This one’s wild, y’all. Word on the street is that Detroit’s own Obie Trice has just signed with none other than UFC loudmouth-turned-business mogul Conor McGregor and his Greenback Records imprint. Yeah, you read that right. Slim Shady’s former right-hand man linked up the MMA homie.
The first order of business is a brand-new single called “TBH [To Be Honest]” dropping Friday (September 12) on all streaming platforms. They’re already pushing the pre-save link heavy, so clearly McGregor is putting real muscle behind this. I do feel they could have done more with Xzibit’s great album,Kingmaker, but that’s another story.
Now, Obie Trice isn’t new to this. If you know your Hip-Hop history, dude had a double platinum debut, Cheers, on Shady Records. He gave us serious joints like “Got Some Teeth” and even slid on the 8 Mile soundtrack.
That run in the early 2000s had his name ringing bells.
So why would he team up with Conor? Well, McGregor’s been hinting at flipping his fight money into the music biz for a while. Greenback Records is a big flex and he has a few others on there. Scooping up a veteran like Obie is a headline grabber, hence this write up. I can’t wait to see what they cook up.
The big question is…will this be a single experiment or the start of an album run? McGregor’s not shy about putting his money where his mouth is, so I’m thinking they’re going to go far. And Obie is going to do Obie. He’s always been about his bars—no gimmicks. This will get interesting really quick.
Jerry Seinfeld drew sharp criticism Tuesday (September 9) after likening the “Free Palestine” movement to the Ku Klux Klan during an unannounced appearance at Duke University, where he introduced a former Israeli hostage.
The longtime comedian and television star made the remarks during a campus event focused on Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days after being abducted at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.
“Free Palestine is, to me, just — you’re free to say you don’t like Jews. Just say you don’t like Jews,” Seinfeld said to the audience. According to the Duke Chronicle, he went further, drawing a direct comparison between pro-Palestinian slogans and white supremacist rhetoric.
“By saying Free Palestine, you’re not admitting what you really think…Compared to the Ku Klux Klan, I’m actually thinking the Klan is actually a little better here because they can come right out and say, ‘We don’t like Blacks, we don’t like Jews.’ Okay that’s honest.”
The event was only open to Duke students, faculty and staff. Seinfeld’s participation was not announced in advance.
A Duke University spokesperson responded to the backlash by clarifying that the school does not vet speakers’ remarks and that hosting them does not indicate endorsement.
Seinfeld has been outspoken in his support for Israel throughout the ongoing war in Gaza. In December 2023, he traveled to Tel Aviv, where he met with hostage families and experienced a missile attack during his visit.
He said the purpose of the trip was to “call attention to the plight of the hostages.”
The Tuesday event marked Seinfeld’s second controversial moment on Duke’s campus in recent months.
In May, he served as the university’s commencement speaker, a decision that led to protests and a walkout by around 100 graduates carrying Palestinian flags.
Jerry Seinfeld isn’t a working-class hero or deep thinker—he’s a billionaire who turned banality into gold. Capitalism rewarded him for “jokes about nothing” while millions struggle with everything.
Kanye West has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to appear in person for a deposition within 30 days as part of a lawsuit accusing him of discrimination and workplace misconduct at his Donda Academy.
The legal action, filed last April by former employee Trevor Phillips, claims West fostered a toxic environment at the school, including alleged antisemitic remarks, mistreatment of Black staff and bizarre disciplinary ideas like shaving students’ heads or creating a “jail” for them.
“Kanye’s ill-will towards the plaintiff ultimately culminated in a vulgar lashing in front of schoolchildren and their parents,” the lawsuit explained. “Kanye even threatened Phillips with physical violence.”
Phillips, who joined the school in November 2022, said West used “dangerous rhetoric” and “treated the Black staff considerably worse than white employees.”
According to TMZ, court documents show that West had previously avoided multiple attempts to schedule the deposition, prompting the judge’s latest order to compel his appearance.
The deposition will mark the first time Phillips’ legal team will be able to question West under oath since the case began.
West’s attorney, Eduardo Martorell, declined to comment on the ruling or the broader allegations.
This case is one of several legal battles currently surrounding the rapper and fashion mogul.
Other former employees have filed separate lawsuits accusing West of sexual misconduct and retaliatory behavior.
If West fails to comply with the court’s order, he could face penalties or sanctions.
Charlie Kirk was gunned down during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Tuesday (September 10), prompting a sweeping federal manhunt and a wave of political reaction. Now, the FBI has released surveillance images of a person of interest and confirmed the recovery of a high-powered rifle believed to be the murder weapon.
The FBI’s Salt Lake City office posted two photos of the unidentified man on social media, showing him in a baseball cap and sunglasses, captured in a stairwell.
