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Snoop Dogg Alleges “Harassment” In $107M Death Row Court Battle

Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records are pushing back hard in a Texas courtroom, asking a judge to throw out Lydia Harris’ $107 million lawsuit over the label’s ownership, calling her claims “undeniably time-barred” and accusing her of dragging out a decades-old legal battle.

In a motion to dismiss filed by their legal team, attorneys argue Harris’ case is long past the statute of limitations, according to Digital Music News.

“Plaintiff’s claims are barred by the applicable statutes of limitations,” the filing states, citing the original 2005 judgment Harris is now trying to revive.

The motion also seeks to prevent Harris from bringing any future lawsuits against the label or its current owner.

Attorneys for Snoop and Death Row wrote that Harris is “a bad faith litigant” who “continued a pattern of harassment in California for years and has now shifted her harassment to a new forum in Texas.”

Harris, who was once married to Death Row co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris, claims she helped launch the iconic Hip-Hop label in 1989 with a $1.5 million investment and served as its original vice president.

She argues she is owed millions in profits from a 2005 default judgment she won after Suge Knight’s legal team failed to comply with discovery rules in Los Angeles Superior Court.

In her latest lawsuit, Harris accuses Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Universal Music Group, Interscope Records and Time Warner of “fraud on the court, civil conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and abuse of legal process.”

She alleges they concealed financial records, submitted misleading court filings and used bankruptcy as a tactic to dodge the judgment.

Snoop Dogg was named in the suit after acquiring Death Row Records in February 2022, a move Harris claims reignited her pursuit of the money she believes she’s owed.

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Harris is demanding “punitive damages, asset recovery, and a full accounting of Death Row’s finances.”

This legal clash is the latest chapter in a saga that began in 2002 when Harris first filed suit against Knight and Death Row.

According to her filings, the $107 million judgment she secured in 2005 has remained unpaid.

The court has not yet ruled on the motion to dismiss.

Boosie Badazz Prepares To Meet Ninith Baby—But Not Without A Fresh Trim

Boosie Badazz bolted to the barbershop after learning his baby girl could arrive at any moment and he wasn’t about to meet her with a scruffy lineup.

The Baton Rouge rapper announced the imminent arrival on Instagram Monday night (April 21).

“I just got the call,” he said in a video, grinning from ear to ear. “Baby finna come today or tomorrow. I gotta get me a haircut right quick. I gotta be looking good when my little girl see me!” 

Boosie is preparing to welcome his ninth child — a daughter named Sevyn — with fiancée Rajel Nelson.

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In the clip, Boosie couldn’t hide his thrill. “I’m excited like a m###########, bro,” he exclaimed. “A daddy is a daughter first love. First man you gone ever love is your daddy.”

The couple recently threw a baby shower dubbed “Showering Sevyn,” where Boosie surprised Nelson with a white BMW and a matching mini version for their daughter.

Boosie has been vocal about his excitement throughout the pregnancy, sharing his good news with a “BABY OTW DANCE” post.  

Nonetheless, Boosie already has plans for baby number ten. During a recent Instagram Live, he said, “I’m going right back in there. I’m finna load her up.” He added, “Yeah, I wanted a boy. I ain’t tripping; I’m a to put another one in her right after that. Other people wait six weeks; I don’t wait six days. I ain’t waiting six days. I’m gone get that boy.”

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The rapper currently has eight children with seven different mothers.

Meanwhile, over the weekend, Boosie revealed he’s been dealing with a health issue — Left Atrial Enlargement — after several hospital visits following a recent car crash.

50 Cent Reveals What Joe Budden Told Him During Surprise MSG Run-In

50 Cent is addressing his recent feud with Joe Budden after a surprise courtside encounter at Madison Square Garden. 

The G-Unit founder shared a front-row moment with former rival Joe Budden and longtime frenemy Fat Joe during the Knicks vs. Pistons game at Madison Square Garden Monday night (April 21), signaling a truce in one of Hip-Hop’s more bizarre beefs.

50 Cent was seen turning around in his seat to speak to Budden, who sat just behind him with his girlfriend. Fat Joe, once embroiled in his own feud with 50, was seated directly next to him. 

The trio’s unexpected proximity didn’t go unnoticed by social media, with users pointing out the irony of the moment given their turbulent pasts.

After the game, 50 Cent confirmed the cold war with Budden had officially thawed.

“I ran into Joe at the game,” he wrote on social media. “He said I don’t need Therapy No MORE!”

The reconciliation comes after a messy back-and-forth earlier this year after 50 Cent mocked Irv Gotti’s death. 

Budden responded by calling out 50’s behavior, saying, “50 Cent needs therapy. I don’t care if you agree with the rationale. And 50 is 50. He gon’ stand in it. He gon’ stand strong in it.”

However, that comment didn’t sit well with 50. He retaliated by trolling Budden over a December 2024 incident in which Budden was charged—though later cleared—for allegedly being naked in his apartment hallway.

