Joe Budden has constantly insisted he is retired from making music. However, the outspoken MC-turned-internet personality has hinted at possibly making a return to the booth.
On the “Love Bomb” episode of his self-titled podcast, Joe Budden informed his audience that new music from the New Jersey-bred rapper could be on the way.
“Don’t worry, I called Just Blaze the other day,” Budden said about the veteran music producer. “I’m done talking about these rappers. I’m gonna do it myself. I’ll do it myself.”
After his co-host, Parks Vallely, asked if he was going to rap again, Budden replied, “I’m gonna listen to what Just Blaze has in there that might make somebody wanna rap.”
Just Blaze produced the biggest hit of Joe Budden’s career. The fellow New Jersey native helped craft the 2003 single “Pump It Up” which became a Top 40 and Grammy-nominated song.
Budden went on to say that his comeback would likely center around a 15-minute record. He also added, “Might be an EP but you gonna get this first track for $20. Whenever that is, I don’t want to hype fans up to think that’s coming soon. Me and Just Blaze have real jobs.”
It has been seven years since Joe Budden dropped theRage & The Machine album. That AraabMuzik-produced project from 2016 ended up being Budden’s final full-length body of work to date.
The Joe Budden Podcast launched in 2015 as I’ll Name This Podcast Later. Since that time, Budden and his various co-hosts have produced regular headline-grabbing content.
As Nicki Minaj prepares to release her forthcoming Pink Friday 2 album, the Young Money representative has a message for anyone who may have wronged her in the past.
Nicki Minaj reportedly used her Instagram Story to deliver what could be a warning to her foes. While the Hip-Hop megastar did not mention any names, her statement seemed to have a target audience.
“If you had the opportunity to apologize and didn’t take it; always remember… you HAD the opportunity… of a lifetime,” the 40-year-old recording artist wrote over the weekend.
Nicki Minaj’s career is filled with numerous feuds with other celebrities. Some of her famous beefs include public bad blood with Mariah Carey, Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus and others.
Latto recently talked about beefing with other female rappers. The “Put It on da Floor Again” performer suggested online fan culture fuels the animosity among rap stars.
“I will take that accountability,” Latto said in an interview. “I don’t think truly, at heart, it’s us. Once people are infiltrating your mind and got you thinking this, and now you feel this type of way without even addressing the person, now [you’re] addressing fans. I think we be falling for these traps that they put on female rappers.”
Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 is scheduled to hit DSPs on December 8. The project will be Minaj’s first full-length studio LP since 2018’s Queen. Her album catalog also consists of Pink Friday, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, and The Pinkprint.
The 2023 Soul Train Awards recognized SZA’s chart-topping run over the past twelve months. With four wins at the ceremony, the New Jersey-raised singer/songwriter dominated the night.
SZA scored victories in the Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album Of The Year (SOS) and Song Of The Year (“Snooze”) categories. She also won the Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
In addition, Usherscored three wins for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, Certified Soul Award and Best Collaboration. The R&B legend received the latter award for “Good Good” featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker.
Victoria Monét won two awards. Both the Best Dance Performance trophy and the Video Of The Year trophy went to “On My Mama.” Actor/singer Coco Jones won Best New Artist.
“Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop continue to top the charts and drive culture forward. This year, we are taking inspiration from these genres to innovate and disrupt the award show format while celebrating the legacy of Soul Train,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.
SZA scored an Album Of The Year victory over Janelle Monáe’s The Age of Pleasure, Ari Lennox’s Age/Sex/Location, Summer Walker’s Clear 2: Soft Life EP, Babyface’s Girls Night Out (Extended), Burna Boy’s I Told Them…, Victoria Monét’s Jaguar II, and Coco Jones’s What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe).
SOS also has the chance to win Album Of The Year at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February. The RCA recording artist earned the most overall Grammy nominations this year (9). Meanwhile, Victoria Monét picked up seven Grammy nods.
The 2023 Soul Train Awards premiered on Sunday, November 26 on BET and BET Her. Encore presentations air on November 27 at 9 pm ET/PT and November 29 at 6 pm ET/PT on BET. Keke Palmer served as the host of the event.
Both Cardi B and Hazel-E appeared in the Love & Hip-Hop franchise. Cardi went on to become an entertainment superstar. Apparently, Hazel-E has a problem with the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker’s success.