“We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the agency said.
Authorities said the suspect, believed to be college-aged, climbed to the roof of a campus building and opened fire on Kirk, striking him once around 12:20 p.m. local time. He was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
Investigators say the shooter arrived on campus at 11:52 a.m. and accessed the rooftop via stairwells before firing into the crowd gathered for the outdoor event. After the shot, the suspect fled by jumping off the opposite side of the building and escaping into a nearby neighborhood, according to Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason.
Law enforcement recovered a Mauser .30-06 bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near the scene. The firearm, described as an older imported model, still had a spent cartridge chambered and three unused rounds etched with language referencing “transgender and anti-fascist ideology,” according to preliminary reports shared with law enforcement. The FBI is conducting DNA and fingerprint analysis on the weapon and ammunition.
“We will not stand for what happened yesterday,” Mason said Thursday (September 11). “We are investing everything we have into this and we will catch this individual.”
Officials also collected a footwear impression, palm print and forearm imprints from the area. Authorities said the attack appeared to be targeted, though the motive remains under investigation.
More than 3,000 people were at the event, which featured a “prove me wrong” table, according to the tour’s website. Despite online petitions opposing Kirk’s appearance, police said there were no credible threats before the shooting. Six officers and Kirk’s private security were present.
The university will remain closed through Saturday (September 13), according to a notice on its website. Two individuals were initially detained after the shooting but were later released. One was charged with obstruction by university police. Authorities said neither has any connection to the shooting.
The killing of Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two and founder of Turning Point USA, drew swift and emotional reactions from political leaders.
Donald Trump posted a tribute online, calling Kirk “The Great, and even Legendary” and saying, “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.” Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff through Sunday and announced Kirk would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, calling him a “giant of his generation.”
In a video, Trump blamed political rhetoric for fueling violence. “It’s a long past time for all Americans and the media to confront the fact that violence and murder are the tragic consequence of demonizing those with whom you disagree,” he said. “This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now.”
G Herbo kept it measured when asked about Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in 2025, saying public safety should be the top priority.
“Just keep ’em safe, man,” the Chicago rapper told a TMZ reporter when asked about Trump’s controversial proposal. “Whatever you do need to do to keep the kids safe and the women.”
Pressed on whether he supported Trump’s idea, Herbo didn’t give a straight yes or no.
“Whatever gone’ keep us safe and clean the streets, I’m all for it,” he added. “Just make sure the babies get home. That’s all I care about.”
Herbo, who’s long been vocal about the violence plaguing his hometown, sidestepped a question about how “Chicago gangsters” might respond to Trump’s move.
“I’m a tax-paying citizen,” he said. “I just want everybody to get home safe.”
Eventually, he gave the plan a thumbs up—visibly reluctant but clear in his priority: safety over politics.
Donald Trump Vows To Tackle Crime In Chicago
Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard to Chicago is part of a broader strategy to crack down on violent crime in major cities, particularly those led by Democrats.
He cited a spike in shootings over Labor Day weekend as a key reason for the potential deployment, claiming the city’s crime rate would only worsen.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have both pushed back, calling the idea unnecessary and politically driven. They pointed to recent data showing a notable drop in homicides and violent crime across the city.
Trump, however, has expressed frustration that local officials haven’t asked for help. He said he was waiting on a call from Chicago authorities, suggesting he’d prefer cooperation but is willing to act unilaterally.
The proposed deployment would follow similar recent National Guard deployments in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
At the same time, his administration has launched a separate immigration enforcement operation in Illinois, though officials say that effort is unrelated to the Guard proposal.
As of now, it’s unclear whether the plan will move forward. Trump hinted that the focus may shift to other cities more open to federal intervention.
Chrisean Rock accused her sister of holding her infant son hostage in a tense family standoff that ended with police breaking into a home to retrieve the child.
The reality TV star shared a video on Wednesday (September 10) claiming that her sister, Terrine, refused to return her son, Chrisean Jr., prompting her to call law enforcement.”
“She not tryna give my baby up,” Rock said in the video. “She took him for ransom.”
According to Rock, she waited outside Terrine’s house until she arrived, then called the police. Officers responded to the scene, where Rock told them her sister was allegedly keeping the baby inside and refusing to hand him over.
“I got my kid. They had to break into the house,” she said in another video. “She lied to everybody, making it seem like I wasn’t tryna come get my kid. She was not tryna open the door. So we had to get the cops involved.”
In a separate clip posted with her boyfriend HoodTrophy Bino, Rock added, “We got the baby. For real, we had an escort,” confirming that police entered the home through a window to retrieve her son.
Tension Erupts Between Chrisean Rock & Her Sisters Over Infant Son
The family feud erupted earlier in the week when Terrine claimed she had been watching Chrisean Jr. for two days and said Rock failed to pick him up as agreed.
