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A$AP Rocky Played His New Album For Tim Burton—Got Surprising Reaction

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

A$AP Rocky played his upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb for director Tim Burton during a visit to Malibu after years of trying to connect with the acclaimed filmmaker.

“I was reaching out to my people for years – like, ‘I need to meet Tim Burton,'” the Harlem-born rapper told Variety. “But my current team made it happen.”

Once the link-up finally happened, Burton invited the Hip-Hop artist to his home, where the two spent time together and listened to music. “He was like, ‘Yo, come through to Malibu.’ I kicked it with him, played him some music,” Rocky said.

As for Burton’s reaction to the album, Rocky said the director was into it—though he had some notes about the sound system. “He was f###### with it. But his speakers was ass,” Rocky admitted. “He got the cinema speakers; he ain’t got them A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb Hip-Hop speakers.”

The rapper has been nominated for several Grammy Awards but has yet to take one home. Still, he said the emotional impact of his music connecting with people outweighs any trophy.

“It’s like getting the f###### every music award you could think of at one time,” he said.

Rocky also revealed a long-term goal beyond music: joining the elite EGOT club by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

“That’s always been a dream,” he said. “The more that I do it and it doesn’t happen, it’s just motivation to keep trying and going harder.”

Don’t Be Dumb, Rocky’s fourth studio album, is expected to drop later this year.

The Weeknd Explains How Tom Cruise Changed His Life

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

The Weeknd gave a shoutout to Tom Cruise and plugged a blockbuster sequel all in one breath during his Thursday (May 9) appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The Grammy winner recalled how Cruise’s 2015 Lip Sync Battle performance of “Can’t Feel My Face” helped catapult the song to the top of the charts.

“I definitely saw that. It actually helped the song,” he said. “It helped it peak to the record-breaking top, thanks to him obviously. The biggest movie star in the world. I’m a huge Tom Cruise guy, though.”

Cruise had called The Weeknd “enormously talented” at the time, and the track, off the album Beauty Behind the Madness, became his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1.

The singer didn’t miss a beat when it came to returning the favor. Mid-interview, he picked up a cue card and gave Cruise’s upcoming film a quick plug.

“Check this movie out, only in cinemas,” he said with a grin, referring to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Later in the segment, The Weeknd discussed his upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, which doubles as a visual companion to his sixth studio album of the same name.

“I made the film first. I always had the idea for the album but the film came first. I had to sing in the film but my album wasn’t done yet; I had to finish songs the day before (shooting) scenes,” he explained.

The film, starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, is set to hit theaters Friday (May 10).

Kid Rock Exposed After Trump Sends ICE Agents To Nashville

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Kid Rock may have talked tough on immigration, but now his kitchen’s silence is louder than his politics.

ICE raids exposed a staffing crisis at his Nashville restaurant—thanks in part to the very undocumented workers he’s spent years vilifying.

The outspoken musician and Donald Trump ally has long parroted the former president’s hardline immigration rhetoric.

In a 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, Kid Rock said, “They’re murderers! They’re rapists! They are! MS-13! They just did the girl over here! They just did the girl in Nashville!”,” echoing Trump’s infamous 2015 remarks.

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But now, the same group he once condemned appears to have kept his business running.

According to reports, Kid Rock’s Big Ass H#### Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse in downtown Nashville was hit hard during recent ICE operations.

The raids led to the abrupt departure of numerous undocumented workers, leaving the kitchen severely short-staffed and operations disrupted The irony hasn’t gone unnoticed.

For years, Kid Rock has publicly slammed illegal immigration, aligning himself with Trump’s border policies and calling for stricter enforcement.

Yet behind the scenes, his restaurant depended on the people he claimed were a threat to the country.

While he’s railed against undocumented immigrants in interviews and on social media, his business quietly benefited from their labor—until federal agents came knocking.

Kid Rock has not publicly addressed the staffing fallout or the ICE raids, but other people sure did.

Boosie Badazz Turns Cassie Ventura & Husband Into Villains With Diddy Conspiracy Theory

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Boosie accused Cassie Ventura and her husband Alex Fine of engineering Diddy’s legal unraveling in a wild Instagram post just days after Cassie testified in the music mogul’s federal sex trafficking case.

Boosie claimed the couple plotted for years to bring down Diddy, suggesting their motives were rooted in money and resentment.

