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Nardo Wick Alleged Fan Attacker Forfeits Bond Over Missed Court Date

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Uncategorized
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An associate of Nardo Wick, who was accused of brutally attacking a teenage fan last year, may have just landed himself in even more trouble.

On Wednesday (March 20), court documents obtained by TMZ revealed Zachary L. Benton, 34, missed a scheduled court date in connection to his assault of 15-year-old George Obregon last December. As a result of the missed date, Benton forfeit his $2,000 cash bond. Prior to the missed date, Benton actually turned himself in to authorities.

A 15-year-old individual was also arrested, and both were booked on felony battery charges. The teenager faces an additional charge for being a minor in possession of a firearm while wearing a mask.

Obregon and his friend Connor Villa attended a concert Wick performed in Tampa at Club Skye. Both Obregon and Villa attempted to approach Wick’s entourage the request a photo with the “Who Want Smoke” rapper after the concert ended. That’s when Obregon was approached by Benton, who punched the teen so hard he was knocked out cold and hit his head on the pavement when he fell to the ground. Authorities allege the teenager charged alongside Obregon also struck the victim multiple times after he was knocked out, before Wick stepped in.

According to reports, Obregon was rushed to the hospital where he was allegedly treated for a severe concussion, and spots where he was believed to be hemorrhaging. Medical professionals are apparently unclear whether or not Obregon will suffer from long term effects from the attack.

Watch the video of the incident above.

Diddy Appears To Address Sexuality In Interview Clip, But Is It AI-Generated?

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Did Diddy do it may truly become the question of the day based on the recent emergence of a bizarre video allegedly featuring the Bad Boy music mogul.

As early as March 18, a clip surfaced of what appears to be a video interview between Diddy and an unknown entity seemingly only identifiable by a watermarked logo that reads JBK 73 Questions. Though the clip is brief, it tackles some tough topics in a short amount of time as Diddy and the interviewer share a bit of a friendly back and forth.

For example, when the interviewer asks him if he’s attracted to men or women, Diddy replied, “It depends on my mood and my vibe.” And in an even more coy response, Diddy told the interviewer “I can’t tell you that now,” when questioned about his alleged sexual encounter with Meek Mill.

The clip then abruptly ends and there’s almost no trace of the actual existence of the full interview. Not to mention that the clip also only lives on Twitter (X) at the moment, and users are already speculating that even if it isn’t AI-generated, Diddy is trolling everyone. It’s worth noting that Diddy actually did do a 73 Questions interview with Vogue nearly six years ago, which could be where the idea for the clip was pulled from.

Check out the wild clip above.

DaBaby’s Face Has Apparently Taken Georgia Smoke Shop By Storm

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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DaBaby could quite possibly be one of the most resourceful artists in the game right now when it comes to branding and marketing. His recent encounter at a smoke shop is proof.

During one of DaBaby’s latest misadventures shared to his Instagram Story, the “Rockstar” rapper discovered his likeness has become a hot commodity in Decatur, Georgia. Upon stumbling into a random smoke shop, DaBaby discovered his face, and even cover artwork from albums such as his Baby On Baby LP plastered all over an assortment of products. From grinders to full-blown smoking kits, you name it, Baby’s face was on it.

“Hold on man, we gotta discuss this,” DaBaby said in part before adding, “Boy I need my percentage, you gotta give me one for free or something.”

One of the products, which features a sizeable wooden box packed with a grinder, rolling tray and more, was emblazoned with DaBaby’s face and valued at nearly $50.

The situation, which could’ve turned ugly quickly, actually appeared to veer more toward becoming a lucrative business opportunity for DaBaby, who eventually worked out a deal with the shop owner so they could continue selling the products.

“I need $4.99 every time y’all sell one, put $4.99 to the side for me,” he said before telling the camera “Come shop with my boys in Decatur, Georgia man, get one of these for your baby momma.”

Check out the hilarious post below.

YesJulz Claims Kanye West Said He’s Not Suing Her Despite Legal Threat

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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YesJulz blamed Kanye West’s “chief of staff” Milo Yiannopoulos for threatening her with a lawsuit. The influencer said Ye privately denied suing her for roughly $8 million.

