Mariah Carey doesn’t understand why people think being labeled a diva is a “big deal.”
In a new digital cover story for People, Mariah Carey revealed she has learned to embrace the term as a reflection of her global success rather than view it in a negative light.
“So many people that I know that are called ‘divas’ all the time, don’t take offense to it,” Mariah explained. “Who cares? Why is it a big deal? Just take it and be on your merry way.”
The 54-year-old star was also quizzed on how she has maintained a cool and calm exterior throughout her years of stardom.
Some fans are so impressed with her unflappable appearance that they have labeled her the “Queen of Being Unbothered.”
“I don’t know if I’m the Queen of Being Unbothered,” Mariah replied. “I guess maybe if they want to call me that, that’s a good thing to be. I don’t know that I’m always un-bothered. But I try to be bothered when I’m by myself. Not in front of the world.”
During the interview, the music superstar also joked that she ignores the traditional method of tracking dates and years.
“Years? What are years?” Mariah quipped. “I’m unfamiliar with them.”
She then added that she prefers to live “Christmastime to Christmastime.”
The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” star is on her “Merry Christmas One and All” U.S. and Canada tour, ending in Madison Square Garden on December 17.
Once the shows are done, she’s determined to celebrate in style with her 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, as she admitted last year’s Yuletide “wasn’t the greatest.”
Cam’ron may be ready for a legal showdown with Joe Budden, but he may want to take care of his own backyard first – pause.
In case you missed it, “The Joe Budden Podcast” co-host Melyssa Ford raised a question about the possibility of underage girls being present at a brothel Cam’ron and Ma$e visited in the 1990s, after The Diplomats leader shared a wild story on his hit sports talk show, “It Is What It Is.”
But, the beef with Joe Budden may have to take a back seat due to more pressing issues – pause – because a photographer is asking a judge to award her a five-figure default judgment for using a picture of himself on his clothing brand.
Back in April, Cam’ron was sued by a photographer named Djamilla Cochran. The legal action stemmed from Cam’ron’s use of a 2003 photo featuring him in a pink coat with a matching flip phone, which became a signature image on clothing he was selling.
The lawsuit alleged that Cam’ron used the photo on merchandise, including t-shirts and hoodies, sold in his Dipset Couture store without obtaining proper licensing.
Cam ignored multiple warnings about copyright infringement, despite notifications from Getty Images and he never bothered to reply to the lawsuit. Now, the photographer is asking for a default judgment of $57,000 plus almost $10,000 bucks in legal fees.
She also wants an accounting of all of the merch Cam has sold using the picture in question so she can take the profits.
Cam’ron probably isn’t going to sweat the default judgment. He recently inked a $10 million deal with Underdog Fantasy, which signed on as the sponsor of the runaway hit show “It Is What It Is” with co-hosts Ma$e and Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson.
Additionally, Cam’ron’s male enhancement drug, PinkHorsePower, has been flying off the shelves.
But his feud with Joe Budden and Melyssa Ford only seems to be escalating, despite her apology to Cam.
Joe Budden, in response, stood by Ford and challenged Cam’ron to proceed with the lawsuit if he believed he had a case.
On the latest episode of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” Budden emphasized his refusal to engage in back-and-forth disputes and expressed his belief that Cam’ron’s potential lawsuit would be frivolous and unlikely to succeed.
However, the pair traded shots over the weekend – pause.
Nicki Minaj has revealed that she officially decided to get a breast reduction after the 2022 Met Gala.
Nicki opened up to Vogue for its Life In Looks video segment about feeling self-conscious in her 2022 Met Gala outfit.
“I just realized just this moment that actually there was something good that came out of this,” Nicki Minaj noted when shown a photo of herself at the event. “It’s what really cemented the fact for me that I had to get my breast reduction.”
At last year’s fashion extravaganza, Nicki Minaj wore a black strapless Burberry gown and a leather baseball cap. Although she “loved” the look while being fitted, she raised her concerns about her boobs spilling out of the dress.
“I said, ‘You guys, listen, look, these boobs are gonna be spilling out,'” Nicki recalled. “And by the time we were ready to go, I looked in the mirror, I said, ‘Guys, my boobs are still spilling out.'”
The singer and rapper admitted that she “knew before we even left the room that the boobs were about to have a night of their own.”
