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Cuba Gooding Jr. Avoids Jail Time Over Claims He Forcibly Kissed A Woman

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Cuba Gooding Jr. avoided jail time by complying with the terms of his plea deal in his forcible touching case.

The “Jerry Maguire” actor, who had faced a criminal trial over three allegations of unwanted sexual touching, pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching in April as part of a plea deal.

If he complied with the terms of the deal, which included alcohol and behavior counseling for six months and no arrests, he was allowed to withdraw the plea and admit to a lesser charge of harassment, which he did in court in Manhattan.

The charge relates to the allegation that Gooding Jr. kissed a woman on the lips without her consent at a nightclub in New York in 2018. 

The 54-year-old was accused of non-consensual touching by more than 20 women, but he was only charged concerning three allegations.

Emily Tuttle, the Manhattan District Attorney’s spokesperson, confirmed on Thursday that the Oscar-winning actor will not serve a jail sentence as he complied with the terms in the plea agreement. He was sentenced to time served.

The harassment violation will always remain on his record, but the criminal charges will not.

“Two of the three cases were completely dismissed,” his lawyer Peter Toumbekis told People in a statement. “Gooding received a plea to violation for the third case which is not a crime and therefore, does not give rise to any criminal record. I hope and trust everyone involved can move forward.”

According to The New York Times, attorney Gloria Allred, representing one of the accusers, said outside the courthouse, “The decision of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to allow Mr. Gooding Jr. to walk away with a deal, which allows him to avoid trial and erases any criminal record, is an insult to many of the accusers.”

Allred said she and her client will consider pursuing a civil lawsuit against the actor.

Elon Musk Sells ‘20,000 bottles’ Of Burnt Hair Perfume To Help Fund Twitter Purchase

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Pop News
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Elon Musk has claimed to have sold more than 20,000 bottles of his Burnt Hair perfume.

Earlier this month, the billionaire Tesla Motors founder announced that he was launching a fragrance that could be purchased via his The Boring Company website.

Named Burnt Hair, the fragrance is perfume as the “essence of repugnant desire” and is priced at $100.

“Just like leaning over a candle at the dinner table, but without all the hard work,” the website description reads.

Taking to Twitter, Elon announced that 20,000 bottles had been purchased, totaling $2 million in sales.

“With a name like mine, getting into the fragrance business was inevitable – why did I even fight it for so long!” the 51-year-old wrote before encouraging further sales. “Please buy my perfume, so I can buy Twitter.”

Elon entered a deal to buy Twitter in April, though the negotiations are still underway.

Kevin Hart Vows To Make His Late Father Proud In Touching Social Media Post

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Kevin Hart’s father, Henry died earlier this week, prompting a flood of condolences from his celebrity friends and fans as well.

The comedy star took to Instagram to announce that his dad had recently passed away.

Alongside a slideshow of family photos, Kevin shared a touching tribute to Henry.

“RIP to one of the realest & rawest to ever do it…Love you dad. Gone but never forgotten… Give mom a hug for me… y’all did good man,” he wrote. “Thank you for everything… I’m a better father because of you. We will all make you proud…”

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In a separate post, the 43-year-old added: “RIP spoon,” alongside sad face and praying hands emojis. Following the sad news, a number of Kevin’s friends offered him their condolences.

“So sorry Kev. Love you. Keep making them proud brother,” wrote Marlon Wayans, while Chelsea Handler posted, “Oh, sorry, Kev. He wouldn’t have left you before he knew you were good.”

And Wanda Sykes commented: “Sorry Kev. Sending you and your family lots of love.”

Kevin and his older brother Robert were raised by their mother, Nancy because Henry struggled with drug addiction for many years.

However, the “Night School” actor and his father mended their relationship once he was in recovery.

Nancy died following a battle with cancer in 2007.

EXCLUSIVE: Florida Doctor Wants To Toss 50 Cent’s Penis Enhancement Lawsuit Out Of Court

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: Exclusives
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The plastic surgeon who posted a picture of 50 Cent on social media from her practice, where men go to have their penises enlarged, is now asking for the lawsuit to be dismissed.

Angela Kogan and her Perfection Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa have filed a “Motion to Dismiss” with the United States District Court in the Southern District of Florida, asking for rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, to drop his lawsuit against her.

50 is suing her, claiming she purposely used his celebrity to promote her business and implying that he used her services for penile enchancement in a complaint filed on Friday, September 16th. 

In the lawsuit, the rapper and Hollywood greenlighter is adamant that just by her suggestion, he became a source of ridicule in his professional and personal life, AllHipHop.com previously reported.

According to the latest motion, 50 can’t prove any of the six counts he leveled against Kogan. It also doubles down on her claim he didn’t just “stumble” into her business.

“It is clear from the Photo itself that the taking thereof was not a random happenstance or unsolicited occasion. The content of the Photo shows [50 Cent] in [Kogan’s’] office, next to [Kogan] in her role as a businesswoman/aesthetician (i.e. in professional attire),” the document reads.