Hazel-E sat down with Cardi B’s longtime tormenter, Tasha K, for an interview. Tasha K lost a $4 million defamation lawsuit to Cardi. At one point, Hazel compared the Bronx-bred rapper to her Hip-Hop rival, Nicki Minaj.
“When you really take Nicki for who she is and her body of work and what she did for female rap, and you don’t want to give her credit?” Hazel-E stated in the viral video.
She also added, “I’m not no hater-ass b####, so all this ghetto, Cinderella, f###### projects, Spanish-ass, m############ senorita concita, f###### Spanish-Latin female rap b#### talking bout she the top is crazy.”
Those comments by Hazel-E led to some social media users calling her out for being racist. Other people took issue with the former Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood cast member seemingly taking shots at Cardi B for no reason.
Cardi actually addressed what Hazel-E had to say to Tasha K. An Instagram user in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comment section claimed that the Grammy winner did not downplay Nicki Minaj’s place in female rap history.
In response, Cardi wrote, “Exactly. I never said that! I don’t even know why this woman [keeps] mentioning me but I guess she has to. Like, look at what they chose to highlight from her whole interview.”
Hazel-E Has Lashed Out At Cardi In The Past
Cardi B may have also returned fire at Hazel-E on X. Yesterday (November 26), the Invasion of Privacy album creator quoted her own lyrics from the “Point Me 2″ collaboration with FendiDa Rappa.
The daughter of a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother tweeted, “Too many opps that I don’t know… WHO [THE F###] IS THIS???”
“Taylor Swift, the only n#### that I ever rated. Only one could make me drop the album just a little later,” raps Drake on “Red Button.” It turns out the Canadian superstar was able to leap over Swift to recapture the No. 1 spot on the album chart.
Early projections predicted a tight race for the top of this week’s Billboard 200. Drake’s For All the Dogs went up against Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and Dolly Parton’s Rockstar for the No. 1 position.
For All the Dogs managed to outsell 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and Rockstar over the latest tracking period. Drake’s eighth studio LP got a boost from the release of the Scary Hours Edition of the project on November 17.
Originally, For All the Dogs debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 402,000 first-week units. It became Drake’s thirteenth chart-topper. The OVO Sound founder only trails Jay-Z by one Number One on the all-time list.
Next year, Drake will team up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation protégé, J. Cole, for the “It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?” That trek includes stops in San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Tampa, St. Louis, and other cities.
Aaron Hall is facing intense backlash following recent allegations he and Diddy took turns sexually assaulting two women in the early 1990s.
A Jane Doe accuser recently filed a lawsuit claiming she and a friend went back to the singer’s apartment following an industry event. The suit states Diddy “coerced” her into having sex with him before “Hall barged into the room, pinned her down and forced Jane Doe to have sex with him.”
The accuser alleged her friend also confirmed she was “forced to have sex with Combs and Hall in another room.”
Since the allegations emerged, netizens have been scrutinizing Hall’s old lyrics and interviews in the wake of the lawsuit. His Instagram comments are also in a shambles.
“Yea you deserve prison. I’m loving the take down of all these predators in the black community! No more protecting y’all!” one person wrote.
“Imagine calling himself a legend but you out here raping women,” a second person added. “When you go to the pen don’t be afraid,” another comment read.
“Is this the time when you and diddy r a p e d that woman?” somebody wrote alongside a picture of Aaron Hall with his Guy bandmates. “Just saw it on the news…didn’t even know who you were. Hope you all pay for what you’ve done.”
T.I. and Tiny’s son King is speaking out following an altercation with his parents at the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints football game.
What initially appeared to be a light-hearted conversation over the 19 year old’s childhood swiftly turned heated. King was defending himself from claims he had a privileged upbringing, saying he wasn’t brought up with a silver spoon in his mouth. However, T.I. and Tiny disagreed with King.
“I used to have to run to my grandmomma house ‘cause I was getting into fights” King insisted during an Instagram Live. “I don’t want to be in these gates, I want to be outside in the neighborhood. That’s why I be over there.”
His parents told him he used to throw tantrums to go there, and Tiny grabbed the phone to elaborate.
“I’m a tell you the reason why he wanted to be over there. ‘Cause he can suck a pacifier over there ’til he was 12 years old. He didn’t do that at the house.” T.I. then chimed in with, “He cried like a baby.”
