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Kanye West Real Estate Purge Continues With Belgium Sale

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Kanye West just closed another chapter in his ongoing real estate purge. The rapper found a buyer for his completely gutted Belgium loft at the prestigious Kanaal complex near Antwerp.

The 2,260-square-foot apartment went under contract fast after hitting the market late last year, according to The Robb Report.

West bought the place in 2021 and spent time there working with designer Axel Vervoordt. But true to form, he stripped it down to bare concrete walls before selling.

This Belgium sale marks the latest move in the West’s systematic property selloff since losing its Adidas partnership in October 2022. The antisemitic comments that cost him his Yeezy deal also triggered a massive financial hit. Forbes dropped him from their billionaire list after Adidas cut ties.

But West kept buying and selling real estate even after the corporate fallout. In 2025, he offloaded his Hidden Hills property for $4.25 million.

He sold his Malibu mansion for $21 million in 2024, after buying it for $57.3 million in 2021. In 2023, he sold his second Wyoming ranch back to its original owners for $14 million.

The numbers tell a clear story. West lost $36 million on the Malibu house alone after gutting the Tadao Ando-designed masterpiece. The Hidden Hills flip cost him $250,000.

His Wyoming ranches, once envisioned as creative campuses, were sold back to their original owners.

Despite the corporate boycotts, West never stopped creating. He released music independently and launched clothing lines without major brand partnerships.

The man who built Yeezy into a billion-dollar empire proved he could operate outside the system.

Now he’s gearing up for a comeback. West signed with independent music company Gamma and set a March 20 release date for his Bully album.

The timing connects to his recent Wall Street Journal apology. In January 2026, West bought a full-page ad to apologize for his antisemitic behavior.

He blamed a four-month manic episode in 2025 and said his wife convinced him to get help for bipolar disorder.

“I’m not a Nazi, I love Jewish people,” West wrote in the 750-word apology. He attributed his past actions to an undiagnosed brain injury from his 2002 car crash, combined with bipolar type-one disorder.

RFK Jr. Cocaine Sniffing Toilet Confession Shocks America

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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America’s top health official just dropped the most disgusting confession in political history.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the guy running our entire health system, casually told comedian Theo Von that he used to snort cocaine off public toilet seats.

Yeah, you read that right. The man in charge of keeping 330 million Americans healthy just bragged about doing blow off the nastiest surfaces on Earth.

Kennedy made this stunning admission on Von’s podcast, This Past Weekend, that aired February 12. The Health and Human Services Secretary was talking about his recovery from addiction when he decided to share way too much information.

“I’m not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats,” Kennedy said with zero shame. “Like, if I don’t, if I don’t treat it, which means for me going to meetings every day. It’s just bad for my life.”

The internet immediately lost its collective mind. Social media exploded with people asking how someone who did drugs off bathroom fixtures ended up running America’s health department.

Others wondered if this explains his other completely unhinged beliefs.

This toilet seat revelation is just the latest in Kennedy’s long history of absolutely wild confessions. The 72-year-old has turned oversharing into an art form.

Remember when he claimed a parasitic worm ate part of his brain? During a 2012 divorce deposition, Kennedy told lawyers that doctors found what they thought was a brain tumor.

Turns out it was actually “a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died.”

He blamed the brain parasite for severe memory loss and mental fog. When the story broke in 2024, Kennedy leaned into the madness.

“I offer to eat 5 more brain worms and still beat President Trump and President Biden in a debate,” he posted on social media.

Then there’s the dead bear incident. Kennedy admitted on video that he once found a roadkill bear, threw it in his car, then dumped the carcass in Central Park.

He staged it to look like a bicycle accident because he couldn’t take the dead animal home for dinner.

The New Yorker published a disturbing photo of Kennedy sticking his fingers in the bear’s bloody mouth while grinning like a maniac. His response? “Maybe that’s where I got my brain worm.”

Kennedy also had to deny eating dog meat after Vanity Fair published a 2010 photo of him holding what appeared to be a barbecued canine. He claimed it was actually a goat from Patagonia, saying he’d “eat virtually anything” except humans, monkeys, and dogs.

His conspiracy theories are equally bizarre. Kennedy once posted that he “won’t take sides on 9/11,” suggesting the government might be hiding something about the terrorist attacks.

He’s promoted debunked theories linking vaccines to autism and claimed AIDS isn’t caused by HIV.

The man has questioned everything from fluoride in water to WiFi signals, claiming they cause health problems. He’s built an entire career on spreading medical misinformation, which makes his current job absolutely terrifying.

Kennedy’s drug history goes way deeper than toilet seat cocaine.

He’s openly discussed his 14-year heroin addiction that started after his father’s assassination in 1968. He was just 14 when he first tried LSD at a party, then quickly moved to crystal meth and eventually heroin.

“I took it, and all my problems went away,” Kennedy said about his first drug experience. “My addiction came on full force. By the end of the summer, I was shooting heroin, which was my drug of choice the next 14 years.”

He claims his recovery began after getting arrested in 1983. Kennedy says he found spirituality through the writings of psychoanalyst Carl Jung.

During his failed presidential campaign, Kennedy provided endless entertainment with increasingly strange behavior.

Kennedy’s own family has repeatedly denounced his political ambitions and the conspiracy theories surrounding them. They were furious when a Super PAC ran a Super Bowl ad comparing him to his beloved uncle John F. Kennedy.

The Health and Human Services Department hasn’t commented on Kennedy’s latest confession.

Stefon Diggs Assault Lives On As Cardi B Romance Dies

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty Friday to felony strangulation charges while his personal life crumbled around him. The New England Patriots wide receiver faced a Massachusetts judge just days after his relationship with Cardi B reportedly fell apart.

The court appearance at Dedham District Court had been delayed until after Super Bowl LX. Diggs lost that game badly to the Seattle Seahawks. His team got crushed 29-13.

The charges stem from a December 2 fight with his personal chef at his Massachusetts home. The woman told cops Diggs “smacked her across the face” and “tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.”

She said she felt short of breath and started blacking out.

Diggs’ lawyer Mitchell Schuster said his client “categorically denies these allegations.” He called them unsubstantiated and motivated by money disputes.

