Latto brought Christmas magic to Atlanta families through her fifth annual charity drive, which helped more than 500 local households. The Grammy-nominated rapper’s Win Some Give Some foundation partnered with major brands to deliver holiday assistance across Clayton County.
The “Big Mama” artist organized the Christmas In Clayco event with support from Sims, Amazon and Apple. Families received donations and sponsorships through the foundation Latto launched in 2021 to help at-risk youth with resources and self-esteem support.
The timing proved perfect as Clayton County recently proclaimed December 18 as official Latto Day. The county also honored the 26-year-old with the key to the city, recognizing her ongoing community contributions.
Latto’s charitable efforts have grown significantly since she started the annual Christmas drive. Her 2023 event donated over $500,000 worth of gifts to families, while her 2024 fourth annual drive provided $300,000 to 200 families. The foundation has consistently expanded its reach each year.
The Atlanta native has maintained strong momentum in her music career alongside her philanthropy. She earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance with “Big Mama” and completed numerous high-profile collaborations this year with Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Young Nudy and GloRilla.
Latto dropped her summer single “Somebody” in May and released an alternate version of “Blick Sum” featuring Playboi Carti. She also completed European festival dates and sold-out London shows while maintaining her community focus.
The rapper has committed to additional foundation initiatives and music projects in 2026. Her Christmas In Clayco event continues growing as a cornerstone holiday tradition for Atlanta-area families in need.
Halle Bailey is gearing up for a festive holiday season with her two-year-old son, Halo, while reflecting on a year marked by personal growth and legal drama.
The 25-year-old singer and actress told E! News she’s going all out with decorations and traditions this Christmas. “Decorating everything, overload,” she said. “I just got Christmas lights all over my house. So, very excited about it.”
Baking is also on the agenda. “I like to bake sugar cookies. I do a whole thing,” she added. Bailey said her son’s love for music has become a big part of their holiday mornings. “He loves music,” she said. “So, we wake up in the morning and sing songs.”
When asked if Halo might follow in her musical footsteps, the Little Mermaid star responded, “Who knows. I would want him to do what he wants to do. But he definitely is musically inclined, which is so cool.”
Bailey shares Halo with DDG, born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. The two ended their relationship in 2022 after dating for two years. Earlier this year, the former couple made headlines for their legal disputes. In May, Bailey was granted a restraining order against DDG after accusing him of physical, verbal, emotional and financial abuse. The following month, DDG secured a temporary restraining order against Bailey.
By October, both parties agreed to drop their restraining order requests and reached a temporary custody agreement to co-parent their son.
Looking back on 2023, Bailey said the year brought major changes. “It’s been a really transformative year,” she said. “I’ve been so excited. I released an album. I just feel healed and happy and free. I just want people to listen to the music, and I’m grateful to be here.”
Bailey’s holiday plans come just months after she released her debut solo album and finalized custody arrangements with DDG in October.
Ray J posted an emotional Christmas message seeking sympathy after being banned from seeing his kids due to a restraining order following his arrest for allegedly pulling a gun on Princess Love during a Thanksgiving livestream.
He shared a heartbreaking Christmas message on social media, saying he is spending the holiday alone without his children.
“A lonely Christmas. No kids, no presents, no little feet running around just a tree and the weight of missing what matters most. I’m learning the hard way. I understand that not every lesson Comes gently. Life teaches in many ways. I’m listening,” the singer wrote.
The emotional post comes after Ray J was banned from seeing his two children, 7-year-old daughter Melody and 6-year-old son Epik, due to a restraining order that was extended following his arrest. The timing is especially painful since his son Epik turns 6 during the Christmas holidays.
He was arrested on Thanksgiving Day after allegedly pulling a gun on his estranged wife, Princess Love, during a livestream argument. The incident was broadcast live on social media, showing the couple in an explosive fight.
Princess Love accused Ray J of pointing the weapon at her and their children during the broadcast. She later posted her own video saying, “Check yourself into rehab, because you’re more than drunk.”
The Los Angeles County City Attorney filed six misdemeanor charges against Ray J, including brandishing a firearm, use of force and child endangerment.
Princess Love had brought the children over for Thanksgiving so Ray J could spend time with them, but the visit ended in disaster. Princess Love said she couldn’t leave the kids alone with Ray J after allegedly finding him in bed with another woman during a previous visit.
Ray J denied pointing the gun at Princess Love but admitted he was scared to let her leave and drive, claiming she was drunk
“Man, I don’t even want to talk about it,” Ray J told reporters outside court. “I’m missing my kids. I’m missing Christmas, my son’s birthday.”