Things went downhill from there, and a screaming match soon ensued.
“You are embarrassing yourself and your family! You are embarrassing yourself!” T.I. told King before seemingly putting his son in a headlock.
“Get off me n###a!”King shouted, to which Tip seemingly replied, “You can’t do nothing with me! There ain’t sh## you can do with me!” Check out the video below.
After the altercation, King took to Instagram with a few words seemingly aimed at his parents, although he has since deleted the posts.
“I stand on business don’t give a f### who u are,” he wrote. “IDGAF who u are mf can’t play wit me n my face not goin for da im a grown ass man now.
“If ima mistake say dat stop making da world think u fw me when u dont,” King added. “N#### be faking a image for da internet & it aint me.” He also shared a meme that read: “Manipulation is when they blame you for your reaction to their disrespect.”
King followed up with a tribute post to his grandmother. “As long as you stay by my side,” he wrote alongside a photo of him as a baby in his grandmother’s arms.
One of the guys accused of killing XXXTentacion could be out on the streets as early as next month thanks to a sentence reduction.
Robert Allen testified against his three other co-defendants and was handsomely rewarded. Allen, who was originally sentenced to seven years, recently had his time reduced to 64 months or 5 years. In October, a judge also gave Allen credit for the 1,911 days he has already served, meaning he could be back on the street as early as December.
XXXTentacion, was just 20 years old when he was fatally shot outside a Florida motorcycle dealership in June 2018. The four men indicted for his murder were Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, Trayvon Newsome and Robert Allen.
Allen pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in August 2022 and agreed to testify against his co-defendants. During the trial, Allen’s testimony was pivotal. He identified Boatwright and Newsome as the masked men seen in the surveillance footage of the murder, with Boatwright being the one who shot XXXTentacion.
According to Allen, Newsome stole a Louis Vuitton bag containing $50,000 from XXXTentacion and Williams served as the getaway driver. The four men split the money found in the bag, with Allen receiving $5,000 and the others $15,000 each.
Allen’s testimony was a critical factor in the conviction of his co-defendants. Boatwright, Williams and Newsome were found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery.
Judge Michael Usan sentenced them to life in prison in April after an eight-day jury deliberation.
Allen, in contrast, received a sentence of seven years in prison with credit for time served, along with 20 years on probation, due to his cooperation and guilty plea.
Judge Usan noted Allen’s genuine remorse and belief that he was sorry for his actions and further rewarded him with a sentence reduction.
It appears as though the judge is not taking any chances with Allen’s life. He has ordered Allen’s address to be removed from any official documents associated with is probation for his own safety.
T.I. and his 19-year-old son, King Harris, appeared to get in a physical altercation on Instagram Live over the holiday weekend. In a clip posted by the Instagram account “Gossip of the City,” the young Harris is audibly and visually heated as he screams at a gaggle of people, one of them being his famous father. It also sounds like King’s mother, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, is involved in the chaos as well.
“I know you!” he screams. “I know you though! You know me. You know I stay on business. Don’t give a f### who you are. Why did you let somebody play me like that? Why did you let him play me like that? Ain’t no jokin! What you mean?”
In the background, T.I. just starts laughing before hopping in with, “You are embarrassing yourself and your family! You are embarrassing yourself!” The camera then starts shaking and it looks like Tip get his kid in a headlock. King shouts, “Get off me n###a!” to which Tip seemingly replies, “You can’t do nothing with me! There ain’t sh## you can do with me!”
Looks like King Harris got into a fight with T.I. on Instagram Live. Tamika Tiny Harris can be heard in the background as well. Sending prayers to their family because they need them right now. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/qS8Obmhr7f
Earlier this month, T.I. roasted King over this dental work. During an appearance on The Baller Alert Show, King was asked about his newly-whitened teeth, but Tip interrupted, “Well, the tooth of the matter is…” Social media was abuzz with talk of King’s veneers when they were first revealed in August.
Tiny defended him at the time, saying, “Would like to thank @drmariomontoya for giving @the_next_king10 a #BillionDollarSmile. Had to post slide 2 for the #BigTeethPatrol to show his smile been asf before; they’re just white now. Either way, he loves them and that’s all that matters! Regardless to what he does, everyone always seem to have their personal perspective of him, which is fine. -But y’all don’t really know him frfr, truth is real. fwh and the ladies love ‘em!”