It continues, “Thus, it is disingenuous.. to claim or allege that [50 Cent] – who wishes for the Court to believe randomly stumbled into a medspa without purpose or specific intent – agreed to take the Photo under the ‘sole impression that [Kogan] was a fan seeking the photograph for her private and personal enjoyment.'”

“The Photo is not representative of [50 Cent] running into a random fan in the middle of the street; rather, it specifically highlights [50 Cent] in a specific situation, for a specific purpose, in exchange of a specific transaction,” Kogan’s lawyer fumed.

Kogan claims that 50 was indeed her client, and in exchange for her service, he “agreed to take the Photo and allow it to be shared by Defendants on Defendants’ social media profiles.”

Kogan’s lawyers concede that she never “stated or implied that Plaintiff received plastic surgery services or penile enhancement surgery.”

When talking about the post, the motion says, “Neither the Photo itself, nor the caption thereof, purports to show the use of the Photo in direct promotion with any commercial product or service (i.e. offered medspa treatments, products, endorsement of plastic surgery services, endorsement of penile enhancement services, etc.). Rather, the Photo is an innocuous capture of [50 Cent] and [Kogan] in [Kogans’] office, with [50 Cent’s] inclusion of a sentence containing pure puffery.”

The spa owner calls this a “value in exchange.”

This story is developing.

Nicki Minaj Says White People At Grammy’s Have Conspired Against Her In “Super Freaky Girl” Controversy

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Nicki Minaj has expressed her disappointment in the Grammys switching her single “Super Freaky Girl” from the rap categories to pop.

The “Starships” hitmaker and her team submitted the track to the Recording Academy to be considered for nominations in the rap categories. 

However, The Hollywood Reporter revealed earlier this week that the organization’s rap committee overturned the submission and moved it to pop.

Nicki addressed the decision on Instagram Live and suggested it was unfair her song had been classified as pop when Latto’s “Big Energy” had not.

“So, Big Energy is rap, but ‘Super Freaky Girl’ is pop. If you say both of them are pop, I’d say OK, fine, because I’m all about being fair,” she stated. “If ‘Super Freaky Girl’ is pop, then so is ‘Big Energy.’ If you move ‘Super Freaky Girl’ out of rap and put it in pop, do the same thing with ‘Big Energy.’ Right? Same producers on both songs, by the way, if you want to talk about it. So let’s keep s### fair.”

Nicki, who has been nominated for a Grammy 10 times, claimed that the Recording Academy “move the goalposts” with her because they don’t want her to win and alleged there is “a concerted effort” to give new artists recognition they don’t deserve “over people who have been deserving for many years.”

“But why is the goalpost only ever moved when it’s Nicki?” she asked. “Well, I’ll tell you why. They don’t want the people who they have in the industry to go up against me. But why? If you’re great, if a song is great, you should be able to be put together in the same category.”

She then alleged that putting her in pop categories against the likes of Harry Styles and Adele gives her less chance to win.

“Now what do you think is gonna happen when they start voting on these pop categories? And it’s a bunch of people, white or wherever they’re from, or older or whatever, and they have to decide between Nicki Minaj and Harry Styles, or Nicki Minaj and Adele?” she said. “That’s purposely designed so that Nicki is not in the (rap) category that we don’t want any competition in. Put her in there (in pop) so she has more competition and less of a chance to win.”

Nicki’s video subsequently sparked a war of words on Twitter between her and Latto.

#40YearOldBully Trends As Cardi And GloRilla Make Peace & Love

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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Once upon a time, an old sage R. King said, with a quivering lip said, “Can’t We All Just Get Along?”

This has been brewing for a minute, but damn. I cannot believe that these women of rap are really going at each other. I thought it was all sorts of women empowerment going on. NOT! They need to be more honest about what is going on. Everybody is fighting!!! I am starting to think there’s an Agent Provocateur going on.

Do you think there’s some sort of mystery force? I was on ever social media platform last night talking about the Latto and Nicki Minaj beef. These two could be so much bigger if they joined forces. Instead they are entangled in a war of words. Now, #40YearOldBully trends. I wonder what this means to Nicki. Look at the Twitter feed. It’s pretty crazy seeing the comments.

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Come on, Nicki! Let the music speak!

The hidden hand has not worked on Glorilla and Cardi B!

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Is it me or does Cardi B look different? They both may have the same dentist.

Bad Bunny Leads 2022 American Music Award Nominations

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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While the Grammys are currently the most-talked-about award ceremony on social media thanks to a Twitter feud involving Nicki Minaj and Latto, the American Music Awards announced their 2022 nominations yesterday.

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny scored the most American Music Award nods. The Un Verano Sin Ti album creator is up for eight awards, including Artist Of The Year.

Bad Bunny will also compete for Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Music Video, Favorite Male Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, Favorite Male Latin Artist, Favorite Latin Album, and Favorite Latin Song.