That disagreement quickly spiraled into a public dispute involving multiple sisters.
Rock said she avoided direct confrontation with Terrine due to her ongoing legal issues and instead sent another sister, Tessa, to collect the child.
But that plan backfired when Terrine posted videos suggesting police and paramedics had to respond after an altercation involving Tessa, who allegedly had a manic episode.
Another sister, Chasity, later claimed Tessa had a breakdown during the incident and alleged she “hit” officers during the encounter.
Mariah The Scientist spilled the tea on a jailhouse call with Young Thug, revealing that Kodak Black slid into her DMs while her man was behind bars.
In audio that leaked Wednesday night (September 10), Mariah told Young Thug about a message she received from another rapper who initially offered support for Thug but quickly pivoted to something else entirely.
“Who you think had the audacity to message me some s### like that?” she asked Thug on the call.
According to Mariah, the man started off by saying he hoped Thug would be released soon. But then he switched gears.
“But in the meantime, shawty, I’ve been f##### up about you and I just can’t put that to rest,” the man wrote. “You know it’s queen treatment only.”
Mariah said she shut it down immediately. “I got a man and I ain’t going against what I got,” she told the sender before teasing Thug to guess who it was. When Thug replied, “I don’t like guessing,” she dropped the name: Kodak Black.
Mariah questioned the logic behind the message, calling out the contradiction of someone wishing her boyfriend freedom while simultaneously trying to shoot their shot.
“What type of s### is that?” she asked, agreeing with Thug that Kodak is “crazy,” and adding that he’s been that way since they first met.
The call ended with Mariah telling Thug he was “blessed” to have a “loyal” woman.
“Mariah The Scientist REVEALS Kodak Black Tried To STEAL Her From Young Thug!” pic.twitter.com/Q7kSCM2hoA
Young Thug Apologizes to Mariah The Scientist After Cheating Conession
The audio adds another layer to the couple’s ongoing saga, which has played out publicly since Thug’s release.
Earlier this month, a different leaked call revealed Thug admitted to cheating on Mariah just one day before his arrest. In that call, he confessed to having a woman at his condo. He later apologized to Mariah both privately and on social media.
“My baby, I was wrong and I’m sorry for what I put you through. You deserved better from me,” Thug wrote online.
Shortly after, Thug posted “Chapter ended,” fueling speculation that the couple had split.
Boosie Badazz lit up social media after Kodak Black accused him of staying quiet about Young Thug’s snitching allegations, reigniting a long-running feud between the two rappers.
On Wednesday (September 10), Kodak took to Instagram to question why Boosie hadn’t spoken on Young Thug’s high-profile RICO case, writing, “the spokesman for this s###” is now silent. He added, “These n##### b#######.”
Boosie fired back, brushing off Kodak’s criticism and saying he’ll speak when there’s a check involved.
He also labeled Kodak a “drug [addict]” and accused him of being bitter over past comments.
“N you wrong,” he tweeted. “I shouldn’t have energy at all for this s### with what I’m going through. N u must be still mad bout my remarks about you. Let’s that s### go n admit you regret it now. Your career been down hill ever since. U f###### over your legacy. You go be known as a drug [addict] before before your talents!!”
Boosie also claimed Kodak was placed in protective custody during his time in federal prison and urged him to seek help.
“On top of that u checked Pc my n#### COME ON MANE u walked to the left when u got off the bus. The whole FED system will tell you this. I don’t wanna go back-and-forth with you. Get off the drugs and go get you some helping u f###### the wrong one n####!! #unotoneofus #uaintlikethat.”
He doubled down in an Instagram video.
“When it’s time for me to speak on anything, I’mma speak on it, ‘he asserted. “Whoever put me on their couch, bro, I’mma open book. I’mma speak on it, I’mma tell how I feel, and I’mma keep it real about the situation.”
He added, “But at the same time, I shouldn’t even have no energy for this s###. All this s### I’m going through right now… Man, I shouldn’t even have no energy for this s###. I’m going through real real gangster s###. right now.”
Boosie, who pleaded guilty in August 2025 to a federal gun charge stemming from a June 2023 arrest in San Diego, is currently awaiting sentencing. Prosecutors are recommending two years in prison and three years of supervised release.
The two rappers have been at odds since July 2023, when Boosie criticized Kodak for working with Tekashi 6ix9ine, calling it a betrayal of street ethics.
Styles P addressed backlash Wednesday night (September 10) after critics accused him of mocking conservative figure Charlie Kirk following the political commentator’s fatal shooting during a live event in Utah.
The Hip-Hop veteran took to Instagram to explain a controversial post that some interpreted as a jab at Kirk, who was gunned down earlier that day during a campus debate at Utah Valley University.