T.I. was also asked about King’s viral video while speaking to DJ Diamond Kuts on iHeartRadio. He said he “respects the actual process” his son went through to get them done. But as the group of people were laughing about King’s purported new nickname, “Chief Teeth,” T.I. and Tiny’s 6-year-old daughter, Heiress Harris, is heard off-camera saying, “Don’t talk about my brother like that!”
Charlamagne Tha God has addressed the future of The Breakfast Club in the wake of DJ Envy’s legal troubles. During a recent podcast appearance, the longtime radio host discussed Envy’s connection to his ex-business partner’s ponzi scheme. His veiled answer appears to suggest DJ Envy’s position at Power 105.1 is indeed in jeopardy.
“I think The Breakfast Club is bigger than any of us as individuals,” he said. “I’ve always felt like that. In my mind, what I’ve always wanted for The Breakfast Club was new talent constantly comes in and is a part of this, is under this umbrella of the club. So whether Angela Yee is there, or I’m there or Envy’s there, the platform can still continue.”
He added, “I’ve never felt like The Breakfast Club was just a show about three individuals. That’s always where my mind was, [and] you kind of see that. Like, if you plan to have the longevity you hope to have eventually things gotta change. I feel like regardless of what Envy’s situation is, I feel like, you know, I always felt like that was the plan. That should be the plan.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfCuzK0LMfM
DJ Envy’s former associate, Cesar Pina, defended Envy in October, saying he had nothing to do with the alleged real estate scam and is only being targeted because he’s the more famous of the two. Federal authorities arrested Pina and charged him with allegedly defrauding dozens of real estate investors. Many question whether DJ Envy was involved, but Pina allegedly set the record straight on Instagram Live.
“DJ Envy was never in the room with me,” Pina told his followers. “DJ Envy has nothing to do with any of these 20 lawsuits of these people who are suing me. It f###### sucks, bro.”
Pina also said people are “being coerced to sue people affiliated with me just because they are a bigger name. That’s the situation that breaks my heart. In all these lawsuits, these 20 lawsuits, DJ Envy was never in the room with me.”
He did, however, deny DJ Envy was a victim, saying, “I understand his attorney, his defense to DJ Envy is a victim. That’s the dumbest s### I ever heard in my life. Me and him were partners in the real estate seminars. We are partners in a couple of real estate transactions. That’s it. He’s not a victim. He was my partner. He was an investor.”
DJ Envy is employed by the major media conglomerate iHeartMedia. On October 12, iHeartMedia posted a job listing in search of a new co-host for the popular syndicated morning show. The job description states the company seeks someone who “creates, produces and announces topics on the radio and social media including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest for National Syndicated Morning show The Breakfast Club.”
The listing said the applicant must adhere “to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.” The compensation for the position ranges from $130,000 to $330,000.
Ice Spice has solidified her status as a cultural icon with her latest business partnership. Despite major brand partnerships with Dunkin’ Donuts, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park, it’s her newest deal that’s “turning heads.”
Ice Spice recently launched a Chia Pet modeled in her likeness, further expanding her brand beyond music. Made by the Chicago-based company Living Product, the collaboration features a terracotta planter representing her vibrant ginger-colored curls, trademark pink jacket and a silver diamond necklace.
The package includes seeds for three plantings, a plastic drip tray and promises “chart-topping growth” within two weeks. The Chia Pet’s hair sprouts chia seeds, mimicking a green afro as they grow, which adds a whimsical touch to home decor and allows fans to bring a piece of Ice Spice’s energy into their living spaces.
The Ice Spice Chia Pet is priced at $34.99. It can be found online and in select physical stores, including Urban Outfitters, Spencers, Target and Hot Topic. Her latest marketing venture adds to Ice Spice’s evolving portfolio and showcases innovative ways artists are extending their brand visibility and engaging with their fan base.
Ice Spice has made significant strides in the music industry over the past 15 months following the release of her breakout single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” in August 2022. She’s currently poised to win four Grammys at the February 2024 ceremony, including Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Blue Ivy got a lot of flak for her dancing during Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE Tour, with many calling her moves “robotic” and “lackluster.” In the new concert film named after the ambitious run, Beyoncé revealed how her daughter felt after catching wind of people’s reactions to her appearances alongside her famous mother. Instead of retreating in embarrassment, Beyoncé said it only made Blue Ivy want to work harder.