Bad Bunny Could Match American Music Award Record

If Bad Bunny wins all eight AMAs, he will tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most awards in a single year. He previously won American Music Awards for Favorite Album – Latin for YHLQMDLG in 2020 and El Último Tour del Mundo in 2021.

Bunny also took home the American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Latin in 2020 and 2021. The musician born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is now an 18-time nominee at the Dick Clark-created program.

This year’s American Music Awards also acknowledged Beyoncé, Drake, and Taylor Swift with six nominations each. Adele, Harry Styles, and The Weeknd all scored five nominations.

Future & Jack Harlow Both Scored Four Nods

Bad Bunny is up against Adele, Beyoncé, Drake, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd for Artist of The Year. More than forty artists received their first-ever AMA nomination this year, including Jack Harlow (4), Tems (4), and Latto (3).

The Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist category includes Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk. The American Music Awards will present Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist to Cardi B, GloRilla, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, or Nicki Minaj.

Future’s I Never Liked You, Gunna’s DS4Ever, Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Lil Durk’s 7220, and Polo G’s Hall of Fame 2.0 received Favorite Hip-Hop Album nominations for the 2022 American Music Awards.

Fans Get To Help Pick The AMA Winners

The AMA for Favorite Hip-Hop Song will go to “Wait For U” by Future featuring Drake and Tems, “First Class” by Jack Harlow, “Super Gremlin” by Kodak Black, “Big Energy” by Latto, or “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X featuring Jack Harlow.

“34+35 (Remix)” collaborators Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat were among the big winners at the 2021 American Music Awards. Megan won Favorite Trending Song, Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist, and Favorite Hip-Hop Album. Doja Cat won Favorite Female R&B Artist, Collaboration Of The Year, and Favorite R&B Album.

The 2022 American Music Awards will air live from Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 20 at 8 pm EST/PST on ABC. Fans can vote for the potential winners at VoteAMAs.com or on Twitter.

Latto Posts Phone Conversation With Nicki Minaj As The Rappers Clash On Twitter

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Many music fans woke up this morning to learn that Latto and Nicki Minaj have serious beef. An overnight spat between the two rappers played out for hours on social media.

While the feud went public on Thursday, the two music stars seemed to have had some level of personal conflict for months. Rumors suggested an interview Latto did with Jason Lee did not sit well with Nicki Minaj. Latto talked about how more female rappers are “thriving” now versus the time period when Minaj basically ruled alone.

The most recent online altercation apparently began because Nicki Minaj took issue with the Grammy committee moving her “Super Freaky Girl” single to the Pop category. Minaj specifically called out Latto’s “Big Energy” remaining in contention for rap-focused Grammys.

As a result, Latto fired back at Nicki Minaj which led to both women posting numerous tweets taking aim at each other. Minaj eventually deleted most of her tweets, but her current adversary kept her tweets about Minaj on the platform.

One of Latto’s tweets read, “With all this being said this wasn’t JUST about a Grammy category. U being funny bringing me up to defend [your] case knowing our last convo didn’t end on good terms. U literally told me I’m not ‘flourishing’ and no one cares about my ‘little song’ [on the phone]. lol. @NICKIMINAJ.”

Around 4 am ET, Latto uploaded audio of what appeared to be a phone conversation with Nicki Minaj. She captioned the tweet, “Lemme specify I’m sorry. I’m delusional for saying ‘we’re’ (newer female rappers) are flourishing & [you] said no one cares about my little song LYRICS my bad. FYI, I only recorded [because] I KNOW who [the f###] I’m playing [with] #40yroldbully.”

In the conversation, Latto can be heard saying, “I’ve done nothing to you.” Minaj responds, “I’m acting crazy because you said something that is clearly delusional?” Latto then asked, “It’s delusional to say that other girls are flourishing?”

In addition, Latto told Minaj, “I never said you’re no longer running s###. I said that there are other females flourishing. What is the problem with that?” The 777 album creator went on to say she would support Minaj “from the sidelines.”

Latto then explained, “I can’t do it publicly when someone is literally sub-tweeting me for no reason, purposely trying to misinterpret what I’m saying. I respect you too much to go back and forth with you.”

The conversation also included Nicki Minaj telling Latto, “It’s not going to benefit you. You understand? If people around you cared about you, they would’ve told you that’s not going to benefit you.”

Latto asked, “What’s not going to benefit me?” At that point, Nicki Minaj apparently ended the telephone call. As of press time, Latto’s tweet with the phone clips has been retweeted over 5,00 times with more than 14,000 likes.

Nicki Minaj has yet to directly respond to Latto posting their phone conversation. About an hour before Latto shared that audio, Minaj claimed she also recorded the entire exchange. However, the 39-year-old entertainer did not post her version of the call.

#40yroldbully became a trending topic on Twitter as people on the app weighed in on Latto vs Nicki Minaj. Additionally, the names of Minaj’s other longtime rivals, Lil Kim and Remy Ma, trended on the site too. Variety‘s post about Minaj calling out the Grammys is currently one of the top trending tweets.

