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Usher Puts Quavo’s New Boo On Blast During First Public Date: “You Mind If I Serenade Your Lady?” 

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Quavo may regret going public with his new girl at a recent Usher concert after the R&B singer selected his boo to serenade during the show. 

Usher has been making headlines recently for his impromptu crooning displays after serenading Keke Palmer earlier this month. The Nope actress went viral after her boyfriend took to Twitter to question her “booty cheeks” exposing outfit while onstage with the singer. 

He made the headlines once again after model Winnie Harlow jumped into her boyfriend’s lap to avoid Usher’s advances, while Saweetie maintained a poker face as Usher serenaded her earlier this month. 

So Quavo must have thought twice before taking his date to the “Yeah!” hitmaker’s Las Vegas residency. In a video that surfaced online Monday evening (July 17), Quavo is seen sitting next to his new gymnast boo, Erica Fontaine. Back in March, the pair were rumored to be getting close after the Migos rapper split with Saweetie in 2021.  

Evidently, Usher didn’t get the memo that their relationship remained under wraps. He approached the couple at the table while making his rounds through the crowd before addressing the Migos rapper directly.  

“Now Quavo, I hope you don’t mind if I serenade your boo?” Usher asked while singing “There Goes My Baby.” Although she was enjoying a laugh when Usher approached, Fontaine’s face fell quickly at his request. Quavo remained tight-lipped, opting to take a long sip of his drink. Check out the awkward clip below.  

Putting Rumors To Rest: Timbaland And Nelly Furtado Reunited For Fresh New Music 

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Timbaland and Nelly Furtado are reviving their magical partnership from the early 2000s and have reunited in the studio to work on a comeback.  

The duo made magic and topped the charts in 2006 with the singer’s third album, Loose, introducing the world to their infectious Hip-Hop and pop fusions. The project spawned some of Furtado’s biggest hits, including “Promiscuous,” “Maneater,” and “Say It Right.” 

Although she hasn’t dropped an album since The Ride in 2016, Nelly Furtado has experienced a revival recently thanks to a new generation of fans discovering her hits on TikiTok. In fact, it was her 16-year-old daughter who informed her “Promiscuous” was trending on the app.  

Earlier this month, Nelly Furtado revealed she and Timbaland reminisced about the project in a two-hour Facetime call. After teasing their return to the studio, she left fans eagerly anticipating their reunion.  

Then on Monday evening, the duo surprised fans with an Instagram Live chat from the studio. “We’re about to make music,” Nelly Furtado declared. 

They also addressed rumors of a rift, insisting they never got into a fight or hated each other. They confessed to “little, tiny disagreements,” that were “nothing major.” According to Timbaland, any disputes were simply “creative differences,” which Nelly Furtado said were “healthy.”  

Check out their live below. 

Meanwhile, the Canadian hitmaker raised the temperature with her recent performances. Furtado returned to the stage in January following a five-year hiatus and hasn’t looked back since.  

Jay-Z’s Foundation Raises $20 Million Thanks To Huge Donation From Jeff Bezos

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Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation raised $20 million at a recent gala event.

The Shawn Carter Foundation – co-founded by the rapper and his mother Gloria Carter in 2003 – hosted a black-tie gala in New York City on Friday.

During the gala, the foundation raised $20 million to help those facing socioeconomic hardships to further their education beyond secondary institutions.

The fundraising included a $10 million legacy donation from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, as well as $2 million from Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey’s annual contribution to the foundation.

Held at Pier Sixty, Jay-Z, Gloria, and the rapper’s wife Beyoncé attended the gala, which celebrated the foundation’s 20th anniversary. Musical guests included DJ Khaled, Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, Babyface, Miguel, Tinashe, A$AP Ferg, and Saint Jhn, while Regina Hall, Chazz Palminteri, Angie Martinez, Corey Gamble, Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, and others, also attended the event.

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The gala took place shortly after Jay-Z and Beyoncé attended the opening of The Book of HOV, an honorary exhibition for the rapper at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday night.