50 Cent posted AI-generated images of Budden in underwear and even superimposed Budden’s face onto D’Angelo’s body in a parody video.

Joe Budden then threatened legal action, prompting 50 Cent to call for a face-to-face meeting. Monday’s game appears to have delivered that long-awaited sit-down.

Is New Gnarls Barkley Music Imminent? — CeeLo Says “Soon”

CeeLo Green is stirring the pot again, teasing fans with what appears to be album art for the next Gnarls Barkley album. On Sunday (April 20), the Dungeon Family member uploaded an abstract image of himself alongside Danger Mouse with the caption, “#run Gnarls Barkley album is coming #soon.”

Gnarls Barkley—the duo of CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse—haven’t released an album since 2008’s The Odd Couple. The project served as the follow-up to their breakthrough blockbuster, St. Elsewhere, which arrived in 2006 with the hit single “Crazy.”

The track peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and topped the U.K. Singles Chart. It was nominated at the 2007 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and was platinum certified for moving more than one million records. St. Elsewhere also received a nomination for Album of the Year.

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Green spoke to AllHipHop in February 2024 about the long awaited Gnarls Barkley album. At the time, the Goodie Mob co-founder said it was nearly complete.

“Let the people know that the new Gnarls Barkley is on the way,” Green said. “We are much much closer [to getting it done] than we were [last year]. We are a quantum leap closer. Let ’em know.”

With Green based in Fayette County, Georgia and Danger Mouse in New York City, they’ve been getting creative when it comes to recording. Green said they either went to each other’s respective studios or traded music over the internet.

“It was a combination of the two,” he revealed. “When schedules permit, we get together. We’ve gone out to Joshua Tree, just me and him, and talked. Sometimes it’s just about connecting on a personal level and then we can work on music from that point on. But we have about 20 songs finished at this point.”

Green has expanded his career into television over the years. He served as a coach on The Voice for multiple seasons, did voiceover work for American Dad and appeared alongside Madonna for the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2012. Other television endeavors include The Masked Singer, The Soul Man, How to Rock and Anger Management. He also provided the voice of Shuggie in the Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

Kanye West Pleads With Celeb Pals Over Kim Kardashian Custody Battle

Kanye West has unleashed a string of emotional social media posts accusing Kim Kardashian of keeping their children from him and calling on high-profile allies like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna to step in.

In a series of raw tweets posted early Tuesday morning (April 22), the rapper and fashion mogul expressed frustration over his limited access to his kids and blasted his celebrity peers for remaining silent. 

“Why is the celebrity world. Jay Z Beyoncé Kendrick Rihana Rocky included Trump Elon Why are you all watching and letting Kim take my kids from me in real time,” West wrote. “Yall wanna say I’m acting out cause of things in my childhood But I don’t get to be a dad.”

West, 46, claimed he hasn’t seen his son Saint this year. “I HAVENT SEEN SAINT THIS YEAR,” he posted in all caps.

The Grammy winner also shared his disapproval of his daughter North’s recent appearance at Coachella. 

“As a Dad I didn’t love this 11 year old with make up,” he wrote alongside a photo of North.

Throughout the posts, West repeatedly emphasized his desire to be more than a visitor in his children’s lives. 

“I don’t need to just ‘SEE’ my kids,” he wrote. “I need to raise them.”

Kanye West Claims His Children Had Access To Inappropriate Material At Kylie Jenner’s House

In another message, he reflected on a moment at Kylie Jenner’s house the day Kobe Bryant died, claiming inappropriate material was accessible to children. “Next to the couch in the front living room were vintage Playboy magazine strategically placed with in arms reach of every child in that house which was every half black baby,” West tweeted. “Yall know what that is Why that is And who is behind that.”

He also accused Kardashian of manipulating their children’s upbringing. “It cuts me to my core that my kids are being indoctrinated to serve ideals to black people,” he stated. “I HAVE TO SUPPRESS THE FACT THAT MY KIDS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM ME AND EVERYONE JUST WATCHES.”

West ended his online outburst by demanding a solution. “I need a plan to exercise my rights with my kids I figured out a lot of things but I haven’t figured this out,” he said.

West had posted a photo of himself with Bianca Censori earlier that day, hinting at a possible reconciliation. The two were reportedly seen dining together in Mallorca on Friday night.

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West’s custody grievances come on the heels of other controversial statements, including a disturbing revelation about childhood sexual experiences with a male cousin.

Meanwhile, Kanye West recently expressed his regret about having kids with Kardashian. He previously accused her and her family of “trafficking” their kids and described Kardashian as a “white woman” controlling “my Black children.”

Snoop Dogg Shares His Dream To Team Up With Gordon Ramsay In The Kitchen

Snoop Dogg wants to bring his culinary swagger to the restaurant world with Gordon Ramsay and says he’s already pitched the idea—possibly in Glasgow.

“I have told him I want to open a restaurant with him, and maybe it might even be in Glasgow,” Snoop told the Daily Record. “For real. We are always swapping cooking tips, and I do mean swapping. It’s not just one-way traffic, I send him tips as well – he respects Snoop as a chef.”

