D4vd’s name surfaced in a grim discovery Monday (September 8) after Los Angeles police found a body stuffed inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to the rising artist at a Hollywood tow yard.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of North Mansfield Avenue shortly before 12:30 p.m. local time after someone reported a strong odor coming from a recently impounded vehicle, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The Tesla, a 2023 model, had been sitting at the lot for several days before the remains were found sealed inside a bag.
The LAPD has not released the identity of the deceased, and it remains unclear how or when the body was placed inside the vehicle.
The Tesla is registered to D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, and linked to an address in Hempstead, Texas. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter hasn’t commented publicly, and his team has yet to respond to media inquiries.
D4vd is currently on his Withered world tour, which kicked off in April. He’s scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday (September 9), with a Los Angeles stop planned for September 20.
Aerial footage from AIR7 showed the impound lot cordoned off with police tape, several vehicles parked nearby and a white tent set up next to the Tesla as investigators processed the scene.
Known for his moody, genre-blending tracks “Here with Me” and “Romantic Homicide,” D4vd gained traction on social media before signing with a major label. His debut album dropped earlier this year, adding to his growing presence .
As of Monday evening, no arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Jon B is a rarity: a white artist in R&B who never compromised his craft for pop crossover. He stepped away from album-making for more than a decade to prioritize family, and now, returning to a transformed music landscape, he rises like a phoenix. Born Jonathan David Buck, Jon B is back with Waiting on You, a set steeped in classic soul. He brings along vibrant collaborators—Rick Ross, Tank, and Alex Isley—but the album, start to finish, is unmistakably Jon B.
AllHipHop sat down with the R&B mainstay at WonWorld Studios for a conversation that feels both like a reunion and a reset. Fresh off the release of his album Waiting on You, Jon is in classic form—writer, producer, vocalist—reaffirming the warm, soul-first sound that made Bonafide a touchstone in 1995 and still packs venues today.
In this candid talk, the singer revisits a pivotal era when Hip-Hop and R&B learned to share the same room, revealing how his studio session with Tupac Shakur, which turned out to be ‘Pac’s final recorded verse, helped push the line authentically. He salutes mentors and peers (Babyface, Nas, Tank, Donell Jones, Rick Ross) and spotlights rising collaborator Alex Isley, whose tone he calls timeless.
Beyond credits, Jon centers authenticity. He was reared in a classical music household with a lifetime steeped in Black music culture as well as an 18-year marriage that grounds the star between sold-out weekends and school-day routines. Jon B makes a powerful case for R&B that grows up without growing dull. Watch the full interview below or some of the highlights in the edited transcript.
Tupac: The Studio, The Blessing, The Last Verse
Jon B: “Hip-hop and R&B weren’t really fused yet. We didn’t give people a choice…‘take it or leave it.’ Tupac being on the record changed everybody’s mind.”
In the lab with Pac: “We were in the studio two weeks before he went to Vegas, three or four hours in and we were already halfway done. As tough as his persona was, Pac was the nicest, most diligent worker. He was cutting another song in the next room while working on mine.”
Afeni’s green light: “I was reluctant to put it out after he died, didn’t want to exploit my man. Afeni Shakur told me, ‘My son loved that song. He wanted it to come out.’ That’s what made me release it.”
Creative push: “I’d drift from the melody and Pac would lock me in, ‘Nah, it goes like this…’ He coached and produced me too.”
Babyface & The 18-Year-Old Major-Label Run
Jon B: “Babyface was and is a mentor—vocally and musically. Signing to Yab Yum Entertainment with Tracy Edmonds opened the door to Epic Records. I was 18 walking into Sony like, ‘Whoa’…publishing deal, record deal, Learjet flights to New York.”
Michael Jackson: Remix + Phone Call
Jon B: “I remixed ‘You Are Not Alone’—they didn’t ask many people. Michael called the studio: ‘I love it—it’s different from the original and I like it.’ Later I shook his hand at the BRITs. He’s the goat of goats—my first favorite artist.”
Nas Pulled Up to the House: “Finer Things”
Jon B: “Nas came to my spot—we’re playing pool, chilling. I play him the beat. He goes, ‘That’s some male Sade—smooth. I can rock over that.’ He wrote the song twice. First version was dope; he said, ‘I hate it, I’ll redo it.’ The second time, he asked for names, cars, visuals—turned it cinematic.”
“If I was your man, your knowledge would expand till we both are equal… There’s three things on my list… Number one, you got to be real… Number two, be who you are… Number three, give me peace and I’ll show you the world.” —Nas on “Finer Things” as recited by Jon B
Authenticity, Race, and Kicking Down Doors
Jon B: “Early on my complexion was a challenge, people made jokes. I didn’t see other artists in my lane getting that. I feel like I knocked down walls so the next man didn’t have to. Before there was a Justin Timberlake or Robin Thicke, I’d already dropped three R&B albums with platinum singles. This isn’t dress-up. I’ve lived R&B and Hip-Hop since junior high.”
The New Album: Classic Soul with Heavy Friends
Jon B: “Waiting on You is me bringing it back to what you know me for. Guests include Rick Ross, Donell Jones, Tank, and Alex Isley (Ernie Isley’s daughter).
Tank pulled up to my studio. I asked which verse he wanted—he said, ‘You bodied those. Let me put a bridge on it.’ Then he gave it the bridge of life-piano, strings-uplifted the record. Alex has this classic, Sade-esque subtlety but her own jazziness. She heard a joint and cut it exactly as I wrote it. That’s the best compliment to a songwriter.”
Marriage, Family, and the Business That Actually Works
Jon B: “I’ve been married 18 years—two daughters (18 and 11). My wife is my manager—clothes, videos, bookings. If it wasn’t for her, this might not be the same interview. We keep it classy, no reality shows, but we did our first magazine cover together and hit Sherri and Tamron Hall to celebrate our 18th. Real talk: a lot of rappers managed by their wives are the ones doing well. Corporations can take 20% and not really pull for you. Your wife will, because it’s her household too.”
