Timbaland worked to improve his public speaking skills after he noticed he appeared a “little grumpy” in interviews.
In a recent chat for Variety, the legendary music producer revealed that he has spent time focusing on his public persona as he tends to be rather introverted.
“I’ve never felt great in my speaking – that never was me. And (in interviews), the old Tim used to be real short with my answers, a little grumpy, never elaborate, because I’m really an introvert. I express myself through my music,” he explained. “But now, I’m finding that people actually want to hear me speak, and God has allowed me to articulate it in a way that has the feeling of my music. Even doing this, I’m not gonna say I’m 100 percent comfortable, but I’m like 90 percent.”
Timbaland, real name Timothy Mosley, went on to note that he is considering getting some professional coaching sessions so he can learn even more about public speaking.
“So, for me, it’s been like therapy. I ain’t there yet – I’m not gonna get up and be giving speeches, but now it’s an uncomfortable-comfortable position,” the 51-year-old added. Timbaland is currently working on new music with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott.
Jonathan Majors’ alleged victim was granted a temporary order of protection on earlier this week.
The “Creed III” actor was arrested in New York City on March 25th and charged with multiple counts of assault and harassment in relation to an alleged domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman.
His lawyer Priya Chaudhry denied the allegations at the time.
On Thursday, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a judge had granted a protection order for the unnamed accuser.
“Today a judge granted a Full Temporary Order of Protection for the victim, per the People’s request and with the consent of defense counsel. (At the time of arraignment, a Limited Temporary Order of Protection was granted),” a spokesperson said.
The order means that both parties must not have any contact with each other directly or indirectly at least until the next court hearing, which is scheduled for May 9th.
Responding to the order, Chaudhry issued a statement to multiple outlets once again insisting that Majors was the victim.
“This is standard in cases such as this, and we consented because Mr. Majors wants nothing to do with the woman who assaulted him,” she said.
“We have been transparent and cooperative with the District Attorney, including giving the District Attorney ample evidence, including witness statements, of Mr. Majors’ innocence,” she continued, claiming that certified experts have declared that the woman did not have any injuries when she went to a nightclub after the alleged incident.
“In fact, the forensic medical expert’s opinion shows that the woman is lying. It is disturbing that even when presented with this incontrovertible evidence, the District Attorney continues this false case,” she stated.
Since his arrest, the “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” star has been dropped by his management team at Entertainment 360 and his publicist at The Lede Company. He has yet to publicly speak about the incident.
The latest drama in the tumultuous breakup between Ye and Adidas has resulted in a class action lawsuit filed by investors who claim the company’s partnership with the artist caused them significant financial losses.
This comes after Ye made a series of anti-Semitic and racially offensive statements, leading to public calls for a boycott of Adidas for not ending their partnership with the controversial musician.
Adidas and Ye’s collaboration began in 2013 after the musician’s relationship with Nike ended. The partnership deepened in 2016, resulting in the creation of the Yeezy brand, which encompassed footwear, apparel, and accessories for all genders.
By 2019, Yeezy shoe sales had surpassed $1 billion, and the Adidas Yeezy sneaker line was poised to compete with Nike’s Jordan brand.
However, in the fall of 2022, Ye’s inflammatory behavior took a dark turn.
He began making overtly anti-Semitic and racially offensive remarks, starting with wearing a “White Lives Matter” shirt to a Paris fashion show. The Anti-Defamation League has described the slogan as a “white supremacist phrase.”
The situation escalated when Ye posted a screenshot of a private argument with hip-hop star Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, on October 7, 2022. In the heated exchange, Ye targeted Jewish people, stating, “Ima use you as an example to show the Jewish people that told you to call me that no one can threaten or influence me.”
Ye continued his anti-Semitic tirade on Twitter on October 9, 2022, stating, “I’m going death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.” He added, “You guys have toyed with me and tried to blackball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.” The tweet has since been removed.
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Ye made more anti-Semitic remarks that were omitted from the aired version. He stated, “I prefer my kids knew Hanukkah than Kwanzaa. At least it will come with some financial engineering.”
Despite his incendiary comments, Ye believed Adidas would not end their partnership.
On October 21, 2022, he publicly stated, “I can literally say anti-Semitic [expletive], and they cannot drop me. I can say anti-Semitic things, and Adidas can’t drop me. Now what? Now what?”
