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DJ Clark Kent Is Very Much Alive DJ Scratch Confirms

DJ Clark Kent was the victim of a death rumor that started making the rounds on social media Tuesday night (October 15). Fans and media began picking up the narrative that the iconic DJ, producer and renowned sneaker head had passed away following an undisclosed illness.

But according to DJ Scratch, Clark Kent is very much alive, although it’s unclear what his medical situation is. On Wednesday (October 16), the EPMD legend took to Instagram to clear up the vicious rumor. He wrote in all caps, “DJ CLARK KENT HAS NOT PASSED AWAY,” he wrote. “STOP TRAUMATIZING HIS FAMILY POSTING THAT HE PASSED!!”

Veteran radio personality Angie Martinez later confirmed DJ Clark Kent was at home—not in hospice like others suggested.

“The article that The Source Mag & others have posted about the passing of Dj Clark Kent is false,” she tweeted. “Clark is home with his family. Please refrain from sharing any other false information. It is hurtful, deeply irresponsible and untrue.”

Fans of DJ Clark Kent were noticeably upset by the notion he was dead. Tweets like, “There’s news going around stating that the legendary DJ Clark Kent has passed away, well that news is extremely fake and it’s disgusting to create a hoax like that” and “I’m not the biggest fan of DJ Clark Kent or his music takes, but lying on the man’s name with a death hoax is some Ho ass bag of sow m##### behavior. Whoever’s responsible needs their a#### whipped ROYALLY. F y’all.”

Others took a more remorseful approach and simply apologized for spreading misinformation.

DJ Clark Kent, born Rodolfo Franklin in Panama, played a significant role in shaping the careers of major artists, including JAY-Z. He’s often credited with discovering the Roc-A-Fella co-founder. He also produced tracks on JAY-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, including the hit “Brooklyn’s Finest” featuring The Notorious B.I.G. Beyond music, DJ Clark Kent is also a well-known figure in sneaker culture. He’s a dedicated sneakerhead, often collaborating with brands like Nike on exclusive shoe releases.

Nicki Minaj’s Wild Reaction To Historic BET Hip Hop Awards Win Following 2019 Controversy 

Nicki Minaj scored a historic win at the BET Hip Hop Awards, taking home Hip Hop Album of the Year for Pink Friday 2, but her reaction was anything but celebratory. 

The awards show was recorded on October 8 but aired on Tuesday (October 15). Nicki Minaj scooped a major victory in a category hotly contested by 21 Savage, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla and Drake. 

The win marked the first time a solo female artist has won Album of the Year in BET Hip Hop Awards history.  

However, Nicki Minaj was clearly unimpressed. She shared her reaction to the award on Twitter (X), posting one of her much-loved memes featuring Chucky from the solo Child’s Play franchise biting on a woman’s arm.  

Nicki Minaj has a complicated history with the BET Hip Hop Awards. After going on an astonishing run and winning the BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist for seven consecutive years from 2010 through 2016, everything changed just a few years later.  

Nicki Minaj Cancels BET Performance Over Cardi B Shade

In February 2019, Minaj abruptly canceled her performance at the BET Experience music festival. She announced neither she nor the rest of Young Money would perform in response to BET’s shady tweet celebrating rival Cardi B’s Grammys win.  

“Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is being dragged by her lacefront,” the tweet read.  Although the network later deleted the post, the damage was done.

“Young Money will no longer be apart of the BET Experience or award show,” she tweeted. “Summer Tour dates dropping soon.” 

Then, several months later, Nicki Minaj called out BET, reacting to a tweet claiming the 2019 BET Awards Show drew just 2 million viewers. She said the BET Awards would “rather be a messy reality show than a prestigious award show.” She also referenced the network’s since-deleted Cardi B tweet. “Ur still being dragged by that lace,” she added. 

Beyoncé Announces Her 2024 Woman Of The Year 

Beyoncé has announced her 2024 Woman of the Year (WOTY), with more than three months to go before the year-end. 

While the 43-year-old global sensation never shies away from giving other women their flowers, this year, Beyoncé is feeling braggadocios, giving herself a part on the back and claiming the WOTY title for herself.  

On Tuesday evening (October 15), Beyoncé shared ” My WOTY” with her 314 million Instagram photos, posting a carousel of images of herself.  

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Beyoncé WOTY Claim Backed By Peers

Despite her previous beef with The BeyHive, Erykah Badu showed love to Beyoncé in the comment section. “Go off got damn it then,” she noted, while SZA added, “Fit is fire.” 

Beyoncé’s sister Solange also expressed her approval at the title, writing, “EXACTLY SIS !” 

2024 has been a hugely successful year for Beyoncé, making history and breaking down barriers with her Cowboy Carter album.  

“Texas Hold ‘Em,” topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 10 consecutive weeks, marking the second longest-running No. 1 hit of 2024 and becoming the first Black woman to ever do so.    

