Diddy has fired back at attorney Tony Buzbee after a lawsuit alleging he and JAY-Z assaulted a teenage girl in 2000 was dismissed today (February 14), calling the case baseless and accusing Buzbee of prioritizing media attention over justice.
The lawsuit, filed by Jane Doe, claimed that when she was 13, she was drugged and assaulted at a private event following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000.
Both Diddy and JAY-Z vehemently denied the allegations, with JAY-Z’s legal team aggressively challenging what they said were inconsistencies in the case.
Following the case’s dismissal, Diddy made his feelings clear.
“Today’s complete dismissal without a settlement by the 1-800 attorney is yet another confirmation that these lawsuits are built on falsehoods, not facts,” a representative for Diddy told AllHipHop.com.
“For months, we have seen case after case filed by individuals hiding behind anonymity, pushed forward by an attorney more focused on media headlines than legal merit. Just like this claim, the others will fall apart because there is no truth to them. Sean Combs has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor. No number of lawsuits, sensationalized allegations, or media theatrics will change that reality. We will continue to fight these baseless claims and hold those responsible. This is just the first of many that will not hold up in a court of law,” the rep continued.
“This 1-800 lawyer gets to file a suit hiding behind Jane Doe, and when they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions,” JAY-Z said. “The system has failed. The court must protect victims, OF COURSE, while with the same ethical responsibility, the courts must protect the innocent from being accused without a shred of evidence. May the truth prevail for all victims and those falsely accused equally.”
The legal victory comes as Diddy faces mounting legal troubles, with nearly 100 lawsuits against him by Buzbee’s firm, including three additional cases today.
Currently, Diddy remains in federal custody in Brooklyn on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
JAY-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a legal victory after a civil suit against him was dismissed, calling the allegations “frivolous, fictitious and appalling.”
The lawsuit alleged that in 2000, Jane Doe was drugged and assaulted at an after-party by Diddy and JAY-Z, following the MTV Video Music Awards.
JAY-Z’s lawyers argued the case is riddled with inconsistencies and pointed to NBC’s coverage of the case, which raised questions about details in Jane Doe’s account. JAY-Z also denied being at the location of the alleged assault, and others said other specifics about the lawsuit were demonstrably false.
The lawsuit, which he says was never grounded in reality, has come to an end after being dismissed with prejudice today (February 14) —leaving the music mogul with sharp words for the legal system, Tony Buzbee and Antigone Curis, the lawyers who brought the case forward.
“This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere,” JAY-Z said in a statement. He described the claims as a “fictional tale” that would have been laughable if not for their serious nature.
JAY-Z did not hold back his frustration with the process, criticizing what he sees as a flaw in the legal system that allows baseless claims to be filed without consequences.
“This 1-800 lawyer gets to file a suit hiding behind Jane Doe, and when they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions,” he said. “The system has failed.”
Beyond the legal battle, JAY-Z pointed to the toll the ordeal has taken on his family, saying, “The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed.”
While celebrating his vindication, the New York rap icon emphasized the importance of courts protecting both victims and those falsely accused.
“The court must protect victims, OF COURSE, while with the same ethical responsibility, the courts must protect the innocent from being accused without a shred of evidence,” he said. “May the truth prevail for all victims and those falsely accused equally.”
With the lawsuit behind him, JAY-Z’s focus now shifts away from the legal battle, but the experience has left him with a deeper frustration about the ease with which reputation can be attacked.
His strong words signal a broader conversation about accountability in the legal system—one he hopes will lead to change.
Full Statement From JAY-Z:
“Today is a victory. The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed. This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere. The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone. The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed. This 1-800 lawyer gets to file a suit hiding behind Jane Doe, and when they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions. The system has failed. The court must protect victims, OF COURSE, while with the same ethical responsibility, the courts must protect the innocent from being accused without a shred of evidence. May the truth prevail for all victims and those falsely accused equally.”
Two women have reportedly been shot as the city came together to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl win at the parade on Friday (February 14).
CBS News reports the shooting occurred along Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood as crowds gathered to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The outlet reports police said the two female victims were both shot in the leg, but the vast crowd was apparently oblivious to the gunfire. The women sought treatment at the medic tent at 23rd and Spring Garden streets and are in stable condition.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Local reports state cops are searching for a suspect wearing a gray Eagles jersey.
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Hilary Duff is turning outrage into action by selling T-shirts to raise money for Holocaust survivors after Kanye West, also known as Ye, ignited global condemnation with antisemitic remarks and an attempt to sell clothing featuring Nazi imagery.
Duff and her husband, musician Matthew Koma, are behind the provocative design, which sports the phrase “F### Ye” in bold black lettering on a plain white shirt.