In February 2023, Adidas warned that it could shift from a profit to a loss if it failed to sell its inventory of Yeezy shoes. The company estimated that sales would fall at a high due to the “significant adverse impact of not selling the existing stock” of Yeezy products.
Failure to sell the stock of Yeezys, valued at $1.29 billion, would significantly lower the company’s revenue.
The class action lawsuit alleges that senior officers and directors of Adidas knew well before they cut ties that Ye’s erratic behavior could potentially cost the company significant revenues – but they kept the information and the risk he posed to investors and members of the investing public.
The lawsuit claims that the market price of Adidas stock was artificially inflated due to hiding Ye’s increasingly racist behavior until all hell broke loose and they had to get rid of him.
Kid Capri will join dozens of Hip-Hop legends for Rock The Bells’ inaugural Hip-Hop Cruise in November. But before he can set sail, he has a lot of other work to finish. He’ll be at the second annual Rock The Bells festival on August 5 alongside LL COOL J, Queen Latifah, De La Soul and several other pillars of the culture. He’ll also be on the road, performing solo shows and producing music for other artists. Needless to say, the Hip-Hop veteran is a busy man. In 2022, he released his first solo album in nearly 30 years, The Love. Looking back, he tells AllHipHop what an incredible experience that was.
“It was amazing to make an album and not have to depend on the new hit producer or mainstream artist for it to be great,” he says. “I did it all myself, produced and written by me. With the help of my daughter Vina Love, reggae artist Mr. Lexx and R&B artist Lovel, I was able to put together a masterpiece album.”
As for working with his daughter, he adds, “She has been making records and videos before she got on my song, ‘Uptown,’ but ‘Uptown’ is her biggest song so far to date. She just put a new song out with Jackboy, so it was natural when she got on the song with me.”
Interestingly enough, Lil Pump’s Eminem diss actually fueled the creation of the album. In December 2020, the “Gucci Gang” rapper randomly targeted Slim Shady in one of his Instagram videos, saying, “Hey f*ck Eminem, you is lame as hell. Ain’t nobody listening to your old ass. You lame as f*ck, b*tch. I woke up on some bullsh*t. I’m back on my f*ck sh*t.”
“That was just one of the things that did inspire,” Capri said at the time. “I got tired of seeing the younger dudes thinking that the older people ain’t capable. Like we ain’t been here building this business from the ground up from day one. Sometimes, it is the truth. A lot of older people, they get out of touch. They don’t want the younger people to come in and do their thing, and it be just back and forth exchange.
“But when I watch Little Pump disrespect a dude that became the Elvis of Hip-Hop, this dude that sold millions and millions of records, created opportunities for so many people and is one of the greatest MCs on the planet, for him to just disrespect him like that, we losing our respect level.”
Kid Capri catapulted to international notoriety in the 1990s as the first DJ to appear on major television networks. Often heralded as “The Guru of Mixtapes,” his impact on Hip-Hop culture rivals that of any early architect.
The D.O.C. premiered his documentary, The DOC, at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022. However, it has yet to see a wider release. Those lucky enough to have seen the film were privy to a deep dive into the life of Tracy Lynn Curry whose rap career was cut short following a near-fatal car crash in 1989. Special guest appearances included Erykah Badu, mother to his daughter Puma, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. But evidently, there’s some powers that be who are making it difficult for fans to see the film.
On Friday (April 28), The D.O.C. was asked via Twitter, “Do you know when this bad boy is going to drop? And which platform will it be on? This is something I can’t wait to watch.” The D.O.C. replied, “There is an unnamed company trying to keep you from seeing it.”
The D.O.C. fired off several tweets about the film. When another fan asked about its impending arrival, the Dallas native replied, “Dates in flux because the company is trying to do me dirty.” He added, “Best documentary of the year and I’m not BSing. I have not met one person not blown away. Doesn’t matter race, age, music preference or stage of life. It moves everyone. But there is an UNNAMED company trying to keep it from you!!!”
Speaking to AllHipHop, The D.O.C. could confirm the film would be out this summer but couldn’t get into specifics.