“He has not told me he is suing me,” she wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “I have not seen HIS signature on the paper. The letter of intent to arbitrate was very clearly written by Milo. Signed by Ye’s lawyer, who is also at the will of Milo.”

She continued, “If the suit moves forward and Ye allows it to, sure i may feel different. & i’ll do what needs to be done to defend myself. I have no fear because i’ve done no wrong. Until then, i have compassion and grace for Ye as i know first hand how the people around him move & i feel its only a matter of time before the truth is revealed & he realizes whats truly going on. I pray for his continued success & protection.”

YesJulz responded to a fan who asked why Ye would say he’s not suing her after posting an intent to arbitrate wit her on his Instagram account. YesJulz believed someone else posted the legal document on Kanye’s Instagram Stories, noting how quickly the post was deleted.

“What other posts do you see going up and down that fast?” she wrote. “He is not the only one with access to that account.”

Kanye’s team fired YesJulz for allegedly violating her non-disclosure agreement. She dared Yiannopoulos and Yeezy lawyers to sue her.

“One thing I won’t do is sit here and let a group of d*ck riding, misogynist yes men go out of their way to slander my name in an attempt to ruin everything I have worked my ass off to build from scratch over the past decade,” she wrote on March 18.

YesJulz was fired amid the rollout of Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 2 album. The project was supposed to drop on March 8, but it was delayed with no announcement of a new release date.

Carlee Russell Pleads Guilty To Lying About Kidnapping & Receives Sentence

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Carlee Russell avoided jail for faking a kidnapping in 2023. According to multiple reports, a judge sentenced her to 12 months of probation for the hoax on Thursday (March 21).

Russell pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of filing a false police report and falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement. Judge David Carpenter said it would be “a waste of government resources” to put Russell in jail.

The judge ordered Russell to pay $17,974.88 in restitution to the City of Hoover. Russell must complete 100 hours of community service.

Last year, Russell called police to report a child on the interstate in Hoover before she went missing. She reemerged two days later and told authorities she was kidnapped. She claimed a man and woman abducted her when she supposedly stopped to check on a child walking on the highway. The case received national attention.

Police found no evidence of a child on the interstate and discovered suspicious searches on Russell’s phone. Russell admitted she lied about the kidnapping as police investigated her claims. The 26-year-old woman apologized for her actions at her sentencing.

“I want to genuinely apologize for my actions, and the resulting negative impact inflicted onto others. I made a grave mistake while trying to fight through various emotional issues and stress,” Russell said. “I’m extremely remorseful for the panic, fear and various range of negative emotions that were experienced across the nation.”

She added, “I want to specifically acknowledge and take accountability for the pain and embarrassment that I inflicted upon my family, my church family, friends, neighbors, community, and all of those who were directly involved in search efforts for me.”

Russell is scheduled to return to Jefferson County Circuit Court for a hearing on October 16. The judge will review her restitution payments and community service progress.

Beyoncé Publicist Answers Erykah Badu’s Copycat Claims With Receipts

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Beyoncé’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure shut down accusations of the superstar biting Erykah Badu’s style on the Cowboy Carter album cover. Noel-Schure posted multiple examples of Beyoncé sporting braided hair in response to Badu, who suggested her look was copied for the cover.

“She slays,” Noel-Schure wrote on Instagram. “She slays. Now. Then. Always. act ii COWBOY CARTER 3.29 #criticswithoutcredentials.”

Badu reacted to Beyoncé’s cover with a simple “Hmmm” on Instagram Stories, but the Beyhive did not take the comment lightly. Beyoncé’s diehard fans went on the attack as Badu asked for Jay-Z’s help.

“To Jay Z,” Badu wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Say somethin Jay. You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me??”

Beyoncé unveiled her Cowboy Carter album cover on Tuesday (March 19). She also revealed the inspiration for the project.

“This album has been over five years in the making,” she wrote. “It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.”

She continued, “The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”

Cowboy Carter is scheduled to drop on March 29. Beyoncé promised “a few surprises” on her follow-up to 2022’s Renaissance album.