The couple has filed for divorce multiple times since their 2016 marriage. The singer’s Christmas message appears to be an attempt to gain public sympathy as he deals with the legal consequences of his actions.
Blueface is turning back to boxing and AllHipHop has new detailed on a proposed fight in Los Angeles. The gang-affiliated rapper will square off against Nick “Swaggy P” Young in a sanctioned bout scheduled for March 2026.
This feels like a real prizefight when structure, size differences and hype are considered.
According to information obtained by AllHipHop, Blueface will enter the bout with a clear experience edge. He has already logged multiple sanctioned boxing appearances, understands pacing, been to jail and has shown a willingness to absorb punishment while staying composed in the ring.
Blueface typically weighs in around the mid-180s and stands roughly 6 feet 4, giving him reach, height, and comfort in any scrap. His style may not be as refined, but there is fight familiarity that is not something to be ignored by a neophyte.
Across from him will be Nick Young, the former NBA champion whose athletic résumé tells a very different story. Swaggy P stands approximately 6 feet 7, with a natural weight expected to hover north of 200 pounds. Young has no documented boxing record, but his professional sports background brings much to consider including a fiercely competitive mindset.
Keen eyes will remember this is not the first time these men faced each other.
Their original matchup was announced back in July 2022, only to fall apart after Blueface ran into issues with the California State Athletic Commission. The fight ended before the gloves could ever be laced up. Young ended up facing a different opponent that year. Blueface would get into legal issues and go to to jail in January 2024. Both fighters will likely take part in a traditional weigh-in ahead of fight week, as they did previously.
Wack 100, promoter Steve Marcano will oversee this scrap and AllHipHop will continue covering this event as details are made available.
Top Dawg Entertainment delivered more than just music this holiday season, donating an estimated $2 million worth of toys, clothing and services during its 12th annual TDE Christmas concert and community celebration in Watts, California.
The two-day event, held on December 18 and 19 at Nickerson Gardens, drew 8,000 attendees and featured performances by SZA, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, and others, with surprise appearances by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Monica, and Mario.
The concert, a staple in South Los Angeles, was paired with a massive community giveaway. Families received toys, shoes, clothing and access to resources, including a job fair, free haircuts, youth sports, holiday-themed installations and even a snow zone.
“TDE Christmas started as something deeply personal. Kids from Nickerson Gardens giving back to the same community that raised us,” said Brandon “Big B” Tiffith, President of Top Dawg Love The Kids and TDE Chief Marketing Officer. “We were just trying to show up for our neighborhood. Now, twelve years in, it’s grown into a movement powered by our artists, our partners, and our community. With Top Dawg Love the Kids, we’re able to turn success into service and make an impact at a scale that still feels personal. Watching families return year after year reminds us that this isn’t just an event, it’s a legacy.”
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The event also included a job fair, in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles’ Watts WorkSource Center, which offered employment opportunities and reentry pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals.
“Twelve years in, this concert and toy drive is still one of the most meaningful things we do,” said TDE President Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith Jr. “It’s our way of showing love where it matters, making sure kids feel seen, celebrated, and excited during a time of year that should feel special. From shoes and clothes to toys and live performances, it’s about creating moments they’ll remember. It started in our community, but the doors are open to everyone. What matters most is the joy we share and the memories we help create.”
Last year’s event drew a record-breaking 12,000 people, and this year’s turnout and donations reflect the label’s ongoing commitment to Watts. Since its founding in 2004 by Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, TDE has grown into a powerhouse in Hip-Hop and R&B, with a roster that includes Grammy-winning and chart-topping talent.
This year’s holiday programming was supported by sponsors including Live Nation, Jakks Pacific Toys, Red Bull, UGG, iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, Nike, Amazon Fresh, and the Los Angeles Rams.
Lil Zay Osama brought Christmas joy to a Chicago family who survived a brutal attack outside their neighborhood school last month.
The Chicago rapper surprised Corshawnda Hatter and her two kids with holiday gifts after seeing a video of their November assault near Orville Bright Elementary School in South Deering.
Hatter and her 10-year-old son, Devon Lee Jr., were jumped by a group of kids and ended up in the hospital with serious injuries.
“I want to do something for them letting them know I support them and I’m behind them,” Lil Zay Osama said. “It means a lot. Coming from where I come from I ain’t grow up with stuff like that, with role models giving back in our neighborhoods.”