30 Years In—And Still Selling Out
Jon B: “Thirty years since Bonafide—shows are sold out, people singing album cuts that weren’t singles. I’m going to sing my heart out until I can’t. The celebration continues.”
August Alsina shut down grooming accusations and confirmed his relationship with rumored boyfriend Zu, after a photo post sparked backlash over their age gap and timeline.
The New Orleans native, who turns 33 later this month, faced criticism online after hinting he and Zu have been together for nearly five years. That detail led social media users to question when the relationship began, prompting Zu to directly address the speculation.
“I’m a grown ass man, with his own mind and free will,” Zu wrote in a lengthy Notes app message shared to social media. “I met August when I was already of age, an adult. Aug didn’t even know me when I was 16 or 17…not sure where that came from.”
He confirmed their romantic relationship, adding, “Yea there’s a slight age difference but y’all pick and chooses who to judge when it comes to that. We will have known each other for 5 years toward the end of the year, so he’s speaking in future terms because that’s where we plan to make it.” He ended the post with, “Hope this clears up any confusion.”
But the internet didn’t quiet down.
One user commented, “‘August is my boyfriend’ gone head and clear the AIR for anyone confused.”
Others remained skeptical, questioning the maturity gap and timing.
One critic wrote, “it really doesn’t babe regardless if he met you at 18 or 19 you weren’t grown and he was grown as the f###.”
Zu clapped back, “Awwwe cry me a river.”
The exchange continued with the critic responding, “i’m not sad i wasn’t groomed or dating a predator i like people in my age group.”
Zu replied, “Everybody entitled to the opinion, ik what it is..and I’m living the greatest life.”
August Alsina Weighs In Following Backlash
Another user added, “This don’t clear up anything. If anything makes y’all sound more guilty.”
Alsina didn’t stay silent. He fired back in a separate post, writing, “Guilty? This word implies that you thought yall held some sort of court or dominion over two grown ass people to be judged for some sort of outcome…. The level of delusion and narcissism yall live in is psychotic! Yall don’t even hold authority in your own life… let alone, MINE! Heal & pay ya rent family!”
He also revealed, “Zu lied to me about how old he was when we first clicked up. Granted, he was over 18… but the fact still remains. & I found out later, upon meeting the family.”
Alsina dismissed the “predator” label and made it clear that Zu is with him by choice. “Play somewhere, where it’s safe,” he added, telling critics to stay out of their relationship.
Donald Trump’s hair and health are the internet’s latest obsession and the theories are wilder than ever.
The internet has been set ruminating over speculation after new photos of the former president surfaced, showing him looking noticeably different. Social media wasted no time letting the jokes fly. Comments like “Where is his hair?,” “That is not a healthy man,” and “Grim Reaper do your thing” spread like wildfire, making Trump the reluctant star of another viral storm.
Trump disappeared from public view for a few days, which only created more conspiracy. When he finally popped back up, the pictures didn’t do him any favors. His hair appeared thinner. Some even said that wig is gone! Axnd that familiar orange glow seemed dimmer than usual. The hat he wore looked tight enough to be covering something. Some of the comments I saw wondered if Trumpy had quietly gone bald.
I know you heard this next rumor. A lot of folks online are convinced he’s dealing with some kind of health crisis. His hand, which has been photographed a lot, looks like it has a recurring growth. Theories are running laps around the truth, which we do not know. They go from minor illness to something far more serious. One extreme MAGA commented, “Cut that hand off, damn it!” They want to save the president. A lot of people do not want that.
The Trump doppelgänger theory made its way back to the front. Some claim the man seen on the golf course yesterday wasn’t him at all, just a stand-in double keeping up appearances while the real Trump rests. The man is almost 80. Those naps get longer and longer…until the big nap.
Seriously, the timing couldn’t be worse. While the world deals with mass shootings, wars and global instability, Trump’s priority seemed to be hitting the golf course. Is there something we should know?
The first thing I saw was, “He’s not on ‘roids anymore.” The internet can be a terrible place. So began my trip to find the truth in the rumors.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson traded in his normally giant physique for a leaner look at the Venice Film Festival. Like the internet dark places I peruse, audiences were stunned. The 53-year-old wrestler-turned-actor slimmed-down for his role as MMA legend Mark Kerr in the new film “The Smashing Machine.”
The transformation was like a shot across the world. Somehow, I think it was apart of the marketing of this movie. I had not heard of it until now. Also, it could be his run and being taken seriously as a thespian. At Saturday’s Miu Miu Women’s Tales event, The Rock stepped out in a blue button-up and black trouser. He has not looked like this in decades. He was joined by co-star Emily Blunt, who plays Kerr’s ex-wife, Dawn Staples.
Social media immediately started calling him “The Pebble.” Honestly, I think the jokes are corny, because “The Rock” is still a big dude. I am sure he could bust a couple skulls if needed. But that’s another story.
The film tells the story of Kerr’s rise in UFC and MMA and his struggles with prescription drug addiction. But according to Johnson, the story cuts deeper than cage fights.
At a Monday press conference, Johnson opened up about taking on the most challenging role of his career. “When you’re in Hollywood — as we all know, it had become about box office. And you chase the box office, and the box office can be very loud and it can become very resounding and it can push you into a category and into a corner,” he said.
“I just had this burning desire and voice that was saying, ‘What if there is more and what if I can?’” Johnson continued. “Sometimes it takes people that who you love and respect, like Emily and Benny, to say that you can.”
He admitted the role forced him to confront questions he’d avoided. “I looked around a few years ago and I started to think, you know, am I living my dream or am I living other people’s dreams? You come to that recognition and I think you can either fall in line — ‘Well, it’s status quo, things are good, I don’t want to rock the boat’ — or go, I want to live my dreams now and do what I wanna do and tap into the stuff that I want to tap into.”