“I THINK CASSIE N HER HUSBAND MASTERMINDED THIS TAKE DOWN OF DIDDY N HIS MONEY” he wrote. “I THINK HER HUSBAND HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET HER TO DO THIS FOR YEARS TO DIDDY BUT SHE DIDNT WANT TO DO IT BECAUSE SHE KNEW WHAT WILL COME OUT.”

The post landed as Ventura concluded four days of grueling testimony in a New York courtroom last week. She described years of alleged abuse, manipulation and coercion, including claims that Diddy paid men to perform sex acts on her while he recorded.

Cassie Ventura told the jury she felt like “a prostitute” in her own relationship.

Boosie continued his rant by linking the couple’s finances to the lawsuit Diddy settled with Cassie for $20 million last November, less than 24 hours after the lawsuit was filed.

“THEN AS A COUPLE YALL BECOME BROKE,” he wrote. “NOW THE PLOT BECOMES REALER BY THE MONTH.”

He also pointed to Diddy’s public relationship with Caresha “Yung Miami” Brownlee as a possible trigger for Cassie’s decision to come forward.

At the 2023 BET Awards, Yung Miami held a “Go Papi!” sign while Diddy accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I THINK THE LAST STRAW WAS THE DIDDY N CARESHA RELATIONSHIP,” Boosie wrote. “WHEN SHE SAW CARESHA WITH THAT SIGN SUPPORTING HER MAN AT THAT AWARDS THAT DID IT.”

Cassie’s testimony, however, did not reference jealousy or Yung Miami. Instead, she detailed an alleged 2018 rape in Malibu and a violent incident in a Los Angeles hotel where she said Diddy beat her until she lost consciousness.

Still, Boosie ended his post with a misogynistic jab: “A WOMAN SCORNED IS A DANGEROUS EVIL MF #yeahisaidit.”

His remarks drew swift backlash online, with many calling them reckless and baseless.

“She was worth $8 million before she settled and her husband was worth $3 million. So they definitely weren’t broke. I believe they were pushed by the government to move forward with this case,” one user hypothesized.

“Speculation without evidence does more harm than good. Let’s let the courts and facts speak before making anyone out to be a villain or mastermind,” another user told the rapper.

No public evidence exists that Alex Fine pressured Cassie to file her lawsuit. In court, Cassie said she remained silent for years out of fear and only came forward after others began speaking out.

Diddy’s trial continues this week in New York.

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Diddy’s Bodyguard Makes Connection To Baby Oil & Shiny Suit Era

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Diddy and baby oil are two things that might’ve seemed unrelated until the disgraced mogul’s arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in September of 2024.

Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal connected the dots between the Hip-Hop mogul’s infamous “Shiny Suit” era, baby oil and the disturbing testimony from Cassie during his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case.

The “Shiny Suit” era, which ran from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s, was marked by flashy music videos, metallic outfits and a celebration of excess.

Deal, who worked for Diddy from 1991 to 2005, said the mogul’s obsession with all things glossy wasn’t just a fashion statement—it was a warning sign.

“The shiny suit man, you know, from the 90s, he liked everything shiny. Didn’t that n#### come out with shiny suits with Mase? Huh? Didn’t they tell you that everything… had to be shiny? He liked it glistening. Dude is a weirdo,” Deal said during a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue.

Cassie Ventura’s four-day testimony painted a grim picture of life behind the velvet ropes of Bad Boy Records. She described being coerced into freak-offs, where male escorts were paid to perform sex acts while Diddy allegedly watched, often under threats of violence or exposure.

Ventura said they would go through at least 10 bottles of baby oil during the freak-offs. Prosecutors say Diddy’s staff, including security and assistants, were present at these events, supplying condoms, drugs and baby oil.

Cassie said the oil was sometimes heated to Diddy’s liking and reapplied every five minutes. She recalled being asked to sit in a kiddie pool filled with baby oil while fully clothed in a hotel room.

“Whatever demon got a hold of him, that’s the demon. And that’s what that demon wanted to see. ‘Cause all that s### is demonic, bro. All that s### is demonic,” Gene Deal said.

Deal believes Cassie was manipulated into the lifestyle and said Diddy was responsible for her drug use.

While some observers have questioned Cassie’s willingness in the events she described, Gene Deal pushed back against that narrative, saying the power imbalance and manipulation made her a victim, not a participant.