“I don’t think there will be a deal because I don’t think he is liable or guilty in any way, shape or form,” Schuster told reporters.

The chef waited two weeks before reporting the incident to the police. She initially hesitated to file charges but later decided to move forward with the case.

The court troubles don’t end with the chef case. Diggs faces another lawsuit. A former employee is suing him over a stolen Ferrari from 2024. The man claims Diggs falsely accused him of stealing the car, even though police determined that a third party had taken it.

That lawsuit escalated into violence at a Miami nightclub in December. The plaintiff says people connected to Diggs assaulted him. He suffered a torn ACL, partially torn MCL and facial damage.

Both of Diggs’ brothers, Trevon and Darez, are named as defendants.

But the legal drama isn’t Diggs’ only problem. His relationship with Cardi B appears to be over. The couple unfollowed each other on Instagram right after the Super Bowl loss.

Cardi B may have addressed her relationship with Diggs as she fought back tears during the opening night of her Little Miss Drama Tour on Wednesday in Palm Desert, California.

“I do not want to get emotional,” she told the crowd. “I just want to tell you, don’t let nobody take your happiness away from you.”

The breakup rumors started during Super Bowl weekend. When ESPN asked Cardi for inspiring words for Diggs before the game, she gave a cold response.

“Good luck,” she said before walking away. She also left the stadium early after making an appearance in Bad Bunny’s halftime show.

Diggs is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on April 1 in the chef assault case.

Kandi Burruss Blasts Todd Tucker Over Phony “Daddy Daycare” Posts

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Kandi Burruss just dropped some serious claims about her estranged husband, Todd Tucker.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum is calling him out for living rent-free in her guest house while refusing to help with their kids’ expenses.

Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal Burruss is fed up with Tucker’s alleged freeloading. She claims he’s been staying in her Atlanta guest house since they separated in November 2025.

The property belongs to her and was purchased before their marriage.

“Todd hasn’t paid a single expense for the maintenance and upkeep of the home,” Burruss states in the filing. That includes utilities, gas, lawn care, water, pest control and alarm system fees.

But the financial drama doesn’t stop there. Kandi says Todd hasn’t provided any support for their two children, Ace and Blaze Tucker. She’s handling all the parenting duties despite her busy entertainment career.

The singer-turned-entrepreneur claims she’s the primary caregiver for their kids. A hired nanny picks up the slack when she’s working. Meanwhile, Todd presents himself as an active father on social media with his “Daddy Daycare” posts.

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Kandi’s not buying the social media act.

She says Todd’s parenting videos last only two to three minutes. His actual involvement with the children is minimal, according to the court documents.

The financial burden has fallen entirely on Burruss. She’s covering tuition, school supplies, birthday parties and medical bills. Todd hasn’t contributed to any of these expenses since their split.

Their kids have celebrated two birthdays since Kandi filed for divorce. Todd attended the separate parties but refused to help pay for them.

He also hasn’t kicked in for child support payments.

Burruss has been working on Broadway in New York since November 2025. She’ll remain there until March, but flies back and forth to see Ace and Blaze.

Todd’s travel schedule includes multiple international vacations, according to the filing.

This isn’t the first time Kandi has called out Todd’s lack of financial support. In January, she filed documents requesting a hearing to settle custody and support issues.

She detailed their children’s “significant monthly expenses,” including nanny costs and extracurricular activities.

Todd hasn’t responded publicly to Kandi’s latest claims. He continues to post on Instagram, recently sharing photos of his son, Ace, after a basketball championship win.

Ras Kass Drops “Leopard Eats Face” Album With Ab-Soul, Inspectah Deck, Coast Contra & More

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Exclusives
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AllHipHop caught up with a certified lyricist as he gears up for his latest release. True to form, Ras Kass kept it raw, reflective and razor sharp while breaking down the making of Leopard Eats Face, his upcoming project that blends elite lyricism with dynamic production.

AllHipHop: AllHipHop is here with a legend. Tell us your name, sir.

Ras Kass: State my name, gangster. My name is Ras Kass. California.

AllHipHop: Tell us about your new album.

Ras Kass: The name of the album is called Leopard Eats Face. I think it’s 14 songs, one interlude, and we added an additional song on the digital. The digital song is called “Mapogo Lions,” which is the song on Dave Chappelle’s newest Netflix special. It’s the theme song that he comes out on. So we added that as a bonus.

AllHipHop: When does it drop?

Ras Kass: Album drops today. ASAP.

AllHipHop: Who’s on it?

Ras Kass: Man, the people on this album… I would be remiss, man. I’m gonna forget to mention people. The Mechanics produced on it, The Beat Miners produced on it. I am forgetting a lot of producers. I’m sorry, you guys. Obviously, I got my family. Coast Contra’s on there with Inspectah Deck. We did one for the city. Me and Ab-Soul got one. That’s crazy. Salute to TDE. Me and Trad got an ill record on there. I’m forgetting so many people, man. It’s a plethora. I didn’t want to have a million features, but the people that are on there are supposed to be on those records and they took the records up a level. So I’m sorry for all the people I didn’t mention, but a lot of cool people.

AllHipHop: It’s great to hear lyricism and beats in harmony, not just lyrics or not just beats. Talk about that.

Ras Kass: This record for me, I was just feeling some type of way. I was actually trying to create a different album at the time. At some point what I realized I was making was not this album called 13th Grade. One day it hit me and I was like, fire is hot, water is wet, and leopard eats face. So I just decided I was going to try to convey that.

The title track sets the tone immediately.

Ras Kass: The title song is the first song on the album. Once I pinpointed where I was going, the rest of it just fell into place. I’m really blessed that the production… it’s an MC’s album. But I think we have quote unquote normal people records or common rap community records. There’s some easy listening and some dope records and some West Coast records, but I think it’s overall just a dope Hip-Hop album. I think it’s well-rounded and I’m really excited for people to hear it.

He also teased a record that might surprise longtime listeners.