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NLE Choppa Responds To Nicki Minaj Pulling Him Into Her Beef With Latto

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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All hell broke loose last night on Twitter. Nicki Minaj and Latto engaged in a full-scale social media war over Grammy submissions. NLE Choppa found his name attached to the drama as well.

According to reports, Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” will have to compete in the Pop categories for next year’s Grammy Awards. Minaj reacted to the news by questioning why Latto’s “Big Energy” is still considered a rap song for the ceremony.

This led to a lengthy back-and-forth between 39-year-old Nicki Minaj and 23-year-old Latto. That online feud included accusations of ghostwriting, leaked private messages, and blatant shots directed at family members.

As the Nicki Minaj vs Latto conflict played out on Twitter, NLE Choppa posted a message about music veterans’ treatment of younger talent. Almost instantly, other Twitter users assumed Choppa was throwing shade at Minaj.

“I vow when I become [an] OG in this music s### to never hate on the ones coming up. I vow to lift them up that ladder, I vow to light that torch and keep passing it,” wrote NLE Choppa.

The From Dark to Light mixtape creator continued, “I vow to show love instead of spite, I vow to give the advice needed, I vow to be [an] idol to them and never a rival 💯.”

NLE Choppa Insists His “OG” Tweet Was Not About Nicki Minaj

As mentioned, numerous people online speculated that NLE Choppa took a subliminal shot at Minaj. One Twitter account asked Choppa if his tweet was a response to the Nicki Minaj/Latto situation.

The Memphis native replied, “Naw this regards of people who [are] scared of the potential people have to surpass anyone. You can never block what God [has] in store for you. I’ve dealt with this my whole life.”

Around twenty minutes later Choppa added, “Y’all steady saying I’m talking bout somebody. [I don’t] care what nobody else got going. I’m speaking on PERSONAL experiences I’ve had with people I looked up to before I came up!!”

In a now-deleted tweet, Nicki Minaj addressed NLE Choppa. Minaj shared a DM apparently showing Choppa requested a feature from her. In response, NLE Choppa simply replied, “I wasn’t even talking about you, love.”

Meanwhile, the breaking news clash continues to play out on social media. Grammys, Nicki, Lil Kim, Remy, and #40yearoldbully are all trending on the platform in connection to the bad blood between Nicki Minaj and Latto.

Whoopi Goldberg Wants Nicki Minaj & Lizzo In ‘Sister Act 3’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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Whoopi Goldberg confirmed a third installment in the Sister Act movie series is in the works. The EGOT winner hopes to have two music stars appear in the film.

This week’s Hell Of A Week with Charlamagne Tha God featured an interview with Whoopi Goldberg. Charlamagne spoke to his guest about the potential of Sister Act 3 eventually arriving in theaters.

“Yes, it is happening,” responded Whoopi Goldberg when questioned about the rumored sequel. “It takes everything a very long time. We should get the script by the end of this month.”

The View talk show moderator added, “I’m gonna ask for Keke [Palmer] to come in. I want everybody to come in. I want Lizzo to come in. I want everybody. I want the girl with the chest. What’s her name?”

Charlamagne then suggested “the girl with the chest” was Nicki Minaj. Goldberg replied, “I want Nicki to come. I want everybody. I want as many people who want to have some fun because I really desperately need to have some fun.”

Will Nicki & Lizzo Add Working With Whoopi To Their Respective Filmographies?

Nicki Minaj does have some movie experience. The Queens-raised rapper had a part in The Other Woman as well as Barbershop: The Next Cut. She also did voice acting in Ice Age: Continental Drift and The Angry Birds Movie 2.

Lizzo also showed off her acting chops in motion pictures. The “About Damn Time” singer appeared alongside Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B in the comedy-drama Hustlers. Lizzo also provided the voice for Lydia in the animated UglyDolls.

The Whoopi Goldberg-led Sister Act made over $230 million at the global box office in 1992. Sister Act won Outstanding Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards and Favorite Comedy Motion Picture at the People’s Choice Awards.

Goldberg also starred in 1993’s Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The second installment only generated $57 million globally. However, many fans view Sister Act 2 as a cult classic. Partly because its cast includes future Hip Hop legend Lauryn Hill.

URL Return To New York, Murda Mook vs. Geechi Gotti Headlines “Homecoming” Event 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Ultimate Rap League (URL), just announced their return to New York’s Irving Plaza, one of battle rap’s historic venues, for the first time since 2016. 

The announcement made waves in the battle rap community, not only for URL’s return to NYC but because of the strength of the card. The event goes down on Nov. 6, by Harlem legend Murda Mook who takes on the reigning and three-time Champion of the Year, Compton’s Geechi Gotti. 

