FBG Casino landed in federal custody after authorities uncovered a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation during a raid at a rental property in Forest Park, Georgia, on November 14.
The 41-year-old Atlanta native, born Rico Deville Buice, was arrested alongside David Estevan Montillo Diaz after federal agents seized 21 kilograms of fentanyl, more than $380,000 in suspected drug proceeds and a Glock 19 handgun from the residence. Investigators also found a money counter and a food sealer, pointing to a well-organized drug distribution setup.
Casino attempted to escape through a side exit as law enforcement closed in, but was quickly detained with $4,000 in cash in his pockets. Agents later found another $80,000 inside a designer bag allegedly linked to the aspiring Hip-Hop artist.
The arrest marks a major fall from grace for Casino, who once stood beside his superstar brother Future on the platinum-selling track “Move That Dope” featuring Pharrell Williams and Pusha T. The song highlighted Casino’s lyrical presence and tied him closely to the Freebandz label, where he also worked behind the scenes as a CEO.
While he released several mixtapes during his music career, sources say Casino had stepped away from recording in recent years to focus on business ventures. That pivot now appears to have veered into criminal territory.
At a press briefing, U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said, “The collaborative effort of different law enforcement agencies united in the fight to eliminate transnational criminal organizations kept a staggering amount of deadly fentanyl from hitting our streets. The resulting charges send a strong message: fentanyl traffickers in our district may run, but they cannot hide. Instead, they will find themselves in federal custody, and their drugs and money seized.”
FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown added, “The seizure of 21 kilograms of fentanyl and over $380,000 in drug proceeds is a direct hit to those who seek to poison our communities. The FBI, in partnership with our law enforcement colleagues, will relentlessly pursue these criminals and hold them accountable.”
The bust was part of Operation Take Back America, a federal initiative targeting transnational drug networks. Agencies involved included the FBI Atlanta Field Office, the DEA Atlanta Division and the Clayton County Police Department.
Both Casino and Diaz appeared in federal court on November 19. They face conspiracy charges to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, which carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison.
Sukihana caused a stir at Los Angeles International Airport when she was seen being wheeled through the terminal after her birthday celebration, offering a blunt and graphic explanation for her condition.
The 32-year-old Love & Hip Hop: Miami star didn’t hesitate when asked why she needed assistance getting around the airport.
“I got f##### so hard last night. I’m not gonna lie, I got some good birthday dick so I can’t walk or nothing,” she told TMZ at LAX, delivering the quote with the same boldness that’s defined her public persona.
Suki, a Delaware native, is known for her unfiltered approach and sexually empowered image and has built a career on pushing boundaries in both music and reality television.
Before her headline-making airport moment, Sukihana commemorated her birthday by honoring her late grandmother. She shared that she asked for martial arts gear, including swords and nunchucks, as birthday gifts.
“I was happy about that,” she said, explaining the connection to her grandmother, who practiced martial arts.
Sukihana blew up after appearing in Cardi B’s “WAP” music video, which helped catapult her into the spotlight. She joined Love & Hip Hop: Miami in its third season and later released her debut project, Wolf P####.
She’s also appeared on the Zeus Network’s Baddies series and remains active in VH1 programming, continuing to grow her following through both music and television.
Abdul Robinson Sr. walked out of a Jacksonville courtroom Friday after being sentenced to time served for aiding two men in escaping after the 2020 murder of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr., a killing tied to the city’s long-running Hip-Hop gang rivalry.
The 54-year-old father of rapper Ksoo had already spent 1,898 days behind bars, the exact number of days handed down by the judge.
“I don’t know if they’re here or not, but I sincerely apologize for my part in their brief. I understand what it is to lose a child because I lost one. And I know some days you’re mad, some days you’re angry. It’ll never be the same, but I sincerely apologize for my part,” Robinson told the judge during his hearing.
Robinson Sr. admitted to helping his nephew Leroy “ATK Scotty” Whitaker and Dominique “Butta” Barner flee after Lil Buck’s death, which prosecutors say was part of the deadly feud between Jacksonville’s ATK and KTA crews.
“Your Honor, I’ll never give nobody a ride again. I don’t care if they call me and say they in labor, they water broke, I don’t care. I’ll never give nobody a ride again. I even thought the next car I get, I’m taking all the seats out besides the drivers seat because of this situation,” Robinson told the judge.
The violent back-and-forth between the two groups has claimed numerous lives since 2017, when 19-year-old Zion Brown, cousin of the late Julio Foolio, was gunned down, igniting a series of retaliatory killings that have engulfed the city’s rap scene.
Robinson Sr.’s release came with a heavy price.
As part of a plea deal, he testified against his own son, Ksoo. That testimony helped prosecutors secure a first-degree murder conviction against the rapper.
The case is one of several tied to the deadly Hip-Hop beef gripping Jacksonville.
In June 2024, Foolio was killed in Tampa. Prosecutors later secured a manslaughter conviction against Alicia Andrews, who they say helped track the rapper before he was ambushed and killed.
Though Robinson Sr. is no longer behind bars, he’s not entirely free.
His sentence includes two years of community control with electronic ankle monitoring, followed by three years of probation. The judge also imposed additional conditions as part of his supervised release.
Two other men involved in Lil Buck’s murder received life sentences. ATK Scotty received a life sentence, while Butta received 25 years after cooperating and testifying for prosecutors.
50 Cent wasted no time on Friday mocking Ja Rule after a viral video claiming to show the rapper being attacked outside a New York City restaurant, reigniting one of Hip-Hop’s longest-running rivalries.