Proceeds from the sales benefit The Blue Card, a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to aging Holocaust survivors in the U.S., many of whom live in poverty.
Koma introduced the T-shirt on Instagram, writing, “Hey I can make a shirt too – link in bio, all proceeds to The Blue Card Holocaust survivor charity.”
Matthew Koma, Hillary Duff’s husband claps back at Ye by selling a shirt that says “F### YE” in response of selling the S####### shirt pic.twitter.com/Hkx7HPqHgF
In addition to donating all profits, Koma has pledged to match each sale dollar for dollar, doubling the amount of aid provided.
The effort comes in response to Ye’s inflammatory social media posts praising Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, followed by an attempt to sell T-shirts emblazoned with a s####### through his Yeezy website.
The backlash was swift, leading to his sales platform being taken offline.
Masha Pearl, executive director of The Blue Card, praised Duff and Koma for their swift action.
“We are so grateful to Matthew Koma and to Hilary Duff for quickly springing into action and realizing this is not OK and they have to do something, utilizing fashion to get the word out there,” she told TMZ.
“They learned about The Blue Card on their own and basically reached out and, at this point, had quickly created the T-shirt and had been spreading this on social media, both Matthew and Hilary, which we were extremely, extremely pleased about,” she added.
The campaign highlights an urgent need for assistance. Many Holocaust survivors in the U.S. are elderly, struggling with health issues, and living below the federal poverty line, making financial support essential for their well-being.
The limited-edition T-shirts, available for pre-order at shop.wbleague.com for $20, serve as both a statement against hate and a direct contribution to survivors in need.
The closing arguments in A$AP Rocky’s gun assault case he’s fighting against A$AP Relli has been riddled with tense moments as the prosecution and defense clashed.
On Friday (February 14), Rocky’s lawyer Joe Tacopina continued his closing arguments, which he began on the day prior on February 13.
A tense exchange erupted in court as defense attorney Joe Tacopina, Judge Mark S. Arnold, and Prosecutor Paul Przelomiec engaged in a heated back-and-forth over ethical concerns and courtroom conduct. The back-and-forth commenced amid both prosecution and defense counsels accusing each other of witness perjury and more. Tacopina took issue with the prosecution’s actions, accusing them of unethical behavior.
“It is not fair comment,” Tacopina said. “It is completely unethical.”
A$AP Rocky’s lawyer got into a heated exchange with the state prosecutor during closing arguments in Rocky’s gun assault trial. pic.twitter.com/3VJudI0Yuq
Rocky also criticized the prosecution’s handling of evidence and witness testimonies.
“What has happened 25 times in this trial, with the hiding of evidence, with the late discovery… you told counsel before we started, do not disparage the other side,” he said.
Judge Arnold quickly intervened to maintain order, cautioning Tacopina against making personal attacks.
“You’re disparaging the other side,” the Judge Arnold remarked.
Tacopina defended his approach, arguing, “Your Honor, the jury’s not here. I have every right, obligation, and duty to stand up here and point out when he was being lied to.”
The heated dispute escalated when Tacopina suggested that the prosecution was knowingly allowing perjury.
“I missed the prosecution accepts their witness committing perjury,” he stated, prompting an immediate objection from Przelomiec.
Judge Arnold sided with the prosecution, saying, “I don’t think that’s fair comment on the evidence. I think that’s an improper statement.”
To regain control of the courtroom, Judge Arnold emphasized his impartiality.
“I told you at the beginning of arguments that if an objection is made, I’m going to do my best to call it as I see it,” Judge Arnold said. “You have made 17 objections. I have overruled 12. I have sustained five. I’m doing the best I can.”
As tensions peaked, Tacopina accused Przelomiec of making knowingly false statements to the jury.
“This is from a lawyer who asked in front of a jury for a stipulation that a shooting range was not in California when either he knew it was in California or had no idea that it was in California,” Tacopina argued. “That’s unethical.”
Adding another layer of complexity to the already tense hearing is apparently the presence of Rihanna, who reportedly appeared at court without she and Rocky’s kids, following scrutiny from the judge.
Rihanna just walked into the courtroom, with no kids today. She's wearing green.
Issa Rae canceled her highly anticipated appearance at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump seized control of the institution’s board, removing several appointees of former President Joe Biden.
The move has prompted a wave of resignations and event cancellations from some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names.
The Insecure creator and star announced on Instagram that her scheduled event, An Evening With Issa Rae, would no longer take place at the historic Washington, D.C. venue.
“Unfortunately, due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I’ve decided to cancel my appearance at this venue,” Issa Rae wrote.
Trump’s self-appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center came days after he forced out key board members, including its longtime president, Deborah F. Rutter.
The shake-up led to a wave of departures from high-profile figures, further underscoring growing tensions within the arts community.
