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Oprah Winfrey Makes Impassioned Plea For Kamala Harris At Star-Studded Election Event 

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Kamala Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday for a “virtual rally” live-streamed from Michigan, a key battleground state. 

Hundreds of thousands of viewers turned in to the broadcast, which also featured virtual appearances from a host of A-list celebrities, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Chris Rock and Jennifer Lopez. 

“This grassroots people-powered movement behind Kamala Harris has unleashed a unifying force unlike anything we’ve seen in politics in a very long time,” Winfrey said. “I know lots of people are feeling it, because it actually is hope and joy rising.” 

The 70-year-old media mogul made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last month, endorsing Harris’s bid for the White House. 

“There’s a real feeling of optimism and hope making a comeback … for this new day that is no longer on the horizon but is here,” Winfrey added. “We’re living it.” 

Harris and Winfrey were also joined by the mother and sisters of Amber Nicole Thurman, who died in August 2022 after doctors failed to operate on her for 20 hours following complications from taking abortion pills, reportedly the first “preventable” death as a result of Georgia’s ban. 

“They just let her die because of some stupid abortion ban. They treated her like she was just another number,” Thurman’s older sister said.  

“You’re looking at a mother who is broken,” Thurman’s mother tearfully added. “It’s the worst pain that a parent could ever feel. I want you all to know that Amber was not a statistic. She was loved by a strong family and we would have done whatever to get our baby the help that she needed. Women around the world need to know that this was preventable.” 

Oprah Winfrey: “Let’s Do Better And Vote For Kamala Harris”

Oprah Winfrey urged “decent and caring people,” to step up and vote for Kamala Harris. “This is the moment for people who are tired of all of the bickering and all of the name-calling, people who are exhausted by the craziness and the made up stories and the conspiracies,” she urged. You know that we can do better and that we deserve better.” 

Check out some other highlights from the 90-minute broadcast below.  

Beyoncé’s Mom Denies Dissing Dolly Parton

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Tina Knowles denied clapping back at Dolly Parton over the legendary singer’s opinion on the Country Music Awards snubbing Beyoncé. Knowles claimed an Instagram comment attributed to her was fake after it went viral on Thursday (September 19).

“This is fake not from me!” Knowles declared.

Blogs spread a message supposedly written by Knowles in response to Parton’s September 17 interview with Variety. Parton defended the CMAs for not nominating Beyoncé for any awards.

“Oh Ms. Dolly, we love you, but Bey did spend her WHOLE life workin’ hard, since she was 9!” Knowles was claimed to have written. “She got country roots too. She’s mastered her craft and broken records in EVERY genre. So sayin’ she didn’t ‘spend her life’ in country music dismisses all that work she put in. Bey don’t need to stay in one lane to get respect – her talent and work ethic speak for themselves! She’s been puttin’ in the work, and nobody else gets asked to ‘spend their life’ in one place to be recognized! #beencountry.”

Parton praised Beyoncé in the Variety interview. Before the release of Cowboy Carter, Parton was arguably the biggest country star to co-sign Beyoncé’s pivot to the genre.

“There’s so many wonderful country artists that, I guess probably the country music field, they probably thought, well, we can’t really leave out some of the ones that spend their whole life doing that,” Parton told Variety. “But I didn’t even realize [Beyoncé wasn’t nominated] until somebody asked me that question. But it was a wonderful album. She can be very, very proud of, and I think everybody in country music welcomed her and thought that, that was good. So I don’t think it was a matter of shutting out, like doing that on purpose. I think it was just more of what the country charts and the country artists were doing, that do that all the time, not just a specialty album.”

Beyoncé covered Parton’s classic song “Jolene” on Cowboy Carter. Parton said she’s open to performing a “Jolene” duet with Beyoncé.

Did Sexyy Red Get Curved By “Just Give Me My Money” Content Creator Tylil James On Video?

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Sexyy Red may have taken a baby L during her recent livestream with content creator Tylil James. For those who may be unaware, Red and James have been seemingly getting cozy with each other as Sexyy, continues tackling dates on her sprawling arena tour.

Earlier this week, a video of Sexyy Red and James seemingly all over each other in the back of a car went viral. If you’ll recall, James, who’s responsible for the recent “ just give me my money” trend on social media, was also spotted with Ice Spice after fans began to wonder if she was making Satanic signs with her hands as the content creator said a prayer for her.

Nevertheless, it had appeared as though Sexyy and James could be becoming much more acquainted than the aforementioned after the “Pound Town” princess appeared on a stream with him. However, Sexyy Red could be moving too fast for James based on their semi-awkward interaction in stream. The small snafu occurred as James was petitioning those watching the stream for their music choice.