“He fed her drugs, fed her pills, fed her alcohol, and fed her mushrooms and things that she never took before to f##### her mind up. She’s taking cocaine. She’s taking opiates. She’s taking molly. She’s taking alcohol. She was a victim. And by her being a victim, that don’t stop her from not having those addictions that come with being a victim.”

EXCLUSIVE: Milagro Gramz Dropped For Stiffing Lawyer In Megan Thee Stallion Battle

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Milagro Gramz lost her attorney in the middle of her legal fight with Megan Thee Stallion after her lawyer claimed she failed to pay and made his job impossible.

Despite the loss, Milagro Gramz is still backed by the same nonprofit defending Tory Lanez.

Attorney Michael A. Pancier filed a motion to withdraw as Gramz’s local counsel in her federal civil case, citing “irreconcilable differences” and unpaid legal fees that made his role “unreasonably difficult.”

The lawsuit, filed by Megan Thee Stallion in October 2024, accuses Milagro Gramz of defamation, cyberstalking, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and distributing deepfake pornography.

Megan’s lawsuit alleges Milagro Gramz spent years harassing her online, acting as a surrogate for Lanez, who was convicted in 2022 of shooting Megan and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The complaint claims Gramz spread false information about the case, including conspiracy theories and incorrect claims that the firearm used in the shooting had vanished from evidence.

Megan’s legal team is seeking a jury trial and compensatory and punitive damages. The suit includes screenshots of Gramz’s social media posts as evidence.

Despite the legal shake-up, Gramz, whose real name is Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, is still represented by attorney Michael Hayden and the nonprofit law firm Unite the People, Inc.

That same firm also represents Tory Lanez, who is not a named defendant in the suit but has been pulled into the case through a court-ordered deposition.

Tory Lanez was ordered to testify in the case to determine whether he funded or directed Gramz’s alleged smear campaign.

During the deposition, Lanez reportedly disrupted proceedings, feigned confusion over simple words and made misogynistic remarks toward Megan’s attorney.

The deposition was cut short, and Megan’s lawyers have since asked the court to hold him in contempt and impose sanctions.

Unite the People has pushed back on the lawsuit, calling it an attack on Milagro Gramz’s First Amendment rights. The nonprofit said it plans to defend other influencers facing similar legal threats from Megan Thee Stallion.

Snoop Dogg Delivers Inspirational Commencement Speech: Here’s What You Can Learn

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Snoop Dogg brought swagger to the USC Marshall School of Business graduation stage Saturday (May 17) at the L.A. Coliseum.

Snoop delivered a message packed with perseverance and pride to a sea of new graduates, many of whom were first in their families to earn a degree.

The Hip-Hop icon, entrepreneur and cultural mainstay didn’t hold back as he reflected on his rise from Long Beach streets to global stardom, urging students to embrace their roots and never let doubt derail their path.

“All my life, I was the underdog. They told me I wasn’t good enough. They told me I was dreaming too big. They said a kid from the LBC couldn’t make it. But guess what? I didn’t let none of that stop me,” Snoop Dogg said.

With his signature cool and a USC sash draped over his shoulders, Snoop Dogg laid out his personal formula for success: stay grounded, stay driven and stay real.

“Adversity is like the gym for your soul. It hurts. It’s heavy, but it builds you up,” he told the crowd.

He gave a special nod to first-generation college graduates, acknowledging the sacrifices and sleepless nights that led them to that moment.

“Today ain’t just about a piece of paper. It’s about the grind, the sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the prayers you whisper when nobody was watching,” he said.

Snoop’s speech wasn’t just motivational but a celebration of resilience. He encouraged graduates to walk with confidence and pride.

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“I want you to walk across this stage today like the champion you are. Smile wide. Hold your head high. And when they ask you how you made it, you tell them, ‘I believed in myself, when nobody else did,” he told the students.

Snoop Dogg closed his remarks with a rallying cry that echoed through the stadium:

“It’s always the underdogs who end up running the game. Trust me, that’s why I’m running the game.” Then, with a nod to USC tradition, he ended with a booming “Fight on!”

Chris Brown Gets Company Behind Bars, HoodyBaby Joins Him In UK Jail

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Chris Brown now has a familiar face joining him behind bars in the United Kingdom after longtime friend and collaborator HoodyBaby was charged in the same 2023 nightclub assault that landed the R&B singer in custody last week.

