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Akon Laughs Off Hairpiece Jokes, Talks Hit Song “Akon’s Beautiful Day”

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Akon will take the jokes about his hair and turn it into hit songs. The mogul opened up about his hair journey in a recent interview, humorously addressing his once-beloved hairpiece. Akon didn’t shy away from the topic.

“Oh, my [hair] was a topic of subject forever. Right. Forever,” he said, chuckling. Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur asked him about “fresh baldy” in a new interview with AllHipHop. Akon explained that it was just part of his evolution. “Bro, it’s nothing not to laugh about,” he said in response to the online trolls he faced.

Akon joked, “I had a lot of dark-skinned guys, you know, jealous of the waves.” He has moved past that era saying, “That was a moment in time when I had a surgery… and I had a piece on my head, which I’m actually about to put up for sale!”

He added, in a surprising twist, that many celebrities people look up to also wear hairpieces, though it’s often kept quiet.

Akon’s lighthearted approach switched when he talked about his new song, which he’s quite serious about.

“Akon’s Beautiful Day” is rapidly rising up the charts. The song has taken TikTok by storm, capturing the top spot as the platform’s most shared and recreated track.

“Just so you understand the magnitude of where we’re at with this song right now,” Akon said, “It’s the No. 1 song on TikTok… the biggest growing song right now. We debuted on the Billboard charts and we’re going to be No. 1 by the time the holidays actually kick in.”

As for his upcoming album, Akon said he will blend old school album greatness with new school innovation.

“The album is gonna be one of those albums I think is gonna change, hopefully, the face of how music is presented,” he explained. “To kinda bring it back to not only the old way of how we used to distribute music, but also create a more futuristic perspective of it and an approach.”

Dr. Dre Calls $10M Lawsuit Racist After Accuser Gets Restraining Order

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Dr. Dre asked for the removal of a restraining order after a psychiatrist sued him for harassment. According to court documents, Dr. Dre accused Dr. Charles Sophy of “racist” justifications for the lawsuit and denied threatening the psychiatrist.

Sophy was granted a restraining order in October. Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, claimed there was no “credible threat of future violence.” He said Sophy was “invoking racist caricature that depicts Black men, like [Dr. Dre], as inherently violent.”

Dr. Dre admitted he sent expletive-laden texts to Sophy, who served as a counselor during the producer’s divorce. Sophy believed he faced real danger.

“Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing, [Dr. Dre] decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy — frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign of late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric,” Sophy’s lawsuit alleged.

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Sophy accused Dr. Dre of orchestrating a scheme to have fake FBI agents intimidate the psychiatrist. Sophy said he felt the need to increase his security and wear a bulletproof threat after the incident.

“It was a calculated, unlawful attempt … to threaten his physical safety and send the unmistakable message that [Dr. Dre] can reach Dr. Sophy even in the sanctity of his home,” Sophy’s lawyers wrote.

Howard King, Dr. Dre’s lawyer, described the lawsuit as “desperate.” King said Sophy was trying to deflect from concerns presented to a medical board.

“Dr. Sophy filed his suit only after he failed to pressure [Dr. Dre] into dropping efforts to get Dr. Sophy punished for dereliction of duties and incredible incompetence,” King told TMZ. “These claims are set forth in detail in a confidential complaint Mr. Young filed in 2023 with the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. “That complaint seeks revocation of Dr. Sophy’s license to provide mental health counseling to needy patients. In gross violation of all applicable standards of care, Dr. Sophy inserted himself into a contentious divorce while he simultaneously ‘treated’ not only Mr. and Mrs. Young, but their children.”

Sophy sought $10 million in damages. Dr. Dre asked the court to deny future protective orders.

Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Suffers Critical Legal Defeat

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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A California appeals court upheld Eric Holder’s conviction for the 2019 murder of Nipsey Hussle. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, a three-judge panel ruled against Holder on Tuesday (November 5).

Holder claimed the trial court abused its discretion when it sustained the prosecution’s objection to his lawyer’s closing arguments in his 2022 trial. California’s Second District Court of Appeal disagreed.

“Nothing in the trial court’s rulings prevented appellant from arguing objective and subjective provocation to the jury or from clearly articulating the defense theory that ‘appellant acted in the heat of passion as a result of being publicly called a snitch’ by ‘the famous, the great Nipsey Hussle,’” the appeals court noted. “The trial court did not abuse its discretion in prohibiting defense counsel from telling the jury what appellant was thinking and feeling at the time of the shooting to explain appellant’s conduct.”

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Nipsey’s killer was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted voluntary manslaughter, assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. A judge sentenced Holder to 60 years to life in prison.

Holder said the judge wrongfully included a firearm enhancement in his sentence. The appeals court found no issues with the judge’s decision.