Murda Mook vs. Geechi Gotti

The anticipation for the matchup is high to say the least. Mook will be battling at home in New York and hasn’t been seen on the URL stage since last summer. Gotti is on a run of legendary battles, having recently faced some of the culture’s biggest icons. Loaded Lux, Dizaster, Hollow Da Don, and Jaz The Rapper all graced his resume in a little over a year.  

Jaz The Rapper vs. Viixen The Assassin

The rest of the card features some of battle rap’s heaviest hitters in highly anticipated matchups. Fan favorite Jaz The Rapper shook the scene with her comeback performance against Young Gattas last year before an impressive showing against Geechi Gotti. The Brooklyn vet will take on Woman of the Year, Milwaukee’s Viixen The Assassin in a highly anticipated clash.  

K-Shine vs. JakkBoy Maine

Jakkboy Maine has been calling out Harlem vet K-Shine in battles and blogs since last summer. Despite initially refusing to battle the Richmond spitter, Shine agreed, and now the pair will settle their differences with a grudge match in New York.  

Arsonal vs. Swamp

South Carolina’s Swamp has been reminding fans why he’s one of the best in his class. His recent showing in the Ultimate Madness tournament, followed by his battle with the face of URL, Tay Roc on Summer Madness, proved his skills. Now, he’ll face New Jersey legend Arsonal in New York in another clash that could set him apart from some of his peers.  

Stumbles vs. Kyd Slade

The final battle on the card sees two of the league’s rising stars face off in an exciting clash that fans expect to be hard-hitting. The battle is a huge test for Springfield, Massachusetts’s Stumbles, and Hartford, Connecticut’s Kyd Slade. Both rappers have a chance to prove they belong on the big stage, but will they?  

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Tickets are available here and the event will be livestreamed on Caffeine.tv on nov. 6, 3 P.M. EST.

URL Tease Return to New York

The culture has been longing for URL to make a return to New York after a long absence brought on by the pandemic. It became clear they would get their wish when the league began hinting they would come back to the city.  

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However, the cat was out of the bag when they tweeted a pair of Timberland boots shortly before dropping the card.  

Lil Baby Shares New Album ‘It’s Only Me’ Ft. Future, Young Thug, EST Gee & More 

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Lil Baby has delivered his highly anticipated third studio album, It’s Only Me. 

The 23-track project arrived on Friday (Oct. 14) with features from some of the game’s hottest rappers. The guest appearances include Future, Young Thug, EST Gee, and Nardo Wick. 

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Alongside the album, Lil Baby also gave his fans the visuals for “California Breeze.” Watch it below and stream It’s Only Me at the end of the page.  

The “Detox” rapper opened up about the length of his new album in a recent interview with The Associated Press.  

“I could’ve put 15 songs out and just added seven more songs then put out another album. I could put out two albums in no time,” Lil baby explained. “But I haven’t put nothing out in two years. It’s almost really going on three (years). … I’m not going to drop a deluxe.” 

Lil Baby Talks Young Thug & Gunna

Lil Baby also discussed his friends Young Thug and Gunna, currently behind bars while awaiting trial on RICO charges. He said though he talks to Thugger “often,” he tries not to keep it at the forefront of his mind.  

“If I think about it too much, I get deep into it. It’s the fact that I know the situation of where we are and what we’ve overcome. I know them personally. I know what they’re doing and what they are not to a certain extent.” 

He added, “It’s really scary” as he considers himself “in that same position.” The Atlanta rapper said the case has “by default,” made him more conscious of his lyrics. “ We’re rappers. We’re used to saying a lot of stuff that’s not true, that didn’t happen. It’s art. It’s your imagination,” Lil Baby said. “You can go as far as you want to take it. But now, I have to be very mindful, because I know as much as people who are listening to what I’m saying is a critic.” 

Latto Drags Nicki Minaj In Twitter Beef: “Super Freaky Grandma Is Married AND Related” To “Rapists”  

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The back and forth between Nicki Minaj and Latto, which started over the Grammy Awards nominations, has erupted with the pair hurling insults at each other on social media.  

The feud intensified after hours of tweeting on Thursday evening (Oct. 13). “BEEN subbing… super freaky grandma is married AND related to f###### rapists,” Latto tweeted.” You ain’t gone bully me B####! My idol turned rival now u hating!” 

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Nicki Minaj responded: “1.Didn’t care about rape when she was begging for features. 2. Didn’t care about Kodak’s past 3. Didn’t care about the accusations made about Dr. Luke who produced Big Energy 4. News Flash scratch off. I’ve never raped anyone. I’ve inspired millions. You’re one of them BOZO.” 

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The beef began when the NYC rapper called out the Grammys over the classification of her song “Super Freaky Girl,” as reported by AllHipHop.com. Nicki submitted the single in the Rap category, but it was reclassified and entered for consideration in the Pop division. 

During an Instagram Live session on Thursday, Nicki Minaj said if “SFG” is pop, then so is Latto’s “Big Energy.”  