The exhibition – named after the musician’s lyric in DJ Khaled’s 2022 song God Did – features “archived objects, including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage wear, prestigious awards, and recognitions, as well as videos and artifacts from every facet of Jay-Z’s professional life.”

Lil Baby Enlists Teyana Taylor’s Help For Tour Amid Cancellations, Low Ticket Sales Chatter

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Teyana Taylor revealed her involvement in Lil Baby’s It’s Only Us Tour on Monday (July 17). The actress/singer will serve as the creative director for the tour, which faced speculation about poor ticket sales due to several dates getting canceled.

Lil Baby unveiled a revamped tour schedule on Friday (July 13). Days later, Teyana Taylor detailed her role in his tour.

“He say ‘IT’S ONLY US’ I say IT’S ONLY UP from here!” she wrote via Instagram. “So let’s turn s### up a notch! Go time @lilbaby. Thank you @lilbaby & @qcmceo_p for trusting @theauntiesinc to creative direct & co-produce The #IOU tour! This one will be one for the books fasho!!”

Teyana Taylor added, “Musical direction, choreography, production, visual content, wardrobe, stage presence, whew. you def in good hands with one hell of a village & I can’t wait for the world to see how much fun we have with this s###!”

Lil Baby announced his tour in April. Shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Phoenix, Sacramento and Salt Lake City were quietly canceled before the start of the tour in July.

The Kid LAROI was also removed from the lineup, which features GloRilla, Rylo Rodriguez, Junxho and Gloss Up. The tour is scheduled to begin in Houston on July 26.

Check out the new dates below.

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EXCLUSIVE: Man Who Owes 50 Cent $6 Million Defaults In Bankruptcy, Rapper Can Now Seize Assets

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50 Cent could be nearly $7 million richer now that former Sire Spirits employee, Mitchell Green, who had embezzled money from the company, defaulted on his bankruptcy filing.

As AllHipHop.com reported in an exclusive story, Sire Spirits LLC filed a complaint against Green on June 2, arguing that bankruptcy protection shouldn’t cover money obtained through illegal means.

Despite being served with the summons and complaint, Green failed to respond within 30 days, leading to a default being entered against him.

Green, who had been a part of the brand management team at 50 Cent’s company, Sire Spirits, had been ordered to pay more than $6 million after he was discovered to have embezzled funds.

Green held a crucial position at Sire Spirits, acting as the principal liaison with the company’s French suppliers. However, he betrayed the company’s trust by colluding with these suppliers, artificially inflating the amount Sire Spirits paid and funneling the excess fees to himself and his co-conspirators.

According to 50 Cent’s lawyer, James Berman, Green was paid a six-figure salary and benefits as an employee. But his own greed led him to steal millions of dollars in “agency fees” he negotiated under the table.

After years of fraudulent activity, Green confessed to his misdeeds when he claimed he was being extorted by a co-conspirator. Sire Spirits took legal action and an arbitration proceeding found Green liable for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and unjust enrichment, leading to a judgment of $6,194,293.

Despite Green’s attempts to file for bankruptcy to avoid paying the judgment, 50 Cent fought against it, arguing that bankruptcy protection doesn’t cover money obtained by “fraud or defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity, embezzlement, or larceny.”

Green never bothered to reply, clearing the way for 50 Cent’s latest legal victory in the battle to recover millions from Green. 50 Cent has vowed to take Green’s assets.

The rap star and TV producer even contemplated the changes he would make to Green’s home, suggesting he would keep the family pictures as a theme for the place.

Soulja Boy Claims He Can’t Pay Damages After Losing Lawsuit, But His Ex-GF Calls BS

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Soulja Boy’s ex-girlfriend urged a California judge to uphold the damages she won in a lawsuit against him.

According to Radar Online, Kayla Myers disputed Soulja Boy’s arguments for dismissing the damages in the case. The rapper claimed he cannot pay the amount awarded to Myers by a jury.