The Queens-born mogul took to Instagram after blogger Tasha K alleged that Ja Rule had been “jumped” outside Sei Less, a popular Manhattan dining spot.
The report also suggested that individuals tied to Max B were involved, which quickly set off a frenzy across Hip-Hop circles online.
“Now who would do a thing like that, just punched him all in his milk dud head. LOL,” 50 Cent posted, delivering his trademark jab with a side of sarcasm.
The comment instantly lit up social media, drawing thousands of responses and reigniting memories of his long-standing beef with Ja Rule.
Ja Rule responded swiftly, calling the story exaggerated and false. He confirmed there was an attempted confrontation but said it didn’t escalate into violence and didn’t happen at Sei Less.
He also made it clear he was unharmed and continued his evening without issue.
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To further shut down the speculation, Ja Rule posted a video looking relaxed and unbothered, showing no signs of injury. The Murder Inc. veteran made it clear the rumors had been blown out of proportion.
Max B, who recently returned home after a lengthy prison sentence, also distanced himself from the claims.
He addressed the situation on social media, writing, “Don’t tie me or my people to anything negative. We grown we on positive vibes only.”
Despite both Ja Rule and Max B denying that any real incident occurred, 50 Cent’s post became the headline moment, reminding everyone that the tension between him and Ja Rule remains as active as ever.
Their feud has spanned over 20 years, with diss tracks, interviews and social media posts keeping the rivalry alive. 50’s latest jab is just the newest entry in a saga that has defined both artists’ careers in and out of the booth.
Tasha K went off on Ja Rule in a profanity-laced rant after the rapper threatened legal action over her claims that he was assaulted outside a New York City restaurant, with Fat Joe allegedly watching from the sidelines.
The outspoken blogger doubled down on her story during a livestream, insisting she had insider details about the alleged altercation.
“Why are y’all street n##### always hollering, sue? Ja Rule, why the f### are you sitting on the internet hollering, sue?” she said. “Y’all must think that s### scares me or something.”
“I’m sorry that I was half asleep last night when the text came through. And I didn’t have time to get on the phone with my m############ source that was back there. And they saw you getting your ass whooped and Fat Joe was sitting to the side,” she said. “I got all the m############ deets. All of them. And I’m going to talk about them tonight on the show.”
The controversy began when Tasha K posted that Ja Rule had been jumped near the upscale Manhattan eatery Sei Less.
The post claimed the incident involved people allegedly tied to Max B, who was recently released from prison and has been promoting peace since his return.
He said the incident didn’t happen at Sei Less and called the viral version of events “exaggerated.” He later shared a video of himself unscathed to shut down the rumors.
Max B also distanced himself from the situation, tweeting, “Don’t tie me or my people to anything negative. We grown we on positive vibes only.”
Tasha K ended her rant by brushing off Ja Rule’s legal threats and dismissing the idea that lawsuits would intimidate her.
She continued, “Right now I’m sitting as a multi-millionaire. Kevin Hart’s lawsuit went nowhere. Soulja Boy’s lawsuit went nowhere. R. Kelly’s lawsuit went nowhere. And millions of cease and desists that I got, including lately from Clarissa “f######” Shields.”
Something Seemed… Different About Kanye West In Japan
Kanye West popped up in Shibuya, Japan today for Gosha Rubchinskiy’s pop-up event, and on the surface, it looked really cool. The whole scene looked like a playground for creatives. The energy was high and Ye the man of the hour. He was getting free fits and all that. He even stopped to do a few interviews and seemed cool with the crowd.
But after the footage hit the internet, the comments section turned into a full-blown investigation. People started saying Kanye looked “off,” “slowed down,” or “way too calm.” Somebody said, “They gave bro a lobotomy.” Suddenly everybody is a behavioral specialist. But I must admit, it was interesting to see.
Some folks insisted he looked heavily medicated. Others swore he was just in a different zone. A few said, “This is old Ye,” while others said, “This is not Ye at all.” Meanwhile, the rest of us were just watching the clips like… something might actually be up.
Now, Kanye has been open for years about dealing with mental health challenges, medication and the tug-of-war between what he feels helps him and what he thinks holds him back. He also hasn’t exactly hidden his dislike for being medicated. I am thinking somebody behind the scenes could be pulling the strings.
On another note, Kanye was seen kneeling at the feet of a wealthy rabbi, apologizing for past comments and trying to reset things publicly. In that scene, he seemed a bit medicated too. The rabbi himself has a history that some people online side-eye. This guy sure likes rappers, but that’s not the point here.
At the end of the day, nobody really knows what’s going on with Ye behind the scenes. Maybe he was tired. Maybe he was relaxed. Maybe he was processing something. Or maybe he was just vibing out in Japan.
But something about that appearance definitely got people talking.
Zohran Mamdani pulled off the political equivalent of turning water into wine Friday, somehow transforming Donald Trump from his biggest critic into his most enthusiastic cheerleader during what can only be described as the most unexpected White House bromance in modern history.
The newly elected NYC mayor and the president emerged from their Oval Office meeting looking like old college buddies who had just discovered they both loved the same obscure band.
Gone were the days of Trump calling Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” who’s “not very smart” and looks “TERRIBLE” with a “grating” voice.
Instead, Trump was practically glowing as he gazed up at Mamdani with what witnesses described as genuine affection.
“I feel very confident that he can do a very good job,” Trump gushed, his usual combative demeanor replaced by something resembling paternal pride.