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SIGNS: Florida Governor Signs Bill Banning Homeless People From Dwelling In Public Spaces

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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In a move which will likely ignite controversy, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken aim at the state’s homeless population, signing legislation that effectively bans camping or sleeping on public property.

With the stroke of his pen, DeSantis turned the tide in what he framed as a battle to restore order and safety to Florida’s streets.

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Republican Rep. Sam Garrison, who sponsored the bill, told the USA TODAY Network $30 million had been allocated by the state for “continuums of care” to prepare for the law—an additional $10 million more than the year prior.

“This bill ensures that homeless individuals have the resources they need to get back on their feet,” DeSantis said at the bill signing ceremony.

But critics have wasted no time in slamming the legislation, decrying it as an attack on the most vulnerable members of society. Megan Sarmento, an outreach program manager, pulled no punches in her assessment, stating, “We’re going to need so much more funding if we’re going to build up these resources.”

The bill, set to take effect on October 1, mandates that municipalities designate specific public spaces for camping, but with a caveat–approval from the state Department of Children and Families is required. Those parameters are also in addition to a laundry list of stringent requirements, including security, behavioral health services and access to bathrooms with running water. DeSantis defended the law, framing it as a necessary step to prevent Florida cities from resembling the chaos of San Francisco’s streets.

Now, with an estimated 30,809 homeless individuals in the state, according to the Florida Department of Health, the stakes have never been higher. The legislation, while lacking penalties for those living on the streets, empowers local residents and businesses. However, the state attorney general will now also be able to sue municipalities that fail to adhere to the restrictions as a result of the bill.

Watch the report above for additional details.

Freaknik Documentary Hits Hulu & Inspires Parade Of Memes

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Hulu’s documentary Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told premiered on Thursday (March 21). The film’s streaming debut sparked a mix of jokes and serious reflection, making Freaknik a trending topic on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The Freaknik documentary featured the contributions of multiple Hip-Hop artists. Jermaine Dupri, 21 Savage and 2 Live Crew’s Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell served as the film’s executive producers. Lil Jon, Killer Mike, CeeLo Green and Too $hort were among the notable names who appeared in the documentary.

Freaknik: The Wildest Party Next Told was directed by P. Frank Williams. The director explained his approach to the film in an interview with CNN.

“I’m a documentarian of Black culture, and I wanted to give the vegetables and the candy,” Williams said. “I think a lot of people are in love with the candy, which is the turn up at the street parties, the wilding out on the freeway, the going crazy in the middle of the street at Freaknik. I wanted to do a much more layered look.”

The documentary explored Freaknik’s evolution from a simple college cookout in the ‘80s to wild festivities that consumed Atlanta before getting shut down in the late ‘90s. The film aimed to show why Freaknik developed an almost mythical reputation over the years without ignoring the disturbing parts of its history.

“In telling the full story of Freaknik, to omit the sexual assault and to omit the things that did cause harm is not allowing the full story to be told,” producer Jay Allen said. “So we just wanted to make sure that as you watch this, that no other documentary about Freaknik ever has to be told.”

Check out some of the reactions to Hulu’s Freaknik documentary below.

Charleston White Seeks FBI’s Help After Accusing Boosie Badazz Of Threatening Promoter

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Charleston White declared he would send Boosie Badazz back to jail for threatening a promoter in the rapper’s hometown of Baton Rouge. According to White, Boosie allegedly attempted to block the internet provocateur’s booking in Baton Rouge by intimidating the show’s promoter.

“Boosie I’ma put your m############ ass in jail n####,” White said on social media. “Boy, you making threats to the promoter. I got a recorded phone conversation with witnesses on the phone saying the promoter is scared for his life that he got to live in Baton Rouge, that Boosie gon’ send them people to get you.”

He continued, “He said he can’t have the show ‘cause Boosie—I said, ‘N####, I’ll just hire the police.’ The promoter scary, scary ass n####. Yeah, n####, Boosie is a ho. And I bet he don’t wanna get in that boxing ring. See Boosie, you gon’ send somebody, but you ain’t gonna do nothing, b#### ass n####. I’ma put yo b#### ass in jail, n####.”

White wanted to get the FBI involved in the matter. The polarizing figure taunted Boosie as White believed his foe would end up behind bars.