Myers sued Soulja Boy for assaulting her at a 2019 house party in Malibu. She accused her ex-boyfriend of kicking, punching and pistol-whipping her. Myers said Soulja Boy told an associate to tie her up and hold her in a garage for hours. The person ordered to watch Myers allegedly sexually assaulted her while she was held captive.

A jury sided with Myers at a trial in April. Jurors awarded her roughly $236,000 in damages and an additional $236,000 in punitive damages.

Judge Mark Epstein opened the door for reconsidering the punitive damages in June. He questioned if the jury had enough information due to the lack of evidence regarding Soulja Boy’s finances.

Soulja Boy disclosed his finances after losing the lawsuit. He revealed he owes $1 million to the IRS.

The Atlanta-bred rapper insisted he could not pay the damages and back taxes even if he liquidated his assets.

Myers disagreed, noting how her ex continues to live lavishly. She argued he can liquidate two of his vehicles and “clear out the whole judgment entirely.” Myers pointed out how such a move would allow him to keep the rest of his assets — including two other vehicles — and continue paying the $25,000 per month to live in a mansion.

Both sides await the judge’s decision.

Kid Cudi Sets The Record Straight On Massive Emoji Tattoo

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Kid Cudi debunked a viral tweet claiming he got a ridiculous tattoo of an emoji keyboard.

A troll accused Kid Cudi of getting “the worst tattoo in the world” in a Twitter post on Sunday (July 16). The social media user posted a photo of the rapper’s supposed inkwork in a tweet that racked up 2 million views. Kid Cudi reacted to the post on Monday (July 17).

“This is not me lame,” he wrote.

He added, “It’s crazy out here man!! but when they hate u u win at life BIG time.”

Kid Cudi shut down the tattoo trolling a few days after receiving an Emmy nomination for his Netflix special Entergalactic. The multi-platinum selling artist was overjoyed to be nominated for Outstanding Animated Program.

“THIS IS HUGE!!!” he declared on social media. “CONGRATS TO THE WHOLE TEAM WHO BUSTED THEIR A#### FOR 3 YEARS AND BROUGHT THIS BAD BOY TO LIFE!! @netflix #entergalactic. Now, the big question: What to wear [to the Emmys]??”

Kid Cudi created and starred in Netflix’s Entergalactic, which served as a companion piece to his album of the same name. The special premiered in 2022. The cast included Jaden Smith, Ty Dolla $ign, Jessica Williams, Timothée Chalamet and Vanessa Hudgens.

YNW Melly Trial: Prosecution Rests Case After Presenting Alleged Confession Text

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The YNW Melly double murder trial resumed with more testimony from Detective Mark Moretti on Monday (July 17).

Prosecutors rested their case after Moretti finished testifying. The detective answered questions about the investigation and evidence, including a text in which the defendant allegedly confessed to the murders of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. Moretti faced intense cross-examination from the defense.

YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is accused of killing YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018. Prosecutors say the 24-year-old rapper admitted he murdered his friends in a text to a man known as Peezy Gambino.

“I did that,” the text read. “Shhh.”

The defense tried to raise doubts about the alleged confession and grilled Moretti for threatening potential witnesses. Attorney Stuart Adelstein suggested other leads in the case were ignored once Moretti realized YNW Melly was a rising rapper.

YNW Melly was arrested on first-degree murder charges in 2019. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. He faces the death penalty if convicted.

Prosecutors claim the defendant and his alleged accomplice YNW Bortlen staged a drive-by to cover up the murders. YNW Bortlen will be tried separately in October.

YNW Melly’s trial began in June. The defense is expected to start calling its witnesses on Tuesday (July 18).

Serena Williams’ Daughter Puts Tennis Star’s Wig On Blast

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Serena Williams is getting a kick out of motherhood—and we’re not talking about a little pang from the nugget in her belly. On Sunday (July 16), the tennis pro took to Twitter to share the hilarious thing her 5-year-old Olympia said while the two were out and about.

Apparently, a “nice lady” complimented Williams on her hair. After the Compton native graciously accepted the compliment, her daughter burst her bubble with three words: “It’s a wig.”