“Blue Ivy’s performance was only supposed to be a one-off, and even that took some negotiating,” Beyoncé said in the film. “She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no.”
“Blue Ivy’s performance was only supposed to be a one-off, and even that took some negotiating. “She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,” Beyoncé says in the film.
Though she finally relented, Beyoncé was dismayed when Blue Ivy read comments on social media that… pic.twitter.com/hkWUg0QkRd
Although she ultimately gave in, Beyoncé noted how proud she was that her daughter didn’t let the comments get to her. Fans were quick to weigh in on this scene in the film, with one writing, “So Blue Ivy actually saw some of the terrible things GROWN ADULTS were saying about her and instead of giving up after what was supposed to be her only performance and at 1st against Beyoncés wishes, she decided to come back and end all you jobless heauxs, MULTIPLE TIMES!”
Blue Ivy performed several dance moves with her famous mother in May. The 11-year-old took the stage during a stop in Paris and quickly became a trending Twitter topic, with thousands of people weighing in on her surprise appearance. Par for the course, reactions were mixed. Many criticized the young girl, calling her “stiff,” while others came to her defense. One even compared her to her father JAY-Z’s apparent lack of athleticism.
“Dear Black Women, Blue Ivy is 11 years old performing for the first time in front of 80k people,” on person wrote. “Stop hyper-sexualizing her saying she’s too stiff or making inappropriate comments about her body. Y’all are no different than the men. She’s a child. Y’all acting like Pedos.”
Another added, “Blue Ivy is literally 11 years old and people expected her to perform like an experienced dancer? The kid was probably doing the 8 counts in her head trying not to mess up on a big stage with 80k people watching. She did an amazing job.”
Blue Ivy is too stiff for a Beyonce kid but we forget whose genes also participated pic.twitter.com/bCcORR5bM2
Evidently Blue Ivy wasn’t bothered by the uproar and instead, decided to perfect her dance moves. Watch a clip below.
Dear Black Women, Blue Ivy is 11 years old performing for the first time in front of 80k people. Stop hypersexualizing her saying she’s too stiff or making inappropriate comments about be body. Y’all are no different than the men. She’s a child. Y’all acting like Pedos. pic.twitter.com/ydb5SaZsX8
50 Cent seems hell-bent on doing as much as he can to keep the heat on Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Early this morning, the G-Unit boss was up with none other than Diddy on his mind. Fif posted an extremely bizarre picture of Diddy on stage, performing, with his pants dropped down to his knees while a bunch of other men looked on.
“what kinda b######## party is this! Bumba clot !!!! Why ya tink I don’t go to diss?” 50 Cent captioned the picture.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0GoKjvORxG/?hl=en
As one would expect, the odd picture did not age well and drew an immediate reaction from thousands of 50 Cent’s 30 million followers.
“when 50 got beef with u he’s gonna beef with you forever,” one user said, while another labeled him the “modern Day Machiavelli.”
Over the past week, Diddy’s reputation and his media empire have been severely compromised over accusations made by four different women.
The first bombshell lawsuit Kim courtesy of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie, who claimed he forced her to have sex with male prostitutes while he watched during “freak offs” and savagely beat her. He allegedly raped her when she tried to break up with him.
Things got worse for Diddy when a woman named Joi Dickerson-Neal alleged that he drugged and raped her and videotaped the incident, later showing it off to his friends. Then a Jane Doe came forward claiming Diddy and former Guy singer Aaron Hall pinned her down and raped her during an incident in 1991 as well.
Finally, former Bad Boy executive Harve Pierre was sued for sexually assaulting a woman while he was President at the label. 50 Cent had something to say about each one of these lawsuits and has repeatedly targeted Diddy with various accusations.
The one-sided feud between 50 Cent and Diddy has been marked by a series of public taunts and accusations, ranging from petty like questioning the Bad Boy mogul’s sexuality to more serious accusations like murder.
One prominent aspect of this feud involves 50 Cent’s claims regarding Diddy’s alleged involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur.
The controversy was reignited with the arrest of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who was charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur and had implicated Diddy in the case during an interview.
Despite Diddy’s consistent refutations of these allegations, 50 Cent has leveraged this situation to taunt Diddy on social media while making remarks about his failure to provide legal support for Davis.
