You guys know I don’t just let things slide. I keep digging until I get to the bottom of it. So about a week ago, there were reports floating around that people were being paid to stand outside the courthouse in support of Sean “Diddy” Combs. We know: he stands trial for trafficking and RICO-related charges, along with a laundry list of alleged violations. Blah, Blah, Blah! Then, just like that, it vanished from the headlines in a day or two.
But I kept digging. And now I’ve got it. This is an exclusive, and if you use this information, give me credit! The one and only illseed!
What happened to the folks who were outside the courtroom with those “Free Diddy” shirts? They’ve been dismissed! They were banished. I don’t know exactly how or who made that call, but it happened.
Apparently, this whole stunt was organized through Craigslist. Yes — Craigslist! Do you remember Craigslist? I didn’t even know it was still alive and kicking, but it is! So someone decided to run ads targeting a very specific slice of the population. If you’re still scrolling Craigslist in 2025, you’re in a niche demographic. I’m not knocking it, I’m just saying it’s a particular crowd.
These ads reportedly offered $20 an hour for people to wear shirts that said things like “Free Diddy” or “Free Puff.” But the people wearing them? Many didn’t seem like actual supporters. Some looked like vagrants, others may have been struggling with addiction, and a few probably didn’t even know who Diddy is! I’m not posting any photos. These are real people, going through real struggles, and clearly, they needed that money.
So how did it all fall apart? After the Craigslist ads went up, I was told, the info ended up in a WhatsApp group. Or is that Signal? Either way, you get what I am saying. From there, it spread like wildfire. One of the people in that group — a mental health patient — told their therapist. The mental healthy specialist someone else, who told another person… and eventually, it got to me.
Whew.
Now, for whatever reason, they’re not letting people stand out there in that capacity anymore. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. People are yelling at reporters, causing scenes, harassing others. Total chaos. One guy was even promoting an old book against Diddy. I give him credit: he was early!
But yeah, it’s a mess. An absolute mess. I can’t wait until this whole thing is over. But, there you go. Mystery solved.
Stefon Diggs appeared in a viral yacht party video where he pulled out a small bag of pink powder during a Miami boat outing with Cardi B, prompting questions about the substance and a response from his head coach.
Cardi B is not featured in the clip, which quickly spread across social media. Stefon Diggs is surrounded by women calling him “daddy” while dancing and interacting with guests.
At one point, Stefon Diggs opens a metal container and reveals a plastic bag filled with a pink substance. Online speculation erupted, with many users suggesting the powder resembled “Tusi,” also known as pink cocaine — a synthetic party drug often made from ketamine, MDMA and methamphetamine.
JUST IN: Mike Vrabel's statement regarding the viral Stefon Diggs video on a boat with several women & bags of pink powder.
“It’s something that we’re aware of. Obviously, we want to make great decisions on and off the field.”
When asked about the video and the substance during a media session, head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the situation but kept his remarks measured.
“Well, it’s something that we’re aware of and obviously we want to make great decisions on and off the field. We’re making great decisions and so the message will be the same for all our players that we’re—we’re trying to make great decisions and any conversations that I’ve had with Stefon will remain between him and I and the club,” Vrabel said.
Neither Diggs nor Cardi B has addressed the footage publicly.
The couple, who confirmed their relationship in May 2025, appeared together on the boat and have not commented on the nature of the substance.
The pink baggie moment has fueled speculation, but no official investigation or disciplinary action has been announced.
Victoria Monét didn’t hold back when asked about her short-lived romance with Stormzy, revealing on Keke Palmer’s podcast that she “fell deeply” for the British rapper and called him “a really special guy.”
The Grammy-winning singer shared that their first real hangout was actually the moment paparazzi caught them kissing in a parking lot last year.
“We would have wanted to announce on our own time when everything was official,” she said, reflecting on how the relationship became public before they were ready.
Despite the split, Monét made it clear that there was no bitterness between them. “We had a blast together,” she said, adding that their time together was built on “mutual respect.” She emphasized, “There’s no bad blood.”
Monét also hinted there’s more to the story but kept it vague. “We’ll have to talk,” she told Palmer, leaving the door open for future revelations.
The romance first made headlines in October 2024 when the pair were photographed kissing at London’s Heathrow Airport.