This isn’t the first time she has had embarrassment with her wigs. On May 13, she took to social media to share how her wig fell off when she was getting her neck re-aligned.

“I was thinking about this one time I needed to get my neck adjusted,” she says in the video. “I was my neck was so tight, I just was like I need to get this adjusted ASAP. So, the guy came over to the adjust me.”

She continued with the story, “I had just was getting ready [and]  I had my wig on. I didn’t pin it on. I didn’t glue it on. I literally just had it on. Next thing I know he’s like puts me on the table and he’s adjusting to me. I’m thinking, ‘Oh my God, Oh my God! Do not come off.’”

But perhaps, God wasn’t listening. Williams said before she knew it, her greatest fear was realized.

“He adjusted my neck, and of course, my wig flies off,” she finished, adding how embarrassed she was. Watch the clip below.

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JT Threatens To Beat Twitter User In The Face Over Lil Uzi Vert

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Most fans know City Girls rapper JT doesn’t play when it comes to her man, Lil Uzi Vert. From causing havoc at award shows to gathering edges on social media, if anyone comes for the “Just Wanna Rock” rapper, she’ll have to channel Nivea.

To kick off the week, JT chose violence after one fan posted a picture of Lil Uzi Vert with the caption, “This really JT man????!” JT promptly replied, “Yes! & I’ll beat you in your mouth bout him!”

JT seems to be on one over the last few days, and justifiably so. She also got into it with celebrity news blogger KenBarbie, who’d tweeted, “Somebody better tell JT Ice Spice already brought her ‘princess’ collar.”

A couple of days later, JT responded, “Non-Black [people] once again using terms to insinuate that black women are dogs.” A few more exchanges flew back and forth during the weekend, with KenBarbie insisting he was Black.

As he tweeted on Monday morning (July 17), “Where was this energy when that girl played in your face? Talking bout she the girl of your man dreams after playing with him DIRECTLY in your face? You know who to try, huh?”

He added, “She never has this energy for women. She’s just giving y’all a show because at the end of the day… she knows I don’t touch women. But where’s this energy for the girls? That’s why Ice Spice gagged her at the awards and left untouched and KEPT trolling her right after. But instead, she went and liked her picture like a @ThegirlJT.”

It got nasty with both parties posting private direct messages.

Chris Brown’s Legal Team Calls For Eight-Hour Mental Exam For Ex-Housekeeper’s Sister

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Chris Brown has been in court defending himself against his former housekeeper, who was attacked by his dog in December 2020. His team has been gearing up for two fierce battles at trial. A judge recently sided with him in what seems to be a victory for his legal team. One of the cases has been pushed back three months. The other one focuses on the ex-housekeeper’s sister, Patricia Avila.

His lawyers are demanding Avila, who also claims to have been impacted by seeing her sister being mauled, submit an eight-hour mental exam to gauge how impacted she was by the attack.

The examination will prove if she “continues to suffer mental injury as a result of” the attack, as mentioned in her complaint, according to Radar Online.

“[Avila] stated that she still suffers from emotional distress symptoms and that she still requires ongoing treatment to address those problems,” the legal document reads.

Brown’s legal team says they’ve reached out to Avila multiple times to schedule the examination, but she has evaded their outreach and hasn’t been cooperative.

The form of evidence could be critical to Brown, as this particular plaintiff is seeking an undisclosed amount of money. Her sister, who’s listed as Jane Doe in the first lawsuit, is seeking $71 million in mental and physical damages—an amount that could bankrupt Brown.

While Brown denies that he did anything wrong, he does point the finger at the ex-house keeper. He says she actually “teased, abused and mistreated” the animal.

As the defense lawyer stated, “[Doe] invited the injuries now complained of and assumed the risk of them with full knowledge of the magnitude of that risk, in that she knew her foregoing conduct might cause the dog to attack her, and seriously injure her, both of which events are alleged to have occurred.”

Jadakiss Suggests The New Version Of Kanye West Is No Longer “Awesome”

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Kanye West has been through a tumultuous few years. His embrace of anti-Blackness and anti-Semitism pushed away a lot of his fans and seemingly some of his peers in the music business. Jadakiss even addressed the situation in the past.