“Contrary to appellant’s claim, the record here affirmatively shows the trial court fully understood and properly exercised its discretion when it declined to dismiss the firearm enhancement,” the three-judge panel ruled. “Highlighting the evidence that appellant used not one, but two guns in his violent attack which killed [Nipsey] and wounded [Kerry] Lathan and [Shermi] Villanueva, the court declared its finding ‘by clear and convincing evidence’ that dismissal of any enhancements in this case ‘would endanger public safety’ … The court emphasized its responsibility to consider and evaluate the mitigation evidence presented by the defense, particularly the evidence of appellant’s history of mental illness, and it indicated that the sentence it was about to pronounce balanced appellant’s mitigating evidence with the devastation appellant had caused to the victims and their families.”

Holder fatally shot Nipsey outside the late rapper’s clothing store in Los Angeles. Nipsey was 33.

Death Row Co-Founder Harry-O Concerned “Breakfast Club” Killed Interview Over Politics

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Death Row Records co-founder Michael “Harry- O” Harris isn’t shy about his support of Donald Trump. On October 28, he spoke at a Trump rally in New York City, where he officially endorsed Trump for reelection.

But according to a recent Instagram post from Harris, he thinks his political views got The Breakfast Club to pull their recent interview.

On Monday (November 4), the reformed drug dealer shared: “I have a lot of respect for @cthagod and @breakfastclubam for what they do for our community. I was invited on for an interview Oct 24th, where I thought we had a thought provoking conversation.

“I am wondering why the interview never went live? Especially when Charlamagne knew that I had challenged both candidates on their political policies which would be part of the interview. Maybe once the politics got deep, there was an uncomfortable realization that the Breakfast Club and Community 1st had too much in common, even though we were on opposite sides of the political spectrum? I believe that through healthy conversation and debate, comes enlightenment and unity.”

Perhaps to his surprise, The Breakfast Club wound up posting it on Tuesday (November 5), mere hours after Harris posted.

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Harris spent over three decades in prison following his arrest for attempted murder and drug trafficking. Trump granted Harris clemency as one of his last actions as president, freeing him on his last day in office along with Kodak Black and several others.

“If it wasn’t for Donald Trump, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” Harris told the MAGA crowd. “So I wanna thank President Donald Trump for allowing me for stand here in front of you today. It’s a bigger story — gotta let you know about it! God spoke to his heart and Donald Trump signed with his heart my release after 33 years. God spoke to his heart.”

Harris spoke to AllHipHop about the upcoming election last month but was undecided at the time.

“My concern is the community first and whoever supports that,” he explained. “I thanked Trump for letting me out. I done that. You know what I mean? Three years ago, I thanked him for that. I really meant that. I thank God every day for that. But when it comes to the community, I don’t play with that. So it’s about who has the policies or are willing to get behind policies that will affect our daily lives.”

 

Harris provided crucial financial backing to help launch Death Row in the early ’90s, which went on to sign legendary artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, among others. His involvement helped build the foundation of Death Row, although he didn’t remain an active part of the label due to his incarceration in the early stages of its success.

Harris’s history is complex; he was a former drug dealer and businessman with connections in both the music and entertainment industries. His crimes caught up to him and he was sentenced to a lengthy prison term due to drug trafficking and other charges. During his time in prison, he supported Death Row financially, working through intermediaries, including Suge Knight, to set up the label.

After serving more than three decades in prison, Harris was released in early 2021. Since then, he’s shown interest in making a positive impact, focusing on various business ventures and advocating for criminal justice reform. His influence remains significant, given his legacy with Death Row Records and his broader involvement in the industry.

Did Chief Keef Link-Up Prove Solange Knowles Is Queen Of Cross-Genre Cosigns?

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Aside from the notion that Solange Knowles might have a crush on Chief Keef, their recent link up has underscored the reality of how powerful a cosign from the Houston-bred singer can be—and has been for multiple artists over the years.

In case the moment didn’t populate on your timeline over the weekend, Solange surprised Chief Keef following his performance at his recent concert in Los Angeles. Along with the videos of Solange flicking up with Chief Keef and Lil Gnar, a viral clip of her showing love to Sosa over his 2018 Back To The Dead mixtape deep cut “Bestie” has since made its rounds on the web.

Aside from what appears to be some light flirting going on between Solange and Chief Keef, it’s clear from the video that the “Cranes In The Sky” vocalist is a true savant when it comes to her appreciation for the intricacies of musical sub genres such as Chicago’s 2010s drill era.

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But we’d be lying if we acted like this is a first for Solange, when in fact, it’s a part of a pattern of distinct behavior for her. In light of the 2024 bingo card foiling link-up, it’s worth noting that Solange has been a major advocate of both underground and up-and-coming mainstream artists for quite some time now. She’s cosigned some of the hottest records and artists to break through the music industry in recent years.

Not only was she an early supporter of Gunna and producer Wheezy’s anthemic “Who You Foolin” track, she also previously gave early cosigns to artists such as the City Girls’ JT and Atlanta rapper SahBabii among others.

Not to mention she created a definitive moment in 2019 upon bringing together Tyler, The Creator and Gucci Mane for “My Skin My Logo.” And of course Solange didn’t put us on to Gucci or Tyler, but who would’ve thought they could sound as good as they did on a track together before her?