The transformation was so complete that Trump declared he “really would” feel comfortable living in New York City under a Mamdani administration, a stunning reversal from his previous threats to send in federal troops to his former hometown.
“I think he’s going to surprise some conservative people, actually and some very liberal people, he won’t surprise them, because they already like him,” Trump added warmly, apparently forgetting he once called the mayor-elect his “liddle communist” and threatened to cut all federal funding if he won.
The mutual admiration society reached peak awkwardness when Trump repeatedly shook Mamdani’s hand during their joint press conference, unable to contain his smile and enthusiasm.
“We agree on a lot more than I would have thought,” Trump beamed. “We’ll help him do a great job.”
Mamdani, for his part, seemed to have mastered the art of political alchemy, neutralizing Trump’s hostility by laser-focusing on affordability issues – apparently the one topic that could make the president forget his previous declaration that NYC would be an “Economic and Social disaster” under Mamdani’s leadership.
“I met with a man who’s a very rational person,” Trump said, conveniently overlooking his previous assessment that Mamdani was an irrational communist lunatic. “I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again.”
The lovefest was so intense that political observers wondered if they were witnessing an alternate universe.
Just months ago, Trump was telling voters on “60 Minutes” that he was a “much better-looking person” than Mamdani and endorsing Andrew Cuomo instead, calling any Jewish person who voted for Mamdani “a stupid person.”
Trump had also threatened to deport Mamdani, claiming without evidence that “a lot of people are saying, he’s here illegally” – despite Mamdani being a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2018.
Mamdani’s strategy of staying focused on shared concerns about affordability apparently worked like a charm, with Trump declaring they had found “common ground” on making life more affordable for New Yorkers.
The meeting’s success could spell trouble for Mamdani with his progressive base, who elected him partly on his promises to fight Trump on immigration enforcement.
During his victory speech, Mamdani had directly challenged Trump, saying, “If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”
But Friday’s performance suggested Mamdani had chosen diplomacy over confrontation, at least for now.
“It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City,” Mamdani said, his tone notably warmer than his election night declaration of “Turn the volume up” directed at Trump.
Political pundits were left scrambling to explain how two men who had spent months trading insults could emerge from a 25-minute meeting looking like they were ready to start a podcast together.
SZA stole the spotlight at Sabrina Carpenter’s Los Angeles concert Thursday night when the pop singer “arrested” her mid-show with a pair of pink fuzzy handcuffs during a playful segment that’s become a fan-favorite part of Carpenter’s tour.
The Grammy-winning R&B singer, born Solána Imani Rowe, was seated in the crowd at Crypto.com Arena wearing a bold red corset that immediately caught Carpenter’s eye.
The 25-year-old “Espresso” singer paused her performance to call out SZA and pull her into the theatrics of her “Juno” skit.
“I’ve got some competition,” Carpenter said as police sirens rang out through the arena. “SZA, you know what they say, it’s cuffing season, so I’m getting really flustered.”
She continued, turning up the charm: “Would you be the audience? Will you be my Valentine? My fabulous? This one’s for SZA and Juno, girl. Such a beautiful,” before presenting the 35-year-old singer with the fluffy cuffs.
SZA played along, smiling and accepting the moment with grace. She later reposted a fan’s video of the scene on her Instagram Stories, writing “Shy Guys \@sabrinacarpenter” with a red heart emoji.
Carpenter then shared SZA’s post on her own account, keeping the mutual appreciation going.
The lighthearted interruption came as SZA continues to ride the momentum of her Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar, which shattered records and pulled in over $256 million across 23 North American dates.
SZA co-headlined the European leg of the tour and the collaboration cemented her standing as a stadium-level act, following the success of her own “SOS Tour.”
Carpenter’s “Juno” arrest gag has become a signature part of her Short n’ Sweet tour, with previous celebrity guests like Gigi Hadid, Nicole Kidman, Drew Barrymore, Millie Bobby Brown, Joe Keery, and TWICE members Jihyo, Momo and Sana all getting “cuffed” onstage.
Megan Thee Stallion endured intense questioning Friday as defense attorneys for blogger Milagro Gramz systematically attacked her credibility during the fifth day of their Miami federal court battle.
The Grammy winner found herself defending not just her defamation claims but her character as Milagro Gramz’s legal team pressed her about alleged inconsistencies.
The Houston rapper acknowledged she hasn’t always been completely truthful in unrelated situations while maintaining her honesty regarding the criminal trial, according to Local 10.
The 29-year-old artist is suing Milagro Gramz, alleging the blogger orchestrated harassment alongside convicted shooter Tory Lanez.
Megan Thee Stallion’s lawsuit claims Gramz worked as Lanez’s “paid surrogate” to spread false statements following the 2020 shooting.
Tory Lanez received 10 years in prison after being convicted of shooting Meg in the feet during a Hollywood Hills incident. The Canadian rapper was recently held in contempt for violating a restraining order in this civil case.
Megan Thee Stallion described the devastating impact of a pornographic deepfake video Gramz allegedly promoted. “It was embarrassing,” she testified about the AI-generated content, calling it her breaking point for filing the federal lawsuit.
The defense strategy centered on undermining Megan’s reliability, questioning whether she misled the public about the Tory Lanez shooting. Milagro Gramz’s attorneys highlighted instances in which Meg admitted to being less than truthful.
Megan Thee Stallion told jurors she believes Tory Lanez and his family fed Gramz information to sway public opinion and paint her as dishonest. She testified that Gramz’s attacks began before criminal proceedings and intensified throughout the legal process.