This reminds me of Sly Stallone in “Copland.” That was a good movie but did not turn him into that heavy actor he sought to be. Hopefully The Rock gets some grace.
“I’ve been scared to go deep and intense and raw until now, until I had this opportunity,” he said at the press conference. Dame Dash would pause him, but we’re going to let it slide.
“The Smashing Machine” is set to hit theaters Oct. 3.
An attorney for the family of YNW Juvy addressed YNW Bortlen’s blockbuster plea deal in the YNW Melly case today (September 9) on social media, stating that he would move to depose him ASAP due to security concerns.
Cortlen ‘YNW Bortlen’ Henry accepted a plea deal just one day before jury selection was scheduled to begin in his murder trial.
The update comes as rapper YNW Melly remains behind bars while awaiting his retrial for the alleged murders.
“Justice for Juvy! Great day today in the YNW Melly double murder case. YNW Bortlen was set to go to trial this week and took a plea deal to not only accessory after the fact but witness tampering,” Juvy’s lawyer John Phillips said.
Bortlen was facing two counts of murder in the first degree with a firearm and two counts of accessory after the fact. With the deal, he no longer faces a life sentence. Instead, he will serve 10 years behind bars, followed by six years of probation.
He has also agreed to provide information to prosecutors in the future. Per the deal, he pleaded no contest to the accessory after the fact charges. The first-degree murder charges were dropped.
Phillips isn’t taking any chances and said he wants to depose YNW Bortlen in the next 30 days out of concern for his safety,
“He is also giving a proffer, which means he will speak to the State. We simultaneously requested his deposition in the civil case,” Phillips said.
YNW Melly is in jail awaiting a retrial in his case. His first trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. He is facing two counts of first-degree murder.
Melly is best known for his 2018 viral single, “Murder on My Mind.”
6ix9ine dropped a preview of a new track on September 9, using it to air out Young Thug over the whole “rat” situation.
The rainbow-haired rapper teased a snippet on Instagram and the bars were straight-up aimed at Thugger, calling out what he sees as some serious hypocrisy.
The timing is not random.
6ix9ine’s cooking up an album and chose to set it off with a jab at one of the most talked-about names in Hip-Hop. This all circles back to Young Thug’s track “Closing Arguments,” where he pointed fingers at other rappers for snitching.
The problem is Young Thug is dealing with the fallout of leaked interrogation audio where Thug allegedly gave up info on Peewee Roscoe in connection to a 2015 shooting targeting Lil Wayne’s tour bus.
Thug tried to clean it up later, saying he wasn’t cooperating and that the audio was taken out of context. Still, the internet ran with it and people started calling him out for doing the exact thing he criticized Gunna for.
The whole snitch convo has been dogging 6ix9ine since he testified in federal court and helped convict several Nine Trey gang members.
That decision branded him a snitch for life, although it resulted in a shorter prison sentence and early release.
So when Thug started pointing fingers, 6ix9ine was ready. The new track is his way of flipping the narrative and reminding everyone that snitching isn’t a one-way street.
Meanwhile, Thug’s still knee-deep in the YSL RICO mess and trying to manage the fallout from jail phone calls, where he was caught trash-talking other rappers, such as Future and GloRilla.
Marlon Wayans is turning some of the most personal and emotional parts of his life into laughs with a raw comedy special centered around his oldest child, Kai.
The actor and comedian is putting his whole heart onstage, using humor to talk about Kai’s gender transition and his own journey from confusion to full-on support.
Wayans explained the special in his own words during an interview with Men’s Health.
“It’s about my transition—dealing with them transitioning—as a father and how I went from denial to acceptance,” Wayans said.
Kai, who was previously known as Amai, began transitioning a few years back and is now in their early 20s. According to Wayans, Kai’s still the same brainiac they’ve always been; they just have a beard now.
Wayans said the shift in perspective didn’t take long. He said it took about a week for him to stop tripping and start learning how to love the right way.
Since then, he has used his platform to support Kai publicly, respond to trolls, and encourage people to respect pronouns and identities.
He’s been open about how tough it was to process everything at first.
“It’s beautiful, but the journey was painful. When you come from that place, you’re not just doing jokes. You’re healing people—in a funny way,” he said.
Wayans has been keeping it light, previously joking that Kai now resembles his brother Shawn Wayans, adding some levity to a topic that’s often treated with tension.
Ksoo lost his attempt for a new trial in Jacksonville after being convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr., a killing prosecutors say stemmed from a violent Hip-Hop rivalry.
The 25-year-old rapper was found guilty this summer in a case prosecutors tied to a long-running gang dispute between ATK, which Robinson is allegedly affiliated with, and rival group KTA.
Lil Buck, 23, was reportedly connected to KTA and had released a diss track mocking the 2019 death of Robinson’s stepbrother Willie Addison, who was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Ksoo’s legal team filed a motion for a new trial, claiming significant trial errors affected the outcome. However, a judge rejected his request, based on the court’s finding that the defense had not presented sufficient grounds to warrant a retrial.
His sentencing, initially set for Monday, is now set for 10:00 AM on Friday, September 19.
Ksoo’s cousin Leroy “ATK Scotty” Whitaker Jr. was also convicted in the same case. Prosecutors said both men were involved in the fatal daylight shooting of Lil Buck, which took place in January 2020 outside a Jacksonville shopping plaza.
The case drew widespread attention after Ksoo’s father, Abdul Robinson Sr., took the stand against his son. He identified him in surveillance footage and testified under a cooperation agreement with prosecutors.
Robinson Sr. faces lesser charges and a reduced sentence as part of his deal with the state. His testimony was a central element in the prosecution’s case.
The feud between ATK and KTA, which has spilled into music and social media, has been linked to multiple shootings in Jacksonville.
Ksoo also faces charges in a separate homicide involving Adrian Garner, another case authorities say is connected to ongoing gang violence in the city’s drill rap scene.