In a sense, Solange has seemingly always been there pointing in the direction of a dope artist prior to them making an incredible run. Case in point, Tyler just did almost 300,000 units his first week with Chromakopia, albeit the album itself is truly superb, guess who also contributed to it?

Diddy Sexual Assault Accuser Secures Big Win With New Ruling

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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A New York judge won’t force an Arizona woman to disclose her identity after she sued Sean “Diddy” for rape. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Judge Vernon Broderick approved the plaintiff’s request to proceed anonymously on Monday (November 4).

The woman identified as Jane Doe accused Diddy of raping her in Las Vegas in 2024. Doe was invited to one of Diddy’s parties by a promoter known as “International Smoove.” She went back to Diddy’s hotel for an afterparty and allegedly lost control of her motor functions after consuming drinks provided by Diddy.

“Plaintiff did as was suggested by Combs and took a few sips of what she thought to be vodka from one of the open bottles, but about 40 minutes after having 1-2 drinks from the Ciroc bottle, Plaintiff began to feel nauseated and dizzy, slowly losing control of her motor functions,” her lawyers wrote. “This occurred at around 8 p.m. in the evening … Plaintiff informed ‘Smoove’ that she did not feel well, and likely would need to leave the party soon. ‘Smoove’ directed her to an empty bedroom in the suite and told her to lie down there until she felt better. He told her not to worry about being disturbed because the door would be locked. The next thing Plaintiff recalls is waking up the following morning feeling very groggy and sore. Her entire body hurt, and it felt difficult to move.”

Her attorneys continued, “As soon as she awoke, she saw Combs in the corner of the room, shirtless and yelling loudly and with animation at someone over the phone. He was the only person in the room with her and it was clear that someone else had been in the bed with her. Out of fear and confusion, Plaintiff remained silent and still until Combs left the room and she heard the front door to the suite close Plaintiff eventually got up and realized she was naked and her general soreness was more aggravated in her genital area. Plaintiff was horrified to realize that she was raped by Combs.”

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Doe said she slept for two entire days following the incident. She “struggled with intense emotional pain and mental health issues, feeling disgusted and deeply depressed.” She sought damages for battery and false imprisonment.

Judge Broderick allowed Doe to remain anonymous unlike a different judge handling one of the many “Jane Doe” lawsuits against Diddy. Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil ordered a Tennessee woman to reveal herself if she wanted to continue suing Diddy in October.

Diddy remains in jail on racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. His criminal trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.

JD Vance Bizarrely Claims “Boyz N The Hood” Shaped His Worldview

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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JD Vance curiously linked his worldview to John Singleton’s classic film Boyz N the Hood on an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience. The vice presidential candidate, who helped spread a racist conspiracy theory about Haitians eating pets in Ohio, said the movie influenced his brand of populism.

“I watch the movie a ton when I was 8, 9 years old and I didn’t realize how much that movie has had an influence on me until I watched it last night,” Vance told Rogan. “So, Furious Styles [portrayed by Laurence Fishburne], a lot of his stuff about not letting financial institutions buy up all the stuff in your communities – obviously, he’s talking about Black people in L.A. and not white people in rural, small town America – but I was like, ‘Oh! That’s maybe the first place that I ever heard this idea.’ Or he talks about the importance of fatherhood, the importance of – especially young boys – having a father in the home. I got that from Boyz N the Hood! And obviously, it spoke to me when I was a kid because I grew up at the time and I didn’t have much of a relationship with my dad.”

Vance used the movie to attack liberals in a culture war over math.

“[Styles] makes this observation [about] math being racist,” Vance said. “He’s criticizing the SAT for being culturally biased but then he says the only part that isn’t culturally biased is the math. And it’s like, ‘Oh, this is like a Black nationalist in the mid ‘80s.’ ‘Cause that’s kind of the philosophy of this movie. [It’s] what you might call old school Black leftism. This movie in the 1980s is saying something that I wish a lot of white liberals would hear today which is actually math is not racist … You guys are losing your damn minds.”

Boyz N the Hood hit theaters in 1991. The film starred Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Morris Chestnut.

Rihanna, Killer Mike & Queen Latifah Among Many Begging Fans To Vote In Critical Election

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Election Day is here and every vote counts. With so much at stake in the 2024 election, countless voices have encouraged Americans to cast their ballots on Tuesday (November 5).

Rihanna was among the many celebrities asking her fans to participate in the 2024 election. The diamond-selling superstar urged people to vote since she’s not a U.S. citizen.

“When protecting p###### and firing p###### can happen all in one vote #votecauseicant,” she wrote.

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Many voters only had their eyes on the presidential election. Killer Mike stressed the importance of the local races and ballot initiatives beyond the battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

“GEORGIA TODAY IS THE DAY TO MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD,” Mike wrote. “HEAD TO POLLS TO VOTE FOR NOT ONLY THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION BUT DOWN THE TICKET! VOTE HYPERLOCAL! #PlotPlanStrategizeOrganizeMobilize.”

