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Erica Mena Puts Safaree On Blast After He Files To Lower Child Support  

Safaree and Erica Mena’s custody drama just got even messier after the reality TV star put her ex-husband on blast for allegedly leaking court documents and rarely seeing his children. 

On Tuesday (October 14), In Touch reported that Safaree petitioned to lower his child support payments in June 2023. He claimed he could no longer afford the $4,305 monthly payment agreed in the 2022 divorce settlement. Per the court documents, the arrangement was based on his $61,157 monthly income and Mena’s monthly earnings of $41,289. 

However, Safaree claims there has since been a “significant change” to the shared custody arrangement. In his filing, Safaree claimed he no longer earns $61,000 monthly as “he is no longer a full- time talent on Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta.”  

Further, his lawyers argued Safaree suffered a “significant loss of income” because of Erica Mena, accusing his ex-wife of a six-month-long “extensive public disparagement campaign against” him on social media. 

In his filing, Safaree claimed Mena publicly referred to him as a “deadbeat” and “attacked his parenting skills without reason.” He also claimed she harassed potential co-workers with false allegations against him and has turned his largely female fanbase against him with her claims.  

Safaree claims Mena’s actions led to a drop in income while Mena’s earnings have increased. He requested that she pay his legal fees.  

Additionally, Safaree’s lawyers claimed he had the children for more than the prescribed 12 days, stating he’s had the children in “his physical custody on average 3-4 weeks consistently during his time.” 

Erica Mena Claps Back At Safaree

However, Erica Mena fired back with a calendar alleging Safaree only saw his children on 16 occasions this year.  

“Mom is yellow. “Dad” is orange,” she captioned her since-deleted post shared by The Neighborhood Talk. 

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Mena also slammed Safaree in her Instagram Story, accusing him of leaking the court papers for attention. 

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Kendrick Lamar’s Epic Night At 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards: 8 Wins, Including Song of the Year 

Kendrick Lamar triumphed at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, walking away with a whopping eight wins. 

The celebrated West Coast MC was nominated in 11 categories, many of them for his Drake diss “Not Like Us.” While K. Dot wasn’t at the ceremony, hosted by Fat Joe and held on October 8, but aired on Tuesday (October 15), he was the night’s biggest winner.  

Lamar scored a total of eight awards, scooping many of the major categories including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Lyricist of the Year.  

Additionally, K. Dot and collaborator/pgLang co-founder Dave Free were rewarded for the detailed work on the “Not Like Us” visuals earning joint Video Director of the Year trophies. 

He faced stiff competition for Artist of the Year, going up against the likes of Drake, 21 Savage, Cardi B, Future, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. 

He also scored wins for his appearance on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” besting the competitors in the Best Collaboration and Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse categories. 

Unsurprisingly Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like That” won Impact Song of the Year. The track etched a place in the record books with an unprecedented 22nd week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart.  

Kendrick Lamar Rumored To Be Working On New Album

While Kendrick Lamar has been relatively silent in the aftermath of his battle with Drake, the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement notwithstanding, he’s rumored to be working on a new album. 

According to Lamar collaborator and TDE affiliate Devin Malik, K. Dot is crafting the follow-up to 2022’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. He recently tweeted a clip of him and Dot at the Ken & Friends concert in June. “Mood cause new k dot album otwwww,” he wrote, ramping up anticipation for the potential project.  

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Diddy Accused Of Brutal Gang Rape In Retaliation For Tupac Shakur Murder Accusation 

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing disturbing claims in a new lawsuit from a woman claiming the embattled mogul violated her with a TV remote before he and his associates brutally gang-raped her because she implied the Bad Boy Records founder was involved in the murder of Tupac Shakur. 

TMZ reports a woman named Ashley Parham claims she was introduced to Diddy in 2018 over a FaceTime call by a man she met at the bar. She was unimpressed by the famous rapper and accused him of involvement in Tupac’s death. 

Parham alleged Diddy told her she would “pay” for her remarks and followed through with his threat a month later after their mutual acquaintance invited her to his home in Orinda, California. 

Parham recalled a horrific encounter, which she claims began with Diddy holding a knife to her face and threatening to cut her face in a “Glasgow smile” in retaliation for her remarks about Tupac’s murder. 

She claimed Combs Enterprises chief of staff Kristina Khorram, who Diddy once referred to as his “right hand,” was present and told her boss not to cut Parham because they could potentially “sell” her to clients for sex before threatening to have her sent overseas where her family would never find her. 

Parham says Diddy then removed her clothes at knifepoint, and smothered her with an unknown liquid substance before violently sexually assaulting her with a TV remote.  

Parham claims the attack escalated from there, with Diddy threatening her life. He then subjected her to a vicious a### rape and summoned two other men who also anally raped her. She also accused a fourth man of vaginal rape. 

