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Upgrade Your Session: The Coolest Pipes You Haven’t Seen Yet

By: Staff Writer Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 1:02pmCategory: Uncategorized

Let’s face it—sometimes your go-to pipe just doesn’t cut it anymore. Maybe it’s seen better days. Maybe it never had a “cool” factor to begin with. Or maybe, just maybe, you’re ready to flex something fresh that turns heads and levels up your experience.

If that sounds like you, this one’s for the curious, the collectors, and anyone craving a serious glow-up. Because there’s a whole world of pipes out there—and the coolest ones? They’re not sitting on your buddy’s coffee table. Not yet, anyway.

1. Statement Pieces That Still Hit Like Champs

Forget basic. Today’s coolest pipes are conversation starters. Think wild glass art, unexpected materials, and design twists that still deliver smooth, powerful pulls. These pipes don’t just look good—they work hard. You may check here to learn more.

2. Space-Age Materials, Earthbound Chill

Titanium, ceramic, quartz… even stone. The newest wave of pipes pulls from industrial design and natural elements, offering you sleek durability, heat retention, and clean flavor all in one futuristic form.

3. Glow, Sparkle, Color-Shift: Visuals Are Evolving

From color-changing glass to glow-in-the-dark silicone, pipe design is getting a serious aesthetic upgrade. Don’t be surprised if your next favorite pipe looks like it came from an alien nightclub.

4. Compact Doesn’t Mean Boring

Smaller pipes are winning big lately—with foldable, pocket-sized, or stealthy designs made for life on the go. Minimalist silhouettes keep things subtle but still bring the fire when it’s time to spark up.

5. Designer Pipes You Can Actually Afford

Custom doesn’t have to mean expensive. Artisan glassblowers and indie pipe makers are releasing limited-edition drops with bold looks, standout features, and prices that won’t wreck your stash fund.

6. Multi-Use Marvels: Pipes That Adapt to You

Why settle for one purpose? Look for hybrid pieces that switch between dry and water filtration, or convert from hand pipe to bubbler in seconds. Flexibility is the new power move.

7. Pipes Built for Flavor Fanatics

If you’re chasing terp profiles and crisp hits, some of the coolest pipes are designed just for taste. Quartz bowls, double filtration, and narrow airflow paths are becoming must-haves for the flavor-obsessed.

8. Futuristic Features You Didn’t Know You Needed

Magnetic closures, heat sinks, reclaim traps, and spill-proof bowls are changing the game. Today’s top-tier pipes blend tech and tradition for a smoother, smarter experience—no lighters lost or messy burns.

9. Art, Not Just Accessory

Pipes now double as sculpture, wall-hanging art, or functional decor. Whether you’re vibing with abstract forms or pop-culture references, these pieces are unapologetically bold—and surprisingly useful.

10. Your Next Favorite Pipe Is Here

Still holding onto that hand-me-down spoon? It’s time. Explore the next wave of innovation and expression with the newest drops at Smokea’s Pipe Collection

. From bold to minimalist, quirky to cutting-edge, this collection is curated for people who care about how they smoke as much as what they smoke.

NFL Player Invokes YNW Melly To Celebrate Beating Former Team

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 1:00pmCategory: News

E.J. Speed posted a photo of YNW Melly just minutes after the Houston Texans edged out the Indianapolis Colts 20-16, turning a personal victory into a public statement that raised more than a few eyebrows.

The linebacker, who spent six seasons with Indianapolis before signing a one-year $5 million contract with Houston, uploaded the rapper’s image to both Instagram and Twitter without any caption.

But the message was loud and clear to those familiar with Melly’s legal troubles: Speed was equating his performance against his former team to something far more sinister.

Melly has been jailed since 2019 on first-degree murder charges for the deaths of two close friends and fellow artists, Anthony Williams (YNW Sakchaser) and Christopher Thomas Jr. (YNW Juvy).

Prosecutors allege Melly and associate Cortlen Henry (YNW Bortlen) staged a drive-by shooting to cover up the killings, which occurred inside a Jeep in October 2018. The victims were shot in the head, torso and back. Melly’s first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2023.

A retrial is scheduled for January 2027.

What made Speed’s post even more unsettling was the accompanying audio. On his Instagram story, he played five lines from Melly’s breakout track “Murder On My Mind,” a song widely interpreted as a chilling depiction of betrayal and violence.

The lyrics he chose included references to bloodstains, farewells and remorse, far from typical post-game celebration material.

Speed’s history with the Colts adds another layer to the situation. Drafted in the fifth round out of Tarleton State, the Fort Worth native climbed the ranks from special teams contributor to starting linebacker, logging a career-best 142 tackles in 2024.

Despite his production, the Colts let him walk in free agency, a move that clearly didn’t sit well with him. In Sunday’s game, Speed recorded three tackles and helped Houston secure a narrow victory.

But instead of posting highlights or locker room photos, he opted for a message that many interpreted as a digital jab at his former team, one laced with references to an unresolved double murder case.

The reaction online has been mixed. Some praised the post as ruthless, while others questioned the judgment behind invoking such dark imagery. The Texans have not publicly addressed the post, and Speed has offered no explanation.

The post remains live on both platforms as of this writing, continuing to stir debate over whether the linebacker crossed a line between competitive edge and poor taste.

GloRilla Channels Michael Jackson During Bayou Classic

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 12:30pmCategory: News

GloRilla lit up the Caesars Superdome with a high-energy halftime tribute to Michael Jackson and a nod to HBCU culture during the 2025 Bayou Classic.

Big Glo turned the annual showdown between Grambling State University and Southern University into a celebration of Hip-Hop and legacy.

The Memphis rapper took the spotlight in a black-and-gold military-style jacket reminiscent of Jackson’s iconic look, delivering a visual homage that merged pop culture history with modern Southern swagger.

Her setlist included her hits “TGIF” and “Let Her Cook,” energizing the crowd with help from the Grambling State Tiger Marching Band and the Orchesis Dance Company.

The halftime moment also doubled as a brand collaboration, with dancers outfitted in gear from her ongoing partnership with Adidas.

GloRilla called the performance meaningful, saying the Bayou Classic is “a huge moment for HBCU culture” and adding she was honored to perform with Grambling State students.