The court has not yet set a date to rule on the motion for a new trial.
Tyler Perry is at the center of a $260 million lawsuit after actor Derek Dixon accused the media mogul of sexual assault during a 2020 encounter at Perry’s Atlanta home.
In a preview from an upcoming interview with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, Dixon described the moment that changed everything.
“I got into bed and then I noticed that he climbed into bed with me as well and started rubbing my leg. I jumped up out of bed,” Dixon said.
In another incident, Dixon says Perry groped him on the set, inside of a trailer.
“Unless someone has been through something where they have their control over their bodies taken away you don’t really understand the kind of feelings that you get in that moment,” Dixon told Davis in the interview, which airs Tuesday night (September 9) on ABC News Live PRIME.
EXCLUSIVE: He’s suing the billionaire media mogul Tyler Perry, alleging Perry sexually harassed and assaulted him while working on Perry’s show — claims Perry has denied. Now actor Derek Dixon is speaking out about his claims in an ABC News exclusive interview with @linseydavis,… pic.twitter.com/JWTm3epPDO
Dixon, who appeared on Perry’s BET series The Oval, is accusing Perry of sexual harassment, assault and battery, and abuse of power in the workplace. The lawsuit also names Tyler Perry Studios as a defendant.
Representatives for Perry have denied all allegations and called the lawsuit a “scam.”
The case brings intense scrutiny to one of Hollywood’s most financially successful creators. Perry, 54, has built an empire that includes 24 films, 20 stage plays and 17 television series.
According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated at $1 billion, with more than $1.4 billion in pretax earnings since 2005.
Perry’s body of work, including the popular Madea franchise, has consistently centered Black narratives and generated over $660 million globally.
He owns Tyler Perry Studios, a 330-acre production complex in Atlanta, one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Dixon, who portrayed Dale on Perry’s BET series The Oval and its spinoff Ruthless, alleges Perry used his position of power to coerce him into a sexual relationship, promising professional opportunities in return.
Dixon’s lawsuit also included shocking text messages allegedly sent by Perry asking him, “Are you a top or a bottom?” before stating, “I’m a top. When you have a big d##k and when you hit the G##### right on these bottoms, they go crazy.”
He is seeking damages for emotional distress and workplace misconduct.
Doja Cat turned heads and rewrote the red carpet playbook at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards by pretending to munch on a lipstick that turned out to be dessert.
The Hip-Hop paused for cameras outside the VMAs on Sunday night to reapply a bold red lip. Moments later, she appeared to bite into the lipstick tube, leaving viewers puzzled and buzzing online. But the stunt wasn’t as surreal as it seemed.
Pastry chef Amaury Guichon revealed on Instagram that the lipstick was actually a sweet creation made from red-colored chocolate and caramel.
“Making @dojacat’s red carpet moment extra sweet,” Guichon wrote, alongside a behind-the-scenes video of him crafting the edible version of MAC Cosmetics’ MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in the shade Lady Danger.
Doja wasn’t just there for the spectacle. She kicked off the night with the live debut of her single “Jealous Type” and later snagged the Best K-Pop award for “Born Again,” her collaboration with Lisa and Raye.
The 29-year-old also used the high-profile event to announce her new role as a global ambassador for MAC Cosmetics.
In a statement, she said, “I’ve been a MAC girl forever, and now I get to take that love to the global stage. Make-up is my paint, my armour, my way of creating characters – and MAC has always stood for that kind of artistry and freedom. We’re going to push it even further and make people see beauty in a whole new way.”
Doja Cat is gearing up to release her fifth studio album, Vie, on September 26.
YNW Bortlen pleaded no contest to charges tied to the 2018 killings of two aspiring rappers and agreed to provide a sworn statement about the incident, marking a major development in the ongoing murder case involving YNW Melly.
Bortlen, whose real name is Cortlen Henry, avoided a possible life sentence by accepting a plea deal for accessory to murder on Tuesday (September 9) in Broward County.
The plea ends a significant chapter in the case involving the deaths of Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams and Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr., who were shot and killed in October 2018.
Prosecutors say the crime scene was staged to look like a drive-by shooting.
“Henry will not be required to testify against Melly, his longtime friend, as part of the negotiated plea,” said Henry’s attorney, Fred Haddad. However, he confirmed that Bortlen “will provide a sworn statement explaining his role in the murders.”
The case began when four members of the YNW crew drove to a recording studio in Fort Lauderdale. Surveillance video captured Henry behind the wheel of a Jeep, with Melly seated behind him and the two victims on the passenger side.
Hours later, Henry arrived at Memorial Hospital in Miramar and told staff that his friends had been shot in a drive-by. Both Williams and Thomas were pronounced dead. Melly was not present.
Forensic experts later testified that the gunfire came from inside the vehicle, specifically from the seat behind the driver, where Melly had been sitting.
Prosecutors believe the killings stemmed from internal conflict within the YNW collective, possibly linked to gang activity and money disputes.
Melly, whose legal name is Jamell Demons, faces the death penalty or life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder. His first trial in 2023 ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
The case has been bogged down by accusations of witness tampering and misconduct.
Mary J. Blige took to social media on Monday (September 8) with a pointed message that raised eyebrows and stirred speculation, just months into a $5 million legal battle with Misa Hylton.
“It’s all about me now,” Blige posted on X (Twitter). “I’ve done enough for the ungrateful.”
The cryptic post came as Blige continues to fight allegations that she sabotaged Hylton’s business relationship with rapper Vado by allegedly coercing him to leave Hylton’s M.I.S.A. Management and sign with her own imprint, Beautiful Life Productions.
Hylton filed suit in April 2025, accusing Blige of interfering with her management contract and blocking Vado’s album releases and touring opportunities unless he cut ties with her.
The lawsuit also names Blige’s head of security—described in court documents as her boyfriend—claiming he warned Vado he would “lose out on opportunities” if he stayed with Hylton’s company.