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Queen Latifah called on her supporters to vote by detailing why she’s supporting Harris in the presidential race. Latifah called Trump a “comfortable liar” before listing more than a dozen reasons why she’s voting for Harris.

“She supports all women having agency over their bodies and reproductive functions – from wellness care, to abortion, to IVF treatment. I mean, for this, she had me at HELLO!” she wrote. “So, take a hard look at what’s on the table. If you don’t exercise your power, you forfeit your right to complain or have an opinion. VOTE TODAY AND LET’S GO FORWARD!”

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Latifah and Mike were just two of the many rappers pushing fans to vote in the 2024 election.

Check out some of the others below.

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Best Friend Of Diddy’s Ex Kim Porter Shoots Down Rumors Of Tell-All Book   

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The best friend of Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ late partner Kim Porter is breaking her silence on the existence of an alleged bombshell manuscript. 

For months, rumors have circulated that Porter wrote a diary about her time with the embattled mogul. Last week, Courtney Burgess testified before a grand jury after being subpoenaed by Department of Homeland Security agents. He claimed he was given flash drives containing Kim Porter’s “unedited” manuscript along with videos of Diddy assaulting multiple victims.  

However, according to Kim Porter’s best friend of 30 years, no such document exists. During an interview with TMZ, Lawanda Lane, who also lived with the late model for two decades, and was the caregiver of Kim and Diddy’s twin daughters, claimed Porter never wrote anything down. 

Furthermore, Lane said she was responsible for sorting through Porter’s belongings after her death in 2018. She distributed her belongings to family and friends and insisted she never found a manuscript.   

Lane isn’t the only person dismissing rumors Kim Porter wrote a book. Porter’s ex-husband Al B. Sure! filed a cease and desist demanding that Amazon stop selling a purported memoir on its website.  

Diddy & Kim Porter’s Children Denounce Manuscript Rumors  

Diddy and Porter’s children also denounced the book, dismissing the gossip as “simply untrue” saying that anyone suggesting otherwise “is misrepresenting themselves.” 

In September, the siblings shared a statement on social media addressing the supposed book.  

“Please understand that any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend, nor do they have her best interests at heart.” 

They also rejected rumors of “foul play” in their mother’s death while asking for respect for their mother’s memory.  

“We are deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives,” the siblings shared. “Our mother should be remembered for the beautiful, strong, kind and loving woman she was. Her memory should not be tainted by horrific conspiracy theories. 

Russell Simmons Claims He’s “Retired”—But Jane Doe Accuser Isn’t Buying It

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Russell Simmons declared he’s a “stateless” U.S. citizen as his legal battle with a Jane Doe accuser winds through court. Doe accused Simmons of “running from the Court’s jurisdiction to avoid taking accountability for his actions,” per court documents obtained by AllHipHop.

Doe, a former Def Jam executive, sued Simmons for rape in February. Simmons argued he can’t be sued in New York because he’s “stateless” and living on a retirement visa in Indonesia. Doe disputed the legitimacy of his claims.

“Defendant has presented self-serving declarations, incomplete screenshots of unverified scanned documents and cherry-picked references from his limited remote deposition,” Doe’s lawyers wrote. “But the limited discovery of Defendant taken so far demonstrates Defendant’s pattern of making inconsistent statements as to his citizenship as he sees fit, especially when examined in the context of his many public statements and overall course of conduct.

“His claim that he is ‘retired’ in Indonesia … while also trying to rebuild his business empire and actively working American partners for his current projects should give the Court serious doubt as to Defendant’s veracity in his claim that he does not intend to return to the United States.”

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Doe’s attorneys cited Simmons’ past remarks to AllHipHop as evidence of his contradictory statements. Simmons told AllHipHop he didn’t flee the U.S. to evade legal issues.

“People saying that I somehow can’t come home when I’m there all the time wears on you,” Simmons said in May. “It wears on me after a while to keep hearing the same narrative, which is false. I’m always in L.A., I’m always in New York and Miami. And I’ve never had any reason to feel unsafe in America.”

Simmons attempted to distance himself from New York in a previous court filing. Simmons said he’s been living in Bali since 2018. Doe’s lawyers insisted he’s still domiciled in New York.

“During his September 26, 2024, deposition, Defendant testified that he still pays the lease on a Manhattan apartment for his children,” Doe’s attorneys wrote. “He admitted that he still maintains a New York office space for a company he owns at 512 Fashion Ave Rm 4300, New York, NY. This is in direct contradiction to Defendant’s representations to the Court in his renewed motion for judgment on the pleadings that he does not own any real property in New York.

“Because Defendant leases and owns real property in New York, this weighs in favor of him being domiciled in New York … Despite Defendant’s representations that he now claims to reside at a hotel in Indonesia, Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort, Defendant has provided no documentation to support this claim that this hotel is his actual residence and not a temporary boarding place at one of his places of business.”

Doe sued Simmons for sexual battery/assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and gender-motivated violence. Doe claimed the Def Jam founder raped her when she worked for the label during the ‘90s.