Further intensifying the feud, 50 Cent has capitalized on allegations made against Diddy by Cassie in a lawsuit that was settled within 24 hours.
Cassie accused Diddy of serious wrongdoings, including raping her and sexually trafficking her to male prostitutes, physical abuse, and manipulation. These allegations have been used by 50 Cent as fodder for further taunting Diddy on social media platforms.
Moreover, 50 Cent has also made personal attacks on Diddy, questioning his sexuality and scrutinizing his personal and business relationships.
These attacks have been characterized by 50 Cent’s use of social media to provoke and ridicule Diddy, as seen in instances where he used a resurfaced video clip of Diddy inviting him shopping to make homophobic remarks.
Internet sleuths have been attempting to get to the bottom of 50s obsession with Diddy. Some chalk it up to the aforementioned shopping incident, which occurred before the G-Unit rapper was the boss of his own empire.
Others believe the problems have started over rumors that Diddy was dating Daphne Joy, the mother of 50 Cent’s son Sire Jackson. This particular gossip started with 50 Cent himself when he called his baby’s mom out on Instagram.
“Oh s### that’s your mommy over there with Puffy. LOL Remember what I told you the other day, these b###### be crazy. SMH.”
This prompted a social media back and forth, which included a rebuke from Daphne Joy, who begged to be left alone.
“Please stop doing this to me. I never bother you and I’m an outstanding mother to our son. Can we please just focus on that. Please,” Daphne Joy said.
Diddy has typically maintained silence or been dismissive in response to these ongoing attacks, choosing not to retaliate significantly against 50 Cent’s remarks.
Let’s dive into the latest update surrounding the saga of King Lil Jay and his sexuality. The Chicago Drill rapper has been turning heads after some people suspected he might be into a different kind of “drilling.”
In July, the internet went “nuts” over a video clip that allegedly shows Jay in a pretty intimate moment with another inmate, complete with tender touches and a kiss, all while the guy’s sitting on his lap.
King Lil Jay couldn’t let scuttlebutt fly without setting the record straight. He hit up Instagram, straight up denying he’s the dude in the video. His take? Someone was trying to smear his name, especially after some spicy allegations against the late King Von surfaced.
Lil Jay’s argument was pretty straightforward: the guy in the video? Not him. He’s pointing out all the mismatches – face, tattoos, body – you name it.
But here’s where it gets interesting. King Lil Jay, who’s had his fair share of run-ins with the law (remember that 12-year sentence for murder conspiracy?), recently dropped a bombshell of a quote.
In a new clip circulating around the net, King Lil Jay seemed like he might be admitting he was the inmate in question in the salacious video.
“I’m still King Lil Jay. Still well respected in the streets. I even got n##### that I f### with that’s like ‘man if that was you we don’t give a f###. We know what you do. You a real n####… so what, the past’s the past.’
King Lil Jay then appeared to want to put the video in the past, where it belongs. “Let it go. N##### still holding on to the past, I’m worried about the future. On God.”
This isn’t a full confessional, but it has led some people to wonder what King Lil Jay was trying to convey. Either way, his homies are right. It is 2023, and it really doesn’t matter if he likes men or whether he is gay or not.
Before aspiring to become a world-renowned musician, 32-year-old rapper Travis Scott dreamed of a career quite different from the entertainment industry.
In a recent interview with GQ, Travis Scott revealed his childhood ambition to become a “kidney doctor,” or nephrologist.
This revelation adds a unique dimension to the rapper’s already multifaceted persona. Travis Scott’s journey towards this medical aspiration began in primary school.
Recollecting a sleepover at a friend’s house, Travis Scott was impressed by his friend’s father, an OB-GYN, and an uncle who was a nephrologist. He reminisced, “His crib was crazy. I’ve never seen a crib like this. It was OD.”
It was the uncle’s profession that particularly fascinated Travis Scott. “He told me what it was, and I was like, ‘Yo, it’s crazy.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I want to be that.'”
What struck Travis Scott was not just the profession but the nephrologist’s demeanor.
“I think it was his swag,” Scott said. “Like, his whole swag was just like he was fresh. I don’t know. It was the idea of just, like, saving people at the time was dope.” This admiration didn’t fade away quickly; it followed him into his teenage years. “Middle school, high school, that’s all I wanted to do – wanted to be a nephrologist,” he explained.