The case revealed extensive emotional damage from the harassment campaign. Megan Thee Stallion’s former manager testified about therapy bills exceeding $240,000, causing the rapper to become visibly emotional in court.
Milagro Gramz’s defense argues that their client exercised First Amendment rights to comment on a high-profile case. They contend the blogger’s posts constituted protected speech rather than defamatory harassment.
“You can’t get away with bullying and defaming people,” Megan Thee Stallion told Local 10 News before taking the witness stand.
As proceedings enter the final phase, jurors are expected to begin deliberations today or Monday, weighing whether Cooper’s activities crossed from protected speech into actionable defamation.
Jimmy Kimmel took direct aim at Donald Trump Thursday night after the former president once again called for ABC to cancel Jimmy Kimmel Live! in a post on Truth Social, calling the host a “man with no talent” and accusing him of having “very poor” ratings.
“I have honestly lost count of how many times the President has demanded I be pulled off the air,” Kimmel said during his opening monologue. “Talk about a snowflake, this guy, every five weeks he flips out and wants me fired. You’ve done this before. You tried to get me fired in September. It didn’t work. Mr. President – I admire your tenacity.”
Trump’s latest post came just 11 minutes after the East Coast airing of Wednesday’s episode, prompting Kimmel to suggest Trump might have been watching live.
“If you’re watching tonight – which I presume you are – how about this: I’ll go when you go. We’ll be a team. Let’s ride off into the sunset together – like Butch Cassidy and the Suntan Kid. And until then – if I may borrow a phrase from you… quiet, piggy!”
That phrase, “quiet, piggy,” was one Trump used earlier in the week toward a female reporter who asked about the Jeffrey Epstein files. He has since agreed to release the documents.
Kimmel also addressed Trump’s recurring jabs at his ratings.
“He keeps saying we have bad ratings. And you should listen to him – because if anyone knows about bad ratings – it’s that guy!” he said, cutting to a montage of news clips reporting Trump’s 38% approval rating, the lowest of his second term.
Back in September, Kimmel was briefly removed from the air after a controversial joke about Trump supporters and the assassination of right-wing figure Charlie Kirk. He returned to the show the following week.
Blueface wasted no time causing another commotion during his first major interview since walking free from prison earlier this month and Chrisean Rock is not having it.
The latest back-and-forth between Blueface and Chrisean Rock began after the California rapper appeared on The Bootleg Kev Podcast._ He revived explosive allegations claiming Chrisean Rock had an affair with Offset while the Migos member was still married to Cardi B.
The “Thotiana” hitmaker, who was released from prison on November 3 after serving nearly two years, spoke candidly about the alleged encounter.
“Yeah, she got f#####,” Blueface responded without hesitation, making it clear the alleged encounter occurred when he and Chrisean were no longer together. “I was already engaged with somebody else. So I didn’t care. But she has this thing where she likes to make it seem like I care.”
“You keep bringing up Cardi and Offset. Like, they ain’t going through enough, bro. You still stuck two years ago on a lie that been said it never was what it was, and you want to continue to bring up trauma to stay relevant,” Chrisean Rock fumed. “Like, stop trying to dig yourself out of a grave. You already dead. Nobody already not f###### with you, bro.”
These same allegations first surfaced in December 2023 during one of the former couple’s most contentious social media disputes.
At that time, Offset immediately denied the claims, posting: “I ain’t never talk or touch that lady. Real talk man you need some help!”
Blueface and Chrisean Rock dated from 2020 to 2023 and share a son together, Chrisean Jesus Jr.
The rapper’s latest comments come amid ongoing co-parenting tensions, with Chrisean recently announcing she would no longer allow Blueface to see their son following an alleged violent altercation shortly after his prison release.
“You try to put me in a box…then you try to lie and say, I’m keeping your kid because I want to f### with you. No, you just don’t want to f### with me because I f### with a blood,” Chrisean Rock said.
Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset in July 2024, with reports suggesting infidelity concerns contributed to their split. Cardi has since moved on and recently welcomed a baby boy with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
“You speaking on them like you doing any better than them. You’re not doing better than nobody you talking about,” an angry Chrisean Rock continued. “You’re not doing better than me. You’re not doing better than Cardi. You’re not doing better than Offset. So, all these m############ you’re using to get up on, it’s pissing me the f### off because it’s like, this is what you do.”
OnetakeCarter Is “Cheating” His Way Into Hip-Hop History. Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur Talks Culture With A Future GOAT.
Some artists chase virality. OnetakeCarter is quietly building a multi-tiered empire. The Queens born, Long Island raised MC has been shaking up Hip-Hop and timelines alike. He’s got a cheat code thanks to his background in film, fashion, DJing and even barbering.
But, much of his aesthetic came from iconic representations like Fresh Prince and movies like House Party. He idolized high top fades and classic era Hip-Hop while Big L, Biggie and even West Coast legends shaped his ear.
A backstage moment with a then rising Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky pushed him to take rap seriously. Since then he has survived the Netflix spotlight on Rhythm + Flow, toured as Ashanti’s DJ and earned co signs from Trinidad James, comedians like JB Smoove and Hip-Hop OGs who see him as one of the next torch bearers. In this interview, OnetakeCarter talks legacy, pressure and why he refuses to put numbers over his purpose.
AllHipHop: You have been consistently shaking up the internet with your freestyles, both visually and lyrically. How did this journey begin for you?