Buckshot Speaks Out For First Time Since Brutal Assault Left Him Hospitalized

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Buckshot—best known as one-half of Black Moon and a member of Boot Camp Clik—is speaking out following a brutal assault that left him hospitalized.

In a statement obtained by AllHipHop, the proud 49-year-old Brooklyn native acknowledged the seriousnesses of the incident and explained it had to do with some property he owns in the Flatbush neighborhood.

“To all my friends, fans, and supporters—thank you for reaching out during this difficult time,” he began. “Recently, I was the victim of a violent assault involving multiple individuals armed with weapons, including handguns. This attack stems from ongoing disputes over my property, where I am the rightful owner but have faced issues with unauthorized occupants who escalated the situation to violence.”

Buckshot also expressed his deep sadness over the attack taking place in his hometown. He continued, “As someone who’s been an entertainer and part of this community for over 30 years, I am deeply disturbed that such an incident could happen in New York—a city I love and call home. Violence like this has no place here, and I’m calling on everyone to come together to make New York safer and better for all of us.”

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Buckshot concluded his statement with not only another call-to-action but also a promise to hold the suspects accountable.

“I am currently recovering from my injuries and am working closely with my legal team and law enforcement to ensure this matter is handled properly,” he said. “We are committed to seeing justice served, and I ask for your patience and support as the legal process unfolds. Again, thank you for all the well wishes. Let’s put an end to violence and help rebuild a stronger, safer New York.”

The violent attack took place on Thursday (October 31) and someone decided to film it rather than help. A graphic video of Buckshot circulated on social media following the beating in which he’s bloodied and bruised. He was eventually taken to a local hospital.

An outpouring of support started making its way toward Buckshot in the aftermath of the assult, with many of his peers hoping for a speedy recovery.

Fat Joe Rallies Latino Voters For Kamala Harris On Election Eve 

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Fat Joe is throwing his support behind Kamala Harris in the last hours of the race, calling on Latinos to vote for the Vice President. 

On Monday night (November 4), the eve of the election, Fat Joe delivered a passionate address, urging Latino voters to rally behind Harris while calling on Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric on race.  

“They said they needed a Puerto Rican in Allentown, and boy, I was more than honored to come out here and talk to my people,” he began. “You know, Ms. Kamala Harris, the next president of the United States of America, she’s been a great friend to us. She’s been a great leader and I believe in her, wholeheartedly. That’s why I call her my friend.”   

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Fat Joe, who is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, said his message would be “short but sweet” and questioned how Latinos could vote for Donald Trump.  

“Where’s your pride if you’re still out there talking about [how] you might be voting for somebody or you’re not decided?” he continued. “Where’s your pride as a Latino? The man went and blocked the aid for Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria. What are we doing here?” 

Fat Joe went on to praise Kamala Harris for her response to the hurricane before referencing Trump’s remarks about Haitian migrants and his recent widely condemned rally. 

“The other day at Madison Square Garden, that was no joke,” he added. “It was filled with so much hate. Hatred of Jewish people. Hatred of Black people. Carving watermelons? Calling Puerto Rico an ‘island of garbage?’ My Latinos, where is your pride?” 

Fat Joe wasn’t the only celebrity who turned out for Kamala Harris on election eve. Oprah Winfrey, Ricky Martin, and DJ Cassidy showed support while Lady Gaga performed “God Bless America.” 

When is Tyler, The Creator Dropping A New Album?

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Is Tyler, The Creator making another new album? Yes. Teasers for this new album started on October 16, and on October 17, Tyler, the Creator officially announced that he would be releasing Chromakopia on Monday, October 28. He unveiled the cover art for the album, a mysterious black-and-white picture of soldier Tyler with his hair in horns and a mask.

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What is Tyler, the Creator’s New Persona?

If the teasers and cover art are any indication, it seems that we have entered a new era of Tyler, the Creator music complete with a new alter-ego.

Back in 2012, the song “Sam Is Dead” was released by Odd Future, seen as Okonama killed off three of his alter-egos (Ace the Creator, Wolf Haley, and Tron Cat) in an artistic way to creatively find his own freedom.

And that’s what one of the teasers for Chromakopia seems to hint at as we see Tyler, the Creator in the snippet of the video for the new song ”ST. CHROMA”—which creatively mixes whispers and rapping—where we see a masked Tyler leading a march of men through a desert and directing them into a green shipping container with the words “CHROMAKOPIA” on the side before we see him shut the door and then blow the shipping container up.

If this video is any indication of what this new album may be like, then we are all in for a real treat and it will become much clearer what this new masked persona means when the entire album hits the streets and his upcoming Chromakopia: The World Tour gets underway.

Who May Be Featured on Chromakopia?

On DIGITALxDWNLD, four Hip Hop artists were speculated on about possibly having appearances on songs including Westside_Gunn, Kanye West, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky. Tyler, The Creator (and Billie Essco) were featured on the Westside Gunn and Joey Bada$$ song “327,” while West (and Lil Wayne) were featured on Tyler’s song “Smuckers”.