Omololu Akinlolu, 38, better known in the Hip-Hop world as HoodyBaby, appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (May 17), where he was formally charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

The charge stems from the alleged February 19, 2023, attack at Tape nightclub in London, the same incident that led to Brown’s arrest on Thursday (May 15) at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester.

Prosecutors allege that Chris Brown and HoodyBaby assaulted music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle before continuing to punch and kick him.

During Brown’s court appearance on Friday (May 16), prosecutor Hannah Nicholls told the court that Brown allegedly struck Diaw “several times” with the bottle before the physical attack escalated.

District Judge Joanne Hirst ruled the case too serious for a magistrates’ court and transferred it to Southwark Crown Court in London.

Chris Brown was denied bail and will remain in custody until his next hearing on June 13. HoodyBaby, who has worked closely with Brown on several music projects, now faces the same legal battle.

The two have been collaborators for years, often appearing in studio sessions and tour footage.

Brown had flown into Manchester before his Breezy Ball XX tour, which was set to kick off June 8 in Amsterdam before heading to Germany, France and the UK.

No updates have been issued regarding the tour’s status.

Drake, Other Celebrities Back Push For Tory Lanez Freedom

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Tory Lanez is at the center of a growing movement calling for his release from prison.

A Change.org petition started by the Caldwell Institute is demanding a pardon from California Governor Gavin Newsom has surged past 250,000 signatures in just two days, fueled by Drake and other celebrity endorsements, amidst new claims of exonerating evidence.

Attorneys from Unite the People, a nonprofit legal group representing Lanez, said during a press conference Tuesday (May 14) that they have fresh testimony that could clear him in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

The group alleges the trial was marred by prosecutorial misconduct and politically driven sentencing.

A statement from Bradley James, a former security guard for Megan’s ex-friend Kelsey Harris. James claimed Harris confessed to firing the gun that injured Megan.

He said Lanez only intervened by swatting the weapon, which led to two unintended shots.

Tory Lanez’s legal team also pointed to earlier testimony from eyewitness Sean Kelly, who described a similar version of events.

The petition, now the top trending campaign on Change.org globally, argues Lanez was convicted with insufficient evidence and calls for his 10-year sentence to be reduced or overturned.

“Among the newly presented claims, Lanez’s legal team cites a sworn affidavit from a bodyguard stating that Harris allegedly admitted to firing the gun into the air before Lanez intervened,” the petition reads. “Additionally, an independent eyewitness—a neighbor with no connection to any party—testified that he saw two women fighting and that the shots came from the passenger side of the vehicle, where Harris was seated. Yet again, only Tory’s DNA was tested against the magazine.”

“@torylanez come home soon,” Drake wrote on Instagram Stories while sharing the petition link, joining a chorus of support that includes Amber Rose, Gillie Da King, Kodak Black, Ye and Ty Dolla Sign.

The renewed attention comes just days after Lanez was stabbed 14 times in prison. He is currently recovering from the attack, according to his representatives.

Despite the growing support, Megan’s attorney has maintained that “Lanez was convicted by a jury and the case is closed.”

Safaree Samuels Angers Social Media With Vulgar Cassie Comments Amid Diddy Trial

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Safaree Samuels drew intense backlash this week after posting a crude comment about Cassie in the wake of her harrowing four-day testimony in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Diddy.

The “Love & Hip Hop” reality star and rapper weighed in on social media with remarks many called tone-deaf and disrespectful, given the disturbing nature of Cassie’s allegations.

“If I was Cassie husband I wouldn’t care bout nothing she saying either because it was all b4 me.. I would just know I need to turn my freak up a million knotches,” Safaree Samuels wrote on X.

The comment prompted swift condemnation from users who accused him of trivializing trauma.

“Having a daughter and making this comment is truly vile,” one user fumed while another wrote: “u haven’t said something smart in over a decade.”

Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, testified that Combs forced her into drug-fueled group sex sessions with male escorts, coerced her into degrading acts, and used explicit videos to control her.

An escort urinated in her mouth on Combs’ orders while he watched, she told the court. Ventura also described being pushed into a pool of baby oil for his sexual gratification and said she was made to fake enthusiasm during unwanted encounters.

Samuels continued with another post: “If I was Cassie I’d take that money leave America and live a peaceful life on an island where nobody would know me! 10 mill can last a lifetime if you live normal!”