The 41-year-old joked about her situation on the Met Gala red carpet, telling Page Six, “The only unplanned thing about my look is my boobs popping out because they made my cup size a little small. Enjoy these t**ies, ’cause y’all ain’t gonna see that ever again.”
Nicki revealed in June that she had undergone breast reduction surgery.
Iman Shumpert has denied that he was cruel to his estranged wife, Teyana Taylor.
According to court documents, the basketball player has asked a judge to dismiss his estranged wife’s claim that the reason she wanted to end their marriage was because she felt endangered.
When Taylor filed for divorce from Shumpert, she cited “cruel treatment” as the reason for their split. The legal definition for this term is “willful infliction of pain bodily or mental… (that) reasonably justifies apprehension of danger to life, limb, or health.”
Teyana Taylor also claimed that Shumpert was irresponsible with the pair’s two children: seven-year-old Junie and three-year-old Rue Rose.
The new filing from Shumpert requested to replace Taylor’s “cruel treatment” claim with an “irretrievably broken bond” and dismiss the irresponsible parenting claims.
He argued Teyana Taylor offered no evidence that he made her feel unsafe.
The singer secretly filed for divorce from the sportsman in January but didn’t announce their split publicly until September.
“Iman and I are separated and have been for a while. To be 1000% clear, ‘infidelity’ isn’t one reason for our departure,” she wrote at the time. “We are still best friends and great business partners, and we are one hell of a team when co-parenting our two beautiful children. Most importantly, we are FAMILY & in the ten years together, seven years married, we ain’t ever played with or about THAT.”
She added, “The only reason I’m even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the narratives are getting a little out of hand & it’s unfair to all parties involved. I hope this provided some clarity for you all.”
Charleston White was attacked during a performance in Crocket, Texas. In a viral video of the incident, White was mocking a person in the audience, which led to a heated exchange.
“They was heckling me and so I accused them n####s of being a nephew and an uncle whof### each other,” White explained to Adin Ross during a live stream. “So the uncle with the Kobe Bryant jersey stands up and walked toward the stage and said ‘let me get on stage.’ So I feared for my life and hit him with the flower vase.”
The fan, fueled by anger, leaped onto the stage. The situation quickly spiraled out of control as White found himself outnumbered and overpowered. His security was caught off guard and struggled to effectively intervene. The crowd watched in shock as White was tackled and pummeled onstage.
Despite the chaos, Charleston White later recounted the incident with a different perspective. Unfazed and defiant, he claimed victory against his assailants, boasting about his resilience and lack of injuries.
Charleston White has been involved in other controversial incidents. He once claimed to have been attacked in a barbershop and shared a video showing him with visible bruises, purportedly from being pistol-whipped. This video went viral, but White claimed he’d fabricated the entire incident, stating that the bruises were part of an elaborate ruse. He also supposedly shot himself on accident in a club.
Regardless, folks on social media seemed to take joy in White’s latest altercation and assumed he was on the losing end of the fight, despite the fact he emerged relatively unscathed.
I see they finally got to Charleston White 😂😂. Wore his ass out on stage .
Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be financially challenging. In Indiana, there are several ways you can get paid for caring for a loved one. Here are four options to consider:
1. Indiana’s Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver: This is a Medicaid program that provides home and community-based services to individuals who are aged 65 or older or have a disability. The A&D Waiver offers a range of services, including personal care assistance. These services are designed to support individuals with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication management. If your loved one qualifies for this program, you may be able to get paid as their caregiver by getting hired by a home care agency like Graceful Aging Home Care.
2. Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid and Attendance Benefit: If your loved one is a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, they may be eligible for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. This benefit provides financial assistance to veterans who require the aid and attendance of another person to perform daily activities. As a caregiver, you may be able to receive payment for your services through this program.
3. Long-Term Care Insurance: If your loved one has a long-term care insurance policy, it may cover the cost of in-home care. Check the policy details to see if it includes coverage for family caregivers. Some policies allow for reimbursement of caregiving expenses, while others may have a cash benefit specifically for family caregivers.
4. Personal Care Agreements: Creating a personal care agreement is another option to consider. This is a legally binding contract between you and your loved one, outlining the caregiving services you will provide and the compensation you will receive. While this option may not provide direct financial assistance, it can help formalize the arrangement and ensure that you are compensated for your time and effort.