The attack video went viral on social media, showing multiple kids beating the mom and her son. Seven children between 10 and 13 years old now face battery charges for the assault.
Lil Zay Osama partnered with Roseland Ceasefire, a Chicago violence-prevention group, to deliver dolls, clothing, and video games to the family.
The gifts brought smiles to 6-year-old DeVonye and his older brother Devon Lee Jr. Hatter said the rapper’s kindness moved her to tears during a difficult time for her family.
“That made me tear up a little bit knowing that there’s more people out here that care for us,” she said.
The South Side native has been making moves in Hip-Hop with his raw street narratives and authentic Chicago sound. His latest project YN Tape showcases his growth as an artist while staying true to his roots in the Windy City.
Future brought holiday spirit and fresh footwear to Decatur families as his FreeWishes Foundation returned with its annual “Joy in Every Step” giveaway, handing out brand-new shoes to children and teens just in time for Christmas.
Held on Sunday, December 21, from 1 to 4 P.M., the event focused on supporting youth ages 2 to 17 and their families who are struggling financially during the holidays.
The initiative, now a seasonal tradition, also extended support to local schools, shelters and youth-focused groups in the area.
The goal of the giveaway is impactful yet straightforward: provide kids with properly fitting shoes and a sense of joy during a time that can be especially difficult for families under economic stress.
The FreeWishes Foundation, founded by Future and his family, has long prioritized community outreach in Georgia.
According to the organization, the event is designed to “remove a common barrier for children who need properly fitting shoes and spread holiday cheer through meaningful giving.”
Volunteers, community partners, and supporters gathered to distribute shoes and create a warm, festive atmosphere for attendees.
Future, a GRAMMY-winning artist and Atlanta native, has used his platform to consistently give back through the foundation’s programs, including educational support, wellness initiatives, and holiday outreach.
The Decatur event is part of the FreeWishes Foundation’s broader mission to uplift underserved communities through targeted, hands-on efforts.
Sebastian Telfair opened up about his time locked up with Sean “Diddy” Combs at FCI Fort Dix, revealing how the music mogul stays strong behind bars.
The former NBA player was just released from the same New Jersey prison where Diddy is serving his 50-month sentence. Telfair told TMZ that Diddy is “holding it down” and “doing what he gotta do” during his time at the federal facility.
“Diddy’s holding it down. He’s doing what he gotta do. And where he’s at, they’re going to help him,” Telfair said in his first interview since walking free. “He’s doing good. Diddy’s gonna be Diddy.”
Telfair knows prison life firsthand. He was locked up for violating his supervised release in connection with a healthcare fraud case.
The 40-year-old was part of an NBA healthcare fraud scheme that bilked the league’s Players Health and Welfare Benefit Plan out of $4 million. Telfair personally took $358,000 through fake claims before getting caught in 2021.
He got sentenced to probation in 2024 but failed to complete the court-ordered community service. That violation landed him back behind bars for six months at Fort Dix.
The two celebrities made headlines earlier this year when photos leaked showing them together in prison. TMZ obtained pictures in November showing Diddy smiling and laughing with Telfair and other inmates.
The images went viral, showing a grey-haired Diddy looking relaxed despite his legal troubles.
Telfair said Diddy had been living a “rock star life” with partying and drugs before prison. But now the Bad Boy founder is using his time to turn over a new leaf.
“He couldn’t imagine how Diddy felt” about going from luxury to lockup, Telfair explained. Still, he said Diddy stays positive and makes the best of his situation.
Diddy was convicted in July 2025 on two Mann Act counts for transporting people across state lines for prostitution. A jury found him not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Judge Arun Subramanian gave him 50 months – one of the harshest Mann Act sentences in modern history.
The music mogul isn’t giving up his fight for freedom.
His lawyers called the 50-month sentence “a perversion of justice” and said the judge ignored the jury’s not-guilty verdict on the more serious charges.
The appeal argues that Judge Subramanian “acted as a thirteenth juror” by relying on conduct the jury rejected. Diddy’s team says he should only be sentenced for “interstate transportation for voluntary prostitution,” which carries much shorter guidelines.
Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s about family, food and finally getting a moment to breathe. For others, it’s about survival, reflection, or just keeping it real when the world expects fake cheer. And then there’s the rise of the underworld during a period of cheer. Either way, rappers have always found a way to make the holiday sound like them.
The culture runs the gambit – from Run-DMC turning Queens into Christmas canon, to OutKast making “Player’s Ball” feel like an annual tradition, to De La Soul flipping Santa into something far deeper than a white guy in the red suit. We did not wait for permission to join the holidays and Santa thought twice about delivering to certain places. Some of these records are joyful, some are gritty, some are funny, and a few will even make you uncomfortable. But all of them are honest.