Should all four of these guys actually be on Chromakopia, expect the album to shoot to No. 1 on the charts and with Tyler, the Creator and Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar both so hot right now, expect tickets for the 2025 tour to sell out extremely fast.

If ”ST. CHROMA” and ”Noid”— that include excerpts from the Ngozi Family’s “Nizakupanga Ngzo”—are any indication of new songs Tyler, the Creator has in store for us on Chromakopia, then like his best-selling platinum (1 million copies) Call Me If You Get Lost, the new Chromakopia may also end up topping the Billboard charts and eclipse his last 2021 album release in sales.

Tyler, the Creator Discography

  • Bastard_(mixtape) (2009)
  • Goblin (2011)
  • Wolf (2013)
  • Cherry Bomb (2015)
  • Flower Boy (2017)
  • Igor (2019)
  • Call Me If You Get Lost (2021)
  • Chromkopia (2024)

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To promote the new Tyler, the Creator album, the 33-year-old American will be on tour in 2025, doing 39 dates across North America with 36 shows in the United States and three dates in Canada. Promoted by AEG Presents, the world tour will also visit the United Kingdom and will include seven shows in Oceania, specifically in Australia and New Zealand.

Tickets for Chromakopia: The World Tour will go on sale on Friday, November 1 at 10 am local time in each of these scheduled tour markets.

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Boosie Badazz Reveals He’s Expecting Ninth Child 

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Boosie Badazz has revealed he is expanding his family and welcoming a new baby. 

The father of eight recently announced he is set to become a father of nine. He shared the news on Instagram, posting a video of him dancing at an Atlanta Hawks game. 

While Boosie is often seen enthusiastically grooving away courtside, he dropped some special moves on this occasion. 

“BABY OTW DANCE ‼️” he shared in the caption. “IM ABOUT TO BE A DADDY AGAIN.” 

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While Boosie didn’t share any details about the mother of his baby, the rapper is engaged to Rajel Nelson. 

Although Nelson has been open about her desire to have children, specifically a son, she denied being pregnant earlier this summer. However, during an Instagram Live back in January, Boosie’s fianceé told her followers she would not announce her pregnancy until her third trimester.   

“Y’all ain’t going to know I’m pregnant until I’m about 7 months,” Nelson stated. “But that’s enough time for y’all to process it.” 

Boosie and Rajel were set to walk down the aisle in April until a court ruling scuppered their plans. 

In June 2023, a federal judge ordered Boosie Badazz not to contact any witnesses, including his fiancée, as part of his pretrial release conditions in a gun case.   

He asked the court to release the restrictions in January 2024, arguing the couple were due to be married in April. However, the judge refused, ordering Boosie not to contact Nelson for at least 60 days.   

Although the judge dismissed the case in June this year, a month later, Boosie claimed the prosecutor indicted him on the same charges.  

Young Thug Gets T.I. Out Of “Retirement” With First Appearance Since Jail Release

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Young Thug is making up for lost time, linking up with fellow ATL rapper T.I. days after his release from jail. 

On Monday night (November 4), T.I. surprised his nearly 15 million Instagram followers with a video of Young Thug, the first since leaving jail. 

“Hey, man. What you got to tell these people,” T.I. says in the video while panning the camera to Thug. “I’m back, Thugger replied. “I’m back, Jack.”  

Hinting that the frequent collaborators could be getting back in the studio T.I. added, “It’s time.” 

Despite his retirement plans, it appears T.I. is cooking something up with Young Thug.  

“Yeahhhhh [you know what the f### going on],” T.I. captioned the video. “The Kings have Reconvened #KingJeffrey #KingSr. Guess I’m officially outta retirement. For tonight.” 

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Young Thug was released last week (October 31) after taking a non-negotiated plea deal. Judge Whitaker sentenced the rapper to 40 years, with the first five years served in prison and commuted by time served. She also hit him with 15 years of probation and thousands of dollars in fines. 

T.I., who spoke up for Young Thug through his trial, was one of the first to celebrate his release.  

“Welcome Home lil bruddah,” T.I. wrote in a congratulatory tweet. “It’s been too long… Time to get back to it!!! #KingJeffrey @youngthug.” 

In addition to T.I., Young Thug appears to be working on new music with Lil Baby. The pair exchanged social media posts teasing a possible collab, causing a stir among Gunna fans.  

Meanwhile, social media users have been sharing billboards with a line recently quoted by Baby and Thug, suggesting a collab could be imminent.  

Tia Kemp Blasts Rick Ross Over “Age-Gap” Romance: “Will Be Gone In A Month”  

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Rick Ross’ ex and the mother of his child, Tia Kemp, is calling out Rick Ross for dating a much younger woman and claims the new couple will be over before Christmas. 

The outspoken social media personality took to Instagram Live on Monday (November 4) to put her ex on blast. Kemp said she is waiting on her child support payment, and in the meantime, she’s throwing shade at Rozay’s “lil young’un,” the rapper’s new girlfriend, Justice Williams. 

