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Doja Cat Reveals She’s Single & Horny

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Doja Cat isn’t hiding who she is when it comes to her love life and what she wants from the men around her.

The 30-year-old rapper and singer made it crystal clear in her recent Vogue interview that she’s a serial dater, and she’s completely comfortable owning that reality without apology.

“I’m 30, so I’m ovulating and horny,” she said bluntly, refusing to sugarcoat her feelings about relationships and attraction.

This kind of raw honesty has become her trademark, whether she’s performing on stage or sitting down with major publications.

What’s changed for Doja, though, is how she approaches the emotional side of dating and connection. Therapy has become her secret weapon for maintaining independence and peace of mind in romantic relationships.

“I don’t know what I would’ve done without it or where I’d be without it,” she explained. “I’ve been able to see through a lot of the fog that I couldn’t see through before.”

The work she’s done in therapy has fundamentally shifted how she handles being away from partners and the insecurities that used to plague her.

She’s no longer reaching for tarot cards or demanding constant text messages to feel secure. Instead, she’s built a foundation of self-awareness that allows her to enjoy her own company and maintain healthy boundaries.

Her current approach to relationships reflects this growth.

“This is what therapy has done for me,” she said. “It’s allowed me to be away and be at peace without being like, ‘I need tarot cards. I need an answer. Text me.’ I don’t do any of that anymore. It’s very nice.”

She even joked about her favorite part of being in a relationship, saying “I love when they leave,” which she insists is actually a sign of healthy attachment rather than coldness.

Doja Cat is gearing up for the next phase of her “Vie” tour, which will take her across North America starting this fall and running through December 2026, with her final show scheduled for Madison Square Garden.

Chika Goes Nuclear After Delta Destroys Her Pricey Luggage

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Chika took to social media with a fury that only someone who’s been wronged repeatedly could muster, calling out Delta Airlines for destroying her expensive luggage collection and treating her belongings like they’re disposable.

The 29-year-old rapper from Montgomery, Alabama, who boasts 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, posted pictures of her damaged Rimowa suitcases and described the airline staff as “mouth-breathing, knuckle-dragging neanderthals” who don’t know how to handle people’s belongings with care.

She’s got 1.4 million reasons to be upset, and this situation represents a pattern of negligence that’s become all too familiar for her.

The baby blue Rimowa bags she purchased in September arrived at her destination cracked and damaged, but this wasn’t her first rodeo with Delta’s careless handling.

She’d previously had a sage green suitcase from the same luxury brand destroyed on another Delta flight, and now she’s looking at a combined loss of roughly five thousand dollars.

What makes this situation even more frustrating is that Rimowa no longer manufactures the exact models she owned, meaning she can’t simply replace them with identical pieces.

According to the Daily Mail, she’s planning to escalate the matter with Delta’s customer service department and pursue compensation for the damages.

Chika’s been through enough in recent years without having to deal with airline incompetence on top of everything else.

The Grammy-nominated artist, who was recognized as one of the Best New Artist nominees in 2020, has been open about her mental health struggles, including her bipolar II disorder diagnosis and her ongoing battle with depression.

She’s also been candid about her attempted suicide in March 2022 at an InterContinental Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, and how online harassment has compounded her trauma over the years.

Her career trajectory shows someone who’s fought hard to stay in the game despite personal obstacles.

The Nigerian-American artist of Igbo descent went viral in 2018 with her freestyle over Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks,” performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2019, and signed with Warner Records that same year.

She released her latest album, WISH YOU WERE (T)HERE, in November 2025, proving she’s still creating despite the challenges life throws her way.

Dwight Howard Accused Of Tanking Enstranged Wife’s Million-Dollar TV Deal

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Dwight Howard left his wife in financial limbo after pulling the plug on a joint television project that would’ve put serious money in her pocket.

The former NBA star allegedly canceled a show deal worth a million dollars each, leaving Amber Howard scrambling to understand what happened next.

Body cam footage obtained by TMZ shows Amber venting to police officers about the relationship troubles that led to the lockout.

She’d called cops claiming Dwight locked her out of their Georgia home following an argument, while he told responding officers she’d gone “berserk.” The tension between them was thick enough to cut with a knife.

Amber told officers she’d become financially dependent on Dwight after he told her to stop appearing on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” the reality show she’d been on for four years.