“I’ve been doing business with these people and Hollywood has never been the easiest place to do business,” he said. “But because this means so much to me and the messaging behind it is so important, I gotta make sure it’s right. I’m not going to allow anybody to take advantage of this film in any shape, form or fashion because I feel like it’s purposeful. I’m gonna stand on my rock until they do what they’re supposed to do by it, which feels kind of close.”
Directed by Dave Caplan, The DOC struggles with deciding whether he’ll undergo an experimental surgery that could restore his voice. The D.O.C. was mum on what he decided but said an alternate version of the film will reveal the outcome.
Heavy D, the influential rapper renowned for his infectious beats and captivating lyrics that helped shape the landscape of Hip-Hop music, was honored in a sculpture unveiling event hosted by Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard at the highly anticipated luxury high-rise, 42 Broad Street.
Born as Dwight Arrington Myers in Jamaica, Heavy D relocated to Mount Vernon with his family during his youth, where he discovered his passion for rap music.
With his remarkable talent, he swiftly became an integral part of the local Hip-Hop scene, eventually gaining recognition on a global scale. Heavy D released a string of successful albums throughout his career, including his debut Living Large (1987), Big Tyme (1989) and Peaceful Journey (1991), the latter serving as the inspiration for the sculpture commemorating his enduring legacy.
Selected through a competitive process overseen by ArtsWestchester, a prominent advocate for public art, the sculpture, aptly titled “Peaceful Journey,” was crafted by the esteemed Brooklyn-based artist Eto Otitgbe.
The artwork finds its place at the bustling intersection of Broad Street and Fleetwood Avenue, offering a visible symbol of homage to Heavy D’s influence.
Otitgbe explained that the sculpture aimed to pay tribute to the profound impact of Mount Vernon, the Bronx, and Los Angeles on the lives of Black and Brown individuals, a theme poignantly depicted in Heavy D’s music.
“I wanted to pay homage to the Mount Vernon community that had such an important place in Hip-Hop with this work of art,” said Otitigbe of Peaceful Journey.
During the unveiling event, Heavy D’s family, including his mother, Euhlalee Myers, attended and expressed their appreciation for the artwork. Heavy D’s mother shared her son’s deep affection for the arts and his unwavering love for Mount Vernon.
Reflecting on the occasion, she stated, “My son loved the arts, and this sculpture depicts the love that he had, especially for the city of Mount Vernon,” ABC7 reported.
Mayor Patterson-Howard also addressed the crowd, acknowledging Heavy D’s significant contributions to the city’s cultural fabric.
“Heavy D holds a special place in the history of Mount Vernon and the Hip-Hop genre. This sculpture serves as a fitting tribute to his legacy and the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.”
Tragically, Heavy D’s life was cut short at the age of 44, leaving an indelible void in the music industry.
His sudden and unexpected death served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring impact of his artistry.
In the wake of Heavy D’s untimely departure, his memory lives on through his timeless music and his profound influence on Mount Vernon and the Hip-Hop community.
The sculpture “Peaceful Journey” is a poignant tribute to his legacy, reminding all who encounter it of this legendary rapper’s vibrant spirit and immense talent.
Nick Cannon has made his feelings perfectly clear about the recent cancelation of Jada Pinkett’s Facebook show, Red Table Talk. During an episode of the Daily Cannon Show, the Wild ‘N Out host expressed how relieved he was the “toxic table” is over. The second the topic was brought up, he uttered the word “good.”
He continued, “If there was no ‘Red Table Talk,’ then he wouldn’t have slapped the s–t out of Chris Rock. I don’t want to know all this s–t about y’all. I just want to mind my Black own business. I don’t want to be up in everybody else’s kitchen. Keep that s–t to y’all selves.”
As Cannon’s co-hosts began to argue with him, he referred to the couple as being “royalty”—but in the past tense. Cannon insisted the episode in which Will Smith and Pinkett discussed her “entanglement” with singer August Alsina led to Smith smacking Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
Cannon didn’t back down on Twitter either. On Thursday (April 27), he shared a clip of the interaction and wrote in the caption, “F**K THAT TABLE!”
Will Smith became internet fodder in 2020 following the controversial episode. Alsina had already stirred the pot when he claimed in an interview he’d had an affair with Pinkett.
“We were over,” Pinkett explained at the time. “From there, as time went on, I got into a different kind of entanglement with August. One of the things I want to clear up that was kind of swirling in the press was you giving permission, which the only person who can give permission in that particular circumstance is myself.