Off the field, GloRilla was also spotted courtside during a recent NBA game, cheering on Brandon Ingram, the Toronto Raptors forward rumored to be her boyfriend.

She was seen celebrating after Ingram’s game-winning shot against the Indiana Pacers, adding fuel to ongoing speculation about their relationship.

While GloRilla’s performance stole the halftime spotlight, the game itself delivered its own surprise.

Southern University edged out Grambling State 28-27, snapping the Tigers’ four-game winning streak in the rivalry and sending shock through the Superdome.

Cassidy Exposes Eazy The Block Captain’s Yearbook Photo And Internet Explodes

By: illseed Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 12:09pmCategory: Rumors

Cassidy is supposed to be battling Eazy The Block Captain this week, but the battle is taking place on IG right now! He’s throwing haymaker! Eazy The Block Captain and a yearbook photo have the internet in a tizzy…all the way to Pottsville, Pennsylvania. OH MAN. This is wld and weird.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQVQZvZDtc5

Let’s talk about it.

Word is Cassidy got hold of Eazy’s 2004 Pottsville High School yearbook picture and posted it. Suddenly, we are questioning everybody and everything we thought we knew.

READ ALSO: Cassidy Responds To Rumors He Ghostwrote For Benzino

They laughing and roasting homeboy. Whoever narrated it sounded stunned, hurt, confused and entertained all at once. The screenshots matched up and it seems like they are not AI.

The running commentary didn’t let up. Eazy was compared to Bernie Mac’s nephew, a background extra from Saved By The Bell and more. This keeps going on and on and it feels like keeps keeps getting “worse.”

Outside of the jokes, there’s a deeper conversation bubbling. Fans are now circling around the bigger question: If the high school years were Pottsville, when did “the block” start?

And that’s the angle Cassidy is pushing, tapping directly into battle rap’s favorite pastime checking the résumé. Now, it is time to be clear. None of this confirms or denies anyone’s past. But in battle rap, perception is currency. And right now, Eazy’s biography is being challenged like nothing I have ever seen. I think he’s doing right by being quiet and watching and hopefully writing. Preparation will be GOLD when the battle happens over the weekend.

AllHipHop knows and might just have to pull up for this!

And Cassidy?
He’s somewhere in the cut, grinning like a man who knows he just flipped the culture on its side.

Donald Trump Crashes Out Over MRI Questions

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 12:00pmCategory: News

Donald Trump brushed off a question about his recent MRI by insulting a female reporter’s intelligence during a tense moment aboard Air Force One, continuing his pattern of targeting women journalists with personal remarks.

The exchange unfolded Sunday when the unnamed reporter asked Trump what part of his body had been scanned. Rather than offer a straightforward answer, Trump pivoted to a personal dig.

“I have no idea. It was just an MRI,” Trump said. “It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it. I got a perfect mark, which you would be incapable of doing.”

The moment added to a growing list of incidents in which Trump has verbally attacked female members of the press. Earlier this month, he referred to Bloomberg’s Catherine Lucey as “quiet, piggy,” a comment that drew widespread criticism.

The MRI in question has become a point of political tension, with Democrats pressing for clarity on the president’s health.

On NBC’s Meet the Press, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz questioned the situation, asking, “Has anyone in the history of the world ever had an MRI assigned to them and have no idea what it was for?”

Trump responded by calling Walz “incompetent” and insisting his MRI results were “perfect.” He also said he had no issue with making them public, stating, “If they want to release it, it’s OK with me to release it.”

During the same flight, Trump also clashed with NewsNation’s Libby Dean, turning his criticism toward the outlet itself. “Do you want to have it released, NewsNation? Failing, failing NewsNation. NewsNation is doing lousy, by the way,” he said.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later told reporters the MRI was part of a “routine physical examination,” but declined to specify what part of Trump’s body was scanned or why it was ordered.

Trump’s remarks fit a broader pattern of hostility toward female reporters.

In recent weeks, he called New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman “ugly, both inside and out” and asked another woman during a press gaggle, “Are you a stupid person?”

White House spokesperson Taylor Rodgers defended Trump’s behavior in a statement to Newsweek, saying, “This is the most accessible and transparent administration in history—full stop. The Biden administration hid the president of the United States from the press, covered up his mental decline, and lied to the media faces about it for years.”

Despite Trump’s claim that he’s okay with releasing the MRI results, the White House has not confirmed whether such a disclosure will occur.

‘I can hear something in here’: Texas woman buys HEB chicken broth. Then she pours it out

By: Kahron Spearman Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 12:00pmCategory: Newsbreak

A Texas woman is stunned after pouring out a box of H-E-B chicken broth and finding something unusual—not to mention disgusting—inside. Here’s what happened.

TikTok creator Taya Janae (@tayajanae7) discovered something unusual and disgusting in her H-E-B-brand chicken broth. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of food safety in mass-produced products, the evolving role of social media in consumer protection, and the cult status of the Texas-based grocer.

“So, I’m cooking, y’all, and I went to go open this up,” Taya Janae started. “It’s the H-E-B-brand chicken broth, and it smelled a little weird. And I noticed black stuff on this, and I can hear something in here. So I’m about to open it up. Mind you, the date is 12/12/26. I just opened it, so I don’t know what is going on.”

H-E-B Responds to Viral TikTok of Chicken Broth Box

She found what appears to be mold or contamination inside an unopened H-E-B brand chicken broth container. After opening and pouring it into a bowl, she noticed the contents appeared extremely moldy.

H-E-B became immediately aware of the issue through the viral TikTok video and responded directly to her on the platform.

“The health and safety of our customers is our top priority and we are concerned to see this,” they wrote. “Would you mind sending us a [direct message] with the UPC on the package and a good email address? We want to follow up with you.”

Viewers Weigh in on H-E-B’s Response

Other commenters noted H-E-B’s immediate attention.

“I love the first comment is: H-E-B STANDING ON BUSINESS! I love me some H-E-B,” said one person.

H-E-B has been strong at promptly recognizing product quality issues, with recalls ranging from ready-to-eat products to waffles to Salmonella in cucumbers.

One commenter provided the most likely reason for the mold. “Somebody had to have opened that prior and you just didn’t notice it and it grew bacteria,” they wrote. “I’m always so weary of those when I buy them I always double check those twist tops.”