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The two rap ladies then began a back-and-forth on Twitter, with Nicki Minaj blasting Latto, referring to her as “Karen,” and “scratch off,” for remaining silent over the issue. She shared a screenshot of a DM from Latto, who said while she agrees with Nicki, “ion think u need to bring up my name/song to prove ur point.” 

Latto then responded to Nicki, claiming she wanted to speak out, “but the way u going about it seems malicious esp. after how we left off,” 

She accused Nicki of subtweeting her since March and called her a bully. “You’re asking why I didn’t speak up in ur defense… it’s the same answer I gave u when u asked why I didn’t congratulate you. Ur literally older than my mom tryna be a bully @NICKIMINAJ,” Latto added. 

Niki Minaj fired back, calling out Latto for age-shaming while telling the Atlanta-raised rapper: “you look like YOU the one pushing 40.” She then implied that Latto uses ghostwriters and said she only claims to be Black “when it’s beneficial” to her.  

Then Latto shared multiple posts she claimed were subtweets from Nicki. “This lady so meticulous w her shade so she can twist it later and act like it wasn’t about you. Stand on that s###.” Latto penned. She claimed she had always shown love, but Nicki refused to say “where the random shade started coming from.” 

However, according to Nicki Minaj, Latto concocted a “fake beef” because she turned down her feature requests. “i ain’t never diss my idols for not giving me a feature. I bowed to lauryn hill feet when I met her,” she said before adding, “Feature or no feature. Should I call her old now? She a grandmother & still out rapping you.” 

Latto Blasts “Bully” Nicki Minaj for Sharing Private DM About Grammy Award Nomination 

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Nicki Minaj and Latto are dissing each other on social media after the NYC rapper called out the Grammys for putting her “Super Freaky Girl” single in the Best Pop Solo Performance category for the 2023 awards. 

According to reports, the Recording Academy’s rap committee reclassified the song after Nicki Minaj first listed submitted it for rap categories.  

During an Instagram Live session on Thursday (Oct. 13), Nicki said the song, currently spending its eighth week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart, should be treated like similar singles.  

“Now, let’s say that ‘Super Freaky Girl’ is a pop song,” Minaj continued. “Let’s just say that. What is [Latto’s] ‘Big Energy’? … If you move ‘Super Freaky Girl’ out of rap and put it in pop, do the same thing for ‘Big Energy.’ Same producers on both songs, by the way. So let’s keep s### fair. Even when I’m rapping on a pop track, I still out-rap.” 

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Nicki Minaj also took her complaints to Twitter where many of her fans were tweeting their support. “CALL A THING A THING!!!!!😩,” she wrote, sharing a fan post of Nicki rapping on Super Freaky Girl.  

She also shared a screenshot of a DM from somebody who said Nicki was using their name and song to prove a point. 

“This Karen has probably mentioned my name in over 100 interviews,” Nicki wrote alongside the screenshot. “Says she waited in line for Pink Friday w|her Barbie chain on, bangs, pink hair…but today, scratch off decides to be silent; rather than speak up for the black woman she called her biggest inspiration. 🫡☺️😘” 

Latto Calls Nicki Minaj A “Bully”

While fans speculated who wrote the text to Nicki Minaj, Latto soon cleared up the mystery.  

“1st of all I texted u cause I didn’t wanna do the internet sht w sum1 I looked up to. Just like the 1st time I DMed u asking about ur ongoing subtweets. I wanted to speak up cuz like I said I do agree but the way u going about it seems malicious esp. after how we left off,” she began. 

“I’ve ignored countless subtweets since March and instead addressed u in the dm. You’re asking why I didn’t speak up in ur defense… it’s the same answer I gave u when u asked why I didn’t congratulate you. Ur literally older than my mom tryna be a bully @NICKIMINAJ,” Latto added. 

In response, Nicki quote-tweeted Latto’s post with some shade, writing, “All this time I thought you was at least 35.” 

Check out the back-and-forth between Nicki Minaj and Latto in the tweets below.  

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EXCLUSIVE: 6ix9ine’s Lawyers Want Out Because Rapper Won’t Pay Bills & Can’t Be Located

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: Exclusives
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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s lawyers plan to withdraw as his counsel following months of poor communication and unpaid bills.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the Meloni & McCaffrey law firm informed U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez about their intent to stop representing 6ix9ine (a.k.a. Daniel Hernandez). Attorney Robert Meloni detailed the issues with his client, recounting how he rarely spoke with 6ix9ine.

“From June 2021 until March 2022, I had sporadic communications directly with Mr. Hernandez, and mainly communicated with him via texts,” Meloni wrote. “At the beginning of the representation, until March 2022, I communicated almost entirely with Justin Kobay, the business manager for Mr. Hernandez and his companies whenever I needed to consult with someone about this action or the other matters I was handling for Mr. Hernandez. Mr. Kobay would act as a liaison. However, Mr. Kobay resigned as business manager for Mr. Hernandez in March 2022.”