“But what August was actually trying to communicate—because I could actually see how he would perceive it as permission because we were separated amicably—I think he also wanted to make it clear that he’s not a homewrecker, which he’s not.”
Pinkett claimed she entered the relationship out of a “desire to feel good and help heal him” but ended up discovering she needed to find happiness first. After ending the relationship, she and Smith got back together.
But at last year’s Academy Awards, tensions boiled over when Rock made a joke about Pinkett’s bald head. Smith boldly marched on the stage and smacked Rock on live television. Back at his seat, he was seen screaming, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f###### mouth!” Smith was then given an Oscar for his role in King Richard, making the moment even that much more bizarre. As a result, Smith was banned from participating in an Academy-related events for 10 years.
As for Red Table Talk, Facebook scraped the show on Wednesday (April 26). Producer Westbrook is currently looking for a new home for the show.
Rappers Jim Jones and Maino have come a long way, transforming their initial friction into a deep bond, which has led to not only their first joint album, Lobby Boyz, but also a completed follow-up, Lobby Boyz 2.
The duo’s unique chemistry, which blossomed over time, has been the secret sauce to their successful collaboration.
Jim Jones, aka Joseph Guillermo Jones II, shot to fame as part of the hip-hop group The Diplomats and as a solo artist, with his single “We Fly High” soaring to the fifth spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Maino, born Jermaine Coleman, made a splash with his debut single “Hi Hater” and his hit “All the Above,” featuring T-Pain, which ascended to number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Their first album, Lobby Boyz, hit the shelves in May of 2022.
According to Maino, the duo initially had some bumps in the road, but over time, they found their groove and became close friends.
He reminisced, “We didn’t start off that way… We didn’t necessarily get along early on. But the good thing about it is nothing ever happened between us to ever derail a friendship that could have been.”
Maino further described how their relationship flourished.
“So we got cool. And over the years, it was just always love. Like, yo, pull up to the studio, I’m coming by. Yo, come over here, I’m pulling up. Yo, what are you all doing tonight?” They spent countless hours together, bonding over music and their families, which ultimately paved the way for their fruitful collaboration.
Maino emphasized that their deep chemistry stemmed from their strong friendship, saying, “That’s why the chemistry is like that, and it’s deepening the music. And it’s easier to do music with [people] that you [care about] like that.”
The recording process for both Lobby Boyz albums involved spending every day together, which allowed them to become almost like family.
“I’m talking about being with each other every single day for hours… Family love me, his family love him. We then bonded.”
With the successful release of Lobby Boyz and the completion of Lobby Boyz 2, fans can eagerly anticipate more music from the dynamic duo.
“Oh, we already did Lobby Boyz 2. That was already done.” Their strong bond and unique synergy will likely continue to produce unforgettable tracks for years to come, proving that the best things happen when you mix friendship with legitimate business.
Cam’ron had some words for Joe Budden following Friday’s (April 28) interview with N.O.R.E. on The Joe Budden Podcast. On Saturday (April 29), the Harlem-bred rapper shared a video of N.O.R.E.’s conversation with Budden to his Instagram. The clip finds the two rap figures laughing about ’90s rappers’ perceived failures.
“You know what’s crazy? I’m looking at these rappers trying shows now—you know, rappers from our era—and they are so failing,” N.O.R.E. said during the sit-down. “… They doing sports shows, they doing comedy shows. They talkin’ about, ‘Yo, I’m up. I’m just doing this for fun.’ No you are not!”
Budden busted out laughing and says, “It’s great to see people fail … You can’t take the blueprint and hire different contractors. They sellin’ ass out here, huh?”
Convinced they were talking about his podcast, It Is What It Is, Cam’ron wrote on Instagram, “Damn @therealnoreaga. I told you I couldn’t trust you. Lolol. Im just f###### wit ya. But what other rapper from the 90’s got the sports and cooking show? U know u my n*gga for life. But ya man hoe budden’s threw u under the bus on the very Nx episode. said he didn’t know who u was talking bout. I don’t give a f### how his numbers is N.O. Stay away from that crack head!!!”
Not long after, Budden returned with a post of his own, writing, “Now that n***a know he too sensitive to do this w me. Chill before I feel like playin’ back & you start makin’ calls again. Focus on your suits and pink set, that ‘crackhead’ lapped you lonnggggggggggg ago.”