“I’m waiting for the FBI to send me the right kinda number, n####, ‘cause I’m finna make a report on your m############ ass,” White said. “The man called your name specifically. The promoter specifically said your m############ name, Lil Boosie. He implemented you and implicated you. B#### ass n####, you finna go back to jail. You gon’ be on yo knees. Them knees finna be bleeding again, diabetic freak.”

White claimed the promotor asked him not to contact the authorities, but he rejected the request. He hoped to cause more trouble for Boosie after playing a role in the 2023 arrest of Boosie’s son Tootie Raww. White added to the messy situation by posting Boosie’s federal paperwork from an ongoing gun case on Thursday (March 21).

Listen to White rant about Boosie below.

Jonathan Majors Says He’s “Not Surprised” By Ex-Girlfriend’s Assault & Defamation Lawsuit

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Grace Jabbari filed a federal lawsuit in New York against her ex-boyfriend, Jonathan Majors. The suit came after a jury found Majors guilty of assaulting and harassing Jabbari during a March 2023 incident in the state.

In addition, Grace Jabbari accused Jonathan Majors of defamation. Her legal team claims Majors attempted to paint Jabbari as a “crazy liar” and not a victim of his physical and emotional abuse.

TMZ caught up with Majors after the Creed III actor took part in a training session. When asked about his former girlfriend’s pending litigation, he responded, “I’m not surprised. I knew it was coming from the beginning.”

New York police officers arrested Jonathan Majors for assault and harassment. After pleading not guilty, the California-born entertainer’s criminal trial began in November 2023.

Majors was found guilty of assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, both misdemeanor charges. The 34-year-old Yale University graduate will be sentenced during an April 8 court hearing.

As a result of his conviction, Marvel Studios dropped Jonathan Majors from his high-profile role as Kang the Conqueror in the MCU movie franchise. He reportedly met Grace Jabbari while filming 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Netflix’s Animated “Good Times” Reboot Gets Premiere Date

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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The CBS sitcom Good Times ran for six seasons from 1974 to 1979. Netflix picked up an updated, aminated interpretation of the classic show.

Good Times told the story of the Evans household’s life in a Chicago public housing project. Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja’Net DuBois, Ralph Carter, Bern Nadette Stanis and Jimmie Walker made up the main cast.

The new version of the family comedy will premiere on April 12. According to reports, JB Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jay Pharoah, Marsai Martin, Slink Johnson and Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola voiced the characters for Netflix’s Good Times.

Carl Jones (The Boondocks, Black Dynamite) created the Good Times animated series. Ranada Shepard (Diary of a Future President, Young Love) serves as a co-creator and showrunner.

In addition, the late Norman Lear received an executive producer credit. Lear developed the original 1970s program. Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Brent Millar, Erick Peyton, and Stephen Curry are also attached as producers.

“It’s a dream come true to be working with the legendary talents of Norman Lear, Seth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry,” Carl Jones stated in 2020. “We are excited to carry on the original legacy of Good Times – but now animated and a little edgier. Let’s just say the struggle has just gotten strugglier.”

Sexyy Red Reacts To Man Saying He Sneaks To Listen To Her Music

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Sexyy Red continues to put up numbers. Her “Get It Sexyy” single currently holds the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s Top 100: USA Daily Chart.

The St. Louis rapper is part of a wave of female rappers who’ve found commercial success in recent years. Sexyy Red’s musical takeover has some rap fans questioning the output of her male peers.

In particular, one social media user posted a tongue-in-cheek video asking men like Lil Baby, Future and Kodak Black to save him with some new music. The man said, “I just can’t keep doing what I’m doing. I’m sneaking in the car listening to g###### Sexyy Red.”

That clip racked up more than 3 million views on Twitter (X). Sexyy Red saw the post and advised her male supporters who may be afraid to listen to her music in public. She tweeted, “Yeen gotta hide it when dis come on in a function don’t be tryna act too cool to have fun.”

“Get It Sexyy” landed on March 15. The Tay Keith-produced track followed the 2023 hits singles “Pound Town” and “SkeeYee.” Both of those records made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In addition, Sexyy Red scored a Top 20 hit as a guest on Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” along with SZA. The “Rich Baby Daddy” music video has amassed more than 17 million YouTube views since its premiere on February 14.