After the alleged assaults, Parham claimed her attackers, including Diddy, went outside to smoke. She then made her escape, grabbing a knife, but had to pass Diddy to exit the property.  

He allegedly told Parham he had given her “enough drugs to take out a horse” and was shocked to see her walking. He also made a lewd comment about the alleged rape before offering her hush money to say she consented to everything. 

When she refused and told Diddy she would report the attack to the police, Parham claims Diddy told her nobody would believe her claims and threatened to harm her family if she went to the authorities. She claimed one of Diddy’s associates showed her a phone displaying what seemed to be a live video feed from outside her sister’s house. 

Diddy allegedly referenced Tupac’s murder, telling Parham he’d gotten away with bigger crimes and even called his mother, Janice Combs, to convince Parham not to report her son. 

Parham claims she chased Diddy with the knife she took from the home but took mercy on him when he pleaded for his life. She then fled for the exit, but Diddy caught up with her and she lunged at him with the knife, grazing his stomach.  

She escaped and got help from a neighbor who called the police. Parham claims she reported the incident to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Walnut Creek Police and the Orinda Police Department but was told no law enforcement agency had an active investigation in response to her reports. 

Diddy is currently being held without bond at the Metropolitan Detention Center until his racketeering trial, which is slated for May 5, 2025. 

His attorneys have not yet responded to Parham’s allegations. However, they claimed the case against Diddy “is rapidly becoming a media circus,” in a new filing Tuesday (October 15). Diddy’s legal team pointed to Tony Buzbee’s plans to file over 100 new lawsuits, six of which were filed this week. 

“With each new anonymous accuser, Mr. Combs is being forced to defend his entire sexual history rather than specific, actionable claims. This undermines his right to a fair trial.” 

Parham is not one of Buzbee’s clients. She is reportedly represented by Ariel Mitchell and Shawn Perez. 

Is Diddy’s Sexual History On Trial? His Lawyers Think So In New Demand To Court

Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are raising alarms that their client will be unable to receive a fair trial, citing an overwhelming number of sexual assault allegations and a media frenzy surrounding the accusations.

In a court filing submitted on Tuesday (October 15), Diddy’s legal team argued that the massive volume of claims, many from anonymous sources, is turning the trial into an unfair inquiry into the music mogul’s entire sexual history.

According to the defense, these factors have only encouraged further baseless allegations and pointed to lawyer Tony Buzbee’s recent press conference, which aired on social media and featured a hotline that received 12,000 calls in just 24 hours.

Diddy’s legal team explained how Tony Buzbee was planning to file over 100 new lawsuits, six of which were filed this week.

“This case is rapidly becoming a media circus,” Diddy’s lawyers said in their filing. “With each new anonymous accuser, Mr. Combs is being forced to defend his entire sexual history rather than specific, actionable claims. This undermines his right to a fair trial.”

As a result, Diddy’s lawyers are asking the court to compel the government to reveal the identities of the alleged victims, claiming the ambiguity of the charges has left their client at a significant disadvantage.

Without knowing which claims the government intends to pursue in court, Diddy’s lawyers say he is essentially “playing a guessing game.”

The filing also stressed that Diddy has already faced irreparable damage to his reputation due to the torrent of allegations, which have been amplified by the media.

According to the defense, some claims have already been debunked, but only after causing significant harm.

They cited instances where plaintiffs withdrew their lawsuits or were caught attempting to bribe witnesses to corroborate their stories, referencing the allegations against one of his accusers, Thalia Graves.

Diddy’s legal team contends that many of the claims surfaced because of his eight-figure settlement with Cassie.

His lawyers argue that many of these civil suits are designed to extort settlements from Diddy rather than to seek justice.

In addition to the flood of accusations, Diddy’s attorneys pointed out that the media coverage has been one-sided and heavily biased against their client.

The plaintiffs’ lawyers, unlike the defense, are not bound by the court’s strict rules on pretrial publicity, enabling them to make inflammatory statements to the press without repercussion.

In contrast, Diddy’s team is restricted in how they can respond, further complicating their ability to counter public perception.

Diddy’s defense team concluded their argument by urging the court to intervene and require the government to identify the specific allegations and accusers that will be addressed during the trial.

The government has not yet responded to the defense’s request. Diddy is currently being held without bond at the Metropolitan Detention Center until his racketeering trial, which is slated for May 5, 2025.

2 Chainz Notes NBA Stars LeBron James & Kevin Durant In Choice Not To Re-Sign With Def Jam

2 Chainz used an interesting reference nodding to his NBA BFF LeBron James while announcing his latest career move.

On Monday (October 14), the Atlanta rap veteran took to his Instagram and dropped the bombshell, revealing he’s officially leaving Def Jam and going independent. Filming from Abu Dhabi while getting a few shots up on the NBA court where a few pre-season games have been played, 2 Chainz revealed that he’s ready to take on the music industry as a free agent.