N.O.R.E. caught flak for the Budden interview in numerous ways. Fans felt he was referencing the late Combat Jack at one point, which Budden later addressed on an episode of The Joe Budden Podcast.
“N.O.R.E. sat there and sent some shots at, seemingly, Loud Speaker Network and Combat Jack,” he said. “He didn’t name names. He said ‘Tax’ but he didn’t name names. Anybody that know Joe know the respect that I have for Combat Jack. You will never hear me utter one bad word about Combat Jack … If I would’ve known that that’s what N.O.R.E. was trying to do, and I still don’t know that ’cause I’m not taking the internet’s word for anything. But if I thought that he was doing that, I would’ve stopped him in his tracks.”
Domani amassed millions of views for “I Did It” before it even dropped thanks to social media. The video was reposted on several all-star platforms thanks to the likes of Offset, Sonny Digital, Coach K, Rapsody, and more. This song is a departure from his emotive, through provoking side, the artist says. “This song is a braggadocious way of expressing confidence. Some may say ignorance,” he admits.
Domani should be dropping a new album this year and we’ll be waiting. In the mean time, he’ll be jumping on a tour of Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York City.
According to reports, Rapper Lil Pump seems to be facing a challenging financial situation,.
Not only has the IRS recently targeted him for unpaid taxes, but now City National Bank has filed a lawsuit against him for an unpaid line of credit.
The 21-year-old rapper, born Gazzy Garcia in Miami, Florida, rose to fame in 2017 with his viral hit “Gucci Gang,” which garnered millions of views on YouTube and peaked at #3 three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Despite his success in the music industry, the young artist appears to be struggling financially.
The government is actively trying to collect the outstanding balances from the rapper. However, the IRS is not the only organization seeking repayment from Lil Pump.
According to RadarOnline, City National Bank recently filed a lawsuit against him, claiming they extended a $300,000 line of credit to the rapper in 2019, before the pandemic shut down most live events.
The bank notified Lil Pump in August of 2021 that he had defaulted on the terms of the loan, but they received no response.
According to the bank, the rapper still owes them $98,000 of the initial loan, plus an additional $4,000 in interest, bringing his total debt to City National Bank to $102,000.
To date, Lil Pump has not responded to the IRS or City National Bank regarding these financial issues.
Lil Pump’s financial woes could impact his career, as well as his lifestyle. The rapper is known for his extravagant spending habits, such as purchasing luxury cars and designer clothing after signing an $8 million deal with Warner Bros. Records in 2018.
Meet the queen of quads, the diva of delts, and the empress of empowerment: Rahki Giovanni. This fitness influencer is not your average Instagram model – she’s a powerhouse of positivity and body love that’s taking the world by storm.
With legs so strong they could crush a watermelon like it’s a grape, Rahki is a force to be reckoned with.
But don’t be fooled by her muscular build – she’s all about self-love and body positivity. In fact, this Miami-based maven and mom is on a mission to empower women to embrace their curves, stretch marks, and cellulite and to never let anyone else’s opinion define their self-worth.
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In 2015, Rahki embarked on a quest to level up her mental and physical health game. As a young adult, she was constantly teased for being “too big” and “too muscular,” leaving her feeling self-conscious. Rahki felt the weight of society’s beauty standards bearing down on her, leading to some disordered eating and exercise habits.
But, as she matured and started to explore her love for fitness and weightlifting, Rahki had an epiphany. She realized that her brawny body was nothing to be ashamed of; instead, it was something to be proud of!
“Seven years ago, when I started in the fitness industry, there was no one that looked like me. No one of my culture wanted to be ‘thick and fit’ – everyone chose to be slim, so I decided to break the barriers and change the fitness standard,” she explained.
With newfound confidence, Rahki started hitting the gym like a boss, training every single day for two hours straight. Her workouts became her secret weapon, her body her tool for strength and empowerment.
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As if that weren’t enough, Rahki decided to go all-in, becoming a personal trainer, YouTuber, and influencer with over 766,000 followers on Instagram. She’s the epitome of fitness greatness and an inspiration to anyone who wants to reach for the stars in the fitness world. Forget burning calories. Rahki is all about high-intensity interval training, using higher reps and lighter weights to promote size and growth.