As he leaned in close to Sexyy, she literally puckered up to put one on him, to which Tylil James responded by turning his face away. Though at first glance, it seems like the smooch attempt may have gone unnoticed, a closer look shows both Sexyy and James seemingly locked eyes for a split second. Adding insult to injury, James pretty much forced her to sit down after the fact.

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Once fans caught on to the clip, they began mercilessly trolling Sexyy Red over the embarrassing moment.

“He literally sat her down,” a user wrote in the comments section of the post AllHipHop shared, while another said, “He was not avoiding, just focusing on the topic at hand.”

An additional user teased, “She definitely went in for second base and he threw a curveball.”

Though she was unsuccessful this go-around, Sexyy Red has been fairly lucky in the past when she offered up a kiss. Last year, NLE Choppa went viral after he kissed Sexyy in the video shoot for the remix of his hit song “S### Me Out,” which also included a cameo from Sukihana.

Watch the lip-locking blunder unfold above.

Meek Mill Could Be As Popular In Africa As Donald Trump Is With Assassians—If You Ask Him

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Meek Mill has been poppin’ it on Twitter amid a renewed wave of backlash he’s received following Diddy’s arrest, and somehow Africa and Donald Trump have become a part of his tweet rampage.

In the days following Diddy’s apprehension by federal authorities on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution on September 16, Meek has been consistently roasted on social media. As headlines circulate revealing the seizure of more than 90 electronic devices believed to contain damning evidence, Meek and Diddy’s alleged relationship rumors have resurfaced due to audio that was leaked earlier this year of an alleged sexual encounter between them.

As expected, Meek’s response to the saga has been anything but conventional. In a lengthy rant he authored over the course of several days, Meek has rehashed his beef with Drake, revealed he bought a farm and said he’s been targeted more than Donald Trump, who claims to be the victim of a second assassination attempt.

“I’ve been on 23 and 1 lockdown shackled … family dying while I’m in prison … dead broke … shot at wayyyy more than trump,” Meek wrote in one of the explosive tweets. “Sent to jail for wheeling … lost my dad as a child this s### is motivational food to me a internet rumor! It’s so many bots you must speak up!”

In another message, Meek shared video from his visit to Africa, which saw him engaging with frenzied crowds of patrons, riding dirt bikes with locals, and tearing down festival stages. Though he didn’t directly make the correlation, it appears as though Meek was implying that no amount of shade, be it from his association with Diddy or any part of his past, can overshadow his star power.

“This Africa … I ain’t even know I had this much influence it’s in other countries this way too…,” he wrote in the tweet. “Yall can stay distracted I’ll play aggravating teacher … once I signed off from people owning me in the industry I’ve been having slot of bad campaigns .. it can’t stop me!”

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Though Meek Mill hasn’t been directly vocal about Diddy’s recent arrest, he vehemently denied the allegations concerning himself and the disgraced Bad Boy Records mogul. In February, Meek spoke out on Twitter after producer Lil Rod sued Diddy for sexual harassment and assault and he was named in the lawsuit.

“I’m from Philly I don’t do coke or freaky ass molly … nobody won’t even offer me coke because I’m that heavy,” he wrote. “No man or watt would ever approach me about gay activity and the whole place don’t get flipped … woke up seeing this on every blog like they know I’m coming! Lol.”

Check out the video of Meek’s movie-worth moves in Africa above.

Young Dolph Prosecutors Refuse To Explain Why Only One Defendant Is On Trial

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Only one of the men charged in Young Dolph’s murder will go on trial on Monday (September 23). According to FOX 13 Memphis, the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office said Justin Johnson will be the lone man on trial despite his co-defendants having court dates scheduled for the same day.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office claimed they could not clarify why Johnson would be tried alone. Prosecutors said an explanation would compromise their investigation.

Earlier this month, prosecutors cited the same reason for refusing to say if Hernandez Govan would be tried alongside Johnson and Cornelius Smith.

Johnson, Smith and Govan were charged with first-degree murder for Young Dolph’s death. Johnson and Smith, the alleged gunmen, have remained in jail for more than two years. Govan, the alleged mastermind behind the murder, was released on bond in 2023.

A fourth man, Johnson’s brother Jermarcus, pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact in 2023. He awaits sentencing.

The Young Dolph murder trial was supposed to begin in June, but the defense and prosecution requested a delay. Mia Jaye, Young Dolph’s partner and the mother of his children, criticized postponement.