“What up Trap check?,” 2 Chainz said in part. “Check. One, two. It’s your hostess with the most right now. Starting last week, I’m now an independent artist. That’s right. I’m not re-signing with Def Jam.”

2 Chainz then compared his status as an independent artist to the high-stakes free agency deals seen in the NBA by likening his situation to that of NBA superstars such as James and Kevin Durant.

“So think of it like KD or like LeBron, the biggest free agent in the game,” he said.

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Seemingly making his desire to field the most lucrative offers available, Big Toni confidently teased his willingness to hear out record labels who might have interest in signing him to the rap game equivalent of a “supermax” contract.

“Better come on to these folks talking about that good oil money down here,” he said. “You better come on with your bag, Jake.”

When looking at the big picture, this is a major development in 2 Chainz career, and is certainly a moment in the industry, given his illustrious run thus far. 2 Chainz was signed to Def Jam for over a decade, beginning his solo career with the label in 2012. During his time there, he released six studio albums, starting with Based On A T.R.U. Story (BOATS) in 2012 and ending with Dope Don’t Sell Itself in 2022. It’s also worth noting that he and Lil Wayne’s collaborative project Welcome 2 Collegrove was released under Def Jam last year, as well.

It makes sense 2 Chainz referenced the NBA world in his announcement that he’s now an independent artist. For starters, he has maintained a close friendship with James over the years, even enlisting the NBA legend as an executive producer for his 2019 album Rap or Go to the League. On top of that, when Durant and James last hit free agency, they both signed lucrative supermax contracts, but the terms and financial impacts of their deals differed due to timing and team strategies.

Bron’s most recent supermax contract came in 2018 when he signed a four-year, $153.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. On the other hand, Kevin Durant’s most recent supermax signing occurred in 2019 when he joined the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year, $164.3 million deal as part of a sign-and-trade agreement with the Golden State Warriors.

Nick Cannon, Rick Ross And 5120 Ent Give Amazing “Wild ’N Out Live” Show In Brooklyn

Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out Live Tour 2024: The Final Lap delivered an electrifying evening filled with comedy, music, and unexpected surprises.

The energy in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center was electric as fans received a night to remember. The show featured Rip Micheals, Justina Valentine, Conceited, and DC Young Fly, and other comedians that kept the crowd laughing. The show seamlessly went from hilarious sketch battles to wild freestyle segments.

Rick Ross was in the house, along with what seemed like an endless number of crew members. He went on to turn up the volume for the audience, along with newer rap artist Rob49. The New Orleans rep is known widely for his collaboration on Travis Scott’s 2023 song “Topia Twins.” Both artists rounded out the musical performances.

Beyond the normal banter and entertainment was Eugene Parker, CEO of 5120 Entertainment. He explained the source of pride he felt pulling off the tour with Rip Micheals.

“Partnering with Rip Micheals Entertainment on this tour shows what’s possible when two entities come together with a shared vision,” Parker said. “This tour is about more than just entertainment—it’s about showcasing Black excellence from the ground up. From financing to production to execution, we’re proving that Black professionals can lead, collaborate, and create something extraordinary on a national stage.”

The BK stop of the Wild ’N Out Live Tour was extraordinary on stage and behind the scenes. On the remaining four dates, the tour will continue to celebrate comedy, music, and culture.

Below are the remaining dates for the  Wild ’N Out Live Tour:

AllHipHop will be sharing more content from the tour soon.

Cardi B Reveals How Her Stripper Past Came In Handy For Her Birthday Celebration

Cardi B, formerly known as Camilla, revealed to her Twitter followers that her past experience as an exotic dancer played a role in her recent lavish birthday celebration.

On Monday (October 14), Cardi explained to her 35 million-plus Twitter followers how a wardrobe malfunction led to her revisiting her former place of employment ahead of her birthday party in New York commemorating her 32nd birthday.

According to the “WAP” rapper, the “thotty” dress that she had intended to pop out in for her birthday shindig ended up being a little too risqué. However, rather than allowing the designer mishap affect her plant to party the night away, she revealed that she fell back on her humble beginnings as a stripper to save the day in a timely manner.

“So let me tell ya about my little thotty dress.. the dress I was gonna wear for my birthday was a little too small and there wasn’t enough fabric…,” Cardi B wrote in part in the tweet.

“So I got my a## in a truck and went to Staten Dolls gentlemen’s club where I worked at for four years and bought this little dress because baby NOTHING was gonna stop this night…,” she added.

As she continued, Cardi reflected on her experience revisiting the gentleman’s club she once worked at while pursuing her rap career, and touched on the love she received from he former co-workers — who apparently still affectionately refer to her by her dancer stage name.