Of course, talking about Rahki without mentioning her incredible leg muscles is impossible. Her followers can’t get enough of her “thickest legs on Instagram,” and her leg day workouts and progress photos are always a hit. But Rahki wants people to remember that she’s more than just a muscular pair of legs – she’s also a mum to a son named Power.
“When I became a mother, my world changed in ways that are hard to describe. Suddenly, I had to take care of another life, watch my child grow and learn, and navigate the challenges that come with motherhood,” said Rahki. “Since having my son, I am constantly learning, not just about what being a mother is all about, but also about myself as a person. One of the most significant things Power has taught me is patience. Before becoming a mother, I never imagined that I would have as much patience as I do now.”
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In addition to learning patience, Rahki has also discovered how parenthood can help cushion the blows life throws you.
“I faced a significant loss when my own mother passed away from Covid-19 in the middle of my pregnancy. But despite this tragic event, I was able to adapt quickly and tap into my innate mother instincts to become the best mother I could be for Power.”
While motherhood has been an incredible journey, Rahki, who looks up to former Miss Olympia 10-time champion Iris Kyle, is quick to admit her physical health did take a turn for the worst during her pregnancy and spiraled even further during the Covid-19 global lockdowns.
After suffering from preeclampsia, pre-diabetes, and high blood pressure, Rahki found herself weighing over 300 pounds. She knew she had to make a change, but with gyms closed because of the pandemic, she couldn’t train as hard as she used to.
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“Training has 85% of everything that I do. Fitness is a huge part of my life and regime, so when I couldn’t train, I became very depressed and anxious. My dress size more than tripled, and I was buying 2XXL clothing,” she recalled. “I couldn’t even do one squat because I was so big, and my legs hurt.”
How, then did she manage to lose the weight and get her body back in shape?
“It was either I fight for my life, or I watch my entire life decline, so I started doing cardio here at my house,” she shared. “I purchased a treadmill during the pandemic and started working out inside of my condo. I started using weights on the balcony, then I hired a personal trainer, doing bench presses, bends over rows, reps of barbell curls, standing barbell curls, high and low incline dumbbell presses, and a lot of other workouts. After dieting for three months and losing my first 20 pounds, I decided to start going back to the gym and then started Pilates classes. Everything took off from there. I am so proud of myself – I’ve lost over 75 pounds!”
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Today Rahki has regained peak condition and can now again run a mile in under six minutes and do 43 deadlifts at 315lbs.
When Rahki isn’t crushing it at the gym, she’s a woman of many talents. She’s a certified personal trainer, fitness model, actress, and business owner. She’s appeared in music videos, commercials, and TV shows, and she’s currently working on launching her own fitness brand.
Despite her accomplishments, Rahki remains humble and grounded, always putting her message of self-love and empowerment first.
She’s a true fitness powerhouse; we can’t wait to see what she’ll accomplish next!
Tax season is coming to an end and reports say one of the music industry’s biggest stars has taken issue with the Internal Revenue Service, quarreling about how much money they actually owe. The name might shock you, but Beyoncé evidently wants to go to war with the IRS. On April 17, she reportedly filed a petition disputing the agency’s claim she owes $2.7 million in taxes and penalties.
Now, she wants a tax court to possibly reconsider requiring her to pay the additional tax and penalties assessed by the IRS’ January 18 Notice of Deficiency, according to Forbes. The government is zeroing in on only Beyoncé’s personal account because she does not file jointly with her celebrity husband, JAY-Z.
Within the Notice of Deficiency, the IRS alleges Beyoncé owes $805,850.00 in taxes with $161,170 in penalty from 2018, an epic year for Beyoncé and her husband. The two released a studio album called EVERYTHING IS LOVE that accompanied their iconic On the Run II Tour.
She’s also disputing being on the hook for $1,442,747 in taxes and $288,548.40 in penalties for the year 2019, another big year. In addition to Beyoncé starring in Disney’s Lion King, she also produced and sang on the soundtrack, The Lion King: The Gift. Both 2018 and 2019 tax issues have incurred additional interest.
Beyoncé says the IRS got it twisted and has made an error when it comes down to her finances, and she’s willing to fight to prove them wrong. Mostly, she believes the IRS did not give her credit for $868,766 attributable to a charitable contribution carryover reported in 2018.