Renowned soprano Renée Fleming stepped down from her role as artistic adviser earlier this week.
While she did not mention Trump by name, she expressed gratitude for the ousted chairman, David M. Rubenstein, saying, “Out of respect, I think it right to depart as well.”
Shonda Rhimes, the force behind Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, also resigned as treasurer of the Kennedy Center board.
Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Ben Folds left his advisory position with the National Symphony Orchestra, which operates under the center’s oversight.
The Kennedy Center, a revered hub for performers across all disciplines, has long been a politically tinged institution, with White House ties influencing its board composition over the years.
However, Trump’s direct intervention in its leadership has sparked a significant backlash, marking one of the most dramatic cultural shifts the institution has faced in decades.
The Kennedy Center’s website has since removed all references to Rae’s event, originally slated for March.
Gene “Groove” Allen a key figure in the Hip-Hop trio Groove B. Chill, has died, though details surrounding his passing remain undisclosed.
The Bronx-born rapper and actor was celebrated for his contributions to music and film, particularly his role in the 1990 cult classic House Party.
News of Allen’s death surfaced on February 14 when Eric B. paid tribute on Instagram.
“Got a call from my brother Chill that his brother Groove passed away. Dam rest in peace brother Groove we will continue to celebrate your life let the house party continue on thanks for the great music and movie moments,” Eric B said.
DJ Premier also shared condolences, acknowledging Allen’s dual impact on music and film. “My condolences. Loved their music on Uptown and his character in House Party as the drunk.”
At the time of his death, Allen was finalizing an EP titled Bring Back The Party, a project that aimed to recapture the spirited energy of the golden era of Hip-Hop.
Groove B. Chill, the trio that introduced Allen to wider audiences, featured Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Belal “DJ Belal” Miller alongside him.
Their music career gained traction when they dropped Starting From Zero in 1990, an album that blended upbeat, feel-good rhymes with production that fit right into Hip-Hop’s evolving soundscape.
The album featured production from Pete Rock as well as Prince Paul and spawned the hit single “Hip Hop Music,” produced by “Hitman” Howie Tee.
After appearing in House Party 2, Mitchell pivoted away from music to focus on a successful acting career, while Allen continued his career rapping and performing.
DeJ Loaf is setting the record straight amid claims she’s faking a relationship with longtime collaborator Jacquees to promote their new album, F### A Friendzone 2.
Earlier this week, Jacquees’ fiancée, Deiondra Sanders, accused the duo of staging a romance while sidelining her. Sanders also claimed that Dej Loaf has secretly yearned for Jacquees for years and threatened to expose her.
DeJ Loaf and Jacquees addressed Sanders’ rants during an interview with Hot 97’s Nessa, insisting there is no issue.
“I respect people’s relationships,” The Detroit native asserted. “But it’s also like, do y’all respect the friendship? I’ve been out of the picture and I stay out of the picture unless it’s business. [Jacquees and I] don’t even hang out as much and do the cool s### that we used to do… It’s respect.”
DeJ also confirmed she would not attend the couple’s wedding, “because I haven’t met her.”
According to DeJ, Jacquees’ former girlfriends felt threatened by their “bond” and “chemistry,” but she is drawing the line at disrespect.
“If any of his women feel like they don’t have to respect me, then I don’t have to be his friend,” she added. “We can end the friendship if my respect is on the line. I won’t be disrespected.”
Jacquees attempted to stay neutral, replying “That ain’t on me,” when Dej Loaf said she wouldn’t be a wedding guest.
“How do I force you to meet somebody?” he added.
Addressing his fiancée’s recent online rants, Jacquees said she didn’t “understand the entertainment industry.”
A former model and promotional worker has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of groping and assaulting her for hours at his residence, even after she repeatedly told him she was married and had informed her husband of her location.
The woman, whose identity remains anonymous, alleges that in 1999, she met Diddy at a VIP party in New York City, where he plied her with alcohol and pressured her to stay at his home instead of catching her train home.
She claims Diddy assured her she could leave in the morning and that nothing inappropriate would happen.
According to the complaint, once inside his vehicle, the woman began feeling extreme drowsiness, raising suspicions that she had been drugged.
Realizing she was in danger, she texted her husband the address from a piece of mail she found in the car. After noticing her actions, the driver allegedly attempted to take the mail away from her.
Upon arriving at Diddy’s residence, she says the hip-hop mogul initially acted like a gentleman but quickly became aggressive once they were alone.
Diddy tried to force her into drinking more alcohol, which she refused, before leading her to a bedroom where she collapsed into bed due to the alleged effects of the drugged drink.
The woman claims that Diddy, undeterred by her explicit refusals, began forcibly groping her, attempting to remove her clothing while she physically resisted.