Hylton is seeking $5 million in damages and a court order to stop Blige from meddling in her future business dealings.
Blige’s legal team tried to shift the case to New York’s Commercial Division, arguing the dispute involved complex business law.
However, Judge Suzanne J. Adams denied the request earlier this month, stating the case didn’t meet the division’s requirements and would remain in civil court.
Blige’s attorneys have dismissed the lawsuit as “patently frivolous,” accusing Hylton of fabricating claims for attention and leverage. They’ve also filed for the case to be thrown out entirely and are seeking sanctions against Hylton.
In court filings, Blige’s team argued that Hylton’s company isn’t properly licensed or incorporated and that she doesn’t have the legal authority to act as a talent agent.
Hylton’s attorney said they attempted to resolve the matter privately, but turned to the courts after Blige’s side stopped responding.
Styles P took direct aim at Adam22 and Wack 100 after the podcaster mocked the “Drop My Flag” challenge, a grassroots campaign urging gang members to renounce violence and promote peace.
The veteran rapper went off after Adam22 posted a skit that appeared to ridicule the movement, which was launched by Bronx rapper Hocus 45th to encourage unity and reduce bloodshed in Black communities.
Though he didn’t name Adam22 directly, Styles P’s message was crystal clear.
“Whoever is black and is homeboys with the goofy white boy who mocked putting down the flags for gang members, “Styles P wrote on Instagram. “He must think yall b###### !!!!.. better g – check that s### and tell him Shut his (devil / federal) mouth when he see black men trying to help black babies !!!”
He continued, “I usually stay away from talking about a lot of s### … but what he is trying to do and doing represents a different type of evil … yall brothers around him better g check that s### are you are even more responsible and accountable than he is .!!!”
The rapper made it clear he wanted a face-to-face conversation with Adam22 and called for accountability from those around him.
“If he don’t make an apology to the culture and race and actually mind his business from this point on,” he added, “every black men that stands with him or besides him is a f###### coward !”
Adam22 responded in the comments, brushing off the criticism.
“It was a joke about some gay s### some dudes did,” he wrote. “Hocus acting like I was dissing him and members in general is pure clout chasing. You too smart to be falling for this one unc.”
Styles P fired back, “I don’t give two s#### about what’s going on with you and hocus .. what you ain’t gonna do is have young kids thinking it ain’t cool to get on the straight and narrow.”
He claimed Adam 22 is “eating off the culture” and demanded he take action “to uplift it !!!!!”
Wack 100 jumped in to defend Adam22, writing, “@stylesp FIRST OFF NOBODY TELLS US THE #WEST WHAT TO DO WITH WHAT WE ORIGINATED 2nd OFF THE CLOWN HES CLOWNING DOESNT HAVE THE RIGHT RANK OR RESPECT TO DICTATE NOTHING. 3rd WE DONT KNOW WHAT G CHECK IS … @adam22 STAY YOUR COURSE.”
Styles P wasn’t moved. “I don’t give a f### about no gang period I care about the babies I ain’t a blood or a crip IM A BLACK MAN !!! And if you can’t drop flags cool .. at least teach these kids something better.”
The “Drop My Flag” initiative, started by Hocus 45th, aims to inspire gang members—especially in New York—to abandon street affiliations and work toward peace. Styles P emphasized the importance of treating such efforts with respect, especially from those profiting off Hip-Hop culture.
Donald Trump was referenced in a newly revealed page from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2003 “birthday book” that House Democrats released Monday (September 8), featuring a crude joke about Epstein allegedly “selling” a woman to the current president for $22,500.
The handwritten caption, scrawled beneath a photo of Epstein and longtime Mar-a-Lago member Joel Pashcow holding a large mock check, reads: “Jeffrey showing early talents with money + women! Sells ‘fully depreciated’ [name redacted] to Donald Trump for $22,500.” The note continues, “Showed early ‘people skills’ too. Even though I handled the deal I didn’t get any of the money on the girl!”
The woman’s name and two faces in the photograph are obscured. The oversized check features a signature labeled “DJ Trump,” though handwriting experts and critics have noted it doesn’t match Trump’s known signature from official documents.
NEW PAGE FROM EPSTEIN’S BIRTHDAY BOOK: Epstein and a longtime Mar-a-Lago member joking about selling a “fully depreciated” woman to Donald Trump for $22,500. pic.twitter.com/iEMNSRX7X8
According to The Wall Street Journal, the woman mentioned in the joke was someone Trump and Epstein “socialized with” in the 1990s. Her attorney told the outlet she had “no knowledge of the letter” and did not know Pashcow, calling the entry a “disgusting and deeply disturbing hoax.”
The image was part of a larger batch of documents released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, which included what appears to be the full version of Epstein’s “birthday book.” The release comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s ties to powerful figures and a bipartisan push to unseal all related files.
Trump, who has repeatedly downplayed his relationship with Epstein, dismissed the release as politically motivated. “Democrat hoax,” he said, referring to the effort to make the Epstein files public.
One of the other documents released Monday includes what appears to be a birthday message from Trump to Epstein, written inside a crude sketch of a woman’s body. Trump has denied writing the note. The White House claimed the letter is fake, citing discrepancies in the signature. However, critics including George Conway pointed out that Trump has previously used a similar “Donald” signature.
Pashcow and his legal team did not respond to requests for comment from The Wall Street Journal.
Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in August, 10 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death, ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner, fueled widespread speculation and conspiracy theories due to his connections to high-profile individuals.
Keefe D told investigators that Sean “Diddy” Combs offered $1 million to have Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight killed, according to a newly surfaced Drug Enforcement Administration report tied to his upcoming murder trial.
The allegation, originally made in confidential police interviews from 2008 and 2009, resurfaced in a 2025 DEA document obtained by USA Today and is now part of the legal proceedings against Keefe D, whose real name is Duane Keith Davis.