It’s important to note that eligibility requirements and available programs may vary, so it’s advisable to consult with a professional or contact the relevant agencies to determine the best options for your situation. Additionally, keep in mind that caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding, so it’s essential to prioritize self-care and seek support when needed.
Caring for a loved one is a noble act, and finding ways to get paid for your caregiving services can help ease the financial burden. Explore these options by contacting Graceful Aging Home Care at 866-675-7850 and take advantage of the resources available to you in Indiana.
Quando Rondo has more legal issues to deal with after he was arrested early Saturday morning (December 9) on federal drug charges, as confirmed by the FBI.
The Chatham County Detention Center’s booking records reveal that Quando Rondo, is now facing a federal custody hold.
The arrest adds to a history of legal issues for the rapper, including a previous indictment for drug and gang-related charges.
In June, Quando Rondo was one of 19 individuals charged in a multi-page indictment out of Chatham County, Georgia, facing 49 counts of drug charges, gang affiliation, and illegal use of cell phones.
The indictment claimed that Quando Rondo directed the Rollin’ 60s gang in Georgia and engaged in drug deals dating back to October 2022 in violation of Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act.
He and his co-conspirators were allegedly involved in trafficking substances such as cocaine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and M30 pills and even used jail phones to orchestrate drug deals.
He was also accused of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act as a manager of the Rollin’ 60’s.
Quando Rondo’s alleged behavior was so despicable that the Chatham County DA asked the rapper to be banned from performing in the county and in Savannah, until his trial was completed.
Quando Rondo was free on a $100,000 bond until his arrest today.
The rapper was almost sent back to jail in July after he was involved in a car accident.
He had supposedly overdosed on Benzodiazepines and had to be revived using Narcan.
A judge allowed him to remain free, but it was all for nothing. He is currently being housed at the Chatham County Jail with no bond.
Ginuwine has claimed he doesn’t recall the Justin Timberlake encounter described in Britney Spears’s memoir.
In her autobiography, “The Woman in Me,” the pop star claimed that her then-boyfriend adopted a “blaccent” when he met the “Pony” hitmaker.
However, when asked about the encounter in an interview with People, Ginuwine insisted he had no recollection of it.
“Yeah, yeah, I definitely heard about it. People were calling about that. But I can tell you I don’t remember that happening. I truly don’t remember that happening,” he stated.
“If Justin would’ve did something like that, I probably would’ve looked at him like, ‘Why are you acting like that?’ If he did that, that would be something that I would remember. That would’ve definitely stuck out. So nah, I don’t remember that happening.”
In the book, which was released in October, Britney claimed that Justin and his NSYNC bandmates “tried too hard” to fit in with Black artists.
“J got all excited and said, so loud, ‘Oh yeah, fo shiz, fo shiz! Ginuwiiiine! What’s up, homie?'” the Toxic singer wrote.
This line went viral on social media thanks to Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams’ impression of Justin while narrating the audiobook.
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake dated between 1999 and 2002.
Nicki Minaj announced impending alterations to her new albumPink Friday 2 following its release on Friday (December 8). The leader of the Barbz told her loyal fans not to worry, assuring them the changes will not stop listeners from having access to Pink Friday 2.
“You know I’m never done editing s###,” Nicki Minaj wrote on Instagram Stories. “There r some songs we r swapping out where the raps will be a tad louder. It won’t stop you from being able to stream the album. Or that song. No worries. It’ll be a seamless transition. But these words on a few of these songs r too important for you to not hear them.”
She added, “Also, all the lyrics will be out soon as well. No lyrics have been put out by me as of yet.”
Nicki also teased adding new songs to Pink Friday 2. The Republic Records artist revealed more of her post-release plans for the 22-track album on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“Next week #GagCity welcomes a new edition every day beginning Monday or Tuesday,” she wrote. “Every day until Friday, you’ll get an add’l song that completes my fave body of work to date. 4 more songs.”
Nicki released her long-awaited Pink Friday 2 on Friday to coincide with her 41st birthday. She initially intended to drop the album in October then pushed it back to November before finally settling on a December release date.
The project is her first album since 2018’s Queen. Pink Friday 2 features collaborations with Drake, J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert and Future, among others.
Production was handled by Boi-1da, Murda Beatz, Don Cannon, FINNEAS, ATL Jacob, Dr. Luke and more. Nicki’s latest album includes a slew of samples, most notably Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and Rick James’ “Super Freak.”
Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes has responded to rumors he allegedly ordered members of his entourage to jump his own brother during a trip to Miami.
According the FNG NoLove, who claims to be the brother of the “Back End” rapper, the alleged incident occurred after he and Finesse2tymes were involved in a verbal disagreement. FNG NoLove appeared to be extremely distraught as he went into detail about the altercation on Instagram Live while showing off the insane lump he sustained during the scuffle.
However, Finess2tymes has responded to his brother’s claims, revealing the entire situation spiraled from a separate occurrence where FNG NoLove brought an unknown person to his home.
“I pay both of y’all six to eight hundred dollars a week, that’s $1200, $1500, $1600 a week bruh—go get y’all a room if you want to lay up and f###,” Finesse2tymes said during an extended rant on IG Live.
Additionally, he says his brother was hit by one person and wasn’t jumped at all. In fact, he says he tried to deescalate the situation before anything physical had occurred.
Check out the full recap of the Instagram Live video below.
2 Chainz was in Miami on Saturday morning (December 9) when he was involved in a serious car accident. According to TMZ,the Welcome 2 Collegrove rapper was driving down I-95 when he attempted to take an exit. At that point, a Tesla slammed into his vehicle, causing a significant crash. Police believe the driver of the other car was possibly under the influence and simply lost control.
2 Chainz was rushed to the hospital by ambulance with, at the very least, neck injuries. He’s reported to be in stable condition. 2 Chainz posted an Instagram video of himself being wheeled into the back of the ambulance shortly after the incident, a good indication his injuries weren’t too severe. The Georgia native was in town for Miami Art Basel and had been partying at a local strip club called B#### Trap.
2 Chainz and Lil Wayne just unleashed their joint album, Welcome 2 Collegrove, last month. The project follows the 2016’s ColleGrove, which was solely credited to 2 Chainz due to Lil Wayne’s issues with his label, although hes featured prominently throughout the album. The word “Collegrove” is a portmanteau of 2 Chainz’s hometown, College Park, Georgia, and Lil Wayne’s hometown, Hollygrove, Louisiana. The 21-track project run roughly 60 minutes and includes guest appearances by 21 Savage, Usher, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Benny the Butcher, Marsha Ambrosius and Vory.
2 Chainz opened up about the anxiety he felt making the album alongside Lil Wayne during a recent interview with Apple Music. He said, “I think me and him just have that chemistry. We enjoy working with each other a lot, and it’s a lot of respect there. And as I always say, steel sharpens steel. So, it’s always that little piece of anxiety of knowing that this verse has to be better than the last one. I think it’s healthy. I think competition is healthy in any and everything that we do.”
Tyga and streetwear brand MSCHF’s 2022 “Wavy Baby” sneaker collaboration likely violates Vans’ company trademarks based on a new ruling from a federal appeals court.
On Tuesday (December 6), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a ruling from April 2022 that banned MSCHF from future sales of the Wavy Baby. MSCHF previously claimed their creation was a parody of the iconic Vans logo and protected by First Amendment speech and that the shoe was a legal parody designed to “consumerism inherent in sneakerhead culture.” However, according to the ruling, “no special First Amendment protections apply” to the sneaker, as MSCHF previously argued, thus the shoes infringe on Vans’ trademark rights.
“If a parodic use of protected marks and trade dress leaves confusion as to the source of a product, the parody has not ‘succeeded’ for purposes of the [federal trademark law], and the infringement is unlawful,” the court wrote.
Vans also previously argued that not only did the Wavy Baby sneaker infringe on their trademarks, but it also could potentially mislead their consumers into believing it was a product associated with their brand. The base of the claim was in their previous partnerships with A$AP Rocky, Metallica and other artists.
“Given Vans’ history of collaborations with musical artists, on information and belief, the collaboration between MSCHF and Michael Stevenson “[Tyga] is intended to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing a product made by, sponsored by, approved by, or otherwise associated with Vans,” the company’s lawyers wrote at the time.
At the time the lawsuit was filed in 2022, Tyga and MSCHF had already sold 4,306 pairs of the Wavy Baby sneaker—from which all the proceeds from the sales were placed into escrow for potential returns. This new ruling effectively bans MSCHF from future sales of the sneaker.
A New York-based tech start up is suing Lil Durk and his business manager for millions of dollars in a fraud case.