“I love the fact that they don’t see me like CARDI B,” she wrote. “They still treat me like CAMILLA (Fun fact.. that was my stripper name [crying laughing emojis]).”

With the tweet attracting over four million views, and counting, it seems clear that the little black dress, featuring a sheer, chiffon-like fabric waistline and plunging cleavage cut, was a hit with among her followers. The party itself also seemed to be a hit and attracted a number of appearances and performances from up-and-coming artists such Scar Lip, Fendi Da Rapper, Cash Cobain, Lola Brooke and more.

Check out the post with the recap of Cardi’s birthday bash below.

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50 Cent Trolled By Jeweler He’s Suing In His Old South Jamaica Hood

A jeweler gave away $50,000 worth of silver in 50 Cent’s South Jamaica, Queens neighborhood in reaction to the TV mogul’s trademark infringement lawsuit. Maksud Agadjani trolled the G-Unit rapper by posting footage of the giveaway on social media, suggesting it should settle their legal dispute.

“I don’t need your image,” Agadjani claimed. “Your videos are down. I hope we could call it a day in a respectful manner like two grown men.”

50 Cent sued Agadjani for $5 million. The G-Unit rapper took legal action after the jeweler brazenly copied his cross chain and boasted about it online.

“You’re not Jesus Christ,” Agadjani declared in South Jamaica. “You don’t own the cross. But that’s neither here nor there … Just trying to resolve this conflict in the spirit of the Lord, bro.”

Agadjani trolled 50 Cent by saying the diamond-selling artist should focus on Diddy. 50 Cent is producing a documentary series about Diddy for Netflix.

“You’ve got better things to do,” Agadjani said. “You got Diddy, you got baby oil. You got everything you need, man. What do you need me for?”

He added, “Instead of giving money to lawyers, let’s do the right thing and handle it like men. I know you’re a grown man. I know you can handle yourself.”

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Agadjani started bragging about copying 50 Cent’s chain in August. The jeweler received a warning before the lawsuit was filed on October 10.

“This was a bad idea,” 50 Cent commented on one of Agadjani’s posts. “You will regret doing this I promise.”

Agadjani failed to convince the rap star to drop the lawsuit after seeking forgiveness on social media.

“Let me think about it,” 50 Cent wrote. “Nah you tried to play with me! You know the vibes by Monday.”

50 Cent announced his first Las Vegas residency on Tuesday (October 15). His first show is scheduled for December 27.

Diddy Celebrates Daughter’s Birthday From Jail Amid Lawsuit Onslaught

Sean “Diddy” Combs posted on social media for the first time since his September 2024 arrest on Tuesday (October 15). The Bad Boy Records founder wished his youngest daughter a happy birthday via Instagram.

“Happy Birthday to you!” he wrote. “Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday baby Love! Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday @loveseancombs daddy loves you.”

Diddy was indicted for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

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The incarcerated mogul’s legal troubles worsened when six more lawsuits were filed against him on Monday (October 14). One of the alleged victims said he was a minor when Diddy sexually assaulted him at a party.

“[Diddy] instructed John Doe to drop his pants and expose his penis so that Combs could inspect it, explaining it was a rite of passage and the route to becoming a star, and also as a way to prove himself,” the lawsuit claimed. “‘Don’t you want to break into the business?’ Doe immediately felt uncomfortable, froze and did not know what to do … Combs moved closer and grabbed John Doe’s penis and genitals with his hand. He firmly cupped and held onto John Doe’s genitals for an extended period of time. During this time, Combs moved his hand in such a fashion to manipulate John Doe’s genitals, squeezing and feeling them. Doe was only sixteen.”

Attorney Tony Buzbee represents the six people who sued Diddy on Monday. Diddy’s lawyers denied the allegations.

“[Buzbee’s] press conference and 1-800 number that preceded [Monday’s] barrage of filings were clear attempts to garner publicity,” Diddy’s legal team said. “Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone—adult or minor, man or woman.”

Diddy’s criminal trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Rumor: Ice Cube Is Prepping A New Album

UPDATE: Cube has revealed his new single:

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Word on the street is that Ice Cube—the OG gangsta rapper from NWA—is dropping a new album. Yup, that’s the rumor swirling around, and honestly, I can’t wait to hear what he’s cooked up this time. It’s been a minute since Cube gave us something we could really feel, but hey, maybe this is the year he flips the script. Why? Because Cube thrives when things are all messed up!

Let’s face it, we’re living in a world where everything is under a microscope, and people are convinced this country’s steering straight into a brick wall. That’s Ice Cube’s sweet spot! If there was ever a moment for him to drop a bombshell album, this is it. And with a resurgence of OGs coming back on the scene, it’s only right that Cube joins the fray. These legends still have the potential to shake things up—and, fingers crossed, to make things better, not worse.