She claims he weaponizes her financial situation against her in their relationship. When an officer asked if she had any money saved for emergencies, her response was bleak. “I don’t yet,” she said solemnly.

The couple had just landed their first television project together, she explained. The deal would’ve paid each of them a million dollars.

But then Dwight sent an email to the show’s production team, killing the whole thing. Amber says she was blindsided by the decision.

Days later, Dwight filed for divorce, suggesting he was ready to move on from the marriage in every way possible. The timing raised eyebrows about whether the TV deal cancellation was connected to the relationship’s collapse.

Dwight’s camp disputes Amber’s version of events entirely. Sources close to him told TMZ that if the deal was actually solid, they would’ve done it.

They also pointed out that Amber appeared on “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” periodically during 2023 and 2024, but producers decided not to continue working with her.

His representatives deny he’s using financial control as leverage, saying a court will ultimately decide the terms if the couple can’t reach an amicable agreement.

Police records show Georgia officers responded to the couple’s residence three times in two weeks for various domestic incidents, including a suicide threat call and a theft report.

Ray J Threatens To Slap Cam’ron, Mase & Shyne Over Brandy Gossip

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Ray J went nuclear on Instagram Live after Cam’ron and Mase spent Monday’s “It Is What It Is” podcast reminiscing about dating his sister Brandy back in the late nineties.

The Bad Boy legends weren’t shy about their past connections to the R&B icon, with Mase comparing himself to Kobe Bryant while Shyne admitted he was “sniping” for her attention without realizing Mase was already involved.

Ray J wasn’t having it. He hopped on Instagram Live Wednesday night and called the trio the “Three Stooges,” making it crystal clear that discussing Brandy was off limits.

“Keep my sister’s name out your mouth if it ain’t good,” he said. “If not, I’m gonna slap the f###### daylight out of you when I see you, period.”

The tension escalated when Ray J invoked LA gang affiliations, turning what started as nostalgic podcast banter into something way more serious.

He wasn’t just defending Brandy’s honor. He was drawing a line that shouldn’t be crossed.

“I’m not gonna let a n#### say anything and laugh and giggle and joke about a n####’s sister without me going big on n#####,” Ray J stated during his Instagram Live response.

Mase had described his connection to Brandy in sports terms, saying he was the MVP while Shyne was coming up as a young prospect.

Shyne’s version painted a different picture. He talked about watching Brandy on MTV and BET as a kid from Brooklyn, dreaming about meeting her.

“He was running that playbook so discreetly, so quietly, I had no idea,” Shyne said about Mase’s involvement.

The whole situation is heating up as Brandy’s memoir “Phases” approaches its March 31 release.

Fans are already wondering if she’ll address any of this in her book, especially with the internet going crazy over the podcast clips and Ray J’s response.

The timing couldn’t be messier, and everyone’s waiting to see if Brandy herself will weigh in on the drama.

Claressa Shields Celebrates Her Birthday With Love Song For Papoose After 50 Cent’s Accusations

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Claressa Shields dropped a 45-second R&B love song for Papoose on her 31st birthday, March 17, and the internet’s reaction was split straight down the middle between genuine appreciation and straight-up mockery.

The undefeated heavyweight from Flint, Michigan, surprised fans by releasing the track just days after 50 Cent posted AI-generated images claiming she’d cheated on her man with singer Maserati Bud.

She denied everything and threatened legal action, backed by Papoose, who made it clear he had her back through the whole ordeal.

Shields’ birthday gift to herself was unconventional.

Instead of letting 50’s accusations sit, she flipped the script and showed the world exactly where her heart was.

The song featured lyrics like “our love is true” and pleas for Papoose’s energy, a direct counter to the drama that had been brewing all week.

Fans split on the move. Some praised her vulnerability and the couple’s bond after they went public in 2024.

Others weren’t feeling it.

“Women that get caught cheating do the most,” one commenter wrote. Another dropped: “Claressa Shields Dropped The Worst R&B Song In History … Damn Papoose.”

The criticism didn’t stop there. “Now Clarissa! Why are you writing a song for him on YOUR birthday! Shouldn’t it be the other way around,” someone else chimed in.

One more took it further: “Can she just love him and stop acting like a high schooler puppy love first relationship ever type s###? Cringe.”

The off-key vocals and cheesy lines became instant meme material, but that didn’t stop Shields from standing her ground.