On Thursday (December 7), Exceed Talent Capital filed a complaint with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging that Durk, his manager, Andrew Bonsu, and his Only The Family (OTF) record label attempted to sell the rights to his single “Bedtime” despite already being committed to an exclusive contract with Alamo records via Sony Music Entertainment.
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According to the complaint, Exceed Talent Capital, which offers “qualified investors” direct opportunities to “participate in the talent and creator economy” acquired the rights to “Bedtime” for $600,000 in order to sell shares of the song via their “fractional investing infrastructure.”
When the company announced the partnership with Lil Durk, which included NFT-like rewards such as exclusive access to shares of “Bedtime,” lifetime access to a private Grand Theft Auto online role playing server created by OTF and more, there were over 15,000 fans on a wait list in October 2022.
However, in the complaint, Exceed Talent Capital claims they received a demand May 2023 that stated Lil Durk was “signed to an exclusive recording agreement” with Alamo and that Durk, Bonsu and Empire didn’t have “any right” to “assign any interest in the revenue streams generated” by the single.
Though Exceed Talent Capital claims it paid $450,000 of the total amount guaranteed in the contract when they receive the demand letter, the company claims it has sustained at least 12 million in damages since Durk’s and Bonsu allegedly “utterly ignored Exceed’s entreaties and refused to refund to Exceed any portion of the [money] it had already paid.”
The Harris family continues to keep the internet’s attention. T.I., his wife Tiny, and their son King Harris recently created headline-grabbing moments.
Over a week after the filmed incident at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tiny wrote about King Harris on her Instagram page. The Xscape member acknowledged her son’s past behavior. She also credited him and his older brother, Domani, for following in their famous parents’ musical footsteps.
“Man, this lil dude [King Harris] has always been my sweetheart but a terror at the same time. Nah he ain’t [from] the hood but unlike any of his siblings, he stayed in trouble fighting all the damn time & for slap boxing in school every day like it was a sport!!” Tiny posted.
The Grammy Award winner continued, “But every parent with multi children know it’s always that 1!! I’m truly blessed for mine!! My two sons telling their story in their music. #FatherLikeSons @domani support our Kings!!!”
After many social media users criticized King for supposedly wanting to present a fake lifestyle, the self-described New King of the South addressed his haters. An Instagram Story post read, “N#### betta mind dey business and stay out da mix.”
Sauce Walka returned to Harris County jail after posting a $15,000 bond and getting released from custody earlier this week. A Texas judge revoked his bond at a court hearing on Friday (December 8).
The judge increased the Houston-bred rapper’s bond to $35,000 at Friday’s hearing. Sauce Walka assured fans he would not remain in jail for long.
“I’ll be HOME Soon till then we just dropped #KIRBY with my brother @yslnoslime out now on #SauceDatTv,” he wrote on Instagram.
Sauce Walka, whose real name is Albert Mondane, was arrested for leading police on a high-speed chase on Wednesday (December 6). He allegedly sped up to more than 130 mph in a two-mile chase, which ended in him wrecking his vehicle.
The Sauce Factory founder was charged with evading arrest. Sauce Walka showed off the damage to his vehicle in a video posted on social media.
“I don’t know how I do it every time, but I come out untouched, unscathed, unblemished,” he said in the video. “It’s the god I am. I want to say thank you to the universe, thank you to the stars, thank to you everything in the universe that brought me out through this situation safe because I could’ve lost my life.”
He added, “I been living wild for a long-ass time. I’ma try to calm down ‘cause I know I’m a role model and people look up to me and follow me … I definitely could’ve lost my life.”
Sauce Walka said he thought he was being profiled, which led to the police chase. He avoided any serious injuries in the crash and was able to perform at the Rod Wave’s concert in Houston on Thursday night (December 7).
The rapper will not be allowed to drive while his case is open. His bond was increased because he allegedly ran a red light and endangered other drivers.
Tupac Shakur’s biological father, Billy Garland, reacted to the arrest of Keefe D in an interview with the Art of Dialogue. Garland said Keefe D’s arrest brought no closure to the 2Pac murder case.
“It’s very clear he’s just a tool,” Garland said of Keefe D. “He’s always been a tool. And [it’s] just time that they used him for what they wanted to use him. Because you couldn’t say it was the government, [the] justice department, the LAPD, the Las Vegas Police Department and several other entities.”