The report states Keefe D claimed Diddy said something like, “He would give anything for those dudes’ heads,” referring to Tupac and Suge, and offered a $1 million bounty to make it happen.
The fatal shooting happened just hours after a violent brawl involving Tupac, Suge and rival gang members at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas following a Mike Tyson fight in September 1996.
Tupac died six days later from multiple gunshot wounds. Suge survived with a head injury.
Diddy has never been charged or named a suspect by Las Vegas police and has consistently denied any role in Tupac’s death. His legal team has dismissed the allegations as baseless.
Still, the claims have reignited interest in the long-unsolved case. Tupac’s family has hired a New York-based attorney to explore potential connections between Diddy and the murder, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Diddy’s Former Body Guard Urges Authorities To Trace $1M Check Tied To Tupac Shakur’s Murder
In April, Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal urged federal agents to follow the money trail. He believes a $1 million check could tie Diddy to the murder-for-hire plot.
Deal alleged the funds may have been routed through Eric “Von Zip” Martin, a known associate of Keefe D, who has long been suspected of acting as a middleman in the alleged scheme.
“If they follow the money and the lawsuits, they’ll find the truth,” Deal said, pointing to legal filings by former Bad Boy Records president Kirk Burrowes, who also accused Diddy of harboring deep resentment toward Tupac.
In previously unreleased audio from 2008, which surfaced in August 2024 through the Murder Rap documentary, Keefe D said he spent years trying to collect the $1 million from Diddy.
He claimed he initially sent Von Zip to retrieve the money, but Martin allegedly disappeared with it. “He kept the money,” Keefe D said, explaining that the betrayal ultimately led him to speak out.
Keefe D, the only person charged in connection with Tupac’s murder, is scheduled to stand trial in Las Vegas in February 2026.
He has pleaded not guilty and insists he wasn’t in the city the night of the shooting. His defense argues that some of his past statements were made under immunity and should not be used against him.
Daz Dillinger ignited buzz over his upcoming album and a pointed promo targeting Death Row Records, but he insists it’s not a personal jab at Snoop Dogg.
The Dogg Pound rapper sparked rumors of a rift after teasing his upcoming project, Retaliation, Revenge, and Get Back 3, set to drop Thursday (September 11).
The graphic shows a bullet-riddled Death Row logo with the words “F**k Death Row Records, Sincerely Yours Cuzzn Daz.”
👤DAZ DILLINGER👤
💿F### SNOOP DOGG AND DEATH ROW RECORDS SINCERELY YOURZ DAZ💿
▫️ALBUM CONSISTING OF 12 SONGS DISSING SNOOP DOGG▫️
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 1, 2025
It also refers to Snoop as “Snoop Knight,” a mashup of Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight that had people assuming Daz was reigniting old beef with his cousin and longtime collaborator.
“It ain’t that,” Daz told TMZ when asked if the album was a full-on “f### Death Row” project. “It’s just retaliation, revenge and get back,” he said, echoing the title of his 1998 solo album.
Daz made it clear the message is aimed at the brand of Death Row, not Snoop personally.
“We good,” he said of their relationship, brushing off the idea of any lingering tension, stating that his issue is with “the past Death Row.”
The promo, however, had many online assuming otherwise. The phrase “Snoop Knight” in particular raised eyebrows, with some interpreting it as a dig at Snoop’s current role as head of Death Row Records.
The label, once run by Suge Knight, has long been a source of frustration for Daz, especially over royalty disputes and creative control.
Daz and Snoop’s history runs deep. As cousins and founding members of Tha Dogg Pound, the two helped shape West Coast Hip-Hop in the ’90s. Their bond has seen its share of ups and downs, but Daz emphasized that any personal drama is behind them.
The album continues Daz’s long-running critique of the Suge Knight era and his own complicated history with the label.
Despite the aggressive tone, Daz says the project is more about closure than conflict.
Retaliation, Revenge, and Get Back 3 is scheduled to release Thursday (September 11).
Masta Ace and his many, many worlds. Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro talk to Ace and all that he’s got going on— past, present and future possibilities. Eminem, Juice Crew, Born to Roll, Fat Joe and “The Falling Season.“
Masta Ace is one of Hip-Hop’s most respected lyricists, a quiet giant whose influence spans decades. From his early days in the legendary Juice Crew to cult classics like Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer, Ace has remained consistent, creative and deeply authentic. He’s one of us.
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, Masta Ace opens up about his new stage play, The Falling Season, why he never chased gimmicks, the origins of “Born to Roll” and viral debates about whether Eminem borrowed his flow.
Jigsaw: Let’s jump right in. A lot of people online say Eminem might have borrowed from your flow. What’s your reaction when you hear that?
Masta Ace: I’ve seen those posts, and honestly, I don’t repost that stuff because I think it’s disrespectful. As artists we all feed off each other. Early on, I even sounded like Rakim. We’re all finding our way. Eminem has said himself he was influenced by a lot of people—Redman, Kane, Onyx, Grap, a long list. I might have been one of those names, but he took it to a whole different plateau. I respect him, and he respects me. He’s influenced me too—with the courage to say things you might not expect a rapper to say, and the way he rhymes words you wouldn’t think of.
Jigsaw: Speaking of influence, Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer are classics. You’re now bringing characters from those albums into your play The Falling Season. Can you tell us about that?
Masta Ace: Yeah, the play is influenced by three albums: Disposable Arts, A Long Hot Summer, and The Falling Season. I pulled characters from the skits—like Lisa from Disposable Arts and Fats Belvedere from A Long Hot Summer—and built them into full characters. The play follows a 17-year-old in high school, mixing in parts of my real life with those album storylines. It’s Hip-Hop theater, but authentically Hip-Hop—not just rapping like Hamilton, but something DJs, producers and MCs can truly connect with.
Jigsaw: You’ve got one of the most consistent catalogs in rap, but you’ve said labels didn’t always see your vision. What happened with “Me & the Biz”?