While appearing on a recent episode of The Adam Friedland Show, New York-bred MC Jadakiss spoke about Kanye West. Comedian/podcaster Adam Friedland specifically questioned the LOX member about Ye.

“How is Kanye?” Friedland asked, to which Jadakiss answered, “Well, I’ve met like five or six different Kanyes. The first four were awesome. The last two were a little bit…”

Last October, Jadakiss spoke to TMZ about Kanye West catching heat for his supportive remarks about Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime as well as his inaccurate comments about George Floyd.

“Everybody needs to pray for Kanye and let the Lord work it out. He’ll be alright,” Jadakiss said at the time. The Hip-Hop veteran also added, “He should apologize to whoever he offended, and let’s move on with the world.”

Jadakiss went on to say he would continue to support Kanye West despite his public troubles. The “Why” performer stated, “I’m always for the artists. Some of them say and do dumb stuff, but I’m always for the artists no matter what’s going on.”

Kanye West and Jadakiss have collaborated numerous times. They worked together on songs such as “Gettin’ It In” off Kiss’s Kiss of Death, “Don’t Like.1” off G.O.O.D Music’s Cruel Summer and “Jesus Lord pt 2” off Ye’s Donda.

Transgender Rapper Lil Wop Responds To Ralo Calling Him A Fake Woman

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Incarcerated rapper Terrell “Ralo” Davis took to social media to share his thoughts on Louis “Lil Wop” McPherson presenting himself as a woman.

Lil Wop, a former Gucci Mane protégé, went viral in May after sharing a photo of himself dressed in lingerie. Later that month, Wop announced, “In The Transition Into Becoming A Full Transgender ⚧️ 🏳️‍⚧️💕™️🕷️.”

On July 15, a Twitter account posted side-by-side pictures of Lil Wop before the gender-changing announcement and after the gender-changing announcement. The caption claimed Wop recently got tricked with laced fake pills.

Ralo reacted to the unsubstantiated rumor. His July 16 quote-tweet read, “I know everyone got they lil flaws and desires, but idgaf what drug I do or get laced with my soul won’t ever allow me to do no [s###] like that. Women are too beautiful to be faked.”

Lil Wop got wind of Ralo’s comments about his transitioning. The OnlyFans content creator then fired back at the 97 Months mixtape creator on Instagram.

“Tell @ralofamgoon this mouth & this p#### feel like a real woman’s 😛🥰💕💕,” wrote Lil Wop in an Instagram post. Additionally, Wop added on his IG Story, “Huh??? I’m transitioning into a whole woman. What’s fake about that?”

For the past several months, Lil Wop continued to upload images to social media of his transition from a man to a woman. The self-described Wopster came out as bisexual last year while also admitting to being attracted to feminine men and transgender women.

Ralo received an eight-year federal prison sentence on marijuana and gun charges. The Famerica Records founder spent time signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017-branded label as well. Numerous rap stars pushed for Ralo to receive clemency from President Joe Biden.

Lil Tjay Blocks Out Gunna’s Album While Promoting The Success Of His ‘222’ Album

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Bronx-bred rapper Lil Tjay released his third studio LP, 222, on July 14. While celebrating 222 making it into Apple Music Top Album Chart’s Top 5, it appeared Tjay shaded Atlanta rapper Gunna.

According to reports, Lil Tjay posted a screenshot of Apple Music’s five most popular projects to his Instagram Story over the weekend. 222 landed at No. 5 on those rankings.

King Von’s posthumous Grandson led the chart at No. 1 with Rylo Rodriguez’s Been One taking the No. 2 spot. Taylor Swift held the No. 4 position with Speak Now. Gunna’s A Gift & A Curse sat at No. 4.

Instagram users would have been unable to see Gunna’s name or the name of his album on the IG post because Tjay placed a face with monocle emoji (🧐) over the southerner’s cover art.

Has Lil Tjay Joined Other Rap Stars Who Took Issue With Gunna’s Plea Deal?