OnetakeCarter: I started freestyling in my room with my brothers, banging out drum patterns on the desk at like five years old. Years later I was recording with Johnny Juice from Public Enemy at an after school program in Union. I ended up skateboarding and playing football, stepped away a bit, then came back toward the end of high school.
Meeting Kendrick and A$AP Rocky in twelfth grade flipped a switch. I was backstage at Irving Plaza thanks to my aunt who worked with Foot Locker. I ran into Kendrick, then Rocky, and something about that moment made me say, I am doing this for real. I knew I could rap, but that night made me take it seriously.
AllHipHop: You rock a very old school look. Where does the high top fade and retro style come from?
OnetakeCarter: I grew up right next to my older brother who is seven years older. Whatever he watched I watched… Fresh Prince, Martin, Saved by the Bell, House Party. When the Retro Kids got hot in New York, I felt connected to that wave even though I was young.
I have basically had a high top since sixth grade. I would cut it for football season, then grow it back. I saw it, said I can do that, and that was that.
AllHipHop: In your opinion, who had the best high top fade in Hip-Hop history?
OnetakeCarter: Kid had the craziest fade. The height was ridiculous.
AllHipHop: Big Daddy Kane might debate that.
OnetakeCarter:Kane is a superhero with the barber shop poster shot, but Kid’s fade was outrageous.
AllHipHop: You clearly take lyricism seriously. Who shaped you as an MC?
OnetakeCarter: My pops and my brother are both huge Hip-Hop heads. The first rapper that made me want to rap was Big L. Then Biggie. Ready to Die is my favorite album. Doggystyle is right up there too.
I love West Coast Hip-Hop. The early films, the whole aesthetic influenced me. And then watching Kendrick and TDE blow up, seeing Tyler, The Creator be himself… all that showed me lyrics never went out of style. Not being lyrical just became a trend. I have always felt like if I am going to do this, I am going to actually be good.
AllHipHop: You rep Long Island heavy. How did it shape you?
OnetakeCarter: Long Island made me chiller. If I stayed in Queens I might have been more aggressive. But Long Island also gave me something to prove because people sleep on us. When you really look at it, so much of Hip-Hop came from there. Rakim. EPMD. Biz Markie. Public Enemy. K Solo. Prodigy early on. Busta Rhymes went to my high school.
There is something in that water.
AllHipHop: You were on Rhythm + Flow.
OnetakeCarter: It taught me a lot. It showed me the game. It taught me what I am up against and how much I have to bring to the table. It helped my career for sure.
For a while afterward I kept talking about it because it was the last big thing I had done. Eventually I started hating that I kept bringing it up. I realized I needed to create new moments. Now people know me for the freestyles and forget I was even on the show. That feels better.
AllHipHop: You have called your skill set a “cheat code.” What makes it a cheat?
OnetakeCarter: I know how to cut hair, so I always look camera ready. I make my own clothes, so if I need a shirt before I leave the house, I make it. I went to high school half the day for film. My brother Bam was in the same class and we shoot everything together. We can shoot a whole video fast and have it edited by the time we leave.
I record myself because I went to school for audio too. I DJ. I produce. I literally poured everything I am into my music. That is why I say I am cheating.
AllHipHop: You DJ’d for Ashanti during the Millennium Tour. What was that like?
OnetakeCarter: Ashanti is amazing. Great energy. Super chill. One day I got a call at ten in the morning like, can you get to Tampa tonight, your flight is in an hour and a half. I threw clothes in a bag and ran to the airport.
Next thing I know I am backstage with Ashanti, Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, Lloyd… all these people I grew up watching. And I am learning some of the DJ equipment backstage minutes before going on. It was crazy in the best way.
AllHipHop: A lot of OGs see you as someone who can carry the torch for Hip-Hop. How do you deal with that?
OnetakeCarter: I do not really think about it. I just make music I like. You cannot please everybody. If I like it, someone else will.
I appreciate the OG love though. It means more because they were around when this started. They know the standard. But I do not look at it as pressure. That is all mental.
AllHipHop: With the way music moves fast and numbers dominate everything, how do you stay grounded?
OnetakeCarter: By creating opportunities for myself. I work on albums, film projects, I am building a clothing brand, and I am raising my son. Being a good dad matters more than all of this.
If everything disappeared tomorrow, I would still be creating. The numbers and followers are cool, but the real win is taking an idea and making it real. That shows me I can make any idea real if I put the work in.
AllHipHop: Do you want to sign with a label or stay independent?
OnetakeCarter: I would love to partner with a label if it makes sense. I would love to stay independent if I build enough leverage. I am focused on leverage right now and building my own infrastructure.
I am not too big headed to say I can do it all alone. Everybody needs help. And sometimes the majors can take you somewhere you cannot go alone. Sometimes you can do it yourself. I am open to whatever makes real sense.
AllHipHop: You have been working with Trinidad James. What have you learned from him?
OnetakeCarter: A homie in Atlanta tagged him under one of my reels and Trinidad James said he would buy it. I sent him a song and he sent it back fire. We shot a reel during Fashion Week and are lining up the video.
I asked him once about meeting with a label and what I should know. First thing he said was, you lack capital. That hit me hard. But it was real. Labels can see that. It pushed me to tighten up financially and presentation wise. I respect him for keeping it one hundred.
AllHipHop: How have other artists treated you as you rise?
OnetakeCarter: Good and bad. Early on I opened up for Dave East, killed the show with a band, tried to hand him my album backstage and he said he had nowhere to put it. At first I was tight. Later I realized that was a lesson. Nobody owes you anything.