Masta Ace: That was Warner forcing my hand. I wanted “Music Man” as my first single. They told me flat out, “If ‘Me & the Biz’ isn’t first, don’t expect a second single.” As a new artist, I couldn’t push back. The label made it into a novelty record, even with the puppet. That wasn’t me. But the lesson I learned pushed me to make Slaughtahouse gritty and hard. That album wouldn’t have sounded the way it did without that experience.
Jigsaw: And then came “Born to Roll,” which blew up. How close was that to never happening?
Masta Ace: Real close. “Born to Roll” was actually the remix to “Jeep Ass N###a.” Delicious Vinyl didn’t even want to release it—they were already pushing “Slaughterhouse.” I fought to get it tacked onto the B-side. Radio stations in the Bay and L.A. started playing it instead of the A-side, and it spread nationwide. That’s when the label scrambled and said, “We need a video.” That record set everything off.
DJ Thoro: Looking back at the Juice Crew—“The Symphony,” G Rap, Kane, Biz, Shan—what was that environment like?
Masta Ace: The bar was set very high. You had to sink or swim. We weren’t as close personally as people think—we’d mostly see each other at the label or shows—but the competition was real. I knew it’d be hard to stand out, but it shaped me. Funny thing, I wasn’t even signed to Cold Chillin’ when “The Symphony” dropped. They didn’t even plan an album for me until “Letter to the Better” blew up in the U.K. That’s when they finally said, “OK, we’ll do an album.”
Jigsaw: You’ve been in the game since the ’80s. What keeps you motivated?
Masta Ace: The fans. When someone like Thoro tells me a song helped him keep going, or fans come up to me at the merch table and say my music got them through something—that makes it worthwhile. Awards are nice, but knowing I’ve impacted lives is what really counts.
Nas dropped a major teaser Monday (September 8) for a new Mobb Deep album titled Infinite, giving Hip-Hop heads a reason to look forward to 2025 with a posthumous project honoring the late Prodigy.
In a short video posted to Instagram, Havoc reflects on the creative process behind the album.
“We didn’t have no choice but to make ill songs,” he says in the clip. “We really dug deep and was like, ‘Aight, let’s do it, man, with these lyrics, the beats.'”
Nas captioned the post, “@mobbdeepqb Against The World #Infinite coming soon.”
The upcoming release marks Mobb Deep’s first album since 2014’s The Infamous Mobb Deep and their first since Prodigy’s death in 2017.
The project is entirely produced by Havoc and The Alchemist, who both confirmed earlier this year that the album is complete.
“This s### is official,” Havoc said during a recent appearance on Drink Champs. “It’s done. S### is mixed, mastered, ready to go.”
The Alchemist echoed the sentiment in an earlier interview, praising the depth of Prodigy’s lyrics.
“They did so much work, it was insane,” he said. “You could just peel back layers in Prodigy’s rhymes. He was ahead of his time.”
Infinite is part of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It… series, a curated slate of releases from Hip-Hop legends, including Nas & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, De La Soul, Big L and a still-unnamed surprise artist.
The series was announced in April and will roll out through the end of 2025.
The album also coincides with the 30th anniversary of Mobb Deep’s 1995 classic The Infamous, a cornerstone of East Coast Hip-Hop that painted a stark portrait of life in Queensbridge.
While no official drop date has been confirmed, Nas’ post signals that Infinite is on the horizon.
Damon Dash took a swipe at Cam’ron on Monday (September 8) after 50 Cent announced plans to turn Paid in Full into a television series and bring Cam’ron on board, amid a long-simmering rift between the former Roc-A-Fella collaborators.
Dash, who reportedly lost control of the Paid in Full rights during bankruptcy proceedings, weighed in on the topic after Cam’ron confirmed his involvement in the upcoming project.
Cam posted on Instagram, “So we’ve been talking about this for a few months now, and it’s almost time. Thx @50cent for the opportunity my n####. We gonna burn this s### down!!”
Dash reposted Cam’s announcement with a caption that read, “Smh stay tuned,” followed by, “damn.. the real Rico @mr_camron so this is what this is all about.”
He then escalated the situation with a video message aimed directly at Cam’ron: “I want to congratulate him for making 50 his new boss. So congratulations Cam, 50 is now your new boss, and you’re proud of it.”
Cam’ron didn’t let that slide. He fired back in the comments, writing, “U really turned into a chatty patty damn..tagging me every post.”
He then threw in a jab referencing a line from the original Paid in Full film. “N#### get cut out of tv series everyday B, u be ight,” he added. “U only doing this for clicks, this the most action u got in ya Chanel EVER. You welcome. For now on my lil n####. Lolol . Go to the store for me real quick.”
The tension between the two escalated over the weekend when Dash accused Cam’ron of crossing a line by reaching out to his son, Boogie Dash.
According to Dash, Cam tried to set up a paid interview with Boogie through a third party, which Dame called “a new level of low.” He said Cam was “scared” to speak to him directly and criticized him for dragging family into their personal issues.
50 Cent, who now claims to hold the rights to Paid in Full, has yet to comment on the back-and-forth.
The original film, released in 2002, starred Cam’ron as Rico and was produced by Dash under Roc-A-Fella Films.
Travis Hunter’s wife, Leanna Hunter, pulled up to her hubby’s big NFL debut in Jacksonville looking like a whole event, rocking a custom fit that had folks doing double takes at EverBank Stadium.
One week after giving birth, she stepped out in a white bodysuit from Pretty Little Thing, featuring her man’s name iced out in blue crystals across the back, courtesy of MVPBae.
But the real scene-stealer was her boots, and not just any boots — these knee-highs were literally made from Hunter‘s jersey, designed by Jessica Martini.
“The star of the show,” Leanna said on TikTok, clearly showing love for her flashy footwear. Travis Unter co-signed the drip in her comments with two simple words: “The boots.”