Here is a bonus rumor that I had to slip in this rumor to get it to you.

Now, I know this next bit might ruffle some feathers in the Hip-Hop world, but hey, it’s gotta be said. It is killing me not to say anything. One of JAY-Z’s buddies is apparently so paranoid, he won’t touch his food until someone else has tasted it first. Yep, rumor has it that Robert Kraft, the billionaire himself, has food tasters on deck like it’s medieval times. Is this the price of living that billionaire life? Maybe. But hey, I can’t say I’d want that kind of paranoia… although I sure wouldn’t mind the bank account!

Back to Cube. Are you interested in this? Let me know! By the way, the Obama era yielded the last time Cube dropped a masterpiece.

DDG Promotes First Halle Bailey Post-Break Up Single With “BBL Giveaway”—Is He For Real?

DDG announced his rollout plans for his first single following his break-up with Halle Bailey—and promptly caused a stir as a result.

In an Instagram post he has since deleted, the Michigan-bred rapper and former YouTuber announced he was partnering up with Beverly Hills-based cosmetic practitioner Dr. Dorfman’s clinic to offer a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) giveaway in promotion of his new single “What You Bad For.”

Along with the video for the post, DDG shared a lengthy caption explaining the method to the madness behind the unique and life-changing giveaway that he’s apparently offering two of his female fans.

“In honor of my new song ‘What You Bad For’ I want to help women look and feel amazing,” DDG wrote in part. He noted that the type of BBL he’s offering via the giveaway isn’t the conventional one that requires surgery and months of recovery.

“As a result, I’ve decided to partner with Dr. Dorfman at the Done By Dorfman clinic in Beverly Hills to buy two lucky fans, a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift,” he wrote. “This procedure uses filler to sculpt the [booty/peach emoji] and make it look perfect!”

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DDG went on to explain the rules to the would-be sweepstakes while calling on his fans of the opposite sex to buy into the opportunity while also supporting his new release.

“Asking all my female supporters from around the world to post a video explaining why they feel they should win the BBL using the #DDGxBBL & tag @ddg and @drdorfman & we will announce the winner in two weeks and bring them to LA to get the procedure done,” he wrote, adding, “Plain & simple who’s ready?”

He concluded the post with a disclaimer, essentially revealing that the two possible winners of the giveaway would need to submit to a couple of mandatory guidelines in order to redeem the prize, should they be chosen.

“Disclaimer: patient must undergo a consultation and be deemed an appropriate medical candidate for this procedure by Dr. Dorfman,” he concluded.

The announcement of the “BBL DDG” giveaway follows news of that the “Moonwalking In Calabasas” rapper and the mother of his child, Halle Bailey, chose to separate earlier this month. While it’s unclear whether or not DDG has decided to backtrack on the giveaway, it would appear as though his intentions for going through with it in the first place were genuine, considering the A-list clientele Dr. Dorfman is associated with.

A quick glance at Dorfman’s Instagram page shows him posing with former Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom and actress Denise Richards, who both underwent his experimental Salmon DNA facial procedure recently — which calls for injections of the fish species sperm.

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Snoop Dogg Explains What It’s Like Working With “Friend” Pharrell Williams Vs. “Big Brother” Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg has revealed the surprising reality of what it’s like working with super producer Pharrell Williams, versus music industry legend Dr. Dre.

During his recent interview with Bloomberg Screentime, Snoop Dogg opened up about the differences between working with the two iconic producers while reflecting on his long and storied career. Snoop offered insight into the distinct dynamics he shares with each producer, emphasizing how their approaches to shaping their collaborations together is like night and day. When discussing his relationship with Pharrell, Snoop described it as more relaxed and friendly.

“When I worked with Pharrell, me and Pharrell’s relationship is more like friends,” Snoop Dogg explained.

“So when you’re working with your friend, he’s more easier to let me get away with things like, ‘Oh, that was dope.’”

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Snoop highlighted how Pharrell’s style is less focused on perfection and more on capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of his artistry. According to Snoop, Pharrell embraces his natural, unpolished persona, allowing him to experiment and express himself freely.

In contrast, Snoop revealed that working with Dr. Dre is a much more intense experience, akin to the guidance and scrutiny of a “big brother.”

“Dre be like, ‘Nah, do that again. No. You said it was too hard on your Ps’,” He noted.
“‘Huh?’ ‘You were supposed to say player. You said player.’ Are you serious?’”

As he continued, Snoop highlighted how Dre’s attention to detail pushes him to achieve perfection, while Pharrell’s affinity for colloquialism and overall vibrations strives to highlight his natural nuances as a lyricist.