In a follow-up post, Styles P wrote, “Nah That was a genuine mistake.. I was just showing @unclemurda and @tonyyayo that I knew how to throw up a collab post fast … ask them!! My word! Then I was like why people bugging ?? The universe tried to line me.”
He added in the caption, “One thing about me .. if and when I say something stupid I don’t mind taking ownership for it !!! That was crazy though I must admit !!!”
Uncle Murda responded in the comments, “My Brother speaking all facts,” while Tony Yayo dropped a pair of laughing emojis.
The original post showed Styles P alongside Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo, soundtracked by Murda’s 2016 track “Cam’ron Voice.”
The song opens with a line from the film Paid in Full, where Cam’ron’s character, Rico, says, “N##### get shot every day B, he be aight.”
The pro-Trump track, released in the run-up to the 2016 election, also includes politically charged lyrics like, “Homies getting shot up in front of they kids/You think we give a f### who the president is.”
Styles P captioned the post, “You be aight !!! We in the mix !!!!!” which many took as a reference to Kirk’s death.
Styles P Faces Backlash Over Perceived Charlie Kirk Mockery
The timing of the post—just hours after Kirk was shot—sparked criticism in the comments.
One user wrote, “One minute you’re telling kids to drop their flag and be positive, in less than 48 hours you post this BS negative music bragging about [guns]. This is why the kids don’t take the elder rappers serious. Make it make sense. SMH!!!”
Another added, “if you referring to the man who got shot and killed on tv in front of his wife and kids you a super duper bozo.”
A third said, “Weak post if you insinuating about Charlie Kirk.”
Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA and a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, was shot on campus during a live “Prove Me Wrong” debate event. Footage showed Kirk grabbing his neck and collapsing after a single gunshot rang out. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Authorities said the bullet came from a distant rooftop, suggesting a calculated sniper attack. Reuters reports two individuals were questioned and later released, with no arrests made as of the latest update.
Charlie Kirk became the center of a media firestorm after Comedy Central pulled a controversial South Park episode mocking him just one day after he was assassinated during a live campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (September 10).
The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” originally aired on August 6 and featured Eric Cartman impersonating Charlie Kirk as a loud, right-wing campus debater.
The storyline included a spoof “Charlie Kirk Award” and quickly became a talking point online for its sharp satire.
Following Kirk’s death—he was shot in front of more than 3,000 attendees during a “Prove Me Wrong” debate—Comedy Central quietly pulled the rerun from its schedule. As of Thursday (September 11), the network has not said whether the episode will return.
Before his death, Kirk had publicly responded to the parody, saying, “They’re going to obviously make fun of me … but I think it’s kind of funny.”
But after the assassination, conservative voices on social media accused South Park of stoking political division and demanded the show be canceled.
The backlash has reignited debate about the boundaries of satire, especially when it targets polarizing public figures.
The next new episode of South Park is scheduled to air Tuesday (September 17), but no official comment has been made by the show’s creators or the network.
Authorities Confirm No Arrests Made In Connection To Charlie Kirk Shooting
Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA and was a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump. He was shot just after noon by a sniper positioned on a rooftop, according to law enforcement.
Footage showed him clutching his neck and collapsing. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to the hospital.
Authorities have questioned two individuals but released them. No arrests have been made as of the latest update.
Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff through Sunday and offered condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their children.
Charleston White walked out of a panel at Tougaloo College in Mississippi after making inflammatory remarks about Black colleges and the Black community, triggering a campus-wide investigation into how the event was held without official approval.
The incident, which took place on Tuesday (September 9), was recorded and quickly circulated across social media platforms. The footage shows White abruptly exiting the stage after a tense exchange with someone in the audience who challenged his commentary.
The talk was billed as a discussion on Hip-Hop and the culture of snitching, but things unraveled when the 48-year-old speaker veered off-topic and made remarks that students described as offensive and dismissive toward historically Black institutions.
Charleston White gets chased out of a debate at a HBCU, after he shares his harsh opinion about the black community! 😳😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Qbntx9QUX4
Tougaloo College President Donzell Lee later confirmed the event had not been approved by the administration.
In a written statement, Lee said the request to use the space had been denied three days prior. Despite that, the event still moved forward and a full review is now underway.
White’s past is as complex as his public persona. Convicted of murder at 14, he spent several years in a Texas juvenile facility before becoming a youth advocate.
He later founded Helping Young People Excel (HYPE), a nonprofit aimed at guiding at-risk youth.
Despite his efforts in community outreach, White’s critics say his aggressive tone and viral social media clips often derail meaningful conversations.
Charleston White is known for provocative commentary on Hip-Hop, gang culture and issues facing Black communities.