“Our family has witnessed lenient bonds being granted, absurd requests approved for the defendants to get a [change of] venue motion, freedom, more time to build a stronger defense… witnessed songs be made, defendants enjoying life while on [house arrest]… all while our loved one is 6 feet deep, waiting for JUSTICE to be served… talk about disheartening, unfair, triggering and hurtful,” she wrote. “For everyone who is like ‘trust the process’ our family has for 3 years, but the process & system is BROKEN (which is evident across ALL of Black America LBH… check the stats) and continuing to sit back allowing people to PLAY in your face isn’t trusting the process it is ignoring the process and giving room for any and everything wrong to happen, overlooking ACCOUNTABILITY.”

Young Dolph was shot and killed at a Memphis bakery in 2021. He was 36.

Suge Knight Warns Diddy His Life Is In Danger Over “Secrets” He Knows

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News
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Diddy’s arrest has captivated the entertainment world since Monday (September 16), when news of his apprehension first broke. The Bad Boy Records mogul was charged with three counts: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking of children by force, fraud or coercion and transporting for prostitution.

Although his legal team offered the court $50 million (among other things) to secure his bail, a judge agreed with prosecutors that he’s a flight risk. Consequently, Diddy will remain at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn for the foreseeable future.

Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, who’s currently incarcerated, had some sage advice for Diddy the inmate. On a recent episode of Collect Call with Suge Knight, Knight warned Diddy.

“I’ll tell you what Puffy, your life is in danger ’cause you know the secrets of who’s involved in that little secret room you guys are participating in,” he said. “You know they gonna get you if they can. It’s a little crazy how Puffy get booted out the alcohol business and Jimmy Iovine steps in with Andre [Dr. Dre] and Snoopy [Snoop Dogg] promoting it. That’s never a good look when it comes to the culture of Hip-Hop, our community and our people. I turned myself in. Sometimes you gotta face the music, that’s most of the time.”

He continued, “Puffy, I’m gonna give you some real advice. Two quick things. You gotta make a decision. When you go to prison, either you’re gonna be standing up pissing or squatting, sitting down p#####’. I advise you to try to take the first one ’cause if you squatting and p#####’ you know what that means. Do not do your time going by Brother Love. Brother Love is not a good code name.”

Homeland Security raided Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles properties in March. They wound up seizing more than 90 electronic devices and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricants.

During the bail hearing, prosecutors accused Diddy of using his wealth and influence to dominate and degrade women. He often held events known as “Freak Offs,” exclusive parties rife with drugs, violence and coercion involving commercial sex workers. Witness accounts suggest the gatherings formed part of a systematic approach to exploitation extending over a decade.

The seized devices include cloud storage accounts, thumb drives and a surveillance system  from Diddy’s residences believed to contain damning evidence.

“These acts of physical force—of violence—are corroborated not only through victim testimony but also through, among other things, victim communications with [Diddy] spanning years of the charged time period; witness testimony, including witnesses who were present during and after Freak Offs; video footage; photographs capturing victim injuries; and law enforcement records, among other things,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams explained. “The same is true of the [Diddy’s] coercion. The communications between [Diddy] and multiple victims, which include communications sent as recently as this year, capture victim resistance to engaging in Freak Offs even in light of [Diddy’s] abusive tactics. [Diddy’s] years-long use of force and coercion speaks directly to dangerousness.”

Diddy has pleaded not guilty. No trial date has been set.

Shaq Launches Trolling Campaign Amid Viral Photo Of Rumored Girlfriend: “Wasn’t Me”

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Shaq is pushing back on the rumors swirling around himself and his rumored new boo thang. Earlier this week, the NBA champion went viral on social media after users discovered a photo of him posing with a woman, which some speculated was his new girlfriend.

Shaq responded to the claims almost immediately with several posts on his Instagram profile. In one of the videos he shared, Shaq posed and re-created the trending flick with several other unidentified women and posted it coupled with a condescending caption coupled with a rhetorical question.

”Is this my girlfriend too, trust me I’ll let y’all know who my woman is, and by the way, my woman name is Shaqira,” Shaq wrote in the caption of the post.

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Following a flurry of follow-up posts, an Instagram user, whose handle is @_1.filly, posted a real featuring the alleged photo of her and Shaq along with additional pictures and videos of the pair allegedly hanging out in Atlantic City while the former baller was working a gig. While, it appears as though the woman may have shared concrete receipts of her time with Shaq, The Diesel himself commented on the post AllHipHop shared covering the saga and denied the validity of the woman’s post.

”Wasn’t me,” he wrote in the comment.

Shaq then proceeded to continue his trolling campaign by sharing yet another video addressing the incident with the help of former “Cheaters” reality TV show host Peter Gunz. In the short clip of the pair who appeared to be in a podcast studio, Shaq seemingly proved how serious he is regarding the matter by performing a lip sync cover of Shaggy’s song “Wasn’t Me.”