The Hip-Hop icon and self-proclaimed foodie isn’t just tossing out ideas—he’s serious about his kitchen game.

“My boy Gordon has got a worse mouth than me, but that’s only because of his passion,” he said. “You don’t become the best chef in the world without having the passion he does.”

It’s not the first time Snoop Dogg has expressed interest in working with Gordon Ramsey. He previously revealed they discussed opening an eatery, but their plans were scuppered by the pandemic.

Snoop’s ambitions in the food world don’t stop at opening a restaurant. He also has his eye on a judging seat on the British version of MasterChef.

“You better believe Snoop could be the new MasterChef judge,” he said last December. “My boy Gordon [Ramsay] judges on the U.S. version of the show, and I know he would back me to be able to judge on the U.K. version. He knows I’m not playing when it comes to food. He knows I can cook—I have even given him some tips.”

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“I’ve always been vocal about wanting to work on a U.K. show. I love the place—and for real, this could be the perfect opportunity,” he added.

Snoop’s culinary resume is already stacked. His 2018 cookbook From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen became a bestseller, and he co-hosted Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party with Martha Stewart.

He’s also ventured into food tech with his son Cordell Broadus through Food Fighters Universe, launching Dr. Bombay’s Sweet Exploration in Los Angeles—a dessert experience themed around his Bored Ape NFT character. In 2022, he introduced Snazzle Os, a line of THC-infused onion snacks, in partnership with TSUMo Snacks.

Then, in 2023, he teamed up with Master P to launch Broadus Foods, which rolled out Snoop Cereal nationwide through Post Consumer Brands, offering flavors like Fruity Hoopz with Marshmallows and Cinnamon Toasteez.

The rapper’s food empire continues to grow, but a joint venture with Ramsay could mark his biggest culinary move yet.

Suge Knight Refuses To Let Lawyer Quit As Retrial Gets Underway

Suge Knight is facing a second wrongful death trial over the 2015 hit-and-run death of Compton businessman Terry Carter. Despite ongoing tensions with his lawyer, David Kenner, Knight is refusing to let him withdraw from the case.

Kenner, who has requested to be relieved of his duties due to communication breakdowns and conflicts of interest, argued that Knight hadn’t paid him for the previous trial and had failed to subpoena witnesses or retain an investigator. Knight, currently serving a 28-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter related to Carter’s death, expressed frustration about his lawyer not taking his calls. The judge rejected Kenner’s motion to withdraw, and jury selection for the civil retrial moved ahead.

“Your motion to withdraw has been denied, and I stand by that ruling,” Judge Thomas Long said Monday (April 21). “It seems to me there’s no reason you can’t do the best you can to cross-examine and examine witnesses and present Mr. Knight’s defense as well as possible. Of course, Mr. Knight is always free to remove you as counsel anytime he chooses. That’s up to him.”

Knight admitted to being at odds with Kenner but insisted on keeping him as his lawyer.

“But I don’t talk to my counsel,” he said. “I’m trying to communicate on the phone, and no one takes my phone calls. I’m not trying to be disrespectful, I just want to have a fair trial, and I need to communicate. Over the weekend, I would call, and nobody ever takes my calls. If the court could let Mr. Kenner know I called to talk, and we need to communicate.”

Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Tuesday (April 22). At Monday’s hearing, Judge Long also said opening statements and testimony aree expected to begin early next week.

The civil case stems from Carter’s death, which occurred after an altercation involving Knight and another man, Cle “Bone” Sloan, in the parking lot of Tam’s Burgers in January 2015. Surveillance footage showed Knight’s truck running over Carter, who was standing on the sidewalk. Knight claims he acted out of fear for his life after Sloan threatened him with a gun, a claim Sloan denies.

The first trial ended in a hung jury in 2022, and Knight is prepared to testify again in his defense. He continues to contest his prior manslaughter conviction, which he claims was coerced by his previous public defender. Knight is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence.

Michael B. Jordan’s “Sinners” Gets Box Office Win & Support From Ben Stiller

Michael B. Jordan dominated the weekend box office as his blood-soaked period thriller Sinners clawed its way to a $61 million global debut.

The hit movie outpaced A Minecraft Movie and marked the strongest opening for an original film since 2019’s Us.

The R-rated horror flick, set in the 1930s Deep South, features Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who open a juke joint only to find their town overrun by vampires.

The film’s mix of Southern gothic and supernatural terror struck a chord with audiences and critics alike, earning a rare A grade from CinemaScore — a feat no horror film has achieved in over three decades, Warner Bros. confirmed.

Despite heavy competition from A Minecraft Movie, which had been expected to lead for a third straight weekend, Sinners surged ahead to claim the top spot.

Not everyone was impressed.

Actor Ben Stiller ripped Variety for panning the impressive box office numbers after the rag wrote: “‘Sinners’ has amassed $61 million in its global debut. It’s a great result for an original, R-rated horror film, yet the Warner Bros. release has a $90 million price tag before global marketing expenses, so profitability remains a ways away.”