The sighting came shortly after Monét confirmed her separation from longtime partner John Gaines, with whom she shares a daughter, Hazel. The couple had quietly ended things ten months earlier but delayed the announcement to avoid speculation.
Stormzy Ready To Settle Down With New Partner
Stormzy, who had also recently ended his on-and-off relationship with TV personality Maya Jama in July 2024, added fuel to the gossip fire earlier this month when he dropped his new track “Sorry Rach!”
In the song, he reveals he’s now in a new relationship and ready to settle down.
“I told the boys I think I met my wife. Baby, if you have my baby, then you’re set for life,” he raps on the track before adding, “I think I’ve got a type; she’s like the two before.”
Monét didn’t comment on the new lyrics, but her remarks suggest she’s moved on with grace—and maybe a few stories still untold.
Has RICO Been Established in the Diddy Case? Inside the Explosive Testimony of Capricorn Clark
In a dramatic day in court, former Diddy employee Capricorn Clark took the stand and it was a lot. She offered emotional, detailed testimony—and she broke down. And it could be pivotal in what many believe is shaping up to be the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) people have been looking for. Cassie Ventura, they said, was just showing that he was a terrible, abusive person. Kid Cudi was not the slam dunk they wanted, but it certainly forecasted what was to come.
Clark’s testimony painted a picture of an alleged criminal enterprise involving manipulation, intimidation, sex trafficking, drug distribution and silence by force. Although the court has not officially confirmed RICO charges yet, they are getting there. Legal experts have said the government’s line of questioning, the allegations of abuse and the use of subordinates/workers to get procure drugs and silence victims is exactly what they need. Then it fits the criteria of a potential RICO case.
Loading RICO Patterns
Capricorn Clark testified:
She was tasked by Diddy to obtain drugs, including “Colombian dancing dust” (street slang for cocaine) and pills for Diddy and his associates.
When Diddy was allegedly blacklisted from obtaining prescriptions in Miami, she was forced to put medications under her own name, suggesting a potential pattern of criminal behavior involving identity misuse and prescription fraud.
Diddy engaged in elaborate and disturbing acts of control, including degrading rituals targeting Cassie Ventura in front of others. These acts allegedly contributed to her psychological manipulation and emotional trauma.
Drug-fueled parties and coercion were commonplace, with various members of Diddy’s circle participating or helping facilitate illegal acts.
These statements could—not quite proven—suggest Diddy operated more than a solo criminal endeavor. He allegedly ran a structured and ongoing organization with employees carrying out illegal activities on his behalf. That’s a textbook basis for RICO.
Clark reportedly broke down while recalling these events, including being blacklisted from the industry and intimidated into silence. She claimed Diddy had settled with her privately. He cut the checks. These financial hush agreements may have obstructed justice and maintained the alleged criminal enterprise.
The defense might have made it worse, according to some people I know. They focused on inconsistencies in her story, mostly minor things like the names of security from decades ago. Critics have called this a tactic of high-level gaslighting and victim-blaming. They didn’t debunk the abuse she described, from what I was told.
Why RICO Is THE “Thing”
To establish a RICO case, prosecutors must prove the following:
An enterprise existed.
The defendant was associated with the enterprise.
The defendant engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity.
The enterprise’s activities affected interstate commerce.
If prosecutors can link Diddy’s alleged actions to a broader network of employees and enablers, it would likely check every RICO box.
What’s Next?
There are plenty more witnesses coming forward. There are about to be fire investigators and digital evidence analysts set to testify! By the way, Cassie recently went into labor! The Feds are expected to present a crazy report that will link timelines with text messages and testimony.
Again no official RICO charge has been confirmed publicly…but prosecution is laying the groundwork like crazy. For the record, here is exactly what they are alleging against Diddy:
Criminal Charges:
Racketeering Conspiracy: This charge alleges that Combs engaged in a pattern of criminal activity through his various business ventures, violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
Sex Trafficking: Combs is accused of using force, fraud, and coercion to recruit, harbor, and transport women for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts, according to ICE.
Transportation for Purposes of Prostitution: This charge relates to the allegation that Combs transported women across state lines with the intent that they engage in prostitution.
Diddy faced a dramatic courtroom moment Wednesday (May 28) as his defense team called for a mistrial over testimony from a Los Angeles arson investigator who described a suspected Molotov cocktail attack on a Porsche tied to the case.