Several Hip Hop artists, such as Lil Durk and Boosie Badazz, ostracized Gunna for pleading guilty to a racketeering charge in the Georgia RICO case against Gunna’s Young Stoner Life Records label boss Young Thug.

Critics accused Gunna of “snitching” and “ratting” after he admitted in open court that YSL is a gang. There was widespread speculation that other rap stars took issue with Gunna’s decision and he would be blackballed from the industry.

Even as Gunna fights off the snitch label, the 30-year-old rhymer continues to find success on the Billboard charts. For example, “Fukumean” broke into the Hot 100’s Top 10, giving Gunna his first solo entry in that region. A Gift & a Curse opened at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

222 joins a Lil Tjay album discography that also contains 2019’s True 2 Myself and 2021’s Destined 2 Win. Both of those Platinum-certified projects peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. The State of Emergency EP topped off at No. 31 in 2020.

Latto Celebrates Breaking Spotify Records With Jung Kook’s “Seven”

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South Korean singer Jung Kook of BTS and American rapper Latto made history with their new “Seven” collaboration. The song broke several streaming records in its first 24 hours of release.

Jung Kook dropped “Seven” featuring Latto on July 14 via the South Korean label Big Hit Music. “Seven” reportedly amassed more than 16 million global Spotify streams on day one.

According to the music industry website HitsDailyDouble, “Seven” had the biggest debut on Spotify in 2023. In addition, the song now holds the all-time Spotify debut record for a male artist and collaboration. 

Chart Data reports that “Seven” also earned the biggest streaming debut for a rapper in global Spotify history. Latto responded to that news by tweeting, “S/O to the Armypots 🎰🐰🥳🍾.”

The Pop sound of “Seven” arrived as Latto has been reigniting her Hip Hop buzz as well. While her more Pop-centered “Lottery” single did not resonate with a large audience, 2023’s “Put It On The Floor Again” became a hit.

Latto linked up with Cardi B for the “Put It On Da Floor Again” collaboration and music video. The official visuals totaled over 34 million YouTube views since premiering on June 2. The song’s Spotify numbers have topped 14 million plays.

Throughout her career, Latto has partnered with several other acts. The Rap Game winner’s catalog includes songs with Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lola Brooke, Chris Brown, Chloe Bailey, Maroon 5, and more.

Latto’s “Big Energy” was a monster smash in 2021. Music icon Mariah Carey hoped on the remix which borrows from Carey’s classic “Fantasy” song. “Big Energy” became the longest-charting rap song by a solo female artist in Hot 100 history (51 weeks).

 

JT Clashes With Cardi B-Supporting Blogger KenBarbie

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The apparent tension among female rappers and their supporters seemed to boil over earlier today. City Girls member JT got into a war of words with well-known celebrity news blogger KenBarbie.

Last year, JT feuded with rap superstar Cardi B with her longtime rival Nicki Minaj also jumping into the situation. Minaj and JT worked together on music. KenBarbie has openly admitted to being friends with Cardi and often criticizes Minaj.

There also has been speculation that JT got angry at her partner, Lil Uzi Vert, at the 2023 BET Awards in June over his interactions with fellow Nicki Minaj collaborator Ice Spice. However, JT’s camp denied Ice Spice caused the argument.

On Friday night, KenBarbie tweeted, “Somebody better tell JT Ice Spice already brought her ‘princess’ collar. 😫.” Two days later, JT responded, “Non-Black [people] once again using terms to insinuate that black women are dogs.”

That response led to several exchanges on Twitter that included KenBarbie insisting he is “100% Black” and referring to his adversary as a “lap dog,” assumingly for Nicki Minaj. Additionally, JT also called on Ken to meet her in New York.

KenBarbie told JT he does not fight women, and he brought up Lil Uzi Vert by referring to the “Just Wanna Rock” hitmaker as “Leslie.” Plus, Ken questioned why she did not verbally attack Ice Spice after the Bronx native allegedly shaded her.