Leanna gave birth to their son barely a week before the game and she wasn’t shy about showing out. She posted pics of the outfit with the caption, “No revenge bc this is my body 1 week PP.”
Travis Hunter and Leanna tied the knot in May and by August 27, they had already posted a YouTube video introducing their newborn.
But it hasn’t all been love and likes. Leanna has been dragged online by folks calling her everything from a “gold digger” to “disrespectful” during public appearances.
One emotional video of her crying went viral, sparking all kinds of wild rumors about their relationship and even divorce talk.
She clapped back in a nearly 8-minute TikTok, saying, “I truly love that man,” and shut down the gold digger label.
Freddie Gibbs took a verbal swipe at Gunna during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, labeling him a “rat bastard” in a video that quickly made the rounds online—but the backlash came just as fast when viewers noticed he never actually approached him.
Gibbs posted the clip to social media, where he’s seen sitting beside a friend. He captioned it, “2 n##### that never ratted.”
In the video, he says, “I see you, boy. He’s tryna hide,” before calling Gunna a “rat bastard.”
Freddie Gibbs was seated in same area as Gunna at the #VMAs and joked about him being a rat on his IG story
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 8, 2025
The moment was clearly meant to be a jab at Gunna’s 2022 Alford plea deal in the YSL RICO case, which Gibbs has repeatedly criticized.
But instead of praise, many online called out Gibbs for not confronting Gunna directly.
“N#### did this and didn’t say a word to him,” one user commented. “N##### hoes man.”
Another added, “Back in my days we used to fight if we felt away about a dude, kinda soft my guy.”
Gibbs didn’t let the criticism slide. He clapped back at one commenter with, “lol n#### f### u.”
When another user posted a meme saying, “Someone tell Freddie mind his business” and “Go and help that b#### with those kids,” Gibbs fired back with, “Tell yo daddy that b####.”
The tension between the two rappers isn’t new. On his recent project, Alfredo 2 with The Alchemist, Gibbs reignited the feud on the track “Lavish Habits.” He raps, “Gunna dissed me and took a plea, he a rat bastard.”
Gunna, meanwhile, has remained relatively quiet on the matter, though he’s been under renewed scrutiny following leaked jailhouse footage and audio from Young Thug in late August.
In one clip, Thug named an associate during police questioning, which led to fresh accusations of snitching. Thug denied the claims saying he was simply helping a friend and had not testified in court.
The irony wasn’t lost on observers, who pointed out that Thug had previously criticized Gunna for allegedly cooperating with law enforcement, only to now face similar accusations himself.
In a leaked jail call, Thug reportedly said Gunna took the deal to get out of jail for a woman. He also made it clear he no longer associates with him.
Banksy unveiled a provocative new mural on the walls of London’s Royal Courts of Justice on Monday morning, depicting a judge striking a protester with a gavel, before it was quickly concealed by court staff.
The anonymous artist confirmed the piece as his own by posting a photo of the mural on Instagram. The image shows a black-robed judge towering over a protester lying on the ground, clutching a white placard stained with what appears to be blood.
The artwork appeared on the Queen’s Building, part of the court complex, and is widely believed to reference recent pro-Palestinian protests in London. On Saturday, nearly 900 demonstrators were detained during rallies opposing the UK government’s ban on the activist group Palestine Action.
Court security tried to block onlookers from photographing the mural as more staff arrived with materials to cover it. By midday, the piece had vanished beneath a fresh layer of paint.
A spokesperson for HM Courts and Tribunals Service said the mural was removed because the building is protected under heritage laws. “The court is a listed building and officials are obliged to maintain its original character,” the spokesperson said.
The Queen’s Building, completed in 1964, is a Grade II-listed structure, meaning it holds national importance and is legally protected from alterations that could affect its historical value.
Banksy’s latest work adds to his long-running history of politically charged street art.
In 2005, he painted seven murals on Israel’s West Bank barrier, describing the wall as turning “Palestine into the world’s largest open-air prison.”
The 38-foot-high barrier separating Israeli and Palestinian territories has since become a site for anti-occupation graffiti and protest art, much of it inspired by or directly contributed to by Banksy.
In May, the elusive artist posted another politically themed piece in Marseille, France, depicting a lighthouse alongside the words “I want to be what you saw in me.”
Despite his global fame, Banksy’s identity remains unknown. His work continues to appear without warning and often disappears just as fast, especially when it lands on protected or controversial sites.
A$AP Relli is now going toe-to-toe with the legal system solo after burning through half a million dollars on lawyers in his ongoing defamation battle with A$AP Rocky, a case that could leave him owing tens of thousands more if he loses.
During a tense hearing Monday at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse, Judge Randolph M. Hammock urged Relli to rethink his lawsuit before it backfires financially.
“I would urge you to contact the other side and see if a deal can be made,” the judge said, according to Rolling Stone. “Maybe in exchange for dismissing the lawsuit, they’ll drop their claim for fees. … Maybe it’s time to cut your losses.”
Relli, who appeared by phone without legal representation, told the court he’s already sunk over $500,000 into the case. The defamation suit stems from a 2021 incident in Hollywood where Relli accused Rocky of shooting him with a semiautomatic weapon.
Rocky denied the claim and was acquitted in February 2025 after a three-week criminal trial. Jurors heard testimony that the firearm used was a movie prop loaded with blanks. Audio recordings presented in court captured Relli allegedly demanding $30 million from Rocky and offering to disappear “on an island” if paid.
After the not guilty verdict, Rocky leapt over the courtroom barrier to hug his partner Rihanna, who had attended parts of the trial.
Relli’s defamation suit, filed in 2023, claims Rocky and his attorney Joe Tacopina painted him as a liar and extortionist in public statements.
Rocky’s legal team is now pushing to have the case dismissed under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which protects free speech.
If successful, Relli could be on the hook for Rocky’s legal fees—estimated at around $50,000. A separate civil assault case filed by Relli against Rocky is scheduled for trial in January.