Sexyy Red will make an appearance on an upcoming Kick livestream with Adin Ross. That on-camera interaction is scheduled for Friday (March 22). Ross announced the meet-up with Twitter (X) post.

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Cardi B Says Fans Will Be Surprised by Some Songs On Her Second Album

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The Bardi Gang has been waiting six years for their favorite rapper to release her sophomore studio LP. After many delays, Cardi B announced that her next full-length project will come out in 2024.

On Tuesday (March 20), Cardi B took part in a live Q&A session on Threads. At one point, the official @threads account asked the Bronx-raised rapper to describe her upcoming album in one word.

“Different. I think it’s different. I think there’s going to be some songs that are like not expected to come from me,” Cardi responded on the Meta-owned social media platform.

Cardi B’s Grammy Award-winning debut album, Invasion of Privacy, dropped in April 2018. Since that time, the mother of two released the tracks “WAP,” “Up,” “Hot S###” and “Bongos.”

Last week saw Cardi release her latest single. “Enough (Miami)” arrived with a Patience Harding-directed music video. Those visuals featured the rap star showing off several different outfits.

“So for the looks from ‘Miami,’ one of my favorite looks is the red look. The tape look because I’ve been wanting to do the tape look for a very long time,” Cardi stated on Threads.

She also added, “But my favorite glam look. Believe it or not. It’s the last scene where I have the T-shirt on. And my eyes are hazel. And the hair is just black and flawless. So pretty. Like I love that look.”

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Big Sean Raps About Competing Against “So-Called Bigger Three”

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It appears Big Sean is preparing to enter his next era as a recording artist. The Detroit native presented a new video on Wednesday (March 20) that showcases his lyrical ability.

“[I] was in the crib this morning recovering from food poisoning [and] decided to rap over this J Dilla flip Boi-1da, Leon Thomas [and] Jahaan Sweet sent me, it’s that season!!!!” Big Sean tweeted.

The Def Jam-backed MC opened his verse by seemingly referencing Drake, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Many Hip-Hop fans have labeled those three Grammy Award winners as the Big Three.

Big Sean rapped, “I think where I lack most as an artist is consistency. I just haven’t had the energy to compete with enemies or y’all so-called bigger three.”

There have been rumors for years about possible tension between Big Sean and Kendrick Lamar. The “Control” collaborators apparently settled any bad blood following the murder of Nipsey Hussle in March 2019.

Sean has also worked with Drake on tracks such as “All Me” and “Blessings.” Additionally, the midwesterner collaborated with J. Cole for “Looking for Trouble” and “24k of Gold.”

Over three years have passed since Big Sean dropped his Detroit 2 album. That 2020 studio LP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 103,000 first-week units. Plus, the What You Expect EP with Hit-Boy arrived in 2021.

Marlon Wayans Reacts To Alleged Paternity Suit: “I Refuse To Be Used” 

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Marlon Wayans is speaking out after reportedly facing a paternity suit from a woman claiming the actor fathered her one-year-old child.  

Earlier this week, Brittany Moreland filed a petition to determine the parental relationship between her and Wayans’ daughter, Axl July Ivory Wayans, per The Blast.  

Moreland seeks joint physical and legal custody and has requested financial support. In an income and expense declaration, she asserted that Wayans makes an estimated monthly salary of $200,000. She also lists her monthly expenses as $21,000.   

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Marlon Wayans addressed the alleged paternity suit in a statement to The Shade Room. The comic implied he already makes a monthly payment of $18,000 for his daughter with Moreland.  

“It’s the classic case of a good, loving, responsible father shelling out over $18,000 per month for a one-year-old, and an entitled woman decides she wants more. My mama and dem would’ve lost their minds for $2,000,” he said. 

In addition, he claims that he’s never had a child support issue with his older children. He also rejected what he catagorized as an attempt to “discredit” his name.  

“All these women having to drag men to court who pay NOTHING towards their children,“ he added. “And here, a woman gets a doctor’s salary and says it isn’t enough? I’ve had two children before this. I’ve never had this problem. I’m a good man with a good heart and strong sense of responsibility, but I refuse to be used and discredited.” 