Then I ran into him again years later when I was filming an interview and told him straight up that he taught me something. On the other side I have had K Camp recognize me, Waka Flocka DM me, Bizarre hit me up. And a lot of comedians show love — Anthony Anderson, Rudy Rush, JB Smoove. It is wild but dope.
Pharrell is back stirring up the culture and luxury grind at the same time and the reactions are louder than a subway train during rush hour. Rising costs are choking households across the country, folks can barely keep up with groceries, and here comes Skateboard P teaming with Louis Vuitton and Timberland to drop a work boot that clocks in at around eighty thousand dollars. Yes, the price of a whole Tesla Cybertruck. The one everybody claims to hate, yet somehow keeps trending.
This flashy creation is not brand new. Pharrell teased the concept a little over a year ago, so this feels less like a surprise and more like a sequel. Most of the boots in the collection are already wild enough. They run between one and three thousand dollars and that alone is the kind of sticker shock that makes people stare at their bank apps in silence. But the real lightning bolt is the premium six inch boot. It is dressed in eighteen karat gold and allegedly offered only to top tier clients. There are fifty pairs. Fifty too many according to the internet.
Social media is having a full meltdown. Hit-Boy even chimed in to say he is not going for it and plenty of people are calling the whole thing out as tone deaf. Workers cannot afford the boots being marketed under the name of work. Families are choosing between bills and groceries. Meanwhile a rare pair of LV Timbs is preparing to sit on velvet in someone’s walk-in closet.
The brand cleared up one rumor though. There were whispers saying these boots were made in China. That is false. They were crafted in Italy and Pharrell doubled down with extra flair. The tongue carries real gold with the message “The sun is shining on us– P”. It is a cute sentiment unless you are squinting under the glare of your rent increase. This is officially the most expensive Timberland boot ever created. Nice for a museum case, terrifying for the sidewalk.
There are other options in the collection and a few look wearable. Still, the second someone steps on that eighty thousand dollar masterpiece, someone is catching a charge. Nobody wants that kind of pressure on their feet. Save your money. Buy regular Timbs. Go outside and enjoy life without worrying about security guards walking beside your ankles.
What do you think about Pharrell’s golden dream boot? Is it a flex or a fail in the current climate?
Not to be outdone, Chuck Jigsaw Creeekmur, AHH’s Creator-In-Chief, has topped Pharrell with this “partnership”:
A witness broke down in tears on the witness stand on Wednesday during Megan Thee Stallion‘s defamation case against blogger Milagro Gramz, prompting a sudden pause in the Miami federal courtroom as he recounted why he cut ties with the online personality.
Amiel Holland-Briggs was testifying about his time as a livestream moderator for Milagro “Gramz” Cooper. Holland-Briggs became visibly emotional while describing what he called her disturbing online behavior aimed at discrediting the Grammy-winning rapper.
Trial is in an abrupt recess after Milagro’s former moderator Amiel Holland-Briggs began sobbing on the witness stand as he testified about his decision to quit amid mounting disagreement over Milagro’s approach.
“Cooper’s behavior was ‘cult like’ and ‘wrong’ as she targeted Megan Thee Stallion,” he testified, his voice cracking before the judge called for a 10-minute recess to allow him to collect himself, according to WVSN.
The former moderator said he grew increasingly uneasy with Gramz’s actions, especially during the time she was publicly questioning Megan’s account of being shot by Tory Lanez.
“We had a lot of different arguments. The narrative that was put out it was very very uncomfortable,” Holland-Briggs said through tears. “She was engaging in cyber bullying of other YouTubers. She was doing these weird things that I didn’t agree with.”
His testimony is part of Megan’s ongoing lawsuit accusing Gramz of launching a coordinated online smear campaign in collaboration with Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting the rapper in 2020.
The complaint also alleges that Milagro Gramz distributed manipulated explicit images of Megan online.
According to Holland-Briggs, his decision to walk away from Gramz stemmed from the increasingly toxic nature of her content and her aggressive tactics toward other creators and Megan herself.
The trial, which began earlier this week, is being closely watched as it delves into the intersection of online commentary, celebrity reputation and digital harassment.
The lawsuit claims Milagro Gramz’s livestreams and social media posts painted Megan as dishonest and untrustworthy in the wake of the shooting.
Holland-Briggs’ testimony offered a rare look behind the scenes at her content strategy and the internal disagreements that led to his departure.
Young Thug left reporters speechless at the 2025 GQ Men of the Year Awards red carpet when he boldly declared himself a gay rapper and identified his controversial track “Ninja” as his personal LGBTQ anthem.
The Atlanta native was approached by Ludwig Hurtado from Them magazine, who asked the rapper to name his gay anthem. When Young Thug requested clarification about what constituted a “gay anthem,” Hurtado explained it as “Just a song that you’re, like, you know what, the gays kinda ate with this one.”
After pausing to consider his response, Thugger delivered his unexpected answer with characteristic confidence. “Maybe ‘Ninjas.’ It’s called ‘Ninjas,’ and it’s by this gay rapper named Young Thug,” he stated matter-of-factly.
The moment appeared to be both a promotional strategy and playful trolling, as Thug simultaneously marketed his album opener while making headlines with his self-identification. “Ninja” serves as the opening track on his latest project, UY Scuti.
The song has generated significant discussion since the album’s September release, particularly due to its provocative content and Thug’s controversial album artwork, which features a lightened complexion.