Travis Scott even shadowed professionals at hospitals, deepening his interest in the field. He had envisioned owning his practice, understanding both the business and medicine sides.
Teyana Taylor has broken her silence regarding her recent divorce filing against her soon-to-be former husband, Iman Shumpert.
On Friday (November 24), Taylor shared a lengthy post to her Instagram Stories in which she explained she hasn’t spoken to any media outlets regarding the divorce filing and claimed details of the filing were “private.” Additionally, Taylor suggested the details of the lawsuit outlining her allegations against Shumpert were leaked to the public.
“I mind my business, don’t bother nobody & y’all know I’ve never played about my children, family & our privacy,” Taylor wrote in part. “I have not spoken on this private matter to any media outlets or blogs etc. So everyone claiming ‘said’ didn’t get any statements directly from ME. These statements were taken from private court documents that were leaked to the public. It is very heartbreaking that someone would take out the time to make such a private matter public for the world to see.
“However, Protecting my family is one thing I’ve ALWAYS done & for my children I will continue to do so. Please if y’all love y’all play nieces Junie & Rue like y’all have shown, please allow myself & my family some privacy to resolve this matter in peace y’all.”
Taylor also reposted the statement on her personal Twitter (X) account, writing, “This will be the FIRST and LAST time I speak on this mater.”
Reports have surfaced and allege that the reason the confidential court documents were leaked to the public in the first place are due to the motion Shumpert filed in the divorce proceedings to use their legal names. Shumpert previously responded to the announcement of the divorce filing via a statement provided by his attorney.
“Mr. Shumpert hopes parties and counsel can work toward a fair resolution,” Stephen C. Steele said, “keeping the best interests of the children of paramount concern.”
Diddy’s legal troubles continue to intensify more than a week after ex Cassie Ventura filed her bombshell lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court. On Saturday (November 26), Diddy’s former bodyguard Roger Bonds insisted he was ready to dispel what he witnessed during his time working for the Bad Boy Records mogul.
Taking to Instagram, Bonds shared, “This is not meant to be threats or snitching or anything like that against Cassie or Diddy or anyone else. This is me telling my truth as I truly remember it for 2 reasons only, 1st because I have 4 daughters so on all dudes my truth as I seen it, saw it and was involved with it for yrs.”
According to court docs, Ventura claimed Bonds tried to intervene multiple times in an effort to stop Diddy from further physically assaulting her but was unsuccessful.
“In the car leaving the club, Mr. Combs beat Ms. Ventura pushing her into a corner of the vehicle and stomping on her face,” the docs read in part. “Mr. Combs security staff, Roger Bonds, tried to stop the beating, but was unable to deescalate the situation. When the car arrived at Mr. Combs’ residence, Ms. Ventura attempted to run away, but Mr. Combs followed her and proceeded to again kick her in the face. Ms. Ventura was bleeding profusely, and was ushered into Mr. Combs’ home, where she began to throw up from the violent assault.”
Ventura said she was then forced to stay at a hotel for a week as she healed from her injuries. In another incident, Ventura alleged Diddy once again beat her so badly she had two black eyes, a burst and bruised lip and a huge welt on her forehead. Once Bonds saw her, he began to cry due to the brutality of it all.
Since Ventura’s filing, two other women have come forward with lawsuits alleging Diddy beat and/or sexually assaulted them. Former president of Bad Boy Records Harve Pierre was also sued for sexual assault last week.
As for the latest allegations, Diddy’s rep said, “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit.”
Diddy’s spokesperson also addressed New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which expired Thursday (November 23). The act allowed adult survivors of sexual abuse to file claims otherwise barred by the statute of limitations. Diddy has been named in multiple lawsuits filed under the act. The rep added, “The New York Legislature surely did not intend or expect the Adult Survivors Act to be exploited by scammers. The public should be skeptical and not rush to accept these bogus allegations.”
Megan Thee Stallion expressed her decision to embrace celibacy in a candid Instagram live session with her fans, marking a notable departure from her previously unapologetic and seductive persona.
This declaration comes in the wake of the 28-year-old artist’s breakup with ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine, also known as Pardi, whom she accused of infidelity in her recent single “Cobra.”
Megan’s decision seems to be driven by personal revelations and public misconceptions about her, on the heels of Pardi’s diss track “Thee Person.”