Despite repeatedly reminding him that she was married and had notified her husband of her whereabouts, Diddy allegedly continued his advances, undressing her and subjecting her to unwanted sexual contact, including digital penetration, for nearly four hours.
She says she eventually regained enough strength to insist that he call her a cab, escaping the residence still under the influence of the unknown substance, emotionally shaken and physically impaired.
The lawsuit alleges that the incident caused lasting emotional distress and trauma, adding to the growing list of accusations against Diddy, who remains incarcerated on federal RICO and sex trafficking charges.
Prosecutors have painted a troubling portrait of the shamed mogul’s alleged history of abusing women, trafficking individuals, and using his wealth and influence to silence accusers.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal woes continue to mount following yet another lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe plaintiff who accuses him of sexually assaulting her at a Los Angeles nightclub in 2016, allegedly leaving her with genital bruising.
The unidentified woman claims the alleged assault occurred in November 2016 at L.A.’s Club Playhouse. She says Diddy forced her to drink something and then sexually assaulted her.
Diddy allegedly told her to “Drink that s### and shut the f### up” when she initially refused a beverage.
After consuming the drink, Diddy allegedly shoved his hand up her skirt and forcefully penetrated her with his fingers while saying, “B#### I do what I want, take that s###.”
The woman claims Diddy’s entourage was laughing nearby during the alleged assault.
The Jane Doe plaintiff says she fled the club and needed assistance getting to her hotel room. She woke up the next day with bruising and a tear in and around her v#####.
The woman is represented by Tony Buzbee, who also represents at least 100 other clients in suits against Diddy.
Diddy’s legal team denies the allegations, stating he has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone.
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed—especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims—it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor,” Diddy’s attorneys said in a statement. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court.”
This is the latest of a growing list of lawsuits against Diddy and a federal RICO hanging over his head. He is slated to go on trial in May.
This adds to Diddy’s mounting legal troubles, including multiple lawsuits and a federal RICO case. He is slated to go on trial in May.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Diddy was sued by a man making disturbing allegations. The John Doe accuser claims the mogul drugged and sexually assaulted him at a New York City nightclub.
While the Dallas Cowboys have long claimed the crown of “America’s Team” (don’t ask me how they got it—I won’t waste time researching), the Eagles have built something more authentic, more defiant, and frankly, more relevant to our times. The Cowboys and Eagles are mortal enemies, sure, but it goes deeper than that. They’re not like us. They never were.
Take the Kansas City Chiefs—they’re giving off serious Cowboys energy these days. No, they are not treating their players like enslaved Africans, like Dallas owner Jerry Jones. And, yes, there’s the obvious weird “Cowboys and Indians” dynamic, but it’s more than that. Their quarterback Patrick Mahomes, talented as he is, represents what mainstream America seems to prefer: excellence without disruption, Blackness without challenge. Mahomes is the NFL’s Drake – Black, but perfectly aligned with the status quo. It does not help that he and his immediate family are MAGA. Add the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift “All American” romance, and you’ve got a PR-ready package that fits comfortably within existing power structures.
But the Eagles? We’re built different. Philadelphia is a blue-collar, hard-nosed city with an informal motto that says it all: “Nobody likes us, we don’t care.” After winning the 2017-2018 Super Bowl, the team declined Trump’s White House invitation. This year, when they were asked about visiting again, the majority said no. Trump, in classic fashion, reportedly “revoked” their invitation after they’d already turned him down. That’s the Eagles for you – standing on business.
Consider our track record. The Eagles have started more Black quarterbacks than any other NFL franchise, starting with Randall Cunningham. Cunningham wasn’t just a quarterback; he was the blueprint for today’s mobile QB. He destroyed the bland stereotypes about pocket passers, and also gnawed away at the notion that Blacks could not be leaders. I won’t delve into what they said about our intelligence.
When Michael Vick was vilified by white America, who gave him a second chance? The Philadelphia Eagles. They dusted him off, built him back up, and now he’s a legend. That’s what Philly does – we take the discarded and turn them back into greatness. We know people are imperfectly perfect and we’re empathetic souls when we want to be.
Now we’ve got Jalen Hurts – almost perfect in an Obama-like way – who faces endless scrutiny despite his winning record. When he donned that Malcolm X hat after beating Kansas City in November 2023, it wasn’t a fashion statement – it was a message. His all-female (majority Black) management team? Also a message. The Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley after the Giants disrespected him? You guessed it – message.
We see value in things others miss.
This matters more than ever. As we watch DEI initiatives being rolled back, as Nazi symbols creep back into public spaces, as political forces try to drag us backward, the Eagles stand as a counterpoint. When The Eagle’s Autumn Lockwood became the first Black female assistant coach to win a Super Bowl, her smile said everything. “God is so good,” she said – reminding us that from our ancestors to now, faith and progress have always gone hand in hand.