After Kobay’s resignation, Meloni said he was occasionally able to discuss matters with 6ix9ine’s brother Oscar Hernandez. 6ix9ine’s brother stopped responding to Meloni’s calls, emails and texts in September.

“There is now a total breakdown in communication between Mr. Hernandez and the Firm,” Meloni explained. “Mr. Hernandez’s last communication with me took place in early March 2022 relating to one of the other litigations. Finally, I just learned that Mr. Hernandez changed his phone number, which he did not tell me himself. He did not provide me with his new mobile number.”

Meloni struggled to represent 6ix9ine, spending months trying to locate his client. And to make matters worse, the controversial rapper allegedly hasn’t paid for any legal services since December 2021.

“Mr. Hernandez’s refusal or inability to communicate with the Firm makes it impossible for the Firm to continue its representation because, among other things, we are unable to get Mr. Hernandez’s input on discovery decisions or strategic decisions required during the course of the litigation,” Meloni wrote. “Moreover, Mr. Hernandez, who has not made a payment to the firm since December 2021, has a substantial outstanding balance for this matter and four other litigations, and has not indicated an intent or ability to make a payment in the future.”

The attorney proposed processing the withdrawal via email due to the inability to locate 6ix9ine.

“Because the Firm has no current physical address for Mr. Hernandez, the Firm plans to request that the Court permit service of the Firm’s anticipated motion by way of email to Mr. Hernandez’s brother Oscar Hernandez,” Meloni wrote. “The Firm will send a copy of this letter to Oscar Hernandez as well.”

The Meloni & McCaffrey firm was handling multiple ligations involving 6ix9ine. Those cases included a trademark battle with an artist who uses the stage name SIX9.

50 Cent Mocks His Son Marquise Jackson’s Child Support Complaints

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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50 Cent trolled his son Marquise Jackson in a video released on Thursday (October 13).

The G-Unit rapper reacted to his son going viral for complaining about child support payments. The video featured 50 Cent ridiculing Marquise Jackson while lounging in a bubble bath.

“This n####’s crazy,” 50 Cent said. “25 years old, why you still talking about child support?”

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Later on in the clip, 50 Cent’s crew stopped by and jokingly asked for an extra $6,700 per month. Marquise Jackson suggested his father’s $6,700 monthly child support payments weren’t sufficient.

“$6,700 a month in the state of New York, you do the math,” Marquise Jackson said in an Instagram Live conversation with Choke No Joke. “You’re talking about a Forbes lister. You’re talking about someone that has problems with everybody. You can’t just live in any neighborhood.”

Marquise Jackson addressed the backlash to his comments in an interview with TMZ. He claimed his relationship with 50 Cent was the real issue, not money.

“I don’t even know if a sit-down can actually restore the [relationship],” Marquise Jackson said. “It’s more so an olive branch. If you’re up for it, I’m up for it. I’m definitely willing to sit down with him and get his perspective and gain a little bit of understanding. We’re both men at the end of the day. We should be able to agree and disagree and it not be a problem.”

Tsu Surf In Custody On RICO Charges After Dramatic Arrest; His Mother Reacts

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Revered battle rapper Tsu Surf has finally been caught by the long of the law after weeks of speculation.

Tsu Surf, born Rahjon Cox, was taken into custody today (October 13th) and hit with Federal RICO charges out of Jersey City, New Jersey, according to Fox5 New York reporter Lisa Evers.

According to sources, Tsu Surf barricaded himself inside a building when he was approached by U.S. Marshals. He attempted to flee with his girlfriend but eventually re-entered the building.

A negotiation team was called to the scene, and Tsu Surf decided to surrender peacefully. He was taken into custody around 1:30 PM this afternoon.

Tsu Surf is being held in the Essex County Jail. As of press time, there is no detailed information about the rapper’s charges.

But the charges are severe, according to the Newark, New Jersey native himself, who often mentioned his affiliation with the Rollin 60’s faction of the Crips.

Last week, Tsu Surf hopped on Twitter using a burner account instead of his official handle and addressed the chatter brewing about his impending arrest.

“I prolly never step on a stage again….God has a way of Humbling Us,” the rapper wrote. “I can’t even act like I ever felt like my story would turn out like this…..”

He elaborated in an interview with the battle rap website HipHopIsReal.com.

“The decisions you make can carry you through your whole life. You could be in your senior year in college and make a left down one block and was supposed to make a right down that block, and that should affect you 30 years later,” Tsu Surf said. “Because if you would have made a left down that block, you would have met somebody that was going to be an executive at Google 10 years from now. Genuinely every decision you make affects your life. Just think before you speak. Think before you act.”

Tsu Surf’s mother addressed her son’s arrest on her Instagram account. In addition to a message posted on her IG Story, his mom vowed to support her son through the turbulent time in his life.

“This is my child and know that will forever be his support and when the smoke clears will be right here. Thank you for the calls, text, and dm’s,” she wrote. “The fight begins. Remember he has a daughter and a mother. This is where we see who the real from the fakes are. Know one thing my son is cut from my cloth and he gets it honest don’t m########### out of a bag please. So many have contacted me and showed me that they are there for us and I appreciate you.”