So this list isn’t just about Christmas songs. It’s about how Hip-Hop shows up in December. Here are the Top 10 “Best” Christmas Rap Songs of All Time, counted down from 10 to 1.
Now, don’t hold us to it. There’s so many and we had fun with it. So, give your favorites in the comments below.
10. “Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa” – De La Soul
A raw reminder that Christmas doesn’t look the same everywhere. De La Soul brings the realism over holiday sentimentality. This is a classic story with incredible story telling. RIP DAVE.
9. “TRAP CHRISTMAS” – Artist Unknown
Eazy–E was originally here, but we decided to throw logic out. This is the curveball of the list. “TRAP CHRISTMAS – we never heard this before now. But it is so funny, it needs more than one million views. The Compton legend is below just in case…we’re covered.
“Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas” – Eazy-E – not safe for family time.
8. “Christmas in Harlem” – Kanye West feat. Big Sean, CyHi, Teyana Taylor
Luxury rap meets holiday soul—brownstone vibes, fly coats, and introspective bars. Only thing missing is Jim Jones.
7. “Let The Jingle Bells Rock” – Sweet Tee
Often overlooked, but essential. Another brick in rap’s early holiday foundation.
6. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – DMX
Merry DMXmas! DMX probably identified with Rudolph and his red nose.
5. “The Santa Claus Rap” (1984) – Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, The Treacherous Three
When Hip-Hop was still young, “Beat Street” busted out with this Christmas Anthem that resonated for generations.
4. “Sleigh Ride” – TLC (Hip-Hop–adjacent classic)
Not pure rap, but deeply embedded in Hip-Hop culture and holiday playlists. TLC remains one of our fav groups for bringing Hip-Hop to the masses.
3. “Christmas Rappin'” – Kurtis Blow
The first mainstream Christmas rap song ever. The blueprint. KB knew this was going to be a phenomenal song.
2. “Player’s Ball” – OutKast
A decidedly Christmas record for the purists that know. Southern Hip-Hop in pimptastic form.
1. “Christmas in Hollis” – Run-DMC
The undisputed king. Family-friendly, timeless, Queens-born magic. Hip-Hop’s official Christmas anthem.
Ludacris brought both star power and profound generosity to Iowa by donating $100,000 to ChildServe to enhance its Inpatient Complex Medical Care Program for children requiring advanced medical support.
The Hip-Hop artist and actor’s contribution will help fund around-the-clock inpatient services for children, teens, and young adults who need specialized care, such as IV therapy, enteral feeding, and infusion treatments.
ChildServe, which operates the only pediatric specialty hospital in Iowa, serves more than 5,800 children across the state each year. The donation will directly support children who rely on technology-assisted care and skilled nursing, according to ChildServe, which runs facilities in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.
The organization also offers therapy and childcare services for children with developmental delays, physical disabilities and injuries.
In addition to medical care, ChildServe provides occupational, physical and speech therapy, as well as autism services. The group recently opened an Adaptive Therapy Playground in Johnston to support movement and play-based therapy across its programs.
The Atlanta native has long been involved in philanthropic work through The Ludacris Foundation, which he launched in 2001. The foundation has logged more than 10,000 hours in youth-focused service projects across the country, concentrating on education, health and leadership development.
Recent projects include an artificial intelligence learning initiative at Atlanta’s Utopian Academy of the Arts and a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz USA, which donated an eSprinter van to support the foundation’s outreach in 2025.
The Ludacris Foundation, which holds a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, also gave $50,000 to Cincinnati’s Children’s Theatre in 2023. ChildServe’s medical childcare program includes on-site therapy and is tailored to meet each child’s developmental and health needs.
The $100,000 donation was announced in December 2025.
A strange thing happened as I did some very last-minute Christmas shopping. The lines to take pictures with Santa Claus in the malls were very short. Now, I did not go to 10 malls, but I did go to about three. And each time, there were a few people with very small children ready to take pictures. I mean, it took me aback. On the other side, The Grinch dominates my timelines, when I am in random places like restaurants, or Times SQ…the anti-hero of the Dr. Seuss classic is there.
Scroll TikTok for five minutes in December and you’ll see it. The Grinch pulling up to the mall. The Grinch photobombing Santa photos. The Hood Grinch dancing or jumping out of a box. The Grinch is not just stealing Santa’s gifts…he is taking Santa’s moment.