Ras Kass: I have a song called “Miss Me Yet” with the amazing Timothy Bloom. I think he won two Grammys. It’s kind of nice when girls are like, “Oh, I like that song.” Because they never tell me that. They’re always like, “You’re a nice looking dude. Why you hate the women?” And always talk about all this angry Black man stuff. I’m like, “I don’t know. That’s who I am.” But we got a couple of songs that aren’t contrived. I’m glad that we were able to marry really cool production that runs the spectrum of what I enjoy, from super West Coast to the most underground backpack. We even got a drill baseline record. It’s called “Hit List,” which is actually my ode to The Notorious B.I.G..

“Hit List” is currently leading the charge.

Ras Kass: “Hit List” is one of my favorites. That’s the single that’s out now. My man Gifted Glitch shot the video. The video’s ill. Who’s the only one that can hang from a blue Louis Vuitton Gucci rag and spit bars? That’s the answer.

With Leopard Eats Face, Ras Kass is not chasing trends. From underground grit to Grammy collaborations, the California veteran sounds energized. He laughs about perception and embraces the “angry Black man” tag with a wink.

For those craving substance without sacrificing sound, this is your album.

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Chuck D Tells Gene Simmons KISS Has Rock But No Roll, Gives Him “Ghetto” Education

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Chuck D wasn’t having any of Gene Simmons’ latest rant about Hip-Hop not belonging in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Public Enemy frontman sat down with TMZ and delivered a masterclass response to the KISS bassist’s recurring complaints about rap artists getting inducted.

“Gene Simmons seems to say this every three years anyway,” Chuck D said during the interview. “And I guess when the latest group of Hip-Hop artists and rap music artists come in, you know, he’s going to issue his point.”

Simmons recently appeared on the LegendsNLeaders podcast, where he declared that “Hip-Hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras … it’s called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”

But Chuck D had the perfect comeback ready.

“I mean, he’s a rock god, you know, but what he fails to realize is that it’s the rock and roll hall of fame and everything else other than rock when rock and roll splintered in the 60s is the Roll” Chuck D explained. “And soul music, reggae, Hip-Hop, which is rap music.”

The legendary rapper broke down exactly why Simmons misses the point about the Hall’s purpose.

“So, it embodies, you know, sight, sound, story, and style, but music, the vocal on top of the music has already been determined. So that’s the Roll, that’s the flow, that’s the soul in it,” he continued.

Then came the knockout punch.

“Yeah, KISS are rock gods, but they don’t have a lot of Roll to them,” Chuck D said with a slight smile.

The 63-year-old Hip-Hop pioneer made it clear that being told he doesn’t belong somewhere isn’t exactly new territory for him.

“I’m black, born in 1960. Being told that I don’t belong doesn’t even phase me,” he stated matter-of-factly. “You know what I’m saying? I really relish the opportunity that I’m able to even be in the music business at all. And thank God for Hip-Hop and rap music making it possible.”

The conversation also touched on Simmons’ controversial comment about not coming “from the ghetto” and Hip-Hop not speaking his “language.”

“Ghetto don’t mean black. Ghettos, that came out of European term,” he explained, referring to the term’s historic origins in Italy, where Jewish people were forced to live.

Ironically, Simmons, whose real name is Chaim Witz, is Jewish.

“I mean, you know, a cluster of people who are kind of like the same tribe all in the same area,” Chuck D continued. “But you just got to have education so you won’t be rattled by things that just come out of left field.”

New Lawsuit Against Shannon Sharpe Could Derail Dream To Come Back To ESPN

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Shannon Sharpe’s dream of returning to ESPN may be sacked – this time for good. The former NFL star faces a new lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, Michele Evans, a former ESPN producer who worked with him in Denver.

Evans filed two separate lawsuits in New York this week. One targets defamation. The other falls under the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act.

Both stem from allegations dating back to 2010.

Evans met Sharpe in the early 2000s while covering his Denver Broncos team as a local television reporter for ESPN. She claims they dated for nearly a decade before things went wrong in September 2010.

According to Evans, she confronted Sharpe about cheating allegations. That’s when the situation turned violent.

“Shannon’s coercion escalated as he maneuvered me onto the bed and achieved non-consensual vaginal penetration, all the while proclaiming his intent to ‘Make it so no other man would want me,'” her complaint states.

Evans also alleges Sharpe “proceeded to forcefully subdue me, compelling me to my knees and subsequently engaging in non-consensual oral penetration.”

Evans emphasized her credibility in challenging her former colleague. She wants the public to know she’s not just another accuser.

“It’s important to the public record that ESPN and its talent understand that I wasn’t just a stranger filing a claim – I was a former ESPN employee with a long track record in the Industry,” Evans noted.

Sharpe’s attorney already fired back at Evans and her accusations in a previous statement from a lawsuit she filed against him in 2023. The legal team called her claims a “cash grab” designed to profit from his current legal troubles.

“It should be no surprise that when someone famous is in the news, all sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork to share their connection to that person in an attempt to profit from that alleged relationship,” the statement read.

The attorney continued: “Sadly, Ms. Evans became obsessed with Shannon and decided to manufacture a claim against him.”

The timing couldn’t be worse for Shannon Sharpe. He recently told Front Office Sports during Super Bowl weekend that he wants his job back at ESPN.

“I would love to go back if they were to call,” Sharpe said. “That is their call. But obviously, I’m more than willing, I’m more than capable.”

He added, “I still have a fan base. I still have a big following. If a reunion is in order, I’m amenable to it.”

This new lawsuit comes just months after Sharpe settled a $50 million sexual assault case with OnlyFans model Gabriella Zuniga. That settlement cost him his job at ESPN in July 2025.

Zuniga accused Sharpe of sexual assault and battery. The case was eventually settled out of court, but ESPN severed ties with him immediately after.

Sharpe’s legal troubles don’t stop there. In September 2024, he accidentally went live on Instagram while having sex. The audio went viral across social media platforms.

Initially, Sharpe claimed hackers were responsible for the embarrassing incident. He later admitted the mistake was his own.

“I’m disappointed in myself,” Sharpe said on his Nightcap podcast. “Obviously I’m embarrassed. Someone that is extremely, extremely private, and to have one of your most intimate details shared with the world, that’s not a good feeling.”

The Instagram incident happened while Sharpe was still employed at ESPN. It added to the mounting pressure that eventually led to his departure.