Fans of Jordan, who has built a strong creative partnership with director Ryan Coogler through projects like Creed and Black Panther, praised Stiller for defending Jordan, who added another standout performance to his resume.

Sinners hit theaters worldwide on April 18 and is well on its way to profitability.

Doechii & Westside Gunn Show Each Other Love After He Sampled Her On New Album Track

Westside Gunn and Doechii are giving each other their flowers on social media in the wake of Top Dawg Entertainment’s rising star catching wind of the Griselda mastermind’s nod to her via his latest LP.

On Monday (April 21), both of the rappers shared posts praising one another just as Westside Gunn’s HEELS HAVE EYES track “Egypt” began going viral for its Doechii sample. The song features a clip from one of Doechii’s interviews in which she shouts out a list of her influences, which includes artists such as the late MF DOOM along with the Gunn himself.

“To me, I’ve been into a lot of MF DOOM, OK, rest in peace,” Doechii said during the clip. “Yeah, I’ve been into a lot of MF DOOM, Westside Gunn. Love him. He’s so talented. Super. So incredible.”

Doechii gushed about being featured on “Egypt” in a remark she tweeted that revealed Gunn’s nod had seemingly left her feeling braggadocios.

“Westside Gunn just sampled me so pretty much kiss the blackest part of my ass and choke on a side ways d*ck!” Doechii exclaimed in the tweet she wrote before concluding, writing, “He snapped omg!”

Gunn shared a similar post big-upping Doechii on Instagram by reposting a video she shared to her Story with her raw reaction to being featured on the song.

“So much RESPECT & LOVE for BEST RAP Grammy winner the beautiful inside and out @doechii for ALWAYS showing love,” Gunn wrote in the lengthy caption of the post.

He continued, crowning Doechii as Hip-Hop’s missing link while also campaigning for more artists to interact with each other in a similar fashion.

“Btw This is what the game is missing…” he wrote. “The showing of appreciation!!!! Everybody wanna be so tuff and not show NO LOVE anymore but guess what those are the ppl that’s gonna continue to be in LAST PLACE MAKE ART PUSH ART LOVE ART #SUPERFLYGOD #ICON #HEELSHAVEEYES #GXFR #HIPHOP #TIMELESS #4THROPE #ART #CULTURE.”

In the caption of the video itself, Doechii also added, “If @westsidegunn feel me I don’t need to be understood by nobody else fr.”

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As if Doechii wasn’t already on enough of a high, she also celebrated her fan-favorite single “Anxiety” trending on YouTube, in addition to becoming the latest cover star for Cosmopolitan magazine.

Gunna Teases New Music Amid Rumored Tensions With YSL Record Label & Possible New Deal

Gunna appears to be making it clear he’s not afraid of smoke with his record label YSL as rumors are swirling that the outfit could be ostracizing him due to his beef with Young Thug.

On April 20 the “Him All Along” rapper shared an Instagram carousel post featuring select shots and clips from his recent vacation in the Dominican Republic—P#### Cana, to be specific. In one of the videos featured in the post, Gunna teases an unreleased snippet in which he appears to send a subliminal, indirect shot at a broad audience whilst also seemingly pledging his allegiance to a new imprint.

“Let these n##### be goofy, I got a master plan,” Gunna raps in the clip of the new snippet. “Got my feet kicked up/I’m kicking like Justin Chan/1500 or nothing/I got a pack from Rance.”

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Gunna’s bars reference Los Angeles-based music imprint 1500 or Nothin’ CEO Larrance “Rance” Dopson and appears to infer that he received an advance from the music executive for a deal of some sort. Prior to sharing the aforementioned post, Gunna posted a separate carousel post on IG witha caption which read “IM OTW ! ALBUM SOON !” Our educated, hypothetical guess, is that he may have signed a deal for a single project with the publishing company 1500 or Nothin’ recently established in partnership with Peer Publishing Company.

Fans also noticed the official Instagram account for YSL Records has been scrubbed of all mentions of Gunna from its page. Young Thug publicly lashed out at Gunna in a tweet last year in which he wrote, “Gunna stop acting like we friends on the internet. I don’t know you my guy.””

Lil Wayne Finally Explains Why He Took Picture With Trump

Lil Wayne dismissed criticism over his 2020 photo with former President Donald Trump during a Florida event focused on Black community initiatives.

He told Rolling Stone he didn’t care about the online reaction and only took the picture after Trump’s team suggested it.

“There was some people in there like, ‘Y’all should take a picture.’ He didn’t even ask for a picture,” Wayne said. “(Trump) says, ‘These m############ asking me for f###### pictures all f###### day, man. Can we please?’ I said, ‘It’s the President. OK.’ (Trump) was like, ‘Thank you. B###### (been) bothering me all day.’”

The image, snapped just days before the 2020 election, quickly circulated online and drew criticism, but the rapper shrugged it off.