H-E-B’s Fan Base and Reputation for Quality Control

The other keys here lie in the expectation of quality, the surprise in the rare falter, and the grocer’s cult following among Texas patrons—even those in the comments. It is probably the cultiest of the so-called “Texas Trinity,” along with Whataburger and Buc-ee’s.

One writer dubbed H-E-B “one of the most powerful cultural forces in existence,” with customers “ultimately loyal to H-E-B in so far as they are loyal to Texas.” And it isn’t just the made-in-house tortillas, the Cream Creations ice cream, and the store-branded items that compete with national brands.

The company has a “Quest for Texas Best” program that gives local entrepreneurs shelf space and offers scaling support, courses, and training. Then, there is the legendary social and disaster response support.

H-E-B contributed over $6 million to disaster relief after Hurricane Harvey in 2017, with chairman Charles Butt donating $5 million to the JJ Watt Foundation. The grocer opened 60 of 83 stores in the Houston area, even with short staffs. The company also opened a mobile kitchen that served hot meals to 40,000 people. They moved from Rockport to Victoria to Houston to Beaumont within days.

When the primary and secondary water supplies in Beaumont were flooded, the city called H-E-B. The company delivered thousands of gallons of water before the state or federal government could firm up a response.

The fact that Taya Janae got a same-day response over chicken broth in a box isn’t just good customer service; it’s H-E-B protecting an institutional reputation that took 120 years and countless acts of community service to build.

All Hip Hop reached out to @tayajanae7 and HEB for more information.

Ray J Says His Erratic Streaming Behavior Is Calculated To Make Him Money

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 11:00amCategory: News

Ray J says his erratic online behavior isn’t a meltdown—it’s a money move.

The singer and entrepreneur explained in a resurfaced interview that his public stunts are part of a deliberate strategy to drive engagement, boost impressions and rake in revenue across his digital platforms.

“All m############ want a story, I can give you stories,” Ray J said during a sit-down with Cam Newton on the Funky Friday podcast.

“Here’s how algorithms work. I got nine platforms. The worse it gets, the better it gets for us, impression-wise, algorithm-wise, profit-wise, everything.”

The clip, recorded four months ago, gained renewed attention last week after Ray J was busted on Thanksgiving and arrested after LAPD officers responded to a 911 call at his home in the Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The early-morning call reported a domestic dispute involving a firearm. The argument between Ray J and Princess Love was broadcast live on social media, with viewers witnessing the couple argue over custody and holiday plans for their two children, Melody and Epik.

During the livestream, Ray J allegedly picked up a handgun and appeared to load or handle it in front of the camera. Princess Love accused him of pointing the weapon at her and others in the room. At one point, she told him she had called the police, while Ray J was heard making threats toward another man present.

LAPD arrived shortly after 4 A.M., detained him and booked him on a felony charge of making a criminal threat. He posted $50,000 bail and was released later that day. Ray J previously insisted the chaos is intentional.

“So the worse I get, the more money I can make. For free. I don’t have to pay anybody for ads. All I gotta do is f###### crash,” he said. “All I gotta do is be going downward. F###### up. Losing your career. Frustrated. You’re going down. And they’ll post you every f###### day.”

When Newton asked if he was still in control of the narrative, Ray J replied, “Control is not even a question. We’re beyond control. We’re drawing it up and projecting it two years down the line.”

The resurfaced interview has sparked debate about whether Ray J’s recent behavior was part of the same calculated playbook.

50 Cent Torches Diddy On “Good Morning America”

By: Nolan Strong Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 9:33amCategory: News

50 Cent reignited his long-running feud with Diddy during a sit-down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, using the spotlight to promote his upcoming Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning and take fresh jabs at his decades-old rival.

The four-part series, executive produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, premieres December 2 and dives deep into Diddy’s rise through Bad Boy Records, his notorious parties and the federal charges that led to his 50-month prison sentence following a 2024 arrest and 2025 conviction.

In the interview, 50 Cent teased never-before-seen footage and made it clear he’s not pulling punches.

The video shows Diddy barking at his lawyers about strategy, in his hotel room.

“Listen to me. I’m gonna get off the phone right now and I am going to let you professionals look at the situation and come back to me with a solution. Y’all are not working together the right way. We’re losing, ” Diddy fumes.

Another exclusive clip shows Diddy complaining that he felt dirty after greeting people in Harlem after a visit.

“I need some hand sanitizer. I’ve been on the streets, amongst the people. Yeah, I gotta take a bath. The amount of people that actually, I’m coming in contact with, that’s what I have to do,” Diddy said.

“That shows you his character. What’s the odds that you would do that in front the camera, like that’s one of the moments where he forgot he was on tape, ” 50 Cent said.

When asked how he thought Diddy would respond once the series aired, 50 didn’t hesitate: “it’s not personal.”

The tension between the two Hip-Hop moguls dates back more than 20 years. In 1999, 50 Cent dropped “How to Rob,” a satirical track that name-checked a laundry list of industry figures, including Diddy, Ma$e and Lil’ Kim.

“I’ll snatch Kim and tell Puff, ‘You want to see her again/Dance your ass down to the nearest ATM,” 50 Cent rapped in the song.

During a 2018 interview with The Breakfast Club, 50 Cent started questioning Diddy’s sexuality and his motives.

“He said, ‘Let’s go shopping,’” 50 said. “I’m like, ‘What the f### you just say?’” He later publicly mocked the offer, using it as ammunition to question Diddy’s persona.

50 Cent addressed the issue during his interview with Good Morning America.

“What they consider a pre-existing beef, right? For 20 years, right? It’s me being uncomfortable with him suggesting that he takes me shopping. I looked at it like a tester, like, maybe you’ll come play with me, type of thing, right? And it’s not personal,” 50 continued.

Their beef took a more personal turn earlier this year during Diddy’s trial, when a woman referred to as “Jane” in court was widely believed to be Daphne Joy, 50 Cent’s former partner.

That revelation added fuel to an already combustible history between the two.

Now, with Combs behind bars at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, 50 Cent is using his platform to dig into the mogul’s past.