Boosie Badazz Blasts Planet Fitness For Banning Member Who Photographed “Trans Woman” In Locker Room 

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Boosie Badazz has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Planet Fitness after they banned a member who shared a photo of a “trans woman” using a female locker room. 

The woman detailed her gripe in a video posted to Facebook that has since gone viral. 

She claimed she had just finished her workout when she spotted “a man with a penis,” shaving in the locker room in front of a 12-year-old girl.  

“I’m not comfortable with him shaving in my bathroom,” she stated in the video. 

Boosie caught wind of the controversy and took to X (formerly Twitter) to bash the company.  

“Planet FITNESS AGAIN,” Boosie wrote before recalling a previous issue with the gym. “THEY BANNED ME WHEN I SPOKE N SAID “DONT CUT HIS D….K OFF.” 

According to Boosie, Planet Fitness is “unsafe,” and he urged “WOMEN ACROSS THE WORLD” to speak out.  

“A MAN WITH A PENIS N THE LOCKER ROOM,” Boosie added. “WITH A 12 YEAR OLD CHILD.” 

He shared his disbelief that “NOBODY” was taking a stand and singled out entertainers and athletes for remaining silent on the issue.  

“I CANT STAND THIS WORLD SOMETIMES FR FR THIS IS THE WORST OF THE WORSTIM,” he stated. “SICK OF YALL.” 

Following the backlash, Planet Fitness defended its decision to revoke the woman’s membership.  

A spokesperson told the Daily Mail that the former member violated Planet Fitness policy on recording in locker rooms. They also maintained that “discomfort is not a reason to deny access.” 

“Guests may use the gym facilities that best align with their sincere, self-reported gender identity,” the rep added.  

In February 2020, Boosie accused a Planet Fitness employee of denying him entry to the gym over his controversial comments about Dwayne Wade’s transgender daughter. 

Benzino Taunts Eminem With Video Shoot At Mom’s Spaghetti Store In Detroit 

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Benzino isn’t backing down from his bitter feud with Eminem, pulling up to the Detroit native’s hometown to film a music video at Em’s Mom’s Spaghetti store.  

On Wednesday (March 20) Benzino shared videos of his visit to the Motor City, which included a trip to Eminem’s eatery. He taunted the Shady Records founder by filming a music video at the premises.  

Benzino can be seen in clips posing in front of the “Mom’s Spaghetti” sign and ordering food outside. He even appears to steal one of the store’s advertising boards and is seen hauling it into a van.  

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Predictably, Benzino isn’t a fan of Eminem’s food. Another clip sees him sampling something from the menu before tossing the food on the ground.  

He shared a photo from his visit and claimed the spaghetti was “horrible.” 

“Mark this date,” he said before teasing the upcoming “Rap Elvis” video. “Soon come,” Benzino added. 

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Benzino faced backlash from Detroit natives over his Eminem beef, with some fans banning him from stopping foot in the city. Nonetheless, Benzino appears to be on a tour of the city. He’s been hanging out on the east side and linking with various local artists and media platforms.  He even had one of his songs playing at a Detroit nightspot.  

Benzino and Eminem’s beef started decades ago, in the early 2000s. The tension simmered down over the years before bubbling up again in 2023. 

Monica Tells Ray J: “Stop Speaking On Me In Public” Amid Brandy Joint Tour Claims 

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Monica has had enough of Ray J publicly speaking on a joint tour with Brandy and has told the singer-turned-tech entrepreneur to stop talking about her.  

Ray J recently hopped in the comments on Monica’s Instagram Livestream urging her to go on tour with his sister Brandy.  

“BRANDY/MONICA TOUR,” he wrote in the chat. “PLEASE LETS MAKE HISTORY, ONE RUN FOR THE FANS. 100M plus for you both.” 

Fans of “The Boy Is Mine” duo have long since called for Monica and Brandy to reunite with a joint tour and so his comment sent them into a frenzy of excitement. 

However, Monica said despite the public demand, she has never been approached about the possibility of a tour with Brandy. Nonetheless, she claims media outlets are contacting her, and she wants Ray J to pipe down about it unless there’s a deal on the table.  