It’s payday,” Kemp began. “We don’t get paid on f###### Fridays. I need my s### on Monday. You tell that funky fat b####, he’s trying to get my attention with this little Diddler baby.” 

Tia Kemp continued, highlighting the rumored 20-year-plus age gap between Rick Ross and his girlfriend.   

“You see the big age f###### gap? That b#### is a Diddler,” she added, referencing her nickname for Diddy. “He doing every f###### thing to cover his ass right now. He trying to make the blogs and all that s### right now with a muthafuckin lil girl. I’ll give that b#### something to go viral for.” 

Tia Kemp Says Rick Ross Gives His Girlfriends A Contract

Kemp then implied Williams is bound by a “contract” with Rick Ross and said the couple will be over before the end of the year.  

“Y’all know the girl will be gone in the month,” she added. “Probably before Christmas, man. He got too many children he gotta f###### support for Christmas. The b#### ain’t going to get nothing.”  

Rick Ross is currently wining and dining his new boo on a birthday trip to Dubai, but Tia Kemp joked, “It’s bring your child to work” day.  

Tia Kemp isn’t the only one who thinks Rick Ross will soon move on. Last month, Williams addressed the doubters who believe the romance won’t last.   

“If I’m here for 30, 60, 90 days, then so be it,” Williams said on Instagram Live. “But when I’m here past 30, 60, 90 days, I want everybody to go buy me some type of electronic. Y’all owe me.” 

Kodak Black’s Shocking Stream With Kai Cenat Sparks Concern As Rapper Appears High

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Kodak Black was trending for all the wrong reasons after a disturbing appearance on streamer Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 subathon. 

The popular Twitch streamer is days into a non-stop 30-day marathon stream in which he’s aiming to broadcast live around the clock. 

On Monday evening (November 4), Kodak Black joined Kai Cenat, a decision the streamer may come to regret. Black, who has admitted to abusing substances in the past, appeared out of it throughout the stream.

Viewers shared unsettling clips of Kodak Black rambling incoherently while making sudden, jerky movements with his body as a perplexed Kai Cenat watched on. 

Fans were convinced Kodak Black popped a Percocet pill during the stream, sharing a clip of the Pompano Beach, Floria native seemingly tossing a white tablet into his mouth. 

Kai Cenat attempted to get Kodak Black to freestyle during one segment, with disastrous results. 

Another clip showed Kodak Black getting upset when someone in the chat asked Kai Cenat to bring back his guest from earlier this week Lil Uzi Vert.

Earlier this year, Kodak Black claimed he dramatically reduced his Percocet intake. However, just months later, he sparked concern with a bizarre livestream. Fans believed he was back on hard drugs, claiming he was “tweaking” while on live. 

In June, Kodak Black discussed his addiction while performing, confessing to taking 100 pills per day at his worst point. 

“I was chewing 100 Percs a day, man,” he told the crowd. “Average like 40. Average! If I was f###### with them fake s####, bruh, I’d have been dead. Bruh, I say that, I’m explaining myself now. I don’t want y’all to hear that and take that and feel like it’s okay to do that s###, ya feel me?” 

Wack 100 Reignites Feud With “Bozo” J Prince Following Cryptic Instagram Live 

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Wack 100 has reignited his war of words with J Prince, calling him a “bozo” and claiming the Rap-A-Lot Records founder was sending shots at him on Instagram Live. 

On Monday (November 4), Wack shared a screenshot from the livestream that included a comment from a user in the chat claiming J Prince was talking about the longtime music manager.  

Wack 100 hit back in the caption, claiming he’s living rent-free in J Prince’s head. 

“THIS BOZO @jprincerespect GOT MY NAME IN HIS MOUTH BUT BLOCKS ME FROM COMMENTING,” Wack wrote. “EVERYBODY ELSE CAN COMMENT BUT HE TOOK THE TIME TO BLOCK #WACK[100] FROM COMMENTS AND SAID MY NAME SO MANY TIMES THE CHAT IS ASKING HIM WHY HES SCREAMING MY NAME. I HAVE REAL ESTATE IN HIS MIND. ASK HIM WHY @jprincejr HAS A SEAL FILE ASK EM TO ADDRESS THAT N DA HOOD.” 

He also implied J Prince didn’t keep the same energy in person. “WE BOTH KNOW YOU WERE NICE ASF WHEN I CAUGHT U 1 On 1,” he added in the comment section.  

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J Prince Calls Out “Social Media Gangsters”

During the livestream that ruffled Wack 100’s feathers, without naming names, J Prince discussed “social media gangsters” that “can’t even walk to the store.” 

While strolling around the neighborhood, he added, “Ain’t a body out here with me other than me you know what I mean. Because it’s love, respect and fear.” 

According to J Prince, “This lying s### is in style,” and he refused to go along with it.  

“I don’t receive it, I don’t condone it and I don’t even like the n##### that that support it,” he explained. “Because I over understand what’s going to come with that.” 