MC Serch Is Selling His Portion Of Nas’ Catalog

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: Exclusives
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MC Serch of pioneering Hip Hop group 3rd Bass has decided to sell 100 percent of his holdings in Nas’ iconic catalog, which includes Illmatic (1994) and It Was Written (1996), both of which he executive produced. 

“I have decided to sell all of the rights, including the global rights,” he tells AllHipHop. “I started conversations with several companies a few months ago. For 27 years, it has provided my family through good times and bad. Now it’s time for a new chapter.”

Illmatic, often heralded as Nas’ best work, is one of the only rap albums in the Library of Congress and includes songs such as “N.Y. State of Mind,” “The World Is Yours” and “Represent.” It’s not only taught at Harvard University and Oxford University but was also given new life after it was prominently featured in the Netflix series Ozark earlier this year. 

Serch estimates both projects combined are still streamed at least 250 million times a year, while Nas currently has more than eight million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

Meanwhile, It Was Written was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2021, marking Nas’ highest-selling album. It also spawned the single “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)” featuring Lauryn Hill, his first No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single.

Despite Nas’ commercial success and critical acclaim over the course of his career, he didn’t win his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album until 2021 for King’s Disease, beating out Freddie Gibbs’ and The Alchemist’s Alfredo, Jay Electronica’s It Was Written, D Smoke’s Black Habits and Royce Da 5’9’s The Allegory. 

The project debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 with roughly 47,000 total album-equivalent units sold in its first week. Illmatic, on the other hand, peaked at No. 12, while It Was Written landed at No. 1 with more than 270,000 copies sold. 

MC Serch and his companies Serchlite Publishing and Serchlite Music (now 4MC MultiMedia) have retained the executive producer rights to Illmatic and It Was Written for nearly three decades. 

The sale is being represented by Richard Blackstone, Roger Miller, and Stephen S. Sidman. While Serch hasn’t decided on a buyer quite yet, he’s been fielding offers and expects it to find a home quickly. 

Imagine that.

PnB Rock’s Girlfriend Mourns His Death; Reveals He Saved Her Life

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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PnB Rock’s girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang publicly addressed his death for the first time on Thursday (October 13).

Sibounheuang detailed the pain she’s experienced in a lengthy Instagram post. She also noted how PnB Rock saved her life on the day he was murdered.

“I am 100% not ok,” she wrote. “If I wasn’t spiritual I could kill my self (but then I’ll go to hell and my man not there) My man saved my life, Throwing me under that table. I’m not supposed to be here but bc of him. I am. No one would be able to handle this. TBH, I can’t even handle this.”

She continued, “To witness what I saw and to keep seeing it in my head, to being forced out the restaurant, to not be able to go in the ambulance or the hospital, Car keys, purse and my phone taken from me, forced in the back of a police car, locked in an interrogation room all night, while all this is going on and to be the last person in this world to know my man didn’t make it after having the faith and confidence that he was.”

PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen, was shot and killed during an armed robbery in Los Angeles on September 12. He was 30.

Three suspects were arrested in connection to PnB Rock’s death. A father and his teenage son were charged with murder, robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. The teen’s stepmother was charged with accessory after the fact.

Sibounheuang didn’t comment on PnB Rock’s alleged killers. But she did say, “The devil is running loose on earth.”

“I will never understand a loss so close,” she wrote. “I feel so empty. My world is dark now. My heart is broken for the kids.”

She concluded, “Pain is real. No matter how rich u are, how famous u are, how spiritual u are. Some pain is inevitable.”

Read her entire post below.

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Gunna Stuck In Jail; Denied Bond For Third Time In YSL RICO Case

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Gunna failed to secure his release from jail again.

According to multiple reports, Judge Ural Glanville denied bond to Gunna for a third time on Thursday (October 13). The Fulton County judge cited concerns regarding witness intimidation.

“I still have the same concerns that have not been otherwise alleviated,” Glanville said.

Last month, Gunna’s lawyers filed a third motion for bond. They argued against the witness intimidation claims.

“The prosecution has been afforded ample time to develop evidence to support its motion to detain [Gunna],” his attorneys wrote in the filing. “It has not succeeded.”

Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Kitchens, has remained in jail since his May arrest. He and more than two dozen YSL members were indicted in a sweeping racketeering case.

The YSL rapper was charged with one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act. He maintained his innocence.

“I am being falsely accused and will never stop fighting to clear my name!” Gunna declared in June.

Gunna and Young Thug were the two biggest names in the YSL indictment. Young Thug was hit with multiple felonies, including drug and weapons offenses, in addition to the RICO charges.

Earlier this month, Young Thug demanded bond and a speedy trial after prosecutors sought to delay the RICO trial. It was tentatively scheduled to begin in January, but the prosecution asked to push it back to March.