“If I didn’t say anything, you would have you would interpret it as Hip-Hop is fine with his behaviors,” 50 said. “There’s no one else being vocal. So you would look at it and say ‘mind your business, or let me not say nothing,’ it would allow the entire culture to register as if they’re for that behavior.”

Sean Combs: The Reckoning premieres on Netflix December 2.

‘Malicious compliance’: Her boss told her to dress ‘more professionally.’ She compiled, so why is her boss threatening to report her to HR?

By: Kahron Spearman Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 9:00amCategory: Newsbreak

A satirical clip lampooning the persistent gender bias in workplace dress codes is viral online. Here’s what’s behind the joke.

Creative firm Donut Digital (@donutdigital) posted the TikTok on Nov. 11. Through satirical, malicious compliance and role play, the creator exposes how directives to “dress more professionally” can carry implicit gendered expectations. Then she flips the concept on its head when the “boss” essentially says, “No, not like that.”

As the clip starts, she provides the context, writing in the overlay, “My boss told me I need to start dressing ‘more professionally,’ and this is how she reacted.”

Why Is Her Boss Threatening to Report Her to HR?

“I’ve been receiving some complaints from people today about your on-call etiquette,” the boss says. “Do you mind going on cam?”

The employee turns on the camera, wearing a suit and a fake mustache.

“OK. Wow. It kinda seems like you just Googled ‘professional’ and then put on what you saw,” the boss voices in disappointment. “Like, do you mind just taking off the mustache while we have this call? It’s just kind of—Yeah. Just peel it off.”

Then, apparently taking the whole fit in, the boss says, “Wow, so that also has got to go. OK. Say it with me. ‘I will not wear a mustache to meetings anymore.'”

The creator responds, “I will wear mustaches to meetings.” The boss is clearly at her wits’ end: “HR needs it—just you saying it out loud. So say it with me. ‘I will not wear mustaches to meetings.'” But again, the “employee” doesn’t repeat the requested words.

Viewers React to the Satirical Workplace Sketch

In the comments section of the video, viewers riffed on the joke.

“I’m a manager and this is so funny to me, I’m Gen X,” said one person. “She has no right to tell you that you can’t wear a mustache. That’s discrimination.”

One person joked, “I NEVER SKIP A MALICIOUS COMPLIANCE VIDEO.”

“Do men also have to not wear mustaches to meetings?” asked another viewer.

If This Video Wasn’t a Joke, Would the Boss’s Behavior Be Legal?

The broad issue with the “boss” and her disappointment is legally iffy. For one, the 1989 Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins case (itself based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) says that gender stereotyping is discrimination. An employer asking someone to remove a mustache, then questioning a masculine outfit, is technically illegal.

Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination extends to sexual orientation and gender identity, and was further fortified by Bostock v. Clayton County. The case confirmed that employers can’t require transgender employees to follow a dress code for their assigned sex at birth, and that no dress code can force employees to dress contrary to their gender identity.

Also, Donut Digital is based in Manhattan Beach, California. Had the clip been a real situation, the boss would have been in legal danger. The state of California explicitly states that it is illegal to prohibit female employees from wearing pants or to require women to wear skirts. The state also protects against discrimination based on gender expression. Even an intimation of gender normativity would be problematic.

In this scenario, Human Resources would reprimand or fire the manager for placing an unequal burden on the worker. As one commenter noted, the boss was “restricting your gender identity. HR should be taking YOUR side.”

All Hip Hop reached out to Donut Digital for more information.

A$AP Rocky Named Chanel Ambassador In Stylish Surprise

By: Mike Winslow Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 8:00amCategory: News

A$AP Rocky landed a high-fashion partnership and a film role in one move as Chanel announced the Hip-Hop artist as its newest brand ambassador, marking a major crossover moment between luxury style and music culture.

The French fashion house made the announcement alongside a short film directed by Michel Gondry, the filmmaker behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The visual pairs Rocky with The Substance actress Margaret Qualley in an artsy vignette meant to celebrate his appointment.

In a statement shared by Chanel, the company described Rocky as an artist whose “talent, curiosity and limitless creativity” align with the label’s vision.

Chanel’s artistic director Matthieu Blazy praised the rapper’s multidimensional appeal, saying, “Rocky is an incredible artist who puts his heart and soul into every project he’s involved in, in addition to being an incredible human being.”

Blazy added, “Musician, actor, father, friend… he brings so much to the table and always delivers with kindness. We are thrilled to welcome him to Chanel and I’m thrilled to work together again.”

A$AP Rocky responded with admiration for Blazy’s creative direction. “Matthieu’s imagination is pushing fashion forward. His designs feel both sensitive and strong, they’re grounded in reality but at the same time, always invite one to wonder. I’m so excited to see him at Chanel,” he said.

The Chanel partnership is just the latest high-profile moment in a packed year for the Harlem native. In February, Rocky was acquitted by a Los Angeles jury after standing trial for allegedly firing a gun at A$AP Relli in a 2021 incident in Hollywood. The jury found him not guilty on all charges.

In September, Rocky and global pop icon Rihanna welcomed their third child, a son named Rocki Irish Mayers, expanding their growing family.

On the entertainment front, Rocky appeared in the indie dramedy If I Had Legs I’d Kick You with Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien, and also starred in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, sharing the screen with Denzel Washington.

The Chanel announcement and accompanying film were released on November 30, 2025.

ASAP Rocky and Margaret Qualley are seen on the set of a Chanel commercial in Downtown, Manhattan

Featuring: ASAP Rocky and Margaret Qualley
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 28 Oct 2025
Credit: Jose Perez/INSTARimages

‘You want me to pay more money to Airbnb?’: Woman pays over $3,000 for Airbnb. Then she gets there at 4 a.m. and the locks and water don’t work

By: Nina Hernandez Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 6:00amCategory: Newsbreak

A woman travels to an Airbnb she reserved and finds a series of security issues, which leaves her stranded in her vehicle arguing with customer support until past 4 a.m. Here’s a breakdown of what happened.

TikTok creator Ashley (@abravesfan27) posted a video about her situation on Oct. 30. In the video, she is sitting inside her vehicle on the phone with Airbnb. “I would’ve never driven this far, if it wasn’t for the Air Cover Guarantee,” she says. “So you’re telling me that on top of over $3,000 and this house being … the locks not working, the water shut off. You want me to pay more money to Airbnb during the same time frame to book another Airbnb?”