Critics called the comment dismissive of the trauma Cassie endured, especially after she testified about being drugged, developing an opioid addiction, and fearing for her safety.

She also said Combs threatened to release sex tapes to blackmail her.

The 55-year-old Hip-Hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution.

The trial, which began earlier this week, has already drawn national attention due to the graphic and disturbing nature of the testimony.

Samuels, best known for his appearances on Love & Hip Hop and his past relationship with Nicki Minaj, added one more comment that fueled the outrage: “This diddy trial made me realize I’m not a freak.. I’m an angel … Damnn.”

The trial continues this week in federal court, with more witnesses expected to testify, including Cassie’s mother and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard.

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Joey Bada$$ Takes Shot At Daylyt & Ray Vaughn Nobody Saw Coming

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Rumors

Joey Bada$$ Files “TDEast” Copyright as Tensions with TDE’s Ray Vaughn and Daylyt Escalate

THe Brooklyn-bred MC has apparently filed a copyright application for the name “TDEast!” This is an odd but calculated move that appears to troll Top Dawg Entertainment. He’s been going back-and-forth with TDE’s own Ray Vaughn and battle lord Daylyt. This is getting interesting.

While most rap battles stay in the booth, Joey’s decision to plant a legal flag with “TDEast” has taken the battle in a new direction. For those that remember, the name evokes Death Row East, the infamous Suge Knight expansion plan to set up shop on the East Coast during the height of the ‘90s East Coast vs. West Coast tensions. But that was not this. Joey used the term in a recent diss but few expected him to double down. To my knowledge, TDE was not setting up an East Coast operation. They already have Doechii.

By the way, an old interview, DMC talked to us about Death Row East.

Is this clever trolling or does he plan to do something bigger?

Ray Vaughn hasn’t backed down. He’s fully engaged and seems more than ready to spar with Joey bar for bar. Daylyt has taken a more cryptic approach. He has taken to posting shots from IG. Without a caption, he posted a picture of Capital Steez. Heads remember Steez committed suicide on December 23, 2012 at the age of 19. He jumped from the roof of the Cinematic Music Group. Is this crossing a line? Maybe not yet. This can turn into something far more personal.

It’s worth noting that Kendrick Lamar, the former crown jewel of TDE, has stayed silent. He’s touring with SZA and may not even know this is happening. But with Joey trying to bait the West Coast camp with paperwork and punchlines, the temperature is rising. I doubt Dot gets into any of this.

I’m a bit concerned beef and battle lines are getting too blurred. TDE’s founder Top Dawg is a respected figure, who generally stays out of rap skirmishes. That’s a bear we shouldn’t poke. All the rappers feel this will stay on “wax.”

We have arrived at the time where bark meets bite.

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Tiffany Haddish On Dating: “I’m Running A Team Over Here”

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Tiffany Haddish revealed she’s still dating several people at once and even cut one off for letting her nap through a horror flick during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

The Girls Trip actress and comedian didn’t hold back when discussing her current love life, saying, “I’m still dating multiple people, but new multiple people. But one or two from the old roster transferred over to the new roster.”

She added, “There’s a couple holdovers. I’m running a team here.”

Haddish, who was married to William Stewart from 2008 to 2013 and later dated Common from 2020 to 2021, said she’s now managing her dating life like a coach with a deep bench.

But not every player makes the cut. She recalled dropping one man from her lineup after he let her sleep through the horror movie Sinners.

“I was like, ‘What happened?! What’s going on?!’ I was like, ‘Why didn’t you wake me up?!'” she said. “He was like, ‘You were so peaceful and you were snoring; I didn’t wanna disturb you.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, okay.’ I had to cut him off the roster.”

Haddish also laid out her dating preferences, especially when it comes to movie nights.

“I do love going to the movies, but I can only do movies, like, in the daytime. And it gotta be an exciting movie,” she said. “If we’re watching a 9 o’clock show, just know that I’ll probably be asleep by like 9:45. And I snore, and that’s a problem, especially if I sleep sitting up. Like, my mouth opens.”

Lizzo Pledges Her Life To Boyfriend

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Lizzo revealed her long-standing connection with Myke Wright and how their decade-long friendship evolved into romance during an appearance on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast.

The Grammy-winning singer, born Melissa Jefferson, opened up about their history, saying they first met while working on MTV’s Wonderland nearly ten years ago.