Vanilla Ice Giddy As 1990 Hit Returns To Charts Over ICE Politics – Updated

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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‌lVanilla Ice is pumped that his 1990 hit “Ice Ice Baby” jumped back to number three on Billboard’s rap songs chart.

The climb happened because people on both sides of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement debates started using his track in social media videos.

The Florida rapper had no clue his song was trending again until he started scrolling through TikTok and other platforms.

“I honestly had no idea. You know, I could never imagine,” Vanilla Ice told WPBF 25 News. “You know, I just woke up one day and found out that my song is number one. 36 years later and I’m like, whoa. So I’m ready to go dancing again,” he said.

Protesters against ICE operations have been playing “Ice Ice Baby” at rallies across the country. Videos show masked activists blasting the song from speakers during demonstrations in Bristol and other cities.

One viral clip shows a black pickup truck driving past immigration advocates while playing the track at full volume.

Meanwhile, ICE supporters have created their own content using the same song. Social media users on both sides of the immigration debate have turned the 1990 hit into soundtrack material for political videos and memes.

Vanilla Ice said he welcomes any attention that drives his music but wants to stay out of political fights.

“Hey, man, I’ll take anything that drives my songs. You know, whatever makes people laugh and have fun because that’s all they’re doing is using it for little parodies and stuff like that,” he said.

The rapper made clear he won’t pick sides in immigration debates.

“I would never try to even comment on how to run a country, so I don’t. I’m neutral, you know, I don’t do anything. I stay in my lane, if that makes sense,” Vanilla Ice explained.

The neutral stance kind of matches his approach to other political situations. Vanilla Ice performed at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago New Year’s Eve parties on December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2025.

But, he bashed Amber Rose and Forgiato Blow for ripping off his hit to create their abysmal Pro-Trump track, “Trump, Trump Baby.”

“Ice Ice Baby” originally sampled the bassline from Queen and David Bowie‘s 1981 hit “Under Pressure” without permission. The unauthorized sampling prompted legal action by both artists and their representatives.

Vanilla Ice initially denied copying the bassline during interviews. He claimed his version was different because it had an extra note. The explanation didn’t hold up under legal scrutiny.

The rapper eventually settled the lawsuit out of court. Years later, he revealed he paid $4 million to purchase the publishing rights to “Under Pressure.” He said buying the rights was cheaper than fighting the case in court.

The purchase gave Queen members and Bowie songwriting credits on “Ice Ice Baby.”

This means Vanilla Ice now earns money from both his original rap and the underlying “Under Pressure” composition whenever the song gets played or streamed.

The current political resurgence has created bigger revenue streams for Vanilla Ice, who said he’s surprised by how his 1990 creation continues to find new audiences.

Cardi B Clashes With DHS Over ICE While Nicki Minaj Backs Trump’s SAVE Act To MAGA Glee

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Cardi B found herself in a heated Twitter battle with the Department of Homeland Security after threatening ICE agents during her Palm Desert concert Wednesday night.

The Bronx rapper kicked off her 34-date tour by asking if any Guatemalans or Mexicans were in the crowd. She then sang a snippet of “La Cucaracha” before making her stance clear.

“If ICE come in here we’re gonna jump their a####,” Cardi B told the California audience. “I’ve got some bear mace in the back. They ain’t taking my fans.”

DHS didn’t let the threat slide. The agency fired back on X with a pointed reference to her past legal troubles.

“As long as she doesn’t drug and rob our agents, we’ll consider that an improvement over her past behavior,” DHS posted.

Cardi B quickly responded by shifting the conversation to more serious allegations. She tweeted back about the Epstein files and questioned why those investigations weren’t getting the same attention.

“If we talking about drugs let’s talk about Epstein and friends drugging underage girls to rape them,” she wrote. “Why yall don’t wanna talk about the Epstein files?”

Alex Bruesewitz, former top adviser for President Trump’s 2024 campaign, wasted no time attempting to sow division between the two rappers.

“The only reason the ‘Epstein files’ are out is because of President Trump. Trump arrested Epstein during the first term and just released millions of files.Your friends Jay-Z and TMZ founder Harvey Levin are mentioned in the files, any comment?” Bruesewitz fumed.

Then, he started retweeting Nicki Minaj’s social media posts in support of the Save America Act. Minaj spent Thursday urging her fans to call senators and push for the passage of Trump’s SAVE Act.

The legislation requires a photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote. It passed the House 218-213, but faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

“Dear Barbz, call your senators, then tweet #SaveAct to let me know you did it,” Nicki Minaj posted to her millions of followers. Minaj even offered bribes to get fans involved. The White House reposted her video with the message “Barbz- find your senators.”

Minaj’s support for the SAVE Act puts her at odds with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. He called the legislation “Jim Crow 2.0” and said it would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate.

Minaj fired back in all caps, telling Schumer to “stop weaponizing Jim Crow & the Holocaust in your political theater.” She accused him of protecting unauthorized immigrants to “cheat American citizens out of fair elections.”

The political divide between the two rappers adds new fuel to a rivalry that dates back years. Their beef has included everything from social media arguments to a physical altercation at a 2018 fashion week party.

Cardi B’s tour continues through April with a March 12 stop in Minneapolis. That city has seen ICE and Border Patrol agents kill two American citizens this year during protests against federal immigration enforcement.

The Trump administration announced Thursday it’s ending the surge of immigration agents sent to Minnesota. The decision came after months of protests and the shooting deaths of two citizens who opposed the federal presence.

EXCLUSIVE: Biggie’s Son Hiring Private Detective To Track Down Man Who Made Wild Freak-Off Claims With Diddy

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Biggie Smalls’ son says the man who dragged him into a lurid sex-abuse nightmare with Diddy is now ducking the legal smoke after lighting the match.

CJ Wallace recently told a judge that Jonathan Hay has been dodging process servers in his defamation case against the publicist, who made wild claims against Wallace and Diddy.

Hay is knee deep in two legal actions. He claims Diddy beat him and forced his penis into Hay’s mouth during a 2020 studio session tied to a remix project honoring The Notorious B.I.G., while Wallace allegedly stood in the background helping make it happen.