The person on the other end of the call says, “We understand your concern on this one.” Ashley explains that it’s now 4:30 a.m. in the morning, it’s cold outside, and she can’t stay in the Airbnb because it doesn’t have functioning locks. She appears to be requesting Airbnb provide alternate accommodations, but the agent says he isn’t able to provide direct support at the moment.

Is This a $3K Airbnb or a ‘Dystopian Nightmare’?

“I didn’t mishear that, it’s the truth,” Ashley says. “This isn’t like a dystopian nightmare, this is true. You’re just going to send me a link to spend more money on Airbnb? That’s the best you all do? Even though this is all covered under the ‘Air Travel Guarantee’? Why is this situation not covered?”

The customer service agent replies, “We will be helping you find a place you can stay while we are fixing the concern that you have with the original reservation that you had. You need to book this one on your end. We don’t have the option to book this here on our end.”

Ashley asks, “You don’t have the option or you’re not willing to? Because it says it’s covered under the air travel thing.”

The agent says, “I want to help you, however, this is a limitation here on our end.” Ashley asks, “What type of limitation?” The video cuts out as the man is about to respond.

In the caption, Ashley writes, “I tried one time to use Airbnb and never again. Over $3K and the locks didn’t work, the water was shut off, and there were trees blocking the driveway. Their support offered zero assistance. Uhh no. Hotel me until forever.”

Airbnb’s AirCover Protection Service

Ashley is referring to Airbnb’s AirCover protection service, which helps customers in the case of serious safety issues with the reserved property. According to this help article, Airbnb will assist customers in this situation in finding a similar listing “at comparable pricing.”

Additionally, the company says it will offer full or partial refunds in the event that there isn’t a similarly priced listing available.The policy is underwritten by Generali travel insurance and generally covers host cancellations before check-in, serious security issues, and false advertisement. This shouldn’t be confused with Airbnb’s travel insurance, which covers general travel-related occurrences.

Airbnb says that it “may” pay for or contribute to the cost of a new reservation, but it also offers travel credits in some cases. The rebooking assistance may vary based on the specifics issue reported and documentation.

In a follow-up video, Ashley shows viewers a screenshot from a conversation with Airbnb support during which the agent tells her the documentation she provided doesn’t include enough details to prove her check-in time or when she notified the host. That’s likely why Airbnb isn’t providing her credit.

Viewers React to the Woman’s Airbnb ‘Dystopian Nightmare’

In the comments section, viewers unloaded on the state of Airbnb. Many said they don’t recognize the platform they once knew.

“Airbnb has 100% lost the plot,” wrote one person.

“Airbnb is horrible,” said a second person. “Horrible.”

“Airbnb did the same thing to me and I never booked with them again,” wrote a third viewer.

In a statement provided to All Hip Hop, Airbnb said, “We want all of our guests to have a positive experience on Airbnb, and we supported our guest to make things right, including reimbursing them and assisting with a new place to stay. We have also taken action with the host to address the concerns reported. Issues like this are rare and our teams are on hand 24/7 to help.”

All Hip Hop contacted Ashley via email for comment.

Kim Kardashian’s Cheeks Will Start Your Week Off Right

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Dec 1, 2025 at 3:00amCategory: News

Kim Kardashian gave the world a visual mic drop on Instagram, posing in a sheer brown jumpsuit that left little to the imagination and even less to productivity.

The reality mogul turned the photo studio into her own private runway, uploading a carousel that instantly grabbed attention.

In one image, Kardashian stands with one hand on her hip while crew members mill around her.

A massive softbox light casts her silhouette in sharp relief, putting her backside squarely in the spotlight. It’s less behind-the-scenes and more like a still from a dream sequence.

Another slide brings her face-to-camera. Still in the same translucent one-piece, Kardashian stares straight ahead, her long black hair cascading down her back.

The outfit clings to her frame like it was airbrushed on, emphasizing every curve without a single exaggerated pose.

Another frame finds her lounging in a chair while her glam squad touches up her makeup. She scrolls through her phone, possibly scanning for the first comment to delete.

Even seated, the jumpsuit remains unforgiving, tracing every line of her body with precision. This isn’t Kardashian’s first time turning a casual moment into a viral spectacle.

As AllHipHop previously reported, she recently posted a series of photos from Brazil, where she swam in the ocean at night wearing a sheer vintage Alexander McQueen gown.

The caption read “shipwrecked in rio” and the images showed her adrift in the surf like a high-fashion siren. That same shoot included shots of her in a gold bikini by the pool and biking near the water’s edge, all carefully curated to deliver maximum visual impact.

This latest studio series feels like the landlocked follow-up. No waves, no beach, no props, just Kardashian, a skintight jumpsuit and the quiet power of her Instagram presence.

She didn’t post a motivational quote to start the week. She posted a reminder that her posts can stop time.

Klay Thompson Goes Overboard: Renames Boat After Megan Thee Stallion

By: Mike Winslow Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 10:00pmCategory: News

Klay Thompson stamped his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion into nautical history by renaming his boat the “S.S. Stallion” during a recent West Coast getaway, a move that’s fueling buzz about how serious things have gotten between the NBA star and the Grammy-winning rapper.

The Dallas Mavericks guard casually revealed the tribute in an Instagram photo dump from his coastal road trip, captioned “West coastin’.” Among the scenic shots was a clear image of his boat’s stern, freshly labeled “S.S. Stallion” with “Houston, Texas” printed below, an unmistakable nod to Megan’s hometown.

Meg was standing on the boat in brown boots and fitted jeans, her back turned to the camera.

The timing of the reveal is worth noting as well. Megan recently dropped a new single where she referenced Klay’s “stroke game,” and now he’s returning the public affection by putting her name on his boat.

The romantic gesture comes as the couple’s relationship continues to escalate. The pair only went public with their relationship in July, but they’ve been making big moves ever since.

Last month, the rapper posted an image that many believed proved she and Klay Thompson had bought a home together in California and had already moved in.

Another milestone came over Thanksgiving when Megan cooked dinner for Klay’s entire family. She even posted a behind-the-scenes look at her prep work.