Being “Black America’s Team” doesn’t mean the Eagles aren’t for everybody—quite the opposite. Like Hip-Hop, which grew from Black expression to become a global force, the Eagles represent values that unite us all: resilience, authenticity, and the courage to speak truth to power. When institutions support Black excellence, everyone benefits. Just ask the Trump voters that voted against their own interests. Now they watch their own opportunities disappear, realizing too late that oppression doesn’t discriminate among the non-elite.
The Eagles symbolize something bigger than football and I could go on and on. I m mention that Kendrick Lamar’s polarizing halftime show was the perfect compliment to the Eagles victory. Hate it. We don’t care. Real talk: Super Bowl LIV was David versus Goliath, biblical in scale. They take down giants. They defy the establishment. (Salute head Coach Nick Sirianni for being thee best! Critics be damned.) The players are led by a Black quarterback who believes in Black love and Black excellence. And they win – not just games, but cultural victories.
As Kendrick Lamar put it, “We’re what the culture’s feeling.” And right now, the culture is feeling the Eagles – a team that proves sometimes the most American thing you can do is challenge America to be better. Do better.
That’s why they’re Black America’s Team. And this is why it matters.
Drake fans eagerly anticipating his return to signature melodic raps weren’t disappointed with his new album, but the Toronto rap star also took the opportunity to address his feud with Kendrick Lamar and fire shots at Joe Budden.
Drizzy and PARTYNEXTDOORs highly anticipated album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U arrived at midnight on Valentine’s Day. Although he doesn’t mention K. Dot by name, the track “Gimme a Hug,” is littered with references to their battle.
Drake kicks off the song by addressing the rivalry and Kanye West’s claim that he and Future celebrated “the elimination of Drake” on the “Like That” remix, taking shots at “small fish” rappers who use his name “for promotion.”
“Drake elimination, fake intimidation,” he raps. “Take a minute, take a deep breath, have a little bit of patience.”
He also laughs off “b#### n##### that are waiting on The Boy’s obituary,” adding, “Cause if I die, it’s these n##### that become the sole beneficiary.”
Drake then seemingly references Lamar’s elaborate penmanship and “euphoria” cover art.
“And what the f### are they gon’ do with it?” he asks. “Have the girls up at 29 on stage twerking with a dictionary?”
Referencing the feud directly, Drake declares, “F### a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit.”
Longtime rival Joe Budden, who recently torched Drake on his podcast, also gets a mention.
“Melyssa Ford, you a legend from the 6,” he said of Budden’s podcast co-host. “Hate to see you with a dick-sucker.”
Check out “Gimme A Hug” below and listen to $ome $exy $ongs 4 U at the end of the page.
Joe Budden Responds to Drake
Earlier this week, Budden fired back after Drake posted an unflattering video of him on his finsta.
“Drake, don’t shoot back at me now that you ice cold,” Budden began. “I’m not doing a back-and-forth with a corpse. I wanted to do it when you was lit.”
Budden then told Drake to “Spin the f###### block,” adding, “99 n##### done jumped on your asss. You out smoking hookah in turquoise boots. Don’t post me! Go get your f###### lick back. F###### b####.”
However, Budden ultimately conceded that he would be giving Drake’s new album a spin.
Rumors of Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s impending divorce spread rapidly online amid days of controversy over their Grammys appearance and the divisive rapper’s hate-filled social media rants.
Multiple insider reports claimed the couple was on the verge of splitting. Sources alleged Censori would receive a $5 million settlement and be allowed to stay at West’s Los Angeles home. His inflammatory online rants and the sale of merchandise featuring hate symbols were cited as the breaking point in their relationship.
Another insider claimed Censori objected to his statements that he “has dominion over her.” They said “she doesn’t want any part of that circus.”
Furthermore, the source claimed it’s not the first time the couple has separated. They said West believes Censori is just “mad at him,” but will “come back to him” like she has done before.
“But right now,” the source added, “she’s told him that she’s completely done.”
However, their longtime rep flatly denied the rumors, insisting Kanye West and Bianca Censori are not getting a divorce.
“Ye and Bianca are in Los Angeles, about to enjoy Valentine’s Day together. Announcements about their private life will come from them directly, not unsourced rumor in the tabloid press,” Milo Yiannopoulos told The Hollywood Reporter. “Is this the fifth or is it the sixth time the press has wrongly reported that Ye and Bianca are separating? I’ve lost track.”
Kanye West Claims He Has “Dominion” Over Bianca Censori
In one of his recent X (Twitter) rants, West wrote, “I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE. THIS AIN’T NO WOKE ASS FEMINIST S###. SHE’S WITH A BILLIONAIRE, WHY WOULD SHE LISTEN TO ANY OF YOU DUMB ASS BROKE B######. PEOPLE SAY THE RED CARPET LOOK WAS HER DECISION.