Hay says the Bad Boy mogul masked him, assaulted him and then sexually violated him, accusing Wallace of “conspiring” with Diddy to “allow or assist” him ability to carry out the attack.

He also accuses Diddy of a separate 2020 “freak off” style incident during a photoshoot, telling police Diddy pulled out his penis, told Hay to “come finish him off,” then ejaculated on a shirt that once belonged to Biggie before tossing it on Hay and saying, “Rest in peace BIG.”

That California case is moving forward in Los Angeles to determine if criminal charges could be warranted against Diddy.

As for Wallace, he denied the claims and filed a defamation lawsuit against Hay, who went public with claims that CJ himself had sexual relationships with Diddy, took part in “freak offs” with the mogul and his own co-producer Willie Mack, and lured Hay into a location so Diddy could attack him.

Hay told interviewers that Wallace attended Diddy’s infamous “freak-off” gatherings, watched criminal sexual activity and used his proximity as Biggie’s son to help set Hay up.

Wallace and Biggie’s estate says all of that is fiction, cooked up after they refused to release most of Hay’s 2020 “Ready to Dance” remixes.

Wallace’s new motion says he has tried at least seven times to serve Hay since November 12, 2025. During one attempt, Hay’s daughter allegedly said he moved out in May 2025 and cut off contact.

Process servers made three more attempts on January 7, 8, and 9, 2026, and Wallace’s lawyer, Jeremiah Reynolds, says they even asked Hay’s attorney to accept service by email, but counsel refused.

Wallace says Hay is actively evading service and he has resorted to hiring a private investigator to track Hay down.

Waka Flocka Flame Headlining Washington DC MAGA Valentine’s Day Party

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Waka Flocka Flame is stepping up to headline a conservative Valentine’s Day party after DaBaby backed out of the gig.

Conservative YouTuber CJ Pearson announced the switch for his “MAGA is in the Air” event scheduled for February 13 in Washington, D.C.

The party was supposedly set to feature DaBaby as the main act. But DaBaby shut down those plans fast. He posted on X last month saying, “anything mentioning my name & politics right now is fake news.”

The Charlotte rapper told fans, “Don’t take the bait” regarding rumors about the political event. Pearson approached DaBaby because of DaBaby’s past support for Trump. The event organizer said DaBaby’s team agreed to perform but then backed out.

That left Pearson scrambling for a replacement headliner. Enter Waka Flocka Flame.

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The Atlanta rapper has been vocal about his support for Donald Trump for years. He attended the film “Melania” premiere with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in January.

“Hopefully, you find love in a hopeless place,” Pearson said about the Valentine’s event. “And there’s no place more hopeless than Washington, D.C.”

Pearson runs the Cruel Kids Table, a group of young Trump supporters. His Black Conservative Federation calls itself “the premier hub for Black conservatives.”

The organization has been pushing conservative values in Hip-Hop spaces.

DaBaby’s team initially agreed to the performance contract. But they changed course after the rapper faced online backlash. Pearson addressed DaBaby directly on his show after the denial.

“A lot of folks in Hollywood and rap have handlers,” Pearson said. “DaBaby, only you know what is best for you. They want to control you, DaBaby. Don’t let them.”

The Valentine’s Day party will feature music, food, and political discussions. Organizers expect hundreds of attendees from across the country.

Waka Flocka’s booking shows his commitment to conservative causes. He’s not backing down from his political stance despite industry pressure. The rapper said he’ll keep speaking his truth regardless of consequences.

Apple Music Raises Fraud Penalties After 2B Fake Streams

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Apple Music just made streaming fraud way more expensive for cheaters.

The platform doubled its penalties for fake streams. Fraudsters now face fines up to 50% of their would-be royalties. That’s up from the previous 25% cap.

Oliver Schusser, Apple Music’s VP, told The Hollywood Reporter the move targets a growing problem. The service caught 2 billion fraudulent streams in 2025 alone.

“This is a zero-sum game,” Schusser said. “I would like to live in a world where we have zero fraud on the platform, and this has been a very effective tool.”

The new penalties started Sunday. Apple Music first introduced fraud fines in 2022 with a sliding scale from 5% to 25%. Now those numbers jump to a minimum of 10% and a maximum of 50%.

Here’s how it works: If someone games the system to claim $1 million in fake royalties, they could face a $500,000 fine. Plus, those bogus streams won’t earn any money.

AI music is making the problem worse. French streaming service Deezer reported that 60,000 AI-generated songs are uploaded daily. That’s 39% of all new music on their platform. Even worse, 85% of AI-generated song streams are fake.

Apple Music’s fraud rate remains under 0.5%. But with billions of total streams, that still adds up fast. The 2 billion fake streams Apple caught last year would have cost real artists about $17 million.

Schusser says most competitors struggle with this issue. Apple Music’s advantage comes from iOS security and human editors who curate playlists. They don’t rely solely on algorithms, as other platforms do.

The company validates every single play on Apple Music. When they find fraud, they remove the stream counts and chart positions. The money goes back to honest artists instead.

“Increasing the penalties takes the money from people who are cheating and puts it back into the system for those who aren’t,” Schusser explained.

The timing connects to AI music flooding streaming services. Scammers use AI to quickly create fake songs. They build networks of fake artists and playlists to drive streams.

Some avoid detection by spreading their plays across many tracks rather than focusing on just a few.

Apple Music won’t say when fines become permanent bans. The company didn’t respond to questions about upgrading penalties to straight removal from the platform.

The streaming wars keep heating up over fraud detection. Apple Music positions itself as the quality choice compared to ad-supported competitors. Schusser took shots at free music tiers, calling them part of the problem.

“You’ve got the wrong incentives in the market about people trying to get number one songs and charts,” he said. “It’s not good for our ecosystem.”

The 50% penalty cap sends a clear message to would-be fraudsters. Apple Music won’t tolerate fake streams, especially as AI makes cheating easier than ever.

DHS Rips Cardi B Over ICE Comments With Wild Roast

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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The Department of Homeland Security just served Cardi B some ice-cold payback. DHS officials clapped back at the rapper’s concert threat with a brutal reminder of her stripper past.