Shakur’s dad believed Keefe D was a patsy used to muddle the real story behind the 1996 murder. Garland claimed Keefe D and others tried to neatly pin the murder on the late Orlando Anderson, who was suspected of being the shooter. Whatever the truth may be, Garland still had no sympathy for Keefe D.
“I’m just as empty by the loss of my son as the rest of the world is,” Garland said. “Everybody can see through this thin veil of deceit. It was ridiculous. They didn’t believe it when he was on YouTube and Vlad [TV] every week talking that stupid—he’s just not an intelligent individual. And the people they use to fabricate their story, their belief, are not usually intelligent.”
He continued, “I don’t feel bad that, in fact, he got arrested. But I don’t think it’s closure. I think it’s still open to debate. But I don’t think we’ll ever find out who really did the shooting. But we know it wasn’t no one individual … He might’ve been involved in it, Keefe D, but he was a pawn. He was being used. Maybe by the government, maybe by Death Row. But Death Row and the government is one in the same at this particular time.”
Las Vegas police arrested Keefe D, whose real name is Duane Davis, for his alleged role in Tupac Shakur’s death in September. Davis pleaded not guilty to murder in November.
Yo! We’ve got some wild updates on the FBG Duck case, and trust me, this is the kind of stuff you don’t want to miss. I know most people are not going to read this, but it warrants it! So, listen up because I am diving deep into courtroom drama mixed with some street stuff.
First off, there’s this whole thing about OTF Muwop, one of the alleged killers of FBG Duck. The Feds were all about placing Muwop at this car dealership where a car used in the murder was returned. But here’s the twist – the car salesman who was there didn’t even see Muwop. The plot thickens, right?
Now, about the car used in Duck’s murder. It’s all tangled up with this dude named Los, who’s also wrapped up in this case. Los bought the car from this dealership, but after Duck’s death, he knew he had to return it because it was caught on camera during the crime. The car salesman said that Los was planning to return the car anyway, even before Duck’s death. What a coincidence!
This car salesman gets on the stand, and tells it all. He sold the car to Los, but later found out there was some shady stuff with Los’s application – wrong job info and all that sort of stuff. The dealership calls Los, asking him to return the car. Just like but, but we already know that is no how it goes down. Los reportedly said he’s not just gonna hand it over. He said had put money into that car, tinted the windows and other enhancements. So, he strikes a deal – he’ll return it if he gets his money back for the tints and his deposit.
On the day Duck died, Los reportedly returns the car. The salesman said he remembers seeing Los’s baby mama in the car that picked up Los, but insists he didn’t see Muwop (the alleged killer of Duck). The Feds say they got footage of Muwop at the dealership, but if the salesman didn’t see him, what does that mean for the video evidence? Are they just seeing shadows?
The courtroom drama doesn’t stop there. Los’s baby mama was supposed to testify, but there was a whole commotion about whether she should be allowed on the stand. The defense was trying to block her, saying she’s a key witness and shouldn’t have been in the courtroom hearing all the case details.
Meanwhile, FBG Butta, another key figure in the case, already took the stand. The street say he is snitching. I guess this really is not new. But, he stuck to his story, not backing down from his earlier statements.
FBG Butta’s revelations in court have raised eyebrows, with some wondering if his testimony borders on snitching. He’s been providing detailed information on the perpetrators behind multiple murders, a move that has significant implications for those involved.
One of the most notable aspects of this trial is the frequent mention of rapper Lil Durk. Despite his name coming up multiple times, Durk’s lack of direct ties to O Block seems to be his saving grace, keeping him clear of any legal repercussions in this case. This trial could mark a pivotal moment in the city’s fight against organized crime. I don’t know. And then there is the rumor that Von, put the money up to take out Duck. But, Von is dead. The plot thickens. There’s plenty tension among the players, and it’s all playing out in the courtroom now.
Another thing. I am hearing some of the bloggers is got kicked out of the courtroom. Now, I can’t confirm all of that, but it makes sense. They are not typically journalists.
So, that’s the latest from the FBG Duck case – a mix of mystery, confusion, and courtroom drama. Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more updates, ’cause this story is far from over.
A judge sentenced NLE Choppa to a year of probation in the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday (December 8). According to the Miami Herald, the 21-year-old rapper avoided jail by pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges after striking a deal with prosecutors.