So, what’s up? Is Santa being replaced?
So no, Santa Claus hasn’t been officially replaced. But culturally, there might be a problem? The Grinch is running a strong December campaign and Santa is getting a bit boring.
We aren’t truly hating Christmas, but things have certainly changed. First of all, we experience the holiday in a number of ways these days. We are on our phones, overstimulated, looking for a dopamine hit and chaotic entertainment.
The Grinch feels current. Santa represents tradition, stability, and the idea that everything will magically work out if you’ve been “good.” The Grinch represents us as truly burned out husks, suspicious of the checkout total, side-eyeing every sale. Also, we have to collectively lie to the kids, who are increasingly smart. My nephew asked me if I was lying about Santa. They are not believing the fat white guy in the read suit stuff as readily as in the past.
And the irony is when How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dr. Seuss was making a statement on consumerism. He was not anti-joy. He was anti-fake joy. He was roasting the commercialization of Christmas long before influencers were unboxing various luxury items, playing in our collective faces.
The Grinch is bringing joy. He dances and is readily available among the people at any given moment. He’s not sitting in a mall. He’s in the streets!
Social media made this inevitable. Santa is sincere. The Grinch is sarcastic and clowns around. He breaks the fourth wall. Santa poses politely and waits for the flash. One is content. The other is tradition.
There’s also something very Hip-Hop about the Grinch’s resurgence, whether people admit it or not. Hip-Hop has always loved the outsider, the misunderstood figure. The Grinch saw through the system before Trump forced common folks to recognize it. The Grinch saw the commercial scam early. Then, at the end, he changed his heart without becoming corny. That’s a redemption arc we can relate to.
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And the data reflects how the furry green guy resonates. December search trends often show “The Grinch” beating “Santa Claus” in search results. This is not because kids stopped believing per se, but most likely because adults started enjoying The Grinch again. The Grinch is the real. Santa is the myth.
It’s a shift, but what does the future bring? That remains to be seen. If the malls are any indication, Santa’s window is smaller and smaller. Yes, Santa still owns Christmas morning, but The Grinch owns the algorithm.
Santa is for kids. The Grinch is for us all.
So no—Santa isn’t over, but stick to December. But the Grinch is definitely invited in the house for eggnog and if he lingers…he can even come to the cookout in July. 🎄
Latto turned her birthday into a full-blown thirst trap marathon and her ass was the undisputed star of the show, front, back, side, all angles got served.
The Latto photo dump was less about cake and candles and more about cheeks and curves. She dropped a series of pics that had her body on full display, but let’s be real, her booty ran the whole damn set.
In one shot, she’s on her knees in red lingerie and heels, arching her back like she knew exactly what she was doing. Her bottom looked high, full, and sculpted, as if carved from hours in the gym and squats.
That dragon tattoo? It sat right at the top of the curve like a damn arrow pointing you to the goods. Then came the snow scene, sheer tights, no room for imagination. Every inch of her backside was hugged tight, the fabric clinging to her like a second skin.
When she turned her shoulder, the side angle accentuated her glutes, smooth and round like a peach emoji in 4K.
But the all-fours shot? That one shut it down. Spine dipped, hips pushed back, tights stretched across her butt like they were painted on. You could see every curve, every lift, every inch of control. That wasn’t posing, that was power.
Even when she was sitting in a giant gift box, her hips stayed up just enough to keep the shape in full view. And in the sleigh shot, her booty looked plush but still sat up like it had its own support system. Mesh and fur couldn’t even hide it.
Every frame was a reminder: Latto’s body is banging, but her ass is the MVP.
Donald Trump delivered an odd Christmas message, continuing his streak of crass messages aimed at anyone he perceives as his enemy. The President took to Truth Social to wish a Merry Christmas to the radical left” scum and trying to ruin the United States.
“Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly,” Donald Trump fumed.
He also unleashed a blistering attack on Stephen Colbert early Wednesday, demanding CBS cancel The Late Show long before its scheduled end in 2026, calling the host a “pathetic trainwreck” and accusing him of running on “hatred and fumes.”
In a fiery post on Truth Social, the former president didn’t hold back.
“Stephen Colbert is a pathetic trainwreck, with no talent or anything else necessary for show business success,” Trump wrote. “Now, after being terminated by CBS, but left out to dry, he has actually gotten worse, along with his nonexistent ratings. Stephen is running on hatred and fumes ~ A dead man walking! CBS should, ‘put him to sleep,’ NOW, it is the humanitarian thing to do!”