This birthday moment showed that Shields and Papoose’s relationship stayed strong through all the noise and accusations.

LaRussell Doubles Down Says Trump, Hitler, Epstein Were “Heaven Sent”

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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LaRussell dropped a controversial track that’s got the internet in a frenzy over his theological take on humanity.

The Bay Area rapper released “Heaven Sent” from his album “Father God, Guide Me” and immediately faced backlash for naming Trump, Hitler, Epstein, and other polarizing figures as divinely created.

His engineer warned him not to release it, but he went ahead anyway.

On March 14, the 31-year-old shared a video explaining his artistic vision. “The goal of an artist is to express the times and say all the things that nobody else wanna say or know how to say,” he stated before performing the track.

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His engineer had called him beforehand with concerns about the content, but LaRussell saw that as the exact reason to put it out.

The song’s lyrics sparked immediate controversy. He raps about Trump, Epstein, and Hitler being “heaven sent” alongside Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Kanye West. The juxtaposition of evil figures with civil rights icons created the perfect storm for online discourse.

When the backlash hit hard, LaRussell took to X to clarify his message. “What do y’all think I’m saying in this song?” he wrote. “Is it the truth that’s bothersome or is it what YOU think I’m saying? I’m saying every human was made by God. Even the evil ones.”

He emphasized that he wasn’t praising these figures but rather making a theological statement about creation itself.

LaRussell doubled down on his artistic freedom despite the controversy in his latest explanation on Instagram. He explained all of the figures he mentioned were “heaven sent,” not “heaven bound.”

He refused to apologize for the song’s content, instead defending his right as an artist to express uncomfortable truths.

His new partnership with Roc Nation didn’t seem to pressure him into silence either.

During a recent interview, he explained that the deal gave him infrastructure he couldn’t achieve independently, though he maintained ownership of his masters.

Legal Win for Afroman Sparks Nationwide Attention  

By: Brxton Lee Updated Category: Music News
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Hip-hop artist Afroman has come out on top in a headline-grabbing legal dispute involving Ohio sheriff’s deputies, bringing an end to a case rooted in a controversial 2022 search of his home.

The situation began when law enforcement carried out a raid connected to serious claims. However, after the search was completed, no charges were filed—raising eyebrows and leaving many questioning the purpose and execution of the operation.

Instead of letting the incident fade into the background, Afroman flipped the narrative. Using security camera footage from inside his property, he crafted a series of music videos that documented the raid from his perspective. The content quickly gained traction online, with tracks like “Lemon Pound Cake” becoming viral talking points.

The deputies later responded with a lawsuit, alleging that their appearances in the videos were unauthorized and harmed their reputations. What followed was a legal battle that extended beyond a simple dispute, touching on larger issues like freedom of expression and an artist’s right to tell their story.

When the case finally reached trial in March 2026, the jury ruled in Afroman’s favor. The decision dismissed the claims against him and underscored the protections surrounding creative expression, particularly when it’s tied to real-world events.

With the courtroom chapter now closed, Afroman is moving forward and putting his focus back on performing. He’s already preparing for his next tour, giving fans the chance to hear the music that turned a personal legal situation into a nationwide conversation.

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In the end, this was more than just a legal win—it was a moment where music, controversy, and free speech collided, and Afroman came out stronger on the other side.

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Gunna Seeks Justice Against Concert Promoters Who Jerked Him Out Of $500K

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Gunna took legal action against concert promoters after performing at an X Games event in Aspen without receiving his contracted payment.

His touring company filed suit against Mickle and Mickle Productions, claiming the promoters orchestrated what amounts to a calculated scheme to book the rapper under false pretenses and then refuse to pay him.

The contract was crystal clear. Gunna’s team agreed to the performance with a guaranteed $500,000 payment due the night of the show in January.

If that money didn’t arrive by the deadline, an additional $250,000 was due. Gunna held up his end of the deal and performed at the event, but the money never came through, according to TMZ.

What makes this situation particularly egregious is the string of excuses the promoters fed Gunna’s camp.

First, they claimed the funds were tied up in gold commodities. Then they pivoted to saying payment would come from a major alcohol brand partnership.

When that fell through, they somehow suggested the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City would cover the bill.

None of these explanations held any weight, and Gunna’s company now questions whether Mickle and Mickle Productions is even a legitimate business entity.