While their relationship seems to be thriving, not everyone has been supportive. On a recent episode of the “Hoopin’ N Hollerin” podcast, former NBA players Jason Williams and Patrick Beverley made crude remarks, blaming Megan for Klay’s shooting slump this season.

Klay called the remarks “disgusting” and defended Megan against what many saw as baseless, sexist criticism.

From sharing a home to holiday dinners and now a boat that bears her name, Klay and Megan appear to be fully invested in their relationship.

Iggy Azalea Confirms She’s “Very Sure” She Won’t Return to Music

By: illseed Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 9:49pmCategory: Rumors

Iggy Azalea. The way people are talking about her, you would think she was Jay-Z. HA!

An internet fan innocently asked if she had signed a new record deal, the “Fancy” hitmaker said something that dashed the hopes of millions.

“F**k no,” she wrote under a selfie on Instagram. Damn, sis. There is a thing called independence and love of the culture that may prompt somebody to do music.

“But I did consider signing, for weeks. I’m very sure I don’t want to come back to the music industry.” The Australian-born rapper makes it seems like she closed the Hip-Hop chapter, but I think she did what most do: play around and break tf out. She got what she wanted and, to me, that as fame and money. Why do all this rapping when you can do OF? She couldn’t turn another page. Rap is hard. OF is easy.

Azalea has been distancing herself from full-blown releases for years. Her 2021 album, which I don’t recall, says it all – The End of an Era. It was a final bow, but I guess some people were holding their breaths.

Maybe it is time to recollect that Iggy did have hits with 2014’s The New Classic and her No. 1 smash “Fancy.” She remains as one of the most commercially successful Australian rappers ever.

But her story from an industry perspective is a bit different.

Earlier this year, Azalea went nuclear on X, claiming Universal Music Group owed her “millions of dollars in back pay” from overseas royalties. She said the number lived somewhere in the “eight-figure range” and insisted the corporation “technically stole” money during her early career. UMG stayed quiet, but Azalea didn’t. She has continued dragging those receipts into broader conversations about artist rights and royalty transparency.

On ABC News, she opened up about the psychological pressure cooker that defined her rise. She talked about being labeled an “industry plant” and called the rap game a “battlefield.” She didn’t sugarcoat a thing. “I was stepping on landmines left and right, and I just couldn’t survive it. It’s not survivable,” she said.

She did acknowledge her own missteps, so maybe I should give her some slack. “There are some things I walked into and deserve, or things I could have done better. But I can’t sit here all day long feeling sorry about that. It’s just part of life.”

Iggy Azalea is out of the music industry, and according to her, she’s not looking back at all. She is 35. I think she may reconsider given the right deal.

Lemme play my fave Iggy jam.

‘I feel like I live in LA’: Austin woman says that there is an ‘epidemic’ of ‘clean girls.’ What does that mean?

By: Adrienne Hunter Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 9:00pmCategory: Newsbreak

An Austin-based woman posted a video criticizing the aesthetic that she says is growing rampant throughout the city. Her analysis left viewers divided.

On Nov. 21, TikTok creator Greta Devereaux (@greta.d##) posted a video responding to a criticism she heard from a different creator.

“I saw this guy make a video about how there are all these copycats in Austin that wanna look like influencers,” she said. “They have the stupid haircut, the stupid tattoos, they all wear the same activewear all the time. And not only is it true, but there’s also a girl version of this.”

Deveraux Explains the ‘Epidemic’ of ‘Clean Girls’ in Austin

Devereaux gives an in-depth explanation of what she believes comes with this aesthetic that she associates with these women, with a text overlay reading, “The epidemic of ‘clean girl’ copy & pastes in Austin.”

“It’s like these girls that are super polished all the time, ” she said. “They’re always in a slick back or their hair is professionally done. They’re always wearing a monochromatic activewear set from like CSB or Alo or Define. They have like glowy clear girl makeup and a pair of like gold hoops. They have quite a bit of lip filler, too.”

However, after giving an in-depth visual of this aesthetic, she added a scathing criticism. “And I think most importantly, none of these people, girls or guys, have much personality.”

What Is the ‘Clean Girl’ Aesthetic?

The “clean girl” aesthetic emerged on TikTok and Instagram around 2021 and has since become a dominant look in many cities with active influencer cultures. At its core, the aesthetic is associated with minimalism, polish, and an aspirational level of effortlessness.

The trend is often characterized by slicked-back buns, perfectly fitted neutral workout sets, dewy skin, minimalist gold jewelry, and looking effortlessly put-together despite the fact that it oftentimes requires significant time, money, and intentional effort.

Brands like Alo, Lululemon, Skims, and Set Active have shaped the visual language of the trend. That helped to standardize the uniform now recognizable in gyms, coffee shops, and co-working spaces across the country.

The look has also become intertwined with a broader lifestyle aspiration around productivity, wellness, discipline, and a curated sense of restraint. Online, “clean girl” often overlaps with routines centered on green juices, hot yoga, cold plunges, and color-coded planners.

It’s less about any one piece of clothing and more about an overall presentation that signals control, tidiness, and an almost aspirational adulthood. Critics argue that part of why the aesthetic caught on so quickly is that it offers an archetype that feels safe and digestible.

Why Are People Bashing the ‘Clean Girl’ Trend?

Deveraux’s video elicited a divided reaction. Many defended the trend and said that people should be allowed to dress how they want.

“Why can’t people look and dress the way they want to without being criticized?” asked one commenter.

“I think it’s OK for people to do what they want and wear what they want!” added another.

However, many comments agreed with Devereaux’s take. Others said they feel as if that lack of personality is taking over a city once known for being “weird.”

One person wrote, “Yes, but also I think it’s OK to bemoan the slow death of individuality that we’re witnessing happen in real time. Nobody does what THEY like anymore. It’s just what’s trendy.”

“Austin is so boring now. I miss when Austin was lowkey ratchet,” wrote one commenter.

“Over the last five years, Austin’s developed its own scene for people who just moved here and watch Instagram lifestyle vlogs a lot,” said one commenter. “There’s a lot more scenes here in art, music, fashion, raves, outdoorsy granola vibes, or even country vibes if you go outside the city.”