“F### no, I don’t care about no backlash for nothin’ I do, you know me, man. My mama woulda been mad if I ain’t smile. That might have been the only backlash I would have worried about,” he said.

Wayne, 42, was later granted a presidential pardon by Trump in January 2021 for a federal weapons charge stemming from a 2019 incident in which he was caught with a loaded firearm on a private jet in Florida.

Despite the pardon, the Hip-Hop icon said he wouldn’t have backed Trump in the 2020 election.

“I would’ve told him, ‘You probably don’t want that,’ because I don’t know what’s going on,” he said. “I can tell you who won the last game, but I can’t really… you know what I mean? I don’t feel about it. I don’t give a f### about that type of s###.”

Wayne is currently gearing up for the release of Tha Carter VI, his fourteenth solo studio album, which drops June 6.

EXCLUSIVE: 6ix9ine Banned From Having Guns, Ammunition At His Home

6ix9ine was barred from having firearms on his property Monday (April 21) during a federal court hearing in Manhattan, where a judge addressed his latest probation violations tied to a 2025 raid at his Palm Beach, Florida home.

The rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, appeared before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer for a violation of a supervised release hearing stemming from a March incident in which authorities found guns and drugs during a probation check.

Although 6ix9ine was not arrested at the time due to insufficient evidence, the discovery prompted federal scrutiny.

During the hearing, Judge Engelmayer issued a verbal order stating that “effective immediately no firearms or ammunition may be held on the defendant’s property by anyone except as authorized by a court order.”

6ix9ine remains on supervised release until November 2025, part of the terms of his cooperation deal in the high-profile RICO case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.

That agreement included strict conditions: no unauthorized travel, regular drug testing and a ban on weapons.

But the rapper’s track record since then has been rocky. In October 2024, he was arrested in New York for traveling to Las Vegas without permission, skipping drug tests, testing positive for methamphetamines and lying to his probation officer.

He pleaded guilty to five violations and served 45 days in the slammer.

At that time, the judge overseeing the case said the infractions were not “gravely serious” but warned 6ix9ine that further violations could lead to harsher consequences.

The March 2025 raid in Florida reignited concerns. Authorities detained 6ix9ine for several hours and collected DNA samples, though no charges were filed.

Monday’s hearing was the first formal step in addressing those events in court. 6ix9ine remains free for now.

His next court date is scheduled for May 22, 2025, when the judge will determine whether he will be returned to prison.

Kendrick Lamar Becomes New Face Of Chanel As Drama With “GNX” Featured Artist Spirals

Even though Kendrick Lamar is reaching new heights within the world of high fashion, he’s still dealing with drama stemming from his recent GNX album.

On Monday (April 21), a Business of Fashion exclusive revealed the Compton native is set to become the next brand ambassador for luxury fashion brand Chanel. Marking his ascension into his role as one of the newest faces of the French fashion house, Lamar will star in Chanel’s upcoming eyewear campaign.

“Chanel has a timeless legacy and that is always something I can get behind,” Kendrick Lamar told Business of Fashion in a new interview following the announcement. “Since they don’t make clothes for men, I knew it would have to be glasses.”

Lamar’s frequent collaborator and cousin Hitta J3 was one of the first to publicly congratulate the Compton native on his new gig with a brief tweet.

The “Not Like Us” rappers alignment with the brand follows a years long relationship, which culminated in he and Dave Free’s collaboration with Chanel in January 2024 for their runway show—that also prominently feature the short film entitled The Button.

However, just as Lamar has become poised to take his place in his new position of power within the fashion, contentious drama linked to an artist who recently appeared on his GNX album threatens to knock him off his post. On April 20, Los Angeles-based rapper Dody6 shared a live video during which he claimed he was homeless and that his appearance on the popular album track “hey now” did nothing for him.

While Lamar himself did not respond to the post, Hitta J3 addressed Dody6’s statements in a string of tweets in which he criticized him for essentially biting the hand that feeds him.

“Kendrick not n##### fathers,” Hitta J3 wrote in one tweet.

In a follow-up message he concluded, “Kendrick to open minded & kind hearted to be the blame for another man problems or having mental issues it’s out of anybody hands at that point so stop using him on y’all titles.”

Shannon Sharpe Race Play Texts Cause Internet Meltdown & Generate Endless Memes

Shannon Sharpe released a series of graphic text messages to defend himself against a $50 million rape and sexual assault lawsuit in Nevada.

While the allegations are no laughing matter, users on X.com found the messages so outrageous they turned them into memes—complete with Shannon Sharpe’s signature phrase, “Lakers in 5.”

The former NFL tight end and current ESPN personality is being sued by Gabriella Zuniga, previously referred to as “Jane Doe,” who accuses Sharpe of rape, battery, emotional abuse, and secretly recording their sexual encounters.

The lawsuit alleges that the two had a volatile relationship that began in 2023, after they met at a Los Angeles gym. Zuniga alleges Sharpe assaulted her twice—once in October 2024 and again in January 2025—after she attempted to end things.