NLE Choppa was arrested for burglary, carrying a concealed firearm and drug possession in 2021. Prosecutors dropped the drug charge and reduced the remaining two charges to misdemeanors in the plea deal.
Police said NLE Choppa and other masked men jumped over the fence of a tow yard before entering a silver Ford Expedition located in the lot in March 2021. Cops conducted a traffic stop at the lot and found a fully loaded Glock 27 and AK-47 Draco pistol in the vehicle. Police also discovered marijuana and Xanax pills in a backpack.
NLE Choppa, whose real name is Bryson Potts, told police he jumped over the fence to recover a watch from a car in the tow yard. He admitted the backpack, which allegedly contained drugs, was his but insisted he did not know about the guns in the vehicle.
The Warner Records artist claimed cops planted drugs on him following his arrest. NLE Choppa believed he was targeted because he stood for “something deep” and helped change people’s lives.
“During this arrest, I was setup,” he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2021. “Substances were planted on me that I don’t consume/use/own, my name was lied upon, and I was even mistreated in the process … This case will be beat and I will walk a free man, remember it’s innocent until proven guilty not guilty until proven innocent.”
NLE Choppa must complete 40 hours of community service and a firearm safety course per the terms of his sentence. He will be allowed to travel in the U.S. and internationally while on probation.
Babs Bunny, a battle rap legend, brings her latest from Queen of the Ring: QOTR PRESENTS PANIC ROOM 7. The event takes place on Saturday (December 9), live on Caffeine.
AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro talked to the Brooklyn native and got her to run down the details of the event. Also, she gave her hot take on wack r appers and their place in Hip-Hop.
“Wack rappers are good to the person that likes it. And they are able to get (what they like),” She said from WonWorld Studios. “There are things that I thought was wack. I didn’t really like Vanilla Ice. It was people that was wack yeah but people liked him. He sold albums people actually bought. They went to his shows and was there for people – keep it 100. It was people who didn’t think MC Hammer was hot They thought he was wack, right?
The conversation was a part of a larger podcast interview that is forthcoming from AllHipHop.
Babs, the face of QOTR, is bringing back their bar-heavy battle series, Panic Room 7. This event is not just a battle; it’s a high-octane experience focusing on the women of Hip-Hop.
Babs Bunny said this battle is in honor of the 50 years of Hip-Hop. The live event takes place in New York City, Brooklyn to be specific.
“Yeah, live in Brooklyn, New York, and streaming on pay-per-view on the Caffeine app. Main Event: 40 B.A.R.S. versus Coffee Brown, a battle that was supposed to happen at Panic Room 6 but didn’t,” she told the AllHipHop Podcast. “Coffee showed up pregnant, which was a surprise to everyone, but 40 didn’t show. Now we’re here at Panic Room 7, 40’s confirmed she’ll be there, and Coffee had the baby. She’s ready to go.”
Babs Bunny is a star in the battle rap realm, but she got her name after being a part of MTV’s Making the Band, which was helmed by Sean “Diddy” Combs. “Da Band” season aired 20 years ago and the artists were signed to Bad Boy Records, deals which ultimately fell apart. Babs continued to make music, but helped transform the landscape of female battle rap with Queen of the Ring.
Donald Glover heads back to the small screen for a new series. The 40-year-old actor/musician (also known as Childish Gambino) plays a lead role in Prime Video’s upcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
The spy comedy is based on the 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Maya Erskine (Betas, Obi-Wan Kenobi) joins Donald Glover for the reimagined version of the story.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith featuring Glover and Erskine premieres on Prime Video on February 2, 2024. An official 103-second teaser for the remake hit the internet on Thursday (December 7).
A description for Mr. & Mrs. Smith reads:
Two lonely strangers land a job working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. & Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier, espionage or marriage?
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In addition to having a part in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Donald Glover serves as co-creator for the series with Francesca Sloane. He adds the show to a television executive producer résumé that already contains the award-winning Atlanta.
Glover also worked with Amazon Studios to produce the satirical thriller Swarm. His 2019 musical film Guava Island premiered on Prime Video as well. The cast of that Hiro Murai-directed movie included Rihanna and Letitia Wright.
The original Mr. & Mrs. Smith made $186 million at the domestic box office and $487 million at the worldwide box office. Director Doug Liman’s action comedy became one of the highest-grossing motion pictures for both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