The lawsuit seeks damages for breach of contract and fraud, plus additional compensation for the headache and lost opportunity, totaling $750,000.

Gunna’s team is treating this as a serious matter because it represents a fundamental violation of a binding agreement. The X Games itself is not named as a defendant in the case, making clear that the event organizers aren’t the problem here.

Afroman Tells Jury Deputies Raided His Spot For Nothing, Then Sued Him For Rapping About It

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Afroman took the stand Tuesday in his Adams County trial and didn’t hold back. The rapper, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, faced seven sheriff’s deputies suing him over music videos he made from footage of their 2022 raid on his home.

His defense was simple: they raided him, found nothing, and he made songs about it.

“All of this is their fault,” Afroman told the court. “Fact, they never should have came to my house in the first place. Fact, if they hadn’t came to my house, they wouldn’t have put themselves on the video camera and in my music career. All of this is their fact. All of this is their fault. And they have the audacity to sue me. These people and you are the predators and the victim at the same time.”

The deputies claim he used their likenesses without permission and damaged their reputations. Afroman says he was exercising his First Amendment right to criticize law enforcement. The raid happened in August 2022 when deputies showed up with guns drawn, broke down his door, and found absolutely nothing. No drugs. No charges. Just a broken gate, damaged property, and cash that came up $400 short.

So Afroman did what he does. He made music. His security cameras caught everything. His wife recorded on her phone. He dropped an album called Lemon Pound Cake, named after the moment one deputy apparently paused mid-raid to stare at a lemon pound cake his mother had baked. The song went viral. Millions of views.

He posted the raid footage on Instagram. He put the deputies’ faces on T-shirts and sold them. He released a second song called “Will You Help Me Repair My Door.” Even as the trial approached, he dropped new videos on YouTube. The deputies weren’t happy about any of it.

The ACLU called this lawsuit “nothing short of absurd.” Civil liberties groups warned that a verdict against Afroman would chill free speech, essentially telling Americans they can’t publicly criticize what cops do to their homes. The core question is straightforward: can police sue a homeowner for using his own security footage to criticize their conduct?

“I don’t go to their house, kick down their doors, flip them off on their surveillance cameras, then try to play the victim and sue them,” Afroman said.

The trial continues throughout the week. An eight-person jury will decide if Afroman crossed the line or if the deputies are trying to use civil litigation to silence criticism.

Stockton Mass Shooting: Mayor Surprised By Lack Of Tips After 100 Days

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One hundred days after gunmen opened fire at a Stockton birthday party, the community’s still waiting for justice while the mayor’s left scratching her head.

Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi can’t believe nobody’s talked. Four people died that November night. Three of them were children. Maya Lupian and Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero were both eight.

Amari Peterson was fourteen. Susano Archuleta was twenty-one. Thirteen more got hit. The shooters fired at least fifty rounds from five different guns.

That’s not a mistake; it was a message, but here’s what’s got the mayor confused.

According to KCRA, Fugazi said she’s “actually really surprised that nobody has come forward with information that has led to an arrest.”

“If you are helping those that that did this awful tragedy that committed this heinous act, you too, need to go to jail,” Mayor Fugazi fumed.

Two vehicles connected to the shooting were recovered and processed for DNA, but no arrests have been made. Even the reward money, which hit $130,000, hasn’t produced any leads.

Police believe the intended targets were the rappers at that party that night, including MBNel, Fly Boy Dougy and Nano MB, who was hosting the party for his child.

The rapper had been locked up on a parole violation since the incident happened in November, but he was released today (March 17)

MBNel released a statement after, keeping it respectful.

“My deepest condolences to the families who had to bury their children, and to the innocent lives lost,” he said. “What happened in Stockton has left families carrying an unimaginable loss. There are no words that can make sense of this, and I do not want to add noise where there should be care. This is about the families, and no one else.”

South Carolina Rapper Trap Dickey Signs To Top Dawg Entertainme

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Trap Dickey is officially part of the TDE family now. The Hartsville rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in a deal that’s got the whole industry watching.

This isn’t just another roster addition, this is what happens when authenticity meets opportunity.

The move came through a partnership with 11 Music Group LLC, and according to Variety, it’s the latest chapter in a story that started with survival.

At 21, Dickey got caught in crossfire and took a bullet. Most people don’t come back from that, but he did, and he turned it into fuel.