Cardi B made headlines Wednesday night during her Little Miss Drama Tour opener in Palm Desert, California. She told fans she’d fight ICE agents if they showed up at her show.

“B####, if ICE comes in here, we gon’ jump they a####,” Cardi said from the stage. She even mentioned having bear mace ready backstage.

But DHS wasn’t having it. The agency’s official X account said they’d consider her threat “an improvement over her past behavior” as long as she doesn’t “drug and rob our agents.”

That’s a direct shot at Cardi’s 2019 controversy. An old video resurfaced showing her admitting to drugging and stealing from men when she was an exotic dancer.

She said she would bring clients to hotel rooms to “drug them up” and then rob them. The backlash was swift back then. Cardi initially defended herself but later apologized in a lengthy statement on X. She explained she did things she felt were necessary to survive at the time.

“I made the choices I did at the time because I had very limited options,” Cardi B wrote. She said she was focused on being a better person for herself and her family.

DHS clearly remembered those admissions. Their response shows they’re not backing down from Cardi’s tough talk about immigration enforcement.

The rapper has been vocal about ICE under the Trump administration. She praised Bad Bunny for speaking out against ICE at the 2026 Grammys. The Puerto Rican star said “ICE out” while accepting his award.

Cardi’s concert outburst came while she performed “La Cucaracha.” She climbed onto an elevated platform and asked if any Guatemalans or Mexicans were in the audience. The crowd erupted when she made her ICE threat.

“I’ve got some bear mace in the back! They ain’t taking my fans, b####,” she yelled. The audience cheered throughout her anti-ICE rant.

Her tour runs through April 17 with stops at major venues nationwide. The next show is scheduled for February 14 in Las Vegas. She’ll wrap up in Atlanta on April 17.

The DHS response suggests they’re keeping tabs on her public statements about immigration enforcement.

What Sets Premium Dab Rigs Apart in Today’s Concentrate Market

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Uncategorized
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As concentrated devices continue to evolve, users are paying closer attention to build quality, performance, and long-term reliability. While many products may appear similar at first glance, real differences often emerge through daily use. Design precision, heating consistency, and material durability all play a role in shaping the overall experience.

This is where premium dab rigs stand out, offering refinements that go beyond basic functionality and focusing on performance-driven details that experienced users increasingly value.

Quality Materials Influence Performance

One of the most noticeable distinctions in higher-end devices is material selection. Premium rigs often use more durable components, which can contribute to better heat management and longer product lifespan.

Stronger materials help maintain structural integrity, especially in parts exposed to repeated heating cycles. Over time, this stability can affect everything from vapor consistency to device maintenance. While casual users may overlook these details initially, frequent users tend to recognize their importance quickly.

Durability is not just about longevity—it directly impacts everyday usability.

Heating Technology Makes a Difference

Precision heating is central to modern concentrate use. Devices designed with advanced heating systems typically deliver more consistent temperatures, helping users avoid the fluctuations common in less sophisticated setups.

Stable heating contributes to repeatable sessions, which many users associate with smoother operation and more predictable results. Instead of adjusting technique each time, users can rely on the device to perform consistently.

For many enthusiasts, this reliability becomes one of the defining features of premium-tier equipment.

Design and Engineering Matter More Than Ever

Premium devices often reflect deeper attention to ergonomics and engineering. Small design choices—such as airflow pathways, chamber construction, and interface responsiveness—can influence comfort and efficiency.

Well-balanced designs tend to feel more natural during use, reducing awkward handling or unnecessary adjustments. These refinements may seem subtle, but they accumulate into a noticeably smoother experience.

As consumer expectations rise, thoughtful engineering has become a major differentiator.

Consistency and User Experience

Consistency is a recurring theme among experienced concentrate users. Reliable vapor production, predictable heating behavior, and intuitive controls all contribute to user satisfaction.

Devices positioned as premium dab rigs often prioritize minimizing variability. This allows users to focus more on the experience itself rather than managing device quirks. In practice, this can translate into less frustration and greater overall enjoyment.

Ease of use, especially over extended periods, is a key factor in perceived value.

Longevity and Investment Perspective

For regular users, device longevity carries practical and financial implications. Products built with stronger components and refined systems may require fewer replacements or repairs over time.

While initial costs may be higher, many users evaluate premium devices as long-term investments rather than short-term purchases. Reliability and performance stability often justify the decision for those who use their rigs frequently.

This mindset mirrors purchasing behavior seen in other technology-driven categories.

Why the Market Continues to Shift Upward

The concentrate device market reflects broader consumer trends favoring performance, durability, and simplicity. As users become more informed, expectations naturally increase.

Rather than focusing solely on novelty, many buyers now look for devices that deliver dependable results and polished user experiences. Premium-focused products align with these priorities, which helps explain their growing visibility.

Market evolution often follows user education and experience.

A More Refined Approach to Concentrate Use

As technology continues to improve, distinctions between entry-level and high-end devices are becoming clearer. Premium dab rigs represent a category shaped by precision, thoughtful design, and reliability-driven features.

For users seeking consistent performance and smoother operation, understanding these differences can help guide more informed choices in an increasingly diverse market.

Michael Jackson Estate Wants Sexyy Red “Beat It” Videos Removed

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Sexyy Red turned Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” into her own explicit anthem and Michael Jackson’s Estate is not having it.

The St. Louis rapper created “Just Eat It” using the King of Pop’s 1983 classic. Lil Yachty posted studio footage of her performing the raunchy version on his backup Instagram Tuesday.

“Just eat it, just eat it/ You better not nut fast because I hate a minute man/ And if that dick is trash, I’m telling all my friends/ I’ll beat your ass and we bout to throw them hands,” Sexyy raps over the iconic beat.

Yachty joked the remix would appear on the Michael biopic soundtrack, dropping in April. “Sneak peak scene of the new michael biopic,” he captioned the viral clip.

Sexyy Red doubled down with her own Instagram post. “Leaked footage from da Michael Jackson movie HOOCHIE TRIBUTE TO DA BEST LLMJ,” she wrote.

The Michael Jackson Estate responded swiftly to the unauthorized use. A spokesperson told Loren LoRosa The Breakfast Club they were “totally unaware of this” and stressed the music use was “unauthorized.”