“YES I DON’T MAKE HER DO NOTHING. SHE DOESN’T WANT TO, BUT SHE DEFINITELY WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL.”
A wild scene unfolded at a Taco Bell in downtown Los Angeles when a security guard was caught on video slapping a woman across the face after she refused to leave.
The viral footage of the incident captures the woman walking away from the guard, seemingly heading to a self-service kiosk to place her order. However, the male security guard followed closely behind before grabbing her arm and turning her to face him and delivering a hard slap that echoed through the restaurant. Reality TV star London “Delishis” Charles who appeared on the VH1 celebreality television show Flavor of Love season 2 shared a video of the altercation along with a caption demanding a call-to-action.
“@TacoBell we need answers???” Deelishis wrote. “The way this being slapped this woman is as if he has done it before and will do it again. We must demand that all public service employees of any and all levels, learn and exercise “proper conflict resolution” and “self control”. This was hard to watch but even worse, he may never be reprimanded for it tacobell #assault #publicrelations #BlackWoman.”
The New York Post reports that the shocking footage, which has since gone viral, left onlookers in disbelief.
“He slapped the s–t out of her. It was crazy. Everybody was shocked,” said Alejandro Sanchez, who filmed the incident and shared it with SWNS. “The security guard was telling her to leave, and she didn’t want to because she was ordering food. Then he just went off, and she started going crazy.”
After the slap, the woman clutched her face in shock as she moved to the other side of the restaurant. Despite the blow, the guard continued to pursue her, exchanging heated words under a television broadcasting the Super Bowl. Eventually, he escorted her out, but the tension lingered.
While the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, Sanchez, a frequent visitor to that Taco Bell, noted that the restaurant is near Skid Row, an area known for a high number of transient individuals. He also claimed that Taco Bell employees seemed more focused on stopping him from filming than addressing the violence.
“They were more worried about me recording than the fact that their security just smacked someone,” he said, hinting that the guard’s actions might have been influenced by the woman’s appearance.
Lil Yachty and boxing phenom Gervonta Davis have vastly different perspectives on the fight which occurred between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson last year.
Lil Yachty recently sat down with the champion during the latest episode of A Safe Place Podcast for a conversation that turned into somewhat of a debate about both Paul’s legitimacy as a boxer and his controversial fight against Tyson.
While Yachty seemed open to viewing Paul as a boxer and the fight as a business move, Davis strongly disagreed, arguing that Tyson should never have taken the match due to his age and the physical risks involved. Yachty kicked off the discussion by asking Davis if he considered Jake Paul and his brother Logan real boxers.
Davis acknowledged Jake Paul’s dedication, saying, “I think it’s okay to call Jake Paul a boxer.”
He continued, “Only reason why I say that because he do be in a gym. He do like he’s working on stuff.”
Gervonta “Tank” Davis doesn’t believe that Jake Paul didn’t try to knock out Mike Tyson”
Despite giving Paul the distinction, he made it clear that he took issue with the way he approached the sport, especially in his fight against Mike Tyson.
“I don’t think he [Jake Paul] should have fought Mike Tyson only because of who Mike Tyson is and the age,” he said in part. “Like, you know, it’s a certain stuff you don’t do.”
He went on to claim that Paul attempted to knock Tyson out despite publicly stating otherwise, adding, “Yes, you did, you just couldn’t get the knockout.”
In response, Yachty challenged Davis on whether he saw the fight simply as a money-making opportunity, suggesting that both fighters had agreed to it willingly. Davis doubled down on his position, arguing that Tyson’s inner circle should have never let him take the fight in the first place.
“When you’ve been in a sport for so long and you at that age, it’s not really more left you have in your tank,” he explained. “It was somebody like we can make some money, so let’s do this and Mike Tyson was just okay agree with it type thing.”
He further drove his point home by referencing the physical toll the fight had on Tyson. “Jake Paul is a big guy,” he said. “He can hit. So if he cracked you good, right? You see if you go look at Mike Tyson, he said he ain’t 100% recover from that fight, right? Which is bringing his body down more.”
Yachty acknowledged that some fighters might see the payday as worth it, saying, “I mean some people probably just think it’s worth it. If you get the money for it, you know.”
Davis, however, was quick to dismiss that mindset, emphasizing, “But money ain’t everything.” He wrapped up his thoughts by sharing his own perspective as a fighter looking toward retirement. “That’s why I’m 30 years old trying to get out the sport, right?”
Watch the clip from the podcast in the post above.
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR are being accused of highjacking portions of the intellectual property for their upcoming collaborative project on the eve of its release.