“Trap Dickey has a real story that comes straight from his life,” says Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, the label’s founder. “That kind of authenticity is exactly what we look for at TDE. We’re excited to welcome him to our roster.” That’s the TDE stamp right there.

The breakthrough came in 2023 with “Blue Devils,” a track that caught fire fast.

The remix with DaBaby pushed it higher. Since then, he’s been stacking wins with tracks like “Yeah Yeah” with Boosie Badazz and “No Love” featuring BigXthaPlug.

“Down South” with Key Glock dropped in January and people started paying attention. He even showed up on Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 3” livestream.

What makes this signing different is the connection. Dickey met Tiffith at the BET Awards last June. They’d crossed paths before, but that moment mattered.

“Being signed to TDE feels like joining the Golden State Warriors or the Lakers,” Dickey said. “I’m looking forward to a winning season with TDE.”

TDE isn’t just any label. This is the roster that built Kendrick Lamar into a generational talent. This is where SZA got discovered, selling merch at a Kendrick show.

This is where stars like Ab Soul, Schoolboy Q, Isiah Rashad, SiR, Doechii and Jay Rock are made. The label’s been developing superstars since 2005. Now Dickey’s is in that lineage.

The South Carolina streets raised him. The streets taught him how to survive. Now TDE’s gonna teach him how to win.

BREAKING: Mystikal Accepts Guilty Plea To Rape Charge, Facing 20 Years

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Mystikal took a guilty plea to third-degree rape charges in an Ascension Parish courtroom on Tuesday, ending years of legal limbo.

The New Orleans rapper now faces up to 20 years in prison after accepting responsibility for the July 2022 assault. A judge ordered a presentence investigation to determine his sentence.

The case traces back to a brutal night at his Prairieville home.

According to AllHipHop, the victim reported that Mystikal punched her, choked her, and pulled her braids out after accusing her of stealing $100.

He confiscated her keys and phone, trapping her inside. While searching for the money to calm him down, she discovered meth in a drawer.

His home also contained heroin, Xanax, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia scattered throughout.

The victim described extreme mood swings. One moment, he was raging over the missing cash; the next, he was apologizing profusely. During an apology, he pushed her onto the bed and raped her.

After the assault, he demanded she send him money through CashApp. He grabbed her phone, typed in $150, and transferred the payment plus a $50 bonus before handing it back and telling her to leave.

She drove straight to a hospital where medical staff performed a sexual assault kit. Her injuries matched her account perfectly. The case mirrors his 2003 conviction for sexually assaulting his hairstylist, for which he served six years in prison and became a registered sex offender.

Mystikal has been held without bond since his July 2022 arrest. He initially entered a not guilty plea but changed course this week.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office made clear he’d receive no special treatment despite his celebrity status. His legal team had fought the charges aggressively, but the evidence proved insurmountable.

A sentencing date hasn’t been announced yet, but the presentence investigation will determine whether he faces the maximum 20-year sentence or a lesser term.

Lil Wayne Adds 2 Chainz And The Game To Extended “Carter” Tour

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Lil Wayne just locked in 28 new dates for his 2026 tour, celebrating over two decades of the Carter album series.

The rap legend is extending his celebration across North America with stops in major markets and secondary cities that got left out the first time around.

The tour kicks off on June 30 in Bangor, Maine, and wraps on October 23 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 2 Chainz is joining as a special guest on most dates, with The Game supporting select shows.

This is the second leg of the Carter celebration, which already had massive success in 2025, with sellouts at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Crypto.com Arena in LA, and Madison Square Garden in New York.

The tour hits Chicago, Denver, Nashville, Long Beach and more. But Wayne’s also bringing the celebration to places like Des Moines, Lexington, Grand Rapids, Charleston and Fresno.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20, at 10 A.M. through Ticketmaster.

The Carter series changed Hip-Hop forever. Six albums spanning over 20 years, each one delivering hits that defined entire eras.

From “Tha Block Is Hot” to “Tha Carter VI,” Wayne’s catalog keeps hitting different across generations.

Young Money Entertainment’s whole roster, including Nicki Minaj and Drake, exists because of what he built.

His influence on the sound and style of modern rap is undeniable.