Zuniga also claims Sharpe offered to pay for breast implants if she won a weight-loss challenge and demanded “complete control over her time and body.”

According to the complaint, he became violent when she tried to leave and shared intimate videos without her consent.

Shannon Sharpe’s legal team has denied all accusations, calling the lawsuit a “blackmail scheme” and asserting the relationship was consensual and included role-play and explicit sexual exchanges initiated by Zuniga.

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To support their defense, Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny J. Davis, released several sexually explicit messages allegedly sent by Zuniga, which have already racked up tens-of-millions of views on X and Instagram.

Among the texts:

“I want you to put a dog collar around my neck and choke me with it while you’re f###### me.”

“I know u miss this big juicy ass…$25k for each cheek.”

“Only if you put that baby gravy in me, then I can do whatever I want to me.”

“I wanna put my tongue in your a###### and then marry u.”

“You better crave it cuz ur gonna be stuck with it 4 life after you put a b######## baby in me.”

The release of the messages immediately lit up X.com, where users responded with a mix of disbelief, mockery and rhyming memes, often ending with Sharpe’s favorite sports prediction: “Lakers in 5.”

One user wrote, “Tom Brady, Baby gravy, put a b######## baby in me, Lakers in 5.”

Another chimed in, “Trying to get the check, collars around the neck, receipts on deck, it don’t matter Lakers in 5.”

Others added, “Trying to take my cash, they won’t find my stash, I just wanted some ass, Lakers in 5,” and “Whiteside, Backside, 25k per side. Lakers in 5.”

Despite the serious nature of the accusations, the internet’s reaction has turned the case into a meme generator.

Roddy Ricch Reacts To Baby Mama Calling Him Out For Posting Photos Of Their Son With Autism

Roddy Ricch has broken his silence about the children he has fathered with different women following the mother of his son calling him out on social media.

On Monday (April 21), the West Coast lyricist posted a lengthy Instagram Story post in a direct response to his baby momma, Alexandra Kiser, tagging him in a Story post of her own about their son due to a photo shoot on April 20. In the post the woman shared, which featured a video of Ricch and their son—who appeared to be protesting the family photos—she went after “The Box” rapper by inferring he was making the Easter holiday about him and not their child.

“It’s his Easter too,” Kiser’s caption on screen read in part. “You must’ve forgot he was there.”

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Ricch wasted no time addressing the shade thrown in his direction in the message he shared to his IG Story, in which he both provided context on the situation and pushed back on the backlash he was facing.

“This will be my first, last and only time discussing this matter,” Ricch wrote in the Story post.

He continued, “Yes I included my son in the photo shoot of my daughter’s first Easter and first time in LA.”

He also appeared to address the video his mother’s son shared, briefly referencing how his autism may have played a role in their interaction.

“No my son did not want to take pictures due to overstimulation,” he wrote. “Yes my son is autistic. No I do not love my son any less. Yes I’ve been ridiculed and slandered through social media. No, I do not feel I am obligated to explain myself to complete strangers.”

Before wishing his followers a happy Easter and signing off on the statement, Ricch unapologetically addressed the dynamic of his blended family.

“Yes I threw my son a birthday party yesterday with my entire family present,” he added. “No I I did not share the moment online because it was also the second time my kids were in the same setting. Yes I provided for both of my kids. No I don’t give a f### if you believe it. No I do not complain about my responsibilities. Yes, I am tired of this situation.”

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Prior to their latest exchange on social media, Rich and Kiser wrapped up a bitter custody dispute over their son in May 2024, according to TMZ. In addition to agreeing to pay a $1,000 a month stipend to Kiser to help her get a vehicle, Ricch was also ordered to pay $8,000 a month in child support and the pair of parents also agreed to court mandated joint custody.

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian May Be Fighting Over Bianca Censori Soon

Are they on or off?

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly heading straight toward Splitsville, but are they? They were recently spotted together. But Kim Kardashian has reportedly started talking and she’s getting into the mix.

Kanye is out there reeling from his antisemitic remarks, but Kim is reportedly telling people she and Bianca have linked up? She lawyered up in Los Angeles and has synced her playbook with Kim K’s plans, these people say.

RadarOnline’s got a source that said: “Kim has been waiting for this day.” I wonder what she said to herself after finding out she ran back to Ye? The unnamed source continued, “She knew Bianca would eventually have enough of Kanye’s garbage and want to ditch him, and she’s pouncing on the chance to team up.”

I think this whole thing might be bogus, unless they are playing with Kanye West’s mind. By the way, he’s purported to be mentally challenged…so is that cruel? Anyway, the insider claims Kim is ready to support Bianca if she turns on Ye.

Well, it looks like it could go either way. Kim has her selfish own motives for this, according to the source. She wants sole custody of the four children she shares with Kanye. The source added, “She’s offered to help Bianca escape Kanye’s clutches in exchange for Bianca’s help in getting her sole custody of the kids. Proving that Kanye is unfit is going to be much easier if Bianca spills on his deplorable behavior.”