Megan Thee Stallion pointed out the toxicity she perceives in her relationships with men, particularly those she refers to as being from the “streets.” This acknowledgment of a toxic environment has led her to decide to be more selective in her interactions with men, intending to avoid such unhealthy relationships in the future.
Furthermore, Megan Thee Stallion expressed frustration over how the public perceives her, stating that people seem to focus more on her sexual image rather than her music.
“It’s like nobody be listening to my music. They be like ‘Megan Thee Stallion, I cannot believe she likes to have sex. I cannot believe Megan Thee Stallion f####,” she said.
Megan Thee Stallion reacts to everybody talking about how many men she’s dealt with in the industry pic.twitter.com/Yp9lvU7EPT
Megan Thee Stallion shared her exasperation about being labeled as a “sex freak” and being misunderstood by the public, prompting her to declare, “I’m not a freak anymore. I’m done. I’m done with the streets. So toxic in the streets. I’m tired of the streets.”
Megan’s relationship with Pardi began in early 2021 and became public at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
However, the relationship faced challenges, including Megan’s legal battle with Tory Lanez, who shot her in the foot in July 2020.
Pardi publicly supported Megan during this time. The couple’s split has since been followed by Megan being seen with Belgian footballer Romelu Lukaku and Pardi dating singer Jada Kingdom.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of George Floyd’s murder, was reportedly stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate at Federal Correctional Institution—Tucson on Friday (November 24).
According to reports, live-saving measures were taken after the violent altercation, and Chauvin was rushed to a nearby hospital and treated for his injury. He’s expected to survive.
Chauvin was transferred from a maximum-security state prison in Minnesota in August 2022, where he was held in solitary confinement for his own safety. He was in the general population at FCI Tucson, a medium-security federal prison.
In May 2020, George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis. Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, leading to Floyd’s death.
The incident was captured on video and sparked global protests against police brutality and racial injustice, while simultaneously thrusting the Black Lives Matter movement into the worldwide spotlight.
Chauvin’s trial garnered extensive media attention and public scrutiny.
In April 2021, after a high-profile trial, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. He was subsequently sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.
The attack came days after the Supreme Court declined to hear Derek Chauvin’s appeal and the release of a new documentary titled The Fall of Minneapolis in which he called his conviction a “sham.”
This incident has sparked various reactions from the public and media, reflecting the ongoing discourse surrounding police brutality and systemic racism in the United States.
People’s reactions to the stabbing vary widely, with some viewing it as a form of retributive justice while others express concern over the safety and ethics of the prison system.
“Derek Chauvin getting shanked in prison made this holiday weekend just that much more festive. Cheers,” one user wrote while another snarled, “The timing of the stabbing of #DerekChauvin is So Obviously Suspect – The Truth is Out It WAS an Overdose by/of #GeorgeFloyd NOT Murder.”
#DerekChauvin getting shanked in prison made this holiday weekend just that much more festive. Cheers!🍻
I challenge you to watch all 9 minutes of George Floyd's murder. If you aren't moved as a human being, there's something wrong with you. If you can watch another human being murdered and feel nothing, or feel joy in it, there's something wrong with you. #DerekChauvin
It appears Kanye West managed to bring several of his close collaborators all the way out to his current post in the United Arab Emirates for a celebration of some sort.
According to a recent post circulating on Twitter (X), Kanye West and his current wife, Bianca Censori, were joined by artists such as Chris Brown, CyHi, Vory and Bump J for an exclusive party in Abu Dhabi at Atlantis. Ty Dolla $ign, who’s in the process of working with West on their collaborative album, was also reportedly in attendance. While it’s unclear exactly when the party occurred, the vibes were high and positive during the shindig judging from the clip circulating on social media. West’s recent “Vultures” single can be heard playing in the background and CB was loving it, considering he was singing along word-for-word to the record.
The appearance of Ye’s wife Censori is also notable given the recent reports that her friends and family convinced her to leave West, who allegedly “Brainwashed” her into becoming a “wife robot.” However, the pair were seemingly enjoying one another’s company during the recent party and effectively putting to bed any rumors of a break-up. Could this mean that the project is right around the corner?
Check out the clip of the star-studded function below.
Kanye West, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Vory, CyHi & Bump J at Ye’s private party in Abu Dhabi 👀https://t.co/CoA4C6nayX