“Annunciation pronunciation with Dr. Dre is everything,” he said. “With Pharrell, he likes slang, he likes raw, he likes the uncut Snoop Dogg, where it’s not, it’s polished. You know what I’m saying? That’s his threshold is to have the raw version of Snoop Dogg Dre is to have the perfection version of Snoop Dogg.”

He added, “Dre is to have the perfection version of Snoop Dogg.”

Snoop concluded by reiterating that while Pharrell is more lenient and accepting of his unpolished style, Dre’s role as a big brother means he’s not afraid to critique.

“Your friend wouldn’t say certain things to you because he’s your friend; your big brother, don’t give a f***,” he said.

When it comes to chart success, Snoop has delivered major hits with both producers. Pharrell’s influence helped him achieve commercial success with tracks like “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Snoop’s biggest hits. Pharrell actually documented the process he and Snoop underwent to craft the chart-topper in his new Lego movie PIECE-BY-PIECE. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre and Snoop have delivered classics such as “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Still D.R.E.” which not only solidified Snoop’s status in Hip-Hop, but also became defining moments in rap history and have stood the test of time.

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DJ Mustard’s Ex-Wife Accuses Him Of Faking Cancer Scare

DJ Mustard’s ex-wife Chanel Thierry condemned the producer after details of their divorce settlement surfaced online. Thierry suggested her ex-husband or his PR team alerted TMZ and other outlets to boast about keeping multiple luxury cars in the deal.

“Although I wasn’t going to say anything being silenced is something I literally fought NOT TO BE,” she wrote on Threads. “This ruling was made back in JULY (I went to Belize) to celebrate right after. Now the week I turn the car back to its owner ALL of my business is in the blogs. Of course I know these things are public info, i got that part but the fact I knew u would be so petty to let everyone know you ‘took the car’ and acted as if my back CS was payment for the car and it’s not. It’s just that, BACKED CS.”

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DJ Mustard filed for divorce in 2022. Thierry posted screenshots of him threatening to make it a difficult process for her. She also accused her ex-husband of lying about having cancer.

“Playing the silent’ [role] while intentionally dragging me through hell for 2 years (u promised u would make divorce hell for me and you did) i have the text messages still. You made sure your PR team dragged this play each way to make me look bad for 2 years! And You are still doing it. Please leave me alone and stop using me for publicity and record sales. Check the date, after he filed in May 2022 he ‘claimed’ to have cancer to make me stay in the house. I left in July. Of course no cancer.”

Thierry was baffled by DJ Mustard seeking her sympathy after filing for divorce. She said he displayed “narcissistic behavior at its finest.”

DJ Mustard and Thierry share joint custody of three children, per their settlement. He reportedly pays $24,500 per month in child support.

YNW Melly’s Lawyer Demands Answers Ahead Of Murder Retrial

YNW Melly’s lawyer confirmed he will be tried alone in his double murder retrial. His attorney cleared up any confusion after YNW Melly’s alleged accomplice YNW Bortlen was listed as standing trial on the same day in Florida court records.

The incarcerated rapper’s retrial is scheduled for September 10, 2025, pending an appeal. YNW Melly’s case is still bogged down by various motions that must be heard. His lawyer sought answers regarding the motions at a status hearing on Tuesday (October 15).

“I made several attempts to schedule the close to, I think, 15-20 motions that are still outstanding,” defense attorney Raven Ramona Liberty said. “We could not get the state to agree with any dates and your office then told us not to contact them unless the state agrees to dates.”

The judge indicated he was ready to move forward with motions not hindered by YNW Melly’s appeal.

“I’ll give you dates and then whatever motions the defense wants me to hear, just file a notice of hearing,” the judge said. “And just articulate on the notice of hearing these are the motions that are going to be heard. And then likewise, state, if you have anything you want me to hear, you can file a notice of hearing for the same date and time and say this is the motions that you want me to hear. And then I’ll hear them.”

The state’s lead prosecutor claimed they needed a list of the motions to respond properly. YNW Melly’s attorney said the prosecution already had the list.

“I gave her the list,” Liberty declared. “Some of these motions—when I actually gave the list, I gave dates … I don’t think there’s any motion that I have filed that date goes past May. So to say we need time to respond, it’s October. They’ve had time to respond.”

Hearings for the motions were scheduled for January 2025.

YNW Melly has remained in jail since his 2019 arrest. He is accused of killing YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018.

Fat Joe Admits He Used Ozempic For Staggering 200-Pound Weight Loss

Fat Joe credited Ozempic with helping him lose over 200 pounds. The Terror Squad rapper, who weighed 470 pounds at one point, told Us Weekly the much-debated drug played a key role in his weight loss journey.

“Ozempic says you may only have two pieces of your favorite stuff,” he said.

Fat Joe was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 12 years old. Ozempic is typically prescribed to diabetic patients to lower their blood sugar.