Wait, all of his antics are not enough information?

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I need you all to tell me what you think about this in the comments.

Bianca, when she’s not being displayed mostly naked, has kept a relatively low profile. If a shred of this is true, we could get some real info. I suspect she has an NDA, but we’ll soon see.

Shannon Sharpe Denies Rape Allegations With NSFW Texts Involving Race Role Play, Eating Groceries & More Dirty Talk

Shannon Sharpe is pushing back against a $50 million civil lawsuit filed in Nevada accusing him of rape and sexual misconduct following an accidental Instagram Live broadcast that allegedly led his accuser to cut ties with him.

The former NFL star and current media personality is being sued by a woman who was previously identified as “Jane Doe,” who claims Sharpe sexually assaulted her on two occasions—once in October 2024 and again in January 2025—after she attempted to end their relationship.

The complaint also alleges battery, emotional abuse, and unauthorized recording of intimate moments.

Sharpe issued a lengthy statement through his legal team denying all claims and outed his previously unknown accuser as Gabriella Zuniga.

He called the lawsuit a “blackmail scheme” and asserted the relationship was consensual.

“The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios explicitly requested by Ms. Zuniga,” Sharpe’s lawyer, Lanny J. Davis, said in the statement. “Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct — especially the gross lie of ‘rape’ — and will not submit to what he sees as an egregious attempt at blackmail.”

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The lawsuit portrays a controlling relationship that began in 2023 after the two met at a Los Angeles gym.

Zuniga, who was 20 at the time, alleges Sharpe offered to “buy her fake t###” if she won a weight-loss challenge. She claims he demanded “complete control over her time and body” and became violent when she tried to leave.

One alleged incident involved Sharpe grabbing her by the neck and threatening her after she shared her location with friends.

“If you ever do that again, I will f###### kill you,” he allegedly said, according to the complaint.

Zuniga says she began distancing herself from Sharpe after a widely circulated Instagram Live incident in September 2024, when Sharpe inadvertently broadcast audio of a sexual encounter with another woman.

At the time, Sharpe claimed his account had been hacked but later admitted throwing his phone on the bed during a private moment, unintentionally activating the livestream.

“It was me being a healthy, active male,” Sharpe said on his podcast Nightcap, calling the incident “embarrassing” and apologizing to his family, employer and audience.

The lawsuit argues that the Instagram Live incident was a turning point. Zuniga claims she tried to end the relationship shortly afterward, which allegedly led to the first of two sexual assaults.

Sharpe’s legal team maintains that Zuniga secretly recorded their encounters and edited the footage to misrepresent the nature of their relationship.

“The edited tape that Ms. Zuniga secretly taped and showed to Mr. Sharpe during her blackmail attempt tries to falsely portray, as a result of this editing and out of context from prior text messages, that the sexual activity was not consensual,” Sharpe’s lawyer Lanny J. Davis added.

The lawsuit was filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, who is best known for representing multiple women accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault, as well as taking a massive loss to JAY-Z.

Sharpe, a three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame tight end, has continued his broadcasting duties with ESPN and his podcasts Club Shay Shay and Nightcap amid the legal battle.

This is not the first time Sharpe has faced allegations of misconduct. In 2010, a woman named Michele Bundy filed a restraining order accusing him of sexual assault and stalking.

No charges were filed in that case.

Below are some of the wild text messages Shannon Sharpe released to prove his innocence:

“Only if you put that baby gravy in me, then I can do whatever I want to me.” — Text from Gabriella Zuniga to Shannon Sharpe, November 23, 2023

“I wanna put my tongue in your a###### and then marry u.”

— Text from Gabriella Zuniga to Shannon Sharpe, January 12, 2024

“That’s my daddy f### I want u to put a b######## baby in me.”

— Text from Gabriella Zuniga to Shannon Sharpe, August 6, 2024

“You better crave it cuz ur gonna be stuck with it 4 life after you put a b######## baby in me.” — Text from Gabriella Zuniga to Shannon Sharpe, August 11, 2024

Kevin Gates Doubles Down After LeBron & Savannah James Fire Back At His Relationship Critique

Kevin Gates has responded to LeBron and Savannah James after the couple seemingly pushed back on his recent remarks about their relationship.

The Baton Rouge rapper didn’t hold back during an Instagram Live session last week when he criticized Savannah’s demeanor toward her husband.

“I don’t like the way Savannah look at LeBron,” Gates said. “I like the way them white women look at LeBron. Like when soon as he walk out there they just be like ‘Oh, they be dicked out.'”

Gates continued, comparing Savannah to a prison guard, saying, “You act like the warden of the jail, like you came here to police me. You not dicked out like these white women. I just couldn’t do it. It hurt me to see that.”

Despite calling LeBron “one of the greatest players to ever play the game,” Gates said he wouldn’t switch lives with the NBA star because of Savannah’s facial expressions. 

