, Moore finished it shortly after Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur’s death. The beloved member passed away in February 2023.
“Completed in the wake of Dave’s passing and the group’s arrival on streaming platforms after years in digital purgatory, High & Rising tells the story of one of the most influential rap groups of all time,” it continues. “In the process, acclaimed music journalist Marcus J. Moore braids in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about his journey through life with De La as a backdrop.”
De La Soul’s first six albums, including 1989’s 3 Feet High and Rising, landed on streaming services for the first time on March 3, 2023 (3/3/23), just weeks after Jolicoeur had died. It was a bittersweet moment for Pos and Mase, who’d been fighting Tommy Boy Records founder Tom Silverman for the rights for years but suddenly, Jolicoeur wasn’t there to witness it.
Pos reflected on Jolicoeur’s passing on the one-year-anniversary of his death, writing, “I feel conflicted posting this on this date…Dave disliked when people were publicly remembered on the day they were lost….The day they transitioned but I’m sure he also respected how people chose to remember those they love and have lost. So on this day I will stand alongside all the people who cherish him as well as kept us in their prayers but to be clear I miss him in the physical everyday, rep for him everyday & will talk to someone about him everyday.”
In a subsequent interview with AllHipHop, Maseo assured De La Soul fans it wasn’t the end for them.
“The plan is definitely to step out and put my best foot forward to make AOI 3 a reality,” he said at the time. “We are definitely looking to complete that mission. Pos has other ideas that he’s trying to bring to fruition. We got the blessing of friends and family—and Dave’s family in particular— for us to keep moving forward. We were actually kind of summoned to it. We went to Dave’s memorial at his house, and everybody that we grew up with was like, ‘Y’all know y’all gotta keep going.’ And on so many levels I feel like we have to and, at the same time, we want to. We still got a lot in the tank.”
Akon, the multi-platinum artist turned entrepreneur, opened up about the progress on his ambitious Akon City project.
During a candid interview with AllHipHop‘s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, he said the city is on the way. Announced with great fanfare in 2018, Akon City was billed as a futuristic, eco-friendly city in Senegal powered by cryptocurrency. It was giving Wakanda vibes, particularly because Marvel’s Black Panthermovie came out the same year. ‘Kon admitted he may have jumped the gun when first revealing the project.
“My biggest thing was I promoted it way, way, way too early,” Akon confessed during the interview. When pressed, he said it was sheer excitement: “Of course, anything that exciting that would change a culture, people will naturally want to know what’s happening right now, assuming that it’s already happening. But it was in a process of creating.’
The vision for the city began as a technological and economic hub for Africa, including luxury apartments, a cryptocurrency-based economy and progressive energy solutions.
Akon stressed the magnitude and complexity of the effort: “It’s a city. Nowhere near [done].”
Early plans included 2,000 acres and a $6 billion price tag to complete. Akon and his team broke ground in 2020.
Akon City continues to be a beacon of hope and innovation for the African continent. It is located at Mbodiene, Senegal, with the goal to attract tourists, entrepreneurs and investors. However, Akon has repeatedly said that the project is also about creating opportunities for Africans to thrive.
“Senegal is home to my family and heritage,” Akon shared when first announcing the project. “I want to make a lasting impact that bridges the gap between the people of Senegal and the rest of the world.”
“It’s a process,” he told AllHipHop, suggesting the gravity of the lift.
Akon continues to expand his musical empire and has anew chart-topping single called “Beautiful Day.”
Traditionally, Akon has made his mark with his unique blend of R&B, Hip-Hop and global sensibilities, earning him worldwide acclaim. With hits like “Locked Up,” “Smack That” and “Lonely,” Akon dominated the charts in the 2000s. Beyond his solo work, Akon is celebrated for collaborating and helping create stars like Lady Gaga and T-Pain through his label, Konvict Muzik.