Tougaloo College, established in 1869, has roughly 900 students and is one of Mississippi’s historically Black colleges. The administration has not announced when the investigation will conclude, but stated that disciplinary measures will be taken if necessary.
Tyrone Blackburn attempted to clean up a legal mess in rapper Fat Joe‘s defamation lawsuit but was blocked by a federal judge after admitting that his court filing contained flawed citations that appeared to have been created by artificial intelligence.
The Manhattan-based attorney, who represents both co-defendant Terrance Dixon and his own law firm, asked U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon for permission to replace his original motion to dismiss with a corrected version.
Blackburn told the court that his team had discovered “a number of inadvertent citation inaccuracies” and said the changes were necessary “for clarity and accuracy in the record.”
He acknowledged that several legal references in the filing were outdated, incorrect or misquoted, but insisted the mistakes didn’t affect the core of his legal argument. He claimed the errors were unintentional and urged the court to disregard the flawed document.
Judge Rochon denied the request, noting that Fat Joe’s legal team had already filed their opposition. She ruled that Blackburn would have to address the issues in his reply brief, rather than submitting a new amended complaint with fixes.
Fat Joe’s attorneys had already flagged the questionable citations, pointing out missing case names, altered language and formatting that suggested the use of generative AI tools.
In court filings, they said the motion included “misrepresentations and fabrications of legal authority clearly generated by AI,” and listed “at least ten instances” of “hallucinated” case law.
The Bronx rapper is suing Dixon and Blackburn for defamation, accusing them of attempting to extort him by spreading false claims of sexual misconduct and underage relationships.
Fat Joe’s lawyers called Blackburn’s filing “fundamentally untrustworthy” and said he “irresponsibly relied on artificial intelligence-generated content without manual verification.”
They argued that his conduct “overshadows Defendants’ substantive arguments” and urged the court to impose sanctions.
This isn’t the first time Blackburn has been accused of using AI-generated legal citations.
In a separate defamation case involving pastor T.D. Jakes, U.S. District Judge William Stickman ordered Blackburn to pay more than $76,000 in legal fees after submitting filings with false citations and fabricated quotes.
Stickman described Blackburn’s actions as “clear ethical violations of the highest order.”
The footage out there right now is wild. There’s a new clip that shows debris sticking to a UFO and it’s straight out of science fiction. Only this is real. Walk with me on this, because it actually has government officials admitting UFOs (now often called UAP – Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) are going to be hard to deal with.
Lawmakers weren’t ready for what hit them or, more accurately, what didn’t. A House hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (the other term) took a turn when video evidence showed a U.S. drone firing a Hellfire missile at an orb-shaped object off Yemen. The crazy part is “the thing” shrugged it off and keep gliding like nothing happened.
The clip, unveiled by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. during a House Oversight subcommittee session on UFO transparency and whistleblower protection, left the room one fire. Not literally.
The footage, captured by an MQ-9 drone (see below), showed the unmanned aircraft tracking a glowing orb while another MQ-9 lined up and fired. The missile connected, but instead of detonating, the Hellfire appeared to bounce right off the target. HOW?
“That’s a Hellfire missile smacking into that UFO and [it] just bounced right off, and it kept going,” veteran journalist George Knapp explained. “There are servers where there’s a whole bank of these kind of videos that Congress has not been allowed to see.” That means there have been more “encounters” that have not been disclosed.
For lawmakers pushing disclosure and that is where it gets touchy. If advanced U.S. weaponry can’t faze a floating metallic orb, they want to know who—or what—is behind them.
People online are losing it.
“The debris field continuing on like you’d expect to see in space, rather than within the gravity well of a planet, was spooky,” one person wrote. Another said, “It was even realigning and moving faster, catching up to the main object, which is physically not possible without propulsion.”
Walk with me here…
Translation: this wasn’t regular space junk drifting around. The fragments acted like they were tethered to the craft. Smaller chunks floated in formation while the bigger pieces shadowed the main object. The debris kept accelerating with the craft in a triangular pattern…WOW. I find that hard to believe.
There are a lot of theories. Folks are talking warp bubbles, artificial gravity and electromagnetic force fields like it’s a Marvel movie. I need to hear from Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The missile that hit it didn’t even explode. It passed through, like the craft wasn’t solid. What fell off looked like layers of plasma or some high-tech shield. That has people convinced this is the best evidence yet of something not made on Earth. “Whatever this is, it looks like a shapeshifting craft, from solid to liquid to solid again. A changeling,” one person said.
Oh boy.
Some believe these sightings are slow-rolled disclosure and they are getting us ready. We aren’t alone. Others say the aliens are monitoring us, letting us get used to the idea, dropping tech breadcrumbs until we’re ready to talk. Or they are ready to invade (my thoughts).