In a string of tweets Freddie Gibbs shared on Thursday (February 13), he alluded to Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR stealing the idea for the title of their collaborative project, $ome $exy $ongs 4u from his 2022 project $oul $old $eparately. Though it was clear he was bothered, Gibbs appeared to downplay his apparent outrage over the move in the initial tweets he shared.
”Damn they even stole the rabbits too,” Freddie Gibbs wrote, adding, “I’m flattered.”
In a follow up tweet, he shared a trailer for his 2022 album, further trolling Drake and PND, writing “$$$4u.” Additionally, in another tweet, Gibbs wrote “Shout out @souljaboy,” seemingly referencing the “Crank That” hitmaker because previously accused Drake of copying his whole flow in a viral interview with The Breakfast Club.
While there were users who were skeptical of Gibbs’ claims, a number of users also supported him in expressing his belief his creative ideas were ripped off.
“I f### with you Gibbs but nah lol keep up the great rapping tho,” one user wrote in a tweet quoting a separate tweet Drake shared in 2013 which read, “$$$…the green persuader.”
“This apart of his playbook,” another user wrote in a reply to Gibbs tweet which featured a photo of the two rappers together.
This was 3 days ago fam… you got bigger fish to fry. Why is your baby mama with the n#### that put you in intensive care? pic.twitter.com/E50f2zkgLE
Believe it or not, Gibbs isn’t the only artist Drake and PND are being accused of jacking swag from for this project. A Twitter Hip-Hop fan page has also began floating around the theory that the pair of OVO artists also stole the idea for the cover art for their project from a smaller act who also hails from Canada.
Apparently, John River is also an artist from Mississauga, which is PND’s hometown. According to a tweet from the platform, John River has a lead that he conducted multiple meetings with PND and other OVO members to discuss the creative process for his music video “Hope City II.” In particular, the conversations were apparently about the Marilyn Monroe Towers in Mississauga, which were featured in both John Rivers, music video and the cover artwork for Drake and PND’s album.
Check out the tweet below to see the references social media users allege link Drake and PND to the Mississauga artist.
JUST IN: People are claiming Drake & PND’s ‘$$$4U’ album cover may have stolen ideas from Canadian artist John River as well as Freddie Gibbs.
John River, who is from Mississauga (same city as PND), says that he had multiple meetings with PND/OVO members where they asked him… pic.twitter.com/UWkYec65hk
50 Cent is denying he has anything to do with the cancelation of the Big Meech “Welcome Back” Legacy Concert that was supposed to take place in Miami this month.
On Thursday (February 13), the Power exec hopped on Instagram and shared a flyer for the show that read: “Big Meech’s ‘Welcome Back’ Concert in Miami canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.” No other details were provided.
50 Cent wrote in the caption, “I had nothing to with this, please stop calling my phone. I sincerely hope you have a nice day today Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m stronger then you think I am.”
Per the flyer, the show—scheduled to take place February 13 at the Amerant Bank Arena—featured Lil Baby, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, Kodak Black, 42 Dugg, EST Gee and Moneybagg Yo, among others.
Tensions arose between 50 Cent and Big Meech after the latter teamed up with 50 Cent’s longtime nemesis Rick Ross in a video promoting the concert. The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ rapper implied Big Meech was a snitch, which soon erupted into a contentious back-and-forth.
On Monday (February 10), 50 Cent took to Instagram to repost Meech’s statement, denying that he cooperated with authorities. 50 Cent snapped back, “I’m not trying to let nobody trick me off the streets. You tricked Cuff off the street. You told Tammy to tell, b####.”
50 Cent was referring to St. Louis drug lord Dionne “Cuffy” Gatling, who accused Big Meech of indirectly cooperating with authorities through BMF associate Tammy Cowins.
Cuffy claims Cowins, a producer on Fif’s BMF series, acted as a government informant and played a key role in facilitating Meech’s alleged cooperation, ultimately leading to his prison sentence. 50 Cent continued, taunting Big Meech over the now-canceled concert.
“Y’all gone be disappointed when Lil Baby don’t show up?” he added, suggesting the Atlanta rapper and others will be a no-show at the gig. “He can’t even go. He on house arrest.”
But, according to 50 Cent, it was canceled without any interjection from him.
Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against artificial intelligence after a manipulated video surfaced online showing her and other Jewish celebrities condemning Kanye West.
The deepfake clip, which rapidly gained attention, featured an AI-generated version of Johansson wearing a T-shirt with a raised middle finger and a Star of David, with Kanye West’s name printed below the hand.
The video, which falsely portrays Johansson and other high-profile figures taking a stand against the rapper, also includes AI-generated versions of Mila Kunis, Jack Black, Mark Zuckerberg, Lenny Kravitz, Drake, Steven Spielberg, and Jerry Seinfeld.