“We both worked on this one TV show, (Wonderland), for MTV. I was the music girl, he was the comedy guy,” she said. “I was just like, ‘He’s my best friend.’ I didn’t have any guy friends like that – well, I did because you know I’m in the music industry. But I was like, ‘Wow, I can really talk to him.'”

Lizzo described their connection as a “friends-to-lovers trope” and said the bond they built over the years laid the foundation for their romantic relationship, which began around 2022.

“I do love that we were friends first, so that means we can talk about anything,” she said.

Podcast host Jake Shane responded, “He’s your best friend,” to which Lizzo replied, “Literally.”

The Juice artist previously told The Howard Stern Show in December 2022 that she sees a future with Wright. “There’s nobody else I’m going to be with for the rest of my life,” she said.

Lizzo is preparing to release her fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, later this year.

Diddy & Cassie Ventura’s Graphic Text Messages Exposed

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Diddy’s sex trafficking trial got underway on Monday (May 12) with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura taking the witness stand.

After Ventura’s testimony ended on Friday (May 16), prosecutors entered hundreds of text messages between Ventura and Diddy into public evidence, many of which painted a drastically different picture than what Ventura described during the trial.

One message from Ventura to Diddy in 2009 reads, “I can’t wait to stare at some b######## d###,” while another says, “I can’t wait to have my legs curled back behind my head to feel some d### tease my p###y raw.”

Another says, “I’m always ready to freak-off, it can be whenever,” suggesting she was complicit in the drug-fueled sex parties. In another, which Diddy’s defense attorney Anna Estevao read aloud, Ventura told Diddy, “I feel protected, you are sweet.”

Cassie Ventura’s testimony lasted for multiple days in which she recounted some of the most traumatic experiences she alleges occurred during their 10-year relationship. Her accusations against Diddy include assault, coercion and other forms of abuse, much of which she previously detailed in her 2023 lawsuit.

During the proceedings, Ventura read aloud several text messages exchanged with Diddy. They span 162 pages of court documents, ranging from affectionate and lighthearted exchanges to explicit descriptions of sexual encounters and arguments.

Ventura released a statement through her attorney following the end of her testimony.

“This week has been extremely challenging, but also remarkably empowering and healing for me. I hope that my testimony has given strength and a voice to other survivors, and can help others who have suffered to speak up and also heal from the abuse and fear.

“For me, the more I heal, the more I can remember. And the more I can remember, the more I will never forget. I want to thank my family and my advocates for their unwavering support, and I’m grateful for all the kindness and encouragement that I have received.” Cassie concluded by requesting privacy as she prepares to welcome her third child with her husband, Alex Fine.”

Wack 100 Blames Kelsey Harris Bombshell For Tory Lanez Prison Attack

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Wack 100 connected Tory Lanez getting stabbed in prison to fresh claims that Kelsey Harris was the one who shot Megan Thee Stallion, suggesting the attack on Lanez was no random act but a targeted hit tied to the new allegations.

The music executive shared his thoughts in an Instagram video posted earlier this week.

“I told all y’all, close to a year ago,” Wack said. “Tory didn’t shoot that girl.”

He pointed to the timing of new claims from Harris’ former bodyguard, who reportedly claimed Harris fired the gun—not Lanez.

Wack 100 Questions Timing Of Tory Lanez Prison Attack

Wack 100 suggested the stabbing came just one day after that evidence was submitted.

“Then the day after, they go submit the new evidence of the security guard saying he witnessed who pulled the trigger, Tory get hit 14 times,” he said.

Lanez was attacked early Monday morning (May 12) at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi.

According to prison officials, the 31-year-old was stabbed 14 times in the back, torso, head and face. Both of his lungs collapsed from the wounds.

The alleged assailant, 41-year-old Santino Casio—also known as Sabino Casio—is a convicted murderer with a violent prison record. He’s now in restricted housing while the incident is under investigation.

Wack 100 implied the attack was orchestrated. “Somebody sent that at him,” he said. He also dismissed rumors that Lanez was stabbed over a personal dispute involving another inmate’s wife. Instead, he painted a picture of Lanez as a peaceful figure behind bars.

“He ain’t side with no Crips, with no Bloods,” Wack said. “He went in there being Tory Lanez, tending to his business. Found a way to help the people on the yard that could never get no help. Nah man, Y’all got to pay this some attention.”