“We were totally unaware of this. The use of this music is unauthorized,” the estate spokesperson said. The word “unauthorized” was emphasized heavily during the conversation.

The estate wants all videos and content removed from social media platforms. They’re considering legal action to force the removal of the viral clips.

Singer Emanny posted a photo claiming he called Michael Jackson’s estate lawyer.

“Not playing with y’all. We got a movie to prep for dropping April 24th,” he wrote on X. “It’s Cease and desist SZN for anyone playing with MJ music!”

Fans split on social media over the controversial remix. Some found it disrespectful to Jackson’s legacy. Others laughed it off as harmless fun.

Sexyy Red has shown Michael Jackson fandom before. She brought MJ impersonator Rico Hampton to perform “Billie Jean” during a November hometown show.

EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Thrown In The Hole Over Prison Infraction, Leaving Lawyers Stunned

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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R. Kelly is sitting in “the hole” at a North Carolina federal prison while his lawyers push claims of an assassination plot, a suspicious overdose and government misconduct in his bid for a new trial.

Kelly is serving a 30-year federal sentence from his New York racketeering and sex trafficking conviction, along with a separate 20-year Chicago sentence for child pornography and enticement, most of which runs at the same time.

He is currently housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, where prison officials recently transferred him to the Special Housing Unit over what court filings describe as an undisclosed infraction.

In federal prison slang, the Special Housing Unit is known as “the hole,” a segregated wing where inmates spend up to 23 hours a day locked in a cell under tight restrictions.

Placement in the SHU sharply limits phone access, in-person visits and access to legal materials, and it is typically used for disciplinary reasons or pending investigations into alleged rule violations.

AllHipHop has learned that R. Kelly’s attorney, Beau Brindley, traveled to Butner to review evidence connected to Kelly’s motion for a new trial and to prepare a required reply brief.

Brindley told the court that roughly 30 minutes before he arrived for a scheduled legal visit, prison officials placed Kelly in the Special Housing Unit without explaining the alleged infraction.

When Brindley finally met with his client, he wrote that Kelly lacked access to his legal documents, making it impossible to review the evidence or prepare the filing.

The disruption came as Kelly moved for a new trial in Chicago federal court, accusing prosecutors of misconduct. He claims that Bureau of Prisons officials conspired to have him killed inside the federal prison system.

AllHipHop broke the original story: R. Kelly’s legal team alleges that members of the Aryan Brotherhood were approached and offered incentives to assassinate him.

According to the singer, a high-ranking gang member refused to carry out the alleged plan and indicated he would be willing to testify about the approach if necessary.

Kelly’s attorneys also describe what they characterize as an attempted overdose that occurred after he was placed in solitary confinement within the facility.

They allege that he was given medication in a quantity that triggered a medical emergency, leading to his transport to Duke University Hospital for treatment.

Doctors treated R. Kelly for blood clots in his lungs and legs, according to the filings and his lawyers contend that officials later removed him from the hospital and returned him to isolation.

Kelly previously asked the court for immediate release while his new trial motion is pending, arguing that the alleged threats and medical issues place his life in danger.

A federal judge denied that request for release, and prosecutors have dismissed the assassination and overdose claims as unfounded and unrelated to the underlying convictions.

The motion for a new trial remains pending.

Da Brat & Judy Dupart Say Sperm Donor Decision Caused Death Threats

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Da Brat and Judy Dupart just dropped some real talk about love and relationships. The Hip-Hop power couple sat down with 1075 WGCI to discuss their new book The Way Love Goes.

The legendary rapper admitted she wasn’t feeling the book idea at first. “I wasn’t with it at first,” Da Brat told WGCI. “I was like, ‘Hell no, I don’t want to do it.'” But Judy convinced her to share more with their fans.

The writing process became therapeutic for both women. They opened old wounds that needed healing. “We like went deep and we didn’t hold nothing back from the situation,” Da Brat explained about their honest approach.

Judy Dupart wanted Da Brat to understand her full earning potential. “If it’s not compromising your morals, you know, take a little bit of your time, why not?” Judy said during the interview.

Their love story started in an Atlanta studio back in 2017. Judy showed up to meet Da Brat after a business event. The entrepreneur came alone, which surprised the rapper.

“Child, she showed up to the studio by herself,” Da Brat recalled. Judy arrived looking stunning with her hair, outfit, jewelry and nails on point. She even brought protection with her.

The moment that changed everything came when Judy made her intentions clear. “So she goes, ‘I’m interested in you,'” Da Brat remembered. That confession completely threw off the usually confident rapper.

“I had never had that happen to me before,” Da Brat admitted. “It messed me up. It messed me up real bad. Knocked me off my square. Lost all my swag.”

The physical reaction was intense. Da Brat tried drinking Hennessy but spilled it on her shirt. She had butterflies and felt nauseous. She even accidentally burned JD’s couch while smoking.

“I lost all my swag and I just felt like, you know, from now on, I want I wanted to explore and see what we could be,” Da Brat explained about that pivotal moment.

Judy was ready to follow Da Brat’s lead completely. “If she was in the closet, I was gonna go in there with her,” Judy said about respecting Da Brat’s privacy needs. “I was letting her lead, you know, the speed of our relationship.”

The couple discussed their fertility journey and the challenges they faced. When they tried IVF, genetic testing narrowed their donor options significantly.

“As soon as we put in my seven things, we had no black people available,” Judy explained about the limited choices.

They faced serious backlash online for their donor selection.

“We had death threats on our child,” Judy revealed about the internet harassment they endured. The couple had to stop reading comments completely.

The Way Love Goes hit stores on February 3 and includes both memoir elements and relationship guidance from the married couple.

Snoop Dogg, Security Clash With Dutch Speed Skating Star

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Snoop Dogg’s security team turned the 2026 Winter Olympics into their own drama series Wednesday night. The Hip-Hop legend’s bodyguards got into it with Dutch speed skating icon Marianne Timmer backstage at Milano Speed Skating Stadium.

Timmer was waiting to interview Dutch athletes after the men’s 1000-meter race when Snoop Dogg and his crew came through. The three-time Olympic champion said one of the rapper’s security guards shoved her against a wall.