Trump’s post came just hours after CBS aired a rerun of The Late Show from December 8, in which Colbert mocked Trump’s recent appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors and poked fun at him for receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
Colbert joked that Trump had been chasing the Nobel Peace Prize “for years” and called the FIFA award “fake.”
Minutes after his initial post, Trump followed up with another jab at the entire late-night landscape, writing, “Who has the worst Late Night host, CBS, ABC, or NBC??? They all have three things in common: High Salaries, No Talent, REALLY LOW RATINGS!”
Trump also renewed his long-standing push for the federal government to revoke broadcast licenses from networks he claims are biased against him.
He argued that these licenses are “very valuable” and should be pulled from outlets that are “almost 100% negative” toward him and his political allies.
CBS announced in July that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would conclude in May 2026. The network has maintained that the decision was driven by financial considerations, not political pressure or content-related concerns.
According to Variety, Colbert’s December 8 monologue also included several digs at Trump’s ongoing legal troubles and his failed attempts to secure international accolades.
The episode that aired Tuesday night was a repeat, but Trump’s reaction suggests the content still struck a nerve.
Mike Tyson and Ric Flair’s weed business has gone up in smoke.
The boxing legend and wrestling icon filed a $50 million lawsuit against their former business partners. They claim the executives treated their cannabis company, Carma, like a personal ATM.
Tyson and Flair teamed up with Carma to sell “Tyson 2.0” and “Ric Flair Drip” cannabis products. But things went bad fast.
The lawsuit says Chad Bronstein, Adam Wilks, Nicole Cosby and James Case ripped them off. The 76-page court filing accuses the four of fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.
“Bronstein and Wilks treated CARMA as their own personal piggy bank,” the lawsuit says. They spent over $1 million on private jets, yacht costs and home renovations.
Bronstein used company funds for his yacht and home repairs. Wilks paid his mortgage with Carma cash. They also blew money on expensive meals and travel.
The lawsuit claims Wilks had a secret deal with vape maker DomPen. He got kickback payments for letting them use Carma’s stuff without permission.
“The complaint is fiction dressed up as a lawsuit,” Cyrluk said. “Before filing, the plaintiffs tried to intimidate my clients with settlement demands that read more like a shakedown.”
Tyson and Flair want a jury trial. They’re asking for over $50 million in damages and legal fees.
“I’m trying to have it rescheduled from a level I to III, you know, for medical researchers, open-space banking act, and plus there’s over 500,000 people who are legally in the cannabis business that’s employed. They can’t get open loans, they can’t get any accounts and we’re trying to stop that. People are going to consume anyway, so why not consume safely, right? During Prohibition, people drank and a lot of people died and got sick and so they made it safe and then they made it legal and we’re actually doing the same thing with cannabis.”
Drake made bold claims about his writing abilities during a recent livestream with BenDaDonnn, while also teasing his upcoming Iceman album. The Toronto rapper’s confidence stems from his continued breaking of Billboard records and achieving new sales milestones in 2025.
Drake called himself “one of the most profound writers of our time” during his third livestream appearance with popular streamer BenDaDonnn on December 22.
The rapper made the declaration while discussing his artistic process and legacy in Hip-Hop.
The timing of Drake’s bold statement aligns with his continued chart dominance in 2025. His album Views recently hit a significant milestone, spending 500 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart since its 2016 release.
This makes Views Drake’s third full-length project to reach that impressive benchmark. Drake’s Billboard supremacy extends far beyond album longevity.
He currently holds the record for the most Hot 100 chart entries, with 359, surpassing every artist who came before him.
The Canadian superstar also broke The Beatles’ long-standing record for most top 5 hits on the Hot 100, now sitting at the top of that list with over 30 top 5 entries.
In terms of number one hits, Drake has accumulated 13 Hot 100 chart-toppers and 14 Billboard 200 number ones, for a total of 27 across both charts.
This places him as the leading solo male artist in that category, though Taylor Swift recently surpassed him among all solo artists.
The livestream with BenDaDonnn wasn’t just about Drake’s writing claims. Fans eagerly pressed the rapper about his long-awaited Iceman album, with BenDaDonnn himself trying to extract a release date from the OVO boss.
When asked, “When the f### is you dropping Iceman?” Drake laughed off the question, calling BenDaDonnn a “clip farmer.”
However, Drake did provide some hope for fans waiting on new music. He teased that he’s heading out on “one last recording trip” to wrap up the Iceman project.