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Cowboy Carter was equally impactful, leading Billboard’s country album chart for four weeks. Again, this marked the first time a Black woman achieved the feat.    

While the CMAs snubbed Beyoncé, failing to give her a single nomination despite her historic accomplishments, other award shows recognized the feat. Beyoncé was the second most-nominated artist at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, with 12 nods.  

iHeartRadio honored Bey with the prestigious Innovator Award, presented by Stevie Wonder.   

“Beyoncé is once again changing music and culture,” the music legend said of her album. “And when she’s not changing music, she’s changing the world, fighting the good fight.” 

Beyond music, Beyoncé’s business acumen also shone in 2024. She launched the Award-winning SIRDavis whiskey brand and her Cécred haircare line. She also permitted Vice President Kamala Harris to use her single “Freedom” in her campaign to be the first woman U.S. President. 

While she crowned herself the 2024 WOTY, Beyoncé shared her admiration for her female peers during a recent interview.  

“I love and respect all of the female singers-songwriters who are out right now,” she revealed last month, naming Doechii and GloRilla as two rappers she loves. Raye, Victoria Monét, Sasha Keable, Chloe x Halle, and Reneé Rapp also got a mention as did Sabrina Carpenter, Thee Sacred Souls and Chappell Roan. 

JAY-Z  & NFL Extend Partnership Despite Super Bowl 2025 Controversy 

JAY-Z and Roc Nation’s deal with the NFL to produce the Super Bowl Halftime Show will continue, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed.  

Goodell addressed the partnership during the NFL annual owners meeting in Atlanta on Tuesday (October 15), per Bloomberg.  

The NFL Commissioner said his relationship with JAY-Z, Roc Nation and its chief executive officer, Desiree Perez, has been “mutually positive,” and that all parties are content. 

 “I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts,” Goodell added. “Jay is happy. Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, so we’re all good.” 

While the previous five-year deal, signed in 2019, was worth $25 million, according to ESPN, the terms of the new contract have not been publicized.  

JAY-Z and Roc Nation’s involvement in the Super Bowl Halftime View has led to a dramatic uptick in viewership.  

The 2022 Halftime Show in Las Angeles, featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige, drew an audience of 103.4 million viewers—up from the 96.7 million viewers who tuned in the previous year. 

Meanwhile, Rihanna’s 2023 performance was one of the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime shows of all time, amassing 118.7 million viewers.  

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans following a year in which he dominated the Hip-Hop conversation. The decision proved controversial, with passionate support for Lil Wayne to perform in his hometown. Hov faced criticism over the selection, although his defenders claimed it was not his decision. 

However, Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025 producer Jesse Collins seemingly confirmed that JAY-Z has the final say. 

NFL team owners voted for Atlanta to host the Super Bowl in 2028, marking the fourth time the Big Game is played at the home of the Falcons. 

Rick Ross’ New Boo Shuts Down Trolls Claiming She Won’t Last 90 Days With Rapper 

Rick Ross recently debuted his new girlfriend, and the haters are already predicting the end of their romance.  

Earlier this week, Rozay’s new girlfriend, Justice Williams, posted her man on Instagram, showing off the diamond necklace he bought her. The new couple appeared to have been joined at the hip since, enjoying dates at the zoo and lounging poolside at Ross’ Promise Land mansion. 

On Tuesday (October 15), Williams hopped on Instagram Live, where she faced some negative comments.  

“Let me explain something to y’all,” she replied to trolls in the chat. “There’s nothing wrong with being something of your own, but also coming into a different territory of a completely different bracket.” 

After claiming “God” and “divine timing” placed her in this position, Williams insisted she would never “change for anyone for anything for any clout,” before alluding to Rozay’s past relationships. 

Rick Ross’ New Girlfriend Believes They Will Outlast Haters Predictions

“I would be crazy to judge a person based on who a person was to someone else. That’s not me. I’m not judging no one based on their past relations ‘cuz I know everybody is not replaceable,’ she continued, “It takes the right person. A person can change someone, okay. Let’s be very clear.” 

Williams added, “If he wants to, he will, if he doesn’t, he won’t,” before beating on her chest saying, “‘Cuz me … I’m protected. I can’t protect what’s going to happen, though. It’s what God says.” 

She then responded to the doubters in the chat who said the romance won’t last.  

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

Williams urged viewers to “mind your business, enjoy life,” and stop worrying about others. She said that sitting on the internet all day obsessing over the lives of others says a lot about a person’s character. “You’re insane,” she added. You’re crazy like you’re miserable.” 

Meanwhile, like Williams, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend, Cristina Mackey, recently claimed God placed her with the rapper as part of a divine plan.

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.” 

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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.

Check out the post above to get the full details on the giveaway.

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.