While it’s clear that Shaq is having a bit of fun with the extra attention he’s receiving at the moment, it would be untrue to say we haven’t seen something like this before. In mid-July 2023, a series of paparazzi photos of Shaq aboard a luxury yacht with a younger woman went viral on social media, sparking widespread speculation about his relationship status.

The photos, which surfaced on platforms like Twitter and Instagram around July 17, showed the NBA legend enjoying a sunny day at sea with a woman many assumed to be his girlfriend. The images quickly gained traction, prompting a wave of commentary and rumors about Shaq’s personal life.

Though we can neither confirm nor deny anything for certain at the moment, at least we can watch the post of Shaq hilariously covering Shaggy below.

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Diddy Rumors From Some Concerned Insiders

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OK everybody. I know we’re all buzzing with these rumors about Diddy, but let’s take it a step further.

First, I want to be clear: this is all rumor and speculation. None of this is factual or verified, but everything I share comes from trusted sources.

Now, a lot of people I’ve spoken to feel like Sean Combs is being unfairly targeted. I’m talking about the clown section on social media. At the same time, these insiders don’t believe he can come out on top of this. They see him going down a one-way street with no way back for a long time—if ever. One person even described it as a “humiliation ritual,” a process of breaking him down. I don’t usually subscribe to conspiracy theories like that, but I will say this is embarrassing. The 1,000 bottles of baby oil are still fascinating. Other details look crazy. too. And what we saw on camera with Cassie Ventura? That’s real. Diddy, through his lawyer, claims she hit him with a cell phone before the brutal attack we saw on video.

Moving on.

Another source raised an interesting point: could it be that some government officials knew about Diddy’s wrongdoings but didn’t act on them? Or maybe they didn’t have a witness willing to go on record—until now. Obviously, Cassie Ventura was willing to speak. But take Shyne, for example. He once collaborated with Diddy on a philanthropic event and stayed quiet about any negative feelings. He got his check and moved on, even though now that Diddy’s in jail, Shyne’s speaking out.

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“Ayo, call me Diddy I run this city /
Send the cops, the feds, and D.A. to come get me /
Cats wanna leave me for dead, you coming with me…”

—Diddy

Well, well, well… here we are.

Now, there’s a lot of speculation about whether Diddy will snitch. Those lyrics suggest he might be willing to take some people down with him. Will he do it? And who? Rumors say he has a lot of people on tape and was holding it as leverage. I am talking about dignitaries of countries. I’m not sure, but what I do know is he’s in a tough spot right now. He’s in protective custody, also known as the Special Housing Unit (SHU), because there are concerns someone will try to harm him for clout. They don’t want that to happen, or do they?

Some people are even comparing his situation to Jeffrey Epstein’s, wondering if something more sinister could happen while he’s in jail. He’s being held in the infamous MDC facility, which I’ve heard from sources is one of the worst—understaffed and inhumane. A contact of mine who doesn’t like him at all doubts he’ll survive the experience. But based on what I’ve heard, he’s managing. He gets three meals a day, one hour of recreation and showers three times a week. I heard that food is super nasty. Not ideal, but it’s survivable at this point. He’s also allowed visits from family and friends.

Anyway, there’s no shortage of content coming from this case, and I’ll keep bringing you both the rumors and the news as it unfolds. Here are all the formal news reports for your perusal.

– illseed out!

Quando Rondo Battling More Charges Despite Accepting Plea Deal

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Quando Rondo pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence and reckless driving charges in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday (September 19), per WTOC. The charges were related to a 2023 car crash he was involved in while out on bond in a state drug and gang case.

The Atlantic Records artist was arrested for the July 2023 incident in February. He was released on a $4,600 bond.

Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, decided to fight the misdemeanor charges after accepting a plea deal in a federal drug case. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana.

“I really want to give an apology to the city of Savannah,” he said after pleading guilty to the drug charge. “And I want to give an apology to my family, friends, loved ones, most of all to my daughters.”

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Quando Rondo is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12. He faces up to five years in prison.

“I just want everybody to know I’m a changed person,” he said. “I’m changing every day, and God got the last say so … I’m changing myself. It starts with yourself. Change starts at home. It don’t matter the circumstances. It don’t matter the levels of how bad something is. God could bring you out of anything. So, with that being said, like I said before, I’m walking my faith and not by sight. Nothing can break me. It’s just going to make me even more.”

Quando Rondo is out on bond awaiting his sentencing. He released his latest project, an EP titled Here for a Reason: In the Darkest Time, in August.

Diddy Accused Of Lacing Woman’s Joint & Traumatizing Her

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Singer-songwriter Tiffany Red, a friend of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, expressed relief after he was denied bail in his sex trafficking and racketeering case. Red reflected on her trauma months after corroborating Ventura’s damning allegations against Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs.