Tue Jun 30 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater*

Thu Jul 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at S###*

Fri Jul 3 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*

Thu Jul 16 – Des Moines, IA – Casey’s Center

Fri Jul 17 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*

Sat Jul 18 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater*

Thu Jul 23 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena*

Fri Jul 24 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre*

Sat Jul 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater*

Thu Jul 30 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater*

Fri Jul 31 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord^*

Sat Aug 1 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater^*

Fri Aug 14 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Sat Aug 15 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater

Sun Aug 16 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Thu Aug 27 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*

Fri Aug 28 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center^

Sat Aug 29 – Denver, CO – JUNKYARD

Thu Sep 10 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater*

Fri Sep 11 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*

Fri Sep 18 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center

Sat Sep 19 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena=

Thu Sep 24 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena*

Fri Sep 25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena*

Sat Sep 26 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek*

Fri Oct 16 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum

Sat Oct 17 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Thu Oct 22 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

Thu Oct 23 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center

Cardi B Threatens Hamilton Fans Over Unsold Tour Tickets

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Cardi B just put a Canadian city on blast for threatening her perfect tour record, and the internet’s eating it up.

The Grammy-winning rapper’s “Little Miss Drama Tour” has been practically untouchable across North America, with nearly every city selling out or hitting 98-99 percent capacity.

Then Hamilton showed up and said, “nah.” Only 80 percent of tickets moved at TD Coliseum for her March 31 show, and she wasn’t having it.

She went live on Instagram with a message that was part threat, part plea.

“I’m letting you Canadians know, if you break my sold-out streak, I don’t know what I’m going to do,” she said, laughing but serious. “I’m not playing with y’all Banadians.”

The vibe was lighthearted, but the message was crystal clear. She’s got a sold-out streak to protect, and one Canadian city wasn’t about to ruin it.

According to CBC News, Hamilton tickets are going for around $118 direct from Ticketmaster, while Toronto’s show the night before has the cheapest seats at $314. That’s a massive gap.

The cost-of-living crisis is real, and even die-hard fans are doing the math. Gas prices, groceries, rent. A concert ticket becomes a luxury decision, not an impulse buy.

The tour supports her 2025 album, Am I the Drama? and she’s been absolutely dominating.

Rapper Boosie Hunts Down Stalker Harassing His Family

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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Boosie offered $1,000 to anyone who could identify a phone number that kept calling Child Protective Services on him and his fiancée, Rajel.

“He went live on Instagram with the number, desperate for help.

“If anybody know this number that I just posted on Instagram, I need you to call me at the number that I got on the caption so I can figure this out,” Boosie said. “This number keep calling Child Protective Services on me. So I’m trying to get to the bottom of this, find out who this is. Child Protective came to me right here at the house. And I’m trying to find out who this is ASAP. If you know this number, this number in your phone, I got a thousand dollars for you. All right.”

He went from posting a bounty to cracking the case himself in record time because the Louisiana rapper says he already found his stalker.

According to Boosie, he tied a woman’s number to a CashApp account and he thinks she’s been making false reports and trying to wreck his life.

“I found out already, tied her to her CashApp. Ya done. Ya done. And she’s a Boosie stalker. I’m all over her page. This is what people do, you crazy b####,” he said.

Making false DCFS calls is serious business, and Boosie’s not taking it lightly. He’s been dealing with way too much drama lately, and this stalker situation is just the latest headache.

Last week, things got even worse when gunfire erupted at his Akron, Ohio show.

While Boosie was performing at the Field House Lounge, shots rang out mid-set, leaving three people injured.

Police say the gunman slipped through security and got into an altercation with someone in the crowd.

Boosie ducked and ran for cover as fans scattered. The suspect fled on foot, and cops don’t believe Boosie was the target, but it’s another reminder of the violence that follows him to every venue.

Now he’s dealing with both a stalker and an active shooter situation.

The Akron Police Department is still investigating the shooting and looking for surveillance footage that might lead to an arrest.

No word yet if Boosie is going to press charges against the women he claimed sent CPS to his house.

JAY-Z & Elon Musk Once Fought Over Food Bill At Swanky NYC Restauant Carbone

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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JAY-Z and Elon Musk went to war over the check at Carbone and Mario Carbone had to referee the whole thing.

The legendary New York restaurant owner just revealed the wildest moment that went down between the two titans when they dined together.

According to Mario Carbone on the Joe and Jada Podcast, “Hov and Elon ate here once. I remember that. They ate here together. Hov and Elon Musk. Yeah. And they were fighting over the bill. Jay called me out to the kitchen. And he was like, can you explain to this man that’s been taken care of?”