“Where was this energy when that girl played in your face? Talking bout she the girl of your man dreams after playing with him DIRECTLY in your face? You know who to try, huh? 😂,” posted KenBarbie on Monday morning.

Ken also wrote, “She never has this energy for women. She’s just giving y’all a show because at the end of the day… she knows I don’t touch women. But where’s this energy for the girls? That’s why Ice Spice gagged her at the awards and left untouched and KEPT trolling her right after. But instead, she went and liked her picture like a 🐱@ThegirlJT.” Both KenBarbie and JT then exposed direct messages between each other.

City Girls scored a Billboard Hot 100 entry with “Twerk” featuring Cardi B in 2019 while JT served time in prison. At some point, Cardi and JT had a falling out. JT eventually aligned herself with Nicki Minaj. The public beef between Cardi and Nicki goes back to at least 2018.

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Martha Stewart Comforts Snoop Dogg As He Remembers His Beloved Mother In Heartfelt Post 

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Snoop Dogg has received some kind words from his best buddy Martha Stewart after the Death Row Records honcho shared that he misses his beloved mother.  

The West Coast icon’s mother, Beverly Tate, transitioned in October 2021, and he is still grieving her loss.  

He took to Instagram Sunday (Jul 16) to share a piece of fanart of his mom. Snoop Dogg also penned a heartfelt post message about his mother alongside some advice for his fans.  

“Miss my mamma,” he began. “If ya mama still here call her and tell her I love her for raising u the way she did. and if she not here, she with my mama watching over us.” 

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Fans and peers flooded the comments section, admiring the portrait and offering consoling words for Snoop.  

Martha Stewart made sure to give her close friend and confidante some encouragement. “Love this sentiment Snoop,” she wrote. “You were a very good son and I know she loved you!!!” 

The former Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party co-hosts share a very special bond.  

“Me and her together, it’s always beautiful,” Snoop Dogg said of Martha Stewart in 2021. “We always enjoy each other’s company. It just shows the world that love is love!” 

He believes they “break all the stereotypes,” with their relationship that transcends age and race and “make the world feel like it’s OK.” 

Watch Eminem Thrill Detroit Fans With Surprise Performance At Ed Sheeran Concert 

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Eminem stunned Ed Sheeran fans during the Detroit stop of the British musicians’ “Mathematics Tour,” joining him on stage for a surprise performance for his hometown crowd.  

Sheeran duped fans by telling them he wanted to play a rendition of “Lose Yourself,” without mentioning the superstar rapper.  

“I wondered if I could play you a cover of an Eminem song tonight,” Sheeran began. “I think you know it. We rehearsed it today; we’ll see how it goes.” He began the song, strumming along on his guitar while singing the opening verse before Em appeared. 

The crowd roared as he emerged on stage to finish the song with the “Shape of You” singer. Check out the clip below. 

Ed Sheeran and Eminem shared a clip of the performance on Instagram captioned, “Detroit. What a moment.” 

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The crowd couldn’t get enough of the duo, who obliged the crowd with another track. “Can I just say, he was gonna come out and do one song,” Sheeran told the audience. “But I said you can’t come out in Detroit and just do one song. Do you want another song?” 

Concertgoers cheered in agreement as Eminem and Ed Sheeran geared up for another track. They revived their “Stan” performance from Slim Shady’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2020. Watch the videos below. 

Earlier this year, Ed Sheeran revealed he cured his childhood stutter with the help of Eminem. During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in May, Sheeran revealed that he rapped The Marshall Mathers LP “back-to-back to back-to-back,” which “cured” his stutter.  

He also opened up about his relationship with the “reclusive” rapper.  

“I think it’s different with Eminem because he is quite reclusive, doesn’t see or meet that many people,” Sheeran said. “I’ve known him now six years and we’ve done three songs together, I’ve played with him twice on stage. He’s another person I really relate to, as he lives in his hometown still and has his ecosystem around him.” 