The rapper’s red carpet declaration comes as he continues promoting UY Scuti through various media appearances and performances. His willingness to embrace unconventional promotional tactics has kept him in entertainment headlines while generating buzz for his musical projects.
When TMZ reporters caught up with Thug following the GQ event, he also confirmed his relationship with Mariah the Scientist remains strong, jokingly telling cameras that he “just put a baby in her.”
Robyn Dixon brought the legal drama straight to BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas, updating the crowd on her escalating trademark clash with Eminem over her podcast title “Reasonably Shady” and making it clear she’s not backing down.
The Real Housewives of Potomac star went in on Em while discussing the ongoing battle with the Detroit rapper’s legal team, which claims her podcast’s name could confuse consumers because of its similarity to his long-standing “Shady” brand.
“He’s still being shady. We’re still going down the road with the lawsuit and we’re fighting it, and we’re going to win. I got the email from our lawyer, like, oh, ‘Marshall Mathers is suing you for your trademark. I’m like, ‘what?'” Dixon told the BravoCon crowd.
The dispute began in 2023, when Dixon and co-host Gizelle Bryant filed to trademark the name of their podcast.
Eminem’s team quickly responded with a legal challenge, arguing that the phrase “Reasonably Shady” could be mistaken for a product or brand associated with his Shady Records label, which he founded in 1999.
Dixon and Bryant launched “Reasonably Shady” in May 2021, more than a year before Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade introduced her own podcast “Just a Little Shady” in July 2022.
That timeline could play a key role in Dixon’s defense, as it may help establish priority in the podcasting space. Trademark disputes are nothing new for Eminem, whose legal team has a history of aggressively defending his intellectual property.
The Shady brand is a cornerstone of his business empire, and his attorneys have consistently challenged any commercial use of similar names.
The rapper’s legal team has been active on multiple fronts.
Max B might already be in some trouble! Last night, during a Brandy and Monica tour stop, a fight broke out — or at least a miniature ruckus. The immediate word was that Ja Rule, the rapper long associated with 50 Cent, and Max B got into some kind of altercation. From there, the story mutated all night long. First the rumor was that Ja Rule got beat up by a group of men. Then it shifted to Max B and Ja Rule fighting each other. After that, it became “Max B’s crew attacked Ja Rule at a restaurant.” There were all kinds of different versions floating around.
Here’s what the rappers are actually saying: Ja Rule posted himself on social media with a regular face… no bruises, no beatdown. Then Max B said the rumors on social media weren’t “wavy” and kept it moving. A lot of the gossip blogs are saying somebody’s lying here, but Ja Rule looked pretty happy this morning. He even said he was watching Law & Order: SVU last night…oddly specific, if you ask me.
But the rumors aren’t over. A video from last night has people talking. It shows Ja Rule either on stage or backstage, standing away from a group of guys who look like they’re frothing at the mouth, ready to fight. There’s a circle formed around one particular individual, and it looks like it could be Max B. The person isn’t charging at Ja Rule and isn’t engaging physically, but he definitely looks heated. I don’t know exactly what happened, and I certainly hope Max wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize his freedom. But it doesn’t look great. As you know, Max B did almost 20 years in prison. It would be tragic for him to end up behind those walls again this soon.
I’m sure he knows that, too. So I’m hoping and praying that everyone involved stays calm, keeps their freedom intact, and moves forward in peace. The stakes are extremely high for all those gentlemen.
Also… they’re messing up what should’ve been a beautiful night with Brandy and Monica in the great city of Brooklyn.
Jonathan Hay has accused “Diddy” of two alleged sexual assaults in Florida and California, prompting a criminal investigation by Los Angeles authorities into the Hip-Hop mogul’s conduct.
The 49-year-old publicist and music producer claims the incidents occurred in 2020 and 2021 while he was working on a remix project honoring The Notorious B.I.G. alongside the late rapper’s son, CJ Wallace.
Hay filed a police report in Largo, Florida, where he resides, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed this week that their Special Victims Bureau has opened an active case.
Hay alleges the first incident happened during a 2020 photoshoot.
According to the police report, Diddy “removed the shirt to uncover his penis and told Hay to come finish him off.”
The report continues, stating Hay told police he was stunned and “stated that Diddy then finished himself off and ejaculated on one of Notorious B.I.G. shirts” before throwing the shirt on Hay and saying, “Rest in peace BIG.”
A second alleged assault took place in 2021, with Hay telling police that the Bad Boy boss forced him to perform oral sex, leaving him emotionally devastated.
“Biggie was like his supposedly his best friend,” Hay told CNN. “To just do that in a shirt and to attack me like he had? He doesn’t need to be out on the streets.”
The accusations against Diddy come as he serves a federal sentence of over four years at Fort Dix prison in New Jersey following a prostitution-related conviction.
Hay filed a civil lawsuit under the name “John Doe” in July 2025, shortly after Diddy’s sentencing. He says he first reached out to a civil attorney in March 2023, but hesitated to go public.
“I was like, I can’t do this,” Hay said. “I’m just not ready.” He later added, “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, here we go. And then once the raids happened, I was like holy crap. That’s when I was like, ‘Okay, now is my time. Finally, I just decided that, alright, I’m going to go forward with this.’”
The allegations also name CJ Wallace, accusing him of enabling Combs. According to the complaint, Wallace “conspired” with Combs to “allow or assist in Combs’ ability to carry out” the alleged assaults.