“I was standing against a wall, and one of the security guards pushed me even closer,” Timmer told Dutch outlet Sportnieuws. “I said, ‘Just act normal’, it’s a really wide hall, about four metres. But then the guy came back and I said, ‘What? Do I have to go through that wall or something?'”

The 54-year-old Long Beach native is making bank as Team USA’s first-ever honorary coach. NBC reportedly paid him $500,000 per day during the 2024 Paris Olympics, with his total earnings hitting $15 million.

His Winter Olympics deal likely tops that number. But Snoop’s feel-good Olympic story hit a snag when his security got aggressive. Timmer said the guard came back at her after she told him to chill.

“I said something mean back: ‘I’m not here waiting for Snoop Dogg, I’m waiting for Jennings de Boo. We want to see Joep (Wennemars), we want to talk to Kjeld (Nuis) for a moment.'”

Timmer said Snoop’s security team had been causing problems all day. She watched them rough up a Dutch fan earlier on the stadium’s upper level.

“We saw a Dutchman being roughly escorted away from the stands by some very large security guards,” she added. “I could just picture myself being grabbed by the neck and thrown out. That would have been a great story.”

The rapper hasn’t commented on the incident yet. His social media accounts continue showing highlights from his Olympic adventures, including photos with American athletes and attempts at various winter sports.

Snoop’s Olympic role continues through the Games’ closing ceremony on February 23. Whether his security team adjusts its approach remains to be seen.

Ja Rule Apologizes After Viral Super Bowl Flight Clash With G-Unit Affiliates

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: News
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Ja Rule apologized this week after a viral video showed him in a heated confrontation with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda aboard a Delta flight from San Francisco to New York following Super Bowl LX, an incident that reignited his long-running feud with associates of 50 Cent.

READ ALSO: New Footage Shows Ja Rule Ready To Scrap With Tony Yayo On Plane

The Queens rapper addressed the controversy after video surfaced showing him in a heated exchange with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda aboard a Delta flight from San Francisco to New York City following Sunday’s championship game. A fellow passenger recorded the confrontation and shared it with TMZ, igniting fresh online debate about one of Hip-Hop’s most enduring rivalries.

In the clip, Ja Rule is seen standing in the aisle repeatedly shouting, “What we doing?” toward Tony Yayo, who appears to respond with profanity from his seat. Another man briefly places his hands on Ja Rule’s shoulders in what seemed to be an attempt to defuse the situation.

Days later, the rapper offered a more reflective, apologetic tone.

“I’m not proud of my behavior it’s goofy to me. I’m a grown man about to be a proud grandfather and I wish that video of me wasn’t out there either,” he said in a statement to ABC news. “I don’t like people taking me out of my character so for that I apologize to my wife, family, fans, business and investment partners. I want people to know at the end of the day I’m still a man and I’m going to stand my ground. I don’t start trouble.”

Before that apology, Ja Rule had initially downplayed the encounter on X, calling it “hilarious” and claiming he threw a pillow at Tony Yayo during the exchange.

“I popped on these punks by myself on a plane lmao…I threw the pillow at Yayo head cuz you soft,” he wrote, later sharing footage from the aircraft on Instagram Stories.

Uncle Murda, a longtime associate of 50 Cent, also posted video from the plane, suggesting Ja Rule eventually exited the aircraft. In one caption he joked, “Ja got off the plane lol I took his seat.”

A Delta spokesperson confirmed that crew members spoke with two passengers following a dispute and that one individual was rebooked on a later flight. The airline declined to specify which passenger departed or what prompted the disagreement.

The episode quickly drew commentary from 50 Cent, who was not on the flight but reposted Uncle Murda’s footage to Instagram, writing that Ja Rule “ was by his self (sic) so he had to make a scene so they could remove his scary a##” followed by laughing emojis from Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda in the comments.

The clash revives a rivalry that dates back more than two decades and has spilled from diss tracks like “Life’s On the Line” and “Loose Change” into social media jabs and public taunts.

In a 2023 interview with The Shade Room, Ja Rule expressed interest in reconciliation, saying, “Life is short, I think these things can be mended.”

Young Dolph Shooter Expected To Take Plea Deal Today

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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The second man accused of murdering Young Dolph is due in court today, where he is expected to plead guilty to killing the beloved rap star.

Cornelius Smith has already confessed to shooting the Memphis rapper outside Makeda’s Cookies in November 2021. His attorney, Sharon Morales, had told reporters last month that they were working on a plea deal with prosecutors.

“We anticipate having a guilty plea on February 12,” Morales said in January.

Smith was the last person connected to Dolph’s murder whose case remained unresolved. His co-shooter, Justin Johnson, got life in prison plus 35 years after his conviction in September 2024.

Smith testified against Johnson during that trial. He told the jury about the $100,000 hit Yo Gotti’s older brother, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, put on Dolph’s head.

The shooting in South Memphis occurred after Smith and Johnson pulled up to the cookie shop while Dolph was inside.

Security cameras caught the two men getting out of a white Mercedes-Benz and opening fire through the store’s windows. Dolph tried to get away but couldn’t escape the gunfire.

The 36-year-old rapper died at the scene.

Smith’s testimony painted a picture of a murder-for-hire plot that went all the way to the top of Memphis Hip-Hop. He said Big Jook had been trying to get Dolph killed for years.

The beef between Dolph and Yo Gotti’s crew had been simmering since 2017. It started over a record-label dispute. Dolph had turned down multiple offers to sign with Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group label.

He wanted to stay independent with his Paper Route Empire. That independence cost him his life, according to Smith’s testimony.

Hernandez Govan was supposed to be the middleman who connected the shooters to Big Jook. But a jury found him not guilty on all charges last summer.

Govan’s acquittal left prosecutors with just Smith and Johnson as the triggermen. Johnson fought his case all the way to trial. The jury convicted him of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Smith chose a different path. His cooperation with prosecutors likely helped him get a better deal than Johnson’s life sentence.

As for Big Jook, he never lived to see justice for Dolph’s murder. Someone shot and killed him outside a Memphis restaurant in January 2024.