Ozempic became a hot-button issue over the past two years thanks to its reputation as a “miracle” weight loss drug. The hype led to shortages for diabetic patients and shady copycat versions of the drug.

“FDA is aware of counterfeit Ozempic marketed in the U.S. Counterfeit drugs claim to be authentic, but could contain the wrong ingredients, contain too little, too much or no active ingredient at all or other harmful ingredients, and are illegal,” the FDA noted on its website.

Fat Joe, unlike some celebrities, used Ozempic properly. He’s determined to keep the weight off with a proper diet.

“We just try to eat everything with the least carbs as possible,” he said. “So we try to stay away from the bread, the pasta, the rice. That’s the smartest way to eat. Like this morning I ate breakfast, I had this toast. I cut the corner off, ate it and kept it moving. Normally I would’ve ate the whole thing. But you know, that’s what we do. We cut carbs and try to be smarter.”

Fat Joe’s dramatic weight loss won’t affect his stage name. The Diggin’ in the Crates member said the Fat Joe moniker is here to stay.

“My wife would kill me,” he said. “She likes me being a big boy. She hallucinates like I’m still that big boy. She loves that.”

Fat Joe received New York’s Key to the City in August. He was awarded the key at a free concert in the Bronx.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Launch New Ultra-Premium Gin “STILL G.I.N.”

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have expanded their spirits company with an ultra-premium gin, Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop. 

The iconic West Co duo announced the launch of their “defiantly smooth” gin on Instagram on Monday (October 14). “Introducing a fresh spin on tradition,” they shared in the caption

Infused with notes of tangerine, jasmine, and coriander, Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop is the second release from their beverage line. The rap icon and superproduer debuted their canned cocktail Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, named after Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Dre-produced single of the same name. 

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Similarly, Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop is a spin on their 1999 collaboration “Still D.R.E.” from Dr. Dre’s multi-platinum album 2001

“This is not a liquor that we’re just putting our name on,” Dr. Dre said in a press release. “It’s just like we did with Beats headphones. Everything is us from the ground up: the gin, the flavor, the packaging… Everything had to be perfect. Snoop said it best: we’re better together – it’s always magical. It’s incredible to know that you’ve got something amazing that you feel is gonna really work. From the look to the taste, it’s all there.” 

“Every day in the studio when Dre and I were trying to make the dopest music, we were drinking gin and just having fun,” Snoop Dogg added. “We’ve been a part of the evolution of this gin – from the creation of the flavor, to the percentage of alcohol that’s in it – and it’s just so good! Dre’s a perfectionist: he wants to make sure it’s not just good, but great. Together, we ain’t gonna do nothing regular!” 

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are gearing up to unleash another collab, the highly anticipated Missionary album. 

Expected later this month, Dre has said the project is “some of the best music I’ve ever done.” Features include the likes of Rock legend Sting and country music star Jelly Roll. 

Meanwhile, during a recent interview, Snoop Dogg teased the possibility of a “final big stadium tour.”  

50 Cent Announces Lucrative Las Vegas Residency Worth “Millions”

50 Cent is headed to Las Vegas for his first residency later this year, where he is reportedly set to bag an eight-figure sum to perform half a dozen shows. 

The G-Unit boss announced the exciting news in an Instagram post on Tuesday morning (October 15), confirming “50 Cent: In Da Club” is coming to Sin City.  

“My first Vegas residency is going to be an experience,” he wrote in the caption. “You don’t wanna miss this!” 

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Fiddy revealed his Vegas run will include six exclusive shows between December 27 and January 4 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets for 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency will go on sale on Saturday (October 19). 

50 Cent Previously Questioned If He Could Commit To A Las Vegas Residency

50 Cent recently questioned whether he could commit to a residency amid his other projects. 

“How much of a residency can I commit to when I have multiple film projects coming?” he said during an interview with Haute Living. “Not just the television stuff, but opportunities for me to star in feature films, too. I’m having success in film; my career in television mirrors my music career.”

However, 50 Cent is reportedly set to make a whopping $15 million for the six shows, according to TMZ. The outlet also reports the rapper and entertainment mogul plans to host a special New Year’s Eve celebration in conjunction with his Sire Spirits brand. 

Although 50 Cent has taken a step back from creating new music, he’s been raking in the cash for performing his catalog of hits. He became one of the highest-grossing rap acts, ranking at No. 8 on Billboard Boxscore, after reportedly making over $100 million in ticket revenue from his Final Lap Tour. 

Very few Hip-Hop acts have surpassed the $100 million mark. According to Touring Data, 50 Cent’s Final Lap Tour is only the fourth rap tour to top nine figures in sales.  

Drake hit the mark with his Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour ($103.1M) and It’s All A Blur Tour ($215.9M), while Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour also exceeded the impressive milestone.  