Picture this. You’re running one of the most exclusive restaurants in Manhattan.

Two of the most powerful men in the world are sitting at your table. And suddenly you’re caught in the middle of a bill dispute. That’s the position Mario found himself in.

“I was like, Mr. Musk, you realize the position I’m in right now, right?” Carbone said.

Fat Joe theorized about what might happen next. While Hov is mind-bogglingly rich at $3 billion, Elon Musk is the richest man on earth with a net worth of almost $900 billion.

“Elon Musk probably bought the building that night, huh?” Fat Joe joked.

But Jay wasn’t having that. This is peak billionaire energy right here. Two of the most successful people on the planet are arguing over who gets to pay.

He also told a story about the security needed when President Obama stopped into the restaurant to dine.

“There’s a whole level of security. So like I knew a week in advance that he was coming, but I couldn’t tell anybody. I didn’t even want to text anybody cuz I assumed that they were watching my phone,” Carbone said. “I was like I didn’t want to tell anybody. So none of the staff knew. No one knew that the president was coming.”

Most people would kill for that problem. But at Carbone, it’s just another Tuesday.

Fivio Foreign Get Cooked For Dissing 50 Cent, Lil Baby, Young Thug and Boosie Badazz

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Rumors
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Fivio Foreign is back…talking spicy. This time he’s talking about respect, fades and the unwritten rules of the streets.

The Brooklyn drill rapper might be sending off a slew of warning shots. We already covered 50 Cent, but I did not realize he also went after Lil Baby, Young Thug and Boosie Badazz, and others. Dude called T.I. illiterate, which is crazy.

What made this moment interesting was not just the names floating around but the principle Fivio seemed to be defending. In his view, the idea of a public callout is not just entertainment. It is a test of character. And if somebody does not answer? Well, he made it clear how he feels about that.

“Smt idc how many n##### Rugga box.. Man 2 Man I told him let’s get it on,” Fivio wrote. “Every street n#### kno. all call outs is Mandatory. So he forever Pu##y in my eyes.”

That is not exactly diplomatic language, but it certainly got attention.

The posts immediately triggered speculation across social. But, mostly he got French fried by fans. They did not hold back.

I don’t think this is what he had in mind.

Now everybody did not pull out their deep fryer for Fivio. Some fans suggested he was speaking generally about the culture. Others believe this might be tied to a private disagreement that simply spilled into public view. Either way, the conversation quickly became bigger than one potential opponent. It turned into a debate about whether the old street codes that once shaped rap beefs still apply in an era where most conflicts now play out through Instagram captions instead of face to face encounters.

There is also the question of whether this is simply competitive energy or something more personal simmering beneath the surface. Fivio has never been shy about speaking his mind, but this felt more pointed than his usual commentary.

For now, nobody directly responded to his challenge. Why would they? Honestly, the post did not go viral, but media did latch on. We tend to do that.

One thing is certain. In the attention economy of modern Hip-Hop, sometimes a few sentences on social media can create more tension than a full diss track. And if Fivio was looking to get people talking, mission accomplished.

By the way, he’s supposedly sober.

JAŸ-Z Celebrating “Reasonable Doubt” Legacy At Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic

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JAY-Z is bringing the 30-year celebration of Reasonable Doubt to Philadelphia as The Roots Picnic 2026 headliner.

JAY-Z and The Roots are performing together on May 30 at Belmont Plateau, marking his first time on a festival stage since 2019 and his first collaboration with the legendary band in over a decade.

This isn’t just another performance. JAY-Z’s been in full anniversary mode for his 1996 debut.

He switched his name styling to JAŸ-Z with the umlaut, dropped the original “Dead Presidents” on streaming, and released the “Wishing on a Star” video featuring Gwen Dickey on YouTube.

The whole thing’s been building toward something bigger, and now we know what it is.

The last time JAŸ-Z hit a stage was June 2025 in Paris, when he joined Beyoncé for the final night of her Cowboy Carter tour. He performed “Crazy in Love,” “N—s in Paris,” and “Drunk in Love” that night.

Before that? Nothing. Nearly a year of silence from one of Hip-Hop’s biggest names. Now he’s back, and it’s all connected to Reasonable Doubt and the album’s legacy.