The tension highlighted in Devereaux’s video mirrors a larger debate playing out in other rapidly growing cities about whether social media–driven aesthetics are flattening local culture. As places like Austin, Nashville, and Denver experience influxes of young professionals, long-time residents say that neighborhoods once known for their eccentricity now feel dominated by near-identical, Instagram-friendly looks and lifestyles.

For some, the “clean girl” trend is simply a fashion choice, but for many, it’s a symbol of sameness.

All Hip Hop reached out to Deveraux for comment via TikTok direct messages.

EXCLUSIVE: Turk Claims Cash Money Tour Financial Trouble Behind Tour Fallout In $12M Battle

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 8:00pmCategory: Exclusives

Turk says the Cash Money Millionaires’ 30th Anniversary Tour hit financial trouble long before he was removed, claiming promoters asked him to take less pay.

The rap star says his public friction with BG was used as a cover to hide the tour’s underwhelming performance and as the reason for his firing, according to information obtained by AllHipHop.

Turk argues Dope Shows, Inc. pushed to alter his guaranteed payments after admitting the tour was underperforming and struggling to generate revenue. Emails cited in the filing show the company reached out to him and his manager, flagging what they described as financial shortfalls and asking him to revise his payment schedule.

Turk refused to renegotiate. Within days, Dope Shows cut him from the lineup.

The court filing states the tour’s promoters “sent multiple emails” outlining that the shows were not bringing in enough money to satisfy the payment structure the parties agreed to in March, when Turk signed a ten-show deal for the Cash Money anniversary run.

Instead of acknowledging the tour’s financial problems, Turk says Dope Shows publicly claimed it removed him because of a social media feud with fellow Hot Boys member BG.

The company accused Turk of making threats and asserted that unnamed venues feared violence, though the filing says no proof has been produced to support those allegations. According to Turk, that explanation was a disguise.

The document says Dope Shows used the dispute with BG “as a pretext” to justify removing him from the bill after he declined to take reduced payments on a tour that was reportedly underperforming.

Turk also claims Dope Shows failed to follow the contract’s termination rules, which required written notice of any alleged breach and a five-day window to fix it, before removing him. The filing says no such notice was ever delivered.

The dispute escalated when Dope Shows sued Turk in New York federal court for $12 million, accusing him of defamation for publicly saying the company lacked the funds to pay him. Turk’s filing counters that the promoter’s own emails corroborate his statements.

The document adds another layer: after dropping him, Dope Shows and the tour’s booking agent, Artists By Artists Agency, allegedly continued to use Turk’s name, image and likeness in marketing the tour and future dates.

A cease-and-desist letter was sent on July 26, according to the filing. Turk sued both Dope Shows and the booking agency in Florida on September 25, claiming breach of contract and unauthorized use of his image.

Dope Shows then filed its own lawsuit in New York one month later, a move Turk calls “retaliatory” in the filing. The dispute continues as both sides fight over where and how the Cash Money tour’s collapse will be litigated.

Miami Barber Speaks After Customer Pulls Gun Over Awful Haircut

By: Nolan Strong Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 7:00pmCategory: News

The Miami barber who found himself at the center of a viral firestorm and a near-death experience after a disagreement over a haircut at his shop is speaking out.

Samuel Wilson, who owns The Square Cutz barbershop, was giving a routine trim to a client when the conversation turned tense over a hairline. Moments later, the man returned with a firearm, pointed it at Wilson and physically assaulted him, all while two kids sat nearby.

The entire confrontation was caught on video and has since spread across Instagram, Facebook and other platforms, racking up thousands of views and reactions.

“He wasn’t a man when he had that gun,” Wilson told Local 10 News. “He slapped me in the head with it, choked me out.”

The footage shows the man growing visibly irritated mid-cut, then stepping outside before storming back in with a gun. A second customer can be seen trying to intervene as Wilson attempts to defuse the situation.

“I did not think he was going to come around here and come back,” Wilson said. “I thought we might have fisticuffs but I didn’t think he was going to come back with a firearm. I told him, man, have a good day.”

Wilson said he had cut the man’s hair “many times before” and never imagined the situation would spiral into violence. The customer was reportedly wearing a county-issued uniform, adding confusion to an already surreal moment.

The video’s rapid spread has drawn widespread outrage, mainly because of the children who witnessed the armed confrontation. The panic in the footage has only fueled calls for police to take swift action.

Despite the trauma, Wilson says his commitment to the community he’s served for five years remains unchanged.

“This is a safe place for anybody,” he said. “I don’t hold no grudges,” Wilson added. “I can’t say I can forgive him. But I hope the best for you, homie. Have a good day and have a good life.”

As of now, no arrests have been confirmed.

Lizzo Says She Used Her Weight As “Protective Sheild”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 6:00pmCategory: News

Lizzo opened up about the darkest chapter of her life, detailing how a wave of public scrutiny and personal betrayal pushed her into a mental health crisis that led to her unexpected weight loss.

“I started losing weight in the fall of 2023,” she wrote in a deeply personal Substack essay. “I was severely depressed. I had been the subject of vicious scandal, and it felt like the whole world turned its back on me. I became deeply suicidal. I cut off all my loved ones.”

The Grammy-winning artist said the emotional collapse followed a lawsuit filed by three former backup dancers who accused her of harassment. The fallout left her feeling abandoned by friends and colleagues.

“I couldn’t trust anyone,” she said. “People I loved, trusted, and looked up to were turning on me publicly. They were making things up about me for clout and attention. God knows why…Fifteen minutes of fame? I guess I’ll never know.”

The emotional toll, she said, left her furious and voiceless. “I was angry every day. I couldn’t defend myself. I couldn’t explain myself. I couldn’t be myself. No one would believe me.”

What followed wasn’t a fitness plan or a body transformation goal; it was survival. Lizzo turned to pilates to cope with the emotional weight she was carrying.

“I needed a way to process [my] pain through [my] body,” she wrote. “I found that I had lost some weight in that process, but it wasn’t as significant as it is now. Because it wasn’t intentional.”

Through therapy, she began to understand the emotional armor her body had become.

“My weight had been a protective shield, a joyful comfort zone, and even sometimes a super hero suit to protect me through life.”