“I’ve been repeatedly contacted about interviews where my name and tour possibilities are being discussed. I’ve not received any contracts or calls about said tour,” she wrote on her Instagram Story Wednesday (March 20). 

“Ray J – I’m kindly asking you to stop speaking on me in public!” Monica added. “A private conversation would be both necessary and respectful! Brandy is a LEGEND! She’s one of one with an extensive catalog that I deeply respect and a voice sent from heaven!” 

Monica continued, “The conversation being had without she and I is beginning to muddy the waters severely! She and I are both consummate professionals that share a massive recording as well as an entire era! Please allow this to remain positive and beautiful!” 

Ray J Claims Monica Would Open The Tour For Brandy

She also shared a post of Ray J claiming Monica would open up for Brandy on any tour.  

“Somebody has to come out first,” he said during an appearance on The Breakfast Club.  

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However, Monica blasted that suggestion. She is open to “co-headline” a joint tour but says business must be handled behind the scenes.  

Any further convo should be private,” she concluded her IG post.  

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She followed up with an Instagram comment stating there is no $100 million deal, acknowledging that she will “forever be the ‘bad guy’ in this situation.”

Soulja Boy Must Pay $10M Damages To Ex After Losing Assault Lawsuit 

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Soulja Boy has reportedly been ordered to pay $10M in damages to a former partner who filed a lawsuit accusing the rapper of abusing her for years, including one beating so bad that she miscarried their baby. 

In a 2021 lawsuit, a woman known only by the pseudonym Jane Doe recalled a particularly harrowing incident in 2015, per The Blast. She was living with the “Crank That” hitmaker, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, and was pregnant with his child.  

She claimed they were having a “simple conversation” when Way “quickly became irate and violent.” 

“During their conversation, (Way) began to punch (Doe) in the face and chest, until she could no longer stand on her feet,” she alleged. Doe then fell down, and Soulja Boy continued his attack, kicking her in the stomach.  

“Soon thereafter, (Doe) suffered a miscarriage and was unable to carry her pregnancy into full term,” the filing stated.  

Doe cited another incident in 2017, accusing Soulja Boy of attacking her for wanting to visit her grandmother. She claimed the beating only stopped when his security became involved and pulled the rapper off of her.   

Jane Does Cites Numerous Assaults Against Soulja Boy

Jane Doe cites multiple instances of abuse against the rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, including domestic violence, gender violence, negligence, assault, sexual battery, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. 

She claimed they began an on-and-off relationship in 2007 but “restarted their relationship in a more serious capacity in 2014.” However, Jane Doe said things ended in mid 2019 when she could no longer withstand (Way’s) constant abuse.” 

Her attorney, Neama Rahmani, told USA TODAY, “It took her years to escape the psychological and physical grasp of her abuser.” 

According to The Blast, a judge ruled that Soulja Boy must pay Doe $10 million in damages – $5M in pain, suffering, and inconvenience, and $5M in emotional distress. 

Rahmani also represents another Jane Doe who filed a lawsuit against Soulja Boy. A woman who worked as his personal assistant alleged that he sexually abused her, beat her and held her hostage. She accused him of multiple rapes and beatings.  

Rahmani said Soulja Boy “traumatized and filled her with fear.” 

Additionally, in 2023, Soulja Boy’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Myers was awarded six figures in damages after suing him for assault.  

J$PH & Camm Get Vulnerable On “Imperfect Luv”

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J$ph is a Texas-bred emcee who allows his music’s most vulnerable emotions to shine through. His newest single, “Imperfect Luv,” came out on the heels of the now viral story of him and his wife separating, divorcing, and then remarrying over the last few years. The passionate track features Camm with soulful chords and some impressive drums that help J$ph express his thoughts for the world to appreciate. 

“Imperfect Luv” follows in the footsteps of emcees like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake. In today’s landscape, upcoming artists must share their truths over beats. The rising new creative utilized his most engaged moment on social media to unleash this new banger. The song visualizer is currently at 150k views and climbing, and the accompanying content pieces have accumulated over 1M views. Shooting his following from 3.8k to 9.1k on IG and from 600 to 7.2k on FB in a month.

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