Michael C. Cohen of De Castro, West, Chodorow, Mendler & Glickfeld, Inc. will be her legal representation in the case.
Nick Cannon has hit back at the suggestion he “fumbled” his marriage to Mariah Carey.
During an episode of “The Daily Cannon” radio show, Nick’s co-host Courtney Bee Bledsoe told him he “fumbled” his six-year marriage to the Always Be My Baby singer.
“I mean, you fumbled Mariah,” Courtney said, to which “The Masked Singer” host replied, “Did I? Explain to me how I fumbled Mariah.”
Courtney clarified that she was simply “playing” before adding, “I don’t know. I just know you’re not with her, so that’s a fumble.”
Nick then replied, “Maybe she fumbled me.”
The TV personality insisted that he “was there” for the pop diva during the marriage before Courtney joked, “You didn’t make ‘Always Be My Baby,’ so… it’s a little different.”
Nick and Mariah got married in April 2008 and welcomed their twins, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe, in April 2011.
They separated in 2014 after six years of marriage, and their divorce was finalized in 2016.
The 42-year-old has gone on to welcome ten more children with five other women.
“The Daily Cannon” morning radio show launched on Monday.
Kim Kardashian broke down in tears as she discussed her divorce from Kanye West in the latest trailer for “The Kardashians.”
Producers from Hulu dropped a dramatic teaser for the upcoming third season of the hit reality TV show.
At the beginning of the clip, Kim asked an assistant about the last time they filmed the show, and the person commented, “You were still in a relationship (with Pete Davidson).”
“I was? Damn,” she responded, adding: “Things change really quickly.”
Kim dated the former “Saturday Night Live” star between November 2021 and August 2022.
Later, Kim appeared to address the finalization of her divorce from Kanye last November, over a year after she officially filed to end the union.
“I’m not O.K. I’m having such a hard day today,” she stated, appearing to tear up.
After Kendall Jenner commented, “I don’t know how Kim handles everything with her ex-husband,” the 42-year-old declared: “He has made up the most insane narrative. We stay silent through all the lies.”
Kim has steered clear of publicly discussing Kanye’s controversial behavior in recent months.
Late last year, the rapper was widely condemned after he made a series of antisemitic comments on social media and in interviews.
Elsewhere in the trailer, Kylie Jenner is seen asking her sisters to consider having a “conversation” about the “beauty standards” they are setting, Khloé Kardashian addresses her skin cancer scare, and Kourtney accuses Kim of using her wedding to Travis Barker in May 2022 to seek out a “business opportunity.”
“I’m really confused how this narrative came into her head. I couldn’t have been more mindful,” argued Kim, to which Kourtney fired: “People think it’s a misunderstanding. It’s not. It’s who she is to her core.”
Season three of The Kardashians is set to debut on May 25th.
Social media users have had a lot to say about Chance The Rapper’s marriage in recent days. The Chicago-bred emcee started an online firestorm because of his escapades at the 2023 Carnival in Jamaica.
Footage of Chance The Rapper dancing on an unknown woman at Carnival went viral. The clip shows Chance slapping the woman’s butt. Critics began questioning if the 30-year-old’s public actions disrespected his wife.
The Letter to My Daughter passage read, in part, “Most people don’t grow up. It’s too damn difficult.” Kirsten Corley-Bennett also captioned her cryptic Instagram post, “I hope one day, we all choose to grow up.”
Chance The Rapper also used Instagram to relay a less subtle message. Yesterday, Chance uploaded a snippet of comedian Bill Burr telling a joke about wedlock to his Instagram Story which reignited rumors of conflict in his household.
“Yeah, I love my wife to death. I love everything about being married f###### married,” said Bill Burr in the Paper Tiger comedy special. “But I’ll tell you this right now, we do fight a lot. We do argue all the time. If I’ve learned anything in five years of being married, it’s we’re always working on me.”
TMZpublished a report about Chance The Rapper and Kirsten Corley-Bennett’s current status as a couple. According to the website, a representative for Chance stated, “Everyone has their moments, but they’re all good.”
Prominent battle rapper Tsu Surf, born Rahjon Cox, is now in the spotlight for his criminal activities after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges and possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
The 32-year-old from Newark, who gained fame through his intense wordplay and stage presence, is now confronting the repercussions of his involvement with the notorious Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips.