The motion came after arson specialist Lance Jimenez told jurors he believed someone intentionally set the car ablaze by cutting a hole in the roof and dropping a flaming bottle.
He testified that the bottle was an Olde English 800 malt liquor container with a silky designer scarf used as a wick. He also mentioned finding a lighter and a burned handkerchief inside the vehicle.
Jimenez said he was told the partial DNA profile recovered from the scene was consistent with a female contributor, though he admitted he didn’t understand the implications of that information.
He also confirmed that the fingerprint cards from the investigation were destroyed in 2012 at the request of someone within the LAPD, not his team.
Defense attorneys for Diddy argued that prosecutors crossed the line by suggesting Diddy may have authorized the destruction of those fingerprint records.
Lead attorney Alexandra Shapiro told the judge the only proper remedy was a mistrial.
Prosecutors pushed back, saying the defense had opened the door to the line of questioning by raising issues related to the investigation.
The judge denied the mistrial request, stating that objections had been sustained and that the jurors had already been instructed not to treat the questions as evidence.
The mistrial motion followed explosive testimony Tuesday (May 14) from Capricorn Clark, Diddy’s former assistant, who claimed the music mogul once drove to Kid Cudi’s home with a gun and declared he intended to kill the rapper.
Clark said the incident occurred in December 2011 after Diddy became enraged over Cudi’s relationship with Cassie Ventura, who had also dated Diddy.
Clark also testified that Diddy threatened her life after discovering she had previously worked for his longtime rival, Suge Knight.
“He told me that he didn’t know that I had anything to do with Suge Knight and that if anything happened, he would have to kill me,” she said.
Diddy, 55, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution. The trial is set to continue this week in New York federal court.
DDG fired back at accusations he paid for favorable publicity amid serious abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend Halle Bailey during a livestream Tuesday night (May 27), defiantly brushing off the claims.
“I seen people getting mad at people saying that I’m a cool n####,” DDG said during the stream, reacting to a viral tweet that accused him of funding positive PR. “Do you think I give a f### who likes me?”
The rapper and YouTuber didn’t hold back, mocking critics who questioned the support he’s received from influencers and streamers. “Anybody that has tweeted at me, and I hope this p### you off more, I can literally pull up to your crib, knock on your door and buy your house, cash. Right now!” he said.
He continued, “Why would I pay people I’m cool with and met in real life for PR? N####, I’m going through legal s###. I don’t give a f### what a fan think.”
DDG addresses rumours that he paid India Love, Cooking with Kya, Lala and more streamers for positive PR from Streamer University.
The comments came after several personalities from Kai Cenat’s Streamers University—including India Love and Cookingwitkya—spoke positively about DDG.
India Love, who has been romantically linked to him, described him as a “genuine person” and a “great guy,” adding that she didn’t care what others thought.
Cookingwitkya echoed that sentiment, calling DDG “a genuine, nice person,” “very respectful,” and someone who has quietly supported her behind the scenes.
Several women from Streamers University like Snowcone, Cookingwitkya, and India Love have denied any false rumors about DDG and say he’s genuinely one of the nicest people they’ve ever met ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Zxy0gXaqHy
The backlash stems from a legal battle between DDG and Halle Bailey.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted Bailey a temporary restraining order earlier this year, requiring DDG to stay at least 100 yards away from her and their son, Halo, until a hearing scheduled for June 6, 2025.
In court documents, Bailey accused DDG of “physically, verbally, emotionally, and financially abusive” behavior throughout their relationship.
She included photos of injuries from a January 2025 incident, alleging, “He slammed my [face] on the [steering wheel], causing my tooth to be chipped. I then stopped fighting back as I was in a lot of pain.”.”
Bailey also claimed DDG broke into her home in March 2025 while she was away, damaged her Ring camera, and tried to take Halo without her permission.
She requested that he be barred from discussing her or their child online, stating that his posts had “incited his followers against her” and made her feel unsafe.
The judge granted Bailey temporary custody of Halo and blocked DDG from applying for travel documents for the child.
She also alleged that DDG had never paid child support and had threatened to withhold it while publicly promoting a campaign to “free Halo.”
The former couple dated from 2022 until late 2024 and welcomed their son in December 2023.