“I feel a little safer knowing Sean Combs is behind bars,” Red wrote on Instagram. “I’m grateful to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Homeland Security for stepping in and showing Mr. Combs and the music industry, which enabled him that they’re not above the law. This past year has been incredibly stressful and terrifying at times, but I am grateful for the opportunity to free myself from all these dark experiences.”

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Red said she witnessed Diddy’s abuse of Ventura, which was exposed in a November 2023 lawsuit. Red also recalled an incident in which she was given a laced joint at Diddy’s studio during her time in the notorious mogul’s orbit.

“While co-creating Cassie’s sophomore album, I was degraded by Sean Combs, deceived by him, his team and the record labels about the music being released, I was exposed to Diddy’s abuse of Cassie and others in her circle, and I unknowingly consumed something laced without my consent at his Holmby Hills home studio while writing for Cassie back in 2017,” Red wrote. “I’ll never forget screaming, ‘What’s in this?!’ I knew instantly after smoking the joint that something was wrong. I got away that night by the grace of GOD, but I am haunted by the things I can’t remember about that evening. No one should have to endure this kind of trauma to pursue success in the music industry. We all deserve better.”

Authorities arrested Diddy for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in New York on Monday (September 16). Two judges rejected his requests for bail.

Diddy pleaded not guilty to the charges. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Nelly Slapped With $50 Million Lawsuit From St. Lunatics Members

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Four members of the St. Lunatics sued their longtime friend and collaborator Nelly for copyright infringement and unjust enrichment on Wednesday (September 18). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the St. Lunatics said they never received proper credit or payment for their work on Nelly’s diamond-selling album Country Grammar. Billboard was the first to report the lawsuit.

Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud accused Nelly of falsely and fraudulently claiming to be the sole author of multiple tracks he created with the St. Lunatics. The songs included “Batter Up,” “Thicky Thick Girl” and “Steal the Show” from Nelly’s debut album, which dropped in 2000.

The St. Lunatics claimed Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes, promised they’d receive rightful compensation for their contributions. Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud realized Nelly lied to them around 2020.

“Despite repeated assurances by defendant Haynes that plaintiffs would receive their writing credit and publishing income for creating the Original Compositions, plaintiffs, sometime in 2020, eventually discovered that defendant Haynes had been lying to them the entire time,” the lawsuit read. “Plaintiffs eventually discovered that not only did they not receive any credit as authors and/or creators of the Original Compositions, but that defendant Haynes, and others, took full credit for creating the Original Compositions contained in the Infringing Album.”

The St. Lunatics said Nelly manipulated them. The group members trusted their friend’s word before finding out Nelly denied their claims of authorship in 2021.

“Every time plaintiffs confronted defendant Haynes about their publishing credit and income for creating and authoring the Original Compositions, defendant Haynes would assure them as ‘friends’ he would never prevent them from receiving the financial success they were entitled to as writers of the Original Composition,” the lawsuit contended. “Unfortunately, plaintiffs, reasonably believing that their friend and former band member would never steal credit for writing the Original Compositions, did not initially pursue any legal remedies and believed defendant Haynes would make good on his promise to ensure plaintiffs received: (i) recognition as writers and authors of the Original Compositions contained in the Infringing Album; and (ii) the publishing income from the exploitation of the Infringing Album.”

Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud sought at least $50 million in damages. The lawsuit named Universal Music Group, BMG Songs, Kobalt Music Group and Hipgnosis as Nelly’s co-defendants.

Shyne Claims Diddy “Destroyed My Life” As He Addresses “Freak Off” Parties

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Former rapper Jamal “Shyne” Barrow is weighing in on Diddy’s arrest and charges, distancing himself from the Hip-Hop mogul, insisting their relationship was strictly professional. 

The former Bad Boy artist turned politician spent nearly nine years in prison over a shooting at a New York nightclub in 1999. Both Diddy and Shyne were arrested following the incident, but Diddy was acquitted of all charges. One of the victims maintains Diddy shot her, and Shyne recently admitted, “I was the fall guy.”  

On Wednesday (September 18), Shyne, now Leader of the Opposition in Belize, gave a press conference addressing his past relationship with Diddy. 

“This is someone who in essence testified against me when I was on trial, when I was an 18-year-old kid just wanting to do nothing other than make my mother proud and make Belize proud,” he began. “I was defending him, and he turned around and called witnesses to testify against me and he contributed; he pretty much sent me to prison.” 

Shyne Says He Forgave Diddy And “Moved On”

Shyne explained that he forgave him but denied Diddy funded his political enterprise. “This is someone who destroyed my life,” he added. “Who I forgave and who I’ve moved on and for the better interest of Belize because he was in a position at that time to give scholarships to maybe invest.” 