In their lawsuit against Hay, Wallace produced text messages, saying that on July 11, 2021, he wrote, “I have absolutely loved working with CJ and you guys as it’s truly been an honor and a privilege.” He added, “I have NO issues whatsoever with anyone else outside of Willie. It’s been a complete joy working with all of you.”
Diddy’s legal team previously issued a broad denial in response to the growing number of allegations.
“As Mr. Combs’ legal team has repeatedly stated for over a year now, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a media circus,” Combs’ attorney Jonathan Davis said in a statement. “Let me make it absolutely clear, Mr. Combs categorically denies as false and defamatory all claims that he sexually abused anyone. He looks forward to vindicating himself in court, where such matters are decided – and not in the media – based on admissible, material evidence, not rank speculation and unsubstantiated allegations.”
Hay’s résumé includes work with Death Row Records, Snoop Dogg, Eric B. & Rakim and other Hip-Hop figures.
He previously admitted to orchestrating a fabricated love triangle between Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Rihanna to promote “Pon de Replay,” a stunt he later apologized for on Inside Edition.
Ja Rule moved quickly to shut down viral reports claiming he was brutally attacked outside a New York City restaurant this week. The Hip-Hop veteran took to social media to address widespread speculation that he had been ambushed and jumped outside the upscale Sei Less establishment.
The controversy began when popular gossip blogger Tasha K posted claims on X (formerly Twitter) that the Murder Inc. rapper had been targeted in what she described as a “pretty phucking bad.”
Several other social media accounts helped spread the unverified claims across multiple platforms. The reports gained significant traction with fans expressing concern for the “Always On Time” performer’s well-being.
However, Ja Rule wasted no time setting the record straight. In a direct response to Tasha K’s initial post, the Queens native called out the blogger for spreading false information.
Tasha why you lying to these good ppl Yes some b#### ass n##### tried to jump me, No it wasn’t at sei less and I’m chilling smoking a joint watching SVP wit not a scratch on me… 🤣 https://t.co/X3SaEqndcH
“Tasha why you lying to these good ppl Yes some b#### a** n##### tried to jump me, No it wasn’t at sei less and I’m chilling smoking a joint watching SVP wit not a scratch on me,” the rapper wrote, adding laughing emojis to emphasize his relaxed state.
The clarification revealed that while there was indeed an attempted confrontation, the incident did not occur at the Sei Less restaurant as initially reported, but at the Barclays Center, after the Monica & Brandy “The Boy is Mine” Tour stop on November 20.
More importantly, Ja Rule confirmed he emerged from the situation completely unharmed and was spending his evening watching ESPN’s SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt.
This latest incident comes during a period when the 49-year-old artist has been reflecting publicly on Hip-Hop conflicts and their impact on the culture.
Just last week, Ja Rule appeared on Carmelo Anthony’s “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast, where he discussed his legendary feud with 50 Cent and argued that rap beefs ultimately harm the industry.
“I don’t think Hip-Hop beefs are good for the culture,” he explained during the November interview. “Big and ‘Pac both got killed. Me and 50’s s### was me and 50’s s###. Jay and Nas had their thing. You know how much business and things they probably could have did as men if that little rift or tiff didn’t happen?”
The veteran MC has maintained his position that collaborative efforts benefit artists and fans more than prolonged feuds.
His recent comments about avoiding unnecessary conflicts make his swift response to reports of his assault particularly noteworthy, as he chose to address the misinformation directly rather than let speculation continue.
Eminem will star alongside the legendary Agent 47 in a mind-bending new Elusive Target mission for Hitman World of Assassination, launching December 1 through December 31.
The Detroit rap icon teams up with IO Interactive’s bald assassin to confront his notorious alter ego, Slim Shady, in what promises to be one of the franchise’s most psychologically complex missions to date.
This collaboration comes on the heels of Eminem‘s recent album “The Death of Slim Shady,” in which the rapper sought to shed his controversial persona.
Set within a reimagined medical facility in Hokkaido, transformed into the chaotic Popsomp Hills Asylum, players will navigate a surreal environment where reality and nightmare collide.
The mission draws inspiration from Slim Shady’s fractured psyche, creating a dreamlike experience that blurs the lines between doctors, patients, and performers.
The twisted scenario places Slim Shady in control of a former operating theater, now converted into a fully equipped broadcasting studio. From this base, he delivers erratic live performances to a captive audience of medical staff and asylum inmates.
Agent 47 must track his target through interconnected areas, including a recording studio and a bizarre “Group Training Session” where Slim Shady brainwashes doctors into participating in his scheme to weaponize music.
IO Interactive has packed the mission with references to Eminem‘s catalog, including a poisoned Spaghetti Sandwich served in his restaurant and a haunting performance of “Houdini.”
The experience builds toward a climactic confrontation that challenges players’ perception of what’s real and what exists only in the mind.
This marks another high-profile celebrity collaboration for the Hitman franchise, following recent Elusive Target missions featuring Bruce Lee and Conor McGregor. The gaming series has increasingly attracted A-list talent for these limited-time events, which offer unique storylines and exclusive rewards.
Players can access the mission for free as part of the Starter Pack, making it available to newcomers alongside existing Hitman World of Assassination owners. IO Interactive is also releasing the Eminem vs. Slim Shady Pack, which includes a new suit, four items, and home base cosmetics tied to the mission, for $4.99.
The collaboration represents a natural fit between Eminem‘s complex relationship with his Slim Shady persona and Hitman’s themes of identity and psychological manipulation.
Both the rapper and Agent 47 have long grappled with questions of who they truly are beneath their public facades.