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Add Branding and Atmosphere in Post
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Types of Events Perfect for Recap Reels
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Donald Trump claimed that Canada is considering a proposal to become the 51st U.S. state in exchange for free access to his “Golden Dome” missile defense system, a $175 billion initiative he says would shield North America from airborne threats.
On Tuesday (May 17), Trump took to Truth Social to pitch his offer.
“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation,” he wrote. “But will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State. They are considering the offer!”
Trump has long voiced frustration over U.S. spending on its northern neighbor, stating, “America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly rejected the idea, telling Donald Trump, “Canada won’t be for sale, ever.” He also clarified that while there are “high-level” talks happening about the missile defense system, statehood is not on the table.
Trump introduced the Golden Dome plan last week, describing it as a sweeping defense shield for the continent. He claimed Canada reached out to join the project.
“Canada has called us, and they want to be a part of it,” Trump said last week. “So we’ll be talking to them; they want to have protection also.”
Despite Trump’s assertion, the idea of Canada becoming a U.S. state has little traction north of the border. Canadian officials and citizens alike have fiercely opposed the suggestion.
50 Cent wasted no time turning Sean“Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial into meme material after his name surfaced during courtroom testimony Tuesday (May 27), unleashing a series of Instagram jabs mocking the embattled mogul.
The G-Unit founder was mentioned in federal court by former Diddy assistant Capricorn Clark, who testified that the Bad Boy mogul had a long-running grudge against him.
Clark recalled a tense exchange at an MTV press event where Diddy allegedly told his then-manager, Chris Lighty, “I don’t like all the back and forth … I like guns.”
Clark also stated that Combs had a “problem” with 50 Cent and that the animosity stretched back more than a decade.
Though not involved in the case as a witness, 50 Cent took to Instagram with a barrage of posts mocking the situation.
One image showed him wearing a fake “Free Diddy” T-shirt at the NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game Five on Tuesday (May 27). He clarified in a follow-up video with Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton that the shirt was actually Balmain.
In another post, 50 Cent shared an AI-generated image of himself looking panicked, captioned, “Oh my goodness itty bitty Diddy wants me Dead, I have to lay low, I think I’m gonna hide out at the playoff game tonight. LOL.”
He also posted, “Wait a minute PUFFY’s got a gun, I can’t believe this I don’t feel safe. LOL.”
The “itty bitty Diddy” nickname stems from a separate lawsuit filed earlier this month, in which a woman accused Combs of raping her in 2001.
In the graphic complaint, she described his anatomy as “an itty-bitty Diddy” and compared it to “the length and girth of a large Tootsie Roll.”
Fivio Foreign pleaded guilty to third-degree terroristic threats in a New Jersey courtroom after spending months in jail following an alleged gun threat during a parking dispute on New Year’s Day.
The Brooklyn rapper entered the plea as part of a deal that will likely get him out of jail and into probation when he’s sentenced in August, TMZ reports.
Prosecutors agreed to drop four other charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault, in exchange for the plea.
The case stems from a January 1 incident in Edgewater, New Jersey, where Fivio allegedly pointed a gun at a woman who had asked him for help jumpstarting her car. According to police, he told her, “If I see you parked in front of this building again, there is going to be a f###### problem.”
Witnesses at the scene identified Fivio Foreign and called 911. Surveillance footage from the apartment complex reportedly backed up the woman’s version of events. Officers arrested him on January 18 (Saturday), but no firearm was recovered.
His attorney, Adam Lustberg, pushed back on the strength of the case, calling it “the flimsiest” he’s seen in more than two decades of legal work. Still, The “BIG DRIP” hitmaker has remained behind bars since his arrest.
Lustberg said he’s hopeful the court will consider time served and grant probation at the sentencing hearing scheduled for August.
Fivio Foreign has been held in custody at a New Jersey detention center since Saturday, January 18.
Tory Lanez was caught on video being stabbed multiple times inside a California prison, with newly surfaced footage from the May 12 attack showing the rapper collapsing near a stairwell as he struggled to defend himself from a brutal ambush.
The video, which began circulating online Tuesday (May 27), captures the chaos inside California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where Lanez was assaulted by Santino Casio, a convicted murderer.
The clip shows Lanez falling to the ground as Casio repeatedly lunges at him with a weapon.
According to prison officials, Lanez suffered 14 stab wounds in total — seven to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head and one to the left side of his face. Both lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing machine.