Targeting those who “fake” it on social media, J Prince then referenced his recent Instagram post.  

“The universal laws govern us all,” he said. “When I use those words, ‘reaping what you sow,’ oh you can guarantee you going to reap what you sow.” 

Earlier this week, J Prince denied rumors that feds raided his Houston home while showing off his new Rolls Royce on Instagram. However, he also sent a shot at podcasters who make a living telling lies.  

“As for those rats who call themselves podcasters, lying and causing confusion for a living,” he said. “They’ll eventually reap what they sow. Wishing myself a Happy Birthday because I’m the Treat not the Trick.” 

Ashanti Gushes Over “Soulmate” Nelly As Rapper Turns 50 

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Nelly and Ashanti opened up about married life and raising their young son as the rapper celebrated his 50th birthday. 

Ashanti packed in the surprises at her husband’s gold-themed 50th birthday bash at Tao in Las Vegas on Saturday, November 2, revealing she was “tiptoeing” around him to keep special moments hidden. 

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight aired Monday (November 4), Ashanti explained her top priority was ensuring Nelly enjoyed himself to the fullest because he always makes sure everybody else is having a good time.  

“It’s priceless, honestly, just to have my soulmate, like my person, like my best friend, like my protector,” Ashanti explained. “It’s an amazing feeling. The universe doesn’t make mistakes.” 

The couple began dating in the early 2000s but split in 2014 after nearly ten years together. Nelly and Ashanti spent a decade apart before rekindling their relationship last year and married in December. They welcomed their first child together, a son named Kareem Kenkaide, in July.   

“She’s a great person, she’s a great mother,” Nelly said of Ashanti. “I’ma be completely honest, even when it comes to doing this—having birthday parties and things like that. Me personally, I didn’t have birthday parties until I was giving myself birthday parties. But with her and her family, and the way that they all intertwine and show they love, they made these types of situations and events very, very meaningful.” 

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Later in the interview, Nelly joked about the joys of fatherhood. 

“He’s a boy and you know, I’ve had boys, but you’re changing them. You have to duck and I’ve been peed on so much,” he said. “I can’t wait to show him some of the pictures and the videos. Like, ‘look at what your mom was doing to you.’ She treats him like a Build-A-Bear.” 

SIGNS: Equatorial Guinea’s Financial Crime Chief Compared To Diddy Over Explicit Video Scandal

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Equatorial Guinea’s Financial Crime Chief has been caught in jaw-dropping sex scandal after hundreds of videos allegedly capturing his intimate extramarital affairs were leaked.

Baltasar Ebang Engonga, who is the director general of the nation’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has found himself at the center of a sizzling scandal. Known for his stringent enforcement of financial regulations, the chief investigator is now under intense scrutiny after a treasure trove of more than 300 explicit videos featuring himself with a range of high-profile women was uncovered on his office computer.

The explosive footage reportedly includes intimate moments with his brother’s wife, a cousin, and, shockingly, the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s President. The scandal is so staggering it’s reportedly already been dubbed “one of the most shocking betrayals in the country’s history.”

Sources close to the investigation revealed that the videos were found during a routine fraud investigation in Ebang’s office. According to insiders, each encounter was consensually recorded, though that hasn’t stopped the fallout. Once leaked online, the videos sent Equatorial Guinea’s media landscape into a frenzy, sparking conversations about integrity, power, and corruption at the very top of the nation’s political sphere. The scandal is rumored to have deeply embarrassed the upper echelons of Equatorial Guinea’s elite, who now scramble to manage the fallout.

In a stern response that signals just how severe the scandal’s impact has been, Vice President Teodoro Nguema took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to condemn Ebang’s actions. He did not mince words, declaring, “Ministries are solely and exclusively for carrying out administrative work in support of the country’s development—sexual relations in offices are prohibited.”

He promised that “control mechanisms” would ensure strict adherence to this rule moving forward.

“Anyone who violates this rule again will be subject to disciplinary proceedings for indecent conduct and will be dismissed from their job,” Nguema concluded. It’s clear that the Vice President is intent on saving face, but many wonder how much control he really wields over a government facing rampant scandals.

The scandal has also made its way to North America, by way of social media, as users compare Engonga’s scandal to Diddy’s sexual assault allegations and ongoing federal indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering crimes.

Baltasar Ebang, a man with a significant influence on the country’s financial laws and married with six children, has thus far remained silent. But with his reputation on the line and a family name to protect, the public waits with bated breath to see whether he’ll issue a statement of his own—or continue to hide in the shadows as his once-powerful image crumbles.

Scandals of this magnitude are becoming a recurring theme among high-ranking officials in developing nations, with similar accusations surfacing in recent years. From infamous escapades involving Nigerian oil tycoons to marital controversies in Kenya’s political scene, it seems that the allure of power often comes entangled with personal scandals that threaten to undermine entire administrations. As political watchers observe this latest revelation, it’s a somber reminder that those trusted with the greatest responsibilities are often the ones swept up in shocking controversies.