The video is hard to shake no matter what you think. That missile should’ve blown everything up but didn’t even make a dent. I’m going to snitch! When they get here, I’m telling on everybody to save my skin. I just have to find out what they want.
Drake recently opened up about one of the most intense moments from his acting career on the hit Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.
The Grammy-winning rapper played Jimmy Brooks on the show from 2001 to 2009. In a new documentary called Degrassi: Whatever It Takes, Drake talks about learning his character would be shot and paralyzed in a school shooting episode.
The two-part episode “Time Stands Still” aired in October 2004. It showed Jimmy getting shot by Rick Murray, a bullied student seeking revenge.
Drake says he had no idea what was coming when he sat down for the script reading.
“I didn’t know about the end of ‘Time Stands Still’ until I was in the read-through,” Drake explained. “Somebody told me to mentally prepare for today’s script, but they didn’t tell me there was going to be a shooting at the school and that it was me.”
The news hit the cast hard. Drake remembers the emotional reaction in the room.
“There was shock and sadness. We were holding hands and crying in the read-through. It was dark. It was intense,” he said.
Drake worried about his character’s future on the show. He didn’t want Jimmy to be stuck in a wheelchair for the rest of the series.
“My question was ‘What now? I don’t want to spend the rest of my years in a wheelchair. I want to be with everyone else, what do you mean?’ Unfortunately, that’s not how life goes,” Drake continued.
The episode addressed serious topics, including bullying and school violence. Drake believes this made the show special.
The “Time Stands Still” episode was groundbreaking for teen television. It aired during a time when school shootings were becoming more common in North America.
The show’s creators collaborated with bullying experts to ensure they handled the topic accurately.
Director Stefan Scaini won an award for his work on the episode. The cast and crew took extra care during filming because of the serious subject matter.
Drake has moved far from his Degrassi days. He’s now one of the world’s biggest music stars. He’s currently working on his ninth studio album called ICEMAN.
The album’s release date has not been announced yet, but fans expect it sometime this year. He’s already released two singles from the project: “What Did I Miss?” and “Dog House.”
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday (September 10) during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, prompting a campus lockdown and nationwide outpouring of grief and condemnation over escalating political violence.
The 31-year-old conservative commentator and co-founder of Turning Point USA was addressing a crowd at an outdoor “Prove Me Wrong” debate when a single gunshot rang out shortly after noon, striking him mid-speech. Law enforcement sources confirmed the suspect remains at large, and university police are conducting a building-by-building sweep to evacuate students and staff.
Video from the event captured the moment chaos erupted, with attendees fleeing as Kirk collapsed. Utah Valley University has since canceled all classes and urged those on campus to shelter in place until law enforcement clears the area.
“It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s ‘The American Comeback Tour’ campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025,” the organization said in a statement. “May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time.”
Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Truth Social, calling him “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk.” He added, “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
The White House ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Sunday evening in Kirk’s honor. “In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American Patriot, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6 P.M.,” Trump wrote.
Former POTUS Joe Biden also condemned the violence, stating on X, “There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones.”
Fellow former president Barack Obama echoed that sentiment, writing, “We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.”
The shooting has reignited concerns about politically motivated violence in the U.S., following recent high-profile incidents including assassination attempts on Trump, the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, and the 2011 shooting of former Rep. Gabby Giffords. Giffords responded to Kirk’s death by saying, “Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.”
Utah Sen. Mike Lee called the killing “a cowardly act of violence,” adding, “The terrorists will not win. Charlie will. Please join me in praying for his wife Erika and their children. May justice be swift.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson described the incident as “detestable,” urging political leaders and public figures to denounce violence. “We need every political figure, we need everyone
Ice Spice opened up about creative doubts and public scrutiny, crediting Taylor Swift for offering steady guidance during a pivotal moment in her rise to fame.
In a recent interview with Nylon, the Bronx-born rapper addressed criticism about her songwriting and shared how Swift’s words helped her stay grounded as her career took off.
“The thing about Taylor is that she keeps it so real,” Ice Spice said. “One of the biggest things that I always think about that Taylor said is ‘As long as you keep making music, everything’s going to be fine.’”
Swift initiated the remix after reaching out to Ice Spice directly. The track debuted with more than 5 million streams in its first weekend, breaking previous records for both artists.
The success of the remix also solidified a friendship that began during a whirlwind year for Ice Spice, who was adjusting to sudden fame and financial success.
Now 25, Ice Spice has landed four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 since her breakout single “Munch (Feelin’ U)” dropped in August 2022.
Despite the accolades, she’s faced repeated doubts about her lyrical skills.