Lanez’s team released a statement following the incident: “He is now breathing independently. Despite experiencing pain, he is in good spirits, able to converse normally, and deeply grateful to God for his recovery.”
Described by authorities as a “savage” and “vicious” assault, the stabbing left Lanez in critical condition.
He has since stabilized, though the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Casio has been moved to a segregated unit while the investigation continues.
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Tory Lanez Fighting To Overturn Conviction
Meanwhile, Lanez’s legal team is still pushing to overturn his conviction. His attorney, Walter Roberts, recently claimed there’s new evidence pointing to Kelsey Harris as the shooter in the 2020 incident.
Megan’s legal team has rejected those claims, calling them recycled arguments.
“Despite Mr. Lanez being convicted at trial by overwhelming evidence (that included his own admission of his guilt), he and his team – flanked by any ignorant person they can find – have pushed whatever misleading narrative they can,” said her attorney, Alex Spiro.
Supporters of Lanez, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, have called for a pardon, insisting he is innocent.
Megan’s team continues to dismiss the new claims as “false narratives” and “unsworn rumors presented as fact.”
Something subtle but significant happened over Memorial Day weekend. Beyoncé lit up New Jersey with another dazzling performance. There’s nothing out of the ordinary there. She typically brings greatness to the stage every time.
But there was a surprising moment during her set that deserves a closer look. Walk with me. In one segment, Beyoncé showcased a powerful spoken word piece by none other than Ras Baraka, the current mayor of Newark. Bro also has some deep Hip-Hop roots.
Now, that might’ve flown under the radar for some, but those who know, know. Before becoming a political force, Ras Baraka was a respected poet and activist in the mold of his father, the legendary Amiri Baraka. He brought his poems to stages like Def Poetry Jam. His voice has been with us for a long time.
So why did Queen Bey feature Ras in her show? Was it a creative nod to the culture of the region? Or was it a not-so-subtle endorsement as Baraka makes a serious bid for governor of New Jersey? I think it could be a bit of both. Baraka’s voice being elevated in one of the biggest shows on Earth doesn’t feel like a coincidence. (Big Wink. Wink!)
As Baraka shifts gears from mayor of Newark to gubernatorial hopeful, his alliance with Hip-Hop remains unwavering. Over the years, he’s brought Hip-Hop into the heart of Newark—using it as a tool for education, youth engagement, and social change. He helped establish the Hip-Hop Political Convention in the early 2000s, and his administration has embraced artists, not shunned them. Ras has never turned his back on the streets or the culture; he’s made it part of the solution.
From what I’m hearing, some major Hip-Hop figures are rallying behind Brother Ras as the race heats up. There are some fundraisers on the horizon and probably some high profile campaign appearances. This isn’t a man parachuting into politics from celebrity. He’s someone who’s been grounded in community work, activism, and cultural relevance for decades. He did not just pop out to get arrested.
Let’s keep it real and this is for the naysayers especially. We’re living in a time where hard-fought protections are being stripped away, and predatory politicians are trying to roll us back to a darker time. That’s why it matters to support people who actually give a damn. People who don’t just talk, but act. People who’ve lived the struggle and fought to transform it.
I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m saying—check out Ras Baraka. Look at his record. Look at how he’s used art, Hip-Hop, and public policy to uplift people. Then decide if he’s someone worth voting for in this next chapter. I already have.
Jaheim was taken into custody Tuesday (May 1) in Fulton County, Georgia, after being charged with six counts of animal cruelty related to his treatment of multiple dogs.
Court records, just hitting the news, accused the R&B singer of failing to provide clean water, proper ventilation, and sanitary conditions for six dogs found on his property.
The animals include pit bull terriers, a French bulldog and a hound mix. He was released from Fulton County Jail the following day.
This marks the second time the “Put That Woman First” singer has faced legal trouble over animal neglect.
In 2021, New Jersey authorities discovered 15 starving dogs at his Hillsborough home. One dog was in such poor condition it had to be euthanized.
At the time, police said they found dogs confined in crates filled with feces and standing water. Most were severely underweight and lacked access to food or clean water.
Jaheim was charged with third-degree animal cruelty and failure to provide necessary care.
The Grammy-nominated artist has not publicly responded to the latest charges. His next court date has not been announced yet.