He claimed to speak with Lanez often and said the artist has been focused on helping others and staying out of trouble, especially with an appeal still pending.

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Lanez’s team shared a message via Instagram following the attack: “Despite enduring pain, he is speaking normally, feeling positive, and extremely grateful to God for his recovery.”

Aubrey O’Day Clarifies Her Position On Diddy Trial

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Aubrey O’Day addressed speculation surrounding her involvement in Diddy’s ongoing criminal trial in New York by confirming she will not be taking the witness stand, despite being contacted by federal authorities.

The former Making the Band contestant and Danity Kane member clarified her position during an appearance on Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O’Day Covering the Diddy Trial podcast.

“I’m not here to testify for the Diddy trial that I know of,” O’Day said. “I was contacted by Homeland Security and I did have a meeting with Homeland Security.”

Her comments followed a wave of online speculation after she posted a video from New York earlier in the week.

In the Instagram clip, she teased her location with the caption, “Hey New York!!! Where y’all think I should head first?” alongside a scale emoji, often linked to justice.

O’Day later explained the post, saying, “I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York because I want to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying.”

O’Day’s remarks came just hours after her former bandmate Dawn Richard testified in court Friday (May 17), alleging she saw Combs physically attack his then-girlfriend Cassie in 2009.

Richard had previously made the same accusation in a lawsuit filed last year, in which she also accused Combs of sexual abuse, claims his legal team denied at the time.

The 55-year-old Hip-Hop mogul is currently facing federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution.

The trial is underway in New York.

NLE Choppa’s Biggest Supporter Just Said Goodbye—Maybe

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

NLE Choppa and his mother just had a moment, but it’s not as dramatic as the headline. This is destiny. The Memphis rapper’s mother, Angela Potts aka Momma Choppa, has long served as his manager and guardian angel in this treacherous industry. She’s a good person. But it seems she has gracefully exited stage left from the manager role, on her own terms. Before I continue, I went back to get the post and embed it on the site…but it is GONE. My screen shot game is DUMB so I have it but will not repost it out of respect. But walk with me to understand what she said exactly.

No drama. No smoke. She did not say “I quit” and she did not say NLE’s name. “I’ve done my part, and now it’s his time,” is the energy she was giving.

If you’ve ever watched a rocket launch, you will see how I felt about this. The boosters do their job, pushing the ship into orbit, and then they fall away once the job is done. Momma Choppa, it seems, was one of those boosters. This feels like an act of love. Let’s keep it a buck: managing an emerging Hip-Hop star, spiritual influencer, actor, and teenaged tornado is a lot. Running behind a rapper all day? She probably needs a nap and a vacation. HA!

Recently, NLE Choppa has been leveling up and not just musically. Holistically! He’s acting. He’s healing. He’s growing. We salute it all! That said, her IG bio still says the following: “Artist Manager of Nle Choppa, Accountant, Business Consulting, Notary, Real Estate Investor. Team Choppa.”

She probably felt a way for a second and changed her mind. We’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled for any changes!

-illseed out

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Jim Jones Challenges Styles P After Lox Rapper Claims They’re Leagues Apart

By: London JennnCategory: News

Jim Jones challenged Styles P to a Verzuz battle after The Lox MC claimed Capo could never take him on.

Styles P went off after a host on the “No Funny S###” podcast suggested that Jim Jones could take him in a Verzuz clash, dismissing the idea outright.

“Me and Jim ain’t in the same league,” he began. “Me and Jim don’t do the same things. I am a bar master. I am a lyrical technician.”

He continued, making it crystal clear that, in his eyes, the comparison doesn’t even make sense.

While he acknowledged that “Hip-Hop is about you connecting with music that connects with you,” he didn’t mince words in his rebuttal: “I know you’re f###### wrong.”

The Yonkers rapper emphasized that his focus has always been on depth and substance in his raps.

“I’m not here to make catchy hooks,” he added. “I don’t knock that. I’m trying to say some s### that’s gone make your soul move. That’s what I’m into.”

Styles explained that his bars are built to last, not just trend. “So when I say a verse, if it resonates with you it’s going to be some s### you may catch 10 years later down the line.”

Despite the strong words, Styles clarified there’s no personal beef.

“I have the utmost respect for Jim, for how he built his career,” he said. “I love Jim. That’s like my bro, but I think to compare us is an unfair comparison. I ain’t never answer it and not to disrespect Jim, but that’s disrespectful to me and my catalog.”