Jonathan Hay fired back at Dave Chappelle after the comedian defended Sean “Diddy” Combs in his Netflix special The Unstoppable. Hay accused Chappelle of turning documented assault into comedy material while defending his alleged attacker.
“His latest Netflix special, The Unstoppable, left me deeply unsettled with its repeated expressions of support for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs,” Hay said in a statement to Deadline.
Chappelle defended Diddy in the December 19 Netflix special by comparing his Mann Act conviction to boxer Jack Johnson’s racially motivated persecution.
The comedian said Combs “saved my life” when an attacker stormed his Hollywood Bowl performance in 2022.
Chappelle told his audience that he visited Diddy’s home after the incident at the Hollywood Bowl. He joked about missing his “big chance” when Diddy asked what he was “into.”
“You know me, I was like, ‘I don’t know… books, video games.’ I didn’t know that was my big chance to f*ck Cassie,” Chappelle said during the special.
Hay filed sexual battery claims against Diddy in 2020 and 2021. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation into the allegations last month.
Diddy’s legal team denied all accusations, calling them “false and defamatory.” Hay called Chappelle “my favorite comedian of all time,” but said the jokes reopened wounds for survivors.
“Chappelle attempts to downplay the horrific situation involving Cassie Ventura, turning her documented physical assault into fodder for jokes, while casually admitting he once ‘missed his chance’ to have sex with her,” Hay said.
“As someone who has personally endured sexual assault at the hands of Combs, these moments aren’t abstract punchlines, they’re relentless triggers that reopen wounds for survivors like me,” Hay said.
CJ Wallace, son of The Notorious B.I.G., filed a defamation lawsuit against Hay after being accused of participating in the alleged assaults.
Wallace’s attorney called Hay’s claims “absurd and baseless.”
Diddy was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution charges in July. He’s serving four years in a New Jersey facility and won’t be free until mid-2028.
The Unstoppable currently holds the number one spot on Netflix’s TV shows.
Rosie O’Donnell went after Nicki Minaj on Instagram, calling out her family’s criminal past and questioning her American heritage.
The 63-year-old comedian reposted a brutal takedown of the rapper on social media, targeting Minaj’s recent support for Trump and her appearance at conservative events.
O’Donnell’s Instagram post highlighted Minaj’s real name, Onika Tanya Maraj and her birthplace in Trinidad and Tobago. “Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago = not American,” read the post O’Donnell shared.
It also brought up Minaj’s brother Jelani Maraj, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child. Her brother was found guilty in 2017 and sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2020 for repeatedly assaulting his victim.
O’Donnell also called Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, a “convicted criminal.” Petty was convicted of sexually assaulting a young woman when they were both 16.
Nicki Minaj also spoke at the United Nations in November, where she thanked Trump for his stance on protecting Christians in Nigeria. The rapper has been increasingly vocal about her conservative views and support for Trump’s policies.
O’Donnell has been feuding with Trump for nearly 20 years, dating back to 2006 when she criticized him on The View. The feud reignited in 2025 when Trump threatened to revoke O’Donnell’s citizenship.
She responded by moving to Ireland and applying for Irish citizenship. Fans flooded O’Donnell’s comment section with reactions to her post about Minaj.
“Glad she [Nicki Minaj] did this, though. I’ve been questioning her mental stability for a while now; this confirms everything I suspected,” one user wrote. Another said, “Nicki can’t compete with Megan & cardi so she’s trying to stay relevant.”
Nicki Minaj has not responded to O’Donnell’s Instagram attack. The rapper posted an American flag emoji on Twitter on December 23 but made no direct reference to the controversy.
Blueface is about to get back to boxing. The Los Angeles bruiser is gearing up for yet another sanctioned trip into “The Ring.”
AllHipHop has obtained exclusive information confirming that Blueface is set to square off with another celebrity in this match. I want you to take a guess in the comments. I can say this fight is set for the spring of 2026 so get ready to get your tickets. The money has already been paid. In boxing terms, that means this is no longer a conversation – this one is officially on.
Blueface has been steadily carving out a lane as one of Hip-Hop’s fighter. He has already logged multiple appearances in the ring and has proven that he’s not just playing around. Granted, he’s not trying to fight Anthony Joshua, but he’s fighting on his level. Outside of sanctioned bouts, his reputation for scrapping has followed him for years.
The fight is being managed by Wack 100, and AllHipHop has obtained exclusive video confirmation cosigning the bout. That is forthcoming. When Wack 100 puts his stamp on something like this, it usually means the contracts are real and the logistics are already moving behind the scenes. There THAT go.