Raquel is officially on our radar—and for good reason. The Toronto-based artist just dropped a brand-new single called “LA LA LA,” and it’s one of the most exciting releases of the season. Featuring none other than NLE Choppa, this track is made to make you move.
“LA LA LA” has a super catchy beat and lyrics that feel like you’re getting ready with your best friends for a night out. Raquel says the idea came during a late-night studio session where she thought about counting from 1 to 10, using each number to set the scene for an unforgettable night.
The lyrics are playful and easy to sing along to. You’ll be humming the chorus after just one listen: “At 4, 5, 6, I’m with my girls and we’re taking pics / At 7, 8, 9, we’ll hit the club tonight.”
Raquel’s vocals are smooth, confident, and fun. You can tell she’s not afraid to experiment with her sound. Her background as a classically trained pianist shines through, even in a dance track like this—she knows what she’s doing when it comes to music.
NLE Choppa brings his signature energy to the song. His verse adds a fresh twist that balances Raquel’s pop style with a little extra hype. It’s the kind of collab that just makes sense.
The music video is just as cool as the song. Shot in Toronto by Abstract Studios, it’s full of fashion-forward looks, custom Lambos, glittering clubs, and amazing choreography. Raquel isn’t just making music—she’s telling a story through style, movement, and mood.
“LA LA LA” is the start of a bold new chapter for Raquel. She’s diving into the pop world, but still keeping her unique sound and vision. If this song is any sign of what’s next, we’ll definitely be watching. Check it out on all streaming platforms—you’ll be hitting repeat in no time.
One of Akon‘s nine wives, Amirah Iman-Thiam, is suing Publix Super Markets after she claims an employee sexually violated her. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the incident took place in September 2022 in Roswell, Georgia.
The employee, Jonathan Ross, a stock clerk with a disciplinary file, lingered near the organic snacks, an area outside his assigned duties watching her. As Iman-Thiam scanned her groceries, Ross slid behind her. “That dress got me rethinking my lunch break,” he muttered per the docs. Before she could react, his hands gripped her buttocks and vaginal area, the violence lasting mere seconds.
The store manager’s admission later chilled investigators: Ross had exhibited erratic behavior for months yet remained unsupervised near customers. Bodycam footage showed Iman-Thiam trembling as police arrived, her voice cracking: “He just… violated me.” Ross confessed within hours and he was ultimately convicted of sexual battery.
Iman-Thiam claims the trauma metastasized. Nightmares forced her to cancel a 12-city European tour, costing $287,000 in guaranteed fees and torpedoing collaborations with Grammy Award-winning producers.
“My creativity’s gone,” she told her therapist, now relying on Instacart deliveries and a $150/hour security escort for essential errands.
The docs read, “Ms. lman-Thiam’s professional and personal life has been severely impacted by Publix’s negligence. Ms. lman-Thiam is the wife of famed singer and producer, Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (‘Akon’). She is a rising recording artist and rapper with Konvict Muzik. At the time of the accident, Ms. Iman-Thiam had just negotiated an international tour agreement with Universal Artist Features Worldwide and Quilox, LLC. She was contracted to perform a multi-city musical tour comprising ofmusical concerts within Africa and United Arab Emirates between November 1, 2022 to January 5, 2023. She was contracted to earn $4,000,000.00 for her performances.
“The tour agreement is attached to this letter and, like this letter, is strictly confidential. As a result of Publix’s negligence, Ms. lman-Thiam also suffered from serious emotional and physical trauma. Ms. Iman-Thiam and her husband are devout Muslims. Culturally, Muslim women are forbidden to receive physical, sexual contact from anyone who is not their spouse. This is a strict prohibition in the Islamic faith.”
The continue, “In light of the sexual battery, Ms. Iman-Thiam was required to seek cleansing and therapy from an Imam (a priest) in Senegal (which is her husband’s home country). For approximately one (1) year, she was required to pray six (6) times a day and engage in cleansing and purification rituals until she was fully cleansed as prescribed in the Islamic faith. Consequently, Ms. Iman-Thiam’s tour had to be cancelled.”
Publix’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit—filed in Fulton County Superior Court—claimed Ross acted outside his employment, but Iman-Thiam’s attorneys countered with damning evidence: the chain had no sexual harassment protocols for frontline staff, despite 19 similar incidents statewide since 2020.