A reporter asked Shyne if he participated in or knew about Diddy’s infamous “freak off” parties.  

 “I had nothing to do with Sean Combs’ personal life,” he replied. “No interaction at that level. Everything was strictly on a professional level.” 

Earlier this year, Shyne addressed the surveillance footage of Diddy brutally beating his former partner Cassie Ventura.  

“I vehemently denounce the repugnant behavior of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs captured on the video in which he is seen physically assaulting Mrs. Cassie Ventura-Fine,” he stated. “There is no place for violence against women anywhere on the planet.” 

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What’s The Real Deal With Kevin Liles & Diddy?

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Here we go…

Did Diddy get arrested? YES! A series of other incidents followed in the aftermath. In the music industry, one of the biggest names is Kevin Liles. Liles is no newb; he’s a highly influential and impactful figure in the music world. Not only that, he’s an advocate for artists like Young Thug, who are going through extreme circumstances to maintain their freedom.

Recently, Kevin Liles has been caught up in rumors circulating across various platforms. Even TMZ linked his recent resignation from 300 Entertainment in a headline, which raised eyebrows. Many found the timing suspicious. However, outside of speculation, one has to wonder what could have driven someone as prominent as Kevin to step down at that exact moment.

What I’m getting at is that if something serious were going on, Liles would likely have chosen a more discreet time to resign. Sources close to me have reached out and emphasized that his departure has nothing to do with Diddy’s legal troubles. In fact, it seems like it’s simply time for him to move on. Additionally, Warner Music Group, with which Kevin was associated, is going through significant changes. Julie Greenwald, another pillar in the industry, was recently let go from her position at the iconic label. These individuals have been in the business for decades, generating unimaginable wealth, but the landscape has shifted dramatically. Technology, not music executives, now drives the industry. It’s a sad reality for many, but it’s the current state of the business. The days of Russell Simmons and Suge Knight are long behind us.

Nowadays, platforms like TikTok are probably responsible for creating more stars than traditional record labels. My source wanted to make sure it’s clear that Kevin’s decision to move on has nothing to do with another mogul’s transgressions. They don’t want that association to tarnish his reputation. And I believe that’s the truth. In the era of social media, rampant speculation, and outright lies, it’s important to distinguish between truthfulness and clickbait. Many media outlets seem almost obsessed with sensationalism.

What do you think?

–illseed out!

Nicki Minaj Surprises Fans By Admitting She’s Not U.S. Citizen 

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Nicki Minaj recently made a surprising revelation, explaining that she is not a U.S. citizen, despite living in the United States for most of her life and paying millions in taxes. 

The “Last Time I Saw You” hitmaker discussed her nationality while talking to a fan on TikTok Live. Nicki Minaj said it’s “crazy’ that she still isn’t a U.S. citizen. Furthermore, she believes the government should have given her an “honorary” citizenship years ago, especially considering her financial contributions. 

“I’m not a citizen of America. Isn’t that crazy?” she remarked before explaining that she’s a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago. 

“I was born on a beautiful island called Trinidad and Tobago,” Minaj told the fan. “But I’ve been in the States for many years. You would think that with the millions of dollars that I’ve paid in taxes to this country that I would have been given an honorary citizenship many, many, many thousands of years ago.” 

Nicki Minaj attended Trindad’s world-famous annual carnival last year after teaming up with fellow Trini icons Machel Montano and Destra on the remix of their “Shake the Place” single. 

Nicki Minaj Recalls Migrating To America

Back in 2018, Nicki Minaj opened up about her experience of coming to America as an immigrant. She shared a heartfelt post discussing the plight of children being torn away from their parents at the U.S. and Mexico border. 

“I came to this country as an illegal immigrant @ 5 years old,” she wrote. “I can’t imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5. This is so scary to me. Please stop this. Can you try to imagine the terror & panic these kids feel right now? Not knowing if their parents are dead or alive, if they’ll ever see them again…” 

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Eve Reveals Her Unconventional Method Of Earning Tips As Stripper 

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Eve is reflecting on her brief stint as a stripper amid the release of her new memoir, Who’s That Girl? 

Before her rap career took off, the Grammy award-winning rapper worked two jobs to make ends meet, including dancing at a strip club. She recounts her experiences in her new book in a chapter with the self-explanatory title “The Laziest Stripper.” 

During a recent appearance on “Sway In The Morning,” Eve revealed she used her passion for rapping to get out of giving men lap dances.  

“It was two months and I wasn’t that great,” Eve said of her time as a stripper. “But I was great at rapping though. So, I would get tipped for rapping.” 