“I wouldn’t want to trade places with him,” he insisted. “Because I don’t like the way Savannah look at LeBron.”

LeBron & Savannah James Brush Off Kevin Gates’ Critique

Savannah appeared to respond to Gates on her Instagram Stories. She posted a meme of Nicki Minaj saying, “Um, chile anyways so.”

LeBron followed up with a subtle jab of his own, posting a photo alongside Savannah with the caption, “‘Kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants.’ Where to next Queen?!?! Let’s get it!”

Instagram/LeBron James

Gates saw both responses and addressed the situation during an Instagram Live session on Sunday (April 20).

“Sometimes the truth hurts, but it heals,” he said. He then added, “Bron, I love you cuz you my n####,” and implied LeBron’s post was prompted by Savannah’s reaction. Gates claimed LeBron probably agreed with him deep down.

“But anyway, look, long as you being celebrated, I don’t care who don’t like me,” Gates declared. “Long as you being celebrated, that’s all I care about cuz you my n#### and I love you.”

Before signing off, Gates offered some unsolicited advice: “If anybody need, I’m a life coach and a guru y’all 24 hours… You smile at that black man; you smile at him.”

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Travis Scott Infuriates Wrestling World With WrestleMania 41 Interference

Travis Scott and the WWE are facing intense criticism after the rapper’s title match appearance.

Scott stormed the spotlight at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas Sunday night (April 20) by yanking the referee out of the ring during a critical pinfall between Cody Rhodes and John Cena, triggering a wave of backlash from the wrestling community.

The Hip-Hop artist’s interference handed Cena a controversial advantage in the Undisputed WWE Championship match, but the moment didn’t land the way WWE likely hoped. 

Instead, it ignited a flood of criticism online, with longtime viewers slamming the cameo as forced and unnecessary.

“Making Travis Scott the ‘big moment’ is what turned a lot of people off,” one user posted bluntly. 

Another added, “I cannot believe Travis Scott will forever be part of this storyline… a terrible idea.”

Rhodes didn’t let the interruption slide. In the middle of the chaos, he delivered his signature Cross Rhodes finisher to Scott, briefly neutralizing the rapper before the match continued.

Scott’s appearance wasn’t a one-off. He previously ambushed Rhodes at the 2025 Elimination Chamber and showed up at the Netflix premiere of WWE Raw earlier this year. 

But this latest stunt—on the year’s biggest stage—sparked the most intense backlash yet.

Triple H Backs Travis Scott Amid Criticism

At the post-show press conference, WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque defended the collaboration and praised Travis Scott’s attitude behind the scenes.

“To me, working with somebody like Travis Scott, who has every reason in the world to walk in with an ego and be the biggest star in music and all that stuff and for him to come in here, and put all that to the side and be a little kid,” Triple H said.

He also hinted that Scott’s involvement with WWE is far from over.

“Could we see him step in the ring? Just gotta tune in,” he teased.

Triple H shared that Scott took the moment seriously and was thrilled to be part of the action.

“The most crushing thing for Travis in the world would be if he went out there and screwed it up. He comes back and he’s like a kid at Christmas, giddy and laughing,” he said. “I don’t think he’ll get upset at this, but he walked to the back, and he said, ‘Dude, I’m serious. This is my full-time job now, I’m telling you,’ and two seconds later, I said, ‘See you at work tomorrow.’ He loves it and to me, that is what this is all about.”

Kanye West Makes Graphic Claims Involving His Male Cousin

Kanye West has ignited a wave of disbelief after posting a graphic tweet about sexual experiences with a male cousin in his youth and sharing lyrics from a new track titled “Cousins.” The post, shared Monday morning (April 21), included deeply personal details alongside a snippet of the song.

“This song is called COUSINS about my cousin that’s locked in jail for life for killing a pregnant lady a few years after I told him we wouldn’t ‘look at dirty magazines together’ anymore,” West wrote. “Perhaps in my self centered mess I felt it was my fault that I showed him those dirty magazines when he was 6 and then we acted out what we saw.’

“My dad had playboy magazines but the magazines I found in the top of my moms closet were different. My name is Ye and I sucked my cousins dick till I was 14. Tweet sent.”

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The tweet quickly went viral, with many users expressing confusion, concern and disbelief. Some interpreted the post as West confronting childhood trauma, while others questioned the motive behind the revelation.

The song “Cousins,” which West previewed in the same tweet, includes explicit lyrics that mirror the content of his post:

“Hanging with my cousin reading dirty magazines/We seen some n##### kiss and we ain’t know what that s### mean/Then we start reenacting everything that we had seen/That’s when I gave my cousin head.”

West shared his concern that “these n##### ’bout to judge me now,” adding, “Told my cousin not to tell nobody (Please, no, don’t tell nobody).”

West also confirmed, “I’m not attracted to a man.”

Kanye West – Cousins

The cousin referenced in the song remains unnamed but is serving a double life sentence for the murder of a pregnant woman at age 17.

The case was featured in Kim Kardashian’s 2020 documentary, The Justice Project.