Tsu Surf confessed to participating in the gang’s operations between 2015 and 2022, which included violent acts and the distribution of illegal drugs in New Jersey and beyond.
As a leader within the gang, Tsu targeted a rival gang member in a shooting on March 18, 2017. In another incident, on July 24, 2019, Tsu Surf, already a convicted felon, was found to have two loaded firearms in Essex County, New Jersey.
Authorities called a negotiation team, and Tsu Surf decided to surrender peacefully.
Tsu Surf’s career as a battle rapper saw him rise to prominence within the community, garnering a loyal fan base that admired his unique style and lyrical prowess. He is widely regarded as one of the top talents in the genre.
The charges against Tsu carry severe penalties.
The racketeering conspiracy charge alone could result in a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, while the firearms possession charge carries a potential 10-year sentence.
Both charges also include the possibility of a fine of up to $250,000. Tsu Surf’s sentencing is scheduled for September 12, 2023.
As Tsu Surf faces the legal ramifications of his criminal activities, his once-flourishing career as a battle rapper hangs in the balance, highlighting the stark contrast between his artistic success and his turbulent personal life.
Rapper Lil Pump, whose real name is Gazzy Garcia, is reportedly in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, getting hit with two liens over the last couple of months. They want their money. He owes almost $2 million and the agency is leaning hard on him for the gwap.
The 22-year-old “Gucci Gang” chart-topper was notified by the tax collection company on March 1 about the first one, according to Radar Online. This was followed up a couple of weeks later by another one— both dating from taxes filed over the pandemic.
The federal agency claims for the year 2021, he owes a total of $141,340.56. They also note that for the previous year, 2020, he owes $129,801.88 in unpaid taxes.
This is not the first time the government has come knocking on the rapper’s door. In 2019, reports stated he owed the IRS $90,000 and the year before that, $1,676,738.65.
Out of the $2,037,881.09 he owed over the last four-year tax cycles (excluding 2022 before they should have been just filed), he only paid $90,000.
The artist has not released a statement about his tax issues. However, he is still doing shows. Just a week ago, he tore Penn State down with a jam-packed performance.
Kanye West is reportedly countersuing ex-business partner, Thomas St. John, who accused the embattled artist of breach of contract. According toTMZ, West claims he made a deal with St. John when he was “sleep-deprived, stressed, anxious and under duress.” West, who was in the middle of his divorce from Kim Kardashian at the time, believes this should make the contract unenforceable.
West says he met St. John around March 2022 and agreed to a $300,000 monthly retainer. But West was having one of his social media meltdowns and thinks St. John took advantage of his delicate mental state. West says he signed the paperwork without the presence and counsel of his lawyers. He also points out the number of paparazzi encounters amid the divorce was causing sleep deprivation, stress and anxiousness.
St. John filed a lawsuit against Kanye West in October 2022. He says after getting the first three payments, West got “heated and aggressive” during a meeting at Nobu in Malibu, saying he didn’t want to work with St. John anymore.
The was a clause in his contract, however, that stated St. John couldn’t be fired for the first 18 months of the agreement. West called the 18-month term “bulls***” and told St. John, “You’re insane for even thinking I would stick to it.”
St. John is asking for $4.5 million in damages, $900,000 for the months missed so far and another $3.6 million for the remainder of the contract. He wants punitive damages as well. If West has his way, it will be dismissed.
Rapper Post Malone wants fans to know that he is not doing drugs, a declaration he made after speculation about his dwindling weight has floated around.
While traveling around the world and being a new father and rock star, the “Circles” rapper took to Instagram to dispel rumors about his health and well-being.
“Hello everybody, I hope you’re having a great night.” he opened up, before jumping right into his statement. “I wanted to say that I’m not doing drugs.”
“I’ve had a lot of people ask me about my weight loss and I’d suppose performance on stage. I’m having a lot of fun performing, and have never felt healthier,” he said to his fans.
“I guess dad life kicked in and I decided to kick soda and start eating better so I can be around for a long time for this little angel. Next up is smokes and brews,” he added.
Post Malone also added that he spent some time in the studio and will be having some new music for his fans, saying he is “so excited to share,” because his fans have supported him so consistently.
“Thank you for your patience and support y’all,” he said. “You make my heart beat.”