The complaint alleges Publix’s negligence transformed its stores into hunting grounds, with Ross’s history making the assault “as predictable as a Tuesday BOGO sale.” Iman-Thiam is seeking punitive damages for reputational harm and emotional distress, her legal team arguing the corporation prioritized profit over background checks.
“This wasn’t a rogue employee,” her attorney stated. “This was a broken system weaponized against women.”
As depositions loom, Publix’s quarterly earnings report, released days after Ross’s conviction, noted a $4.2 million allocation for “customer incident resolutions.”
Nicki Minaj opened up about the emotional toll of fame and motherhood in a revealing interview with Vogue Italia, where she admitted that she has considered walking away from music “so many times.”
The Hip-Hop heavyweight opened up about the pressure of public scrutiny and the sacrifices she’s made since launching her career in the mid-2000s.
“I’ve heard every possible criticism about me. I’ve thought about quitting so many times,” she said. “I’m glad I didn’t. I hope my story can be an inspiration and push kids, adults, anyone, not to give up.”
Now 42, Nicki Minaj reflected on delaying motherhood to focus on her career and help support her family.
“As a woman, I put off becoming a mother,” she said. “A lot of women in the industry, especially older than me, never had children.”
Nicki Minaj added, “Some don’t regret it, but others do. I put it off.”
The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper, who shares a four-year-old son with her husband Kenneth Petty, spoke about missing out on holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving to stay on the grind. “I think the price was not having a ‘normal’ life,” she said.
Although she’s now in a position where she can provide more for her son, Minaj acknowledged that parenting under the spotlight presents its own challenges.
“Things are different now, because I can give my son things I never had, but there are things I want to make sure he has, and I still need to figure out how to give them to him,” she said. “When we go out, for example, I have to worry that someone will take his picture.”
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty married in 2019 and welcomed their son in September 2020. She has not publicly disclosed his name.
Travis Hunter gifted his new wife a six-figure Mercedes and diamond ring worth six figures, too—but skipped the prenup.
Just days before he’s expected to ink a massive $46.5 million NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 22-year-old football phenom married longtime girlfriend Leanna De La Fuente. But, according to multiple reports (and the “internet”), the couple tied the knot without a prenuptial agreement. The internet exploded with opinions.
The couple exchanged vows Saturday (May 24) at The Barn at Faith Farms in Tennessee. Their love journey began in high school in Georgia and has spanned years. This includes Hunter’s time at Jackson State under Deion Sanders. Some people are looking at Coach Prime over this prenup situation. They want him to be the guiding light
Their fairytale culminated in a lavish celebration that lit up social media, because of the extravagant wedding gifts. Leanna was presented with a Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800, a custom vehicle valued at approximately $200,000. WELL DANG.
Hunter spent $100,000 on her diamond ring, as reported by Sports Illustrated. The couple went public with their engagement in February 2024, with Leanna sharing photos of the moment on Instagram captioned: “A million times, yes 💍.”
On the 2Legendary podcast, the couple revealed they’d locked in a wedding date earlier this year. Now, they’ve followed through with a ceremony fit for a superstar and his bride. Photos from the event show Leanna, 23, back on Instagram following a social media break, glowing in a white gown beside her new husband. She’s incredibly happy.
What’s looming next? A monster four-year,fully guaranteed contract worth $46.5 million from the Jaguars, including a $30.5 million signing bonus. But that payday has people nervous for brah because of the absence of a prenuptial agreement. Please let this love work out
While love may be priceless, analysts and fans alike are already raising eyebrows over the financial implications. In the hyper-calculated world of professional sports, skipping legal protections is nearly unheard of.
Still, for now, Travis and Leanna seem focused on the joy of their new chapter—not the fine print. The fam’s faces said something, even if they didn’t say a word.
Machine Gun Kelly skipped the spotlight at the American Music Awards on Monday (May 27) in Las Vegas to rush home and care for his infant daughter, who was running a mild fever.
The Hip-Hop artist made a brief appearance on the red carpet before bowing out of the ceremony, where he had been scheduled to present.
Speaking to E! News, Machine Gun Kelly explained his early exit: “She has a little bit of a fever. So I’m gonna just walk the carpet and go back, you know what I mean, and handle my business. Give her my pheromones, and let her heal up.”
The two-month-old is his first child with actress Megan Fox, who recently described the pregnancy as “unplanned but a happy surprise” in a post on her Instagram Stories.