Reasonable Doubt changed everything when it dropped June 25, 1996. The album established JAY-Z as a storyteller who could paint vivid pictures of street life with precision and flow.

Thirty years later, that album still hits different.

The Roots Picnic moved to Belmont Plateau this year, and having JAŸ-Z headline is a massive get. Shawn Gee, the Roots’ manager and Live Nation Urban president, called it a “bucket-list moment.”

Presale tickets dropped immediately. General sale starts March 18 at 10 A.M. ET.

JAŸZ’s been quiet for years. His last album was 4:44 in 2017. Now he’s stepping back into the light, not with new music, but with a moment that honors where it all started.

Kiki Shepard, “Show Time At The Apollo” Queen Of Fashion, Dies

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Kiki Shepard left an imprint on live television that’ll never fade. The legendary co-host of “Showtime at the Apollo” died Monday from a massive heart attack. She was 74.

For fifteen years straight, from 1987 to 2002, Shepard was the Apollo. She wasn’t just introducing acts. She was the energy, the style, the presence that made the whole thing work.

Viewers tuned in to see her as much as they tuned in to see the performers. That’s real power. The fashion game was hers.

She earned the nickname “Apollo Queen of Fashion” because she understood that hosting wasn’t just about talking. It was about presence. It was about commanding a room. Every outfit, every gesture, every moment mattered.

According to Deadline, Shepard shared hosting duties with some serious names. Steve Harvey, Sinbad, Mo’Nique, Rudy Rush, Mark Curry, Rick Aviles.

The Apollo was a launching pad for unknowns, and Shepard was the one introducing them to the world. That stage changed lives, and she was the gateway.

But Shepard wasn’t just a TV personality. She appeared on “A Different World,” “Baywatch,” “NYPD Blue,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

She played herself on “Everybody Hates Chris.” She was a working entertainer, period.

Born in Tyler, Texas, in 1951, Shepard came up through Broadway in the late ’70s and early ’80s. “Bubbling Brown Sugar,” “Comin’ Uptown,” “Porgy and Bess.”

That live theater foundation made her perfect for the Apollo. She understood what it meant to perform in front of a live audience.

The Apollo lost one of its greatest ambassadors, and television lost a legend who understood that hosting was an art form.

Dr. Umar Denies Rumor He’s The Father Of Sukihana’s Unborn Child

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Dr. Umar just shut down the internet’s wildest theory about Sukihana‘s fourth pregnancy with a screenshot and a joke.

When the rapper announced she’s expecting her fourth child, the rumor mill went into overdrive. Fans started connecting dots that weren’t there, wondering if the Pan-African activist could be the father.

He posted a text message to Instagram, making it crystal clear.

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“Peace & PanAfrikanism. My good sister Sukihana is excited and looking forward to bringing another beautiful Afrikan child into this world. Dr. Umar is not the father.”

But then he took it further. He shared a TikTok screenshot joking that Sukihana might conceive with him next Leo season, as the “2nd most popular Panafrikanist in the world” still needs a male heir.

The whole thing was tongue-in-cheek, but it told you everything about where their connection stands.

Dr. Umar and Sukihana have been publicly linked for years. They’ve been spotted together at events, there’s been a viral kiss photo, and Ray J even claimed he had to confront Dr. Umar about her.

The speculation wasn’t random.

The former “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star kept things private until she was ready. She told PEOPLE she wanted to protect herself and her baby until the pregnancy was fully developed.

“This baby came into my life at a time when I truly needed a reminder of purpose and love,” she said.

She’s already a mom to two boys and one girl, and this fourth child represents, she says, a rebirth. She’s in her second trimester and already feeling kicks.

What makes this moment different for Sukihana is how she’s approaching motherhood now. She’s letting herself enjoy things she normally wouldn’t.

She’s eating desserts, relaxing her strict diet, and embracing what she describes as the “softest season” of her life.

She told PEOPLE she understands she’s feeding another human and that’s changed her whole perspective on control and discipline.

The bigger picture here is what Sukihana’s trying to show other women.

She wants young mothers and girls to know they can have careers and children. She can be a rapper and a mom. She can travel with her baby and still build her legacy.

“God made us supernatural. He made women strong,” she said. That’s the real story underneath all the Dr. Umar noise.

Sukihana hasn’t revealed the baby’s sex yet, but she’s finding out soon and says the only thing that matters is having a healthy baby.