GloRilla Refuses To Be Trapped By Men Trying To Impregnate Her, Wants Surrogate 

GloRilla said that although she wants children in the future, she won’t be trapped by any of the men wanting to impregnate her as she plans to get pregnant via a surrogate.  

On her recently released debut album Glorious, Glo opens up about wanting to get sterilized to avoid carrying a child. “These n##### trying to get me pregnant I need to tie my tubes,” GloRilla raps on Latto collab “Procedure.” 

GloRilla opened up about the lyric during a recent appearance on Charlamagne Tha God’s “Out of Context” podcast. She confirmed that men are really trying to trap her with a baby, but she’s not falling for it.  

“I do want to have kids but not my own kids,” Glo explained, adding “I want to do a surrogate. I want somebody else to have my baby.” 

Glo elaborated, explaining that although she wants her child to have her DNA, she doesn’t want to carry a baby for nine months stating, “that’s too long,” and that pregnancy would restrict her.  

“I just don’t want to actually have a baby,” she added. “All my friends have kids, and they’re restricted a lot when they’re pregnant. I’m like, ‘Nah, I don’t want to go through that.’” 

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Elsewhere during the interview, GloRilla addressed her relationship status when asked for her reaction to Damian Lillard claiming that there’s “nothing going on” between them after she shot her shot with the NBA star.  

She agreed with Lillard that they aren’t romantically involved before dodging further questions. “Issa lotta n##### in the world,” she replied. “You keep asking bout one, you gon f### me up.” 

Meanwhile, GloRilla added a new track to her digital Glorious album, “Never Find” featuring K Carbon. Check out a snippet below.  

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Kanye West’s Wife Was “Sex Party Coordinator” According To New Assault Lawsuit Claims 

The woman accusing Kanye West of drugging and assaulting her at a Diddy studio session has added new claims to her lawsuit, alleging the rapper told his wife Bianca Censori that he wanted to have sex with her mother while she watched. 

Lauren Pisciotta recently filed an 88-page amendment to her original lawsuit filed in June, accusing West of harassment and wrongful termination while she worked for him between 2021 and 2022. 

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In the amended complaint, Pisciotta alleged West transformed his office into a “sexual playground,” claiming Censori was his “sex party coordinator” and a willing participant in his “twisted sexual fantasies,” per the Daily Mail. Pisciotta recalled a specific incident when West grabbed her by the throat, alleging Censori was “unfazed.” 

The lawsuit further alleges that West had a fetish for the mothers of his sexual targets, including Censori’s mom. Piscotta produced a screenshot West allegedly sent her of a conversation between the rapper and Censori in September 2022, describing what he wanted to do to her mother.  

“i wanna f### your mom before she leaves,” he wrote, according to the filing, which also alleges West replied to Pisciotta asking, “Should I add I meant I want you to watch me f### your mom.” 

Pisciotta filed a lawsuit against West earlier this year for sexual harassment and wrongful termination but claimed to have only recalled the alleged incidents “much later.” 

In response to the June lawsuit, West’s lawyers dismissed Pisciotta’s “baseless” allegations, claiming she used her sexuality “to coerce employment and other material benefits,” and tried to blackmail the rapper when “her advances were rejected.” 

Katt Williams Wins Legal Battle Over $1.7M Assault Lawsuit 

Katt Williams scored a major legal victory after beating a $1.7 million default judgment against him in a case brought by a woman who sued him for assault and battery back in 2016. 

Angelina Triplett-Hill filed a federal lawsuit against Williams in 2016, alleging he violently beat her on a film set while she was working as his personal assistant in 2014. She claims he struck her multiple times in the face, causing her to hit the ground and rendering her unconscious. Triplett-Hill claims the alleged attack caused severe injuries that left her hospitalized.  

A judge eventually awarded a default judgment of $1.7 million in Triplett-Hill’s favor after Williams allegedly ducked the suit.  

However, Williams’ attorney, Jeremiah Reynolds, persuaded Judge Christina Snyder to vacate the judgment, but the judge wanted the case settled. 

“Katt said he did nothing wrong and would never pay the woman a cent,” Reynolds said in a statement. “He accepted the risks and understood that the plaintiff would try to play on sympathy at trial to ask for even more money.” 

As reported by popular social media account lawyersforworkers, Williams’s attorney argued that neither police nor hospital records show evidence of Triplett-Hill’s alleged injuries. Additionally, they claimed the alleged victim wasn’t working for Williams and produced his real assistant in court and won the case. 

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Williams’ attorney continued, “At trial, we argued that the plaintiff had created a false narrative of working for Katt as his assistant and faked the incident. The plaintiff tried to play on the jurors’ emotions, supposed “power imbalances,” and did everything she could to try to bring in irrelevant and prejudicial evidence about Katt. Judge Snyder excluded it all.”