Nicki Minaj Slams Fan For Comparing Her Alter Egos: “Don’t You DARE DO CHUN” 

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While Nicki Minaj has several alter egos, Chun Li holds a special place in her heart, as one fan discovered over the weekend when he tried to compare the character to a more recent counterpart.  

The “Barbie World” hitmaker deploys her alter egos in multiple songs, with each persona bearing distinct characteristics.  

The fan posted two of Nicki’s singles side-by-side, inviting others to “choose your fighter,” between Chun Li and Red Ruby Da Sleeze. However, the comparison angered the rapper, and she chastised the fan over his tweet.  

“How dare you?” Nicki Minaj began. “Chun was written as a single/radio/GAG on an original beat that I helped to create from scratch w/producer. The video was the best thing since sliced bread & Anaconda.” 

By contrast, she said, “Ruby was written as a calm flex BAR FOR BAR GAG.” Nicki Minaj concluded her post with a warning: “Don’t do Chun. Don’t you DARE DO CHUN.” 

Nicki Minaj Said Her Chun Li Alter Ego Is “Stamped In Fashion History”

In a follow-up post, she noted the Chun Li video was shot by renowned videographer Steven Klein, before reciting the accolades it collected.  

“Introduced new alter ego now stamped in history, Fashion, Storyline, cinematography, monologue, the dancers, the choreo, the looks, hair, FACE CARD,” she continued. Won the VMA…Like… I gotta giggle.” 

She signed off with a reminder that her first full-length album since 2018’s Queen is on the way.  

“See y’all on 11.17.23 tho. Pink Friday 2,” she added.  

A little while later, Nicki Minaj returned with a pop quiz for her dedicated fanbase, The Barbz. She shared a Twitter poll asking fans whether it was Chun Li or Red Ruby Da Sleeze who appears on her new song “Endless Fashion” with Lil Uzi. 

The question prompted a debate between The Barbz on which of her alter egos is the singer. Check out her tweets below.  

Timbaland Shows Love To Viral TikTok Sensation PinkyDoll 

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Timbaland is known for embracing new trends, and the latest viral TikTok sensation PinkyDoll is no different. 

The content creator went viral last week after clips of her TikTok live streams surfaced on Twitter. PinkyDoll is an NPC streamer who goes live on the video-sharing app while viewers purchase GIFs in exchange for a reaction. NPC stands for “non-playable character,” and streamers imitate background characters in video games. Some creators are hugely popular on the app, with thousands of live viewers at a time. 

These characters aren’t controlled by the player but by the game itself. NPC streamers like PinkyDoll mimic repetitive movements and predictable phrases these background characters use.  

Twitter users were initially confused over whether PinkyDoll was actually a real person. Videos of her popping popcorn with a hair straightener while parroting robotic catchphrases like “Got me feeling like a cowgirl,” and “Ice cream, so good,” could be confused for A.I. creations. 

Over the weekend, PinkyDoll was joined by Hip-Hop super producer Timbaland. She broke character as she realized he joined the stream. She gasped in shock before shouting him out but swiftly transitioned back into her role.  

On Sunday, (July 16), Timabaans shared PinkyDoll’s reaction on his own TikTok account. “YES yes YES,” he captioned the post. Check it out below. 

@timbaland

🎤🔥🤖YES yes YES

♬ original sound – Timbaland

Although some are unconvinced, Timbaland is a fan. He was reportedly the top contributor to her recent live stream.  

Keke Palmer Says Let PinkyDoll Make Her Money

While many online are freaked out or even angered by PinkyDoll and other NPC streamers, Keke Palmer is all for it. “I don’t think it’s anybody’s place to judge somebody on how they make money,” the “Nope” actress said during a recent panel talk. “They got that one girl online talking about ‘Popcorn, popcorn,” she added, imitating PinkyDoll’s robotic cadence.  

After gaining attention for Timbaland, PinkyDoll has her sights set on reaching Cardi B. While she hasn’t met the rap superstar, Cardi is aware of the viral sensation. 

She shared a video of the NPC streamer slurping her lounge while saying one of her signature phrases. “How I feel watching this video,” Cardi wrote, reacting to a clip of Normani.