“People were trying to say that I’m not a lyricist, and I just kind of went in with the attitude of ‘Yeah, they’re right. I’m not.’ But it’s just not true,” she said. “I didn’t really feel like having to prove that. But I figured I’d let you know that I definitely knew I was [a lyricist]. The whole time.”
The rapper said Swift’s advice has stuck with her during moments of creative frustration.
“Whenever I’m feeling doubtful or not as confident, having writer’s block no matter what it is, things like that really, really stand out to me,” she said. “She said that to me a few years ago, and it still stood with me.”
Common and the U.S. Open became the talk of the weekend after he was spotted in the stands without his superstar girlfriend, Jennifer Hudson. The chatter wasn’t about Aryna Sabalenka defeating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets—it was about Common’s courtside company.
Photographers locked in on the 53-year-old MC sitting beside a pretty curly-haired woman wearing glasses, which immediately sparked a frenzy of speculation. Yep. They went there immediately.
“J.Hud out, new girl in?” one Threads user quipped. Another said their own grandmother had called to report that “the man Jennifer Hudson [dates] is at tennis with another woman.”
How is she saying that about a Hollywood star and great MC?
J-Hud was nowhere to be found, which instantly led fans to question the status ofthe Chicago power couple. Keep in mind, Common told his lady on her own show, “Yes, I’m in a relationship that is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met in life. She’s smart. She loves God. There’s something real down to earth about her. She’s talented.”
OK…
Common has been on a “run” as a dater and the rumors come with that territory. Before Hudson there was Erykah Badu, Taraji P. Henson, Serena Williams, Angela Rye and, of course, Tiffany Haddish. Haddish made public that he ended their relationship over the phone after not inviting her to his birthday party.
Yikes!
Common and J-Hud don’t seem to be out of step with each other. Their Instagram accounts still feature each other. Last month, there were hints of an engagement. Sources have made it clear they want to get married. I am praying for this.
Until then…rumors.
So what does Hudson’s absence at the U.S. Open really mean? Probably nothing. Maybe she just didn’t feel like spending her weekend in Flushing Meadows watching backhands and serves. Common overall was chilling with celebs like Lola Tung, Usher, Kevin Hart and Spike Lee. By the way, that new Spike Lee movie sucks. Sorry, bro!
With The Jennifer Hudson Show returning for Season 4 on September 15 and Common’s Apple TV+ series, Silo, heading into its final season, both stars are juggling busy schedules.
Ease off the conspiracy theories. These people are busy!
Music has always been able to stir the emotions of people, but when one accompanies it with visuals, the experience becomes absolutely new. Traditionally, music videos are made using costly cameras, professional staff, hours of editing, and a huge budget.
That is usually not available to independent artists or small creators. This is where AI steps in.
Emerging AI applications are providing artists with the possibility to make songs turn into movies without the participation of a production crew.
Whether you want a full-length video, short social clips, or abstract animations to go with your tracks, AI is making the process faster, more affordable, and incredibly creative.
Why Every Song Deserves A Visual Experience
We live in a world where people scroll endlessly through feeds filled with videos. Sound does not necessarily attract attention, but when accompanied by graphics, a song becomes immediately disseminable, easy to remember, and more influential.
A song with visuals tells a deeper story. Consider lyric videos, which will allow fans to sing with you, or abstract videos, which will capture the tone of your beat. These senses last longer in the minds of people as compared to audio.
And for musicians trying to stand out, having some form of video content isn’t just an option anymore: it’s a necessity.
Ai Tools That Turn Audio Into Dynamic Videos
Here’s where things get exciting: AI-powered platforms are changing how musicians create visuals. They can analyze your track and, automatically, match it to motion graphics, animations, and effects that respond to rhythm, melody, and even lyrics.
Some music video generator platforms are available that specially focus on transforming audio directly into visuals that reflect the mood of a song.
For example, they could give pictures a life of their own by moving in rhythm with the music or create abstract scenes that would vary with the music.
Some people go one step further to analyze lyrics in order to propose corresponding story components. The outcome is a first draft of a video that artists can perfect, instead of creating one entirely on his/her own.
From Lyrics To Motion: Automating Creative Storyboards
Storyboarding has been one of the most time-consuming aspects of video production. In the old world, musicians were required to map scenes and determine the camera positions and how images would be aligned to the song. Well, AI removes that barrier.
The new technologies scan your lyrics and mood and suggest visual plots fitting the message of your song. For a heartfelt ballad, it might suggest soft, emotional visuals.
For a high-energy dance song, it could generate fast transitions, vibrant colors, and pulsing effects. This does not imply that you lose creative control- it only provides you with a base, and hours of planning are saved.
Customizing Visuals To Match Your Song’s Vibe
One of the best things about AI video creation is how much you can personalize the results. The majority of sites give you the option of themes, color, motion style, and visual effects.