Eve recalled men approaching her for a lap dance in the club only for her to offer to rap. “I’m like, ‘Let me rap for you. If you think I’m whack, I’ll give you a lap dance for free.’ And most of the time I wasn’t,” she explained.  

According to Eve, club patrons would call her “crazy,” questioning why she would be “walking around a strip club rapping,” but she didn’t care. “But hey man, I was like, ‘F### it. Everywhere’s a stage.’ I just didn’t wanna dance.” 

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In her memoir, Eve recalled a chance meeting with Ma$e was what she needed to quit stripping and fulfill her dreams to rap.  

“When MA$E became a pastor, I was like, ‘Yeah, that makes sense,'” she continued. “He was my prophet that day. I needed that extra push.” 

Ralo Responds To Criticism Over Antics At Rich Homie Quan’s Funeral 

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Ralo is defending his actions after facing criticism for his behavior at Rich Homie Quan’s funeral. 

The 33-year-old rapper was laid to rest on Tuesday (September 17), at a memorial service in South Fulton, Ga. near his hometown, surrounded by hundreds of family members and friends. Several Hip-Hop peers, including Ralo, also paid tribute. 

However, Ralo sparked backlash after streaming parts of the service on Instagram Live, including the burial site. 

“I hate when ppl record funerals, damn have some respect,” one person tweeted. “Put the phone down while they’re praying,” said another, while a third mentioned Quan’s relatives. “Like the family isn’t even recording why are you recording anything goofy ass.” they wrote. 

Ralo responded to the backlash with a video PSA. “If you don’t want to see me on the internet then you know what you got to do,” he began. “Get off the internet b####. ‘Cuz I ain’t.” 

He continued, “Soon as a n#### say something good about somebody, you dick riding. Soon as you try to post a n#### that’s dead, you dick riding,” he stated, before questioning, “Do y’all muthafuckas ever say anything good?” 

Ralo then asked where the criticism was for people who didn’t attend Rich Homie Quan’s funeral.  

“What about the n##### who weren’t at the funeral?” he added. “Did y’all say something about them?” 

Ralo and Rich Homie Quan were engaged in a contentious beef but squashed their issues in 2021.  

He revealed how grateful he was that they patched up their issues in a video from the memorial. Ralo captioned the post, “I’m fully grateful Rich Homie Quan and I squashed our differences before him or I went to our lord‼️” 

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Yo Gotti Goes All Out for Angela Simmons’ Birthday With Lavish Gifts & Romantic Getaway 

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Yo Gotti pushed the boat out for Angela Simmons’ birthday, whisking her off on a romantic vacation and drowning her in lavish gifts. 

The CMG founder spared no expense in celebrating his boo as she turned 37 on September 18. Yo Gotti paid a special tribute to Angela Simmons on Instagram, posting a highlight reel of their picturesque villa, which appeared partially carved out of a cave.  

He also showed off his extravagant designer gifts, including a matching Hermes bag and watch. Angela Simmons posed for a photo shoot in the scenic villa located somewhere in the Himalayas, according to Gotti’s caption.  

“Happy Birthday Shawty,” he wrote. “#Foreva.” 

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The couple are going strong and jetted off on another luxury vacation to celebrate Gotti’s birthday in May. Simmons posed in a bikini with “GOTTI” emblazoned across her rear.  

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Two months later, Simmons said she was ready to walk down the aisle with Gotti and joked that they spent so much time together that she adopted his Southern accent. She confirmed he’s the one during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” and said she was ready for marriage. 

“Yeah, definitely,” she said. “I’m too old to be playing games. I’m in it.” 

The couple confirmed their romance on Instagram in January 2023, years after Gotti revealed his crush on the 2015 track “Down in the DM.” Gotti captioned his post, “Ain loss a crush since High School.” 

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Federal Agent Compares Diddy To Jeffrey Epstein, Details Disturbing Evidence Seizure 

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Diddy was compared to Jeffrey Epstein by a federal agent who participated in the raid of his Miami beach home. 

Details emerged about the trove of evidence discovered at the disgraced mogul’s residences. Feds seized over 90 electronic devices, cloud storage accounts, thumb drives, and a surveillance system during the raids on his Miami and Los Angeles homes. 

A Department of Homeland Security agent involved in the search of the Miami residence reportedly claimed Diddy is “as bad as” convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein and described Diddy’s so-called sex rooms as being covered with hidden cameras.  

The source also alleged Diddy’s infamous “freak offs” would last for days, often with Diddy watching remotely from another location. 

“If you were in those sex parties, you were being recorded from every possible angle, including angles you wouldn’t have known about,” the DHS source told the New York Post.  