The clip concludes with an AI-created Adam Sandler flipping off the camera as the traditional Jewish song Hava Nagila plays in the background.
Johansson addressed the video in a statement emphasizing the dangers of artificial intelligence being misused to spread misinformation.
“It has been brought to my attention by family members and friends, that an A.I.-generated video featuring my likeness, in response to an antisemitic view, has been circulating online and gaining traction,” the Black Widow star wrote.
“I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind,” she continued. “But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by A.I. is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it.”
Johansson concluded her statement by warning against normalizing the use of AI to manipulate reality.
“We must call out the misuse of A.I., no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality,” she stated.
The controversy erupted in the wake of West, also known as Ye, selling a T-shirt featuring a s####### on his Yeezy web store.
The rapper also posted a series of antisemitic remarks on X over the weekend, even going so far as to refer to himself as a Nazi.
Kanye West announced Yeezy stores are “coming soon” on his recently restored website, but some of his fans aren’t really concerned about that now. Instead, many of them have flocked to the Yeezy Instagram account to vent about their missing orders.
On Thursday (February 13), the Yeezy Supply Instagram shared the same scribbled out message on West’s website: “Yeezy Stores Coming Soon.” Comments quickly started pouring in and many of them had to do with the failed deliveries.
“What will happen to all my orders that were pending?” one person asked, while another said, “Dude just send the merch we purchased. you’re doing too much.” Other remarks included, “Waiting for an order, I just want my orders, where’s my $600 worth of orders” and “Any one who ever order from ye website will get noting he trick everyone with that 20.00 dollar trash he was selling.”
Some of the people commenting are likely the same people who purchased the s####### t-shirt he was selling that temporarily got his website shut down. For the uninitiated, Kanye West ran an $8 million ad during the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 9) that advertised “Yeezy.com.”
Initially when someone went to the website, it had a variety of t-shirts, hoodies and other garments to choose from, but those soon disappeared. In their place, a sole item remained: a white t-shirt with a black s####### emblazoned on the front. The shirts were listed for $20. According to reports, he sold more than 100,000 of them before Shopify shut down the website.
The stunt followed days of West spewing antisemitic and other hateful messages across his Twitter (X) platform, prompting an open letter from ex-Def Jam Recordings CEO Lyor Cohen. Cohen, who is Jewish, pleaded with West to use his power for good. But, in true Kanye West fashion, Cohen was met with more vitriol from the former Def Jam artist.
On Thursday morning, West shared a screenshot of the letter and seemed to focus on Cohen calling him “Kanye West” instead of Ye.
“You and your whole industry have promoted and got paid off songs where black people glorify killing each other But my t shirt is the worst thing ever,” he began. “All of y’all are like girls who don’t take accountability It’s a double standard. Then y’all threaten and extort people around me. People are so used to your mob.
“And to think When Tory Burch came to the door with a towel on I didn’t smash. ‘Cause I looked at you as a friend. You start by apologizing and taking accountability for the massive promotion of black death that you’ve got paid off of for years. Also you too broke to speak to me in the first place. And you know what Irv [Gotti] said to you before he passed and since he not here. I’ll say it Suuuuck Myyyy Diiiick.”
It’s worth noting Cohen is the global head of YouTube.
Stormzy is coming under fire from fans accusing him of “selling out” by partnering with McDonald’s, as a grassroots boycott grows over the fast-food giant’s perceived support of Israel.
Adding fuel to the fire, fans of the British rap icon allege he also deleted a pro-Palestine post ahead of the collaboration.
Earlier this week, McDonald’s launched “The Stormzy Meal,” temporarily rebranding their store in his hometown of Croydon to “Big Mike’s” in honor of the rapper whose real name is Michael.
Stormzy faced intense backlash after unveiling his McDonald’s meal on Instagram.
The comment section was flooded with cries of “Free Palestine” and fans branding him a “sell out.”
McDonald’s has faced ongoing boycotts from pro-Palestine activists since its Israeli franchise provided thousands of free meals to Israeli forces following Hamas’ attack on October 7.
In January 2024, the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement called for an “escalating global boycott” of McDonald’s, citing its ties to the Israeli franchisee and the Malaysian branch’s actions against pro-Palestinian activists.
Although McDonald’s announced in April that it would buy back its Israeli restaurants following a boycott-driven sales decline, many consumers remain committed to the boycott.
Stormzy took a stance on the conflict back in October 2023, choosing neither side but aligning himself with the people of Palestine.
“Free Palestine,” he wrote on Instagram. “In the future, if there is ever a clear injustice in the world, no matter how big or small, 100 times out of 100 I will be on the side of the oppressed. Unequivocally. As I always have been. Social media is a brilliant way to stand up for what is right, there are also a whole load of other ways to do this.”
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