She traced her emotional burdens back years, her father’s death in 2009, a string of unhealthy relationships, and the pressure of financially supporting her family since 2016. “I wanted to let-it-the-f### go,” she wrote.

Lizzo has long been a target of public criticism over her appearance. From backlash over her sheer dress at a Lakers game to negative reactions to her workout videos, she’s been accused of everything from glamorizing obesity to giving in to fatphobia.

“The way I’ve been treated as a public figure since I was introduced to the world as a confident, body positive figure has been borderline emotional abuse,” she wrote. “And it’s simply because of my weight.”

Now weighing over 200 pounds, Lizzo says she’s proud of herself regardless of the number on the scale.

Sauce Walka Takes Center Stage as Republic Records Enters Gaming With “OnlyHands”

By: Houston Williams Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 5:30pmCategory: News

Republic Records has stepped into the world of gaming with a major new venture and Houston’s own Sauce Walka is a player in an unexpected way.

The label has announced a strategic partnership with developer Nothing Projects Interactive to launch OnlyHands, a real-time mobile fighting game inspired by the cult legacy of Def Jam: Fight for NY. The title is slated for release in late 2025.

Sauce Walka isn’t just a featured character, he’s part of the creative DNA.

“Proud to announce the future/present of Hip-Hop gaming,” Sauce Walka wrote on Instagram. “We have been begging for a video game like this since Def Jam Vendetta & Def Jam: Fight for NY… now it’s finally here… ‘OnlyHands’ is the elite Hip-Hop (open world) fighting game featuring the industry’s top artist & most influentially cultured figures in the RAPGAME. Real hands will be THROWN.”

Walka appears prominently in early trailers and has publicly stated he is working with the development team, injecting the game with his signature blend of energy, humor and authenticity. His involvement has already helped push OnlyHands beyond a typical music-industry tie-in toward something fans are beginning to view as a full-scale cultural event.

Republic has not yet confirmed which artists will appear as playable fighters, but the roster potential is massive. The label’s lineup includes Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi, Ariana Grande, Lorde, Taylor Swift and others.

Avery Lipman, Founder of Republic Records and Vice Chairman/COO of Republic Collective, said the partnership represents a deliberate push into digital culture.

“They’ve created a new paradigm with OnlyHands,” Lipman said. “It’s a seamless platform for the integration of gaming, music, and culture.”

Nothing Projects Interactive describes OnlyHands as a “music-first” ecosystem built on four pillars:
• Combat-driven streaming, where match victories trigger real music streams
• Playable artist avatars designed around each performer’s style and identity
• Instant content drops, allowing artists to push new moves, cosmetics, or tracks in real time
• A connected fan economy, merging streams, in-game rewards, and digital purchases

CEO Zane Comer said the intention is not to blend industries but to establish a new medium.
“Gaming and music were never truly separate—they just hadn’t found their native form,” Comer explained. “What we’re building isn’t a crossover, it’s a new medium.”

The project arrives as Republic’s parent company, Universal Music Group, expands deeper into interactive entertainment, including ventures in Roblox, metaverse fan experiences, and tools that integrate artists like Lil Wayne directly into games.

Meanwhile, OnlyHands is already building an online community through playful world-building, fictional “studies,” teaser clips, and cameos from Boosie, Key Glock, Kodak Black, and others.

But at this early stage, Sauce Walka is the loudest voice championing the game, positioning himself as both a character and a cultural architect.

Adin Ross Admits He Uses N-Word While Listening to Rap Music

By: Nolan Strong Updated Nov 30, 2025 at 4:00pmCategory: News

Adin Ross just dropped a bombshell that’s got the Hip-Hop community talking. The white Kick streamer straight-up admitted he uses the N-word when rapping along to songs, and he’s not backing down from it.

During his November 28 stream, Ross made the confession that’s now going viral across social media.

“I’m not going to lie to you guys. I’m not fake. Whenever I listen to rap music… there’s times where I say it. But me not saying it on stream, like, I have rapped songs before saying the word. I’m not a pu**y, and I’ll tell you guys that,” Ross told his viewers.

But Ross didn’t stop there. He doubled down by claiming every other streamer does the same thing, saying, “I believe that every single streamer f###### says it… pretty sure everyone f###### says it.”

For streamers who deny using the slur, Ross had harsh words: “they’re full of f###### b#######.”

This latest admission adds fuel to the already-burning fire around Ross and racial controversies. The 25-year-old streamer, who’s of Jewish heritage, has been at the center of multiple N-word incidents that have damaged his relationships within the Hip-Hop community.

The most damaging controversy came earlier this year when Kai Cenat revealed that Ross’s manager, Taav, called him the N-word during a heated phone call about Cenat’s McDonald’s commercial deal.

Cenat explained this incident was a major reason he distanced himself from Ross, saying the manager went on a racist tirade after he declined to collaborate with the Kick streamer.

Ross has also faced backlash from established Hip-Hop artists. Chief Keef previously reacted to Ross using the N-word during streams, and Sexyy Red has also addressed the streamer’s problematic language.

These incidents have created a pattern that’s hard to ignore in the Hip-Hop community. The issue of white fans using the N-word isn’t new in Hip-Hop culture.

Kendrick Lamar famously called out a white fan at his concert for saying the slur while performing “M.A.A.D City,” stopping the show to address the inappropriate behavior.

What makes Ross’s admission particularly problematic is his platform and influence.

As a prominent streamer with millions of followers, his casual attitude toward using racial slurs normalizes this behavior for his predominantly young, white audience.

His claim that “everyone does it” attempts to deflect responsibility rather than acknowledge the harm. The Hip-Hop community has consistently made it clear that the N-word isn’t for everyone to use, regardless of musical context.

Artists have repeatedly explained that singing along to lyrics doesn’t give non-Black people permission to use the slur, yet Ross seems to dismiss these boundaries entirely.

Ross’s “I’m not fake” defense misses the point entirely. Being authentic doesn’t mean ignoring the cultural significance and pain associated with racial slurs.

This controversy comes as Ross continues trying to rebuild his reputation in Hip-Hop circles.

Adin Ross’s casual admission and defiant attitude show he’s either unwilling or unable to understand why his behavior harms the culture he profits from.