“He also was able to watch the action remotely on his phone, cast it onto a TV in another part of the house,” the source added. “He didn’t have to be in the room when the sex was happening, although he frequently was.” 

The federal source drew a parallel between Diddy and the late convicted child sex trafficker who hung himself in jail while awaiting trial on charges of running a vast sex trafficking empire. 

“In my opinion, he’s as bad as Jeffrey Epstein. These women are young. Either barely legal, or barely illegal,” the source stated, adding that there is evidence that “some of the girls are clearly out of it while these men are having sex with them,” and others “didn’t feel like they were free to go.” 

Judge Andrew Carter denied Diddy’s second request for bail on Wednesday (September 18). 

Marlon Wayans Slams Elon Musk For Disowning Transgender Daughter  

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Marlon Wayans is calling out Elon Musk, claiming the billionaire tech mogul’s treatment of his transgender daughter. 

The comedian raised the subject during a recent appearance on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, where Wayans also discussed his own transgender son’s transition. 

Wayans joked that Musk’s recent remarks about daughter Vivian Wilson made him want to drive his Tesla “over a cliff.” 

“I don’t like what he be saying about his trans child,” Wayans told Shannon Sharpe. “That made me mad. You don’t treat them babies like that. You don’t disown your baby.” 

He added, “ Love your child!” 

Elon Musk Considers His Trans Daughter “Dead”

Elon Musk’s daughter, Vivian Wilson, came out in 2022. She legally changed her name and reportedly switched to her mother’s surname because she “no longer … wish[ed] to be related to [her] biological father in any way, shape or form.” 

In an interview with controversial commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk, a father of 12 with three different women, claimed he was “essentially tricked into signing documents” approving of his daughter’s transition. Musk repeatedly misgendered Wilson throughout the interview and said he considers her dead.  

“I lost my son,” he said. “They call it ‘deadnaming’ for a reason. The reason it’s called ‘deadnaming’ is because your son is dead. So my son is dead, killed by the woke mind virus.” 

Meanwhile, Marlon Wayans told Shannon Sharpe that although he initially found his son Kai’s transition difficult, he adjusted quickly.  

“As hard as it was, I think that it’s not important. It’s important what you went through; the five steps of grief, but I think it’s important that you get to acceptance,” he explained. “And I’m proud to say it took me a week. And it felt like forever, it felt like five years.” 

He added, “I’m sad to say, some parents and some family members and some people, it will take them a lifetime, and they’ll never get to that magical place that I’m at, which is just acceptance. It’s still my child, man. That’s my baby.” 

Boosie Badazz Sparks Backlash After Minimizing Diddy’s Charges  

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Boosie Badazz was trending for all the wrong reasons after defending Diddy and downplaying his serious criminal charges as merely flying women out for sex. 

The Hip-Hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation with intent for prostitution.  

Federal agents have over 50 witnesses prepared to testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs, some of whom claim years of mistreatment.  

Nonetheless, on Tuesday (September 18), Boosie defended Diddy, insisting the Bad Boy Records founder was arrested for doing what “every other famous entertainer has done,” adding, “he just freakier!!” 

Social media users swiftly condemned Boosie, with many claiming he’s admitting to some of the same crimes Diddy is charged with. Others also referenced his previous boasts of hiring sex workers for his minor relatives. 

“So basically you’re admitting to being involved with sex trafficking also? Noted!” one user shared. “Also a reminder to everyone reading this, Boosie has hired sex workers to m##### his sons on their 13th birthday. You will be cellmates with diddy very soon also Boosie.” 

“Boosie only saying this because it’s a common thing in the music industry for women to be drugged & rapped,” added another. “A deeper conversation needs to be had because they really think it’s “okay” & “normal” & it’s NOT.” 

A third said. “I’m so glad we have the very crucial voice of the man who admitted hiring sex workers for his 13 & 14 year old son and nephew weighing in on charges for sex crimes. So important to have Boosie’s opinion on record here.” 

Boosie Reacts To Diddy’s Charges

Boosie claimed celebrities have no choice but to fly women to them for sex because they’re always on the move. He admitted that the hotel surveillance video of Diddy brutally beating his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura showed Diddy “really got a problem.” However, he argued that a potential life sentence is too harsh, stating Diddy was “basically” doing what “so many” other entertainers have done.    

Furthermore, Boosie believes Diddy’s case will lead to other artists getting arrested for flying out women for sex.   

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Crucially, Boosie overlooked or ignored prosecutors’ claims that Diddy used his wealth and influence to abuse and coerce victims for over a decade. They also accused him of leading a criminal enterprise involved in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice. 

In denying him bail on Wednesday (September 18), Judge Andrew Carter said prosecutors proved Diddy was a danger to the community. 

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