Whether you want your song to feel cinematic with sweeping landscapes or you prefer bold, abstract graphics that mirror electronic beats? AI gives you that flexibility without requiring advanced editing skills.
The trick is that you should take the output of the AI as a rough first draft. After creating the visuals, you can edit and optimize so as to give your artisanal touch, so that the final version is your style and brand.
Ai Music Videos For Social Media & Marketing
Music marketing has shifted to short-form, scroll-stopping content.
TikTok, Instagram Reels, and rather than posting boring audio samples, you can post attention-grabbing snippets that impress the eye immediately. Even a looping animation or lyric video may result in a significant number of shares and activity.
This is a game-changer for independent artists. You do not even have to hire an artist to compete; you simply need the appropriate AI tool to promote your music on the platforms where your audience spends their time.
Wrap Up
It is not that AI is going to take over creativity; it is meant to improve. AI tools eliminate the need to do the heavy lifting in video production, thus allowing musicians to concentrate on what counts: the music itself.
Whether you’re looking to create a full-length video, generate lyric animations, or craft short clips for social media, the technology is ready and accessible. Begin with a few tools, try one or two of them, and watch your songs come to life accompanied by gorgeous images.
Your music should not only be heard, but also seen. And with AI, it has never been easier to realize that vision.
GloRilla is pushing back against a copyright lawsuit in Louisiana federal court that accuses her of lifting a viral phrase about body image for her track “Never Find.”
The Memphis rapper, along with UMG Recordings, Warner Chappell Music and BMG Rights Management, filed a motion to dismiss a complaint brought by Natalie Henderson, also known as Slimdabodylast.
Henderson claims GloRilla’s lyrics echo her own from a song titled “All Natural,” which includes the phrase “all naturale, no BBL”—a reference to Brazilian Butt Lifts.
Henderson alleges her line gained traction on social media after she posted videos highlighting her unaltered figure in early 2024.
She argues GloRilla’s line—”Natural, no BBL, but I’m still gon’ give them hell”—is too close for comfort and accuses the rapper and her collaborators of profiting from her original work.
However, GloRilla’s legal team argues that Henderson’s case doesn’t meet the legal standard for copyright infringement.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the defense argues that Henderson failed to prove GloRilla had any realistic chance of hearing her song. Simply uploading a track online, they say, isn’t enough to establish access.
Courts typically require evidence that a song was widely distributed or commercially successful—criteria Henderson’s track doesn’t meet.
The defense also disputes the idea that the two songs are substantially similar.
While Henderson’s track repeats the phrase as a hook, GloRilla’s version uses it once, with a different context and rhyme. Her lawyers argue that words like “give them hell” are common expressions that appear in countless songs and don’t amount to copying.
The legal team also challenges the copyrightability of the phrase itself.
They cite other 2023 and 2024 songs that use similar language about natural bodies, arguing that short, popular phrases aren’t protected under copyright law unless they show a high level of originality.
Additionally, GloRilla’s attorneys argue that Henderson is not entitled to both statutory and actual damages and hasn’t demonstrated any actual infringement that would justify an injunction.
The defense is urging the court to toss the lawsuit entirely, arguing that viral phrases—even catchy ones—don’t automatically qualify as protected intellectual property.
Offset brushed off any talk of competition with Cardi B as both artists prepare to drop major albums just weeks apart, with the Migos rapper declaring his latest project Grammy-worthy.
Speaking to TMZ this week, Offset said there’s no rivalry between him and his estranged wife Cardi B, despite both of them being in the running for potential Album of the Year nominations.
Offset dropped his third studio album Kiari on August 22, while Cardi B’s sophomore effort Am I The Drama?is set to arrive on September 19.
When asked if their kids might see both parents nominated for the same Grammy category, Offset shut down the idea of any tension.
“Never. No, no, no,” he said. “I just want all peace, man, all for us to win, everybody gotta win. We got kids to take care of, we got to catch the dubs (wins).”
Offset also showed support for Cardi’s upcoming release, saying, “For sure. That s### hard, she’s gonna do her big one, too.”
The former couple, who filed for divorce for the second time in July 2024, share three children: 7-year-old daughter Kulture, 4-year-old son Wave and 12-month-old daughter Blossom.
Offset described Kiari as his most personal work yet.
“It was an album that meant a lot to me… just me being personal, me being vulnerable, about life. People like it and that’s a blessing,” he said.
The rapper believes the album deserves recognition at the highest level, calling it his “best solo work” and a contender for Album of the Year.
Cardi B’s upcoming release marks her first full-length project since her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy, which won Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammys.
The anticipation surrounding her return has been building for months, with fans eager to see how her new material stacks up against Offset’s introspective offering.