The couple welcomed their daughter on March 27, though their current relationship status remains unclear following their called-off engagement last year.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding their romance, Baker has been vocal about his joy in becoming a father again.
“I was born to be a dad. Yeah, it’s my purpose,” he told E! News.
He echoed that sentiment in a separate interview with Access Hollywood, saying, “I’m just so elated, It’s just awesome. They smell so good… I was just meant to be a dad.”
Baker also has a 15-year-old daughter, Casie, from a previous relationship.
Fox, meanwhile, shares three sons—Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8—with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green.
Shaboozey didn’t hold back his reaction Monday night (Jan. 27) at the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas when Megan Moroney credited The Carter Family with “basically” inventing country music during their joint presentation.
The moment unfolded onstage at the Fontainebleau Hotel as the two artists introduced the award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group.
Shaboozey, known for his breakout hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” opened by highlighting the genre’s legacy at the AMAs, pointing out that Charley Pride won Favorite Male Country Artist during the show’s inaugural year.
Moroney followed by reading from the teleprompter: “That same year, Favorite Female Artist went to Lynn Anderson, and this award went to (folk music group) The Carter Family, who basically invented country music.”
Shaboozey paused, visibly processing the statement. He frowned, rolled his eyes slightly, then laughed before continuing with the presentation.
The award ultimately went to Dan + Shay, who edged out Old Dominion, Parmalee, The Red Clay Strays and Zac Brown Band.
The brief but telling moment quickly made its way across social media, where users dissected Shaboozey’s nonverbal response and Moroney’s historical reference.
“Megan Moroney just said the Carter Family invented country music and Shaboozey just shot her the hardest side eye. That’s what I came here for,” one person posted on X.
Another chimed in, “The Carter Family definitely shaped country, but invented? Bit of a stretch.” Others were quick to defend Moroney, noting she was simply reading from the teleprompter.
“Megan Moroney did not write the script (she was just reading the prompter),” one user wrote.
The Carter Family, often credited with popularizing country music in the 1920s and 1930s, remains a foundational influence in the genre, but the claim that they “invented” it has long been debated by music historians.
NPR has previously explored their legacy, noting their role in shaping the sound but not necessarily originating the genre.
What most historians fail to mention is that the Carter family was taught by a black artist and guitarist named Lesley Riddle, who also wrote some of their biggest hits.
Streamer Kai Cenat is catching some heat—again. This time, folks are raising eyebrows over the student roster at his so-called “Streamers University.” Word on the internet is that the entire student body is Black. That alone made some people hilariously label it an HBCU, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Apparently, a few people (mostly white, from what it seems) are upset that there isn’t a more diverse mix of students enrolled. Whether that’s a real issue or just online hate is up for debate. For the record, I don’t know what the official student body looks like at this “university” or if this “Streamer University” is even a legitimate institution. I can tell you this, a quick look and I saw a both a white person and an Asian person, so people are really hating. But one thing I do know for certain? Drake gave the commencement speech over the weekend. That alone made it feel like a cultural moment. I also heard T.I.’s son King Harris was trying to get in. So yeah, it’s major. And he’s not the only one.
Kai Cenat is a force of nature, and clearly, he’s not slowing down.
Now, about this controversy—what’s the actual problem here? There are plenty of resources, schools and courses out there for learning how to stream. Kai isn’t running the only show in town. More importantly, nothing in his public behavior or business dealings suggests he’s excluding people. He actually strikes me as someone who welcomes everyone but just happens to have a fanbase that’s largely Black. That’s not discrimination—that’s resonance.
Could this turn into a bigger issue? Maybe. We’re in a hyper-sensitive era, where outrage can go viral in minutes. And let’s be honest, the new generation of “Karens” have their own way of flipping the narrative. Some of us have long had to find unconventional paths to success because so many doors have been slammed in our faces. Streaming isn’t always as lucrative as it seems, but Kai flipped the whole system. Now, you’ve got elders going live on Twitch, and corporations are lining up just to get a piece of what he’s built.
At the end of the day, if you want in, step up your streaming game. Whatever the criteria is to be part of Streamers University, that’s what it is. Let’s not cry discrimination every time something doesn’t include you, especially when it was built by someone who was once left out himself.
I am about to change my name it LeteSeed, because I feel obsoLETE!