Spring in Los Angeles is shaping up to be loud, chaotic and very on brand for Blueface. Stay tuned for more.
Donald Trump Jr. posted a photo giving props to 50 Cent as MAGA figures continue pulling cues from Hip-Hop culture to project power and cultural relevance.
The Instagram post showed Veteranwithasign holding a sign that read, “50 Cent Makes Me Realize I’m Not Hating To My Full Potential.” The caption beneath the image read, “I really need to step up my game!!!”
The post comes amid a broader pattern of MAGA figures increasingly aligning themselves with Hip-Hop artists, language and symbolism. One of the clearest examples came last week, when Nicki Minaj appeared at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix.
50 Cent reposted the image to his 38 million followers with the caption: “Yes let make 2026 great. I’m in the gym now getting ready now ! LOL”
Nicki Minaj took the stage alongside Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and praised Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during a live conversation.
Last week, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett bizarrely joked that he could “out-twerk” Nicki Minaj while celebrating her appearance in conservative spaces.
JD Vance has also leaned into Hip-Hop discourse.
The vice president publicly ranked Nicki Minaj above Cardi B in a social media post, after Nicki Minaj popped up with Mike Waltz at a UN conference on Christian persecution in Nigeria.
Trump Jr.’s reference to 50 Cent fits squarely within his family’s business-minded framework, since the rap star remains one of Hip-Hop’s most visible examples of converting fame into sustained business control.
In 2025, 50 Cent continued expanding G-Unit Film and Television in Shreveport, Louisiana. Local officials approved a roughly $50 million entertainment district tied to his studio operation, positioning the rapper as an anchor investor in the city’s media economy.
He also hit paydirt with his documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, about his rivals’ spectacular downfall.
Fif has also remained active in premium spirits ventures. This year, he released a limited Lalique crystal edition of Branson Cognac aimed at high-end collectors, reinforcing his image as a mogul rather than a recording artist.
Donald Trump Jr.’s own business interests reflect a similar emphasis on influence and infrastructure. He is involved in Trump-aligned investment ventures and high-end networking projects aimed at building parallel conservative institutions in finance and media.
Donald Trump Jr. is also a partner at 1789 Capital, a Trump-aligned venture fund focused on conservative-backed investments in media, finance and culture.
The group also helped launch Executive Branch, an ultra-exclusive Washington private club with reported membership fees climbing to $500,000. Donald Trump Jr. better tread lightly because 50 Cent’s buddy Eminem is not a fan of President Trump.
Eminem famously bashed the former president in a cypher for the 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
“Trump, when it comes to giving a s###, you’re stingy as I am/Except when it comes to having the balls to go against me, you hide ’em/’Cause you don’t got the f###### nuts like an empty asylum/Racism’s the only thing he’s fantastic for/’Cause that’s how he gets his f###### rocks off and he’s orange/Yeah, sick tan/That’s why he wants us to disband.”
President Trump was hit with rape allegations in the latest Epstein files dump, but the US government quickly called the claims “untrue and sensationalist.”
The Department of Justice said the rape accusations against Trump were “unfounded and false” after documents released included claims from a limousine driver.
The driver told the FBI he heard Trump talking about “abusing some girl” during a 1995 phone call where Trump mentioned the name “Jeffrey.”
The driver also claimed his ex-partner told him she was raped by both Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. But the FBI added a note to the testimony that appears to question the source’s reliability.
This marks another headache for Trump over the Epstein files. The DOJ warned the claims were submitted “right before the 2020 election” – just a week before voters went to the polls.
The rape allegation came buried in over 30,000 pages of documents released Monday night. Trump’s team has fought the release of these files, arguing they would unfairly damage reputations with unverified claims.
But the rape claims weren’t the only explosive revelations in the files. Several controversial moments emerged that paint a disturbing picture of Epstein’s network.
Investigators found a fake Austrian passport in Epstein’s Manhattan safe with his photo, but another man’s identity. The passport belonged to a real Austrian man living in the US, suggesting that Epstein used stolen identities for travel in the 1980s.
Documents also revealed Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet “many more times than previously reported,” including flights between 1993 and 1996. One flight included Trump with a 20-year-old woman, though no improper conduct was alleged.
In another twist, Mark Epstein told the FBI he believed Trump “authorized” his brother’s murder in prison. He claimed Jeffrey was killed “because he was about to name names,” though he provided no evidence.
As for Trump, he spent Monday golfing in Florida while the documents made headlines worldwide. He has repeatedly denied knowing about Epstein’s crimes.