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Jim Jones Tells Styles P “Let’s Go”

Jim Jones fired back on Instagram, calling out Styles P for a Verzuz battle.

“Now go listen to th song we did on lobby boy Album we recorded it at the same time in th studio together,” he began. “Since we talkin bars let’s juts do a versus ep something for th people to listen to n judge.”

Jones added, “I’m not scared of no competition on any level im here to level th playin field. If we talkin bars let’s go.”

Cassie Ventura’s Husband Alex Fine Reaches Breaking Point In Diddy Drama: Will They Make It?

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

Alex Fine and Cassie Ventura are trending again. This time, it’s all about courtroom chaos and their marriage allegedly cracking under pressure. This Diddy saga might be impacting their home, if the rumors are correct.

Earlier this week, Fine reportedly stormed out of the courtroom. And witnesses claim he looked visibly shaken and furious. Like people in the court said he’s seething mad. One insider said he bolted out like he couldn’t take it anymore just Thursday (May 15). Another source said he was “looking at Diddy too hard” and was removed from the court. Let that sink in.

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Cassie Ventura settled with Diddy last year for a reported $20 million over deeply disturbing allegations of abuse, control and sexual trauma spanning nearly a decade. The court documents were graphic, disgusting and painful. But now that the public is seeing and hearing the gritty details unfold, it’s hitting differently. Especially if you’re the man now married to that survivor. I would love a look into his mind for 30 seconds.

Reports say Fine had been sending angry, even threatening messages in the past, and has stared down Diddy with an intensity of somebody who wants to beat some a##. Some see it as loyalty and protective energy, but this is the past. There’s nothing to protect now. Others say this could be misdirected rage. There is already divorce chatter. Not so fast…

One person commented in my DM, “Ain’t no way he’s leaving her after that $20 million bag.” Funny? Not sure. I think it is time to read the room. Rumors say, the emotional weight of this trial is shaking their foundation. By the way, Cassie Ventura is eight months pregnant. There are kids, a new baby on the way and a marriage under very public stress.

Alex Fine had to have known much of this history before. But it’s different when the whole world knows, too. Any normal person would feel judged, embarrassed or maybe just angry. Online chickens and bozos have turned their criticism on Cassie Ventura, and it reeks of misogyny and blame-shifting. We were not there, but she lived it.

So, where do things stand? We don’t know yet. I have seen some positive stories, but they are as speculative as this one. Hoping the best for Cassie Ventura, her unborn baby and family.

This is a mess.

-illseed out

Cassie Ventura’s Husband Addresses Diddy

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Cassie Ventura’s husband, Alex Fine, issued a statement after his wife took the stand over four days during Diddy’s racketeering and sex trafficking trial.

During her testimony, Ventura revealed debauchery that shocked everyone, including those closely following the case. The singer told prosecutors she had been beaten, kicked, stomped, urinated on and raped.

Upon cross-examination, Ventura admitted that she loved Diddy, participated in consensual sex and willingly procured and took drugs.

Her husband, Alex Fine, released a statement, commending her for her resilience after listening to four days of graphic and painful testimony.

“I did not save Cassie, as some have said. To say that is an insult to the years of painful work my wife has done to save herself. Cassie saved Cassie. She alone broke free from abuse, coercion, violence and threats,” he wrote.

Fine then addressed Diddy directly.

“So, to him and all of those who helped him along the way, please know this: You did not. You did not break her spirit nor her smile that lights up every room. You did not break the soul of a mother who gives the best hugs and plays the silliest games with our little girls. You did not break the woman who has made me a better man.”

Cassie and Fine married in 2019 and share two daughters, with a third child due within the next few weeks.

Cassie Ventura also issued a statement following her testimony against Diddy, expressing relief and resolve.

“This week has been extremely challenging, but also remarkably empowering and healing for me. I hope that my testimony has given strength and a voice to other survivors, and can help others who have suffered to speak up and also heal from abuse and fear,” Cassie said.

Cassie, 38, who is eight months pregnant, added, “I am glad to put this chapter of my life to rest as I turn to focus on the conclusion of my pregnancy, I ask for privacy for me and for my growing family.”

Diddy, who has denied all allegations, is currently facing charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and transporting individuals for prostitution.

The trial remains ongoing.